12 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
1
Paris dispatch reports Greece concedes all Entente demands inclining to internment of the navy, demobilization of Greek forces, and full withdrawal of troops from Crete and Fethrouda. London notes a Greek coalition government seeking stability amid Germany-sympathizing fears and wartime transports halted.
President Wilson tours Indianapolis en route to Washington. He plans three addresses, a Dig Good Roads Day review, a reception, and meetings with politicians, farmers, and businessmen as Democrats anticipate a stream of campaign materials and support.
United Press reports from Washington that Amira Growyad led the Royal squadron in the Kingston survival raid. Details remain unclear as to the steamship Kingston and the submarine involved. The Navy confirms uncertainty about the attacker and notes a possible loss connected to a warship sinking.
British forces on the West Front are conducting raids as classes at a local high school organize involvement. The report notes no major changes in positions on the Somme since dawn, with no large engagements amid heavy equipment provisions highlighted by General Hutts.
Freshman clans formed yesterday afternoon with officers announced to represent clans for the coming year. Colors adopted are green and white. A second meeting will select the single representative to the Student Council.
W G Myrick of Sol Wynch Company arrives to present the play Fair and Warmer at the Rex Theatre. Manager Parker promotes the performances for a limited run across the country road tour, with opening night set for Friday September 20. The company promises a capable and talented cast and a lively production.
Two men living on West Main Street were badly injured in a morning altercation over wine. Police were summoned as one man slashed the other with a jack knife and another attacked his companion with a butcher knife. A third negro in the house was held as a witness.
Otto of Bavaria, age 71 and famed for opera patronage, reportedly died after years as a virtual prisoner. He refused sustenance and medical care, living in luxury within his Bavarian fortress until his death, leaving a vast personal fortune.
Bayonne New Jersey October 12 Strikers in possession of the Hook have cut off the lower city section, halting towing, banding of freight, and other operations. Police report the situation largely under control with armed strikers and threats continuing, but no deaths reported.
Workers at Winton Run Oil and Gas prepared to move drilling rig from Well No 1 to an older drilled site. The operation aims to unplug and test the new hole, with Well No 1 showing strong gas flow during recent pumping and promising production potential.
Open day at Corry fair races drew a slim crowd yet offered strong performances. White Sox driven by Drayton won the 2:24 pace with Ant Nelson taking third, while Dr. Bennett’s other entrant also placed. The day featured 2:18 and 2:12 heats, a free for all pace, and a noted ladies’ driving contest with four anticipated competitors.
Police report a busy week with numerous arrests including a raid yesterday afternoon and 20 plus detentions in two days. Officers found pickpockets at the Fair grounds and fined several men for gambling, drunkenness, and disorderly conduct. named suspects given forfeitures. Chief Davis has added plain clothes and special duty officers to handle the surge.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday showers forecast. Mr and Mrs Molgin of Clarendon fire visiting their daughter, Mew, Walter Wright and family of West Church street.
Toulon reports a packed crowd as Brooklyn and Boston clash in a tense game. Paes Ra Taree Ee ane wersons the Red Hox and Dodgerw Yor the 1tth with Brooklyn taking a lead early before Boston steadies. The lineups include Crooklyn Meyern Daubert Stengel Wheat and Mowrey, while Boston fields Hooper Shorten Daubert Lewis Gardner and Cady among others. In a six inning stretch Boston gains momentum with Lewis tripling and Hooper scoring on fielding errors, then Shorten drives in two runs in the seventh as Boston surges ahead. Final innings show Brooklyn rallying with several hits, but Boston holds as the Dodgers struggle to close the gap.
Fremont Ohio reports a large turnout this afternoon at the mall surpassing morning indications. Bank official Latta resigns as state superintendent and long-time vice president of Colonial Savings and Trust Co cites health reasons.
Aviator Domenjoz staged a noon exhibition over the city in a Blériot plane thrilling thousands at the fairground. He flew for thirty minutes looping the loop four times at great height and received a strong reception as crowds lined the streets despite technical confusion and weather.
Practically all Jodiatiles will close this afternoon for the fair. The Bayond Mt Co, Climax Loco Works, Ajax Iron Work, Corry Airlek and Co, J W and A Y Howe Co, Kurtz Braye Bed Co and others plan show elections. Many businesses and schools will close early. the same program continues tomorrow.
The Sippido Alderney Co of Philadelphia has bought Agita and plans a large milk receiving and shipping depot at Centerville, a few miles south of Corey. The plant will be built opposite the trails from the Paseo Silk House and will replace the Centerville Cooperative Creamery site, now outgrown by expanding business. The new facility will employ a substantial local workforce and bring added activity to the area, with dairy operations benefiting nearby mills and forests.
A World War I era report describes poisoned edibles dropped from aircraft over Constanza Romania and Brindisi area claims of cholera bacilli. It alleges payloads harmed civilians and notes American casualties. The source cites German air operations and European press as corroboration.
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