17 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1917
Page
1
The City Commission approved an ordinance to authorize garden lot sales for residents, approving terms for land use and rent. The board discussed revenue, access roads, and safety measures while considering petitions for street improvements and a related public works plan.
A fire broke out in the Nubone Plating Plant roof shortly after 10 in the evening. Fire crews arrived and extinguished the blaze using water. The flames burned through the floor but were confined before extensive damage occurred. no injuries reported.
Reports from the city jail indicate ongoing activity as several new detainees were lodged and others await transfer. Among those named are Hayey 45 Javon SSH of Columbus and Walter Lynka, with Phomis Boyle of Wirly noted. authorities plan hearings and potential transfers to the Whalra Reformatory. Prisoners face charges of vagrancy and theft by deception, with a scheduled court appearance and possible parole actions.
April 7 saw Canadian wheat entering the Walted Giuton exchange, prompting a strong selling mood. May wheat fell sharply by about four and a half points as traders reacted to the new entry and traded prices low.
The Committee on Agriculture in Corry Harbor promotes a city garden plan urging residents to plant vacant plots or rent them for crop growing. Subcommittees will canvass wards to list usable land and organize plowed plots, while securing free or low rent plots for workers. Local press and potato procurement discussions aim to boost food production and combat shortages.
The coroner reports Frances Farrell, 21, of W Main St Corry, was killed near Belo Railroad. He attended local schools. believed thrown from a train bound for Impentown. Identification by cap from Sam Jacobson Co. Survived by parents two brothers and one sister. Services at St Thomas Olileah. interment at St Thomas cemetery.
Franklin resident explains how gas meters fail to protect consumers as gas companies struggle with pressure changes and billing accuracy. The discussion cites a Pennsylvania Supreme Court case on metering, showing meters may register the same reading despite differing gas flow. Harrisburg report notes House defeat of capital punishment repeal, and Eddystone disaster’s impact on votes.
London reports April 17 that Allied offensives threaten key Hindenburg Line positions including La Pere St. Quentin and Laon as British French forces press toward the front. Haig’s dispatches confirm heavy fighting around Cambrai Epohy and La Gatolet with German counterattacks repulsed and Allied gains reported near Courcy and Allex.
A German submarine fired on the United States destroyer Sabbath Long Island during the night. The torpedo missed, the incident reported to the Navy Yard near New York and Sand Hook Lightship. Authorities seek confirmation whether the sub was from Germany or a possible other fleet unit.
Unclear dispatch reports a break in all diplomatic relations with the United States by Turkey and Bulgaria. The notice mentions a declared action by these governments and references official channels, but details are fragmented and dates are uncertain.
The Journal reports the formal opening of the New Victor Shop in Hoxton on Monday. The shop occupies the former Parlrst store location and will showcase all Victor models with soundproof booths and special lighting. It is expected to attract many visitors and feature demonstrations of Victor equipment. In other news, guards report another work plan sighting over Portemouth New Hampshire woods, suggesting a supply station nearby.
United Press report from Shirltina notes Germany near ready to propose terms to neutrals aligned with central powers. Berlin aims to invite peace overtures while continuing efforts to separate Russia from allied stance under the new revolutionary government. Count von Bernstorff, former envoy in Washington, is to serve as a special envoy in Stockholm as Berlin signals steps in the evolving war diplomacy.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania the oil market shifts with a new price schedule by the Stepe agency setting Pennsylvania erie mos at 3.10 per barrel and others adjusted accordingly. Separately German reforms spark creation of the Independent Socialist Democratic party aiming for anti government reform.
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