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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
1
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A lengthy dispatch reports heavy Allied blows on both eastern and western fronts. The German lines are described as under pressure from multiple Allied offensives with ongoing bombardment and armored assaults. Russian and Soviet forces are mentioned in context with the broad front, while U.S. and British actions are cited as contributing to pressure on enemy positions.
Prank and Roacos Gilson arrived in the city this morning from the Moston border after a mutual discharge from service. Eleven soldiers, including Corry and Nollinger, departed Chicago for home, with orders to report to duty only if recalled. Roscoe Gilkon brought a blooded Chihuahua pup causing excitement at the station as the dog’s fate in the climate remains uncertain.
Rev Hronk announced morning services at St Elizabeths Church for eight o'clock with benediction following. The feast mass for the day will be at ten o'clock. Pastor Brook will leave after services for a meeting with the Bt. Dityobothy Society. Last night the Holy Name Society welcomed several new members, boosting city representation.
An explosion at the Okie Maal processing plant in Gow Jato gut a fatal blow to the oil and acid division, killing ten workers and injuring others. Rescue teams search the ruins as authorities confirm the blast occurred in the mixing department and say some missing may be recovered.
A. G. Prat, manager of the American Brakestian Company plant at Erie reports that workers refused a wage settlement after a strike. The dispute centers on pay for time waited while ships loaded as a longshoremen strike cuts traffic and rocks volumes of cargo.
Advertisers announce a major promotional week across city grocers dry goods and clothing firms. Merchants vow extensive discounts and bundled offers to kick off the fall and winter season with heavy sales, culminating in a grand sale weekend at shops including Conry's and Warehouses.
News from New London reports the death of Mrs. Margaret Wilson, sister of President Woodrow Wilson. The white house announced postponement of a planned Sept. address and a funeral party will travel from New London toward Baltimore and Columbia with relatives.
The Corry Water Supply Company sent a certified check for 1405.05 to Harrisburg as its complete state corporation tax payment. The remittance marks the full tax due from the local company under current Pennsylvanian law.
Braddock authorities report a man killed himself by gas in a hotel room while his wife died soon after from gas exposure. Police say the couple had long standing trouble and investigators consider the incident a likely murder suicide staged in the hotel room.
The Mocel reports plans to shorten the winter term and summer break next year amid policies delaying the start. Officials aim to finish the school year by late June with minimal extension into July, trimming Christmas and Easter gaps to three days and one week respectively.
A 150 horsepower boiler new to the K F L Parnitura factory on East Main Street is being placed in position. Mayor O B Puttman says the plant should be in operation again by early next year, by Wednesday at the latest. The plant had been idle nearly two weeks and the old boiler proved defective. The boiler was purchased during the development of the WaClure property and has been moved from the WaClure plant north of the city. The K P L Parnitura operation faced delays from a backorder of old stock and shipments are limited during the shutdown. An overtime schedule will likely be adopted once May roster starts.
Captain J. F. Austin was sworn in to replace the unexpired term of former treasurer William Pout. The transfer of accounts and closure of books were conducted under supervision, with balances totaling 11,414.84 in the General Fund and 5,887.84 in the Pavement Fund deposited to the new treasurer. Archle Postlethwalt and A. Wales reviewed the accounts and completed the handover this week.
A vivid photo showing Company A after a thirteen mile trek at Camp Stewart drew attention in a North Central confectionary window. The image clearly reveals guardsmen in uniform with the camp’s layout and surrounding mountains, highlighting the work in progress at the Pennsylvania contingent.
A Crawford county jury returned a not guilty verdict but with costs in a case charging Miles Pla Joiel Keeper with an offense. Nine jurors reportedly voted for conviction while one held, leading to the compromise verdict not guilty but to pay the costs. Miss Emma Linsgott to spend Sunday with Mrs I. Catenyer at Cambridge Springs.
Columbus Grange holds a Saturday evening meeting at Bowl 28rd near 7A block. Worthy Master Triskal urges all members to attend. A program includes a drive for refreshments and a special interest event with a recurring weekly note for members to be present.
Mrs Tangion Rowe of Boat Wayne street hosted a party for twenty ladies this afternoon at her home. The guests included Mrs Winters and others from Columbus as they planned to dine and then travel to Columbus for the evening.
About sixty members and friends gathered at the U B Church on Thursday evening to welcome the return of fibri phator W. O Tit and family. A pleasant evening featured a fine social program with songs and greetings. Mr. and Mrs. Weight hosted the reception and the committee expressed gratitude to all who helped.
A calm social evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. EH H Thyfor on Muln street included guests Mayor and Mrs. Inder, Mr. and Mrs. William, and Mr. and Mrs. Haenel. Mrs Uylin served refreshments as the HaeneIs recently moved from their Taylor residence on Mala street.
Eight persons were injured when Pennsylvania Railroad Train No. 175 collided with an electric locomotive at the Hudson River entrance. The crash occurred as the eastbound service approached a turnout. one passenger was seriously hurt.
A special union service is planned for Sunday afternoon with the visit of local church leaders and the Mountland Sunday School party. The program includes a sermon by Mr Autryil Poke and a talk on the theme The Rawwer And Hid Hou pur and features accompanying participants from the Wall Khost church.
Mr Wm Grey of Hial Ueanohba visits relatives in town for a few days with friends. Several residents plan church and social activities including home gatherings, music at Mandville College, and a Salvation Army youth event.
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