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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1915
Page
2
Fragmented text references a world event, an admiral, and a court dispute. Mentions a tanker loss at Chemirfee, Angelos, and a $1,000 support payment. Contains unclear remarks on discrimination and political commentary with partial names and phrases.
A fragmented editorial mix argues for Wilsonian leadership to maintain peace with Germany, noting near war risk and the Lusitania issue. It critiques Germany’s submarine policy, praises neutral rights, and contemplates Britain’s stance, while echoing a Boston newspaper voice on wartime sentiment. The piece also oddly interlaces an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure as a separate insert.
A Dunkirk meeting of the Brooks plant of American Locomotive Company and local labor bodies backed a plan to halt the strike. The proposal would allow strikers to return to work with full pay after a brief period, with wage terms set at not less than four dollars daily and shop committees to oversee grievances, as organizers from the Machinists union and State Arbitrators attended. The conference was described as harmonious and a vote to return to work was expected the next morning.
Firemen leaped from a burning roof to safety during a multicar blaze at a Milwaukee company site. The department fought the flames rapidly, preventing casualties. The fire caused about 170,000 in damage, and the response set a department record for quick “put outs” as crews contained the blaze within about half an hour.
Oil City reports the first train passed through the Kennerdall tunnel on the Alleghany Valley division. The tunnel, part of the Pontagyliani railroad project, began June 1, 104% and reached completion after extensive earthwork and tunnel construction.
Mayville council met in the clerk’s office with MIL members and President Patterson presiding. The board voted to purchase large street signs to be erected at street corners for 45 cents per hundred and discussed collecting 38 unpaid water bills, including those against renters, by sending them to property owners. The village aims to recover balances from current owners when properties with unpaid bills change hands.
An Erie health warning reports an epidemic of a paralysis like illness among children. Dr J W Wright urges state officials to send inspectors as cases rise since January, with 33 total and 27 in August. One child paralyzed, several deaths feared, and physicians mobilize citywide to track stages and prevent spread.
Sept 2 reports indicate Venango County will not be closed to any small game as petitioners press to shield deer and wild turkey from years of closure. The Game Commission reviews petitions, with local supporters urging a three year halt while authorities consider legality and impact on hunting.
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