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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

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Fearful Mexican Uprising Report Hits Front Pages

In United Brews K Yeto reports march 28 predicting an 84 uprising in Mexico. Troops move toward bellabad. Carranza forces deny rumors while Villa loyalists allegedly clash near Nomigulpa. Fear grows of Carranza and Texan involvement as factions fear revolt by local garrisons and conspiracies with Mexicana groups.

United Brews Mxtco Ugiinol Amur Bellavad Ville Pines Nomigulpa Vista Taorere al Pade Conepiracy Mexicana Ilaso Prieto Junioe Carranes Forcea Gayira

Punxsutawney youths held for murder

United Press report from Punxsutawney Pa states Bharked with the murder of his mother. Haines, 18, is in a county jail with Mattern and another youth in an adjacent cell. The trio confessed to the crime, alleging robbery as the motive. A shotgun was discarded near the store at Sprandies where the sister was found, and Hawan was placed in custody around midnight.

United Prem Punitawevy Haines Prion Boran- Wilea Omar Spranides Hawan

No word yet on missing U S aviator Edgar Garrett

Columbus N M March reports from United Press state Colonel W R Samples in command of the Army depot said he had received no further word on the fate of Army aviator Edgar Garrett who is still reported missing since Sunday. Dispatches from Paraking expedition headquarters were arriving at stormy headquarters today.

United Columbus N. M W. R. Samples United States Army Depot Bassiers Edgar Garrett Paraking

Weather outlook Partly cloudy tonight and warmer

The forecast notes partly cloudy skies tonight with rising temperatures. Winds light from the south with a warmer trend continuing into tomorrow.

Pershing Seizes Mexican Railways and Troops Move Toward Villa

General Pershing has taken control of the Mexican and Northwestern Railway lines south from Casas Grandes. Infantry and cavalry are being prepared for transport toward Madera and to press on Villa while forces guard the line. Unclear whether Pershing assumed command by force or with government permission.

Pershing Villa United Prevns el Paso Perashing Canwy Grandes Puno Madernin Casas Grandes Pierson Casau Staten Atste de Fasto

Sensational Arrest In New York By United Pro

New York March 23 Problog At Themoy Swann, a man living an order for immediate payment, aided by a confession from Grant Hapils in Michigan, led to a sensational arrest. The motive centered on a supposed poisoning claim linked to Arie We Walls. Detectives, led by Cunniffe, guarded the suspect as a high powered auto remained idle outside the residence.

United Pro New York Manning Grant Hapils Michigan Grand Trapids Kent

Diplomat Held By Bulgars Chief Arrestee Reported

Reports from Hotikhan claim the American chancellor abroad has been arrested by Bulgarian agents. Dispatches say an official is under custody for alleged bribery of police to issue visas. The American minister is said to demand his immediate release.

Bulgars United Prem Tern Hotikhan Oficlal 1

Plot to Attack and Loot El Paso

United Press reports El Paso police captain Hall said he had evidence of a plot by about two hundred Mexicans to loot and burn El Paso business district. Eleven arrests were made including Melchor Herrera, brother of Gonard Herrera, who allegedly planned to mobilize Carranza troops for Villa.

United Press el Paso Ipolice Hall Melchor Herrera Gonard Lula Herrera Villa

Local Young Woman Home From Border

Miss Aunis Gray, daughter of Mr Widtora Mark Gray, returned from the border via El Paso and Obbier Moxus, recounting a tense period amid Mexican residents and American movement. She describes military activity near the border and a deadly typhus outbreak affecting workers and residents.

Aunis Gray Widtora Mark Gray Noni al Paso Obbier Moxus Eles Mik Gray PL Pox Gray Tate el Pax Ejtisons Laren Amar

Big Fires Extinguished in Two Cities

Augiota Georgia reports a major blaze brought under control at noon with losses listed around 5 million dollars. Nashville records a vast fire that caused 1.5 million dollars in damage, likely claiming a single life, with authorities identifying an unnamed person as the casualty.

Corry Man in Coast Artillery Note of Service

Friends in Corry report George A. Briggs, a long time Corry resident, serving in the United States Grant Artillery. Briggs left home after a brief visit with his wintering, Mrs. Craig, is on furlough from Pt. Whitfield Beck and recently went to New Orleans. He commands the battery stationed at the Panama Pacific exposition and has served about seven years, starting in the navy with rapid promotions.

George A. Brigga Corry United States Grant Artillery Minges Hor Craig South Centon Trast Pt. Whifietd Beok Uma New Orleans Briggs Warth Battery of Coast Artillery

Seat Sale For Willard Moran Fight At Madison Square Garden

Ticket demand for the Willard Moran bout at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night far exceeds seats. Doors opened at nine, noon reports show all seats sold and total gross reaching 145000 dollars, signaling a huge payoff for the heavyweight clash.

Hy United New York Wilard Tex Tolard

Call for State Troops in Mexican War Context

A fragment discusses whether to call the state militia for service in Mexico. It notes the militia would be used only on this side of the border for patrols, with mention of Marines, the navy, coast artillery, and troops in the Philippines and Alaska.

Navy Coast Artillery Phillipines Alaska Paw

Corry Man to Travel Abroad and City Business Moves

A.B. Blafford sells his bin business in Corry and plans a trip abroad while Stafford, formerly of Plate now in South Outer Street, expands his store and contemplates new ventures. Bruttord, from Creman, Pa., built up and extended the store, leaving for Europe with ties to Birmingham. Kelly of Pittsburgh purchased the Broadway and will manage, with Stafford and his wife returning to Grec Heltain to oversee a four month project in York.

A.B. Blafford Stafford Wsors Murove Wait Ainuth Bruttord Snalle J Kelly Pittaburgh Bualwewy Nis Witty Jim Fim Sugland Tr Sintford Greac Heltain Yat Hig Hwy Birmingham Talwaryin Sodthauptain Sufford Ldhdus Chia Sib

Death of E P Hall at East South Street Home

Local notice reports the death of E P Hall at his home on East South Street around two o clock this afternoon after about five weeks of illness. A fuller obituary will be published later.

East South Street Hall Will Ivy

Pancho Villa seen in border raid near Columbus New Mexico

A historic caption describes Pancho Villa’s group terrorizing Columbus New Mexico with a fatal attack in which four or more Americans were killed. The upper photo reportedly shows American soldiers crossing the Rio Grande in pursuit near El Paso. The lower photo claims Villa as the leader blamed for the assault.

Columbua N. M Villa Bandita Américana Amer Ican Woldlara Rio Grande el Pago Pancho Villa Bor Fisen Smitack

Freight Wreck Brings Rail Delay and Snowbound Lines

A freight wreck and heavy snow disrupted rail service across the region. Southbound freight and passengers bound for Cambridge Springs faced delays as the line near Clymer remained blocked by snow. Crews worked overnight to clear tracks and restore service, with authorities reporting full reopening by morning.

Inspector Inspects Corry Industries Finds Compliance

State Factory Inspector Drozeski of Erle returned after eight days assessing Corry plants. He praised the firms for meeting state law and going beyond in many respects while noting a few recommended alterations and further work. He commended the city’s extensive industries for safeguarding equipment and protecting workers.

Droseski Homiko

Washington Denies Revolt Reports From Coneul Garcia

United Press dispatch from Washington D C reports a strong denial of revolt rumors. Generals Herrera and Garcia are cited as actively opposing bandit forces and continuing cooperation with allied troops amid ongoing campaigns.

United Prows Washington, D. C Coneul Garcia At &T Genere Herrera Villa Garcia de Clarox Herreré Hig Cam- Dalenim

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Juarez U.S Dr. Waite Texas City Border Miss Gray United Prewe Augiota Wight Nawhville Town Nora Willard Moranfight A. B. Stafford England E. P. Hall Savard New Columbus Eave Ene Texas Coreen Arrizal Tazasco Chihuahua Clymer Erie Rio Cambridge Springs Thinetty Union Washington
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