17 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions numbers and codes like 7 8 13 25 00 12000 and references to storage or location labels including DC and Bgl St. Context and full meaning are unclear. No identifiable people events or organizations are recoverable from the fragment.
A German liner carrying U S troops arrived in New York on April 17. The ship Hofkalverin Muighity Victoria formerly of the Haw kung American One docked amid tension as allied exchanges and troop movements continued after the war.
A RainBow Division troop departs Brest today as reported by United Press. The unit, part of the 17th Sup. PY Yrielo Tee battalion, moves with others from Minnesota including the 16tat Folk Axtivery, leaving from Huntington.
Miller, a member of the 201th Division, arrived home from overseas after nearly a year in action on the St Mihiel drive. He is reported to have been wounded but recovering. celebration plans may proceed tonight despite weather.
Paris reports that Germany must sign the power treaty by May 15 under an official order. Envoys have begun signing, though not all have completed the sequence as the Versailles settlement drives the deadline and wartime commitments.
Dispatches describe unrest in India with open revolt and government responses. A Taunton letter mentions Regiment 112 and Company A reporting casualties and morale, plus notes on troop movements and a division’s celebrated conduct during recent actions in Europe.
A letter from Mrs. Dolar Lilly of Sevondavway reports her brother Robert Gilbert at an army field hospital in Corry. He has been ailing for months but shows improvement. doctors expect he will move back to his home hospital soon.
Mrs John Dillon left this morning for Dunkirk N C to attend the funeral of Mrs Dommornd. Mr and Mrs Alverton Weaver and their son Donald of Cleveland Ohio who have been visiting nearby relatives went to Findley Lake yesterday. Mr Weaver earlier this week.
Plans for a banquet by the Cory Motor Club at Euvidoe’s Onto on April 4 are under way. City automobilists are invited to attend an interesting program while arrangements for the duty road and paving get underway. County officials promised improved funding for main highways before completion.
Hon Joseph Brock left for Erle to attend an oil consecration service at St Peter’s cathedral. Miss Haze Weeks with F G King and daughter from Youngstown joined relatives at the Weeks home and traveled to Warren for a visit with Mrs Be En.
Gardner, chairman of the Huss committee of the League of Murri (Mawr Pitley) outlines opposition to repealing non partisan ballot provisions. He urges city officials to oppose the repeal and asks representatives to push for a “third city act” style nonpartisan framework and to seek district support for the measure.
Fragmented wartime casualty tally lists kills in action and wounded with numerous garbled words. The readable figures mention totals around 274 860 with additional lines noting killed in action and missing or ill from disease, but most of the text is corrupted.
The War Labor Board approved higher express employe wages effective January 1 1019 with an eight hour day and overtime pay. Starting May 1 the local office will be open 7 to 12 noon and 1 to 6 pm on six days a week, with business hours limited accordingly.
United Press reports on April 17 that five people died and several were wounded in a reckless collision during a demonstration in Rome. Strikes and protests continued across Milan Turin Genoa and other cities as authorities faced ongoing unrest.
Louel Korea April 17 More than 14100 troops and gendarmes have arrived Korea from Japan by guard Muty fle connection with the Korean uprising. Thousands of Koreans examined in cow montiin with glating. Respected Korean missionaries held by the authorities. Mowry and Mofferty arrested during examination.
St Johns Newfoundland April 17 reports stall Marty G Hawker and Captain Faynham as they pursue a $90 000 prize by the London Daily Mail for a trans Atlantic flight. unsettled weather blocks start and a storm over their route delays the attempt within twenty four hours.
Eight French soldiers died and 56 were injured in a rear-end collision of two troop trains bound for Brest. The wreck occurred west of Le Mans at 101 o'clock this morning, delaying movements as the front line developments continued elsewhere.
Fragmentary OCR reveals JRTGACE CO involved in a Pittsburgh case alleging victims and public safety concerns. The text references investigations, contracts, alleged promotions, and disposal of assets affecting thousands in western Pennsylvania.
Lieut Willard Walker son of Mr and Mrs Walker is named for appointment to the Art School in Bellevue Paris to study architecture. About 100 students attend the school which offers a three month course and a year long program. Walker serves with the 19th Wisconsin Artillery and will be congratulated by friends at home as he continues his overseas service.
A plan to organize a federation of young people described with reference to a forthcoming event. Prominent jewelry and county political figures are noted as involved, with the youth group expected to host a banquet and program led largely by youths. Public announcements indicate community participation and ceremonial activities.
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