War Department raises draft call amid ongoing battle
The War Department announces a large immediate increase in the draft as U.S. and allied forces fight in northern France. Reports from Washington and London note heavy German bombardment, shifting fronts, and rising manpower needs. American units supplement French troops with infantry, artillery, and machine guns in a major engagement and preparations for extended combat.
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WAR Department
United Press
France
Allance
Uder
Hua
United Vregs
Cormins
Flanders
Haig
Motterne
Voor
Flandera
Givenchy
Niopbe
Unio & Lorri
Vileren Hirconneux
Luce River
Tudy’y Highway
AU Mehll
Laneyile
Declan
Foch
Clemenconi
Walt
Tront
Alandy
Fenes
Maclay
Wrowdy
Washington
Narvice
wMps
Alton
Ionalvo
Nitta
Europe
Sensational case fuels rumor in two cities
Reports describe a scandal involving a number of well known individuals and a business house. Prospective prosecutions were expected, with several parties allegedly receiving valuable goods on payment of partial amounts, though no public action has been filed.
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Witten
Gootie
Federal Officials to Prosecute Railroad Thieves
Federal authorities announce vigorous action against rail thefts including shipments and spoilation at stations and wharves. Philip J. Douddy named Manager of the Section for Protection of Railroad Property. cooperation required from railroad officers and employees to prevent and prosecute thefts with potential ten years imprisonment. Reports should go to Douddy at the United States Railroad Administration Washington.
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Phillip J. Douedy
Tran Alt
AWM
seCrat Sermcy
Pjen
Architeh
Philip J. Dotorty
Managor
United States Toll
Washington
Merrick Property Transferred to Walter Merrick
Walter Hi Merrick buys from his brother and other heirs the West Washington mill and A. W. Merrick estate property. The Owl mill will be discontinued and repurposed for another industry. The property has been offered for sale.
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Walter Hi. Merrick
Merrick
West Washington
A. W. Merrick
Enlist Here for the Merchant Marine Service
A government recruitment drive seeks young men to join the merchant marine service. Mr Mabir will enroll volunteers for duty at a city office. The program emphasizes government service at sea and notes that physical qualifications are not required for all branches.
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P. Fabibin
Mabir
Marini
Shine Wow
Tie Koverniment
Wendy
Sovern Men
Merchant Service
Hla
Hle
May party to aid the Corry Hospital
The Ladies Auxiliary hosts a May party at the State Armory on Wednesday evening May 1 to benefit Corry Hospital. Messenger's orchestra will provide seven pieces, with proceeds from a Liberty Bonds booth and a decoratively arranged sherbet booth presided by Mrs. Glenn Barker and Mrs. Sidney Stewart.
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Corry
Salt of Liberty Bonds
Corry Chiy Hospital
Stte
Miekone
Bao
Poten Uues
W.W. Morgaridgt
Messengar
Alten
Glenn Barker
Sidney Stewart
Silitis
May Picely
Adl
Aimory
Art
Mes
John Sleeman
Hur Hie
OH City
Ti Cnurtioe
Chute
Nleryiyet
Grove HI
Mes FC Meuls
Colunhies
Bent Wright
Elorug
Uwe
Armory
Erleisyméeh
Wats
Tie Efe
Joseph Wheeler
Ueero
Buy Purdy
Wilkin Cole
Hols
Wheeler
Policeman Enright
Wik
Mouptoche
Hetare
Ancanifanind
Cwelfth
Pa Meo
Enright
Jal
Mderman Bulliven
iMis Taber M. Wastarteri
Brumbaugh
State I Board
Walla
Ofidon
Siindey
Haan
Walter L. Malm Cirows
Aeriey
Ety
Government service teaching posts eyed by Civil Service
The War Department’s Civil Service Commission seeks more teachers for government service. Applicants are evaluated on physical fitness science and literacy, training and experience. A twelve week vacation is noted and examination details can be requested from the U S Civil Service Commission district office in Philadelphia.
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Insular
War Department Iis
Civil Rerview Commission
Civil Service Commission
Philadelphia
Sears Now At Central Garage In Hertfordshire
Louis Seary, a known motor expert, has joined W. E. Cady and Son at the Central Garage. He will leave the city for a time and then return to demonstrate his workshop skills with special work during the coming week at the garage.
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Louis Seary
W. E. Cady
Gurage
Ain
Sears
Ego
Thane
Roman
Two U. S. Transports Collide in Naval Accident
United States transports collided off Lernem causing losses of several vessels. Reports indicate both ships were damaged and some crew were lost, with parts of the fleet returning to safe harbors as rescue operations continued.
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Bynited Press
Washington
Lernem
United States
Huth
Local notes from Meadville and surrounding areas
Local items include visits by Miss Olive Powell of Butler and Mrs Korke Hogsworth in Meadville, Dr Mekelvay’s family, and Peggy Wesamr visiting. May party tickets at Livermore’s, funeral services for Mrs Karak Lasher, and notices of a police incident in Eighth Street. Community events include a May party at Armory and a nurse registration appointment for Taber M. Wasstarteri.
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Abe May
WH. Stickhoune
State
N. A. Hiller
Sb. Muley Weral
Meadville
Olive Powdell
Butler
Allerheny Carlege
Mra
Korke H. Hogsworth
Mekelvay
Margaret
Peggy Wesamr
Tieketa
Mate Keste
Livermore
South Bend
Wright
Lasher
F Lash
Pasion
Parker
Boy Neylon Fatally Hurt in Auto Accident
John Neylon Jr. aged about seven, was fatally injured when struck by an automobile on Bast Ful Street in Corry. The incident involved the Thayer car and a truck. Neylon died shortly after at the scene. Funeral arrangements for the boy and condolences from family and friends followed as the community mourned the tragic event.
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John Neylony
Corry
Thayer
En & Wlinesdad
Maple Avenue
Phy
Steand
Joller
Bukind
Pachutner
Edward Hecker
Local quota leaves Union City this evening for camp
A telegraphed order urges a quick arrival of Class One men for militia duty. Eighty Class One soldiers remain prepared for service, with additional units to depart via train this morning and Friday. The weekly quota report will be published in The Journal.
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Union City
Jace
Mervier
Slhitedel
Harrisburg
Sie
Eudanarters
the Murray
Social Notes of the Day and Market Close
Social notes summarize market figures with Copper and steel shares and mention upcoming events. The Mercredi Club hosts a Wednesday meeting with Mrs LM Christie and other society members. Hospital Auxiliary May party tickets sell quickly through Mrs C J Alexander. a memorial service is planned with Richard Dewson and others. travel plans for Bardan Ray and others are noted.
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Mercredi Qlub
Jtoewinr
Mra LM
Christie
Bust South Wardiil
Emmanuel
Mins
MO. Waller
Td Cross
Talon
C. J. Alexanter
Aestsfanty
Carey
Third loan must gain more speed
United Press report from Washington notes drive to accelerate loan programs across the nation. Officials cite renewed measures and larger fund allocations as efforts shift to meet a claimed target of multibillion dollar support.
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United Presa
Washington
Armerian
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Turkey
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ER. Marine
J. T. Babbitt
Shipping Board
GOVT
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U. S
Sherman
Elia Mahia
New York
Tental Otte. Co
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Neylon Lad
John Neylon
Harriet Arustrone
Mayville
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Anetra
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ASP
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Pamutus
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P. J
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Chine
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Bteel
Weatinghams Electric
Utah Copper
Sovady Consol
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Venes
Richard Dewson
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