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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1916

Page

1

Railroad Officials and Board of Commerce Discuss New Depot Site

Railroad officials and the Board of Commerce meet in Corry to consider a new passenger station location between First Avenue and Central Street. The committee and rail executives agree to continue talks and pursue a site that serves the city, with meetings and written communications detailing next steps.

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Bondholders Foreclose on Gorey and Columbus Railway Mortgage

Reported in Warren county court that minority bondholders led by A J Ticolin and partners petitioned to foreclose the mortgage on the Gorey and Columbus railway, with bondholders threatening enforcement in ninety days. Action seen as potentially impacting the Gerry Power Company franchise to provide city power.

Warren County Gorey and Columbus Honda Gerry Power Company Whit Fa Franchios

Lambing Home Fire Threats Narrowly Contained

A small fire at Lambing Home on Park Finca Hirest lighted a chandelier causing ceiling smoke and a wall burn. A family trio and helpers detected the blaze early, evacuating safely as responders prevented major damage and a wider conflagration.

Finca Jaint Iitino

Aged Lady Stricken in Bucild Area Health Deteriorates

Mra Menanhorh Howard of Bucild is reported stricken with illness. Local health authorities note rapid decline and call for medical attention as condition worsens. Persistent symptoms include fatigue, weakness, and reduced mobility affecting daily activities.

Mra Menanhorh Howard Bucild Aifant Wan Yury Nurlounly Abel Jy Nie Met Howard Thy’ Tenik Wonis Yimin

Penesy brakeman badly injured in railway accident

In a late night incident the brakeman, identified as Smith, was found injured in the caboose after a derailment or collision near a yard. He was pulled from the wreckage, carried to hospital, and initially reported in a weakened but improving condition with head injuries.

Ayening Hoy Smith Agdine Yanneeville Smith Gilette Call Iyus Smith Hut Asphtal

TWO BRITISH SUBJECTS KILLED BY VILLA RAID

United Press report from Galveston says Villa subject forces killed two Englishmen and 36 Carranza troops in an oil camp raid at Tuxpam on September 16. The assault coincided with a strike on OX Duahua city. Carranza troops were overwhelmed, soldiers fled, and English residents were executed for shelter.

United Press Galveston Villaiatan Carninga Tixpam Topila Oxduahua Carranza Inj Aid Gayary oFhem Patage Ein Biladita

Ford Car Turtled Near Waterford in Odd Accident

A Word automobiln named Miranon turtled near Waterford while a party traveled from Waterton to the city. The vehicle skidded off the road, burned, and was righted and driven to the city. No one was harmed.

City City Waterton Jay Waterford

Shake Up of Russian Commanders Reported

United Press reports Berlin sources say a shake up of Russian commanders may follow the Balkan campaign setback. Petrograd officials reportedly discouraged by the Balkan effort, noting it disrupted plans to attack Austro German forces on the east front. Rumors from Bucharest mention strained Allied campaign results against Bulgaria and Romania.

Iss United Press Berlin Ogulhok Taddy Petrograd Balkan Plas Aguinet Lemburg Cantend

Pennsylvania a Democratic Possibility

United Press reports New York September 22 that Pennsylvania is viewed as a potential Democratic possibility. National Chairman Vane McCormick says the party expects to capitalize on discord within Republican ranks and believes Democrats could gain control of the state’s important ballot in the fall. The Penrose and Yazoo factions quarrel over the election, with Hughes’ victory seen as shifting power and interest.

United Pees New York Pennaylinki Vane McCormick Democratic Party McCormick Statenl Kourton P Alate Pen’ Rove Veres Yazoo Jose Hughes Penrose

Teutons Admit Sharp Reverses

Berlin reports indicate German and Austrian forces were forced to withdraw under heavy attacks from Russian and Roumanian forces in Transylvania, with several positions on mountain slopes abandoned. West front actions show Germans recovering ground along the Somme and Verdun sectors amid infantry actions.

United Press Berlin Germein Dulgarian RonsorRouy Funglac Trandylvanis Fia War Office Somme Verdum tlAey

Ten Injured in Taxicab Accident

Ten persons were seriously injured when a taxicab carrying workers to their jobs was rammed by a wagon at the intersection of Avenue A and Twentyeth Street in New York. The crash occurred amid a citywide transportation disruption linked to a labor strike. Authorities report rising injuries as workers struggle to reach work amid the stoppage.

Unite Prews New York Avenue A Twenteth Street New ‘York

Socialist Expects a Big Vote in Toledo

Socialist candidate Benson declared he would double the vote of any other socialist nominee. He argued the Ways Chamberlain treaty grants the President power to call out reserves, framing the bill as a real conscription measure to press men into service. The proposal sets the reserves at all able bodied men ages eighteen to forty-five.

United Press Toledo Socialiat Bensoh

Former Corry Pastor to Be Inaugurated

Invitations have been received for the inauguration of James Warren Campbell as president of Simpson College Indianola. The ceremony is set for Tuesday October 10. Campbell previously built the Wirt MU Church of Corry and served as pastor there for many years. Mrs Campbell Ruth Campbell Arthur Campbell and Virginia Campbell visited Mrs Gov Bosworth last week.

Asuud Ly Tria Oes Simpson College Indianola James Warren Campbell Rey Campbell Wirt MU Corry Campbell Ruth Campbell Arthur Campbell Wetle Virginia Campbell Gov. Bosworth Fle Indiandin Towa

Denial of Villa Attack Success Reported From Gondral Tereno

A New York telegram from Gondral Tereno commander of the Care tanga force says Villa did not seize Chihuahua City as reported. It claims Villa forces were repelled by a bridge under his command and that the assault was defeated by American forces with maccoay vengeance.

Expect Peace Moves By Germany At Early Date

German peace move expectations spread in Allied circles as officials in Berlin discuss pursuing talks through President Wilson. Analysts say a German initiative may come amid ongoing offensives, with Spain and other neutrals considered as potential intermediaries. US and British diplomats weigh likelihood of any settlement before elections and the impact on wartime strategy.

Ty United Press Miondy Heyl Spain Teutons Dyma Muttery Wilson Trentied

President Wilson To Open Campaign Address

President Wilson to deliver his first personal appeal to voters nationwide for re election from Shadow Lawn this afternoon. He will speak on the day’s issues and the war’s aftermath, aiming to respond to Republican charges and rallying support as he plans several addresses in the coming weeks.

Wilean Aftarnoon Trenton Lishiter Veraida Fils Simmer Tiv Grave Acheale Ppower Fleb Yury Rhpubl Hudhorty

Troops Ordered to the Border Amid Border Tension

Washington dispatch says two battalions of U S Infantry and Troop A Kasay and Troop A Wisconsin are ordered to the border per War Department notice. The move likely replaces units assigned to guard duty at another location and reflects heightened security operations.

United Trew Washington Tows Kasay Wisconnix

Corry Divine Celebrates 97th Birthday at Home

Rov J W Wilson notes Corry Divine reaches 97 on September 2 at Maples Avenue home. The longtime resident, active in mind and faith, enjoys a quiet family celebration as friends extend good wishes.

J. W. Wilson Maples Avenue

Joe Altman Seriously Ill at Erie City

Report states Joe Altman remains in critical condition at Erie City hospital following a serious illness. He was transferred from Lovey district to Sir Vincent’s temple for care and is receiving treatment under Dr. Hayman’s supervision.

Joe Altman Erie City Altman Memmi Yesterilas Vincent Fiaving Z. Hayman Sxiamanea Troi Te Hospital

Villa Camps Near Chihuahua In Northern Mexico

United Prose reports Villa and forces maneuvering near Chihuahua as pursuit efforts by AL Roulox Macheen fade. Officials announce no change in Villa’s positions though exchanges with General Ganzalion and allied troops continue amid tensions in the region.

United Prose Paso Manohy Villa Ghifinchelty Color AL Roulox Macheen Carrahén Mexico Palan Legume Fiat Qe Creanea Thoory Ganzalion

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Corry and Columbus St. Railway Herman Guroy Hind Urinaw Pauronia Lambing Blaze Roy Smith Youngsville FORD Keystone State Iosfield Harmon Atlarks Metanii Harty Pres. Wilson Corry Divine Erie Villa Chihuahua
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