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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
1
Result of local primary decides election with Hose Company state victories and one exception Maj Phelps carrying the city in county treasurer contest Walker and Kraemer chosen for county commissioners in a multi-party nomination context.
The city commission race produced Laurie as the sole incumbent re elected by a unusual primary result. Howard Barnes Rogers and Renmy led the slate with Barnes and Rogers securing most Republican votes while Laurie faced no opposition for treasurer, and the election reflected public reaction to police department handling and local administration.
United Press reports Gilbert won the Sharon Republican nomination over Trent by 600 votes in yesterday's primary. Democrats had no opponent in the field. Boland and Mulderberg are vacationing in New York and Philadelphia.
New York open shows uneven prices with declines in several rails and industrials. Broad market activity appears tentative as traders react to early losses and firming sectors while investors assess inflation signals and corporate guidance.
United Press reports from Corpus Christi show the Gulf storm death toll climbing to 197 with bodies recovered along the coast from Port Arthur to White Point and inland towns. Mayor estimates place toll near 200 as relief efforts continue and thousands are rendered homeless or sheltered in makeshift facilities.
United Press report from Linton dated September 17 cites about 250 dead after the Sunday storm and hurricane wave. Several mutilated bodies are found, along with unidentified corpses. authorities promise more recoveries as cleanup begins.
A brief dispatch states the plot that led to Fiume's closure by Gabriel de Annunelo's forces was organized in Venice. No further details were available. reports indicate six artillery regiments were mobilized, with troops preparing to return after officers dispersed.
Mrs Laura W Willow deputy ancretary of the Womens Resist Corps inspected Comps 20 40 in Johnaen burg yesterday after a State Armory meeting. She praised the corps ten new members enrolled and noted thorough work and strong finances. Willow departed for Columbus to attend the national convention and District No 14 convention in OU City.
Fragmented report notes the president and officials in Frisco and Oakland amid wartime policy moves. Mentions peace treaty, international tensions, and anticipated announcements from Washington next month. references labor groups and congressional representatives in the context of national action.
Multiple business owners complain of plate glass windows being damaged. Suspects allegedly smash front windows with a chip-diamond ring and pepper hormone traces, causing visible harm. Police say the offense is a Belong one and will prosecute those caught in the act.
About 200 members of the Order of Railway Telegraphers attended a gathering yesterday. Representives from Maine, Pennsylvania and D A V P were present with the event sponsor and a well known organizer spoke twice. The talks were described as warmly received and aimed to boost attendance and membership.
Aged Mrs Mutheren and her son Ate leave for Roumania tonight while her husband, stationed with Standard Oil in Roumania, returns from Mexico after a months stay. The couple’s children will remain in the county at St Joseph Academy in Milwaukee as the family plans a quiet return.
Report from Sapte 17 states an United States Army plane was caught in a storm and landed eighty miles from Laredo on the Rio Grande. The flash of a parade and political notes from Washington are noted as the day extends. Dairymen held a meeting at Union City amid talks on milk prices and production plans.
In the county race Democratic candidate Millard Jiy Vinvia leads for treasurer by over four hundred votes amid a tangled contest. Vincent Gifford aims for state attorney general by party lines. Rumsteeling secures the trade nomination. Gros and Appleby contend for conductor and other county posts as the ballot tally evolves throughout the afternoon.
President Wilson arrived in California to push treaty ratification. A welcoming committee greeted him in Oakland while crowds along the harbor cheered the special train. Signal flags and loud shouts accompanied the motorcade as he traveled through California towns.
United Press reports Senator Borah, returning to Washington from a Midwest speaking tour, urging Americans to oppose acceptance of the treaty and the League of Nations. He argues true American sons should support anti League positions and accelerate action without further debate. Senator Johnson continues to advocate for oath of the President.
Boston reports show a vote among 3500 telephone operators on a sympathy strike connected to a walkout. The city government’s reluctance to join the action and the plan for a general strike are noted, with mixed indications from the unreliability of results.
Cracking reports show speakers urging postponement of a possible steel strike as delegates gather for the conference. A speaker warned a strike may erupt and questioned detente while others forecast adjournment for hours and possible extension to tomorrow amid tense talks in the hall.
Crowds gather as auto races draw big numbers at the fair grounds noon. Several shops display shin and the headlots proceed to take in the faces. Three motorcycle races are planned. The day also features a goat show and a bucking event on the Washington diamond expected to draw many spectators.
Paris dispatch says the peace conference approved the draft treaty with Bulgaria. The accord will be formalized at the foreign office Friday morning, with a ceremony planned. The report notes tentative connections to ongoing events at the conference.
The first army food consignments arrived this morning and will be delivered in stages this afternoon. About thirty units are expected to ship today with orders to go out in small lots over the next weeks. officials anticipate several more consignments before all orders are filled.
Erie Stars travel to face local rivals this evening in a high stakes game. Star players Kwve Rah, Boraia, Mannix, Ferhat, Kaplan, Tratiuger, Gorter and Monle headline a lineup aiming to upset the home team. Corry leads the visitors with strong form as the Northwestern League title race looms.
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