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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1919
Page
1
United Press reports ongoing strikes and plant operations as leaders press for negotiations. Police and workers clash as steel plants in Pittsburgh and surrounding districts prepare for Senate action while some workers return to the lines after walkouts.
The Cincinnati dispatch notes overcast skies for game day with forecasts of a cloudy afternoon. Reds manager Moran hails Walter Heather as a key lefty to start, while Chicago's pitching plans include Cicotte and Sittel in routine duty. Odds favor the White Sox, but slight betting shifts could occur at the gate.
United Press report states miners will discuss a new wage scale after joint negotiations between miners and operators. The union voted down the operators' offer, with a thirty hour week proposed as the basis, and talks set to continue in April.
Judge Gary before the Senate committee as arbitration offers a potential end to the strike dispute. Proponents hope his acceptance would trigger immediate committee action to arrange arbitration and halt plans to visit Pittsburgh to inspect conditions.
The report notes potential action by additional unions in Britain amid a railway strike. It cites William as head of transportation and mentions volunteers aiding railways, with World War era style references to government involvement and national industry impact.
Community social items describe gatherings at the Brokisdyme Vally and Oldvatoul Aid societies. Mentions include a Woman's Wheelan Salon meeting at 4 PM, a green supper for the M. UH church Ladies Aid, and a Los Angeles trip with Ruth Guld-Well’s family.
Drilling resumes at Picadilia Hill with multiple crews preparing to resume pumping and new wells to be sunk. Prior Corry works paused then resumed under Tilwaylle ownership as plans surface for further wells and building work east of the town.
Local train event with Chicago fans postponed amid unclear delays. Chaotic scenes described by attendees include unconfirmed reasons and a crowd gathering outside the venue.
In a dramatic turn a major labor dispute led by Ramiel Gompare and William Noster draws 70000 workers into a strike across the steel division. The announcement comes from the United Prem agency reporting widespread job action and mounting pressure on industry leadership.
Harrisburg Oct 1 The Department of Public Instruction announces a major reorganization led by new superintendent Momma E Flanegan. Four new divisions Health Instruction Training and Certification of Teachers and administration reorganized under Maj Pred Englehart and Dr Athlar Lindsay Rowland with appointments for deputy and bureau heads across health, training and certification.
Fragmentary OCR describes a Journal Extra Edition on streets at 5 PM with expected coverage of city events. Mention includes efforts to learn first edition details and closing notes about gathering for a probable opening glow in a town setting.
The Corry baseball club held a meeting to honor players for the year’s work. Salaries and expenses were settled with a total pool around 400 dollars, shared among players after club costs. Local efforts reflected the city’s growing baseball prominence as plans for 120 more weeks were hinted at.
Veterans of army and navy join a balloon race at St. Louis expected to start about 4 50pm The event honors open ballooning days with 14 000 mile traveler from Boulogne 1900 and prizes of 500 to be awarded by the Missouri Aeronautical Society Key figures include Al Lan Flawley Aveo Club of America and Capt Kince G Miaraphuet among others as officials set the course and safety measures
Local Masons welcomed guests from Masonic lodges at Jamestown led by Gorer mumbene of the Masonic fraternity. Semion talks were given by W. N. Gole and Ray Ashton. Attendees included Graves, Cols, Bullory Meriow, Wiles Dio, and Watts among others.
Neighbors in the Second Ward report a pattern of alarming disturbances and alleged assaults occurring Monday night. Police traces found with no immediate witness accounts. residents call for action as officials investigate possible intrusions and intimidation.
An open civil services examination will be held on a specified date at the Corry polling place for applicants in the area. The notice requests applications with required signatures and outlines eligibility and submission details.
Community groups announce grange meetings this Saturday with several local lodges hosting sessions and public discussions. Organizers urge members to attend and participate in scheduled talks and activities.
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