07 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
1
Bulletin reports from London indicate the Austro German drive into Serbia commenced in the afternoon. Allied forces are reportedly crossing rivers and fording streams as preliminary advances push toward the Manita Baye and Pla river lines, with German strength under Mackensen expected to push eastward.
The Board of Commerce and Industry approves a city Halloween Mardi Gras to be held Friday evening October 24. An Entertainment Committee will organize a grand parade and ball at the State Armory with the Board’s band. The event aims to involve local workers and the public, with ceremonies and a large turnout anticipated.
Renowned scholar Prof. Lllen J. Martin of Laurant Stanford University spent a day in the city en route from California. She and cousin Mrs. Sarah Spratt shared time at Spratt’s home as Martin prepares to attend the Wittloth Anniversary celebration in Poughkeepsie New York where she will represent her institution. The event marks the renewal of the great women’s college leadership with President McCrankon’s induction planned midweek. Martin, noted author and psychologist, recalled Bonn’s honorary degree and described observations on Germany’s mobilization and the war’s outlook.
Partly cloudy conditions persist into Friday with a cooler air mass moving in. Expect diminishing winds and a drop in temperatures across coastal areas, with the cold front likely pushing temperatures below normal by night.
United Press reports a deadly explosion at the Avnit Powilee Company drying house in Semporium Pa. Five killed include foreman Sunson and L J Kunis J Marshall P Hubert with several others injured. President Moselier arrives from New York to oversee a rigid inquiry. The plant cost five million dollars and the fire destroyed one building, with $15 000 in losses noted.
United Press reports Sofia dispatches say Bulgaria expects a war declaration by the Allies today. The premier met with Allied and German envoys for four hours, British diplomat calling on the premier's secretary. Geneva dispatches note Salonika landing followed Venizelos signals. Lloyd George reportedly opposed the move to avoid Greek political disruption.
A damaged report asserts Germany learned of Allied plans to strike in both the east and west. It alleges a synchronized assault aimed at overwhelming German defenses, with Hindenburg and von Rundstedt cited as key figures. The text mentions Allied movements, prisoner counts, and counter maneuvers by Soviet and German forces amid a broad strategic dispute.
United Press reports President Woodrow Wilson plans a November wedding not at the White House but in the bride Mrs Gertrude Galt’s home city. He will attend a New York house party with Col. House and Misses Grayson Gordon Bones Warrington family ties cited.
Major Glyde Wilcox of this city is placed on the retired list of the National Guard of Pennsylvania after a long career. He served as captain of Company A and later major in the lith regiment, saw action in the Spanish American War in Porto Rico, and has been noted for his long native service and leadership. His retirement follows a career spanning many years with the Guardia.
The Sunday Hebod Convention in Henwton drew the largest crowd of the season with over 1000 delegates taking part across multiple sessions. Attendance was noted as high across the days with meetings divided into several groups and discussions.
London reports Allied diplomats moving from the Balkans as new German and Austrian forces shift toward Bulgaria. French troops reach the Serbian frontier while Salonika tropas await support ships. A cabinet reshuffle is anticipated in the Greek royal government to gain approval for new ministries. Serbia’s response to Bulgaria’s Macedonia demands remains uncertain with a likely sharp reply in coming hours.
A morning meeting reported total pledges for the year will exceed 13000 with individual gifts over 12000. At the banquet plans were discussed for a teachers training department grid trades plates for 250 and excitement over the monster automobile parade with fifty hundred cars pledged for the evening.
Front reports say German lines are crumbling under French artillery with rapid advances in Champegnery. Capture of Thatire Heights is praised, and rail prospects near the Crown Prince positions threaten German withdrawals within days. Local note praises councilman Winton of Winton ward for sidewalk and alley projects.
Irregant to the district of the Bell Telephone Company, officials say no signs, not even their own, will be permitted on poles due to danger to climbers. In August, Liney delivered a letter to Commissioner Howard outlining the company's position, noting no request for new signs had been received recently but would be processed under the same ruling. The Bell Company states it must prohibit such signs to protect employees, and the city will proceed to erect the new sign parallel to be seen.
The Joseph Seep Agency reports price increases across several oil barrels with Pennsylvania and related markets rising. Prices moved from $170 to higher levels, while other grades showed gains or held steady as of the latest market update.
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