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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1923
Page
2
Widespread and bloody riots rumble across the Ruhr as reports from Berlin and Washington describe tense conditions over reparations. Police guard districts while strikes and mining unrest ripple through Commontia and Krupp works, with casualties and calls for stability amid ongoing negotiations.
United press dispatch describes Shenandoah the Navy airship taking off from the Shenandoah Valley toward Philadelphia and other routes on Navy Day. The article notes plans for a long winter maintenance period and outlines expected stops and future tests, highlighting preparations and potential aerial demonstrations.
Funeral services for Bengt Nelson were largely attended at St Paul’s Lutheran, with Rev Willingatall officiating. A committee from the war effort and international reparations talks were noted, and interment followed at St Paul’s Lutheran cemetery.
United Press reports suspended Oklahoma governor Walton faces Senate charges in a high court session starting next Thursday at 10 a.m. Chief Justice JP Johnson will preside as Walton is ordered to appear. He may file an answer to the charges in the interim.
Pennsylvania Governor and Roosevelt advocate Pinchot delivered an address at the Roosevelt dedication in New York. He praised Roosevelt as a leader who foresaw public needs and guided the people with fearless, accurate judgment, noting the unity of leader and followers in advancing progress. He outlined a theory of the next step, arguing leaders must move ahead of public opinion to shape it.
Reid Y Dillenbeck a well known Lottsville area farmer died by self inflicted gunfire after leaving a note blaming ill health and severe head pain. He planned the act at his farmhouse, firing a rifle held to his chest, and died almost instantly. Survived by wife and six children. funeral set for Monday at 2 pm at his home.
A large Halloween parade is planned to form around Park with students from Concord and Hatch schools and local youth groups marching along Park Street and nearby avenues. The event includes bands, costumes, awards for originality, and a grand masquerade dance to end the evening.
Washington Oct 27 American experts expect a conference on the reparations problem before Christmas as the French acceptances gratify officials. The note from Secretary Hughes to Great Britain prompts belief the conference will be convened soon with experts from involved nations to be appointed by the reparations commissions pending government approvals.
A veteran stage coach driver travels from Blaine to Corry while on a lengthy trip. The report notes his steady progress, mentions paths through Washington and Idaho regions, and records a wager and notable stops. The article preserves dated travel imagery and reflects early 20th century transportation lore.
In Altoona Pennsylvania two men robbed Pratt, superintendent of the Dexcit Coal Company mines near Ashville, of 6200 dollars destined for employees. They fled in Pratt's car after forcing money from him in an automobile ambush. Police searched the state for the bandits but they remained at large.
About seventy Lutheran church members and friends were delightfully entertained at Mr and Mrs Edward Haw Kitts on Mott street. The hall was decorated in Halloween colors and dimmed lights added mood. Guests were greeted by ghost guides then enjoyed games witch’s din and Halloween stunts followed by refreshments.
Two men escape serious injury after a Nichole Taxi Service cab collided with a Garry taxi near Star bur Crock. Driver Carl Rourke and passenger Bullmen sustained minor wounds. Rourke returned home after treatment. The crash prompted calls for driver warnings and future safety reviews.
United Press report details the funeral arrangements for Dr Charles Steinmetz electrical wizard and chief consulting engineer of General Electric. remains will lie in state at the Wen dell Avenue home tomorrow from four to eight o'clock, viewing by the public. Private funeral Monday afternoon with burial at Vale Cemetery. Also notes family travels and visitors.
Northwestern Electric Co. stock has been acquired by Penn Public Service or its affiliate in a deal that expands Penn’s power grid from the Maryland line to Erie. The purchase, terms undisclosed, places Penn engineers to plan extended lighting lines and operating control across northwestern Pennsylvania, with restructuring under the Erie Lighting Co. and related Penn entities.
New York October 27 widow Ala Edmonson Croker widow of the former reader of Tammany Hall returns to Newark to offer her service and fortune to the organization. She recalls her husband’s wish to “go back to Tammany Hall and offer the boys all the help they owned.” She says Murphy may assign duties and may run for office, with a fortune reportedly around 1 million dollars.
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