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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1919
Page
1
Bethlehem plants show rising returns to work as union leaders report improved morale and several facilities resume operations. Across the region, key steel and iron works such as Carnegie Steel and Shenango Valley plants posted partial or full staff returns, with some sites still awaiting full recovery.
The Pennsylvania National Guard reorganization plan was discussed by officers from Franklin and nearby cities at the Army building on Friday. General Tilvie led talks with officers including Major Blain Amathors and Major Fevndetck Schoonmaker to outline enrollment, commissions, and possible mobilization, with hopes many ex service members will join.
Captain Harry Douglas, noted for his service, has arrived in New York after spending over two years overseas. Crowds and officials anticipate his appearance at a public event later this week as word of his arrival spreads through the city.
United Press telegram details President Wilson’s restless night and illness delaying his planned address on the proposed treaty ratification. Dr. Grayson’s bulletin notes likely absence from an upcoming industrial conference on October 6. Belgium’s King and Queen reportedly set to visit Washington ahead of wartime events.
An 18 year old boy from Bore Smith was seriously hurt when a companion attempted to throw a pitchfork at him in a barn near Carhir Hill. The fork pierced the abdomen causing a severe wound. He was taken to Corry hospital where Dr. Willette treated him in serious condition. Miss MGKAttrick arrived to oversee the city’s upcoming musical production Katalin Doo to be staged locally.
Corry baseball season closed with a double setback at Waretu and Warren. Lincolville defeated Corry 7 to 1 in Waretu as Lodestro pitched well and Becko, Alderman, and Shreves featured in scoring mishaps. Warren ousted Corry 8 to 3 at Warren, with Robnson earning the win for Warren while Corry struggled at the plate and in the field.
The steel workers’ strike appears to be waning as Bethlehem plants resume operation. Roughly 20 percent of Bethlehem workers had joined the walkout, while most Bethlehem facilities including Altoona Titanville and Sparrows Point reported returns to work. Steel districts show improved conditions. at Buffalo, heavy production resumed with about 600 workers reporting. No disorders at opening. White House says Florence installments will proceed despite the president’s illness.
Grocers in the city will continue Wednesday afternoon closings for one year starting October 1. Stores including shoe, clothing, grocery, and other shops plus markets and barber shops will participate. The move, popular with merchants and employees, follows prior trials and may inspire similar closures by other dealers.
A resolution was introduced by Senator Now of Indiana asking the State Department to provide information on the reported easing of the coast of Dalmatia and the possible detachment of American marines. Opposition to the measure awaits action by House leaders.
United Press reports London September 9 that Britain could face a prolonged railway strike with key transport crippled. Analysts say a 40 hour window may decide if workers return or if a long siege develops. Government plans to call stokers and engineers to break the stoppage were discussed, with sympathy strikes possible among transportation federation members.
A car ran off a high bank near Windley Lake road and narrowly avoided overturning last evening near the echoed school bridge. Mrs Tangdon and Mr Langdon were injured, but the vehicle, driven by W M Dusty, escaped serious damage as workers and police directed traffic and secured the scene on a detour.
Loose, violent descriptions recount mob violence against Black residents in Omaha amid martial law. National and local officials deploy troops to quell unrest after a wave of anti-Black attacks and lynching threats, with descriptions of streets and public fear.
United Press reports Ohio National Guard mobilized in response to an emergency linked to a large strike wave. Officials anticipate Guard deployment to border areas near West Virginia. deputies mobilized to secure key locations as tensions rise and workers plan further actions.
Park bank cashier Schwarm Tormox admitted guilt on count of omaboddlenignt and perjury. He faced a second charge as the date neared, with the court noting a potential loss of around 300,000. The proceedings reflect a high profile financial crime case.
Pennsylvania lawmakers authorize competitive ninth scholarships to aid high school graduates in pursuing higher education. Each county gains one scholarship per senatorial district, with $100 yearly for four years to cover college expenses. Exams to select winners will be held October 11, 1919, across high schools, under the State Board of Education.
In Youngstown on September 20 Mrs Kate McLaughlin aged 60 was found dead in a field near a roadside barn. Police suspect foul play as a knife or blunt force instrument may have been used and a neighbor reported hearing a struggle late at night. Detectives question a local husband and two gatekeepers as possible witnesses.
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