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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1914
Page
1
United Press dispatch from Vienna reports rising war tensions as Austria and Serbia mobilize and Germany shows military readiness. Britain engages diplomacy while fear of a continental war grows. unclear if Turkey will join.
The Greek foreign minister declared in Constantinople that Greece is prepared to rush a hundred thousand well equipped troops to assist Servia in the crisis. The pledge signals urgent military support from Greece amid the southeastern European conflict.
Washington officials refuse to say whether United States offered good offices to avert European crisis. Administration maintains policy of keeping hands off Europe amid mounting threats and tensions.
Unclear garbled text references a banking run affecting German banks. Mentions Berlin and Vienna context with mentions of Karlin and Niumtnr, but reader cannot extract clear names or dates. The passage describes a broad financial disturbance impacting individuals and institutions.
Sir Boward Gray announced that France Germany and Italy have been asked to participate in an ambassadorial conference. Britain will remain neutral while only Serbia and Austria are involved. if other nations join the situation becomes grave.
United from Uniontown Pennsylvania reports orders by Prick Coke Company to immediately restart full operation of 882 additional coke ovens. The move brings thousands back to work across the coal region, ending months of retrenchment effects. Weather forecast notes thunderstorms in extreme north portions of the state tonight and Tuesday.
A garbled report describes highway improvement work on Route 84 in Warren county with Superintendent VanWeek directing crews. It mentions Union City access, Wat Smith Street, and efforts to widen and permanently improve the highway while noting county involvement and upcoming project milestones.
Company A of Corry earned a competitive state guard position as GAR camp medals were distributed. The prize squad did not drill due to the encampment's full schedule, while Capt Brown and Chaplain Brown led the honor ceremonies and noted pending statistics.
Reported today in Parla a third duel may erupt from the Calliaux trial excitement. Expect a confrontation between Calliaux and Henry Bernstein the author and Maywright ally of Calmetto slain by Calliaux. Bernstein’s outburst followed Calliaux’s mock defense and hints of desertion.
Fire destroyed the Gates farm house owned by J. Gates at Concord Corners on Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Gatow were away with relatives, neighbors saw the blaze, and the rear of the dwelling had been left open before the flames. Incendiary suspicion is reported.
The city commission will sit next Monday evening to hear complaints about the paving assessments on Pleasant Street from Fourth Avenue to Northwest Street. Contractors began concreting this morning with concrete east of Fourth Avenue finished and brick laying to start soon.
The Wadlley Wake Assembly will host Menofison this Saturday as Findley’s lakeside resort expects one of its biggest years. William Sulzer the deposed New York governor is expected August ninth drawing strong interest. Cottage occupancy is high and lake demand exceeds supply with new boats added by Corry residents. Findley appears set for a strong summer season.
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