Corry Men Face Draft Examinations After Enrollment
Corry men listed for draft examination as orders for 280 men move forward. Local draft board plans notices and staged examinations next week, with 75 Corry names and many rural listings. Merchants express strong support for the plan and cooperation across the city.
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Cnion
Wurhy
Norrow
Willi J. Cijviner Hurley
Smith, Withard
Walker Tobert
Desmond
Mike Dmbry
Mr Shields Injured in Planer Accident at Climax Shop
John Shinldw was seriously hurt yesterday afternoon at about 4 30 in the Climax shop when his hand was crushed in a planer while it was in motion. He was taken to the Corry Hospital. amputation was not needed though several fingers were broken and crushed.
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John Shinldw
Sailors Drown as American Steamer Montata Sinks
London reports the steamer Montata sinks with eight Gunn Eight Gunn ers killed and twenty four crew missing. The remaining crew are unaccounted for as a tragedy unfolds near the coast.
Anti Draft Agitators Arrested After Bomb Attempt
Three men were arrested on August 8 in Gore Oklahoma and Fort Smith by Fort Smith reporters. Police say dynamite was found in a midges of the Missouri Pacific at Ball Oud and damaged a relay. motive linked to anti draft movement.
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Fort Smith
Olin
Missouri Pacific
Gore
Oklahoma
Ode
Waited Press
BP Muipuat
Guvormmipal
Aidan Ebma Leitetion Ie Aufsie Shipyard
Beery
Howe
Huwner
Sonia Witt
Speak Well of Former Corry Man
The Stillwater Gazette notes Captain Chester Wilton and Corporal McCarthy of company K left the colors after a renewed civic club split. Riley Franke and others praised Mr Wil son for long service to Stillwater, including the Auditoriin and Civic Club, while detailing the resignation amid a citywide effort.
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Chester, Wilsun
Con
Bany KK
Stillwater
Minnealta
Inde
Frank T. Wilson
Corry
Wilsot
Robert Wilson
Mandan
Gokot
Stillwater Gazeryu
Riley Franke T AV
Civil
Wrector
Vicw
Wilton
Thoreen
Chester 8
Corporal McCarthy
Civic Club
Wilson
Gaxelle
Perslatanty
Russians Evacuate Stronghold in Key River Position
Reports say Russian forces withdrew from a strategic river stronghold at Pontoria Numa 1K Impron, as Slavic troops under Austro German pressure completed evacuation. Authorities deem the loss a major setback in the Russian line on the riverfront.
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Anne
Bila
Mountaineers Resist Draft in Georgia and Nearby Areas
Report notes farmers and mountaineers in Georgia and western Northlake securing ammunition and large quantities of cans to protest the draft. Officials dispatched events to maintain order as preparations raise concerns about possible resistance and consequences.
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South
Washington
Raparty
Georgia
Nortlake
Floor tax plan targets big stocks and consumer goods
The Finance Committee moves to impose a floor tax on large corporations and on high value stockpiles while raising the overall commerce tax to 1 percent. Proposals allocate surplus to corporate income relief, with estimates showing significant revenue gains and selective exemptions for investment and employment needs. Affected items include cotton, coffee, tea, coconuts and other imports planned to be taxed upon consumption.
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Worhington
Wante Finavnne
Senate
Ravernet
Renault
Lux
Seventy Five Percent Exemptions From Draft Exam Report
United Press reports a New York tally shows about 75 out of every 100 men examined were granted draft exemptions. Many exemptions hinge on dependents or poor physical condition. results vary by locality and examiner notes. The piece mentions Washington, DC and Pittsburgh areas with wide regional variation in exemptions.
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United Press
New York
Uribe
Pels
Men with Pershing Helmets in Amuriene Expedition
Fragmentary OCR describes a World War era scene mentioning Pershing helmets and American government involvement. The readable text references men wearing helmets, an expedition, and related gear, with unclear specifics about dates or outcomes. The item preserves a wartime or military procurement context in France and Amuriene.
Indictment Charged in Birdseye Combination Case
Grand Jury returns indictments against Charen Birdansy, his son, and others connected to a Birdseye combination. Names listed include J Mone Booty and Desk Warrenie, with charges spanning several months and involving alleged false pretenses and aiding control schemes.
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Grand
Mmallatsa
Charen Birdansy
Welle
Desk Warrenie
Sawnel
Montgomery
Saulon
Sheleita Bite and Trust Company
Ani Wealy
Conlrol
Ple Concern
Pretonsea
Germans Again Storm Infantry Hill
London reports that German forces renewed assault against British positions on the infantry hill near Munchy. General Hatton states the Britons held firm with heavy fighting and temporary British counterattacks restoring some trench lines.
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United Press
London
Goran Wight Fumcutta
Germany
Pointe
Anti-draft Riots Turn Ominous in Oklahoma Conflict
Ada Oklahoma reports describe violent anti-draft riots as mobs clash with a posses across multiple counties. Shots fired, prison bridge blown, farmers march for arms, and sheriffs patrol rural roads amid claims of revolutionary intent and mob dominance.
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Oklahoma
POSSE
United Press
Ada
Frases
Pennant County
Sasalwals
Guna
Unclear OCR Fragment Raises Global Shipping Tensions
Fragmentary text claims Russia and Austria may seize all shipping and mentions expected government action. It references a press service and a May or August timing, with scattered phrases about riots, declarations, and international policy. The garbled prose limits concrete specifics.
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Russia
Austria
Two Barns and House Burned in North Farm Fire
A severe fire destroyed two barns and a house in the district. Men, women, and children were helped to safety by neighbors, with a bucket brigade and local aid. Property losses totaled about 7005 dollars, with hay in one barn and a few outbuildings damaged. Provisions were made to shelter affected families.
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Pames
Mothses
Howe
Dalian
Edons
Uehttning
nolgiMore
Marry Ketler
Mr. Agott
Mn Surand
Louis Wongal
Hindenburg Awarded New Honors Amid War Dispatches
Reports from Copenhagen in August detail celebrations as German leaders credit Hindenburg with major wartime victories. The dispatch notes praise for his leadership and the perceived turning of tides against allied forces.
Crosswaite Dies From Injuries In Lodder Bed Incident
William Crosswaite of Sharony died from injuries after a ladder incident at his home yesterday afternoon. The 35 year old man had been between life and death for weeks, widely known in the city and connected with the Stanton Hose Company.
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William Crosswaite
Sharony
Crosewaite
Piysloland
Crosswiite
Slyon
Stanton Hose Company
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