Suits Price Breaks for One Week in Style Market
Retail notices show suits priced for a one week sale period with emphasis on value and selection. Store offers various fabrics and cuts targeting shoppers seeking affordable formal wear options.
17 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
1
Retail notices show suits priced for a one week sale period with emphasis on value and selection. Store offers various fabrics and cuts targeting shoppers seeking affordable formal wear options.
George A Blockton will open a new market tomorrow at 104 East Main Street. The latest market equipment is installed by Mrs Beebe, who will handle the initial duties and operate the shop with practiced hands.
Riot breaks out in Athens in front of the foreign office during national elections. Many injured including children as crowd fires machine guns in the square. King Constantine adherents are fired upon, with chaotic scenes reported outside the building.
Five sailors were swept from a barge during a mile wide gale off Provincetown. Their vessel broke away near Cape Cod as a storm bent waves high, leaving them to cling to the battered craft while awaiting rescue. The crew faced exposure and the danger of drifting toward shore as hope waned.
Hearing before the Public Service Commission as local residents and city officials discuss proposed gas regulations. Solicitors Kincaid and others present as witnesses. A city survey by Engineer N. H. Deleon shows consumer responses and potential cost to implement changes. Gas company notes regulations intended to start November 15 with potential service disruptions if orders are ignored.
United Press reports Chicago investigators cleared the mystery of the deaths of actresses Mary Rhodes of Alton and Lilian Mhompan of Boston. They claim the women fell from a car after an alleged ride, were cast from the vehicle in Grant Park, and died from exposure.
Reports from Tarhin and General Semenov say anti Holstovite forces in Siberia have crossed into Manchuria near Mans chill. Troops were routed and equipment scattered as Molotov troops warned not to pursue. Bolshevik units allegedly seized property as they retreated toward the border.
Nov 1 report from Vienna claims extensive German property damage in Prague amid riots. Soldiers and civilians clashed near German theaters and Bohemia Dragone factory, driving actors from venues.
Milan report states Cardinal Addréa Perrari, aged 68, received the last rite as he nears death. Perrari, elevated to cardinal in 1804, has long served the church in Italy.
A distorted report describes heavy rain fog and storm effects on ships along the Atlantic, with several vessels experiencing damage or distress near Assathaguo Light and Cape May, while coast guard efforts respond to maritime incidents amid high tides.
In Wariington on November 17 a terse message from Wilson to Paul Hyman regarding the assembly’s stance. The note discusses opposition to top the barrier and mentions the government’s role in strengthening the valvely ward. The message appears as a reply to a prior communication on behalf of the assembly.
A severe winter storm snarled Columbus transit as trolleys and rail lines froze. Power outages and downed wires disrupted service across the city, with repairs underway and officials warning residents to stay off the roads.
Constantinople reports worry over civilian safety in Sebastopol as Bolshevik and allied actions unfold. General Weingel arrived with nearly 20,000 troops and French officials confirmed possible Red reprisals. Military evacuation completed in parts of the region yet thousands remain in Theodosia and nearby cities.
United Press dispatch reports Queen Sophie, 17, returning from Greek elections that ousted Premier Vonteolon, rekindling hopes of her brother’s rule in Athena. King Constantine’s entourage reportedly expects her to resume influence, while observers view the election as a triumph over Kaiser-aligned factions. In Washington, Mondell signals planned return when Congress opens December 6, and a separate Ireland inquiry awaits hearings on conditions in Ireland.
Nov 17 reports detail disciplinary actions at Annapolis after a hazing scandal among midshipmen. several upperclassmen face penalties from loss of privileges, possible dismissal, and mandatory stay at the academy while authorities pursue further inquiries. Navy football players remain in the public eye amid the investigation.
Five miners perished in a mine disaster near Linton as rescue teams recovered bodies. Names listed include Moy Kearny 424, Perkins 125, Byrd, Damien and Moore, with eleven others missing or injured amid chaotic rescue efforts.
Paris reports claim public figures fear King Constantine cannot return home as Allies, with France able to block such a move. Analysts warn France could leverage control of the National Bank of Greece to isolate Constantine, risking a broader crisis and prompting cautious, high-stakes diplomacy.
A United Press report from Washington describes snow and windstorms east of the Mississippi, spanning New York to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow blankets areas including Virginia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York with cold, improving conditions forecast later. temperatures expected to drop tonight then rise in the Ohio Valley and South.
In a companion move with Corry and other cities, G T Kincaid was retained as special city solicitor to lead Titusville’s protest against a proposed rate increase by the Pennsylvania Gas Company. He met with city and citizen committee members, outlined past actions against the utility, and prepared to join forces with Arthur R Thompson in hearings before the Public Service Commission.
The Stanford Hose Company announces the annual hall of the Stanford Moss Company will be at the State Armory Wednesday evening November Mth. Monsongee's orchestra will play, and a gallery opens at 7:30 pm with a 8:15 program including vocal solos by Guy B Samtom Samphonesinsider Hlorinel Glare Reading, Dorothy, Mrs BL. BR, Biles. Dancing to follow until 10 o'clock. Washington report notes Wilson era ties to League of Nations assembly and ticket readiness.
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