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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
1
A July report from The Hague claims Kaiser Wilhelm II predicted German troops would be fighting throughout the coming year. A letter sent to a friend recounts the German officer noting the Emperor praised his troops at dinner and urged them to look forward to victory as roses bloom in enemy lands.
Washington reports another warship dispatched to reinforce England. The Navy Department says orders were issued for ships to proceed and bolster forces at the front, while plans to send an additional Marine complement are kept ready for emergency deployment.
The Russians have begun evacuating Warsaw with government papers being moved to Petrograd and citizens fleeing to the Russian capital. Refugees trains carry hundreds daily as authorities remove movable ammunition and plan to destroy items not needed for interim maintenance of the troops.
Washington July 30 authorities will conduct a wide probe of all Great Lakes passenger craft now in service. The investigation will be directed by officials outside the regular inspection service to determine safety after recent Haaland changes. John Myers suffered a fractured shoulder weeks ago and remains seriously hurt.
Yesterday a city delegation led by Mayor Pattervon and Commissioner Frank O Howard visited the Woodern building to order removal of dangerous brick piles that blocked Southand y Center street. Police Chief Davis said the hazard threatens public safety and urged immediate action while noting a permit dispute over use of the wheets.
The forecast expects showers to move in tonight and persist through Saturday with possible thunderstorms. A cool period follows, bringing unsettled conditions and brief rain breaks. Local winds remain light to moderate as temps trend cooler.
D S Rowe will retire as ticket agent of the Erie Railroad in this city on August seventh ending a career of over fifty years with the company. He has long been a respected figure in railway circles and in Corry he has held public roles including secretary of the Board of Education for more than twenty five years and business manager of the school district.
United Pros reports Bayonne plant workers won raises as the Ute Tide Water plant posted a notice declaring all $1.00 per hour workers would receive $1.15 and higher rates for $2.04 and $3.00 earners. It remains unclear if Standard Oil will extend the increase to returning employees.
The report states Charles Becker was executed at 5:55 AM after a sentence for murder. He professed innocence before Rev. Father Curry and left a final statement praising his wife Helen. Witnesses described his calm last moments and a lack of hesitation as he faced the death chamber.
A flawed report describes French submarines newly commissioned entering Zoe Lrugge Harbor held by Germans. It claims they destroyed Kaiser's vessels and escaped, with casualties among German crews, and includes disjointed quotes and references to individuals Hecker Becker and a prison scene.
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