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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1922
Page
6
A long-winded recounting claims Lord Kitchener disappeared during a 1910 mission to Russia and later may haunt seances. The piece traces seafaring death aboard HMS Hampshire on June 5 1916 with witnesses placing Kitchener on deck before the vessel sank after a series of explosions.
In a London era piece the fate of Lord Kitchener and the Hampshire is debated with rumors of his survival. refs to seances by spiritualists and alleged postwar revelations spread through clubs and newspapers. public fascination with the missing field marshal persists decades after the 1910 sinking.
A contested claim alleging German spy Bible Boecker paid ten thousand marks to reveal Field Marshal Kitchner’s sailing details sparked rumors of his death aboard the Hampshire and a film portrayal. The War Office denied the tale as false, noting Boecker was jailed before Kitchner’s Russia trip, yet belief persisted in some quarters.
Milton W. Shreve announces his candidacy for Representative in Congress as a Republican in the 25th Pennsylvania district. The declaration is addressed to the voters and notes the spring primary date of May 16, 1922, awaiting Republican voters' decision.
March 17 reports show Erie lake fishing season opening with boats ready but harbor ice blocks prevented some departures. Tugs Victory, Raymond and Beverly N. sailed toward Ohio ports while Pearless is set for western lake, but early leave was halted by ice. One Essex tour car for sale and unrelated ads appear amid the fishing update.
Classified ad urges readers to contact W. S. Page of Columbus for DeLaval milkers separators and repair parts. Claims best prices and durability with a promotional tone.
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