Iricans Say Flyer Over The Border
United Press reports a border incident involving flyers and pursuit across the frontier. The message mentions a commander and an elite unit, with references to officials and a border clash in a tense context.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1919
Page
1
United Press reports a border incident involving flyers and pursuit across the frontier. The message mentions a commander and an elite unit, with references to officials and a border clash in a tense context.
The Towisl post of the American Legion invites members to attend a meeting tomorrow evening at the pit venue. Local Legion drawers will be present to discuss district business and related items of import.
The itemized notes report ongoing global tensions with Mexico and border firings, Allied air incidents, and pacific treaty debates. Local notices include highway bids, women’s temperance meetings, club gatherings, and postmaster conventions, reflecting community life amid world events.
Reports from Buffalo Denver and Springfield detail union shopmen advancing demands as about 2000 workers strike. In Buffalo 1000 machinists out and widespread influence on shops. Cumberland and other locales report pay rates rising under dispute. Denver machinists reject President Wilson plan while Boston and Maine and New Haven workers move toward solidarity.
The city commission held a brief meeting with Manager L. Alexander presenting. Minutes show a $1140 transfer from the incidental fund to the capital account and a September balance of $90,248.17 with receipts of $11,804.68 and expenditures of $11,?0. The board addressed repairs at the Worlinur plant and deferred action on a contract issue to September while approving routine reports and minutes.
Reported turnout shows registration surpassing half the county vote across wards. Officials note heavy registration on the final day September 18 as campaigns push for county offices, district attorney and treasurer.
Charlen Meachger of Spartansburg died at home after suffering a stroke two hours earlier. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge and funeral arrangements were pending in Spartansburg.
President Wilson to invite about forty attendees to a labor and capital conference at the White House from October 9 to 10. He will appoint invitations after receiving names from the Chamber of Commerce and other groups and decide on final appointees.
Health officer Powell says enforcement rests with city school authorities and may bar unvaccinated children from public, private, and parochial schools. Oliver Powell notes duty to act if officials fail to enforce, while schools debate the issue amid no formal action yet raised in city ward buildings.
Residents voice renewed complaints about local slot machines in saloons and other establishments. Citizens report nickel catchers and similar devices, urging city action as past promises to remove or regulate these machines fade.
The Corey Meta Producta company will resume operations tomorrow morning. The plant, used during the War by Tambuelll company, will again manufacture steel cabinets. Tony Sackson takes over welding, handling Xeindave welding for the trade. About fifty members of Base Hospital No. 4 transferred here for Oil City.
Fragmentary dispatch notes a planned arrival of Wilson in Columbus with a crowd gathering for a morning speech. Report mentions mob atmosphere and mixed turnout as tension grows, while local men urge restraint amid strikes and city disruption.
English text reports Capt. Patton arriving in the city this morning from New York City for a local visit. The garbled lines reference other names and activities but confirm the home arrival and visit context.
The funeral of Fred Hamlin was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his Franklin Avenue home. A large crowd attended, including workers from the Dilmax Mig plant where he was employed. The service featured a quartet and a prayer by Rev. Williams Melutiih, with several tributes and hymns. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery, with many relatives from Greenville, Cleveland, and Palwonet among the attendees.
In Conneaut a man named George Merrick was seized after a fatal shooting in a library at 140 p.m. The victim, thought to be Brown, died from a chest wound. Neighbors reported seeing Merrick near the Brown property and he is held at the city police station.
A damaged telegraph style notice reports milk prices rising by one cent in advance, with details about daily cost and district impact. It notes anticipated effects on local markets and mentions dairy operations and utilization in September. The fragments reference price changes across plains and city markets, warning of broader price shifts.
Lincolnvillle visits Lincolnville for a basketball game tonight after a recent win over Mihusyilly and other victories. Local players from Moyvinik and Wart Haatest are noted in the lineup as the team aims for another win.
Fragmented report describes a street car derailment with limited readable details. Mentions a railway company and trucks nearby, notes slight injuries, and references weather on Thursday. No clear names or locations are legible.
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