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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1919
Page
1
Pittsburgh mills push for higher production while Bethlehem plant threats of a strike loom. Across Ohio and New Kensington operations rise or pause as unions and management maneuver, with large-scale equipment upgrades planned and posters urging workers to return to work amid the national labor tension.
In Washington, the secretary of the interior denied he would resign after a Senate inquiry into a graft report. The tense exchange occurred as he asserted he had not thought of quitting, while the capital braces for a weather fair and a Friday event.
Washington February 27 Senate labor committee will hear employers furthering the question of ending the steel strike. Judge Gary to testify before the committee Wednesday. United Steelworkers head Pitapatrick and Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor deny outrunning arbitration. The committee may turn to urging employers and workers to accept arbitration to end the strike.
United Preany Sharon reports Sharon plants restarting operations after layoffs. Carnegie Steel says many workers returning and another shutdown was placed that night. Shenango Valley is filled with union notices claiming plants are resuming on a broader scale with no disturbances reported locally.
A proposed environmental statute would make it a misdemeanor to set fires on woodlands or adjacent lands and to damage trees on another’s land. Convictions could yield fines up to one thousand dollars and imprisonment up to six months, with court discretion and related costs.
Kano dispatch reports a hazing case probe surrounding the death of Pranely Motiillough at Colgate University. Local sophomores and prominent citizens discuss forming a committee to investigate the circumstances amid public mourning and calls for accountability.
Patti, renowned soprano of Broooshit, dies today at her home in London. Her legacy as a celebrated opera singer and notable performer in English theatre endures, with tributes pouring in from fans and fellow artists across the arts community.
Aboard the presidential special train en route from Indiana to Washington, President Wilson rests unsettled after nervous exhaustion. Dr Grayson stays aboard, no morning bulletin given. the journey continues with officials hopeful for arrival early tomorrow.
Washington dispatch reports no change in plans for next week as leaders weigh peace treaty, League questions, and an October Industrial Conference. State Department proceeds with welcomes for the King and Queen of Belgium, with no word on a presidential pause or additional meetings.
Severe industrial action halts Britain’s railways with no trains moved since midnight. Government faces a major test as organized labor mobilizes a half million workers and the transportation network stalls. Food ministry reports stockpiles enough to last about six weeks amid rising shortages and fears of hunger nationwide.
County saloon keepers have paid October state quota licenses as they await possible openings before the national prohibition amendment takes effect in January. Most dealers have secured October licenses. rumors persist of openings delayed to October 15 amid federal court decisions on wartime prohibition demobilization and thePalmer administration.
In New York on October 27 shots were fired during a fight between striking workers and authorities at DeHugon Manufacturing in Brooklyn. Several men were injured as the conflict interrupted production and heightened tensions at the mill.
Fragmented report shows William Johnson and others tied to a case in Erie with requests for a new trial. Local court activity mentions W R Read and defense by A Dutt. Balloon incidents and other scattered details appear in the same column.
The supreme council warns Germany that all supply lines will be cut if evacuation of the Bulli privybook is not completed immediately. Marshall Pooh is assigned to notify the German government of the action and the urgency of timely evacuation.
Local interests purchase the large Spencerville furniture factory from the Citizens Bank of Spencerville. Biederman Kitchen Cabinet works will be dismantled and moved to Spencerville, with 40 workers employed immediately and more to follow within a year. O. I Wheelock of Cleveland will serve as president, J. J Patterson of Corry as secretary and treasurer, and Oxwar Bandidist to oversee factory operations as the plant becomes a major furniture producer in the region. The buyer group includes Wheelock and Patterson among others, and the facility is set to expand under new ownership.
A Tahery number of Masons from Corry Wall Thire are traveling to Jamestown Kentucky for a Moriah Lodge initiative. They will depart at 10:35 p.m. and return home by 3:95 a.m. A representative delegation is expected to attend the vital gathering.
United Press reports a 40 000 strong strike by Bethlehem Line workers after the national committee ordered action. Secretary Foster testified to the union’s readiness to strike and warned New Castle and other Pennsylvania plants could follow with related operations affected.
In Conneaut a police chief faced suspension as the mayor and council weigh charges following a fatal shooting and calls to purge the department. The tenure of Chief Brown is in question after a year of tense city politics and staffing changes.
Kiocalntereat ix uip Lytiway Cats struction company seeks laborers to complete Haro Crapke pavement and bridges. The crew must arrive by Monday morning at Malyeirdk Center to begin driving equipment to the job site.
Real estate transfers list moves for Glenn Trooks from 221 Hart Street to Dr Christie’s home. Dr Christie and family relocate to Dr Hir’s residence on Wort Church Street with most household goods shipped to Washington DC for mid autumn relocation. George Lester and family leave Brooks residence at 22 Bath Street sold to photographer Blaine Blenn for 110 Park Center.
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