16 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
1
Company shows cash dividend of 600000 and stock dividend of 2400000 in 1916, from a large surplus, with net income of 1064000 for the year. The figures suggest no need for an increase in rates or charges.
A damaged wartime report notes July battles involving the 28th Division with units from Pennsylvania and nearby corps. It references the 38th division under March and a clash across contested fronts, mentioning wounded and ongoing operations as part of broader frontline movements.
A broken OCR style record describes a local game in Titusville and mentions players and attendees such as Dig Stanners Willy Trent Works and several names including Mrs JG Alsanimor Mrs Kove Stine and others. The text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete phrases, offering only hints of a social or sports gathering around the event.
P R R workers press for back wages amid ongoing delays as city brokers and unions weigh payment timelines. Officials caution postponements may extend into spring with affected crews awaiting April and May settlements.
The 20th Reymolda family reunion gathered yesterday at the drome of tA, Cooley, Washington street, with seven dozen attendees from Brie, Warren, She Nil, North East, Waterford, Wyattis bare, and Lewitte. A bounteous dinner was served around 7 o clock and the group planned the next reunion for the end of Harry Benton and the villagers were tapped for the new year. Ralph Moire and Murry Bruntigone served as treasurer and organizer respectively.
Fragmentary report describes Roye under mounting pressure as German troops advance, with references to Allied forces resistance and a developing alliance strategy. The chaotic lines mention a tactical situation near the Miga Shiy district and local authorities preparing moves amid ongoing conflict.
The eleventh annual reunion of the PiLe Runuhes Wires group gathered at a home in Bani Won for a menu of dinner songs and readings. President Perner led the event with remarks on the group’s future, noting plans for the coming year. Attendees included Fred Dit and Chaion Fritz, with sixteen families represented and a tribute to the oldest member of the community.
Lee Olds TH Patterson and six other lent manufacturers attend a medhny with the exemption appeal board tonight at the Lawrence Hotel. The gathering aims to address noncompliance claims under under aut regulations and industrial exemptions, with attendance of several industry allies.
British advances report the capture of Baku oil fields after pushing from Bagdad, with Hun gains described as poor. The dispatch notes tensions with the Tsarist allies and mentions Allied supply concerns and military maneuvers across Mesopotamia and Armenia.
United Press reports that Allied diplomats view growing British force as crucial to support loyal Armenians and deter hostile tribes. Officials expect continued cooperation amid ongoing exchanges, with military considerations emphasized by both sides.
Dispatches report growing military activity in Russia with Allied forces advancing. Conflicting lines describe bombardments, air operations, and ground movements across multiple fronts, highlighting sustained pressure on supply lines and ongoing coordination among Western and Soviet units.
Railroad workers including those from Nickel Plate and others gather near the Erie area for a six day event. The scene is described with towns, dates, and local participants. A noisy fair ambiance surrounds the gathering with talk of routes and local logistics.
County farm agent Lehaiman announced that about forty farm boys will attend the Brie Exposition and seventy more from nearby areas. Two boys from Concord Township Waghe and Jesn Witte Hoy and Robert Rector are listed among attendees.
The text reports a government call for 12,000 limited service men with instruction to entrain for training at unspecified points on August 30 and August 31. It mentions officials and a draft context, with weather notes for the Friday and Saturday period.
War Department released a smaller casualty list dated August 16 noting 48 American casualties reported by General Pershing. The May list included 18 Americans joined in action and 25 severely wounded.
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