11 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
1
Amid floods abating, ten thousand troops reach Pekin as factions resume operations. Reports from Shanghai and Manchuria describe China’s mounting conflict, with generals feuding over reinforcements and potential foreign intervention debated by observers and officials.
A local youth, living at a fryenit firm, was jailed in Johnstown after a July incident over $139. He received 60 days to serve a sentence for vagrancy, while the warden sought to avoid bearing the inmate’s care costs. The case involves the county poor farm and a request from the local attorney for the money’s return.
Mise Tsatieile, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Howards of West Pleasant Street, underwent strict Pasteur Institute testing in Pittsburgh after being bitten by a dog while visiting Oil City. Doctors say the bite may be dangerous. rabies diagnosis confirmed and serum treatment now en route to Corry. Father urged authorities to send the dog to Pitt for examination. report states the animal was rabid and euthanized.
United Press reports in Austin that a petition for an injunction seeks to prevent Miriam A Ferguson Democratic nominee for Governor from taking office. The filing, by Charles M Dickinson of San Antonio, argues Ferguson would be figurehead and that the state statutes do not authorize a woman to hold the Governor’s office.
City officials consider raising property valuations and a thirteen mill tax rate for next year. The plan includes a 35 percent levy and adjustments by the treasurer to meet a $25,000 minimum revenue plus additional funds for contingencies and permanent improvements.
Port Washington detectives probe a high profile gem theft from the Cosden Mountha teen estate, with losses estimated around 110000 to the Cosden family and 16000 to Lady Mountha ten. The insured valuables included a 40000 brick pearl ring, a 25000 pink pearl ring, an 8000 diamond bracelet, and other pieces. Royal connections noted via Lady Mountha ten.
Weather notes show frost threats did not materialize as rainfall kept temperatures from dropping below the forty mark. Reports indicate no frost occurred and vegetation escaped with gardens producing better yields than feared while some damage noted along railroad lines in the state.
Citizens and businesses express concern over observed closures and disruptions to industrial and retail activity for Defense Day. Some oppose the parade and ceremonies, arguing the event serves political aims and pressures labor and commerce, while others urge steady defense support.
More than 30 million Americans will be touched by a defense day program as a national test of civilian readiness unfolds. About 2.5 million will participate directly or indirectly in mass gatherings and patriotic exercises, with radio broadcasts by General Pershing and Secretary Weeks extending the message across the country. Major cities and numerous towns plan parades and open air meetings while local committees prepare community observances to showcase civic unity.
Citizens report numerous street lights out in Electra area. The treasurer and office of the attorney are notified by phone. Electra Light Company promised prompt attention and investigation to restore lighting.
Listings for multiple stations across cities including Springfield Boyle's Thirty Acres Otsey City KDKA Pittsburgh and Omaha WCBD Zion and WEAR New York outline a sequence of programs. Featured items include East orm-Firpo-Wills bout direct from Boyle's Thirty Acres and an Easter Little Symphony Orchestra and Brecken'dxe Glee Club with concert evenings through 9 PM local time.
Union City authorities arrested Mlement J Vamlinool after an alleged car theft and attempted assault involving two young women. Vanderhout admitted the incident but claimed he shielded his companion. he faces a forthcoming union city hearing on assault and battery with potential tougher charges.
James P. Drown today concluded his twenty year tenure as secretary of the Corry Chamber of Commerce. Directors, led by President Marion Keppel, voted to reorganize and continue Chamber activities without his services. Fifteen decades of meetings under the new Municipal Building era were noted, and plans for the future remained undisclosed.
United Press reports Marines were stationed yesterday at La Ceiba, Honduras, to protect American lives and property as civil conflict rages. The cruiser Rochester shelled the port area before moving to guard the U.S. consulate at the request of Consul Wilbartson. Fighting continued on the north coast amid heavy revolutionary activity.
Governor Pinchot accepts the resignation of Royal Meeker as Secretary of Labor and Industry effective October 15. Meeker's departure follows discussions about a successor from Gabriel Moyer of the State Workmen’s Insurance fund. Meeker came to Pennsylvania from Geneva after serving with the International Labour Office.
Chicago dispatch reports continued delay in transporting Nathan Leopold and Richied Lavery to Joliet Prison. Clerk John W. Passmore said the trip would not occur tonight or tomorrow due to concerns over a parole bid. State's Attorney Crowe and officials aim to build an airtight case against parole for the youths.
The Board of Education met with President Mire Bi and members Barnes, Lovelash, Patterson, and Sweet to approve several items. The session covered home making supervision at the high school, payroll computations, library equipment, and library basement water issues with plans for new heating and plumbing updates.
Chawmin DeRosay of the Defense Day committee said the target of a thousand men was not reached yet. Enlistments in six units are accepted at the Armory Mis Evpining and at the official headquarters until 10 40 tonight and tomorrow morning. A mobilization parade will appear at the hour with all businesses and homes along the march asked to display the flag. Final exercises and the address occur at City Park after the parade. The committee noted most factories will close tomorrow morning, except a few. Mayor C L Alexander and Charles Hall returned from Buffalo, and Mrs H L Gordon visited Sherman and nearby towns today.
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