05 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
1
A cryptic OCR fragment references NEU and a 2a score or action. The readable text implies a brief game note or play-by-play fragment without clear names, dates, or outcomes. Further readable details are insufficient to confirm participants or results.
United Press summary of World War I fighting notes a German push in northeastern France with Hindenburg achieving greater gains than the flanks. British and French troops hold, with German assaults near Amiens repulsed. French counterattacks retake ground near Castel, Moreuil, and Allonwood, while advancing toward Montdidier and Montreuil in the ongoing campaign.
At the Red Cross headquarters in the Hika building yesterday afternoon about forty women, mostly members of the Obriatian Science Society, worked steadily. Mrs R S Johnson, chair of the cutting department, reported the completion of her 600th garment, a notable achievement. The rooms are open daily from 1 to 4 for anyone who can assist.
The funeral of Mrs Hart Love was held at the family home on East Columbus Avenue with a large gathering of relatives and friends, including Lady Franklin Rebelo Love. Floral tributes surrounded the casket as Rev C B Woodward conducted services. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery with family bearers. Out of town relatives attended from Toledo and McDonald among others.
Deputy Mod Administrator Peake issued a morning release clarifying rules on flour substitutions. The statement addresses rye and wheat types, definition of substitutes, and inquiries about graham flour. Original price and packaging details are noted for graham flour availability.
Last evening the Corry Lodge No 76 Elks held their regular meeting and annual installation of officers. Post Grand Exalted Ruler James B Yard of Elis Lodge No 4% presided, appointing officers and administering the ceremony.
A mob in Collinsville Illinois overran the jail and hanged Robert V Diseger aged 41 from a jail pipe after he was found hiding a pro German affiliation. The scene drew patriotic crowds, aided by police and local milita groups, with no reported arrests.
United Press report from Washington notes the Inter ational Commerce Commission orders an extensive probe into the Portal Telegraph Company and forty four other telegraph companies. The investigation covers financial interests operating methods and corporate relations across all involved firms. The Western Union is among those questioned.
Prank Hines, son of Mrs. P. Hines, longtime Curry resident, died at home this morning after a brief illness with pneumonia. Survived by wife, four sisters Julia Kath ym and Mayme Hines, brother William, born in Curry, mourned by many friends. Worked at the Mel innes Steel plant and active in St. Thomas Church. The death notice announced by the family provides funeral details to follow.
Washington April morn, Provost Marshal office issues call for a photographer by the Signal Corps. The aim is to document events at Madison Dances, with details to be arranged for suitable assignments.
United Press reports a new national draft plan to call up 400000 more men this month as part of a second army mobilization. A proclamation is to be issued this week calling 800000 eligible registered men to prepare for service, with the first quota reaching about 100000 by month’s end. Attendants note ongoing training and camps as the process extends into July.
London reports say British lines near Amiens Haig’s forces retreated toward Amiens while resisting German breakthroughs to the Somme valley and Scarpe. Berlin artillery mounted heavy countermeasures as British positions near Albert and the Somme border faced intensified shelling.
A group of Laval oulldws raided Malone Meat Market Wales Hardware and Lindsley Drug. Thieves forced windows took meat and health supplies while clashes with Police and a patrolman led to gunfire. One officer exchanged shots as suspects fled. two captured a third but officers pursued the group.
Mrs. Dean librarian announces 156 volumes collected for soldiers in response to the appeal. Donations include 16 pastry volumes, 12 reference, and the rest standard fiction, all within suitable war service classifications. Books to Harrisbine today. further collections planned as a future appeal.
The city surpasses the $25,000 mark in thrift stamps and war savings bonds sales. The latest total shows $25,201.97 as the accumulated figure, with regional totals and continued effort noted in Corry and surrounding areas.
Dr Graham had a close escape from death when an express train struck past the Washington street crossing. He swerved his car into a barn and escaped serious injury. witnesses described a Brent shook as the scene unfolded and the car was damaged.
United Press reports America prepared to begin subscribing to the Third Liberty Loan as loan drives sign with President Wilson to formally launch tomorrow night. Public anticipation centers on financial support and national effort to fund the war.
The Corry district launches the Third Liberty Loan campaign on April 6 marking the war's first anniversary in America. District executive chairman Scott of Erie presided at a Gear of Commerce meeting with ward chairmen named and an auxiliary women’s committee led by Mrs J Walter Schunen. Campaign teams of five will form under ward and township leaders, with flags to be displayed nationwide and new details to be announced daily.
Mayor Alexander and the City Commission completed a general inspection of summer street repairs. They focused on Pleasant Street, South Street, and South Center Street pavements, noting defects to be corrected. Officials approved new sidewall grades and sewer repairs on West Westington Street, with efforts to secure future work contracts.
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