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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1923

Page

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New Quakes Add to Horror in Tokio

Relief workers rush interment of thousands of victims after Saturday shocks and fires in Tokyo leaving widespread casualties and ongoing rescue efforts in the capital.

Tokio

Death toll soars as Yokohama quake devastates port city

Reports from Yokohama and Kobe recount a massive earthquake and fire that killed foreigners and left millions homeless. Eyewitness accounts describe hotels toppled into cliffs, widespread ruin, and a financial catastrophe of unprecedented scale with tens of thousands injured and countless buildings destroyed. Relief efforts mobilize from San Francisco to Seattle as international agencies monitor the crisis.

San Francisco

Seats Shortage In Hundreds Of Towns Burdens U S Schools

Collier’s survey shows 8000 plus population cities lack room for pupils with 1407 towns over 6000 population responding. Overcrowded classrooms basement rooms underfunded teachers and aging facilities cited as key causes.

Corry Among Cities Facing School Seat Shortages

Crowded classrooms in Corry and other cities are blamed on overenrollment and limited facilities. School officials say hundreds of superintendents pushed margins on the question slips, signaling broader concerns about seating availability and funding.

Bandits Foiled In Erie Liquor Heist

Five men tried to steal roughly $12,000 in seized liquor from the Erie Warehouse Company's plant. They loaded liquor onto a truck but were scared away early today, preventing the theft.

United Press Erie Erie Warehouse Company

Operators And Miners Clash At Harrisburg Conference

Harrisburg Sept 6 The final concessions of anthracite operators and miners were discussed today in a session with Governor Pinchot. No side indicated retreat as talks continued with Pinchot pressing for changes he says miners need. Reporters protested secrecy but Pinchot refused to reveal any new developments while the meeting recessed for funds.

Harrisburg Pinchot United Pret Ernop Pinchot Pinschot

Corry Brothers Indicted in Erie Court

Fred Sperry and Altie Sperry, ages 24 and 18, of Corry, were indicted by the Erie grand jury on charges of malicious destruction of property assault and resisting an officer. They allegedly hurled rocks at a neighbor on Spring Street and damaged property, leading to their arrest by Chief Durkly and Officer Spencer on August 5. Both are bound over to the September term after arraignment before Alderman Gordon.

Fred Sperry Altie Sperry Lrothers Grand Ary Erie Spring Street Durkly Spencer Adam Skaverinski Skaverinski Highorne Gordon

Trainman Fatally Hurt in Altoona Wreck

In Altoona Pennsylvania Walter Miller a 9 year old from Bellwood died in Altoona Hospital after injuries from a wreck on the Bellwood division of the Pennsylvania railroad. Two other trainmen were injured.

Altoona Walter Miller Bellwoood Altoons Bellwood Pennsylvanni

Red Cross Chapter Plans Immediate $1000 Japanese Relief Support

Cory announces a $1000 contribution from the Corry Chapter to fill the local quota for the Japanese relief drive. The plan is to forward the check to headquarters and cover any deficit from the national campaign, avoiding a later door to door drive. The move aims to meet the city’s share in the 5,000,000 relief effort and streamline fundraising ahead of the national roll call.

Cory Puiters Corry Red Cross Jocal Gmiloter Corey National Mars ‘Quarters Wialirook Ita Nipponenom

League Nations Averts Break with Italy Step

Geneva reports indicate the League of Nations council averted a break with Italy by affirming its competence to arbitrate the Greco Italian dispute. A later recommendation aimed to have the council of ambassadors at Paris find a basis for settlement and reparations for the deaths of Mary Viemand’s commissioners at Juni.

United Press Geneva League Nations Council Italy Council of Ambassadors Pas Mary Juni

Knights of the Flaming Circle form as anti Ku Klux group

A new organization named the Knights of the Flaming Curve claims 140 members were started here last night with the explosion of a bomb and burning of a large circle.

Jranrtte The Knights of the Flaming Girele Ku Klux Kilis

Sleeping Sickness Claims Victim Here

Charlet A Melnyillen aged 40 son of Andrew Metntier of Tryin street died shortly after seven last night from sleeping sickness he had been ill six to eight weeks admitted two weeks ago his wife and three children survive along with a stepmother and a sister the body to be taken to Cleveland for interment

Charlet A Melyillen Andrew Metntier Tryin Street Ofelovick Wan Jonty Air Tillier Sheve Fund Union Atrvived Vleve D Si Melntier Wiisety Ramil Union City Cleveland

No Trace Found of Livermore Store Thieves

Police in Livermore and surrounding areas have not located the thieves who robbed the Livermore store early Wednesday and are linked to other robberies this week. Detectives reevaluated loot from North Center Street dry goods, reducing the value to about 600 dollars. The investigation continues with Chief Dune and officers probing from multiple angles.

Livermore RT Livermore

Erie Youths Shot by Farmer in Melon Patch

Erie youths 21 and 17 were wounded by a farmer on West Lake Road while in his melon patch. Pulbrrisom is stated as more severely hurt with wounds to the back and leg, while Sykes sustains back and arm injuries. Edward Malia and Grande Messenger returned home from Jamestown today.

Erie Farmer Melon Wayne Dulberta Walter Sykes Hamat West Lake Road Sykes Edward Malia Grande Messenger Jamestown

Murder near Erie city claims life of George Armanilo

Erie dispatch reports George Armanilo a 21 year old immigrant from Scranton found murdered south of Erie with six bullet wounds. Four suspects are in custody. Police say Amadon had a troubled history and threats were made to send him to an asylum before the victim’s death.

Unites Press Erie George Armanilo Scraiton Amadon Ben Focal Galier Siid

New Pastors for Churches Here Sunday

New pastors will occupy pulpits at two Corry churches this Sunday. Rev A Martin comes from Greenville to lead First Presbyterian Church with residency starting Friday, and Rev L My Carter arrives from Elmwood to preside at the United Brethren Church. Both will lead services with sermons on Kingdom views and Divine Attitude as activities resume next Sunday.

J. A. Martin Greenville First Presbyterian L. M. Casler Buffalo U. B. Church Tmstore Corry A. Martin Ehugeh L. My Carter United Biethven Martin Poms Greenvills Cal Ba Custer Elmwood Huitalo Pleasantville McIntyre Union City

Italo Greek break may embroil Europe in crisis

The League of Nations council affirmed jurisdiction over the Italo Greek dispute as Italy threatens to withdraw if the league mediates. Mussolini cites Italy’s dignity and honor, while tensions rise with Italian occupations near Corfu and Greek forces.

Europe League of Nations

Greece Deploys All Warships to Avert Italian Clash

Greek authorities mobilize the fleet in the Aegean to deter Italian moves amid tensions over occuped Grok territory and the Paxos islets. A Greek journalist was arrested by Italians while maneuvering a vessel as three Italian destroyers landed on Madera Kano and Samotraki.

Greece Grok Janina Pax Antipaxoi Tramenes Thes Sean Talia Se Verpedd

Former Corry woman on Nippon visit reported missing

Miss Clemintine MostselE, a former Corry resident who toured Japan for the Bureau of University Travel, was in the stricken Yokohama area during a deadly earthquake and fire. Dispatches say Americans in Tokyo were saved, but her fate remained unknown as she planned onward travel to China and India.

Japan Corry Clemwntine Taiyok Alize Apu HL Columbius Ane Swell Corre White Sehoo Prordonia Normal School Wayne Township Bureau of University Travely Nippon Empire UNL Mike Moms Japure Bern Meg Mill Mikadols Domain Tykio Yokohatina Tolle Yokohama Moses

Red Cross Meeting Held At Rogal Branch

The regular monthly meeting of the Rogal branch of the American Red Cross was held yesterday afternoon in their rooms with Mrs Gils lin presiding. Reports on ongoing work were presented and calls for assistance were discussed for the fall drive. Miss Sullivan agreed to serve as Red Cross surgeon, with hopes she will remain part of the team.

Rogal Branch American Red Cros Gilslin Varius Dore

Local Duck Drive Ends in Wreck Near Trying Street

A Willy-Rought touring car, driven by Willan Din of Trying Street, skidded at night and struck a chicken on the road. The incident left the vehicle badly damaged and the fate of the bird uncertain.

Coa Willan Din Ade O

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