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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
1
Pittsburgh dispatch reports leaders forecast a steel workers strike Monday with no delay. Gompers argues cannot halt action. committees form for Halloween demonstration and mass mobilization across Pennsylvania valleys.
Washington observers report surprise that the threatened strike by workers has not been called off. Officials expected a national conference in Pittsburgh and a federation meeting to decide on an Octob er industrial conference outcome.
Graduate nurses gathered in Erie today for a public library event from 11 to 7 pm and a tea at the Taawrongo Hotel from 12 to 2 pm. Attendees included Mrs Gh M Bonnet, Mr Oro Wari, May Maule Thornton, Mrs Charley Walaa, and Father McBride among others.
President Wilson addressed a San Francisco crowd explaining the Allied League treaty terms and the United States voting power. He argued American movements remain under Congress control and dismissed claims of imperial aims, insisting Britain would have no greater say than the US in council decisions.
The Merit meeting of the Presbyterian Woman's Ministry after the summer vacation was held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. L. Lowy spoke on Our Plan for the Future and Mrs. G. I. Crip spoke on higher meals. Mrs. Harry Smith sang a song, Meg Baruth gave a reading, and Mrs. A. D. Colegrove hosted with tea and cake. Flowers added charm as the group planned monthly gatherings.
Reports from Avuasy and surrounding areas indicate rising fatalities from the Sunday tidal wave. No official confirmation yet from authorities, with chaotic scenes of looting and uncertain casualty counts amid ongoing rescue efforts and rain.
Washington D C September 1800 a formal welcome to General Pershing was extended by a joint session of the House and Senate. Pershing is expected to outline his plans and future work for the Army as he appears before investigating committees.
United Press dispatches report deputies sworn in to patrol lines as federal troops warned of civil unrest in Camden. Separately, mine workers clash and a gun accident wounds guards in Boston during a chaotic strike-related incident.
Mrs Samantha Ford died last evening in Warrin where death occurred and she will be taken to the home of her husband Frank J Ford at 820 Delaware Street. The funeral will be held there Friday afternoon and conducted by Rev. Gy Woolward. The interment will be in Pine Grove cemetery. She was born in Herkimer County New York and would be 92. Survived by two sons Franke and Corry Ford of Cleveland Ohio and two daughters Mrs Georgia DeSanno of San Francisco California and Mrs Lydia Pier of Los Angeles California, plus a stepdaughter Mrs Maghter Lydia Pier and one sister Mrs George Howard.
Federal court notes at Erie report true bills returned against two men for altering currency and defrauding the government. Harvey Williams of Freedman Pa found guilty of larceny from a railroad administration. Tomarco Hresiato charged with schemes to defraud related to tax on distilled spirits and related counts.
State Troopers Mannion and Murey depart from Carry after four months at the local station. They will move to Troop D headquarters in Butler Pennsylvania where orders from Captain Adama close the station for now but may reopen later. Residents regret their departure and hope for a return with the troopers in charge.
Ohio steel plants face a planned labor action as up to fifteen thousand workers may quit on Monday. Reports from organizers in Wheeling and several cities indicate large participation including Canton and Boardman areas, aiming to pressure for demands.
A court ordered recount was deemed necessary in two Tuensay primary races. Judges prepared returns with copies sent to county officials while jurors may be excused as the process begins. No change yet in the Republican mayoralty tally despite questions over voter counts in a Sixth Ward district.
Corry Grange schedules a meeting at Mantahae Hall this Saturday with songs and selections. Officers and members listed include Mrs Big Woman, Mrs Bixby, and Frank Crowell with information by Mrs Bly and Mrs Len McCrays.
Captain Theodore A. Little receives a citation from Col. George Richards for exceptionally meritorious and outstanding services with the 113th Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces in France. The award honors his conduct during active war service and his leadership while serving with Company A and within the home regiment.
A crowded afternoon program featured auto and motorcycle events at the fair with a Michigan special and Disbrow leading multiple races. Gilehrint and Prandin chased category wins as riders faced off on dirt and mile tracks amid weather and crowd excitement reported by the local paper.
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