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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
7
United Press reports Pittsburg April 22 that Westinghouse won a Russian government order worth about a million dollars for railway air brake equipment. The Russian plants will be supplied from Pittsburgh, with 17 500 air brake units included as part of the schedule.
Washington April 22 All the acts by the Hea duties connected with the death of American citizen Lyon Thrasher aboard the British liner Falaba after a German submarine torpedo attack have been placed in President Wilsons hands. Officials debate the proper U S response, weighing protection of citizens against acceptable conduct by Germany. Ambassador Page and others report the crisis tests U S policy on neutral rights and wartime conduct.
The state department has received fairly complete accounts of the Faluba case involving the former French reigning family member. A further report is expected, though details remain unclear, and a final section in the cape Wil may be deferred until the receipt of additional information.
The Hudson Six-40 is presented as a large seven-seat car with a 128 inch wheel base and removable seats. It boasts 1000 pounds lighter weight and a new type motor reducing operating costs by about 30 percent. Priced at 1550 dollars fob Detroit, it contrasts with earlier sixes that cost twice as much three years earlier.
Reports from Chihuahua to Brownsville detail Worcester’s release on cash bond and consular actions. Carranza envoy reassures no repeat. British airship shed damage at Ghent highlights ongoing bombardments. German offensives and Allied counterattacks frame daily briefings from London and Paris. Wheat and hay drought devastates Ohio valley and Midwestern states as officials assess losses.
Kane Pa April 22 Forest fires raging in this section destroyed 1000 cords of chemical wood owned by the McKean Chemical Company. The wood valued at over 5000 dollars was piled in woods near Swiesmount ready for abatement. Families fought flames all night to save their homes as fears grew that more wood would burn.
York Pennsylvania reports a 12 year old girl named Torah Nicholas missing. Her Greek Gypsy family fears she was abducted by a roaming group to which they belong. They believe a necklace worn by the child, studded with twenty gold pieces, recently disappeared, including a number of Uncle Sam ten dollar coins and Spanish coins.
A bizarre creature born in Norwalk, Connecticut on April 2, described as half pig half human with human features, causing a stir among dentists. The infant emerged in the home of Albert Kunze and is reported to be a solitary birth with unusual characteristics.
Nestor Clarkson, evangelist and husband of Mabel B Clarkson, files an affidavit in the circuit court stating his wife plans to marry another man at 800M 8. He claims she devoted him to ministry and lives with Owes Conn, a noted burglar, who was shot by a policeman in San Francisco while he pursued his trade.
Warm weather approaches and Corry II Company announces low season rates. Water is described as evaporated, condensed, and frozen spring water with no contamination, safe for drinks and even for toads.
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