22 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
1
Local meeting in Erie reports Vienna court withholding formal death notice of Franz Joseph. Details describe monarch’s passing, succession talks, and plans for a Northwestern Pennsylvania dairy producer organization to co ordinate dairy marketing, herd improvement, and supply purchases with officers named including Belknap, Heady, and Basin.
Mendyila police raided an alleged speak-easy on Marker Bireot in Meadville last evening and arrested nine people including seven men and two women. The raid yielded twelve bottles of liquor and items used for sale, with a hearing held before Mayor Steyn Nol Ait and several suspects jailed for trial.
Word reached the city of the death of Mrs. Dundon at her daughter's home on Waynantreet. A long illness preceded her passing as she had recently traveled to visit family. The body will be brought for burial tomorrow morning.
Reports from Athens state the diplomats of the Central Powers have departed the Greek capital. An official from Teutonic Allied command claims the move undermines Allied naval operations by cutting communications and intelligence flowing to submarine commanders.
United Press reports Judge Wallice Hook rejected the federal attorneys plea to suspend the Adamson eight hour law under constitutional mud. Proceeding to the United States Supreme Court, federal lawyers will appeal at once. Judge announced the ruling in Kanga City onNovember 22.
Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were conducted yesterday afternoon at two o'clock in East Bennett. The body was transported from Union City by car with a large company of relatives and friends. Burial followed in the family plot at Kut Branch. Attendants from the nearby city included Mrs. Riward Howitt, Mrs. Fy, Mr. Parwhurat, and Miss Nikolai.
Fire early today completely destroyed the German Baptist Church at Sassafras and 20th streets in Erie. Estimated damage about $20,000. Authorities believe a stove left burning caused the blaze, with the fire starting in the edifice and gaining extensive spread.
A Warren report states Colonel Wheelock leading the Sixth Regiment in Corry Warren Kane and nearby towns has conducted recruiting for four months, receiving sixty four applications and enlisting four. Indications show the Sixteenth Regiment may return soon, with no official confirmation from Hell Point.
Mayor ratiersen with Commissioners Hrawn Olda and CHy Solicitor Kinet Miyan diferst problem to incite and solve. At the meeting of the Commission Monday evening these officials were named a committee to confer and plan a course of action relation to the recent and taal Instructions from Samuel G. Dison, the State Commissioner of Mosh States. He states that under the existing coalition the state has an alternative but begins prosecution against city for continued stream pollution. He notes the city was granted an extension last January but not enacted. The city failed to supply funds schedule for the costly system and failed to inform the state health department of a definite future plan to handle the matter. Solicitor Kluentl and the Mayor and Commission members will confer within a few days to form a plan to satisfy Dixon's department.
The funeral for P. J. M'Mahon was conducted from his mother's home on Whit Wayne Street at nine o'clock in the morning. A large turnout of relatives and friends attended with many beautiful coral offerings. A Warren Order of Moose delegation sent flowers. Interment followed at St. Thomas Cemetery.
White Star official Mejala of the White Shine concedes the Britannia sinking. He notes meagre reports explain the ship’s fate and government requisition limited lifeboats. He adds none of the boats registered under the Britannia’s name could carry as many passengers as claimed.
Allied military experts warn of the danger to Romania as German forces swiftly advance toward Craiova. Capture of Craiova jeopardizes Romanian supply lines and communications, with London and Allied capitals awaiting further dispatches amid fears of grain stores and war logistics.
Reports say the Brittanic, the largest passenger steamer, sank in the Aegean Sea with about 50 lives lost. Details are garbled but indicate a British government response and ongoing inquiries into the disaster.
A fragmentary notice records expenses and receipts for a Halloween fund event. It lists patrons, contributors, and a Hall of records with items for the event, including music and hall rental. The readable portion names several local organizers and participants driving the fundraiser.
Andrew Burch longtime rk City resident died after a long illness. He had shown remarkable fortitude during his illness and recently moved from Spartansburg. He is survived by his wife and four children as funeral notices are expected later.
Residents report a loud blast near Woden on the Pitts Wireh and Aonaant Dock area. The blast, described as a major dynamite detonation, rattled Conneaut and caused structural damage along the waterfront. Local authorities consider it a possible industrial explosion amid widespread concern.
A weather notice indicates wet conditions with rain or snow expected tonight and into the early morning. The system names unsettled air and possible accumulation, urging readers to prepare for slippery roads and chilly temperatures.
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