17 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1923
Page
1
A muddled report details six arrests by a pure food agent amid city budget prep for 1924. It mentions liquor cases, a Rossiter court appearance, and a May 1924 raid on East Main Street with confiscated wine and alcohol, plus a pending motion hearing.
United Press reports Leonard Partullo, accused killer of four people including a child and her mother, was tracked to a barn near Bemidj after a two day manhunt. Sheriff Arthur Johnson led deputies who captured him without a fight amid tense town vigil.
Paris reports a postponement of the council of ambassadors as Britain and France clash over German policy. Premier Poirel defends entente while France resists any shift. French and British positions remain irreconcilable, leaving next moves to French diplomacy as talks resume with a British envoy.
Leytenant nay een rewenes and Basil McGuire, aged a0, allegedly absconded with finds of the Union Cig Post. McGuire left Union City and later a settlement was reached with Lee piel. A second incident involved a wreck near Monfehiady with injured men, including George Hammill, Charley Aminda driving, and a car turning turtle on a hill.
Proprietors of six restaurants in this city pleaded guilty or were fined in Alderman 1 Gordon's court for alleged violations of the pure food act. The cases involved sale of mille which did not meet butter and mille solid standards. Fines varied with $25 and costs paid by some, as others prepared to pursue counter actions against suppliers.
Officers of the Citizens National Bank report first figures from the savings club. The year’s savings deposits by members exceed twenty five thousand dollars and may reach near eighty thousand before final totals. December 1 introduces the club terms with December 10 as a key deposit day and money will be distributed as plans proceed.
Wall Street bettors favor Coolidge for the Republican nomination and see Ford as the only Democratic hope. Odds place Ford at around 3 to 1 against Coolidge if he secures the Democratic nod, with a Ford Coolidge third-party ticket edging to even money. The bets reflect Wall Street judgment rather than official sentiment.
Hundreds of Corry motorists face losing driving rights unless they file drivers license certificates with the State Highway Department by November 2. Officials warn that cars with the 1921 license plates must have paid drivers licenses next year and that extensions were not granted. Some owners have complied. many remain unsure as March 16 had been misreported.
Reporter notes Walton withdrew a request in the Oklahoma case as proceedings continued. The story mentions court action, senate testimony, and the involvement of Kaiyye Teorey Cinnsit and the executive senate, detailing the ongoing civil trial and surrounding statements.
A garbled schedule outlines a dramatic institute program with lectures on November 11 and 20, makeup Mondays, a scenery warm up, rehearsals, a workshow, lighting demonstrations, and a costume focus across November 21 to 24. Names and entries are garbled but indicate a sequence of lectures, rehearsals, and performances.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a new storage garage on Second Avenue by Guy D. Meath Estate. The text notes the first improvements and partial completion of construction including walls and frontage on Sedan and the ally, with access for vehicles. Residents welcome further improvements at the Griewept site.
Reports from Washington indicate progress toward a settlement of the French debt as authorities seek terms on reparations. Meanwhile indications of friction appear in official statements regarding potential cancellation of claims tied to Prince’s finances, with emphasis on collecting German reparations. Mrs Merle Rowe’s death is noted in Dunkirk, N.Y. with Miss L. J. Kelly attending.
Weatherbee, acquitted of murder in Meadville, travels with his sister to Curry then Jamestown as he plans a brief rest before returning to Fort Worthville. He says he needs time to think and aims to regain composure, with relatives accompanying him.
A dramatic institute directed by Ae Junkin held its second series at the High School. Mr Junkins lectured on makeup and stage craft using Virginia Woolf to illustrate aging. The session showcased model laughs and lively demonstrations, with all members urged to attend on Monday evening from 7 to 9.
The Journal reports warnings about imposters posing as Red Cross solicitors. Residents are told no one has the right to collect donations except appointed ward solicitors. Several women are active in two wards, falsely claiming Red Cross authority and asking for money. some cases involved door to door visits and misrepresentation. Police have not secured definite information on their whereabouts.
Preparations for the year ahead outline at the next City Commission meeting. Department heads will submit proposed appropriations and a tax levy plan for review. Three new council members will take seats after election, with oath and formalities to follow.
The Wiegate Highway Department launches a broad program to rebuild bridges around Corry. A concrete bridge near the tannery is enlarged and improved, with work supervised by Melyn Amy. The Moflum school bridge was rebuilt and opened for traffic within three weeks. Additional upgrades east of the city and other sections are planned as road funds allow. H. Otting travels to Sherman New York then Washington for a few days.
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