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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1914
Page
1
Incompletely legible text mentions altered prices or fees and references an election matter. The fragment lists numbers like four fifty and one, with fragmented phrases possibly describing a price change and a civic decision. Further context is unreadable.
Meadvilly November 18 Crawford County Court sentenced M P Breckenridge former Crawford County Trust Company cashier for embezzling sixteen hundred dollars to a 500 dollar fine and not more than twelve months in the Western Penitentiary. Sara Sweet convicted of barn arson received up to two years in prison.
Folkestone reports the body of Lord Roberts arriving in England amid military escort. The ceremony followed a plot by high ranking officers and local conspirators, with a chapelle ardente prepared at the awaiting coma.
Reports confirm an American launch was fired upon near Smyrna while entering a harbor as Captain Decker of the USS Tennessee reported to the Navy. London and Washington details say British and French actions continued in Europe with volleys against Belgian coast towns and German troop movements, while Russia reportedly considers strategic moves around Constantinople.
Yesterday afternoon at Fortos of Lock by county officials a hearing was held on charges against the association. Mesry King Glamor and Bingham presented evidence and officials DeRosay Morgaridge rebutted. The core issue remains whether the games cited constitute gambling as the extensive record and statements by Commissioner Rogan suggest.
In Mazel the Hazel Tracy wedding occurred this morning at 8 o'clock at St Thomas Church. Father Michael Tracy officiated with Rev Tracy performing the ceremony for bride Catherine Hazel given in marriage by her brother Ward Tracy. Attendants included Alice Regiem Lavery of Erie and Arthur Lyons among mourners. After the ceremony the couple left for Washington and eastern cities aboard the 8:10 train on the B and B line.
Reports to American consul in Smyrna describe fear of an outbreak as tensions rise during World War I. Secretary Daniels notes the port’s closure and hopes the incident ends with the shot fired at the warship's launch cleared from the mines. Western fronts see renewed bombardment, with heavy artillery along the Lys coast and Ypres salient. Churchill reports navy casualties totaling 1877 killed, 221 officers and 4453 sailors wounded, with additional missing.
Knights of Columbus will install their officers this evening in the mele rooms of the Harlow building. Members of the local council are expected to attend in large numbers. After the installation, an oyster supper will be served.
The Corry case heads to Harrisburg tomorrow as attorneys for Cray and Darrow of Concord and Supervisor Rows seek state approval to close three township roads by a 2 RR contract. Opponents' attorney McClintock of Union City will travel with a township resident to present objections. The Public Service Commission session begins tomorrow afternoon at 4:80 o clock and is expected to last about an hour. If approved the township will receive 18800 from the railroad. otherwise a new plan for grading and crownings must be devised.
Discussion heats around creating a second voting precinct in the First ward. Reports from Titusville indicate steps toward real division of the current voting area. Past agitation reemerges as residents weigh moving polling places. no definite action yet.
Martin Zlokendrath received a telegram stating his brother Fred Zlokendrath was killed in Cleveland this morning. Few facts were learned, but it appeared he was struck by a vehicle or run down by a machine. The body will be brought to Corry for burial. he is survived by two sisters in Cleveland and Bradford.
United States reports from Harriburg Pennsylvania reveal manual standings of the National Guard encampment last summer. Public release shows only appearance, condition of guns and equipment, organization papers, and records. No efficiency ratings. competitive standings still unavailable. Fourth Infantry leads, with Tenth second, and Eighth and Eighteenth following.
Cloudy and warmer conditions with possible snow flurries tonight. Thursday follows with continued cloudiness and warmer temperatures and a chance of light snowfall in the region.
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