20 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1923
Page
1
Council votes to set the 1924 tax levy at 144 mills matching last year's assessment. The budget totals about 975 057.15 with appropriations for departments including streets public improvements and utilities. Citizens raise concerns about sidewalk repairs paving projects and a nuisance from Clark's mills prompting petitions and police oversight.
Public schools announce open visit night on Wednesday November 21 1924 from six to eight o clock. Students and teachers invite all attendees to see student work and learning progress at Cony Ponniyann Diy Parayity school and other campuses.
A special meeting approved extensive upgrades for the High School stage at the auditorium. Planned improvements include a new construction, modern lighting and fog effects, enhanced electrical circuits, and improved scenery work supervised by officials. The project aims to modernize the stage for future school events and performances.
Miss Mabel Tunequist and Mtr Tribles Bottingtod wed in Mayville on November 17 with Rev Masi officiating. Several friends attended at 40 West Hrederiel. A petition seeks a street light at Nichols alley, West Wayne and Franklin, parallel to the tracks. Bill 408 creates a Recreation Board fund. Bill 49% allocates 500 from the appropriated side to the incident fund. City council adjourned after budget discussion.
City officials vote to raise Police Chief GW Dunkle’s pay by 16 dollars per month for the coming year. The increase covers Dunkle and two other city employees, with the solicitor’s pay rising from 408 to 7200 yearly, and a $10 monthly raise for a Third Ward driver. The action follows approval of related civil service adjustments and will be finalized at the next council meeting.
Police identified the victim as a local boy named Pickslny by clothing found near the scene. The body was badly decomposed and transported to the morgue for identification, with parents notified for confirmation.
Columbus schools reopened yesterday following a three week shutdown due to a measles outbreak. The district reports improved conditions and near normal attendance as classes resume despite teacher shortages and ongoing health checks.
A local refinement firm announced another reduction in the price of gasoline at its distribution point. The cut applied to the standard gallon and affected the station’s advertised cash price, with the changes noted for the surrounding area.
Untidy OCR text reports farmers awaiting a tax cut proposal with references to Washington and Melton. Mentions of President and public interest appear, but details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Dr Robert MacGowan spoke at the high auditorium, delivering a compelling address on duty to government and urging stronger law enforcement. He criticized aliens promoting subversive ideologies and urged deportation to native lands, while praising American education and learning. The talk, under the Peteratedus and the Corry Teachura Institute auspices, drew a responsive local audience.
Reverend J A Martin spoke at the Rotary Club of Corry at the Phoebe Motel describing Palestine education week and peace time patriotism. He urged universal support for law enforcement and Prohibition enforcement while the club approved an Educational Fund to aid local students and reported on preparations for assisting crippled children.
Richard Croker Jr wins 180000 against the Croker estate over an alleged 7000 bequest to siblings. Jury findings set stage for a judgment by Justice Proskauer. Mixed local items report the Croker matter alongside a buggy wreck and other unrelated notices.
Paris dispatch reports French officials expressing faith in Allied unity, amid ongoing debates over Germany’s postwar terms. Preliminary notes to the German leaders show pressure for firm action on disarmament and finance, with considerations of a Crown Prince accord and ambassadors’ conference.
In New York, Mrs Stokes seeks full alimony amid ongoing divorce and child custody matters. Attorneys for both sides met to reach a settlement on support, with $18,000 referenced but not finalized. Mrs Stokes insists on pursuing the full amount and the case awaits further action.
Between fifteen and twenty patients received care at the free clinic held at Redya headquarters. Several cases were referred for hospital treatment while others received special dental attention. The event was conducted with Jim and others and marks the first public event of the winter. more free clinics for children are expected.
Fragmented report says a Titusville couple is held on a statutory charge after an early morning incident. They were arrested at a local hotel and are to have a hearing before Alderman G. J. Gorslen tomorrow afternoon at 9.
The document analyzes German public opinion amid economic hardship with food shortages and rising prices. It notes monarchist and socialist factions weighing options, fear of a collapse into a dictatorship, and discussions of restoration under a strong leader.
In Berlin on November 20 the Reichstag prepares for a vote amid three attacks on Stresemann's leadership. The Nationalist, Socialist and Ceruthiist factions are listed for discussion as the cabinet's future remains precarious and the voter timetable is uncertain.
Berlin reports fear of an assassination attempt on Chancellor Stresemann as the Reichstag convenes. President Loch told United Press a possible gunfire risk echoed the actions of the late Bearngaer in the chamber.
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