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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
1
Incendiary fires damaged three public school buildings in Harrisburg during the night and early morning. The blazes caused about 1000 dollars in damage to two school structures and triggered alarms at others, with fire crews fighting outbreaks across nearby properties.
United Press reports London observes a rising warlike stance by Spain aimed at Portugal. Britain notes Spain may move if Britain is tied up elsewhere, with official statements scarce and concern mounting over potential aggression.
In Providence Hy Ty June, a Mohr murder trial reporter describes Healis detailing the crime. A chauffeur testified that Mrs Soniid agreed to pay 95000 to buy the silence of three colored workers. The narrative recounts the Katieday night shooting and the events at the murder scene with witnesses recognizing Spellmans and the court hearing.
New York Jan 20 The Bethlehem Steel Company declared a dividend of thirty dollars a share on common stock and ten percent on preferred. The firm also announced a ten percent savings on another class, with the stock price rising to around 478 dollars.
A British U-boat was stranded off the coast near Guildford. Part of the crew were rescued by a torpedo boat, while the remaining crew were taken to safety aboard a Dutch vessel acting under maritime authorities.
Washington dispatch reports strained talks shaping a confrontation as the United States and Britain argue over naval measures and neutral trade. The State Department prepares a broad set of directives on maritime enforcement and neutral rights amid looming pressure for a broader response to Berlin.
A 1906 letter from the Interstate Corporation of Union City addresses Corry Journal readers about an electric transmission line project. The writer defends recent reporting, notes the line’s construction between Erie and Venango County, and asserts inspections and repairs will prevent service interruptions. The company promises to eliminate minor imperfections and assures readers of continued diligence and high service standards.
Police announce immediate disarmament of any armed groups present in East Chicago amid riots and arrests. Chief Rowan vows action, tracing unrest to outside influences and storefront clashes at a local plant where workers were arrested yesterday.
A United Press dispatch from Washthetan reports the Continental Army plan to study experiments is doomed. Officials fear the broader defense program is tangled, and any part presented to Congress will face extensive scrutiny. Senator Chamberlain and allies expect opposition.
Mother Jones disrupts the International Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis on Sunday. She compels Duncan Donald of Anola to join the platform and shake hands with President White. An attempt to move an amendment by Adolph Germer is blocked, averting a major disruption.
London reports a tentative agreement on future war methods by the Allies. The war council met as Prime Minister and other officials departed for Paris. London officials could not confirm specifics but noted an attached agreement may influence recent developments in the conflict.
A Warren property housing the Ben- S04 O1 Company suffered severe fire damage. Authorities believe a hoard of flammable material contributed to the blaze and are probing possible arson as the investigation proceeds with the court and crew trials mentioned in context.
Report from Lovden dated January 20 describes pressure to obtain Vatican permission to exume and move the bodies of American women killed when the Lusitania was torpedoed. Relatives named Mrs. GA Anderson Winsburg Mrs Elizabeth Seconie Concord NH and Mrs Pinch Chiongd seek authority for reburial near Dublin in a case tied to prayers and appeals to the Pope.
Henry Maddocks, who supervised the erection of the Petlera Building in Elty, is set to move to Van Wert in a few days to take the foreman job on the W. Glueielato project. Chicago contractor W. Glueielato won the contract for the building, valued at about $52,000, with at least a year of work ahead.
A water main break at the Amos Williams residence on North Center Street flooded the property. Damage totaled extensive plumbing losses, requiring replacement and assistance to repair the affected area.
Coroner C M Cartot reports a man found dead in a rooming house at 497 Bay Tenth. The room smelled of gas, windows shut, smoke from a stove, and the air nearly filled with oxyd in by the fumes. Identity remains unknown, described only as Job, with one eye and no name yet assigned.
A morning blast and blaze at the DuPont Powder Company plant in Hopewell Virginia caused over a hundred thousand dollars in damage. Authorities say the cause is under investigation with no clear determinations yet and suspicions may point to recent tampering with equipment.
The Poultry Show judging concluded at the Armory drawing wide interest. Judge Weaver of DavidaVille led a skilled panel as attendees praised the event, with out of town visitors noting the exhibit’s quality and variety.
The British steamer Pollentain, about 70 miles off Cape Race, reports water flooding the hold and unable to check inflow with pumping. Last heard from Montreal on November 14, the vessel is believed to be in Admiralty service.
An evangelist preaches at 8 PM in a simple, hopeful message addressing church unity and individual faith. He questions contrasts between idol worship and true devotion, urging listeners to choose God over worldly ties and denominational divisions.
A special Board of Education meeting approved annual committees including Administration, Library, and Sanitation and Health. Purchases for chicken houses, a ticket for school access, and payment of travel for Harrisburg and Pennsylvania School Secretaries meetings were authorized. Auer noted the superintendent may hire a truant officer and a reading matter list was approved for the grade department. The session adjourned after routine motions and library hour arrangements.
Outlaw leader Pancho Villa defiantly taunts Carranza forces from the mountains near Durango and Chihuahua. Mexican troops hunt him as a fierce battle looms, with Villa and his followers said to be prepared to die rather than surrender. Carranza officials seek ammunition caches and secrets hidden in mountain hideouts as they pursue Villa.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a note about Montenegro resuming some form of conflict. The text references Montenating and movements of a troupe in a conquered region, but details are unclear and many phrases are garbled. No clear events, dates, or organizations are discernible.
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