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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports indicate U S and Carranza clash over withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. Officials flag uncertainty as 49th march plans loom and Mexican authorities weigh formal replies. Public sentiment in San Antonio and border posts fuels rumors of possible notes exchanges and policy shifts.
A wartime report describes efforts to mobilize students in France and Germany amid Verdun fighting. Officials discuss suppressing unrest and directing youth toward national causes while noting pressures from the Russian front and looming shortages.
A severely intoxicated man assaulted a young boy on Main Street, causing facial injuries and profuse bleeding. The father had the assailant detained and he was released after agreeing to pay a physician's charges. Another intoxicated man, found nearby, was locked up to sober up.
The funeral for Mrs. W. H. Holder was held at eleven o clock this morning from her First Avenue home. A brief prayer service was conducted by Reverend Brainord of the United Brothers Church. Relatives attended, and the rose was laid in accord with local custom.
Speakers at a county Wild Life League meeting urged establishing a 2000 acre protected area to preserve game. The event featured Erin Diapateh and Sansom of Fitzwaugh with Richard Brown expected to attend.
A disrupted report notes William Willard Howerd of New York, secretary of Albanian Toler Commission, leading a relief mission. He travels from Albany with 160,000 in charvalion, aiming to restore normal conditions in Albania amid epidemic fears and economic strain.
Washington reports Carranza’s note does not demand a halt to the expedition. The Mexican ambassador has yet to deliver the note to the State Department. The ambassador asks only for negotiations on a mutual withdrawal of Mexican troops and silent end to operations, not transfer of command to Carranza forces.
Report notes candidates for assembly include Hidaie at Harborumete and Walker of Springfield as contenders. Mayville paths indicted as favorable for campaign work. Local mortality data shows average age at death around 70.3 years and a remodeling project on the Cohen building is mentioned as completed.
The school board met Wednesday with the committee on papers reporting no major changes to Hatch Washington and Fairview grounds. Auer and others reported good general school conditions, with plans for a public library outlay in Carry and a high school commencement program committee appointed.
Corry Furniture Company moves today from C R Rogars building to the City Building. Contractor Fohrman removed the shield and completed the new front for the store room. interior fitting and removal progress. George Carolike handles stock transfer from Mala Street to the new store. expected to be ready for a formal opening next week.
A Rome report states Kaiser has returned, with empress Neda Yarrow said to have escaped death after a deadly incident. The item cites a United Press dispatch and notes April date in Gesiya.
A jumble of names and charges describes a German bomb plot tied to Hoboken. Captains Van Sleluwne and Starnlin, plus:)
A dog suspected of rabies was shot after sample tests confirmed a violent case. Health officials warn that many dogs are being kept under quarantine with inadequate care and threaten stronger action to curb the spread.
Wheelock resident Mrs Albert Smith died at Corry Hospital at 6 30 oclock after a brief illness. She had been brought to the hospital yesterday morning from her daughter’s home where she had been staying. Survived by her husband and several children.
Paris reports reveal German claims about a submarine attack on the Sussex. Walter Presa Leanston notes British reactions and French government statements while awaiting further confirmation from German sources.
A distorted dispatch from San Antonio dated April 18 describes Carrancistas firing on American troops marching through Parrett. General Funston and source Gert Smit Gutlerex report no casualties as the Americans reportedly advanced and maintained discipline.
A memo from NM columnist Waited Pre Golimban states Carranza’s demand likely to be met and U S troops in Mexico may withdraw. He notes Carranza troops at strategic border positions and suggests the move could be a bargaining tactic amid tense communications.
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