Third Liberty Drive Opens Quietly in Corry War Drive
Corry begins the Mind Liberty Loan drive as patriotic efforts surge. Citizens Bank and Another bank hold subscrip tion books with Edward O Nelson leading by example. The committee aims to exceed a 150000 dollar quota, planning aggressive local mobilization in the campaign’s early days.
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Corry
Edward
Nelson
Subearihe
Citizen’s National Bank
Gmizens National
Te Nu Monat Bank of Corry
Mersly
Stamia
Rumor of Heavy Artillery Action on American Front
Allied dispatches describe heavy German artillery bombardment and counter efforts near Amiens, Albert, and the Somme front. German forces reportedly mass for a major push as British and French units launch counterstrikes and prepare heavy guns for a potential offensive.
Sweden to charter ships to America under new War Trade Board plan
Washington April 6 reports a new War Trade Board agreement will charter up to 4000000 tons of Swedish shipping to the United States for food and other essential imports. Negotiations say plans include immediate movement of supplies and broader allowances for Swedish vessels to enter American ports for further shipments.
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Washington,d. C
United States
War Trade Board
Sweden
Wao
Onea
Gwedon
Call 11000 More From This State
In Harrisburg during April a telegraph ad order revokes draft headquarters and enrolls 11000 more registered men from Pennsylvania. Camp Meade and Camp Lee plan to receive portions including Meade territory counties. 9311 men to Camp Lee with others to Camp Meade.
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Apri
Fedey
Pennsylvania
Campa Lap
Meade and
Shermet
Cunp
Lee
Camp Meade
Campa Lee
Market close report from Lown and Bryen brokers
Wire from Lown and Bryen of Am City shows smelter and copper firms including Chin Copper and Gorn Products with written rates from 7 148 to 7 14 as Th.
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Lown & Bryen
Am. Smelter
Maria
Seventy five Towns Pass Quota Today
Hallimore April 11 George Creel head of the Committee on Public Ty formation and Lieut A M Bound army aviator were injured and had narrow escapes from death today when their aeroplane coming to Baltimore from Washington landed badly. The machine was demolished but both Creel and Bound stuck to their seats. They were slightly injured. Creel carried a note from Secretary McAdoo to be read at the meeting tonight when President Wilson will speak.
Third Liberty Loan drives reach quota in many towns
Reports from Washington and Atlanta show numerous towns and cities across the Sixth Federal Reserve District pledging their totals for the Third Liberty Loan before noon. Telegrams to the Treasury Department reflect widespread optimism and confidence in the campaign amid snowstorm disruptions.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Leno
Melon
Atlanta
Tijatriet
Chatr
M J Smith Emerges As Republican Nomination Hope
M J Smith of Beavardam spoke in Hoelty this morning, urged by friends to run for the Republican nomination for the legislature from his district. He said he is 68 and had not announced yet. Smith is a former county commissioner with long activity in agricultural circles and a large personal following in the third district.
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M. J. Smith
Beavardam
Smith
Ula
Few Recruits Attend Armory Enlistment Call
The slate armory meeting called by Lieut W and Maral drew only three recruits. The organizers decided to keep the armory open every evening next week from 6 to 8 for enlistment and hope more interest will be shown.
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W. & Maral
Pennsylvania
New War Secretaries Nominated by Wilson
President Wilson nominates Lotey Stottinius purchasing director for the War Department as First Assistant Secretary of War and Red Keppel dean of Columbia University as Second Assistant Secretary of War. A large audience attended Pinatines performance with ML at yesterday’s matinee. William Lombard visited Erle yesterday afternoon.
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Stottinius
War Department
Keppel
Columbia University
Lotey
Presdent Wilson
Blackstons
Liberty Bond Drive Urges Full War Duration Subscription
In a wartime appeal, officials urge every household to buy Liberty Bonds for the entire duration of the war. Subscribers should pay in cash or borrow to invest more, with intent to pay off from future savings or earnings, as ships sail the long line of communications and casualties mount.
Fire at Center Street warehouse sparks insurance claim
A fire started in the Trano warehouse rear of a store on Center Street threatened the Dr. Alexander block. Authorities suspected incendiary origins and noted a bottle of alcohol near the blaze. The shed, warehouse, and nearby stable shed were damaged but nearby property escaped major loss. Insurance covers about 500 dollars. The incident is under investigation.
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Sapare
Dr. Alexander
North Center
Tracl
Winger
Wiliams
Trano
Wade Grant
Alexander
Wilet
Forestville Mill Fire Destroys Major Industry
Fire swept through A. Dyes Food and Grist Mill in Forestville Friday afternoon, wiping out the two story, 60 by 40 foot mill and storage building. Estimated loss $20,000 with $16,000 insured. Firefighters battled the blaze within minutes but could not save the structure. The adjacent Can ning factory and wagon and hay storage were saved by prompt crew action.
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Forestville
Ryork
Inmaranes
Haserot Canning Factory
Hill Released But May Rejoin Pirates
Carmen Hill, Corry pitcher once eyed for the Pirates 1918 season, was sent to Birmingham but returned to Pittsburgh's organization. Reports from the South yesterday indicated Hill may rejoin the Pirates, with word from staff writer Charles Doyle noting the continued interest and possible reassignment.
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Corry
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jacksongils
Pirates
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Southam
Hinningham
Pittsburgh
Besdek
Talens
Tim
Charles Doyle
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Lteher
McAdoo at Philadelphia Daniels in Ohio
United Press dispatch reports the Third War Loan drive opening nationwide with President Wilson delivering a warning against false promises. McAdoo will speak in Philadelphia and Daniels in Cleveland as communities rally to meet quotas and celebrate with flags and local honors.
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United Prevay
Washington
Ameriea
Matcn
Wilson
Pasce
Chilly Seratary McAdoo
Grant Undertaking
Phildelphia
Daniels
Cleveland
Treasury Department
New Spring Creek Road Is Improved
The section of New Spring Creek Road midway Corry and Spring Creek is now under the State Highway Commission and will be directed by Edward Moore of Spring Creek. Moore reports progress on strengthening links and improving the road and bridge conditions, noting the old Clarksville bridge is dangerous for heavy loads and promising patience as funds allow further work.
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Corry
Spring Creek
State Highways Commission
Edward Moore
Pennsylvania
High School Class Gift to Corry Chapter
The treasurer of the local Red Cross chapter received four checks of 25 dollars this morning from Miss Kathryn Le Smith Wells Cotlegs Aurora N Y from the Class of 1916 Corry High School for the benefit of the Red Cross chapter.
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Corry
Red Cross
Kathryn le Smith
Wells Cotlegs
Aurora
Corry Hight School
Red Cronn
Corry Fishermen Report Licenses for Trout Opening
Corry men who fished the opening of trout season along the Brownell run were halted by an officer who asked for New York licenses. Local men had secured licenses, and only a small catch was reported. Lovey and Clank Ton of Clymer were among those present, each fined thirty dollars for local licenses.
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Clymer
Brownell Run
New York
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