28 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
1
Local claims against a firm involving Holland Co and associates are being arranged. Investors have accepted a law and most claims are expected to be adjusted, with a minority resisting. Strong entities include Holland Co and Mr Marl Brown as a representative.
Petrograd reports a naval engagement off the Bulgarian coast in which the destroyer Gromky and other vessels saw action. The Gromky reportedly eluded three torpedo attacks and fired on Milgarian craft before retreating. another enemy submarine was claimed sunk by a ship from the fleet. No German positions in the area were reported captured.
Berlin reports circulate that Italian troops suffer injuries and conspiracies late in the war. Claims include a wounded Hafportw pont Harndwar and a leading general in the Mussolini army executed over alleged relations with the enemy.
London December 28 delegates to the cabinet faced a pivotal moment as reports emerged that Asquith and Gray would quit the government this evening. Indications pointed to conscription debates driving upheaval with Lloyd George and Armitage rumored for the new ministry leadership. Parliament convenes this evening with no decisive action on conscription yet.
Mosaville dispatch reports Hammond Wilsums aged twenty seven, son of John Williams of Randolph, shot himself after visiting neighbor Lewin Henry. The bullet entered the chest, piercing the heart area. he survived after medical care. Authorities expect possible suicide investigation. patient to remain under treatment.
The Holland American liner Rotterdam departed New York with Col. H. M. House, U.S. president’s representative, and Belgium ambassador Brand Whitlock aboard. Also aboard was Capt. Boyd, recalled attache of the German embassy, bound for home. Hoping to gauge peacelike outlooks, Will Henry Hoover House denied Kin for sounding governments to visit ambassadors and convey U.S. policy and motives.
Cloudy skies bring a drop in temperature with a colder night ahead. Light winds and little moisture expected as the front stalls, leaving a damp chill through the evening.
Rome dispatch reports that newspapers expect Roumania to align with the Allies. The message cites diplomatic developments as Imminent and notes calls from officials and allied leaders urging Romania to commit to the war effort.
A report claims Judge Rossiter considered a spherical order to keep Bee City saloons open until 1 00 New Year’s morning. Judge Walling reportedly denied knowledge of the move while Erie Ministerial Association and others begin protests and investigations.
Tokyo reports progress on a joint wireless telephony project between the United States and Japan. Officials claim a plan to build a monumental tower and power plant near Honolulu to enable direct telephony linking, with work already underway on the Japanese side.
Reports say the liner Ville de Ciotat was torpedoed off Crao Inland, causing about eighty drownings. The French military head General Chipelaneu was believed aboard. he had recently visited Salonika to confer with Allied commanders and was en route to Athens.
James Hurley, a longtime Corry railroad worker, died last evening at Corry Hospital after being crushed when a plank struck him under a moving engine. He was 30s and survived by a wife and two daughters, with several brothers and sisters. Funeral services are set for Thursday at St Thomas Church.
United Press report details possible involvement of government agents in pursuing information about an alleged Huerta revolution plot. The piece notes potential grand jury action to probe financing and equipment for the plan.
Tomorrow evening December 29 the Corry Lodge of Wis Aw hosts its fourteenth annual Charity Ball in the lodge home basement decorously prepared for a supper and dance. Eastor Orchveum will provide music with Arroads management serving the event. attendance expected at five to a hundred couples. Dr De Witt Jackson and wife, recent visitors with Corry relatives, accompany Mr and Mrs Arthur H. Rakon home.
An announcement from Berlin reported that Belgian Westend port, held by German forces, was bombarded by enemy monitors early today. Three persons were killed or wounded two women among them, with no military action by Allied forces noted.
Paris reports French forces in Alsace captured a sizeable share of German officers and many men during recent heavy fighting near Hartrode Welter Kop, with about fifteen hundred seventy six prisoners reported and a French officer claiming German troops are now sent to key battles due to early war weaknesses.
Federal Grand Jury returns a blanket indictment charging conspiracy linked to Labor's National Peace Council. Named defendants include David Lamar the Wolf of Wall Street congressman Buchanan former congressman Robert Fowler and several others. Trial date expected to yield new sensational developments.
Stockholm reports support for Ford movement across Sweden as Arnoldinon KP and Lewis Lochhar Wax address a gathering. Speakers urge Swedish backing for relief and repatriation efforts, with talks on aiding war orphaned children and public gatherings.
Readable report shows many join Christmas savings clubs in Corry with 1919 memberships and deposits rising significantly over 1916. National Bank of Corry opens savings department to handle newborn deposits, aiming to exceed thirty thousand dollars in holiday deposits as merchants hail the program for boosting local buying.
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