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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1917

Page

7

Hero Awards Awarded by Carnegie Hero Fund

Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognized twenty two acts of heroism at its spring meeting in iluburg. Medals were awarded including one silver and twenty bronze for lifesaving efforts such as saving Perry Westland from drowning in Akeley and saving a 12 year old girl, Helen Nelson, from drowning on February 21. Financial grants totaled several thousand dollars for pensions and educational purposes with further funds allocated to other worthy needs.

Iluburg Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Hove Alexander M. Rodriguez Wurrang Pa Perry Westland Akeley Jim Helen ¥.Nelson Mourth St DuBois Etheline H. Goschwindt Wehmunry

Railroads to Double Demurrage Charges Nationwide

Washington April 27 railroads representing the National Industrial Traffic League have agreed to a 100 percent increase in demurrage charges, effective May 1. The new rates set a 42 per day penalty for each car after four days at destination, with higher penalties to deter delays by receivers and speed freight handling.

Washington National Induntrial Traffic League Interstate Commerce Mt Lin

Mother Takes Son to Enlist in Army at City

Mrs Saray Allen of Chestnut Street Franklin accompanied her son George Allen to the local recruiting station on a Tuesday afternoon. She consented to his enlistment and urged mothers to bring their sons to recruit for the war effort. George departed that morning for Pittsburgh, then Columbus Ohio for processing.

Saray Allen Chestnut Street Franklin Chon J. Lynn Gorge Allen Wa United States George Army World Pittsburgh Columbus

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