12 Nov 1915
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1915
Page
1
London reports King Constantine has dissolved the Greek Parliament after a factional split and defection to Venizelos. The move follows the war mobilization and prior orders to prepare for new elections. Prime events include the war effort, political realignments, and potential unrest as the king seeks to avert further instability.
The funeral for Matthew Armstrong was held yesterday at 2 P M at his brother Snooh’s home. He left a wife and four children, two brothers and a sister, many friends and in laws. He was 41 years old, a welder for several years. He was struck by a negligent driver while walking from a barber shop Saturday night near his home and died Monday morning from a fractured skull. Friends from Tipley North Mont Youngsville Corry Spring Grove Clymer and Columbus attended to pay tribute.
General Manager M. Gear of the Walon Pelophone Company visits to oversee Union County toll line rebuilds. A copper circuit will be installed from Corry to Jamestown and Waterford, with completion expected around January. Experts also plan a Dundline Morse telegraph circuit linking Buffalo and Pittsburgh along Union exchanges.
An automobile wreck near Wattsburg tonight left four young people injured but none seriously. A Ford car overturned while passing the Wattsburg Cemetery road toward the Gilmore farm. bystanders helped lift occupants from the wreck and one girl suffered a serious injury while others escaped with cuts and bruises.
Great Bend officials announced four more deaths from Wednesday’s tornado bringing the toll to at least eight. Many residents remained hospitalized with injuries as crews opened more shelters and aid flowed into the city.
The committee has arranged the banquet program and expects attendance figures for room preparation. Speakers include Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Blakeslee, Congressmen Trobel and Bates, with Judge Walling unavailable due to Pillsbury court. A souvenir booklet will cover the building history and post office staff.
The body of a man is found in Crawford County woods near a traveled highway. The deceased, about 30 years old, five feet ten inches tall, 150 pounds, wearing a brown suit, was not identified. Police and local residents weigh suicide against foul play as a possible explanation.
Two men from Spartansburg were found guilty by a Crawford County jury for breaking into the Goldstein store at Apalachesure, stealing forty pairs of shoes worth a total of forty dollars. They face sentencing soon as the court convenes in Meadville.
Evening classes planned in the Commercial Bureau area with rooms and equipment approved by the authorities. Mr Brown will oversee the setup alongside Miss Coffin for the night courses including a business emphasis. Tuition is expected at a nominal rate to cover costs, with commercial subjects in evening sessions next week amid strong application interest.
Mrs. John A. Merritt wife of the collector of Internal Revenue at the Port of Magics Wall e today continues to show provisional improvement from sunshot wounds received yesterday in an incident along the Wilinmaville road I way. Police report indicate the injuries include shots to the neck and chest with several rumors of other shots involving bystanders.
Two heavily laden liners with about 2,248 people aboard traverse the Mediterranean near Ancona amid wartime danger. The White Star Line ship Palladio and the Italian liner Ghawertn carry many Italians and civilians as shipping authorities monitor the area.
Hearings completed on Wil petitions fueling a city assessment dispute. Commissioners paused final decision awaiting site visits and further evidence, amid potential changes affecting neighboring properties and tax implications for petitioners.
The Italian government suppresses details about the torpedoing of the Ancona, with survivors and officials giving conflicting reports. Censorship is blamed for withholding information on the disaster, while observers in New York and London press insist details are being withheld.
The company announced a plan to dispose of its remaining stock holdings in the steel sector. Details indicate a strategic move to finalize asset sales as part of corporate restructuring and market adjustment.
A railway accident near Maple Avenue crossing involved two workers under a westbound freight engine. A motorist stopped at Century Street crossing and allegedly conveyed a warning signal to the engineer, whose failure to see it led to the couplings being damaged and blocks the workers from clearing the track. Authorities say the party will be seriously warned when captured.
Washington November 12 The cabinet met for a short hour this morning at the White House to discuss administration affairs. Officials said the gathering was routine and not tied to any current crisis.
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