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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
1
Madania reports progress after talks with Uluiwenging as Turks are to be returned to Thrace under Allied control. The alliance aims to stabilize government before final parley, with a clear path to negotiations and regional security.
United Press report from Constantinople notes the Midania conference produced compromises on Turkish withdrawal from Thrace and allied control, with Greece pressured to relinquish Thrace while Turkish administration would oversee the area. Ambiguities persist as Venizelos and Athen leaders weigh evacuation.
In New York bankers from the American Bankers Association press for reduced railroad wages and rates as part of a broader policy shift. They urge cutting shiping laws to aid American shipowners, endorse Great Lakes St Lawrence waterways, and anticipate better conditions as wartime inflation fades. Midwest bankers note postwar deflation easing and federal loans aiding farmers, while manufacturing banks push for freight cuts to boost winter production.
A Scranton youth named Walter Heil was struck and killed today as a motorist, Thomas Davis, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The crash disrupted travel for doctors attending the State Medical Society convention in the Pocono area. Two other men were injured in separate auto accidents last night and were reported dying today.
Scranton reports the State Medical Society of Pennsylvania closes its 1927 convention with election of officers and Pittsburgh chosen as the 1928 meeting site. A concluding lecture on Iowa Pasteur by Dr. Ernest La Place of Philadelphia closes the program.
United Press reports Butler action as George Woner, sponsor of the state dry enforcement law, announces aid to evaluate Pinchot in a repeal push. Woner cites Brooks high Webrew for amendment and aims to repeal the license law in a campaign note from October.
Turkish inquiry reports Detachment 5 entered Kandna near the Jemid neutral zone. The move, described as menacing to Constantinople, is attributed to Kemal and deemed an intimidation of the Allies.
London Oct 5 The British cabinet was summoned to hear Gen Harington report on the Mudania conference. Officials voiced optimism a settlement averting a wider war may be reached but no official confirmation of any preliminary agreement was received. Former premier Venetlos of Cirra appealed to Greece to retain Eastern Thrace, while Sir Edward Grey was not seen.
John Macready and Onley Kelly launched from Rockwell Field at 6 10 pm aboard a special Fakker plane on a nonstop cross country flight toward New York. The daring mission aims to demonstrate long distance air travel capabilities.
Four firefighters were killed when a six story Bodine and North American streets warehouse and factory building burned overnight. Heavy machinery on upper floors prompted evacuation as floors collapsed burying the men. Names given include Patrick Murry Albert Fisher Thomas Tilloway and Edward Passon. Loss estimated around one hundred thousand dollars.
Fifteen naval officers appointed by Federal Fuel Distributor Spans to oversee coal distribution east of the Mississippi travel to St. Louis Louisville Evansville Birmingham Springfield Charleston Fairmont Norton Bluefield Altoona and Greensburg to monitor mining transportation and price conditions daily. They will report to Federal headquarters and keep a close watch on coal prices.
Wordy city notes report the marriage of Mrs Fansnie Tart to William Walker at All Saints Episcopal Church Buffalo October 1. News items include police arresting a Fourth Ward youth for auto theft, a traffic manager change at TL Clarke Son, Am Legion and Knights of Columbus events, and a public meeting disrupted by a halting officer.
Construction of the White Way proceeds with fixture installations along Center Street and nearby avenues. Aesthetic street lighting will extend from Geuthexten Street to the city park, featuring a cluster of lights near the transit station and along the hoped for park area. The project aims to boost park appearance and traffic appeal, with standard operation planned for future dates.
In Brooklyn the Skibe Confectionery Company suffered a ammonia gas incident as about 100 workers, including 80 women, were exposed inside the factory. Many staggered to the street gasping and coughing as rescuers and police evacuated and searched for additional victims.
Paris reports French envoy Bouillon, praised for diplomacy, may be named ambassador to Washington to succeed Jules Jusserand as tensions rise after Greek defeats and near Constantinople. Meanwhile hotel employee Solori crushed in Dunkirk elevator shaft. body recovered by colleague John Spohn.
Weather experts report no relief in the drought across the nation. Forecasters predict continued dry spells with above normal temperatures in many regions over the next 44 hours. The Weather Bureau notes that conditions remain unsettled in key states, with some areas seeing light showers while others stay dry.
Howth will host a Halloween celebration sponsored by the Corry Community Aatsiee Council with a large Mardi Gras parade for children and a competitive trophy for best turnout. A running street parade finish near the park, street prizes, a hotfire with peanut roast, and extended entertainment are planned, with a committee to actively drive preparations. Further announcements expected next week.
Three Americans detained after a botched attempt to kidnap a California criminal at the International boundary were freed in Juarez. Capt. Claude Smith, Sgt. Sam Drebey, and Corp. Carter were returned to El Paso with other officers. the U.S. consul relayed a State Department message urging protection of the men on Mexican soil. In other news, Arthur Roy Briggs and Mary Signins wed quietly in Youngsville. Leach plans to visit Warren. and local construction on Spring Street nears completion.
Collector Robert Heerlein reports September school tax receipts in Corry total around 61 000 with about 75 percent of the levy paid. Real estate is 3470 81 of the amount, per capita taxes cite 1220 51 for September, while men paid 378 000 and women 83 787 57. The city anticipates no major penalties as October starts.
Pittsburgh faces severe drought as river levels drop to record lows and rainfall remains scarce. Transportation nearly halts as rivers recede, factories and mills rely on water, and residents endure water shortages, forcing boat and bucket hauls while officials warn of worsening supply. Farmers in western Pennsylvania lose crops and livestock to the drought as Canonsburg’s water system strains to meet demand.
Washington October 5 President Harding a Yankee fan followed the World Series game by telegraph and telephone. He requested a copy of the play-by-play from White House operators and read the detailed Poly Grounds report before dinner. The president noted the Ginn, a favorite, appeared to have the punch.
Constantinople reports a plague outbreak as Christians arrive from Axia Minn. Six cases are recorded with four fatalities, signaling a rising health crisis in the crowded city.
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