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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
1
Federal investigators press a nationwide search for perpetrators following a catastrophe that killed 33 people. Officials say letters warn of danger and point to a time bomb. Arrests are anticipated before nightfall as authorities widen the roundup of suspected radicals across the country. A man in Canada is sought in connection with the case.
Reports from multiple U S cities describe heightened security around public buildings including White House and financial districts. Investigations trace the Wall Street explosion to a planned attack, with authorities conducting mass roundups and stepped up patrols as they pursue suspects and examine warnings tied to the blast.
Reported misfired bomb incident in New York and Montgomery notes a brigadier general moving to establish a temporary command post in Birmingham. Authorities chase a possible mastermind. Justice Department cites Visa bomb as cause and searches for wagon owner. Grand jury may be convened to probe the attack.
United Press reports in Sacramento California that Governor Cox urged progressive Republicans to abandon reactionary control. He warned patronage power could push them to join another party or split within their own ranks if the GOP lurches away from Lincoln and Roosevelt ideals during his four day California tour.
Sixty members of Jamestown Lodge No. 205 hosted a Masonic gathering last evening at Magonie Hall with visitors from Titue Villa Tuunestown Spartenwhyne and Col Kimbus. The session featured an important program, a buffet luncheon, and a Jamestown fileo Club performance, with guests departing by automobile around midnight.
Wilmington dispatch reports that miners will likely end vacation and return to work as the union leaders announce no further layoff or vacation prolongation. The workers resumed shifts this morning.
A draft working program is set for the Commerce Board to discuss industrial development recreation and commercial growth. The committee list includes W Olde DA 1 Ettom Warton DuRosay R Rogers R Alls Civig James Wright F Ayloveland James W Campbell Robert Pattern Atlin Colegrave Royy M.S Awiton Frank J. Babbitt D A Stennett D MacKourie Glenn Brooks and others to meet tonight in joint session to outline preliminary plans and appoint subcommittees.
Paris dispatch reports Premier Millgeanil presented President Paul Deschanel's resignation to the cabinet. The French cabinet called the National Assembly to meet in the Versailles palace on nine next Tuesday to elect a successor to Deschanel.
Funeral services for Mrs Velia M Vella were held at St Momag Church this morning with Requiem Mass and vocal solos. Relatives and friends attended. grandchildren and great grandchildren also present. Interment followed at West Point Cemetery with many local relatives listed among attendees.
A late inquest into a fatality near Ranch Creek examined the railroad incident and found no blame assigned. Witnesses described a telegraph operator’s lack of notice before a special train ran, leading to the death of Dan Rodsdony, Wilkinson, and George Woollard near Spring Creek. A coroner’s jury convened at Spring Desk, with Dr L D Paige and others present.
Johnny Kapsar leads the Erie semi pro team in the opener of a new series against Gorryston. Burdick and Retoined Kapsur are noted players, with attendance expected at the Washington street ground on Crapdall.
Representing bondholders, Tumor My Wright assisted in the sale of Corry Voir and Delving Park Association property. The date and sale terms were pledged, with unclear final bids and ongoing developments expected soon.
Physicians from Erie Warren Crawford and Venango counties attended a session hosted by the Medical Club of Corry. Dr Catherine Law Wright presided, Dr George Crile spoke on Abdominal Surgery, and a welcome address opened the program with an after-session reception in the building basement.
Dispatches from London citing United Press describe anti Bolshevik uprisings across scattered Russian sectors. Unrest grows in Ukraine while Wrangel reports gains south of Novoalexandrovsk, capturing prisoners and booty as negotiations in Paris loom for aid policy.
Pennsylvania's 35 third-class cities plan millage hikes to raise city tax revenue in 1920. Eleven cities maintain 11919 levels, with Uniontown lowering rates and Sharon becoming a third-class city. overall assessed valuations rise while per capita taxes vary widely. Easton shows the highest per capita tax, while Carbondate records the lowest. data compiled by the Department of Internal Affairs under Secretary James Woolward and Herman Knisely.
A reception was held in honor of Rev and Mrs Qi My McIntyre for the return of Mr MeIntyre. Rev Haakett gave the welcome address, praising the local pastorate. The Central Garage takes over the Chevrolet agency through a direct factory contract, with a new service station to be established and repair facilities to be offered locally.
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