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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1919
Page
1
Shortage worsens across the Middle West and Southwest as freight ties up. Curtailment of train service appears certain and a freight embargo is likely if conditions do not improve. A plan to seize mines was not adopted, and many cities are already suffering.
November 11 report from Washington outlines looming U S treaty questions. Both major parties appear divided over approval, with Senators arguing whether the pact should be ratified now or delayed. Public opinion and partisan lines shape the upcoming Senate vote and diplomatic relations.
A youth aged around 20 died after a hunting accident near Towne when a dog treed a moose and the animal charged. The incident occurred in early afternoon on a local property known as W. Clark timber. Corry Carbury, the hunter, was present and reported the event to authorities. charges of accidental homicide were filed against an unnamed party as investigators reviewed the scene.
United Press reports the Mexican government holds Consul Jenkins in jail after a Mexican holiday delay. U S officials warn of potential interventions as the situation grows tense with possible actions against foreign representatives.
Harrisburg, Nov 1. Twenty pardons were refused and only one recommended by the State Board of Pardons. The list included several murder and robbery cases with varied outcomes. One voluntary homicide pardon was noted while others involved complex local crime histories.
Stewart Wilson of Philadelphia in the Philadelphia Saevide Commission for Pennsylvania and others in Newark New York inquire into the qualifications of a candidate for appointment as postmaster. The form, of Merit McCalmml, mentions the previous meeting in January and a future commission by authorities in Washington.
Mrs Marghet York died at the Horton home in Wayne fayeslilys on Wednesday evening after a long illness. She was survived by a husband, a son and several relatives including LaVerie, and nieces and nephews. The funeral details were announced at Concord School, with services to be held at the Mi Wrvid church in Columbins on Saturday. A memorial meeting will be held at the Hilltop school with many interested next weekend.
Fire at Fort Leavenworth causes massive damage with estimated losses around 150000. Reported by United News Service the blaze destroyed exchange buildings and several others, amid wartime disruption and security concerns.
A damaged motorist injured when a train collided with a vehicle on Smith Street. Witnesses described the accident near North Ward, with the engine stopping the vehicle before impact. The scene prompted investigations by authorities and discussion of safety measures along the rail line.
United Press reports wets await ruling from the Supreme Court on prohibition era law questions as arguments proceed. President Wilson faces pressure to clear the way for repeal or retention, with the outcome pending a pivotal decision that could shape the wartime liquor ban.
In Pittsburgh on November 21 a jury returned a sealed verdict in federal court finding Kellogg Montgomery and others guilty of conspiracy linked to the Pittsburgh Life Seal Trust Company scheme. The trial's outcome marks a major verdict against the named financiers.
Washington November 21 The Comptroller of the Currency issued an order requiring all national banks to file a report on their condition as of the time of a fire incident on Monday November 1st. The action follows recent burnings and aims to assess bank stability and safety measures.
Notices list evening events at the Tabernacle with a Bub Jeet session at 8 pm and Pilate at 7:00. A Saturday program titled Almost Persuaded features Doostess Chorus. Sunday readings include a Great Mars visit by Marybody, with Mr. Miller speaking. A mass meeting is at 3 pm and a Great Sharing event at 7:0. A Thursday grand event is noted for November 41 with unspecified details.
A garbled report discusses the United States Senate defeat of a treaty, with references to Germany and allied powers. It mentions reactions from Hun supporters and implies geopolitical tension in the era, noting shifts in alliances and possible consequences for international relations.
A major blaze at the Oil City Derrick Plant caused extensive damage estimated at twenty thousand dollars. Fire crews reported flames shooting from the building as smoke blanketed the area, with preliminary investigations focusing on the origin near the boiler room and potential industrial hazards in the facility.
A chaotic, partially legible dispatch reports Hungary issuing an ultimatum to Austria. The fragment hints at rising tensions, potential mobilization, and the looming threat of war, with unclear details and wording lost in transcription.
Unitea Press reports Washington on November 21 that the Supreme Court is delaying a decision in a wartime funding dispute. The article notes arguments about civilian support and government authority, with references to the president and private quartering issues.
A local congregation held a meeting at Mr Aul MesboWe Oils home to discuss a worldwide evangelical campaign. Rev Hugon spoke in support, with Rev Walks from Ma sharing remarks on the campaign and the church work. The event attracted keen interest and featured a community discussion.
In a formal ratification setting the Franco-British pact is confirmed. The article notes religious observances with references to St Pauls cathedral and episcopal rites as the ceremony proceeds alongside political declarations amid German aggression concerns. Names and places include L thyroid? The piece combines diplomatic and church details with a focus on broad international tensions.
Interest rose as Tabernacle meetings drew a large crowd last night with a special focus on distributing hymn offerings. Rev M S ee Prtolds4and led a Miller party delegation to the altar, while delegates discussed hymn selections and ticket procedures for upcoming events.
Fragmentary OCR lines show a community push for an ice rink amid garbled phrases and scattered names. The passage mentions events and people in a chaotic mix, with unclear dates, places, or organizers, leaving the core action difficult to identify.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a passenger jumped from a train and was badly hurt. The garbled text mentions mayhem around a station, a bank, wells, and a pierce act, with other disjointed phrases about people attempting to jump or warning others. No clear names or dates survive.
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