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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
1
Mayor John B. H. Pattersyn announced citywide cleanup days on Monday and Tuesday June 7 and 8. Residents are urged to set out yard debris for city collection, keep yards tidy, and ensure materials are placed for pickup to avoid burdens on neighbors.
A dispatch from Galveston reports a wave of killings near Tampico, Mexico, blamed on bandits. Captain Oscar Lane aboard the Whitrod says Americans are targeted in the oil region, stirring fears of a reign of terror as gunmen strike.
June 2 reports describe Austrian forces storming and destroying Italian positions off the island of Lian Wheot and near Curzola, with Austrian gunnery and signal services aiding attacks. The engagement references Italian defeats and Austrian advances in the Adriatic theater.
Harry Doherty a 98 year old boarder was found dead in his room at the Gifford home this morning. Deputy Coroner J T Harker and Dr Emvith performed the investigation noting death likely occurred during the night from heart failure. Coroner Barker did not deem an inquest necessary. Doherty had come from Union City about eight weeks ago and previously lived in Conneaut Ohio. He had been employed by Sant Stafford of Pennsylvania Gas Company. The body was taken to his room pending arrangements for disposition.
London dispatches report heavy shelling and land advances on the Gallipoli peninsula. Turkish defenses at forts near Mort Is and fortifications command the city as Italian and Austrian forces press in. reports claim Allied forces near decisive gains with casualties and retreat reports from Notrw Pay Lorette and surrounding fronts.
An Erie County farmer, about sixty five, was beaten and shot by two masked assailants on the Waterford to Whinboro road. He dragged to his barn, then to a gate, where he died. Neighbors and a county detective pursued two armed men, described as Mexican and American, who fled into woods and were surrounded multiple times. A posse captured two foxes later and turned them over to the county jail.
London reports say Romanian demands for territory from Austria are hardening as Germany-backed talks continue. An Austrian ministry meeting Monday night allegedly refused some terms while reports note growing Romanian war sentiment. Bulgaria’s stance adds to regional uncertainty, with Greece and Romania awaiting broader moves from allies.
President Wilton warns rivals against delays as U S faces strained relations and constitutional tensions. He urges firm steps to restore order and uphold government stability while addressing domestic unrest and international pressure.
Walter Cornish, a resident just west of the city, was found lying near East Main Trapt by a terrified witness yesterday morning. He had been set upon during a late night altercation by companions, knocked down, and left in a battered condition. His head and clothing were bloodied, and he was taken home after medical help arrived.
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