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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions prices and items including polka styles and lumber. Focus remains unclear with missing context. Readable words include open and price figures. The piece appears to be a stray catalog fragment or ad blip.
Roving crowds and industrial unrest push Pittsburgh Mills to stay open while Sharon Ohio faces severe trouble. New York State authorities rush troops to Lackawanna as riots erupt. Three dead at Fartel hospital. Mayor threatened. Violence spreads to Chicago and Gary as holiday spirit collapses.
Reports from Pittsburgh indicate the district remains unsettled with mills operating at full capacity amid rapid police mobilization. Across Lackawanna and surrounding plants crowds confront authorities as national guardsmen reinforce stricken sites.
The article notes the start of the Jewish New Year at sundown with Rosh Hashanah marking the first day of Tishrei. It mentions temple practices, fasting, prayer, and repentance, and describes customs and the religious significance of the holy period for Orthodox and broader Jewish communities.
Pilot Riddick formerly of the United States Aerial Mail Service leaves New York for Toronto to join Adams Aerial Transportation. He will pilot a plane in a cross country tour through many cities including Pittsburgh Reading Philadelphia Trenton New York and more to study potential air routes and boost aviation development amid officials seeking widespread exploration of air travel.
Pittsburgh on September 4 sees Gregory Con Hl killed in a car with Alvin after a moonlight drive. An assailant fired several shots at close range, the attackers fled, and authorities believe Black Hand gang members may be involved. One rider with Cont Ik44 claimed the shot rang out as they sped away. The motive and identities remain unclear as investigators pursue leads.
An official release states Chancellor Bunor is seriously ill and unlikely to attend duties following an apparent illness. The announcement notes the illness is not depicted as terminal and mentions weather conditions as favorable for possible recovery.
Officers warn of ongoing garden pilferage in Win rity and surrounding wards. Victims report stripped gardens and stolen produce as authorities cite a 1917 act making removal or destruction of plants a misdemeanor with penalties up to 100 dollars or a year in jail.
The Philathen Clam of the Baptist and Hicks Family were entertained at a 7 o'clock planed party evening at Bev's role with Mrs Frederick W. Troy hosting in West Pleat. Guests praised the decor, music by Anna May Pops and Eile Troy, and a farewell reception for Mire Ta Morrill bound for Los Angeles. Club discussions, gifts, and best wishes followed in a lively social page of community life.
Fragmented dispatch notes President Wilson will take no action in the strike while armistice discussions proceed. The report mentions a Preston bound train to Tayenne and references postwar reforms, labor provisions, and democracy aims to avert further industrial conflict and tyranny.
London reports a potential national railway strike as the railway workers union disputes a new wage scale. The union leadership says government offers are unsatisfactory and threaten longshoremen labor action.
Friday marks the first anniversary of the Argonne battle with local service members commemorating the losses of Corry boys and noting the 80th Division’s role in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Veterans recall the 26th through 28th September actions, the heavy barrage, and advances despite hardships.
New York September 24 Gary Still refrains from statement after meeting with press. corporation officials share a cautious mood as workers return amid ongoing wheat strike tension with no wake statements planned.
United Press reports government action against the North Watson Liquor Dealers Association accused of breaching prohibition laws. Officials including Pershing and other officers are named in a case detailing efforts to prove illicit activities and enforce statutes during the wartime period.
Cleveland authorities report rioting as strikers attacked workers at a plant, injuring several and prompting police to intervene. A trolley car was overturned and a worker was clubbed amid the clashes. No officers or strikers were reportedly killed.
Vandergrift Pa reports that the Avicellan Shes and Tu Vints Company believed the plant would resume operations. Early today the facility halted at twenty mile on the atwel Move.
Reports from Sharon indicate Lloyd George intends a 20 to America trip to attend the next session of national affairs. amid confusion details blur due to garbled text. The article notes a crisis atmosphere with references to Emigration and agricultural matters, but details are unclear.
A 1920s report from the U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Statistics notes Pennsylvania turkey production below normal. Figures show reduced output across counties including Somerset, Fulton, Westmoreland, and West Philadelphia areas.
A dense patch of 1920s telegraphy style text reports on press agents and corporate campaigns with references to National Bank of Commerce New York and various named places. It hints at publicity strategies and industry disputes amid a chorus of fragmented reports from New Orleans and Youngstown.
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