28 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1915
Page
1
The city commission approves immediate paving for South Side streets including Plyline Avenue and surrounding areas. Contracts for widening and related work are to be advertised with bids opened October 12 and construction expected to begin promptly.
Concord township worker Lloyd Trincult nearly died when a belt snapped and dragged him into a power pulley at a silo operation run by Mark Stilts. He suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment with his condition described as improving.
Ardmore Oklahoma September 28 report of a deadly explosion in a burnatroot building caused fifty deaths with recoveries of bodies. The disaster sent shock through the city as authorities readied morgues and treated injured passengers for hospital care.
Mexican forces mass at the riverbank near Progreso Texas across the Rio Grande. Reports say the mobilization is open and aims to divert U S troops while other bands cross at alternate sites. An attempted raid at this point is feared.
The Woman's Club Improvement League met in the parish hall for its final session. Reports noted completion of the new fountain at the southwest city park corner with a foot rail and cement that prevents puddling. A vote endorsed inviting the Methodist Society to continue Tongue meetings at their church parlor.
Mayor Patterson secured state authorization to appoint a city sealer of weights and measures in cooperation with the county. The arrangement would cost the city 300 dollars annually toward a 1000 dollar salary, with Mr Keating designated as County Sealer to begin work in the city soon.
Washington D C Sept 28 The state department announced the recall of Austrian Ambassador Dumba stating he was recalled immediately by his government He expected safe conduct on Oct 6 and a United States note said the recall would be unconditional. Phoenixville Pa Sept 28 Four workers were killed and eleven others injured when a Reading train struck near the railroad yard.
Totten Proms Parla reports a fierce Anglo French battle in the Champro and Artois sectors with heavy artillery and advancing French troops. German resistance stiffens yet French gains continue yard by yard despite rain and bombardment. Crown Prince shifts forces to the Argonne region.
A collision occurred near the Henry Keppel farm between a Ford auto driven by Frank Rawh and a wagon of the Oneldd Market driven by Md. Whittaker. Whittaker was thrown and injured, treated at Dr. Monta in Columbus, with no bones broken but long recovery ahead. The wagon escaped with no injuries.
Two men posing as sign painters and traveling by auto defrauded a Third Ward family over a weekend. They left promises of returning for dinner and vanished, prompting suspicion due to their prosperous look and evasive behavior. Local efforts to locate them are underway amid growing concern of a wider scam.
A meeting Thursday evening will form a new group named the Retail Merchants Association. The body aims to improve total retail conditions and curb typical exhibitionist padding while excluding any credit bureau. Cards were sent to all retail merchants in the city inviting attendance.
Mise Hagel Bennett and Cris Lar raway from Olean and Rochester were arrested in connection with a $40 board theft at the Phoenix Motel. Chief Harry Davis transported them from Erie to the county seat for a hearing this afternoon. The two faced charges as they allegedly attempted a solicitation tied to a publication project.
The city considers a light rate of 1.08 dollars per foot for street lighting as the Boar d of Commerce and Industry weighs a plan. Most South Side property owners and large frontage owners have agreed to the installation, with costs to be shared among them and the city likely to approve maintaining current expenses.
DeLoea Henry aged 48 who on Sept 18 shot his wife Isabelle Henry and her mother Mrs Mary Smith to death in Meadville. He died at 6:00 am in Mandville City Hospital after attempting suicide the same day. Authorities expected his recovery before a murder trial could proceed.
Reports say eleven miners remain entombed after a late yesterday accident at the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. mine. Rescue teams work through the day with some experts hopeful for survival while others fear the worst for the trapped workers.
Light fronts pass through exposed plains tonight with variable winds. Wednesday expected to be unsettled with mild temperatures and periods of light to moderate precipitation.
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