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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1915
Page
1
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Thaw suffers a setback as Justice Tage rules the 1907 Matteawan custody order remains valid and he may stay under restraint. Attorneys seek habeas corpus. warden ordered to hold Thaw until March 1. Supreme Court action anticipated to resolve whether he should be returned to New Hampshire for trial after acquittal.
Last night Union City officers Mames and Brush arrested Harry Gresley at Augar camp near Leu und Ites for alleged desertion from the United States Army/Navy. A companion, a local youth also linked to the case, evaded capture. Gresley, from Concord and Tigitamiloa origins, was said to be a deserter now in transit to a new post. Rewards for deserters were reportedly no longer offered by local officials.
March report from Copenhagen says the freighter Gloria carrying corn from Argentina and Sweden was sunk by a German battleship while convoyed to Swinemunden. An immediate German navy investigation into the incident was ordered, per early dispatches.
Hyoroth Leach and Sadie Mwh Bkelley wed yesterday in the Erle parish of Irak Methodist Church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Thomas KR Thoburn, with Mr and Mrs A T Bush of the city in attendance as the only friends or relatives present. The couple will reside at 68 West Smith in their hometown after a Washington trip. Both are well known in the hardware trade and active in community affairs.
London reports Winston Churchill states in a written answer that 166 merchant ships have been sunk captured or detained by enemies of England as of March tenth. The figure covers ships of Great Britain lost since the war began, not those of other allies.
The U S Pennsylvania, the world’s most formidable dreadnaught, was launched at Newport News Virginia this morning at 10 80. Secretary of the Navy Daniels Governor Brumbaugh and other dignitaries attended. Mrs Elizabeth Kolb christened the vessel as part of the ceremony drawing guests from state and national circles.
City Commission debates paying propositions with Mayor Patterson opposing bond tied expansion. Ordinances for Smith Street and Main Street paving advance, with cost estimate around 4500 to city share. Petitions for additional paving discussed. health board notes several quarantines. Lueker linked to false check case. Merritt recaptures suspect after courthouse raid. Bradford to transfer prisoner.
United Press summary from March 16 reports Defeat of the British southeast of the Yser with British forces driven from a position south of the Yser after three days of battle. Russians claim 2000 prisoners with major actions near the Arras sector and Yser region. Paris reports gains for French and British with retaken trenches near St Biola and advances in the Champagne region and Lorette Hills.
A bustling re opening last evening revived South Center street as Sam Jacobson and Company relaunched its film establishment. Kaastor's Orchestra performed while patrons enjoyed ample carnations and tulips, marking a festive return after last December's fire.
This morning the establishment reports brisk business and a most promising spring trade as customers flock in for seasonal offerings. The scene suggests a strong start to the year with upbeat prospects for retailers.
Whittlesey Marks and Harry Smith traveled to Erie this morning for the Prohibition Party convention. Local delegates will shape a program for the coming year to guide party work across Erie county with many prominent residents in attendance.
Three women perished and two firemen plus two residents were injured when the Woodbury Apartments burned in downtown Los Angeles on March 16. Fire officials from United Areas reported extensive damage and ongoing investigations into the blaze.
Weather desk records fall conditions tonight with unsettled skies. A mix of rain and snow is expected Wednesday, shaping travel and early week planning.
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