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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1916

Page

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Straw Vote Leaves Wilson Far Ahead in Eight Corry Plants

Straw vote across eight Corry industrial plants shows Wilson ahead of Hughes in the approaching election. At each plant workers voiced preferences, with most favoring Wilson for re election and a minority backing Hughes. Prohibition and Socialist options drew small support. Overall count suggests strong city backing for Wilson next month.

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Commission Met Approves Final Estimate

Mayor Patterson and all four city commissioners approve the final estimate for the Keystone Company project. The council orders $5000 paid to contractors for expanding the road at Mirat Avenue. Other current bills were reviewed, including patrol and hospital costs. A Health Board report shows no contagious disease in the city at present.

Patterson Wyoming Keystone Company Cohoord Mirat Avenue Bugneor Dicknon Billy Duey Board of Health Sesson Powell Iverse

Weather forecast update for Wenthar Farr area

A brief weather notice reports cooler air moving in tonight with light winds. No precipitation expected, with temperatures dipping into the lower range and a dry overnight period across the region.

Standard Refuses To End Strike In Bayonne Oilfield

Bayonne oil workers strike continues as Standard Oil officials refuse to grant wage increases. Superintendent Honnonsy rebuffs the committee and asserts the walkout will persist. The strike’s leadership argues they lack authority to end the stoppage, while eight men remain ready to return if demands are met.

Bayonne Bayonne Cay Standard Oil Company Hoinisey Jen Atrikore Toymoot Con Honnonsy Atrikorn

French Marines to Enter Athens In Turbulent Time

French Marines land at Pirweu port en route to Athens to aid the police in restoring order as unrest grows in the capital. The deployment follows reports of threats to public safety amid mounting tension.

Athens United Press Pirweu Aliana

Brumbaugh Names Officers Amid Border Vote Clash

Governor Brumbaugh appoints commissioners to conduct the border vote. Named are Hy Dougherty of the Sixteenth Regiment, residing in Grove City, and Dr Binck of McKeesport for the Eighteenth Regiment. They serve in the Pennsylvania National Guard during the upcoming election period.

Tarrleharg Brunbaugh Tolay Pennsylvania National Guard Hy , Dougherty Dougherty Grove City Binck McKeespart

Exports Blamed for Shoe Price Increase

United Frew reports the Department of Commerce cites shoe exports as a key cause of rising prices. Export of shoes to Europe surged, with woolen exports totaling 57,000,000 dollars and overall exports reaching about 4,140,000,000 for the year ending last June.

United Frew Washington, D. C Department of Commercé Rizponalbla

Mrs J R Graves Died This Afternoon

Mrs J R Graves died this afternoon at her West Pleasant Street home after a long illness. Survived by husband J R Graves of the city and daughter Loa Grave of New York. A fuller notice will be published later with funeral arrangements pending. Mrs Thos Martel and daughter Mrs Waller Beanchin left for Ol City to attend the funeral of Mrs Winifred Welah EGk.

W. Pleasant Street J. R. Chayes West Pleasant Street Loa Graven New York Thos Martel Waller Beanchin Tomdatown Ol City Winifrod Welah

Serious Fire Destroys Property and Dwelling

Fire destroyed a Lawson property and a nearby barn owned by Gray, with the rear of the house ruined and household goods lost. The blaze, driven by high winds, prompted quick action from firefighters but left multiple structures damaged and owners unharmed. The cause remains unconfirmed, with witnesses citing possible incendiary risk and a prior incident nearby.

Uiform Mark Gray Luwnon Alta Nolgthat Aia Analain Wan Jonas Lawson Hy Buildnga Lawson Mingus Anaalas Fotlow South Klong Center M Pasaini Jason

Suit over Fair Auto roils Titusville controversy

A dispute erupts over the awarding of a Ford automobile by the Fair Association after a drawing. William of East Congregation won with ticket 6449, but Harvey allegedly claimed the car, saying a prior promise would transfer it. Attorneys were appointed to handle the case as the matter moves forward.

Harvey Ford Auto Titusville The Fair Association Oat Str. Williams Williams Hedhsen Harvey Ells

Carranzistas Tragedy on Somme Near Villa Clash

Reports from El Paso and London describe Carrancista and Villa forces in a Somme theater clash with heavy Allied losses. Villa reportedly concentrates followers near Temownohla to recover ammunition while German and Allied fronts face costly battles as Ruhania campaigns unfold.

Somme

Accused Attorney Stays Silent Ahead of Trial

By Witted News Service St. Todapus Mie Oot. Attorney McDaniel charged with his wife’s murder seeks funds to prosecute. Special Prosecutor Bart Lockwood says no deputy general will assist in the trial opening tomorrow. Since bail release McDaniel campaigns for re election and denounces the charge as political intrigue.

St. Todepus Tadea Isi McDaniel Bart Lockwood Win Uge Hig Aid Politfeal Memles

Surprise anniversary party for Langdon and Mrs Rowe

A private surprise luncheon marked the fourth wedding anniversary of Langdon and Mrs Rowe at their Mast Wayne Street home. Guests included the Skowe family from Corry and Mr and Mrs G M Gilson of Corry and Mr and Mrs Arber Fox of Columbus. A hand painted chinaware gift was presented to the couple amid pink and white rose decor.

Langdon Rowe Mast Wayne Street GM. Gilson Corry Arber( Fox of Columbus

Republicans Left Bower Begins Work in Kentucky Tour

Republican campaign sails into Kentucky as Col Theodora Stone Welt prepares a whirlwind itinerary. The nominee plans thirteen stops in towns including Vinita, Oklahoma. Kentucky. Arkansas. New Mexico. and Illinois before a Louisville address. The effort aims to bolster support for Charles Hughes and oppose Woodrow Wilson.

New York Tollay Woodriw Wilson Charles Hyans Thighes Theodora Stoone Welt Telp Will Campate Vinita Kenteky Arkanma New Mexico Ilinois Iis

British on Somme Advance Reported by Press

London reports that British forces on the Somme renewed gains at dawn and widened their front in Thiepval to the north. War Office says troops on both fronts in Macedonia remain active and engaged.

London Somme Bomme Guétecourt Sommerpeion Verlin War Office Usl Praneh Baupaume Perrone Taur Calted Press Konerat Haig Durne Lincaphire Thiep

Confederate Vets Thank Post 70 G A R for Grave Marker

The Confederate Vets of Post 70 thank Corey, Pa, for decorating the marker on Joseph Cromer’s grave at Plow Grove Cemetery. They mention lack of a roster and seek further information from veterans, with Adjutant Marion N. Baler and Commander Fehn Limb signing the letter.

Ashorthimengo G. A. Ry Juck Joseph Cromer Col Mai Torres Cromecy al Feichmond Gromer Dean Richmond Ya. Oatta Marion N. Baler Corey Robert B. Toe Jorimer Sam Cromer Mowby Sigular Army Washington, D. C Fehn Limb J. Taylor Stratton

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