25 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1915
Page
1
A garbled report notes Robert May and G W Schotta faced wire service charges following an incident described as a mine and German influence. A suspect, Paul Darhe, 24, admitted to authorities of attempting to interfere with shipments to aid the Allian.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports that Advices from the Mexican border are eagerly watched in the capital. The battle across from Douglas, Arizona, involves Villa forces pressing Carranza loyalists, with Villa concentrating troops near mountains close to the fighting area.
The flat tree movie day at the iow work tunt started by the mer chants proved quite successful with about two hundred fifty attendees from nearby rural communities. They gathered for the special offer announced by Ma morehunts, The Tall Weary Thonlee on West South attant reported Lint miny adminsions. Many planned to visit the theatre while others brought children to enjoy the pictures. Further features of the event will be announced tomorrow.
From the Dnntont Press dispatch a fire near Cups Ro hill area prompted a government official to assess conditions. Reported in Colorada with lines indicating possible sections of a town or county under alert. No clear confirmation of casualties or full scope available in the fragment.
Chief of Police Davia with G A Shea and others pursue a smooth operator who left Aspen after fraud. Officers recovered one shoe bought with a bad check at a depot and returned it to a North Center street merchant. Victims include G Ty Davis Co Frank Say ad Bam Jacobeau and Company. Police continue to chase leads this afternoon.
London reports an unconfirmed claim that Goritz was captured by Italians as Rome advised unofficial reports from Vienna contradicted. Officials in both Mullane and Allied sides await formal confirmation amid mixed wartime briefings.
Mrs Horace Wetmore of North Weal Street was sewing when a hidden needle pierced her palm. The needle broke off two thirds inside the flesh and a physician removed the piece after effort. Medical teams noted the steel was rusted and dangerous, with precautions taken to prevent infection. The prognosis was guarded and the wound is expected to heal slowly.
A murky dispatch reports that German authorities executed a noble woman, with officials and military governors implicated. The claim notes U S authorities were kept unaware until after the act, and hints at political interference and attempted denial of responsibility.
By Wat Preast Parla reporting from Champegne a heavy battle extended from Sunday into dawn. French forces claim important gains and hold German second line defenses about one mile north of Mesnil amid stiff resistance. The fighting day and night reportedly continued with heavy casualties on both sides.
Samuel Stuts the son of Mr and Mrs Mark Grule of Concord township was injured yesterday when the crank kicked the engine of his brother's car. The right arm near the wrist was fractured in a minor accident, and he will be incapacitated for several weeks after prompt medical attention.
London reports indicate German military commanders have executed Belgian civilians at a rapid rate since occupation began. In the province of Liège about 1,950 residents were summarily executed and hundreds more killed by the conquerors, with total Belgian deaths exceeding five thousand under German control.
A fire at the Box Company factory in Pittsburg, Allegheny, around noon trapped workers on multiple floors. Early reports say 10 to 26 girls perished, with 22 unaccounted for and nine in hospital. Firefighters battled flames as victims jumped to escape and crews investigated the upper floors for survivors.
Reports from Parts October 25 claim Bulgars invading Serbia avenge themselves with merciless killings of soldiers civilians and elderly. Serbs vow no quarter as both sides reportedly prepare for decisive fighting with French and British forces expected to push toward Salonika and Nicho railways to aid Serbians against Austro German troops.
Petrograd reports a German cruiser sunk off Liba by Tilted Presa. The vessel identified as Prinz Adelbert was destroyed with most of her crew. It appears to have been on a separate mission and not accompanied by other German ships.
Sunday motor party from Union City including Mormille and Patty of Tour, with two gentlemen, involved a wreck on a hill near Howard Morry farm. One at the axle broke. driver halted to prevent further damage or injury. A Union City call brought a tow car to move the wrecked automobile and carry the stranded party home.
Reports from Salonika say Bulgarian offensive collapsed as French British and Serbian units attacked. Bulgarian troops retreated in disorder with a heavy French pursuit said to be underway. The text notes confusion and incomplete details due to damaged copy.
Washington Oct 25 United Press reports the wedding of President Woodrow Wilson to Mrs Norman Gaul will take place December 20 at the home of Mrs Galt in Washington. Miss Margaret Wilson will leave Tuesday for Madison Wisconsin to continue her concert tour and civic service work.
Joe Kelly, picked up Saturday for drunken and disorderly conduct, was brought before Magistrate Shields. He insulted the magistrate and was subdued by Chief Doyle. Officers later found most of a bottle of booze on him as he was sent to city jail to sober up and face further hearing. The Smith Brothers Minstrels perform at Library Theatre tonight with a ghost parade and concert drawing crowds. management hopes for a free class show tomorrow.
Thomas D. Finch, longtime Corry resident, died at the hospital after about two months of illness. He owned property and businesses including the European Hotel, wholesale liquor, and the North Center Street area, and built an apartment house at West Pleasant Street and Second Avenue. He is survived by his widow and a son, Charles Finch of Schenectady, N Y. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:40 at the family home with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
The high school manual training department holds about 218 students from grades seven to nine. Recent expansion in the basement study area adds capacity and practical facilities. Instructor Mr. Johnson leads varied classes as activity continues with Northwestern Pennsylvania Art Association meeting planned in Warren. Friday evening program titled The Second Session and What Am Reilly featured Weldon. future sessions set for Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings.
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