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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1916

Page

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Plan to Demand Action From City on New Lighting Plan

A fragmented report details the War of Commerce and local property owners pressing the City Commission to approve a new lighting proposal for the sewage plant. It notes opposition from business groups, calls for a forthright cost, and outlines potential delays and funding questions tied to a municipal policy and contractor agreement.

City Commission War of Commerce Ortore Uw Cot Willy Gytan Wilkuouting Nin Ie Wie Wanlil Brooke Viahinge Lndefinitely Commoren Ajgreemant Wits Mora Foholution Dither Éiby Ware HYG Dee Aveloue Titila Owen i Merniy AG Board of Commienen

Young lad badly hurt after cart incident on Columbus Ave

An 11 year old boy sustained severe head and body injuries after being dragged by a cow on rough ground near a farm. He was taken home, then to Dr G E Bennett for immediate surgery. Condition improved through the night but initial reports described critical injuries and high pain. The incident involved a rope attached to the boy and a drive across farm terrain.

Columbus Meyers G. E. Bennett Highdy City

Birthday Party for Albert Bros Smith at Norwood Home

Mrs. Harry Smith entertained about twenty five children this afternoon from two to five at the Norwood home on Mutt wiroot in honor of her son Albert Bros Smith who turned eleven. Games and music provided fun for the youngsters. The party moved at five o clock to the Franklin Street home of Mrs. Mex Molines Sr. where decorations and more festivities awaited. The children enjoyed an Easter party atmosphere with cake and treats and a memorable afternoon concludes with happy memories.

Harry Smith Firth Nor Muttwiroot Albert Bros Smith Amos Musig Mex Molines Franklin Atroot Miho Homt

Weather Worthar Thow Tonight and Sun Gy Warrior Sundry

A fragmentary weather note lists Worthar thow tonight and Sun gy Warrior Sundry with forecasts unreadable for specific conditions. The brief hints at a regional forecast but lacks reliable details or measurements.

Jonathan Lodge Installation Receives Lodge Officers

Jonathan Lodge held a special session this week with GM Bingham installing officers including N.G. Julio Ohrn V.G. Anwis Ry SM Bushy Trouauvar conductor George Kittlaverger Wardens Willian Capitus Tauhainy 0 S.C. B Toynosday and more. After the installation a fine banquet for members and visitors followed with a social session concluding the evening.

Tonathan Lodge Feld GM Bingham N.G Julio Ohrn A. Febimans Anwis Ry

Yard engine derailment on siding report

The Pennsylvania yard engine was thrown from the climax siding in an afternoon incident. Crews worked for two hours to retrack the locomotive without serious damage to engine or track. Officials noted seasonal trouble on sidings and adjacent trackage during this time.

Pennsylvania Climax

Imr Jones Died This Morning After Explosion Visit

Oscar W Jonen of Columbus died this morning at the Hall home while visiting Mr Raymond and others injured in the explosion of the anger house bollow. He suffered a stroke at Columbus and never recovered. Survived by two daughters Mrs George Faulks and Miss Tra Jones. Funeral services Monday at 1 pm at the honty and 2:40 at weet maca church in Columbus Tus lumbue cemetery.

Oscar W. Jonen James Hell Columbus Jonan Raymond the Honty

Twelve Men Burned at Pittsburg Plant Disaster

Twelve workers were badly burned at a Pittsburg plant when a glue furnace exploded during transfer operations. Most victims suffered severe injuries. three were seriously burned, and the others in serious or critical condition. Names and ages of the injured include Eile Wilt, Tok Staikt, Prayk Waulwieh, and others. Authorities investigated the accident at the Krout Jones and Janighlin plant in Woodmyn as workers labored near a hot kettle and dangerous vats.

Mitanirg Norith Dwarvesen Atwinns Aartlow Krout Jones and Janighlin

Franklin Strike Ends After Partial Victory

Franklin April 8 United Press reports machinists and shop employees ended a several weeks old strike returning to work. They had sought an eight hour day with nine hours pay, a 20 percent raise, and union recognition. A compromise granted an eight hour day and twelve and one-half percent increase. About three hundred workers idle at peak.

United Press Franklin Iin Dolon Wu IL van Aree Ahlon Atria

MRS LINNEN DIES AT HOME AFTER ILLNESS

Mrs Hugh Linnen dies at her home 22 West Irving Street after an illness. Widow of Tate Hye Linney she leaves two daughters Mrs Will Tudge of Pasadena California and Mrs Dan Dalry of Thinnity. Funeral services set for Tuesday morning at 9 oclock from St Thomas Church. Friends are asked to omit flowers.

Hugh Linven West Irving Tate Hye Linney Will Tudge Pasadens Cal Dan Dalry Thinnity Gelock St. Thomas Ghoroh

Crowd at U C T dance enjoys informal evening

A good sized crowd attended a United Commercial travel or a held and dancing party in the Hort building. About thirty couples, young and old, gathered and enjoyed the informal dance with Miherty Orchestra providing music.

U.C.T. Dance Miherty Orchestra Theu Tupoh Arcado Mosnea

Berlin Says Sussex Torpedoing Violated Orders

Berlin asserts the torpedoing of the Sussex breached orders issued by the government and naval command. The note claims the German high command warned captains not to attack ships without explicit permission, emphasizing adherence to instruction amid wartime tensions.

Berlin Sussex

Dutch Government Passes New War Bill

The Dutch parliament passed a war bill today under urgent conditions. The measure requires military action only if the situation demands it. Public sentiment remains high and the outcome of the crisis is uncertain as officials expect clarifications in days ahead.

United Frees Hage Avr BIA Bi

President Returning To Capital Warhineton Report

Fragmented OCR text mentions a president returning to Washington and a convoy reaching the capital. It references a war context, dates, and names like Park and Heine, but the legible material is garbled. The piece hints at political or wartime activity with unclear specifics and unclear figures.

Bandits Halted But Route Remains Threatened

U S lines report safe as bandits in hills along motor truck routes fail to attack. Columbus New Mexico dispatch notes cautious optimism while noting potential threats along the Iroca Grande to Columbia corridor. Infantry expedition proceeds, but observers warn the Chihun Wun hills could see renewed danger and attacks.

United Presd Columbus Staton Lona Iroca Grande Dariné Pat Wesk Columbia Bock Grande Bie Villa Conmar Chihun Wun

Crown Prince Advances as Protectory Progress Church Burns

Paris dispatches report German Crown Prince gains near Verdun while heavy fires burn the Church of Our Lady of Victory at St Johns Protectory in Lackawanna New Mexico linking the blaze to damage at the adjacent institution. Parochial toll projected at twenty thousand dollars. Firemen narrowly escaped collapse as steeple portions fell. Also reports United States Army officer Rivers near death from pneumonia at Cagaos Grandes.

London Paris Ranewndt Turin Verdun Haus Court Hill 287 Hethivcourt Mauss Bank United Press Butta Stoopla St John's Lackawanna Heath St. John's Protectory Jumbus, N. M Ade .G Lleitt T. Y. Rivers United States Army Cagaa Grandes Fort Biles Tapital

Transport Sunk in Adriatic War News

A brief UP report from Parla dated April notes a new Austrian transport sunk in the Adriatic by marine action. Details are scant, with the announcement offering no further particulars on the vessel or the incident.

Uy United Press Parla Marine Mataronch Wimarine Austriah Adriatic

Villa at bay as afternoon reports trickle in

Afternoon reports from San Antonio claim Villa’s capture or death remains uncertain. Messages from military officials indicate Wilman is being moved to Day, with officers doubting the next move from Mexico will occur soon. Authorities say extra troops are being summoned to the border as the government steadies preparations.

San Antonio Mt Wadqaurtary Ville Fark St Holaton Luymy Mox-ies Wilman Anille Washington Mexico Villa

Torpedoed and Mines Hit British Ships

A London dispatch reports two ships mined and another torpedoed in the last twenty four hours. Chantala was 405 feet long and part of the convoy, with crews saved. Bra onton and Clyde were damaged, both noted as small steamers, while all hands reportedly survived.

United Prose London Apr Steel Dee

May Probe Chicago Milk Combines

United Press reports in Chicago that amid distribution tie ups and dealer supply constraints, a price agreement at 1.55 dollars demanded by farmer groups may trigger a federal probe. The office of Federal District Attorney Olne stated a review will assess possible violations of federal law by the buyer cartels and the farmer cooperative station.

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