14 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
1
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Railroad workers meet President Wilson in the White House to seek arbitration and a settlement. A. I. Garrison speaks for the workers detailing grievances and demands while officials hope to avert a nationwide strike within days. Outlook mixed as talks continue and press reports suggest possible settlement.
An automatic wreck occurred at the Maple Avenue crossing when a Hapmobile, driven by Clyrer Gehers, plunged over a three foot embankment onto the tracks. The car was damaged, removed later by Pennsylvan a section crew, and Mr Gehers contemplates legal action if settlement with the railroad fails. The city had warned rail firms about the crossing’s dangerous condition, but no action had been taken.
The Raymonds fell in their season opener at North Vase Saturday by a close score, 4-21. Pitching limited, Raymonils showed fight with hits and strong defense, while Gathrop pitched well in relief and Selichert delivered a solid outing. A rematch is planned for next Saturday with Tooke hoping for a rebound contest.
In Ashville North Carolina on August 14 mountaineers warned valley residents of a dam failure from Lake Voxaway. They rode ahead of the flood, spreading warnings that allowed people to escape to the hills and avert disaster.
An accident near Columbus left several injured as a car overturned on a level pond area. Mr Tage sustained elbow and ligament injuries while Mrs Tage and others escaped with minor harm. The driver was not identified and one passenger was trapped briefly.
John H Fisk died in New York after a period of illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 oclock in the Methodist church at Spar tarshane with interment at the cemetery. He formerly lived in Spartans- Illaspile and was active in the theatrical business. He is survived by his father Tra Wah of Spartans- Illaspile and by other relatives.
Saturday meeting drew dairymen from several townships to discuss cooperative efforts and the value of a formal dairy association. speakers highlighted production costs and price disparities, noting $82 per hundredweight input with only $1.42 paid for products, signaling losses under the current system. Melvin Smith chaired briefly and a committee formed to organize a permanent body with representatives including John Hammond, John Kolstee, B. J. Crowell, and the county farm agent assisting|null
Byron Eldred died at home on Felderd Vil age ninety? eight nine years. He was a well known farmer at Spring Creek and respected in the community. Survived by two daughters Mrs Melény and Mrs Curtis. Funeral from home Wednesday at two o'clock with interment in Spring Creek cemetery.
Miller and Parsons mg completes a new cement block addition to the Willow test Avenue facility. The mill shows a spacious tunnel and coal tarred basins with hoppers for grain loading, and a plan to move grain from cars to a lift elevator system. The firm expects milling capacity to grow by month’s end with upgrades to bins and signaling be completed.
Western rails prepared for a threatened strike with some lines seeking skilled workers and applying for extra personnel. Santa Fe head W T Story said carriers would press service and operate despite the walkout, though they could not guarantee full shipment care.
United Press report Aug 14 says Allies drive Teuton defenses on multiple fronts. Slavs press toward Lemberg while Allied forces crush German lines north of Gordivia and near Somme. Reports mention Russian and allied advances, strategic rail lines under pressure, and mounting momentum for a decisive push as transports and supply lines strain under heavy action.
Aug 14 reports the city prepares for a possible railroad employees strike. officials warn emergency measures may be needed as food distribution could falter with eight days of supply and up to 500000 people affected. Public officials urge readiness to feed and transport residents.
A United Press dispatch from London notes Italy's growing influence in the war, as Italian forces push against Austrian positions. The report cites Lord Northcliffe on Italian victories near Gore, with Allied defenses holding at Assisi and French and American troops collaborating in captured-operator exchanges.
Publicity Committee of the Corry Board of Commerce urges readers to place four maps prominently to show Corry as an ideal central distributing point within three grades. It argues distances from Corry drive shipping costs and time, and advocates naming Corry as a key hub likening other cities and declaring Corry a pivotal location for business expansion.
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