16 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1917
Page
1
Erie R R and officials respond to Corry depot demand amid rail policy tensions. The exchange touches national oversight, maintenance costs, and potential temporary passenger service changes at specific stations, with industry and regional impact noted.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Phobe Lee are set today at 3:80 o'clock from her home on Memoon Grand street. Rev. TG Shaw officiated. Relatives and friends attended. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery.
A badly garbled report describes a fatal truck collision near Wrightsville on a road out of town. The body, severely mangled, was taken to a Warren County establishment for identification and autopsy. no positive identification had been reported.
The first dress rehearsal of The Wish ing Ring will be held at the Rex Theatre with wine netting on a date set in mid April. About one hundred performers including singers and other talents from the Senior Class of Hirsh Felioot are slated to appear for charity. Producer Mr. eManing of Chicago expects strong chorus and varied character parts.
A spring job rush in Morrisburg where dozens of applicants gather outside the State Employment Warsaw office. Officials report hundreds of women seeking farm work, with the State Labor Commission noting a surge in job seekers and intent to spread opportunities through the day.
United Press reports that the Bureau of Public Information will be opened soon to public inspection. George Grogs, newly appointed head of the bureau, arrived in Washington and conferred with State Department officials as intrigue surrounding secret services in the country unfolds before the public.
Berlin seeks a fresh peace initiative aiming to balance terms among belligerents. The plan reportedly shifts to press the Yugoslav and Entente powers by leveraging connections with Russia to compel concessions.
An officer from Elmira arrives to take charge of Pelter Hanpe arrested days ago on a Westponn costed charge and parole violation. Police report several inmates sentenced for varied charges. hearings set to determine final sentences. A notable prisoner, a lady detainee, was taken into custody Saturday afternoon.
A derailed loaded car on the Buffalo and Pittsburgh division near Prowpech station between Mayville and Brocton disrupted the line Sunday. Damage tore the track for a distance, delaying noon and other trains for four hours as repair crews worked to restore service.
Amsterdam reports Austria Hungary plans a separate peace bid directed at Russia through Vienna. Proposals circulated in United Provisional papers indicate price bids and concessions. Germany and Socialists in Germany consider limited talks while allied powers quarrel.
United News reports Balfour and other Allied representatives arriving in New York to confer with President Wilson at the White House. The meeting aims to secure US cooperation on Europe’s war effort, food, and munitions supplies, with a reception planned in Washington.
The Senate adopted a conference report on the emergency defense bill providing $100000 immediately to the President for national defense, sending the measure to the House for action.
General Alex iof named Commander Hin Chint of all similes of Ruy sii, succeeding Chief of General Staff Aleksoff as a reshuffle. The Trazitian Federation of Labor holds a convention in Rio de Juntera amid protests. Washington reports radio war controls, with Daniels announcing suspension of all radio stations during the war and warning that defiant operators are enemy agents.
The report says German forces still hold Lens as British units push forward from St Quentin toward the area around Villers and Hardicourt. Haig’s dispatch notes gains northward with captures near Villavel and continued pressure along the line, as German resistance and shelling persist.
Secretary Crown of the Hoard of Comerce offered five local offices to the four adjoining counties Venango Crawford Warren for a heating meeting scheduled Thursday. The offer was accepted and discussions proceed on joint construction of works to be built.
A chaotic clipping reports multiple items including a death of Frank Rockefeller age 72 from a stroke, a funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Monroe Lins on West Washington Street, a long obituary and hospital update for Mind Anderson, a stabbing incident near Union Station with knife wound narrowly avoiding jugular, and a political organizing effort in Titusville. Additional items mention embezzlement accusations against City Ix, IFW. Steck, and court bail set at 1000 following arrest.
The article reports that Bryan visited President Wilson in Washington to request prohibition, stating Bryan stood ready to support war aims if needed and pressing for swift passage of prohibition as a wartime measure.
The Fourth Annual Tdger Camp Meeting of the M. E. Church ended Sunday after great services. The afternoon service received thirty new members and another class will join next Sunday morning. Attendees increased across Sundays and weekdays, with many from nearby places benefiting from the meetings. Evangelist Hutt earned praise for sincerity, and Mrs. Morphy and Mrs. Taylor led Gospel singing. The community views the 1927 camp meeting as exceeding prior years, and the evangelistic party left for the west early morning.
The funeral for Mr Shuss was held this afternoon at Pine Grove Cemetery. Services at the residence on West Church Street were private, attended by immediate family only. Out-of-town attendees included Elmer Hamilton and Carrie Hamilton of Lawton Pa, Lanna Shuss, Mrs Marion Hamilton, Mrs Hippie of Altoona, and Vernon Shend of Curry Run Pa. The pallbearers were members of the Kesseyy Cy and Virny Shuss.
Mexican President elect in a long statement reiterates Mexico will stay neutral in the war. The message addresses fears of German influence and notes no sign of intent to join any side, easing tensions at home and abroad.
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