24 May 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references planters and relief funds, noting distortion and uncertainty. It mentions a person or entity related to money issues and timing, but the legible content is insufficient for a concrete event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Corry and Fre Rist with garbled words about a wall and car. No clear event, date, or entities beyond place names.
Corry Man Manages Erie League as president and manager of sixteen teams. He travels constantly between Newark and Chicago, shaping a season that opens with parades and showcases the league’s features. Teams span cities from Youngstown to Jersey City, with two divisions and a championship series ending in a cup trophy offered by President Underwood.
Washington May 24 Old claim ho ge today write that they do not expect any actual demands for the withdrawal of American troops to be contained in the new note being sent to the government by General Cartaugh. They expect him to make urgent suggestions but it is probable he will try to show the new note is insufficient to force withdrawal in the northern sections to take care of the situation. It is said that when Carranes proves he is stronger than before he will automatically gain the withdrawal of the United States expedition.
Ay United Press reports that 118 Texas militiamen who did not respond to Wilson's call for border service risk avoidance of court martial after a new military bill makes mustering automatic. President expected to sign, meaning many Texas troopers may not face punishment for failing to report.
London May 24 report says Prince von Beulow will replace Bernstorff as German ambassador to the United States. The move aims to keep German diplomacy active while negotiations proceed and to align with peace efforts. von Beulow returns from neutral Switzerland where he was a former minister.
Dublin May 24 The British military court today found Jamun MacNeil president of the uprising guilty of participation in the Sinn Fein revolt. He faces sentencing within a day or two.
In a Petrograd report dated May 24, France announces readiness to ship large quantities of weapons and war supplies to Russia. Albert Thorman, French Minister of Munitions, confirms imminent transfer by sea from Canada and the United States, via Petrograd, leveraging hundreds of vessels and vast cargoes.
United Press reports Geneva May 4 Italian forces evacuated Borja as Austrian troops under Crown Prince pushed a heavy division across the Val Sikana. Vienna dispatches say the Austrians learned of the approach hours before their line could be cut off and withdrew with heavy artillery left behind.
The Redpath Brockway official attends a meeting of the Chin tulle Committee. The event outlines a July 22 to 28 program, including a youth concert and local attractions. Mr Sowarhy will present details and invite interested parties to attend.
United Press reports Washington seeks to determine if any Americans in Ireland face restrictions or danger after a reform measure. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee considers inquiries to guide U S actions and protections for citizens abroad.
Berlin reports British efforts to push a salient on the Flanders front were checked at several points with only minor gains near Hulluch Balraguls and Guigniec. Alternative British attacks elsewhere were repulsed. Verdun reports Cumforey captured by French and a new position taken in the Tournament works.
United Pret reports a Senate Judiciary Committee vote to advance Lou i Teandele to the Supreme Court. The nomination, previously listed as Bowlah fim, faced opposition from some and support from others. The committee's action now moves to the full Senate for confirmation.
United Press reports the Progressive National Committee debates dates for the Chicago convention. Oscar Kim Dewbe arrived from Chicago for the event while organizers consider who will chair. Names mentioned include Gyone Strachy formerly of Turkey and Gos Minn Jobawon of California amid ongoing planning details.
United Press reports a May 24 dispatch that German submarines are expected to reach New York by July and August. The fleet, operated by the German government, will include five submarines capable of a three to five day voyage, carrying mail and merchant cargo from German ports to New York.
Mrs R C Loupe will attend the conference as delegate from First Methodist Church along with many other members. Delegates from the missionary societies and numerous district representatives are in attendance as most districts in the region participate.
A London dispatch reports a merchant ship torpedoed during wartime activity. The captain’s notes indicate loss and crew actions as officers confirm casualties and salvage attempts aboard a vessel of about unknown tonnage.
A sixty five foot galvawixed wireless mast is being erected today by Rogers. It will be mounted on a fly standard atop the West atal building, replacing the farmer urinis. The new mast will improve receiving setup at the Clary and Stony star and make service more efficient.
May 24 report describes German forces repelling French troops along Verdun with heavy attacks and counterattacks. Night fighting across multiple sectors intensified, with dawn artillery and shelling, as German divisions pressed forward while French lines held in some areas but retreated in others.
Washington May 24 United Press reports that naval appropriations totaling 241 440 151 09 and 118 455 043 are favorably approved by the House Naval Affairs Committee. The measures include increases for specific needs and shift funds for the navy expenses including naval militia and Hawaiian Islands operations for the coming year.
Local progress report notes Fourth Ward project completion and ongoing efforts by municipal departments. Mentions Willows hardware outlet and Washington Morel as active participants and cites future results from the endputal event, with other stores and groups contributing to the epilogue of the initiative.
Maccabees announce a major gathering led by Supreme Ruler and Grail Captain of New York. Corry hosts a May event with members from all counties invited to attend. A large camp display and empire visit are planned with officers and members urged to participate.
In a murky campaign scene a Palmer like figure vies for a Supreme Court position while reform-minded groups push to abolish temperance issues. Konsky Akt appears to lead early, but the field remains unsettled as Pennsylvania politics loom and public whiskey policy ports weigh in on legislative sessions.
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