12 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1919
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references a local notice in NK about joining or aligning with a group or event. Readable elements are insufficient for a clear summary. core entities remain unclear and no concrete actions or dates are discernible.
Obituary notes the death of Fred Stanford a former mayor of Corry Maine at about age 75 after a lengthy illness. It recalls his political rise from local service to mayoral terms, his Democratic alignment and later Republican associations, and his role in establishing the Stanford Hose Company named in his honor. The article covers his family, burial plans, and enduring influence on Corry’s civic development.
United Press dispatch from Archangel reports Russian crisis easing as reinforcement routes open to Archangel. The Bobhovdk army in northwestern Russia is said to total 30,000, with movement towards arrival points underway.
In Fayette County, fires scorched about 400 acres along the eastern slope near Washington Spring. The blaze damaged land and hindered travel as flames swept through the area, with the incident attributed to early spring conditions and wind-driven spread.
Washington April 12 Dr James Vanna of the Bureau of Education predicted a permanent boost in teachers wages as a wartime measure. He noted about one third of U.S. teachers left to take the war job but are gradually returning to teaching.
Two unknown men robbed a Mount Sterling area home in broad daylight, taking a 250 Ju Gash oni valuable. Neighbors helped defend the house as the Cols family thought they were moving. Authorities offered no trace of the safe, weighing about 150 pounds. Burial services and interment at Ping Grove cemetery will follow the church rites.
A Corry resident, Mrs Extolt M. factuon, faced charges after an assault and battery incident tied to a failed child abduction in Titusville. Prolonged separations, a planned escape, and an attempted removal of the child sparked police action as Mrs Jackson and others were involved, with rail lines and towns named in the unfolding tale.
Washington April 12 The Agricultural Department data show the average American farmer moving into a 47,210 quality class as war time spending and salaranes rise from 53.53 to new standards. In 1915 the average wage was 40.40, indicating increasing earnings over war years. Mrs Thomas McBrahon and her daughter Miss Mary Splowman are noted visitors in Mondyillo.
A local committee organizes a Welcome celebration with a goal of raising 1000 dollars. The slate lists appointed officers and ward representatives, including Desmond, Barlow, Ohl, and Maney, to form the core planning group. The total budget is set at 1001 dollars for festival expenses and reception planning continues.
Master Signal Electrician Walter J. Gretzler of this city is now on the Atlantic, returning home. His unit, Company E of the 100 Pittsburgh men, trained at Exhibition Park before entering World War I by ship.
Miss Charlotte Martin and J C Arctender were united in marriage April 16 and… Mr Arctender plans to live in Philadelphia where he works in oil. George A Learner, postal inspector, succeeds James Cartalyo in district duties. Meeting of the Corry Red and Jun Cub discussed ville season and plans. Film feature on hunting slated for near future. Eugene V. Dubbs to Cleveland to surrender to federal authorities for employment act violation. Mass at St Thomas church tomorrow morning at 7:40 with early and late services. donations to be distributed. Charles Hayat arrived from Cape May for furlough with parents. Sergeant Peter Saumdera visiting from Canadian army unit. Desmonds and Nellis Deswoods back from Cleveland trip. Mondville resident Bigginn visiting.
The Corry Motor Club met last night in the Boned of Comiiorés room to elect officers for the coming year. L. W. Olds was named president with A. J. Mable as vice president Ws Ed Murat secretary and HR Follett treasurer. J T Desmond was chosen as delegate to AA A A while W Rd Marat will represent the Thdalalah at the minting. Committees were appointed for general arrangements and invitations with many local automobilists invited to attend the program. Forty new members have joined and about five city automobilists are now monitors of the club.
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight with a mild temperature change. Sunday will see increasing clouds and a gradual rise in temperatures as the day progresses.
The mayor of Corry proclaims all businesses close 1 to 4 pm on Monday April 14 for the funeral of Homerid Stanford. The notice honors Stanford who held public office in Corry for many years.
Washington April 12. The 20 percent increase in all toll rates was deemed necessary to support other industries and curb rising costs. Postmaster General reports a lengthy statement outlining the reasons, noting impacts on commerce and public service.
Braddock, April 1. The body of Alex Remarkin, 45, was found in his room with face and head badly cut. Hallway and floor were bloodstained, indicating a desperate struggle for life after a robbery attempt. Police inquiry underway.
A garbled diary style piece contains childlike phrases about kindergarten days. It mentions walking outside, a teacher, a wish to bring good things, and names like Jack Austin and Master Morrill Pattowbny. The text reads as broken memory of classroom routines and simple greetings.
A Welram deputy reports to United Prom that the National Assembly has adopted a measure in Copenhagen on April 12. The terse dispatch notes the legislative action but lacks further details on the measure or its implications.
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