08 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
1
United Press dispatch from Airy Indiana reports a Gary raid by radicals with police and state agents seizing weapons and disrupting suspected agitators. Officials claim the operation targets subversive groups and plans to curb violent activities in the region.
The Corry chapter asks for donations to aid the Red Cross national drives. Members urged to join membership drives and fund community welfare projects, with emphasis on local service and support for the war effort.
Report describes damage to an aeroplane with fuselage and propeller smashed during a night incident. Plans indicate repairs likely in Buffalo rather than shipment to a Cu Vista facility, with possible hiring of workers from a Buffalo plant to assist.
Reports from Pittsburgh describe workers resuming mill labor while strikers push back, claiming limited progress and ongoing capacity strains. Officials confirm near full operation at several plants but dispute the pace of restoral and warn that extended stoppages could trigger further disruptions in surrounding centers.
From Doppole area, Colonel Alfred Brandt in plane No 4 crashed mile from the field. Brandt was found buried in wreckage with multiple injuries and is in serious condition. Serge H. W. Howitt, traveling with Brandt, was injured and taken to a hospital. Return of Brandt’s fate remains uncertain.
Community groups including the Heide club and the Emmanuel Auxiliary hosted gatherings with dinners and programs. Members like Mrs Christie and Mrs Black attended, with Bible Day ceremonies and a Quacro club meeting marking the start of a new year.
Community drive opens with Mrs. D Nast announcing citywide canvassing to raise funds for Jewish relief. Special committees by ward and district mobilize volunteers. high school appeal planned and a Grange Hall program Friday night to aid the cause.
Entertainment committee of the Flohr of Commerce outlines plans for Halloween events. A street procession and parade, window displays, prizes for best floats and automobiling, and demonstrations are planned with donations not requested. Committee members include Alexander, Selale, Morgaridge, Forbes, Trimble and Castor.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports President Wilson shows further improvement after morning examination. Officials say he is comfortable and slightly better, though medical staff continue to monitor his condition and limit engagement with government work.
The Columbia Artiste cours presented a joint recital at the high school auditorium featuring baritone Ox ty Geogle and Miss Barbara Mantel of the Hoxton Opera company. The concert drew enthusiastic praise for vocal power and grace with a varied program including Don Giovanni selections and Rachmaninoff pieces. Some distractions caused by late arrivals reduced overall music time.
United Press reports Chicago crowds gathered for the eighth game with many fans buying tickets. Officials expect a victory and promise refunds for those who attended. supporters remain confident the See will win, hoping for a second title contest.
Weather conditions brighten for the seventh game as players Sam and Judy from Cineimmt and Oelpher plus Tipsepay and Roda prepare at long point. Bright skies and steady winds expected to favor play today.
United Press dispatch describes a transcontinental air race starting with twenty one planes from New York to San Francisco. The article notes the kickoff at Peineo and forecasts a twelve day continental pace with multiple pilots and aircraft listed, including No. 40 Mand and General Charlton in No. Wells.
An explosion occurred in the shipping department of the American Sheep on Tinplate Company in Meeesport McKneyport Pennsylvania. Early reports indicate a bomb may have been planted by a striker or thrown from the roof. No serious injuries reported.
The State Board of Health orders the Berliner company to remodel the Bank Place facility within sixty days. Required changes include new floors and improved ventilation to remove odors and meet health regulations. Prosecution could follow if the order is not complied with by the facility’s officials.
Contracts for Erie County road work were awarded today in Harrisburg by United Prom. Townships mentioned include Amagie and Girard with bids around 145 12110 and 19 100. Winners listed include Moxton Main and Youngstown area firms.
A garbled report notes ratification of Garman and Anatelan policies by a royal decree. The item appears as an official notice with weather hints of partly cloudy and warmer conditions for Thursday.
A statewide Bureau of Municipalities report analyzes police per capita in third class Pennsylvania cities. Wilkes-Barre tops with about one officer per 1,300 residents, while Kane and Titusville report far fewer, and overall costs have risen as salaries climb.
The Drug Vrae Weekly reports local conditions in Corry with notes on purchases and business activity. Mrs Babbitt notes changes in Corry while several drug stores face steady demand though a strike and new construction affect the area. Dorothy Douglas mentioned hospital notes and local happenings in this week’s column.
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