Americans Hold Line As German Assaults Press Europe Front
British and French forces repelled renewed German attacks as American troops fought in defense around Amiens and on the Somme fronts. Canadian and Allied units reported heavy fighting with advances and counterattacks across multiple sectors, including near Hangard en Santerre and northeast of Batten. The US War Department announced nine new American casualties with four from self-inflicted causes and others from wounds. Paris and London dispatches note continued bombardments and sustained Allied resistance along the Hindenburg Line and adjacent sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way United Press
Washington
D. A
Rar
Aimerican Cawnmbien
War de Partment
Itv
Uyease
Seldonta
Pitsarg
Twentyiour Aligndy
Mme Meath
United. Praay
London
Amons
Arra
Somme
Thsted
Paris
Tris
Tin Tong
Tin Tong Mwnge Cermne Unon
St Gabain’s
Enroll in New Home Nursing Class
Red Cross room hosts Home Nursing class with Mrs Dugan chosen secretary and Mrs Mra W FR Mu. George Hosworth presides. Instructors prepare to begin work as soon as postings appear. Interested residents should notify Mrs Dugan at Bell phone STH for enrollment and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hheitoen
von Ling
Red Cross
Tra
George Hosworth
Inex Dugan
Wim
Ely Degin
Elty
Mrk. Dugan
Bell
HiniHun Books
Detroit Car Strike Ends After Federal Mediation
The two day Detroit car strike ended at noon when both sides agreed to accept federal mediation. Rev. Raymond Semindinger returned from Warren. Willon Becker, Regina Beale, and Jay Woskey were among those involved in the events surrounding Mine Lavine Felner and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prew
Darratt
Raymond Semindinger
Warren
Willon Becker
Regina Beale Or
Mrn
Jay Woskey
Nyetts
Lavine Felner
Patriotic Display At Nast Store Draws Local Attention
The Nast store showcases a Liberty Loan window with a bronze Wilson portrait and shields, plus a spring men’s display and Third Liberty posters. Corry retailers lead in Liberty Loan promotion as routes and local carriers shift with resignations and temporary appointments. A May party program at City-Moaphiel proceeds with fundraising and community features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Jtrnet
Nust
Fist of the Corry
Hewcompar
Liberty Loan
Caimpaign
Minit Foan
Ibondu
Jereak D.emeworth
PastMe
Ih. 1
Onewall
Moaphiel
Mra. N.dstt
Allies Plan Centralized Shipping Coordination
In Wallington D C April 2 a report says allied powers centralize shipping and transport coordination for a planned July bridge test and an expected large Marine deployment. Officials discuss thorough scrutiny and future deployment routes to improve Allied logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
D.C
Brance Great Testam
Amartea Fu
Fuel Administration Orders District Allocation Of Supplies
A Washington issued ruling directs the district to follow a priority rating for distributing coal and other supplies during the winter. Local districts will schedule and ensure the order covers aircraft ammunition army hay cantonments pumps chemicals explosives and essential gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vekusay Hoy
William Potter
Washington
Weffer IV
Annean ii Unis
P R R Veteran Dies After Fifty Year Rail Career
Maurles Savage a veteran Penn Oct railroad man died yesterday at 2 pm in Oi City aged 73. Survived by daughter Mrs Na Newton and two sisters. Born in Ireland in 1845 he began work at Corry at 18. Funeral at St Josephs Church Friday at 9 am, interment at Cimrneo N. after rites. He was a member of the B of L B and charter member of Oi City Brotherhood No 173.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurles Savage
Pennoylyankt Railroat
Ployes
Oi City
Newton
Oi! City
Mary Olen
Olown
A. Bolton
Bradford
Corry
B. of L. B
OI City Brotherhood No
Algo
St. Joseph's Church
Mehims
Cimrneo N
Hundreds and Twelfth Regiment Moves Overseas
Word from Colonel Rickards reports the T12th regiment formerly the Sixteenth is moving. Troops and supplies are being prepared for transport to France with orders that daily toy bundles from the city reach the hospital ships until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickarde
Jonenat Recutyag | ® Inlesiam
Cann Hincodt
Mrtira
Isur Widdress
Te Bay
France
Mons
Futenstte
Hirneorks
Rickards
Ome
Wien
Wvelton
German Cavalry Massed on Dutch Line Reported
A German cavalry force appeared near Weatphalen Dornér and pressed demands on the Holland ministry. Reports mention a large wave of bowens received and a demand linked to the use of Dutch transportation systems. Westphalia is cited as a Prussian province including the Rhine valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pens
Weatphalen Dornér
Lindsturm
Holland Ministry
Altoona Silk Mill Idle After Strike Action
Several hundred women and men at the Altoona Silk Mills lack work as a strike spreads, forcing an idle day. Foreman Nora and other supervisors report unworked machines and stalled production while wage talks continue. Local reports describe tense scenes as workers press demands amid deteriorating conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Untten
Altoona
Mrniok
Ted
Nora Aye
Big American Liner Sunk in New York Harbor
A large American liner sank in New York harbor after an explosion or collision. Police report the casualty toll is unclear as crews salvage the vessel and search for the missing amid ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Two Corry Boys Win Commissions In Army
Olin H. Ford, son of Mes. Ford, receives a commission as a First Lieutenant at Campordon training school. Ford has served seven years and earned the honor after a lengthy Army career. His brother Westey Kinney also earned a commission and is noted for his service in the light hulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin H. Ford
Ford
Campardon
Lient Ford
Couns
Clie
Hestad
Wester Salah
Ste Kinney
Alfred Vult
Austrians Ousted at Rudicutor Company Plant
Seven Austrian workers were expelled from the Rudicutor Company plant after refusing to buy Liberty Bonds. Management cited disloyalty to the nation and possible enemy sympathies as the reason for removal. The incident followed reports of employees fear of trouble with family associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudicutor Company
Old City
Thair
Hun Envoys Exposed by Berlin Paper
Berlin sourced report claims German officials faced exposure over an article alleging misconduct. The piece discusses Chancellor von Wortling and foreign ministers Czernin and others in a web of diplomacy and rumored improprieties, with mentions of private company and social scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Copentibes
von Wortling
Parpten
Count Czernin
Ajutri
Rennan Jan Hoace
Abusmi
Courtouy
Judy Wiitte
Mayor Proclaims Liberty Day and Third Liberty Loan drive
The mayor designates Friday afternoon April 26 1918 as a half holiday to support the Liberty Loan drive. Citizens urged to attend public services and pledge Liberty Bonds, with the city stressing patriotism and national duty during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Patday
Applyan
Virtin
Aldo
Priday
Absory- Cd
Ak Liberty Mass
Hoya
Jay Caburty
Ingle Etlizen
Anan
Woliun
Elty
Tetux
Alexander
Tax fixed ane teachers elected at special meeting
A special meeting of the board of education was held to elect teachers and set the tax levy for the coming year. The resolution appointed a sinking fund and named a long list of teachers and local officials connected to the school system, with the first Monday in July as the start of the new three year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wll
France
Ate Auer
Ebelman
Barlow
Will Jordinemae
Janittars
Falelowite West
Katheyn F Nowhow
Bihet Stent
Nancy Lywch
Mate
Jnne Giswohh
Harriet
Citizens Demand Enforced Traffic Laws
Citizens press for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations as complaints about fast driving rise. The season for automobiling has begun with reports of speeding on East Main Street East Pleasant Street near Cay cord school West Moasant Street and North Centr Street. Local drivers face citations while residents urge use of silent patrolmen at key intersections to aid enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Main Tren
East Pleasnt
Caycord School
West Moasant Atraet
North Centr Street
Ottlsen
Patie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hindenburg
Picardy
Flanders
Villieres- Brettoneux
Anonw
Hangard
Santere
Hauiien
Piaew
Amiens
Andries
Hentinge
Ais
Tadllen
Habel
United Roanbandon
Albitoni
Batten
Reich
United
Backy
Antenne
Hal
Antirs Villeres Bratonneux
Detroit
Nast Store
United Preayy
Derosay
P.R.R
Camp Hancock
Landstrom
Westphalen
Rhine Valley
Dittel Trontinn
Mnitedt Press
Ny York
St. Pun
Sia
Briown
Wis
Nt Polloe
Mac Jiner
Imse
Wwe
St. Paul
Warlomian
McKinney
Lieut McKinney
Malere
Ning
Helaw Freas
Nik
Tee Wan Frogen
United Press
Alguna
Rex Theatre
Board of Education
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!