13 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
1
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Milk producers in the Mohawk area halted about two thirds of milksupply to Mohawk Company condensaries and other stations. Dairymen cite price, distribution and cooperative options, with plans to withhold up to 95 percent of milk. Mohawk plant to continue operating and resume full supply soon as arrangements finalize. Local stations and distributors report shifts in handling and new routing to other outlets as talks continue.
A fragmented letter from Wood describes soldiers at a front near Paris, detailing training, trenches packed with barbed wire, and wall fragments. He mentions visits to abandoned fortifications, the Trench Revolution anniversary, and overheard shelling from hilltop vantage points. The tone hints at growing wartime purpose and morale.
Ailyntic Port reports on the war front noting German gunners target American field ambulances. Captain Ghrvar Hounton of Philadelphia says Ambulance Corps volunteers faced shelling, with post entry into the war seeing ambulances hit more than before.
News from London reports nations will refuse passports to deter attendance at an international conference in Stockholm. The American government reportedly grants no passports, while German socialist leaders push policies to block travel. Allied agents pursue discrediting strategies amid tense weather with showers forecast tonight and Tuesday.
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Aug 1 19xx Widen City The Mall Exwanllom examined twenty seven men for physical fitness. Seventeen passed the medical but fourteen were rejected for physical unfitness. The exams were conducted by Mall Rockwell Wav Ruff and Shoywoul.
United Press reports the Kentucky strike movement advances as government plans to urge a settlement. Labor leaders and factory owners held a conference to discuss the dispute and potential terms. More than eighteen thousand workers reportedly left Saturday, with production in the state greatly disrupted.
The American Heakenkon and Paundry Company announced an urgent nationwide drive to hire twenty five to thirty men for a water plant. Officials scoured the country for help as the situation grew serious and a decision to recruit was expected before the end of the week.
United Press reports a Geological Survey finding that coal production is below normal across several states including Tuiofa Indiana and Pennsylvania with shortages and labor troubles cited. The piece notes reduced output and its impact on energy supply and prices amid broad concerns. The text also references a Pacific Port fog incident delaying a ship and a postponed welcoming ceremony for a visiting dignitary led by Count Tasit.
In a Federal court, Mie Stone Guy of We-Va and J. W Pitt, linked to McCoy, await trial for treason charges. They are accused of organizing and sending a militia group to disrupt the government with an armed protest against compulsory military service under the selective draft act. The government prepared to arm towns and enforce orders as the case proceeds.
United Press reports in Martinburg that the filing of an answer to the alarm over deposed officials reappointed by Governor Brimbaugh follows the Senate’s refusal to confirm Wielpay. Attorneys Rogers and G. F. Hoyer for the Auditor General argue the officials are not properly appointed and that the governor had no authority after Senate rejection. The notice adds Washington dispatches on Aug 12 about Anglo American defense plans and Germany’s recent maritime actions, with the U.S. set to build destroyers and submarines.
Meadville resident Wilmint T Harte sustained fatal injuries after a vehicle crash on Conmeoul Road. The accident left Harte ejected onto the roadway and he was taken to Meadville where doctors treated him but he died. The driver, Mr Bartle, was well known locally and later passed preliminary physical exams. details remain limited.
The Standard Screw Basco Ball team decisively defeated Elgin on Saturday afternoon before a fair crowd. Lathrop pitched solidly for the locals, limited Elgin’s hitters, while Dia Lantaba provided strong support. Lelie McLean led the offense with two three-baggers as several new faces appeared. The club plans to bring in more talent for future games, aiming to maintain the current strong showing. Ohn returned home yesterday after spending the past week with relatives in Sherman.
The board began examinations of about 280 men at the county conscription site. Officers reported the process started slowly but gradually sped up as the day progressed with several named locals listed among those examined and pending further testing.
A cablegram received in Washington reports the steamship City of Athans, owned by American Navigation Company, sunk en route to Cape Town South Africa. All passengers and crew were saved according to the message, with seven Americans perished as per the State Department notice dated August 19.
Two Corry men, CB Wisi of East Bintthatrent and Gan Sullinger of Springetstown, have earned commissions after completing training and examinations. They head to Fort Niagara and Port Niagra for further service, with several others from Corry preparing for military appointments and camp assignments.
United Press reports two German planes were shot down by British aviators during a raid over the coast near South End. One Gotha fighter and an ordinary German seaplane were among the twenty aircraft involved. several were damaged as the raid was repelled.
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