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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment shows stray numbers and symbols like 2¢ and 22¢ with scattered letters. No clear event, person, or place can be identified. The readable bits imply a price list or coin reference but lack coherent context.
A violent cloudburst drenched Crawford County causing town floodwaters to rise and strand residents. Meadville and Meadville area neighborhoods faced rapid water levels as windows broke and streets flooded, forcing evacuations and temporary shelter as crews raced to restore power and assess damage.
Four persons perished near Sunbury in a fatal railroad car collision involving a motor vehicle and a special train. The dead include Gordon Nudie and Charles Neidig, aged 13, along with others from Neidig's family. Injured are four children, ages 7 to 9, all from Neidig. The crash occurred as a motor vehicle was struck by a train carrying Mystlo Bhirinane from New Ore to Rudblo near Sunbury. Weather general.
City assessors started duties this morning under a weather-affected schedule. Officials plan to oversee property evaluations and coordinate with assigned staff, noting potential delays due to rain and planned field checks across districts.
A fragmented notice reports Rhode Island troops passing through a city. The incomplete text mentions trains and local movements but lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
London reports Allied forces steadily advancing on the Roveli front while Slavs push toward a key position. German lines show pressure from the Somme to the Verdun area with heavy fighting and withdrawals noted. Allied and German units clash along the French front and in other theatres as attrition continues.
The account describes a major wreck scare as a captain states a huge submarine was narrowly avoided while traveling on the Erie railroad. The narrative mentions transatlantic voyage connections and hints at further such incidents, with fragmented details about ships, routes, and safety concerns.
A chaotic Sunday incident in El Paso involved multiple trains and a disputed cargo route. Officials describe a spine chilling collision near the depot, with hospital reports listing several injured and possible fatalities. Investigations focus on signal failures and crew actions at the moment of impact.
John Linendorl returns from the National Home Mission Young People's meeting in Chicago where the local church gains its first official delegate. He will report to the Baptist church society on his convention observations and the local chapter’s growing ties to the Target organization.
Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions a Chautauqua canvas tomorrow in the morning at a location AAO and references ward leaders, committees, and attendees. It appears to describe a community event with participants including named individuals and groups, aiming to fill the day with activities and a broader academy outreach.
Corry Camp members discussed upcoming events at the Oil City convention. The meeting covered bull whad fly casting and trap shooting revival prospects, with experts expected to attend. Business matters of the Corry camp were to be considered and attendance urged.
A garbled Washington dispatch discusses a proposed purchase involving Mexican mediation and a government procurement. The text references appointing a commission related to chemical or government products and notes dates linked to approval processes and possible prices or terms.
A dated relief fund listing includes numerous names and entities such as National Bank of Corn, FW and AP, Ajax Trot Works, Melnnog Steel Co, and Whittlesey, with various monetary amounts noted. The fragmentary document names individuals and firms across local businesses and civic groups contributing to aid efforts.
United Press reports in El Paso that Villa is recruiting Mexicans by force and shattering ears to compel enlistment against the Carrera government. General Gonzales notes hundreds of men in southern Chihuahua have suffered severe harm as Villa’s partisans press coercive enlistment.
The article describes a merchant submarine liner and a disputed plan linked to wartime policy. It notes investigation by the State Department will shape the outcome and details channels in Washington and Berlin. The piece mentions potential implications for a key Atlantic trade route and possible wartime classification of the vessel.
A freight wreck on the Penny yesterday morning derailed twelve loaded cars after a broken truck frame caused a derailment at Furthant. The collision damaged cars and rail toward Buttato, tying up operations for several hours before crews cleared the scene.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Olds were held on a Tunday afternoon at the Inte. The event drew family members including Hawin, Charlock, Harvey Olds, W. J. Duskim, LeGrand Duskim, and other relatives with local and visiting attendees. A profusion of flowers was sent in tribute.
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