Rioting Toll Soars Amid Widespread Destruction
Dispatches report mounting death tolls and horrific scenes as rioting spreads. Officials warn losses may run into hundreds of thousands of lives and immense property damage across affected regions.
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04 Sep 1923
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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1923
Page
1
American Consul at Yokohama Perishes
Tokyo burns amid fresh horrors as fires rage and buildings collapse after the quake. Imperial guards blast remaining structures while thousands flee, and food and water run scarce in Tokyo and Yokohama. Reports from Osaka and Pekin range from 2,000 to 20,000 dead as foreigners and locals alike suffer amid chaos and looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Place
Tokio
Pries
Yokohama
Osaka
Japan
Tokii
Tola
Koreata Pre
Fetokitie
Martin Lay
Register Tonight to Vote in Primaries
Polls open tonight until 10. Voters urged to register today or September 15 to participate in the fair primary election. Nominations for council, school director, and county offices will be decided. Avoid last day rush and possible invalid ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiford
Series of Auto Accidents Leave No Serious Injuries
Corry motorists were involved in a string of minor collisions over the holiday with no serious injuries. Ment Mefray suffered a forehead gash after being thrown through a windshield on North Center Street when the Fort car collided with a truck owned by Corry Ice Company. The Fort sedan, driven by Harri Fortis, was badly damaged after hitting a tree while the driver swerved to avoid a machine driven by J. B. Carmike near his Third Ward home, Marrix escaped unhurt. A car driven by Jack Ramstied sustained damage in a collision with a truck driven by Samuel Naumgarten near Beaverdam. West Church Street hosted a debris spill from a toppled lighting pole, brushing Mrs. Mlenor Aries Med as she drove by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Ment Mefray
Fort
North Center Street
Corry Ice Compan
Harrifortis
J. 8
Carmike
Marrix
Jack Ramstied
Samuel Naumgarten
Beaverdam
West Church Street
Mlenor Aries Med
Corry Chapters Plan Jap Relief Campaign
The Corry Red Cross chapter prepares to join a national relief drive authorized for five million dollars by President Coolidge and Red Cross officials. Local leaders await confirmation of plans as a formal call to organize the campaign arrives from Washington via the United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
American Red Cross
Star| al
The
Journal
United Press
Worlay
Coolidge
Red Gross
Merbert Hoover
Washington
Red
Cory
Plang
Uingil
Thieves Frightened Away From Garage Break-In
Vaughn of the Frandin oo for Sales company reported an attempted entry at Print Avenue garage. The front door lock was found broken in the morning, but the would be thieves appeared frightened away before gaining entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Frandin Oo
Pirnt Avenue
Barlow Howe Store Robbed Early Sunday
Robbers removed a basement window to enter the Barlow Howe Hardware store Sunday morning and stole about 300 dollars in firearms and accessories. Police have no clues to the identities and investigate possible ties to a separate shoe store attempt and an entry at Harlow premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thievas
Harlow Harfware
B. Donne
Bettween
Nuinter
Dunkle
Corry Baking Company
Harlow
Gerry Jamextown Plangal
Dundee Dundee Leonard Bout Postponed at Yankee Stadium
New York Sept 4 promoter Johnston announced the Leonard Dundee lightweight championship bout scheduled for tomorrow night at Yankee Stadium has been postponed to later in the month. Dundee injured his hand in a recent fight in Philadelphia and will not enter the ring until in the condition he was for his Eugene Criqui victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Univoa Iren
New York
Johnston
Yankee Stadium
Leonard Dundee
Chaminionéiio
Boy Arrested for Larceny
Chief Dunkle reports the arrest of Frank Romanesky, 16, sought by Jos Kelly for theft of $20. A pocketbook was taken. about $8 was recovered. The incident occurred near Merchants Carers north of town with alleged activity in New York. Action halted due to youth’s promise to repay, while Mrs. T P Gibbin visits North East, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkle
Frank Romanesky
Jos Kelly
Kelly
Romanesky
Merchants Carers
New York State
Kelly Gisally
Half Million Casualties In Japanese Earthquake Crisis
A vast toll from Saturday’s quake leaves Tokyo streets piled with corpses and thousands starving, with pestilence and hunger spreading. Injured survivors lack medical aid as communications collapse and a million people urgently need food from a struggling relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stricker
Tokio
Imperial Palace
Auto crashes into train in fog. three escape unharmed
A Gray sedan driven by Nick Ressler with Lyle Nelury and Neil Taylor collided with a train near a crossing in dense fog east of the flats early Sunday. The car was badly wrecked but all three occupants escaped injury as the train halted for water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Crossing
Rae
Cole
Nick Resslér
Lyle NeLury
Neil Taylor
Colzar
Married at Jamestown Me Ortin M illburg and Miva Irene Pilkey
Ortin M illburg son of Meant Mis and Miva Irene Pilkey daughter of Mr and Mrs Eltiot Pilkey were married in Jamestown No Y by Rev BE Bishop of Unity at the bride’s brother Dr W Pilkey’s home Dr W Pilkey 31 Thivanna Avenue attendance by Miss Emmi Williams and DeForest Hillburg Nin brother of groom After September lith Mr i Mea Hillburg will reside in this citys vehofs Hfigragin employed at the National Banke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortin M
Illburg
Millbury
North Clymer
Nyi
Miva Irene
Eltiot Pilkey
Braeton
N.Y
James
Twat
Seriterber
Unity
W Pilkey
Thivanna Avenue
Emmi Williams
Pittybunel
DeForest
West Church Street paid opened after Kaystin construction work
The West Church Street payers was opened late Saturday after completion of street work by Kaystin Construction Company. The improvement extends from Penter Street to First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Church Street
Kaystin Construction Company
Penter Street
First Avenue
Schools Open With Heavy Enrollment
Reports show high school enrollment and prewar attendance rising slightly. Dr Charles Myers spoke at the Teachers Institute on staying teaching and education for citizenship while the event honored retiring Rowe and featured a reception for the board of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atey
Charles 11
Myer
University of Pittsburgh
Hight School
Moris Hotel
Tagid
Rowe
Pam Wtline
Eters Schital
Lieut Miller at Camp Perry Competition
Lieut Clifford Ahiley represents Corty and Company A with the Pennsylvania guardmen Friday at Camp Perry Ohio. Miller will be joined by a close friend and is expected to attract interest as he competes in the national event and rifle shooting tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. Miller
Camp Perry
Cliford A.ahiley
Corty and Company A
Na Sonal
Perry
Ohlo
Milller
Persylvania
Willsywatch
Former Cory Resident Dies
Fragmentary obituary notes a former Cory resident dying after a period of illness. The text references names and places in scattered form, including mentions of Hyer Gavdoe and Leona UE Note. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyer Gavdoe
Goran
Hye
Baghs
Bylaly N.Y
Yeni
Fingal Watviens
Tata
Herquin
Automobile Thief Bound Over to Court
An automobile theft suspect, Harvey Hreyenr, was bound over to the court after being brought to the city by local authorities. The owner identified the car and the accused faces charges. bond set at a nominal amount, with further proceedings expected in September terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hreyenr
Laversie
Sohmocdaty
Tocal
Harrisburg Parley to Be Resumed Tomorrow
Fragmented OCR notes reference a Harrisburg parley resuming the next day with scattered mentions of leaders, wartime context, and local figures. The text includes garbled phrases about meetings, positions, and unnamed officials, lacking coherent dates or outcomes. It hints at political or wartime discussions but offers no clear conclusion or participants.
Smoke Drives Patients From Veil Hospital Fire
A hospital fire in Veil forced patients to evacuate as smoke filled wards. Authorities reported one casualty and investigators began arranging safe containment. The incident prompted emergency response teams to clear the building and assess structural damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VEIL
Corry Pailroders Depart Station After Car Ploughs Through
A damaged report notes Corry pailroders depart the station following a vehicle incident. The event details a car ploughing through a area, with unclear specifics due to the OCR quality, and mentions damage to the station and surrounding property. Authorities may investigate the feota m gwiteh area.
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