25 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1917
Page
1
Dispatch notes orders for full National Guard mobilization by April 6 as President Wilson imposes guard duty and army service. Captain Brown and Company A prepare recruits from Corry and Waterford while other towns supply volunteers amid front line actions and prisoner reports.
Amsterdam reports United Press says the Socialist party in Germany won a pivotal vote in the Reichstag amid accusations against the government for wartime mismanagement. Leaders accuse the ministry of orders that sparked a broad strike by munition workers, prompting calls to suppress unrest and ongoing political turmoil.
Police closed a Mirat Avenue establishment after an alleged disorderly house report. A warrant led to charges against foreigners for running a disreputable place. Hearing before Alder Men Porter discharged some defendants but showed ongoing issues. Authorities ordered closure and warned those involved.
Amsterdam April 25 United Press reports Spain's reply to Germany was mild and more conciliatory than expected. The Madrid note says Spain will seek safety of its aviation and economy, pursue dialogue with Germany, and avoid provoking further strain in the future.
Invitations issued for a May cotillion to be held at Lantern Star Mart. Promoters Mra Paty and Mra Downey announce plans surrounding Minn Lotta and Mr Leon Lindalay with extensive preparations and high anticipation for the social event.
Report fragments indicate unrest in Germany with indications of potential revolt and governmental response. The unreliable text cites officials and protests, mentioning possible strain on authorities and domestic disorder.
A man was fined for peddling without the required license after being observed near the town on a morning route and later confronted by police in the afternoon. He paid a $4.00 citation and was warned to leave the area, with officials noting the incident at a local hotel.
Portland reports a mobilization to produce wooden merchant ships to break the German sea blockade. Washington Oregon and northern California may receive contracts to supply up to 70 percent of a 500 ton wood shipment. shipyards register carpenters and gauges to accelerate wartime production.
The Witnep wrens announce a May Party at the Amity Stu on May 1. Gy Hartlett of Duniestown will decorate with a military theme. Supper is arranged at the Amory and the cost will be $2.00 per person.
Tonight and tomorrow the D of I and K of C will host a fancy dance party for Colne aid. Invitations sent and preparations made to welcome a large crowd with committees arranging details and a pre-Lenten series of events noted. Weather rain tonight and Thursday with little temperature change.
A grain elevator in Erie burned last night causing an estimated $600,000 in damages. The fire, reported amid surrounding smoke, started from an overheated pulley and rapidly spread through the structure. Investigators will examine to determine cause.
Miss Wyattarn traveled to Corry to gather data on John Krdywn ty Wirdonmeeted With hn pruparas Hom of a special article for the magazine. The visit included talks with Hon Healy and inspection of equipment, while plans to visit Waterford and Port S Bosul were discussed.
Unreadable OCR indicates a boxing related declaration by Cox about Darcy in Ohio. The fragment mentions Australian permission and boxing context with partial names Cutbila and Muelared appearing in garbled form. No clear dates or outcomes are legible.
The article reports a mob gathering in Petrograd inspired by German intrigues and the exiled Lenin returning from Germany. Lenin’s street tirade against the United States is described as arousing anti American sentiment, prompting crowds to march toward the American embassy while Ambassador Frayitts hosted dinner.
The article discusses a proposed national car plan backed by the Millers and other leaders. It envisions state and private highway integration with a federation owned by an American road association, charging per diem tolls and regulating maintenance costs.
Pine April 15 A railroad engineer aged 24 of 4 Wort Twenty sed street was struck by a switch engine in Erie Central Wary yard near midnight. Stone stood on the track when the car shoved him breaking both legs and crushing his head. Coroner IM Cardol ordered removal to MacLeod's undertaking. Inquest not decided that night. Stone married four months ago.
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