14 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1919
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment shows numbers and terms likely relating to a trade or price list. Readable items include quantities or values such as 25 600 12000 8. and scattered references to dates or identifiers. No clear event or entity is recoverable from the fragment.
Mise Trane Rand daughter of Mr and Mrs HJ Rol will receive a diploma at the apnidl genuineneyinent ceremony at H. M. F Hospital Brooklyn on Sunday April 27th in the Kw pial chapel. Mise Raid has been active in church work and plans further studies. Congratulations were extended by friends in the city.
Rainbow division units including the 117th Pennsylvania Battery I and the 417 Signal, with headquarters and Company A of the 49th from Pennsylvania, gather in camp for an early departure home. The interment of Mrs. I. W. Glenn followed a service at Main Street church, conducted by Rev. Williams.
New York reports the Atlantic Fleet arriving in the harbor this morning. American destroyers lead the flotilla with shellfire damage noted on their hulls. Admiral Mayo aboard the flagship Pennsylvan ia expresses plans to rest the ships at their home base after a long voyage.
Debs, a former candidate for president, faced a federal case in Canton, Ohio, after authorities arrested him following violations of highway rules. The proceedings included statements from Debs’ attorney and were delivered to a Canton court for finalization.
The Boy Scouts of America will join the Victory Liberty Loan effort as part of a campaign led by local Scout groups in Corry. Local officers report plans to award medals to top participants, with a May 8 to 10 deadline and a hope to motivate youth involvement in the national fund drive.
Tris, April 14, officials report a man named Otto Ziemer died by his own actions following a violent incident. Ziemer, a former convict, allegedly used a caliber revolver at the sight temple, causing instantaneous death. He had been in Gil health for a year and reportedly suffered a mouth condition prior to the event.
A delayed report from Gatro on April 1 cites thirty eight killed and up to one hundred wounded after riots in Alexandria. Troops fired on rioters amid ongoing clashes, with several journalists and bystanders among the injured.
Frank J. Taylor reports confusion in Munich with multiple rival claims to power. Dispatches indicate fighting and shifting control among factions as government forces face attacks in several towns. The National Assembly calls for replacing the Reichstag leadership while workers push for a civil authority. Chancellor Seheidemann denounces the plan.
Clarence Dunn 65 died yesterday at Polk County Home after lingering illness. A lifelong resident, he was well known in the community. The body will be brought to town and funeral services will be held at Alexander's Chapel this afternoon at 4, with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
WaiLirwin publisher of the Cor ry and Walon City Directory reports three men at work in the city for the 1919 20 directory. Mr Kirwin says field work is well under way and a new bid will be awarded by July 2.
Report from United Press via The Matin cites M Headig presis dant of the CzechoMinvyke delegation noting extensive preparations in Germany. Troop mobilization in Saxony and Hilsnia, Baltic borders, and Prussia are reported with many operatives hidden in fortresses and military stores. Tendenburg allegedly behind these preparations.
Copenhagen reports a bitter fight in Dresden with government troops pushing back communist forces. Martial law has been declared across Saxony as troops move to quell uprisings and secure control amid turmoil.
Captain Albert Th. Young arrived in Mayville after serving in France with Evacuation Hospital No. 28. He traveled from Pittsburgh to New York and then sailed to France, later transferring to a hospital unit at Williamsport and finally returning to the United States for assignment.
News item from Dunkirk New York reports a hold up on Malpok Street involving men who assaulted a visitor from Buffalo named Alex Niles and beat him with a revolver struck. other locals including Mrs Dillon and Mrs Mower are mentioned as visitors or witnesses. The report also notes births and deaths in surrounding areas and names a resident who died at 87 from a severe illness.
The committee to arrange a welcoming demonstration opens subscriptions at HuckSubscriptions and C L Alexander offices. Red Cross volunteers in the district may contribute at these books or send funds via the city firms and factories supporting the drive. A later appeal will target business houses and industrial firms for donations in coming weeks.
The report notes the return of the 112th and details duties for the 28th Division units. It mentions Army mobilization plans, convoy assignments, and expected arrivals in the county in the early part of the next month, with some letters indicating continued movement from the division.
All baseball players of the town are urged to attend tonight’s meeting in the Board of Commerce hall. Members of the team who recently celebrated are asked to bring ticket stubs and discuss tonight’s planned activities.
The first U S troops to return from the Italian front landed at New York on the liner Duca d Aosta sailing from Genoa March 29. The convoy included 47 officers and 1595 men from Western Pennsylvania and Ohio and will go to Camp Sherman for demobilisation.
Fragmented text indicates a dispatch about Japanese at Paris, with unclear dates and names. The readable portions mention orders and a possible theater or diplomatic context, but key facts are obscured by garbled OCR. No clear outcome or actions can be established from the readable lines.
The Keystone Pirates face the Triangles in a best two of three series at the Prosbyterian gym. After a 60 to unknown victory two weeks ago the teams agreed to another contest due to strong demand. Key players Brady Cowles Sample Hall Weight are listed for the Triangles, while Pirates include Cran.
A Victory Loan drive opens tomorrow with speeches by local officials and workers at the city hall. Key organizers include Jitva D. Draw and committee members from the Women’s Committee and WAARIA, with troop visits planned and a goal of mobilizing funds across multiple townships.
A bank outlines renovations including vault enhancements and a new women’s department to service female customers. Contractor Mompistest to complete vault work while Alburt Wayne handles related duties. New facilities will relocate some equipment to a modern vault and expand services for women customers within the institution.
Reports from Lonilan say Ukrainian artillery heavily shelled the cities of Lemberg and Leuk Birg with many civilian casualties. Lemberg was reportedly recaptured by Poland a few weeks ago amid ongoing fighting. Weather forecast calls for rain tonight and tomorrow.
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