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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1914

Page

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Now Claim Thaw Plans Escape and Ocean Flight

Reports say Harry Thaw may have arranged help with friends to flee the New England coast aboard a yacht bound for France. Prosecution officials plan to shadow him with a secret guard during vacation in the mountains of New Hampshire as they pursue final disposal of his case.

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Nine Bodies Recovered After Paris Storm Cave Collapse

Nine bodies were removed from a cave beneath Paris streets after a severe storm caused mains to burst. Many missing are feared dead as subterranean passages potentially threaten buildings citywide. The cabinet considers rebuilding the sewer system to handle future deluges. Prominent buildings face danger from hidden passages formed by floodwaters.

United Preas Paris Paria Acton Entira

Seven Die in Boarding House Fire Tragedy

Milford, Mans June 1 Seven young Americans perished in a boarding house fire at Peter Copatian’s former shoe factory. The blaze at 2:30 am trapped occupants on upper floors as crews battled smoke and flames. Some escaped from lower levels. many on the third and fourth floors suffered severe injuries. Medical teams rushed victims to nearby ruins before hospital transport.

United Press Milford Mans Festic Inn Peter Copatian Ruyns

Farm House Destroyed In Spectacular Columbus Fire

A large farm home near Columbus owned by Mrs. D. Trinkett Jade burned last night around 8:45. Investigations point to a lantern incident or tank explosion as the cause, with the fire spreading rapidly. neighbors aided in removing some furniture but little could be saved. Insurance may cover about a third of the estimated three thousand dollar loss.

Columbus Pine Valley Sayré Creamery

Fine Flag Day Exercises For Veterans

The Corry Lodge of Bika and local Grand Army men attended a Flag Day program hosted by the Elks. W. W. Murgaridge gave a flag eulogy, Capt Bentley recounted the emblem’s history, and Wiks guests enjoyed a Victrola music program led by W. E. Edmonds until late. The building was decorated in purple white and national colors for the affair.

Corry Lodge Bika Grand Army Elks W. W. Murgaridge Bentley W. E. Edmonds

Kidnapped Boy Found at Vine Street Pier

The decomposed body of Warren McCarrick was found in the Delaware River at Vine Street Pier at noon. Identified by his father from the distinctive waistband tuck on his underwear, the body surfaced after a steamer propeller churned water. The father believes the boy was murdered and discarded in the river.

United Press Philadelphia Vine Street Delaware River Warren McCarrick McCarrick Doclaran Te Child

Seniors Give Fine Class Day Affair at Auditorium

At the auditorium last evening the high school seniors presented a fine entertainment. Dorothy Wilcox led the opening mass song, followed by a class history by Miss Mian and a clever class wit by Bess Drought. A class prophecy by Miss Fiorenes Miller and Mr. Wallace Hammond preceded the play The Twig of Thorn with Dorothy Wilcox and a cast including Elizabeth Lyons, Loveland, Wattman, Duffy, Murray, Haight, O Day, Hammond, and Bruce Thomas.

Dorothy Wifenx Bess Fiorenes Miller Wallace Hammond Dorothy Wilcox Elizabeth Lyons Yn Loveland Wallace Wattman Marion Duffy Helen Murray Ethel Haight Frank O'Day Bruce Thomas

Commission Starts Probe at Quebec

The Royal Commission in Quebec opens its inquiry into the Empress of Ireland disaster after a collision and sinking that cost over four thousand lives. Led by Lord Mersey, the session formulates procedural rules as witness examination begins tomorrow with Capt. Kendall and Capt. Anderson among expected pivotal participants.

Union Rose Quebec Royal Commission Kendall Empress Anderson Storstadt

Federal Work At Standstill Delays Corry Building

The new Federal building progress has halt and steel delivery delays slow work. Local observers say good weather fails to advance construction while officials cite nonarrival of steel as the cause, leaving completion in doubt for an extended period.

Corry

Eighth Cut in Oil Prices Came Today

Pittsburg a June 16 eighth cut in Pennsylvania crude oil prices announced today marks the eighth reduction in about two months. The price drops span several grades from $2.80 to $1.75 for Pennsylvania crude, $1.85 to $1.20 for Mercer Black, $1.86 to $1.80 for New Cawly, and $1.40 to 1.35 for Cabatt F140, following April 17th ten cent cut and six subsequent cuts.

Pittsburga Pennsylvania Moercer Black New Cawlly Cabatt

Rowdyism Ends Class Day Disorder at City High

Last evening at the high school the Class Day program devolved into chaos between the second and third year students. A lantern was lit in a basement used to throw objects toward a building across the street. Chairs were thrown and windows broken as Superintendent Wilson and Board President Ayer faced impudence before police were called. The incident may affect future class day performances.

Ayer Board of Education Adama Wilson Aner

City Commission Meets but Takes No Action on Key Items

Last evening the City Commission failed to act on two major public interest items. A clerical error in the electric franchise draft is being corrected and reprinted, delaying first and second readings. The Went Pleasant street project faces a potential stalemate as lowering the grade would require costly adjustments to gas and water lines. Claude Foster applied for a police position, with Mayor Patterson noting staffing concerns. a special session may convene next Monday to review all three items. The Board of Health heard Health Officer Powell urge scavenger equipment for cleaning out houses, and Commissioner Selste was authorized to solicit bids.

Tifir Pleasant Street Elihow Claude Foster Patterson Ucations Board of Health Powell Selste

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