24 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1915
Page
1
Corry residents discuss Chauncey Rogers as a potential Erie County judge replacing Paul Bonada. The town previously heard of a petition signed by many seeking Rogers’ appointment, but no petition has left the county. Rogers, former city solicitor, heads a state auditor bureau. supporters may mobilize quickly.
A firefighter in Kane Pennsylvania fell from the tender in the rail yard yesterday. He suffered a painful injury but no bones were broken and recovery will take several weeks. The incident involved a spray of sewer water from the wake of the tender.
Bombardment intensifies as German Austrian forces press near Slav positions. War office reports Misalans making a last stand to defend the city, with German center under Majeksen showing progress toward breaking lines and possibly severing the Lublin Cham railway.
Corry base ball team traveled to Jamestown to face Art Metal Manufacturing Company of that city. Manager Hiv refines the lineup as Corry aims for victory after recent practice and a strong showing in camp. Jamestown won the earlier meeting, but Corry hopes to reverse the result with improved play this week.
President Wilson, returning from Cornish, will map out a practical plan to improve national defense. He has conferred with Secretary of the Navy Daniels and Secretary of War Garrison, and will consider their recommendations before proposing a plan, including at least one project underway at Cornish.
Columbus plans a large town picnic at West Side Park on the first Thursday in August. Residents and friends are invited with tables, frocks, and dishes provided. each family brings its own cream sugar cups and silver. Activities include a Hurton orchestra, old time choir, races for youth and adults, a baseball game, and a prize of $2. Special price offered by BH A. Weat.
An order frees eight counties in Pennsylvania from quarantine effective July 1. The counties listed are Berks Cumberland Dauphin Delaware Montgomery Lancaster Schuylkill Westmoreland. Additionally Warren and Erie counties are released except for infected premises in Columbus and Wayne and Greene townships.
Washington debates the veritable ultimatum to Germany as critics call the note the ultimate word from the United States. Cabled London reports describe British papers reacting, while officials say Germany must respond immediately or face consequences. The stance signals a decisive shift in policy and pressure for a prompt German reply.
A Chicago firm previously said to be seeking munition contracts reportedly toured several local factories yesterday. Officials denied sending a representative and no firm inquiry was confirmed. Witnesses recall a man matching the visitor’s description at plant gates late yesterday.
A union service will be held in Union Park tomorrow evening with Reg C H Wallace delivering a farewell to Corr y people before moving to New Hampshire. The Chane fauqua Weapor Loafters will be used and special music featured. other city pastors will assist. Last city park service was well attended and encouraged further meetings. Service begins promptly at six o'clock.
A chaotic scene unfolded in Chicago as a river excursion boat sank in the Illinois waterway. Dozens of bodies recovered, with over five hundred feared dead or missing. rescue operations continued as authorities blamed waterway equipment failures and crowd chaos. Police and officials faced pressure to identify responsible parties.
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