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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1914
Page
1
A Petrograd dispatch declares Galicia fully under Russian control and a Russian province. Russian forces push German and Austrian units toward surrender as Allies press an offensive across the front. German and French centers clash while German reinforcements near the Somme are awaited. Belgium reports say German trains continue moving.
The forty third annual reunion of the Mighty Third Pennsylvania Volunteers survivors is held in Corry to mark the fifty third anniversary of their mustering in. About sixty veterans are expected, many traveling from afar. Congressman Shreve arrived and spoke at 10:30 AM at the State Armory. A noon dinner followed with an afternoon of social events and entertainment.
The Duquesne Construction Company reports rapid progress on the Buffalo division grade from Lovells to this city. The large fill near the western yard limits is nearly finished as workers cut down the hump in the west end yards beside the P and 1 division line. Material is moved west to finish the end of the fill, with track laying expected by October and completion possibly by December 1. The past two weeks show notable progress.
About one o clock yesterday morning a fire of suspected incendiary origin destroyed the farm home of Mr and Mrs Marley Atiller on what was formerly the Hyron Raymond place in Wayne township. The couple awakened as flames enveloped the exterior before the interior walls were breached. Neighbors aided in saving much of the contents but the blaze forced them to withdraw. There was no motive or vehicle of escape inside, bolstering reports of an outside origin and arousing belief the fire was deliberate.
Leonard McElroy of the Trill Indicator Company suffered serious facial burns when a blow torch ignited sulphuric acid from a metal plug at Nu- Bone Corner's First Avenue ankle plating plant. He escaped blinding after Dr Christie treated him. he later stood at work despite the pain and hopes his sight remains intact.
Joseph Hughes died Sunday after an illness of two days from acute intestinal trouble at his home on West Frederick Street. He was well known in the city and his death brought wide sympathy to his bereaved wife and family. Six children survive. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from St Thomas Church.
United Press reports General Gallienni announced at 3:15 PM that German forces were retreating along the line. The German attack failed, their front pulled back, and French and British forces reportedly captured thousands of prisoners near Paris. In Washington, President Wilson declared October 4 a National Day of Prayer to hasten an end to the European war.
The Harvest Party by the N 1 7 Club at Knights of Pytiles Hall drew fifty plus couples, many visitors from out of town. Club ladies prepared lavish decorations, Kaster's orchestra played, sherbet flowed, and a late dance supper followed at the Arcade. Period autumn decor plus striking lighting enhanced the scene.
Rome Sept 8 United Press reports the Red Hat was conferred on two new cardinals today by Pope Benedict XV. Six others already elevated by Pius X also received the hat. Names of the two new cardinals were officially withheld but believed to be Monsignor Hogeland and Monsignor De Legnig no. Officials say the elevation details will be announced later.
The weather office warns of partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with continuing cool temperatures. Light winds. No precipitation expected.
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