10 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
1
Washington October 10 a conference today proposed an industrial code to compel or expel workers from groups or individuals. The cabinet committee will draft a report on arbitration for the threatened strike, amid deadlock on the sanitation issue.
An official report states that the French ultimatum issued by Foch has been approved and will be sent to Germany. The government plans immediate action, with commissions to Budapest and additional steps to inventory bonds tied to German forces. The sequence includes a ten day window granted to certain parties to conclude pending actions.
Senators arrive by train to inspect conditions at the plant and plan talks with workers and their wives about home life and foreman concerns. Kenyon says new Americanization laws will be advanced and a personal probe into emissions will follow. a gun is found as protesters enter.
The Corry nine of Warren Sunday Hill to pitch faces Warren in a decisive game. Emmanuel Guild hosts a large gathering at the Dome of Myra Wy Olde with plans for a charity event. Local couples entertain at parties as Corry aims to boost morale before a key match with Warren on the South Side diamond.
United Press reports a case where infants poisoned by a mother’s mercury compound fight for survival. Nurses and reporters recount the brutal incident as authorities investigate the blood transfusion and a family struggle amid hospital arrivals and media attention.
Fragmented OCR text hints at weather conditions with mentions of thunder and storms on a Saturday. Names appear garbled and uncertain. The readable bits imply stormy or unsettled conditions but lack clear dates or locations.
A badly hurt fall at a utilities site left M. ds Banting with a fractured right thigh and injuries, morning work on Mast Main in Lecit interrupted for medical care. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Dierschou plan a future trip to New York as the bride and groom prepare for a formal ceremony with Rev B O Pires officiating and a large host of relatives and friends in attendance.
Rioting erupts at Clairton and surrounding mills as workers clash with a mob. One man killed and three others stabbed while improvised violence breaks out during a strike at the Hubbard giant mill area. Police pushback with troops. several injuries reported among workers and bystanders.
United Press dispatches describe air speed rivals reaching points along the transcontinental route. Captains Lowell Smith and crew, plane 68, and Lieut KiO 63, with Major Spatz, arrive near Rock Island after flying from Francisco. Chaudins Wayne reports Lt S W Maynard, the flying parson, lost control when a motor trouble forced an emergency landing, delaying two hours.
A notice outlines a series of prayer meetings at Cottage starting October 6 with a Sunday opening. Meetings occur every Tuesday and Wednesday evening across several locations, plus Thursday and Friday sessions in October. Union weekly events in the auditorium on Washington Street are announced with the district officials coordinating through Frederick W. Roy.
A committee of the Board of Commissioners is appointed to arrange a banquet and present Mig Corry with a website token. The event will be held in the evening, with details to be announced during the meeting.
Six men are reported killed and five injured after an explosion aboard a tanker near Mexican ports. The crew, all seamen, faced a sudden blast while preparing to load cargo. Local authorities and ship operators investigate the incident and await official casualty confirmation.
Equip the Radiator company's West Washington Street building for revival meetings starting October 26 led by Evangelist B C Miller from South Bend. Phomax Bing oversees work with a large crew preparing the space, 200 seats of chairs ordered, auditorium capacity to reach 1600. J Wedd Inde ye AMt city participation anticipated. Raymond Hemnaiinger to oversee arrangements in Cae Male Ta.
Special to the Journal Kant Oct 1 The locky Pennsylvania railroad station was robbed this morning between 8 and 4 ovollek and upwards of 200 in money taken Suspects seen loitering around the depot for past few days Areas to the station wait ainoil through a window the wall in Hin Hoket office rifled The gate left unlocked or thieves had knowledge of the amount A pocketbook with about 10 lay faker The sums not mutilated A porter at the Nei Thompson House near the station saw workers outside the hotel between San 4 o'clock this nichening and Hashes from a small Tighe sold by soon in the station but paid no attention Realirond detective ar confident arrests will be made before wighty though any tar ay Ir com be learned trace of suspect Foith yy man could he found The Hokol agent shore dh qvoaltive hat he locked the wife Before lenying Inat tights
G W Marks died last evening after a long illness. He was a veteran of the Civil War, served in Company E of the 7th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and later lived in Corry for 30 years. He is survived by his widow and daughter, with funeral arrangements to be announced. Interment will be in the following Grave cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
Report from Altoona details ongoing striker actions despite official pleas for return to work. City officials in overcoats, workers observed leaving plants while church leaders and local officials advocate patience. The piece notes furloughs and military presence as tensions rise amid labor dispute.
Fragmented report notes a Curtis plane piloted by Avia tur Aiditioly damaged in engine trouble. Mention hints at moving to New York for repairs and possible later routing to Cuba. Sparse readable names and locations suggest a mid century aviation incident story with uncertain details.
Mr Newton prepares a long trip to Europe, sailing from New York on October 17 aboard a voyage organized by maritime interests. The journey, described with uncertain spelling, aims to visit Norway Denmark and surrounding regions, with plans to spend time in coastal cities and engage in treaty related matters.
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