09 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1916
Page
1
The city enforces quarantine to curb disease at movie houses causing closures and fear. Adults and children avoid admission as churches plan vacation, with no Sunday School for under sixteen. Officials report no local mutarlus victims, while infant paralysis fears rise.
County health officer Dr Wright announced the second smallpox cure in the county, Mrs Mino Cleveland of Chowtnut, Milo, contracted at the same boarding house in Conneaut as M Howitt, who was found yesterday to be ill. Residents urged to report suspicious cases to the health department and take precautions.
Reports describe a fatal shooting linked to a disturbance near Martin's Ferry. Authorities, led by Sheriff Hutler and Chief of Police Hylind, scour the region for suspects while tracking a wagon train and a person named Zalton implicated in the crime. Local banks and citizens report heightened patrols as searches continue.
The war office says Austro-German forces repulsed Russian advances east of Halicz near Mulitz. Slava casualties reported and prisoners taken as Austro-German troops push into Carpathians northwest of Mt Kopul, while German positions elsewhere hold against heavy Entente pressure.
Republican lenders here cut back earlier estimates of a five thousand plurality to under one thousand as RH Cole, courtman of the speakers, indicated that the state pointed to Creator city in the most ardent Republican hopes.
A local aviator linked to the Second Aero Company of the New York National Guard trains nearby and prepares to deploy to the Mosul border. Reports identify Wainmail and Miller as aviators in training, with Miller flying a self-built tunnel plane and participating in demonstrations. The piece notes connections to Martin Miller of Corry and East Main Street, plus past exhibition flights and a plane wreck during a Chicago show.
United Press reports New York September 9 that a massive sympathy strike could unfold to aid car men in their labor dispute with transportation lines. At a Labor Temple meeting, union leaders warned of possible general action by United Central Unions to pressure management and support the Amalgamated Street and Electric Railway Employes amid tensions threatening to disrupt service and mobilize up to 750000 workers.
The 1915 Atlantic City suffrage convention greeted President Wilson with enthusiasm as he addressed the gathering. Officials and supporters praised his remarks while expressing hope for progress on the suffrage cause. After the speech he departed by motor to the summer White House, while crowds filled the hotel lobby and streets to catch a glimpse of the president.
United Press dispatch reports Pancho Villa leading a native march across northern Chihuahua and nearby regions with about fifteen hundred troops moving rapidly northward. Government forces prepare to repel anticipated attacks as Mexican outlaws engage in ongoing conflicts and patrols.
In Louisville on September, Democratic events begin as Vice President Marshall speaks for the Reform candidate. The piece notes speeches by key figures, including Shales Fivana and Hughes, with references to campaign activity and broader party dynamics amid a nationwide tour.
Verdun dispatch reports German morale collapsed as troops pulled to other fronts. The Crown Prince’s army fights defensively east of the Meuse and struggles to hold forts Vaux and Douaumont while heavier guns shift to the Somme front amid renewed French pressure. Thousands of German prisoners and war materiel have fallen into Allied hands.
Market on foodstuffs shows higher prices overall with mixed gains and declines across items. The report notes inflationary pressure within the year and mentions varying product costs influenced by production and supply factors. The outlook references instability and shifting market dynamics affecting consumers and merchants.
An eastbound Nickel Plate freight derailed near Westfield causing a caboose and box cars to derail across both tracks. Michael Clark of Connecticut was killed in the crash which also sparked a fire demanding Westfield firefighters. Local official Hon. O. D. Howth visited to discuss state road progress as recovery began.
Fragmented notes describe ongoing offensive operations by French and British forces. The dispatch cites military actions, troop movements, and allied efforts across contested fronts with references to commanders, locations, and strategic aims, highlighting sustained pressure and escalating intensity in the campaign.
Officials in the Tenaya division moved Supt. James to Erie today as part of broad reassignments. The Pennsylvania circuit involved several years of planning with multiple districts affected, including revisions to regional leadership and cost savings efforts.
In Kittanning Sept 8, Mya Wirwctors of the Armstrong County Pair Agstelation indicted by grand jury on eight counts each. Indictment follows a police probe by the Armassinge Law and Order Society. Named defendants include Dr A S Jessop president, R L Hellminet secretary, George J Kline treasurer, Alexander McCuftough, and D Heaphy.
Readable weather note says tonight will be clear and warm by Sunday. Forecast calls for warmer temperatures on Sunday with sun expected to brighten afternoon hours.
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