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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
1
British and French authorities announce Greece yields completely to Entente demands. Verdu sector gains cited as decisive, with prisoner tallies and shifts on Verdun front noted amid broader coalition strategy and Lloyd George leadership signals.
United States wartime operatives plan mass detentions along the border targeting Americans and Mexicans accused of illegal collaboration with rebel groups. Suspects are under constant surveillance. authorities say leaders of rebel networks will be rounded up when orders are issued. Local groups in Willista and nearby towns assist the border patrols and report suspected rebels aiding the invaders.
Pennsylvania bound train from Erie was delayed nearly two hours this morning at Waterford due to a disabled locomotive. Arrival into Waterford on time, the engine issue forced rerouting for a replacement locomotive to complete the trip. Northbound trains were also late, stranding passengers in the city until afternoon.
Corry post office readies staff and facilities for holiday mail surge. From Monday morning substitute clerks and carriers join regular force through Christmas to handle expected record mail volume. Announced special arrangements aim to speed parcels, ensure safe arrival, and meet regulations for prompt dispatch.
Two Moy Ami workers were killed and several others injured when a blast demolished a work shack at the Standard Oil Company plant in a city. Henry Maddocks, overseeing the operation, reported the disaster. condition of the injured and cause were not yet released.
Mh delegates from Wie Crawford and Warren counties attended the State Grange session in Philadelphia. The group met Tuesday to Thursday, with work concluding Friday morning at the Matropotitiy Opera house. Plans discussed aim to advance farmers and reduce costs for producers and consumers.
Petroxrad reports on December 16 that Russian naval forces attacked Ballohok in Hallohok bay. No town maps show Hallohok. officials say a Bulgarian or Turkish port on the Black Sea coast was targeted to disrupt supply lines. The Admiralty notes the strike aimed to destroy suspected wartime supply depots.
Washington December 16 United Press reports British ministers advised against a flat refusal to the German proposal citing the risk to neutral powers. The proposal, if rejected outright, could create confusion among allied aviation and may hamper wartime diplomacy.
A bulgarian force reportedly captured the town of Pereuti after defeating Rumantan resistance. The dispatch describes the capture and pillage, noting the city’s defenses were overwhelmed and casualties occurred. The source emphasizes the rapid advance and the subsequent control by Bulgarian troops.
Corry youths flood the city for Christmas vacations as students begin arriving from east and west. Colleges will delay opening, but many schools plan Friday sessions. The Chamber of Commerce and various clubs stage a relentless string of dances and charity balls from Christmas night through New Year’s, filling the town with holiday merriment.
Ambassador Von Bernstorth said Germany would submit to the allied government terms for a lasting peace. He spoke with Secretary Lansing in Washington and indicated Germany would accept a plan resembling a guarantee of a lasting peace and related measures, though no formal official notice was given.
Jon H. Burch died at Corry Hospital last evening at about seventy three years old. He had suffered illness for some time and his death was not unexpected. He was brought to Chiandua county some time ago from his home. The funeral will be held at Joontown for burial.
An audience filled Hish Soho auditorium for a Santa's Cantata staged by pupils from city schools under Anna May Pope. The program featured a 4-part cast, elaborate costumes, and strong performances praised for leading roles and overall direction by Miss Pope with Misses Firth Street and Mira Pope assisting. The event stood as one of the finest Christmas entertainments produced locally by young people.
Theodore N. Vail announces a cooperative relief initiative within the Bell system to aid employees during hard times. Payments amount to two to three weeks wages based on tenure and annual pay, with about 18 000 workers affected across Pennsylvania and affiliated Bell entities. Distribution aims to start by January 1st and total relief could exceed six million dollars.
The city learned yesterday of Joe Altman's death at his Buffalo home after a sudden illness. Altman, aged 28, was noted for years at the Union News Co and had recently moved from the Utter city to Fel a for work. He leaves a mother, father, a sister and two brothers.
Wall Street rebounded from days of near panic as prices rose on a surge of buying. Bears covered positions while United States Steel rose to 114, railroads and other sectors showed gains amid renewed optimism. traders note large volumes as 14,000,090 shares traded during the period.
Cambridge, Muse December 1. Professor Wuse Munsterhore noted German scientist of Harvard Faculty collapsed during a lecture before Radcliffe College girls. He died within minutes. Munsterberg, born in Mannheim in 1863, held honorary degrees and was a prolific writer on German affairs. Reports say sympathizers urged his removal from Harvard. Recent letters in British possession allegedly showed him as an officer of the German government. He was renowned globally in scientific circles.
The Keystons of Lala City lost to Titusville High School 8 to 17 last evening. The Keystons blamed poor shooting for the defeat and hope to rebound in the rematch planned for Titusville next Friday. A postgame dance entertained the visitors, and both teams anticipate a return in Titusville during Christmas week.
Shamokin suffers fire loss of 250000 as a blaze in Shamokin’s district escalates to 850000 in damage. Fire hydrants frozen hindered efforts, a building housing sixty families was evacuated, and alarms spread through the section as flames consumed multiple structures.
In Wilkes Barre a four month dispute ends as officials from United Mine Workers move to end the traffic curb. The incident involved a street curbing project tied to a larger labor effort, with the authorities asserting the company prepared the plan and will print its outcome.
The Stanford Hose Company held a meeting to arrange a school tournament to begin soon. A team of Monik Sami Jacobson W C Murray Ralph Foster Dr Cartiy and Pred Weneyr was named to form the team for the Lond room division. President Keating will oversee naming plays and the committee was tasked with arranging the annual open house entertainment. A party was hosted by Bridgy at Wyck Place for a social afternoon.
Weather reports show cloudy tonight and Sunday with warmer spells ahead. The fragment also mentions a student from Alien abeng Collies and names Howard Rosororit at Bible owed, with Maple Wenpia as an unclear reference. The readable items are scattered and lack coherent context.
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