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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1915
Page
1
Crowds prepare for the city Halloween celebration with a grand masquerade and parade. The parade forms on Five Avenue and Main, proceeding through Centre Bank to the Armory where a dance and masque will follow. Ticketing details note charges and balcony seating, urging orderly attendance by citizens and visitors.
United Press reports in Washington that mediation for European nations is uncertain with the United States and Britain and Wilson and Wilsons positions debated. The World War effort shows pressure from London Paris and Washington as leaders press final choices.
Republican National Committee chair Charlon D. Hil announces a December 4 meeting in Washington to select a city for the 1910 convention and to mobilize for the 1910 campaign. He highlights GOP attack lines on Democratic tariff policy foreign policy in Mexico and Europe government economy and the one term plank repudiation.
The 24th Infantry battalion, ordered from Dutles about ten days ago, faced Mexican assaults near the border last night. The unit resisted two attacks between midnight and daybreak, with American troops taking crossfire, one trooper wounded. Messages from General Carranza and General Cabellero of Torreon pledged cooperation with U.S. forces to subdue border outlawry.
German submarines attacked the Russian Black Sea fleet at Varna amid a bombardment of a Bulgarian position. The Varna barrage lasted several hours, Bulgarian defenses resisted, and no Russian casualties were reported.
London October 29 reports King George V was injured in France when a marching man frightened him and caused the king to fall. He remained in bed for several days but shows some improvement and no definitive outcome is given.
Foreman Ruppernberger of the Corry Water Supply Company leads a crew installing numerous large water valves on Washington Street. The work requires temporary shutdowns and notices will be given in advance. water service will be restored by night.
Winnipeg reports that four people were killed in the far north by Eskimos. The Northwest Mounted Police state the victims include two Catholic priests and two prospects with Catholic missionaries. The killer party was linked to a prior explorer Ridford expedition. authorities say the same clan may be involved.
United States soldiers patrol the office line and Garranza forces are being watched as authorized by Washington. Twenty six hundred Mexican cavalry, wagons, and munitions were moved today through Eagle Pass toward Douglas Arizona over the Southern Pacific railway from Carranza forces.
A large fire at the Baltimore and Ohio bonded warehouse on Locust Point destroyed ships records and property worth between 200000 and 400000 dollars. The building and pier were valued around 160000 dollars. Firefighters prevented spread to two grain elevators holding 2 million bushels of grain.
Charley Boon, American importer and promoter, was killed near El Paso as U S retaliation followed Carranza recognition moves. The assailant, linked to an escort, died by firearm after the confrontation. Horace Booker, a noted witness, described the chaotic scene and the exchange that led to the shooting. The incident appears tied to the escalating cross border tensions over recognition.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Briand and Germany may seek a broad settlement with the Allied powers to end the war. Victor L. Harger and former congressman Berger are noted among the U S figures urging timely action and a new cable network to sustain peace efforts.
London October 29 The formal memorial service for Miss Cavell held at St Pauls Cathedral drew the largest crowd in history hundreds were turned away The Queen Mother and King George and Queen Mary were represented by their attendance and a special reservation for London nurses.
United Premy Berlin reports the Serbian opposition to German, Austrian and Bulgarian invasion collapses on October 19. Mackensen’s forces push through the Moraviar valley toward Lapoyne, Lanoye occupied overnight. Rail milestones near Constantiople line and Danube area fall under Austro-German advances. Serbia loses ground as Kolubars river temptations and local towns retreat before the advance.
The New York Stock Exchange opened higher and trends pointed up as steel shares moved 608 to 86.16 amid improving traction. Market observers noted a firmer tone with gains across several listings.
Unclear dispatch claims Serbia faces collapse with Allied expectations of rapid defeat. Report from Salonika notes 180,000 French and 13,000 British troops, with Belgrade to Constantinople railway under heavy German supply movement toward the Ottoman front. Wording reflects chaotic OCR with probable errors.
October 3 reports say Hulgariens have entered and occupied the fortified Sorta oly of Pirot, a key Serb defense position 95 miles northeast of Nis and near the rail line to Constan tinople. The capture blocks German and Austrian efforts to open this vital route.
The incident on Cat aubus avenue left Mr Whittaker and Mr Rast injured when Whittaker’s car struck Rast. Insurance coverage settled the claim for injuries and property damages, with Whittaker contributing to the losses from the horse and cart damages.
New York October 29 United Press says J P Morgan underwent an appendicitis operation at his home on Long Island. The statement from Morgan and Co announced the operation was successful and that recovery should be prompt.
Park October 29 President Poincare formally announced the acceptance of Premier Vigienni s resignation as the entire cabinet also stepped down. Briaid, invited by the president to form a new ministry, was to meet at four o clock with cabinet candidates who had been suggested.
The Auditor General filed actions against coal companies involved in the anthracite decision with the State Treasurer. The decision declared taxes not due for 1919, and the final move aimed to collect millions under the 1913 taxation act. The failure to collect would not jeopardize the state budget already arranged, with possible payment of these taxes.
Mr and Mrs Penneer Dunham observed their 60th wedding anniversary at home. They wed October 1885 at her father's West Wayne home. Mrs Dunham is 78, Mr Dunham will be 85, and they have six children and growing grandchildren.
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