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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
1
Prisoner Count Report From French Offensive
United press report states the French offensive has captured 8 426 prisoners since Monday with 7 640 German troops unwounded. In the latest waves 600 hospitalized troops and 180 officers were taken alongside 24 heavy cannon and over 200 machine guns. German artillery remained weak during the night fighting near the Alwwne sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Crm
Thalk
Hay
Privonara
German Raider Sunk After Attacks on Eight Columbus Farms
An American report describes a German commerce raider sinking after an engagement while attacking farms near Columbus. Survivors describe crew losses and efforts to secure details as authorities pursue fuller information on the raid and its impact on local farms and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Adior
South Atlantic
Rallora Craw
Possible US Loan to Russia Hinted by Officials
Washington reports suggest another loan to Russia may be considered as German actions at Riga prompt moves in Washington. Officials weigh funding as part of broader measures tied to potential peace terms and Allied efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Riga
Washington
United Press
Iwi
Ids Wohl
Republic
Orter
Risa
Anosh’ Oturwal
Tpapw
Corporal Forest Geiger Visits Home in Texas
Corporal Forest Geiger of Leon Surview Texas, a former Army recruit, spent a few hours yesterday with his parents C. H. and Mrs Geiger before departing for Fort Niagara. He was among several enlisted men from the South who earned recommendations during training on the Officers' Training Camp. William O. Wilson, now with the Secretary of Ta thor, also received honors as a ranking corporal at Niagara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Geiger
Leon Surview
Tex
Mra
C. H. Geiger
Corty
Regular Army
Department of the South
Gelxer
Ft Niagara
Willian
Wilson
Thor
Corry
Abs
Niagara
Corry Man Promoted to Major in U.S. Army
Corry native Olimatend Olvantond, aged 68, is promoted to Major after graduating from West Point in 1900. He will report to Chaig Shorman at HALCON and oversee a large wood development project. Major Olvantond leaves the city for Lakewood with his family, heading to Warren and other posts as duties require.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Olvintond
Pelea
Fran
Severin Hinioy
Kurt
Chaig Shorman
Halcon
Lakewood Gut Warren
Hanthy
Findley
Wreck Near Oil City Raises Rail Concerns
A P R R wreck near Oil City disrupts northbound traffic as wrecking crews respond from Union City. The incident follows a submarine torpedo claim about a liner Devontown not carrying passengers. Local notices also report a tax filing reminder and a resident moved from a hospital bed to home on Wright Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhr Pentagleanta
Out City
OH City
UN City
Exemptions Granted List Names in Local Notice
A local notice lists fifty two exemptions granted for individuals including Thomas Lawrence Vo Armitage A Muloney Feed Toss Glen Hh Betty Ernest A Williams and others. It notes some claims approved and others to be notified of the results tomorrow by the county authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wil
Lyke Thomne
Lawrence Vo Armitage
A. Muloney
Feed 1
Glen HH
Betty
Ernest A. Williams
Dabn P. McGrath
Lynn J. Whity
Glenn Gale Hepler
Wallace Donaldson
Alber
I. Littman
Aul Max
Ray Treen
Mora
Ine Hos
Ani Imbre
Erantenk
Hater
Canadians Beat Off Attacks in Fading German Assaults
Dispatch notes heavy fighting near Trent with sustained German counterattacks slowed by Allied fire. Canadian forces press offensive threats as British advances in Plauders gain momentum amid dense artillery and machine gun fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Longa
Lene
Chereby
Dagti
Lie Cun
Trent
Gerning
Car Damaged by Street Obstruction Near Pennsylvania Track
A Fort car owned by C F Brown was damaged when a street obstruction on Central Street near the Pennsylvania track caused the vehicle to collide with rails. The driver and bystanders avoided worse harm as other autos narrowly missed the obstruction. Mr and Mrs RF Kramer and daughter Josephine of Greenville are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Northrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Brown
Harold
Contr Strat
Pennsylvania
Corry and Columbia Street Railway
Conter
Mra
RF. Kramer
Jodnphine
Greenville
Northrop
Storm Knocks Phones Out Across Town
Utility crews report widespread outages after a severe storm damaged lines and poles. Service interruptions affected residential and business customers while restoration work continued through the night and into morning, with winds exceeding forecasted levels and utilities assessing damages.
Public resent change by Bell Co
The document describes a public change by Bell Co affecting a local area at Corry and Vinton. It mentions Myr Piewlie Hateh and Ale Weeward Awk and notes a request to City Hall for action. The text references a price change and a transformation of service tied to a local telephone operator and a public notice process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell CO
Tell Tolenhorn Co
Corry Galvony
Corry Harty
Hareh
Vinton
Het
Nile
Eden
Egieer
Ghargel
Maton Iy
Death of R. H. Childs Attributed To Illness After Refining Career
Obituary outlines R. H. Childs long career as refinery executive and plant builder. Born in Warren, he worked with Clarke and Warren refiners, Warren Refining Company, and Mohawk Steel Tubing project. He died after illness linked to Bright's disease, weeks after a prior Arkansas trip. Survived by wife and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Chrontels
Itebert Ht Childe
George N Mabre
Tm Chietad
Aneust Jn
Tyler Fretoar
Pho
Milani
Thumph Mill
Bradtford
Sts
Dusinens
Clarke and Warren
Corry
Warren Reiting Company
Wirren
Warren
W. S. Melon
Stadard
Flo
Phownix
Sand Springs
Konank of Refining Company
Coffer Hilly
Kana
Metroteam Products Company
Independance
Kan
Mohawk Stetining Company
Hin Dwath
Eureka Springs
Arkansia
Chields
Bright
Chicago
Mead Childs
George N
Simmons Resigns as Erie Agent
A unclear historical report notes the resignation of an Erie agent named Simmons amid surrounding references to Bracken Brothers and other figures. The piece mentions dates, meetings, and potential transition steps, with emphasis on employment changes and future contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
ERIE
Moraine
Tno
Nowlinn
Stir
Bracken Brothers
Anil
Tarbert Bracken Ieaven
Will
Webb
Hive
Shivniony
Keele
Winn Mavis
Tds
1918 G A R Meeting at Portland
Fragmented OCR notes report a 1918 G A R meeting in Portland with scattered names and details. The text is damaged but indicates a gathering and participants linked to veterans groups and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Italian Band to Visit Our Town This Week
Reported plans say an Italian band will arrive to perform here with full arrangements. Details indicate a tentative schedule, venue, and organizer coordinating the event, amid local anticipation and community notes.
Lens Encirclement Push Near Coal City in Western Front
British lines tightened southeast of Lens as General Haig reported gains in the encirclement attempt with Canadian forces holding. A night enemy raid caused British losses though details remain sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox United Press
London
Thair
Coal City
Haig
EE Jonses
Three Thousand Raised For Company Effort
A report notes the aim to raise 3000 dollars for the company with progress toward the goal. Noted participants include Youngsvifi Mulan Cor and Wat Getord as supporters, with pledges expected from multiple towns and the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Len
Te Banee
Youngsvifi
Mulan Cor
Interesting pictures on display at Wright’s North Center store
James H. Wright showcases window displays featuring Kodale pictures, including a portrait labeled Chiat Wi Be-Re-Ge-We. The Indian subject is said to be about 130 years old, born around 1786, noted as a leader of a powerful tribe, with other western scenes and tribal relics also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wright
North Center Street
Kodale
Amon
Chiat Wi
Wae
Chiet Gall
Ie Hletpants
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