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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
8
General Horage Porter, leader of the Navy League of the United States, called for a substantial defense program proposing a $500 million fleet expansion. He urged Congress to fund new ships and related naval construction to strengthen national security and maritime readiness.
A crowd estimated at ten thousand smashed Chamber of Deputies windows while marching to the palace to urge King Victor Emmanuel to declare war. The king favors a peace policy. Giolitti, asked to form a new cabinet, refused. In Syracuse, Jares of Albany attacked Theodore Roosevelt’s political influence, asserting Roosevelt lied on the stand and challenging his actions in 1908 during the Hart Agnew track crime debate.
Mrs. Gertrude Koret of Smithtown, Pa reports relief after one bottle of Rheuma, claiming she could walk again after over a year of rheumatism. Ames and Co and all druggists sell Rheuma 60 cents, guaranteed to cure or money back. claims relief within a day as it acts on kidneys, stomach, liver and blood.
Kane, May 18. The sudden death of Dr William J Armstrong, a long time Kane physician, occurred at his home about 7 20 last evening. He had battled heart disease for four years and had been fasting recently. He left his Temple Pharmacy office before 9 pm saying he felt unwell, returned home, retired, and was found dead in his bed next morning. Dr Baker, called too late, mourned the loss of the well known clinician.
London May 14 an Admiralty announcement says German submarines have destroyed tonnage totaling 470 400 since the war began. During the same period arrivals and departures of ships from British ports totaled 17 677.
Earl Lee, a young man who escaped from Jamestown police, was recaptured and then broke jail again. He had been in the city this morning and evaded officers. A tip led Chief Davis to a Fourth Ward hiding place as the fugitive moved through the area.
Governor Kumbaugs signed a bill letting a mayoral or council candidate win automatically if they secure more than fifty percent at primaries. The session also saw measures on county support for minors in care, and a law allowing one person to hold both township treasurer and school district treasurer posts, plus provisions on school district audit appeals.
A Brooklyn recital program highlighted performances by Mrs Mary Patterson Shulton formerly of Corry and Mrs Joseph Duke Hasrigan as lead soloist. Charles Keater delivered a strong reading of his poems while Mrs Dawson Olmsteat and Mrs Shelton were noted as accompanists or participants in the event.
Warren borough orders repair of an antiquated fire steamer acquired after the Civil War. The vessel has been idle for over a year and used only in emergencies. Committee also advertises bids for a new auto truck with $5,000 from a $50,000 bond issue. bids open May 17.
Washington May 13 The navy department announced names of about 275 candidates for appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis all of whom have passed the entrance examination Among them are John Wright of Connellsville and U W Olds of Union City The physical examination will be held in one session.
Dukirk May 19 It is expected work on the shrapnel orders for this alfiox will be started at the Mracky plant within the next two weeks None of the new machinery has arrived in the city but preparations are being made for its erection as foundations are being laid Most of the new machines for turning out shells will be placed in the tank and superheater parts A firma and the other shops will be left intact for locomotive work It is understood Cleveland firm are building the machines to the value of 600000 for the Dunkirk plant
The Lost House, along with Lost In the Woods and Gabby’s Handit, plays at the Lyric tonight. Multiple acts fill the program with local entertainment in a tight schedule.
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