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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1915
Page
5
Yeggs operated at Clintonville in Vonanga County last night. A blast damaged the post office contents and tools were found missing. Authorities found smoke and a note, with evidence guiding them to the suspect as the town awakened by the explosion.
In Sault Lake City on November 17 authorities report radical members of the I W W and others connected with the case surrounding Jos Hillstrom are under watch. A heightened security presence includes searchlights, extra guards, and bodyguards for officials involved in the prosecution as threats of death loom. President Wilson wired Utah's governor for a pardon for Joe Hillstrom for a second time.
A November report says the Pope plans to take bold steps to reorganize church unity and curb temporal power. Vatican officials signal decisive moves before the next Consistory meeting, with weather outlook for tonight and Thursday.
Army dispatches report Bulgar forces forcing the Babuna Pass near Prilep as Bulgars push toward Manowtly and Vrilop, threatening Prilep. The victory shifts the front, with Bulgars eyeing stronger positions and potential advances in southern Berhin.
Berlin encounters a renewed food riot with looting and shopfront damage as authorities attempt to restore order. The government warns harsh penalties for leaders and participants while mandating tighter controls to curb unrest.
Mandell and Harden bowling team faced Lita Wool at Love Alleys on Haut Main Street. Randall bowlers won 16 to 2 in a best of three bout, with captains dining at Ujlum Restaurant afterwards. A large crowd watched as scores rolled in including Morton 121 Cohen 119 Koster 192 Hardon 0.45 44 Brown 498 Molloy 497. McLain noted Randall’s win and local city bowling expansion drew more subs.
Reports from London and Paris indicate Greece plans to intern or disarm Allied troops within its territory amid rumors of King Constantine backing, while Bulgarians press attacks across the southern front. Allied forces fear strategic disruption as Greek policy unfolds.
Tickets go on sale tonight for the Stanford Hose Company ball set for November at the State Armory. Chief Andrew Paulson notes strong city support and aims to reach the 500 ticket target as committees finalize plans for the concert this year.
Report from Rome dated November 17 says the 2200 ton Tintian ship Baroda was sunk by a German torpedo off the Cilician coast while en route to its ports from Tripoli. Passengers and crew aid and energy of the vessel’s escape were noted as the striking action occurred.
United Kingdom sources report Courland Port bombarded by German forces as war moves to the Baltic coast. The attack hits a crucial port area west of Niche and involves vessels from Hungary and Serbia, with immediate border tensions raised along the Curonian coast.
Mrs GA attends the armory gala as decorations transform the new Federal building for the Die banquet. Six strings of electric lights, pine garlands, twelve white doves and an illuminated tree create a festive display. Japanese motifs and morning glory accents contribute to an elaborate, though briefly described, centerpiece scene.
Paris November 17 Allied military authorities hold a crucial conference on future operations in Paris. Premier Asquith Lloyd George Prat Lord of the Admiralty Jiattoni and Foreign Secretary Grey arrived from London after crossing the channel and joined French Prime Minister Briande in talks with the French cabinet.
Dr Elfred R Barney a prominent physiolony of Watubstre died at his home early this morning at sixty five. Funeral services will be held at his home today promptly at one o clock, with Mr and Mrs Sidney Stewart Jr and others to attend. The death leaves the Corry lodge of Tiks and the community mourning the loss of a longtime member.
A garbled despatch reports Blakeslee arriving this afternoon with a Westminster press room awaiting confirmation. It notes a banquet plan in Edinburgh and mentions telegram from Congress representative M Tate Hol, with Dr Lebel and Arthur J Notes expected to arrive by evening.
A report states the Italian fleet pursued enemy submarines near Sardinia. It notes a torpedo boat was sent to locate the subs and that the fleet is believed to have engaged at least two U-boats.
Brig Nov. 17 In regard to a report of a possible 1916 state senate candidacy Attorney M T Levant Dayla former Republican county committee chairman said he was weighing the matter He noted public sentiment and said he had thought of running Mrs Davis is a member of Hawes Davis Brovistor law firm in Mason building He has long been active in the Republican party Attending the city banquet were Judge and Mrs A P Rossiter Mr and Mrs John Brey Senator H A Church John J Stoud and daughter Representative Boyde Mounty Commissioner Grant Smith Postmaster and Mrs Bi Allen of Warren The party plans to leave for the hotel tomorrow afternoon to attend a banquet and reception
Seattle November 17 Two more victims were removed from the Ravensdale mine disaster as rescuers continued work. They expected more bodies and reported many men injured or missing while teams fought to clear obstructions and reach trapped miners.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Austria and Germany agreed to submit separate reports to the United States on the situation in Arizona crisis measures. Berlin plans to publish a report from its observer after studying the issue from the consul’s viewpoint. Austria will also submit a complete report detailing the developments and the state of the involved affairs.
John Shaw aged twenty two a member of the Washington team in the American League was shot in a hunting accident near Greensburg. He apparently discharged a shotgun while leaning on the weapon striking the right side of his neck. Shaw was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital where doctors fear he cannot recover.
Police investigate three separate arson attempts at Erie Railroad yard in Weehawken New Jersey near a canal, where three men reportedly fired revolver shots and fled as flames began to spread toward freight cars and ships. firefighters extinguished the fires and authorities search for suspects.
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