26 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
1
Corry merchants announce a large week of bargains after an enthusiastic gathering at the St James Hotel. Local retailer leaders discuss the plan to boost business with a cooperative advertising program and special promotions during the upcoming sale week.
A freight wreck blocked the Penny line last evening as No. 41 ran into heavy rain near Clarendon. Two freight cars derailed, track damages halted service for hours, but no injuries were initially reported. Train crews worked to clear the line while repairs continued.
German commander General Von Giebeck asserts the Allied offensive, begun in June and stretching toward Paris, has failed to progress as hoped. He claims German losses are lower than Allied totals, while French newspapers urged patience as Allied logistics and manpower overshadow German efforts.
United Press chronicles a fierce morning clash off New York as Allied fleet elements maneuvered against a force near the harbor. The engagement is described with heavy bombardment and ships exchanging fire in the open sea near the city.
A formal order closing schools is received signaling a school year adjustment. The approval sets the year start delayed to September 18 and extends the term two weeks, with health orders prompting exclusion of minors from moving picture shows starting immediately.
Pittsburg hearers shut theaters and moving pictures houses to keep children from Sunday amusements. Health authorities draft measures forbidding children under sixteen from attending Sunday school and public gatherings until September 18, delaying school openings statewide.
Report describes Bergstrom of If stranded in a hospital after alleged knock-out drugging during a train journey toward Jamustown. Authorities indicate he was found in a weakened, swelling state, with suspicions pointing to poisoning by a compound administered to relieve him of money. Investigations ongoing.
In Washington on August 20, officials and employees warned a railroad strike could disrupt delivery of food, with proposals for rail engines and rationing to avert famine. Conservatives urged applying policies to ensure food supply, while railroad leaders in Washington weighed plans to manage potential disruptions.
A Bilek roadster driven by Joenson Haymond collided with a motorcycle ridden by Mosirs Craker Andy Soper near North Gunter Street. Mr Raymond was nearly struck while trying to drive into the bike yard. The motorcycle was heavily damaged but both riders sustained only minor injuries.
Weather note indicates partly cloudy skies for Bunday Malt night. No significant precipitation or temperature data provided. Local forecast suggests stable conditions with light winds and dry air.
A patient describes a doctor arriving with a smile and soothing touch, promising recovery and fading fever. The nurse-like warmth of the doctor uplifts weary spirits, turning dreary thoughts to hope. The piece attributes healing to empathy and skill, praising the doctor's heart alongside his medicine, as printed in the Detroit Free Press.
Conflicting reports describe renewed Slavic assaults near Stanislav while German counterattacks on the Somme are said to be repelled. The text mixes troop movements, locations, and names with unclear phrasing but centers on offensives and repulses. The fragmentary dispatch mentions Allied and German actions and references naval or Admiralty details, suggesting broader war activity.
A hostile force reportedly landed on Long Island with ships and troops. Reports describe bombardment and fortifications as American defenses respond. The arrival prompts emergency measures in nearby towns and elevated military presence along the coast. No verified casualty details are confirmed in the initial dispatch.
A wartime dispatch reports British forces pushing deeper trench lines on the Somme amid German resistance. The account cites continued artillery pressure, disputed tactical gains, and ongoing combat activity near notable sectors, with casualties and shifts in frontline positions.
A priest from St Cloud plunged to death from the sixth floor of a Chicago hotel after being struck by a wagon wheel. He had served as a temple housekeeper and had been absent from duties due to health. Mr and Mrs John H Whittaker of Wilkinsburg are guests of G Bentley and family.
The Winton Ol Company plans to start pumping on the lease today. Work includes cleaning, new well preparation, and moving equipment to begin drilling AUH well. aim to save several nearby wells from pumping. Some details are unclear due to damaged text.
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