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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
1
Prime Minister Lloyd George declares German peace terms unacceptable and says peace is not possible now. He accuses Germany of seeking a flawed settlement and calls for a continued allied program until a clear objective is achieved.
A revival rehearsal is set for tomorrow evening at the High School auditorium for the Community Tree Chorus Christmas program. Volunteers and performers will gather to prepare songs to be sung at the Christman festival, with about five hundred tickets expected to be sold.
Secretary Balorluis declines report on alleged lock and death of a guard in a Glen Onfa incident. Baker backs probe, but official action halted awaiting department secretary decision as Mmes. Elizabeth Bently and others travel and return to city amid family movements.
A Pittsburgh woman, Mme Nettle Richardson, received a verdict of 170000 dollars in a breach of promise suit. The defendant, Henry Denniston, an elderly suitor, was accused of coercing marriage to secure inheritance. The trial revealed Denniston’s wealth and plans regarding a farm near Burksville, with the court ruling sustained through the proceedings.
Local family and North Cantor neighbors report strong demand for Red Cross seals. A fresh stock has been prepared and will be available on request, with proceeds aiding the naval relief and the Red Cross Society’s fund drive.
Residents report power failures across districts as the New York Central plant troubles continue. Officials blame Mercury rectifiers and scheduling gaps while urging the Corry plant and city authorities to restore reliable electricity before the holiday rush.
The item notes the sixteenth celebration and mentions tentative plans to return home by December 28 or a few days sooner. It references Stetoeni leaders and a possible Christmas period, with the wave of expectations tied to a military or civic context.
United Press reports a brisk stock market rally as commodity gains lift overall sentiment. Buyers piled into blue chips and rails while industrials and oils led the advance in a rapid session.
The article reports Company A soldiers near the border will soon depart homeward within days. Telegrams confirm orders for the Sixteenth Brigade to move home, with expected arrival in Corry around late June.
A chaotic account describes executions and the sequence of deaths at Sing Sing Prison. It mentions a man named Millitely Wis and a family seeking a final visit before execution, which was denied by prison officials.
Boxer Joe Romero, a nine prizefighter known on the rivers, died in Denver after being knocked out in the sixth round by Jack Bruton of Pal-Mornin. He collapsed in the Satonis Arhtate Club dressing room and was taken away.
City Commissioners elect Robert Heerlein unanimously to succeed J F Austin as city treasurer. Austin resigned effective December 31 1916 leaving an expired term through January 1917. The board also approved tax exonerations totaling 94 70 and discussed warage collection and dairy milk enforcement for cost efficiency.
A World War I warfront dispatch reports soldiers in the trenches doubt any peace is near before a decisive Allied blow. They believe England and her allies must strike a final German defeat before talks end the fighting.
The Providence Journal reports that Allies plan to demand Germany evacuate Belgium first and pay indemnity. The expected reply will ignore German proposals and insist on restoration of Belgium and French territories before any negotiations proceed. The piece notes Allied intent to reserve future actions and maintain hard terms.
United Press from Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania Game Commission quail restockings from Musteo have suffered heavy losses due to cold spell and severe weather. Only about half of the 4100 quail released earlier remain alive, with fears that all may be lost as en route deaths continue.
The Warren post office hosted a holiday musical program directed by Miss Agnes Mahaffey with Mr Thomas Jenkins of Warren praising the audience and the choir. Young Mi Miller of Garland at 12 exhibited notable talent while the event included a reading and singing by local performers.
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