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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1914
Page
1
General Funsion confirms report by message to War Department. Today Monitor is sent to Tampico for use on the Panuco River.
United Press reports Washington May 1 that German arms shipment to Huerta was halted after a War Department statement. May 9 notes no troop embarks, while preparations continue. Huerta rejects resignation and confirms arbitration aims, with U S judges likely to lead mediation. Dispatches confirm Mexican turmoil and military moves near the Gulf.
The Corry Motor Club plans major road improvements in Wayne Township to upgrade the north and west routes from Corry. The club will cover half the cost, with the township supervising and the state supplying materials once co-operation is formalized, signaling a substantial annual road effort.
William Diamond, local head of the United Mine Workers, declares that any member who refuses to surrender arms to U S troops will be barred from union membership. He notes operators and mine owners imply union officials were urging workers to retain rifles during the recent trouble.
Reports from Adlrenle Sicily describe a devastating earthquake sequence across the island. Acireale faces refugees and near total destruction in Ligera. Yonerina Pennisi and Maria suffer heavy damage while Mount Etna may erupt again. Authorities fear further tremors and volcanic activity.
United Press report from Newark describes a devastating early morning fire at Alpine Apartments. By 1 May five perished, including Margaret Healy, Marie Wale, and A H Yeung. Fire began in the basement, spread through the elevator core, and the building was soon engulfed, with many occupants trapped by smoke.
Voters in Corry rally for Judges Walling of Erie and Prather of Crawford as non partisan candidates for Superior and State Supreme Court. Endorsements from party members and a local organization unite diverse groups to back two eminent jurists in a pivotal regional political moment.
C W Post multimillionaire owner of the Battle Creek can be described as having shot himself, ending his life at his home. He had recently undergone an operation by the Mayo Brothers of Minneapolis and was reported to be improving before returning home. Details of the suicide were not learned by afternoon.
United Press reports the Becker case proceeds with ten jurors selected, leaving seven more to be chosen and the panel reconvening Monday. Attorneys foresee completion by Monday forenoon as the venire of about 600 is nearly exhausted amid a warm forecast for the day.
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