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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1916
Page
1
A tense border scene unfolds as General Funston holds back full mobilization while reporting ongoing troop movements toward the Mexican border. Cavalry, artillery, and support units travel toward the frontier as American and Carrancista forces monitor developments. Villa era mobilization rumors surface with about twelve thousand U.S. troops ready, awaiting decisive action.
Local cattlemen report a promising development in the Jaquins cattle case. Art Jaquins of Clymer faces charges by the State Livestock Board for bringing cattle from New York into the state without tuberculin testing. The hearing, postponed to March 46 by Alderman Moran, follows state concerns over cattle movement and disease tests. Jaquins owns farms in New York and elsewhere and contends a right to transport cattle between states. The state attorney general and officials signal a lengthy, contentious process.
Corry High School honored players with letters for football effort. Principal L. Monroe led the ceremony recognizing those with sufficient participation. Letter men include Lyla Clough, Warren Matthews, Archie Thompson, Stanley Nichols, Donald Davidson, Victor Ordin, Din McLown, John Downey, Paroy LaPaxe, Harry Darling, Paul LaPaze.
A weather notice reports cloudy conditions tonight with a chance of light snow and a breezy outlook. Forecasters warn of minimal accumulation as temperatures dip slightly and winds shift inland.
Local cases for juvenile court term involve youths tied to incidents at a Corry store. Chief Davin and Mayor Patterson attend hearings as sessions begin in Erie with the next Saturday session planned for the youths.
Corry firm The Gerry Oriage and Supply Company will build a new bridge over the Hrokonatraw on the Brokonatraw road near Spring Creek. The project, valued at about 8 dollars and 14 cents, will be completed and opened this coming season. Materials and abutments are already being prepared as work begins.
London reports a ferocious artillery onslaught along the Verdun front as German forces mass for a likely infantry assault. Berlin and Paris tally heavy German losses, with fatalities and matériel amid the bombardment and tremors along roughly a fifty mile arc.
An all day Corry Grange session is planned for next Saturday March 18 in the Horn building. Morning rites will confer Master and Meth degrees at nine o clock after which a dinner and program follow. The program includes readings and performances by Grange members with Mrs Tiffany in charge.
A garbled dispatch notes militia calls and Spanish American War veterans seeking new roles. It mentions a department warning of possible cuts and border patrol ties, with references to associations and officials and unclear remarks from a secretary and president.
George Mourton longtime city resident dies in Warren hospital after months as patient. Body to be taken home for funeral at United Reburn Church with internment in Pine Grove. Mourton, 75, survived by wife, son Frank of this city, and daughter Mrs. W. J. Hives of Cleveland. The letter carrier was in town several days.
Washington March 13 United Press Comptrroller of Goods calls for banks to report on all national stocks and market conditions urging immediate disclosure of their financial status and compliance with business market rules.
A fire partially destroyed a building in Monterey and disrupted local utilities. Investigators pursue a possible link to a nearby incident as authorities inspect the scene. Damaged water supply and telephone lines hindered response, while patrols questioned several witnesses.
Reported to be a political showdown as GoVoybor Hrumbough files a candidacy in a factional GOP split. Audiences near Del ogulo Waupon hear anticipated announcements and petitions to circulate in Few Mays. factions maneuver toward a formal state Republican statement within days amid capitol rumors.
Mobile Alabama March 1 The United States cruiser North Carolina now stationed off Pensacola Florida reportedly received sealing orders today Rumors say the cruiser is bound for Mexican waters for action with the government plan while other reports claim North Carolina will join Arkansas and New York to assist coast defense batteries in the planned market practice
United Press report from Washington on March 14 states two key questions slow U S action in Mexico. First, official consent from Carranza for invasion is sought, second General Piggton plans a full mobilization before any move. President Wilson returns from a weekend and will consult Cabinet to decide on Carranza’s request and policy toward Villa and Huerta.
Fragmented dispatches indicate the Carranza government in session amid talks with the United States over reciprocal recognition. Officials hint at staged moves while Washington weighs responses as Mexican resources and policy rhetoric rise in the public eye.
The state windew Board receives the monthly report from WMivention showing total enrollment 1441 across buildings Consord 286 Haren 209 Washington 16% Wairview 248 Baue Main St a6 Meh Sehuolah. Citywide attendance reached 95.8 percent with Washington Street leading at 97.8 percent. tardiness totaled 248 cases, high school students accounting for 173. Sixty seven school visits by parents friends and Board members were recorded. German classes in the high school had been omitted previously and will be included in the next report.
United Press reports from Washington that no definite trouble with Carranza is expected. Carranza embassy officials say his manifesto was translated roughly but not belligerent. No further news from Funston at stock exchanges. President Wilson awaits an appointment with Secretary Lansing as a reply to Carranza is prepared.
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