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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1923
Page
1
A composite of market chatter notes livermint and oil price trends with banker influence and a call for higher wages amid industrial shifts. Separate dispatches discuss Henry Ford’s presidential prospects, British strategy to preserve Germany, and Samuel Gompers defending the labor movement against Communist challenges.
Washington Oct 11 An Illinois senator attacked the Hughes plan for a conference of experts to determine Germany's capacity to pay reparations. McCormick urged a Latin America commission to explore new opportunities and urged revision of economic clauses of the Treaty of Versailles to aid European recovery.
Word reached Corry of the death of George N. Barnes a longtime resident and businessman. He died at 10 oclock Sunday evening at 1512 East Eighth Street Long Beach California and burial was in Long Beach Cemetery. Barnes 82 had lived in Corry for over fifty years and was engaged in business there. A few years ago he moved to California with his family after health declines leaving behind his daughter Miss Emma Barnes who cared for him during illness.
United Press dispatch reports Mra Wf McDonald departed a manufacturing facility to visit Erie. The brief notes McDonald's departure during a routine work trip and mentions no other events or outcomes.
Large scale electrical project under way between Warren and Corry aims to deliver enhanced power supply. Three copper conductor lines span from Star Brick to Gurlinsdap with Williamsburg main line to Sugar Grove. Warren Light and Power Company coordinates the build, employing 600 workers as visits from nearby towns increase interest in the massive dam driven power initiative along the Clarion River.
More than 10 000 miners in the Pittston field vote to strike against the Pennsylvania Coal Co in Wilkes Barre area. District leader Cappellini and United Mine Workers officials urged postponement to seek settlement over pay grievances and discharge disputes at several collieries.
Lloyd George toured the Scranton coal fields on the final day of his American visit. A delegation mixed bankers and business leaders with miners as he spoke of prosperity and modernity in the mining town. He noted the country’s resources and planned to address crowds at the armory before leaving for Hoboken and then New York to meet John W. Davis.
On the final day of registration in Lorelei city, 108 voters enrolled. Registrar Williams Shields reported the special enrollment added 0 to a total registration of 1781, with 1625 on the main roll. The day’s ward by ward tallies showed uneven uptake across precincts and wards.
Corry residents will pay an additional cent for milk starting tomorrow as citywide notices cite higher feed costs and farm shortages. Dealers report recent feed price increases and a tightened labor pool driving the dairy price rise.
On November 12 the Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross issues its annual membership drive. Chairmen are named for each ward and solicitors assigned to every street. Residents are urged to respond promptly and welcome the effort.
Winter blizzards delayed the town Halloween events as a parade from the park to the square was slated for 7 o clock. Children were urged to wear warm clothing and festive costumes while organizers promised a serpentine dance and a masquerade dance in the storyhouse with prizes for participants.
Investigators report misappropriation of over $1 million from Klan funds within four months, affidavits show. Treasurers and officials face deposition on missing money and elaborate secret systems used to shield administration. Evidence cites purchases, pro civil organ tied to Billy Mayfield and alleged efforts to thwart indictments amid a murder probe.
United Press reports a Senate inquiries committee investigates the acquisition of the Veterans Bureau hospital site at Liverston California. Lucien Johnson, the California owner who sold the property, is set to testify on the controversy and surrounding criticism amid wartime scrutiny of Pacific coast administration.
United Prose reports two children were found locked inside a safe. Authorities responded and are investigating how the confinement occurred, with no injuries reported at this time.
Oklahoma City reports the State Senate plans immediate impeachment action against the governor. Strengthening factions push for removal, with a two thirds majority likely required to uphold indictment. The outcome hinges on party alignments and the votes of key senators.
United Press report details clashes in three Ohio communities as Ku Klux Klan supporters gathered near YMCA venues, faced jeers, and fruits were hurled. Police halted a parade and 240 alleged Klan members face city ordinance charges connected to August street violence and alleged illegal voting in the mayoral primary.
Governor Pinchot accuses federal enforcement methods of corruption and seeks stricter action. He challenges Secretary Mellon and President Coolidge, framing the issue as a broader political crusade tied to Prohibition and agency reform, with observers noting potential cross‑state political aims.
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