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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
1
City officials consider bids for Pleasant Street improvements including pavement, tar, concrete gutters, and waterworks upgrades. The council discussed paying for the project via bonds and reviewed bids from Browne, Keyatoh, and others, with decisions postponed to a further meeting.
London reports confirm Lord Kitchener Secretary of War and his staff perished when the British cruiser Hampshire was torpedoed off the Orkneys. Admiralty confirms the loss and says only remains of some crew were found, with no survivors aboard.
London reports the Joy of Lord Kitchener’s staff among those aboard the Humapaltra when it sank off the Orkneys. Officers named include Lt Colonel Titegarald Brigadier General Ellershaw and Major Donaldson along with H. J. Obelme former British embassy counsellor at Petrograd.
Officials report unprecedented demand for admission to the Republican convention. In Chicago and nearby, crowds gathered early to purchase tickets, with some willing to pay high sums for all-access passes. National committee members discreetly attend, while vendors note strong interest in securing seating for multiple sessions.
Parents in OIE City host a graduation planning meeting as the graduating class readies tonight's exercises. Supt. Palmer refuses to resign amid protests tied to alleged mob influence, while school board members face criticism and possible noncandidacy. The ceremony proceeds with committees set to present certificates amid religious press coverage and community tensions.
A man named Steenrod, charged with stealing poultry from Lav I Northrop’s farm, pleaded guilty in a city hearing overseen by Attorney Dow Fo Smith. The West grocery firm reportedly bought stolen poultry from Steenrod, with Northrop presenting testimony about the supply chain and prior sales. The case adjourned to Thursday for further proceedings as more witnesses are called.
United Press dispatch notes a garbled Chicago report claiming Hitchcock would react to Justice Hughes’s Washington ruling. The remark projects calm, noting Hopkins and Strava quotes implying what Hitchcock might have said under the circumstances. The garbled text lacks clear attribution or date details.
United Press reports Chicago June 6 that Republican platform aims to address Far East tensions with a anti-Violence stance. Senators Lodge and Borah push an attack on Wilson administration and warn of dangers to American interests in the Philippines. A second plank favors labor and industry and proposes boosting a protected domestic armor plate industry.
A freight train collided with an automobile on Market Street near Canton yesterday, killing Huss aged 4, Anna Parino 6, and George Roberts 40. Four others were injured as the car was pushed about 700 feet along the tracks before stopping.
United Press reports a large Russian offensive across a 200 mile front from Pruth to Kolki aimed at Austrians. Artillery bombardment and heavy preparations have been underway for days as Moscow coordinates operations with the Russian high command.
The report describes ongoing attacks at Vaux with heavy artillery and German activity. It notes a temporary cessation is not assured as hostilities persist and civilian areas face danger amidst the fighting.
Roosevelt opens to backing Major General Leonard Wood if the Republicans nominate him for president. In remarks and conversations today the former president hinted at willingness to endorse Wood and discussed the Department of War in the lead up to the GOP decision. The exchange occurred amid quiet talks during the current political maneuvering.
Hatch School edged Concord by one point to win the city field meet at Washington grounds. Events tallied for Hatch include a 50 yard dash and broad jump for boys, ball throw, and girls’ relay, with key performances by Wills Heath and Myrtle Tieling. Concord and Fairview also posted standout marks as the meet concluded amid windy conditions.
The fragmentary OCR notes a Chicago convention dispatch with unclear names and garbled phrases. It hints at party change discussions and a candidate row but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
The State Department says Andrew Nays Lean, a Brooklyn resident, remains in British detention after a foreign office note. Officials indicate they will pursue securing his release as details come through the latest word from Washington.
Washington dispatch reports the death of President Sh Kal, with the Chinese republic facing a potential power transition. Officials note immediate renunciations and provincial suspicions as observers await further clarity on succession and governance.
Chicago June 6 Perkins declares Roosevelt or none to Progressives here for the convention. He asserts the Bull Moosers are valid for the Colonel, and that no other adviser matches Roosevelt. The statement follows the progressives meeting and fellow delegates reacted with astonishment at Perkins address.
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