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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
1
Governor Janos M. Cox restarted his stumping tour heading toward Albuquerque New Mexico after a derailment incident derailed a foreign train. An engineer was injured and Cox's party crawled through windows to safety while plans to resume campaigning in New Mexico continued amid the accident aftermath.
Reports say Lord Mayor Patrick MacSwiney grew weaker after another collapse. Doctors offered no firm prognosis and the protest leader remained under strict medical care as tensions and international interest mounted.
A Senate inquiry focuses on government publications alleged to favor the League of Nations and Governor Cox. An investigating committee will question officials about a bureau publication known as School List and its relation to the Fluongwo of Nations.
A county registration tally shows 164 women registered in Columbus with 100 in Columbia township and 70 in the Spring Crowle district. The summary lists district totals and notes overall county participation.
The East Main Home School Association met to discuss the year's story and plan activities. Attendees reviewed the building needs and upcoming events.
A dynamite bomb found in the wash room of the elevated avenue station of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company was defused by Policeman Michael Fortinelo. The device carried a lit fuse and could have destroyed the surrounding area. Federal investigators probe possible links to labor unrest amid a tense strike season.
The Wall Street explosion investigation admitted no clues to identify those responsible. Authorities, including eight federal and municipal agencies, found no evidence linking the blast to a bomb plot. Only the district attorney’s office remains undecided, with some officials considering an accident.
Tomorrow evening at the auditorium Ada Jones and her company of artists will perform under the American Legion auspices. The program includes violinist Wsthor Atwhagen, humorist Allen 'rok, pianist Nowika Tres, and vocalist Ads Young.
Mio Cole of the Baptist Church and Rev F W Troy hosted a gathering at the Seley North Center street home with several friends. An indoor baseball game featured Gertrude Cottrell as captain of the Blues and Jo Ann Sullivan as the Rede with George Kyoto and Humpiee. the Blues won 6 to 9. A silver spoon was presented to the honored guest and a luncheon followed.
Delegates JG Koltsoo J B Paltorgon and Joe Clark will represent the Sneal branch of He dairymen at the county organization meeting in Union City this evening. Plans are expected to address the milk shortage following announcments from cooperatives that no more milk will be available after October 1. A Toral Wagive meeting is set for tomorrow evening at Spivman’s Hall.
United Press reports ongoing ambushes by Sinn Fein forces against government police and troops in Ireland. Reprisals by the authorities are noted as the week progresses, with veterans among the rebels and clashes in Clare and Carlow. A police message was held up, casualties reported, and Dublin papers condemn the reprisals.
Reports from Rome describe violence as labor groups seize control of industrial plants with armed factions in the streets. The crisis mirrors broader labor agitation as authorities seek to restore order and require government action while negotiations continue in Washington regarding international labor and political tensions.
Massachusetts prepares coal rationing as fuel shortages persist. A separate report notes injuries from a hunting accident where a 14 year old, Walter I Muigran, died after a gun discharged during an attempted rescue.
A fragment reports a Tadion Aid Society gathering at Mrs W. Ne Joned’s Marion Street home yesterday afternoon with about thirty attendees. Refreshments were served by the committee including Mrs Tones Mrs Miller and Miss May How.
Advertisers are urged to provide copy by 4 PM on the preceding publication date. Meeting the deadline is essential to ensure display ads are arranged and published under the required conditions.
Reports from Washington and major cities indicate broad price reductions across autos, clothing, textiles and other goods. Henry Pord predictions cited, with Ford and Franklin firms announcing auto price cuts to near prewar levels to curb unemployment.
Federal agents scheduled to visit Cory to investigate alleged liquor violations. A prior visit by two agents found no arrests or clear violations but local hotels and small stores reportedly sold liquor. A suspected disorderly house and a noted boysage operation were mentioned as connected to the case.
Digest of New York stock quotations from Logen and Bryan with listings for Amer T, Kenora Motors, Great Northern, Lagkawanna Steel, and others. The report also mentions bond notes and commuter stocks, plus a brief note on an auto racing program and social events in a historical city setting.
London dispatch reports General Wrangel’s forces routing the Soviet 6th division in Crimea, forcing Bolshevik troops northeast and taking about 100 prisoners. Separately in Warea on Sept 28 Polish and Lithuanian troops resumed hostilities, bombarding a Polish outpost at Taiko Glube as Bolshevik advances in Volhynia continued.
Scores from the woolly shoot show Dane 07 Nichols 98 Skinner 92 Rickerson 87 Lindsay 87 King 80 Spicer 79 Ashton 68 Young 60 Damon 7 with many others. The Erie Rod and Gun Club event is expected here Saturday afternoon as the sharp shooters with Springfield rifles compete for advancement.
Millerand elected president of France by the National Assembly to succeed Paul Dewarhaml as health issues prompted transition. Deselignes planned resignation. Millerand secured a broad majority amid Radical dissent as Foret and Bourgeoin rejected the nomination.
Mio high school football opens its season Saturday with a game at Youngsville. Coach Sieg announced the traveling squad includes Mark Contery Brundage, Miller, Akamanil Stockham, Tacklesems Ming, Pier Ondas Group, quarterback Splesman, fullback Dickson, outerman, Thomas Jewell Shily, Mecray Ysaibs.
The Coreyites have won 32 games this season in a 48 game schedule with 11 percent losses and a scoring margin of 808 points for and 28 percent against. Upcoming trip to Celaton faces Warton's squad as contest hero noted for October 2.
May A. D. Troat of Union City was named to succeed Rev O O Horan as moderator at the Oil Creek Baptist election in Erie last evening. Also named treasurer and other officers were indicated in the readable fragments of a damaged notice.
Members of the Mary A Haree Non Guild and guests enjoyed an ice cream social and dance at the Star Armory with Damon’s six piece orchestra playing from 8:30 to midnight. Tables offered homemade cakes and a homey atmosphere as funds were raised for a room at the Cosy hospital. Weather interrupted plans for another party next month.
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