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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
2
A warped text discusses Congressional partisanship and the impact on President Wilson’s progressive program. It notes margins in the House and questions how Republicans or Democrats might influence legislation, with references to states like California Kansas Nebraska and Washington and the role of strong party lines in shaping policy.
The article argues the Democratic majority may block Republican attempts in the House to reverse reforms. It warns voters not to rely on party lines as the incoming Congress, elected in November, meets in December 1917 and again in the spring, could bring shifting control and new policies under President Wilson. It emphasizes uncertainty about future party tactics and the potential for arbitrary changes.
The piece discusses Progressive Party infighting and their reluctant shift toward supporting Wilson or Roosevelt. It claims many Progressives from the West showed firmness in November and resisted a deal with Republican bosses, warning that party disarray could have altered the 1916 election outcome.
Fragmentary text discusses Roosevelt, Wilson, and progressives amid accusations of betrayal by Roosevelt and Perkins. Mentions Democratic party as the channel to push progressive reforms, critiques of Hughins and Kansas, and references Johnson in California. Conjectural hints about appointments and political strategy circulate without clear facts.
Cloversville reports a dark mystery as banker Carleton Bank or Kiliford division superintendent vanishes while hunting near Fissoo in Hamilton County. Searchers trail bloodhounds along Fall and Pull streams toward Piseco Lake without a clue. Local guides fear the worst may unfold with spring waters rising.
New York Now reports that millions of dollars in gold have been shipped to South America in recent weeks as trade conditions and favorable exchange rates drive a broadening movement. About twenty million dollars in gold have left the United States for the southern continent this year, tied to exchanges and heavy imports of raw materials including gold.
The New York Cossid Théatre announces a one night only return of the musical comedy Lady Luxury on Thursday Navy 2nd. The same cast from the Rex Theatre performance will appear, with songs by Kilian John and "Young Cowuther" or "Nawghiy Mariotta." Designs by Lady Dutt Gordon feature twenty sections of music, dance, and gowns including hits like Kiss Me Once More and When I Sing In Grand Opera. Tickets at Barbits Monday.
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