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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1920
Page
1
A stark report from Berlin and London describes Sebastopol in chaos as red forces press on in Ukraine. Soviet attacks and refugee flows intensify while Bluchian and Allied ships move toward the Black Sea to aid refugees.
Reports claim extensive fire damage and casualties around Saint Johns Academy and Bolshevik attacks. Amid plunder and disruption, Wrangel's forces faced fierce resistance as rumors of large casualties and wartime collapse spread from the Pontus to the harbor area.
Special to the Journal reports four men Wit Ham Alvozin Hover Prammet Witon Hudson Wexroes and Steve Sebtop were found guilty of first degree murder in 85 minutes after a brief jury deliberation. Sentences imposed by Judge Torsten Today follow prior convictions at the last term.
At Longhi City Commission, plans for 1921 tax levy and city appropriations were debated. Officials expect a levy near 7 mills for general purposes and additional for municipal building and fire department costs, with potential reductions under discussion for next year.
A freight wreck near Ludlow delayed Pennsy trains for hours yesterday afternoon. Westbound freight No. 503 was due at 2 20 but run four hours late. Passenger trains were also held by the wreck and its aftermath.
London dispatch reports Greek soldiers favor Venizelos government in an election with strong backing from veterans. Analysts predict the Venizelos administration will gain broad support among the military and public observers note the voting patterns may shape postwar policy.
Investigators probe a furnace fire that caused a deadly panic in a New York theatre yesterday. Three men, Weinberg Schwartz and Joseph Polani, are under arrest as city departments question how the blaze started and caused injuries to numerous patrons.
In a note of diplomatic reorganization several nations named new envoys and ministers. The American minister to Italy and other officials were named or confirmed as ambassadors or equivalents, signaling a shift in postings during the ongoing tensions.
In Geneva the League of Nations Assembly opens with M. Paul Hymantis of Belgium presiding. He reads President Wilson and outlines the assembly’s aims as it begins with a formal greeting and a salute to the new order in international cooperation.
Attending League of Nations assembly, Premier Mots of Switzerland praised planned cooperation and harmony under a new era of Liverdution. Washington was named home to key figures as delegates discussed economic committee aims and broader unity, with adjournment following a routine diplomatic address.
City Bolivianr GP Kincald Jouven to represent the city at a hearing before the PUIG Service Commission Wednesday on a latest order of the Panagyiennia Gun Company. The case concerns a change in gay anphonges impacting nearly all city customers and potential expenditure of thousands of dollars. A decision is expected this week with a formal announcement to follow in coming days.
Chicago authorities investigate the deaths of two women after their bodies were found near an automobile. Physicians consider possible causes as officials probe the scene and timing.
Henry Wopple marked the 83rd anniversary of his birth with a family dinner at his Mott street home. The event drew congratulations from many friends as he remains active in business and serves as president of the National Bank of Corry. Weather outlook is cloudy with continued cold.
A Mount Carmel bound eight engine runaway in the Lehigh Valley line near Mt Grimiel results in multiple deaths and injuries. Conductor Holtz and Fireman Ti killed or badly scalded while Engineer Shaup is hurt. The runaway crashes into a passenger train. Conductor Halle and a second conductor Bez killed. Passengers suffer bruises and cuts.
Police seized a suspect armed with a .44 revolver and a pocketful of coins after a robbery at the P. R. R. depot near Spartansburg. Authorities planned a hearing this week, with railroad officials awaiting outcome.
New York November 15 negotiations for a post season game between Notre Dame and Penn State at the Polo Grounds have been opened by the New York National League, according to a statement by Andrew OBrien.
Mrs Tamer Whelply of Weslepville jumped from a public dock into Presque Tale Bay while fleeing pursuers. Hunter John Buffelo, diving into the bay, attempted a rescue.
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