23 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions internet health issues and free sage verse, with unclear context and missing details. No clear events, people, or organizations are identifiable. The readable fragments point to a misconstrued or damaged report about online health problems and a verse but offer no concrete facts.
The New York Herald reports Wilson is gaining nationwide as voters react to cuts in cuts and the looming vote. It cites strong gains in Illinois Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Ohio Washington West Virginia and Wisconsin with Hughes weakening and Wilson leading in a neck and neck race overall. The paper notes labor and women voters show solid support for the President and warns Republicans to hold near the danger line.
The Central Labor Union of Erie adopted resolutions opposing Republican Senator Henry A. Clark for Congress citing the labor record and statewide labor concerns. The Erie Dispatch noted strong GOP support and described the labor group’s stance amid looming Republican victory projections.
Two men were killed and a third injured in an explosion at the Tumbler Quarry in Stockton on October 24. The deceased are Ralph Smeltzer and Myank Wouderuck, with the injured man reported in critical condition but may recover.
Early Friday reports show Lake Erie's death toll climbing to forty eight as crews search wreckage from a transport incident. US and Canadian rescue teams coordinate recoveries near Toledo and Randwich while survivors are evacuated to safety.
Paris October 28 United Press reports a sharp artillery exchange last night as a French barrage and infantry action near Saillya and Sommotha dominate the German lines. Branch troops attacked north of Saillya and southeast of Sommotha, with German counterfire limited to artillery bursts and no full assault.
Ambiguous and garbled text from a historic newspaper fragment mentions Vienna amid a post assassination mood. Authorities act swiftly to secure the scene while conflicting spellings and names complicate the recap. No clear dates or solid entities can be verified from the legible portions.
Unconfirmed reports allege a clash near Chihuhue City with Villa faction forces wiping out a Carranzista detachment. Wounded, scattered troops fled as Villa leadership consolidated at Freano, six miles south, while officials in Washington await fuller details.
Four months ago today Company A left Corry for mobilization at Mt Gretna then Camp Stewart and Camp Pershing for about four months. A Captain Brown letter to officers and privates reports awaiting orders with few return details and says border duty may extend weeks. Members from Corry Franklin Kane and nearby towns departed the same day with likely only two or three May return honorably. others reassigned to other commands.
In Vienna today the assassin Tok Adlon, aide to Premier Stilnnkhk, faced a preliminary arraignment. Authorities argued the crime was carried out without motive, by a single actor, with experts noting a possible mental condition.
The funeral for Josiah G. Winger, longtime figure in northwestern Pennsylvania oil circles, was held at Grind Valley on Sunday March 28. Winger, famed as a pioneer and inventor connected with many tools used in oil fields, was noted as the oldest drifter in the world and his name linked to local oil developments for over fifty years. Attending from this city were Mrs. S. Winger Samuel H. Winger and C. Winger, among others, and he was the brother of the late Rev. S. W. Winger of his city.
A Carranza government official in Ukety denied reports of a planned attack in northern Mexico and said rebel forces had been repulsed by federal troops. He added that government reinforcements were bolstered recently and that an outlaw-supported assault was unlikely.
Mayville reports a fatal hunting accident in the Adirondacks. Gurney Clark, about forty, was shot during a hunting trip with a party of drovers from Mayville. He leaves a father Willan Clark of Heeeh Till, a wife, and two children. News spread quickly through local communities.
A crowded Corry Grange meeting in the city considered five new prospective members. The Columbus Grange fair will be held next Saturday with a full all day program including the Marvort Feast, annual dinner, and public exhibitions. Mrs Hemri Horton Winger will present a reading, and Miss Helen Hoenes visited relatives in Franklin Street. A shower for Miss Benniex Bracken was planned by Mrs Harry Naylor. London reports German aircraft raids on Margate with bombs causing damage at a hotel. the Tantons escaped.
Londn dispatches report Constanza, a key Roumanian port, fell to Bulgarian forces after German and AustroHungarian assaults. The loss comes amid claims of a major victory for the Central Powers in the Somme era context. A German submarine claim notes sinking His ship with crew casualty.
A group of Corry sportsmen returned to their town after a hunting outing. The crew was fed by local supporters and friends, and several hunters noted the trip’s safety with no injuries reported. The gathering included talk of future hunts and community events planned in the Hunters’ honor.
A gas well remains in deeper drilling as a company reports pressure readings and plans extending operations. The site, part of an established estate, continues extraction work with anticipation of locating an additional sand layer to boost production and oil flow.
Weather forecast indicates today and tonight will see mild warmth with chances of improving conditions. A social event is planned tomorrow afternoon at the former home, hosted by Mia, Ira Roberts, and Misa Tha Rolg, with entertainment from two until five.
Reading appears as a distorted OCR item about a man attempting murder at Warren. The text mentions a defendant, a revolver, injuries, a shooting incident, and a person named Mrs. Blues who is said to recover. Names and places are unclear due to corruption.
The article reports Rebel Pledge winning a race on Saturday with White Sox and other horses mentioned. It notes expectations for upcoming events, including more races and potential contenders, with emphasis on the horse racing scene and related figures.
Twenty men reported dead in a mine explosion with fifteen named victims and others missing. Officials confirm a second blast or cave in hindered rescue efforts as rescuers work through debris at the site.
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