Campaign to Expand Red Cross Chapter Gathers Tonight
Leaders of the Corry American Red Cross drive plan a 6 PM meeting at Babbitt Drug Store to finalize an outreach effort. Volunteers will canvass city districts Friday and Sunday pastors will appeal for support ahead of the Monday canvass.
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Corry
American Red Crows
Wolock
Babbitt Drug Store
Haslein
Completa Cam- Halen
Avery
Swpport
Red Cross
Theble May
Pfeucaxattonn
Dori
Rot Crba
Thirteen Negro Soldiers Executed in Uprising Case
Fort Sam Howton reports that thirteen African American soldiers formerly in the U S Army were executed for first degree murder tied to last August riots and attacks on civilians. Four received clemency or reduced terms while others were sentenced to prison or acquitted.
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Dy United Press
Fort Sam Howton
U. S
Ote
Local Damage Case At Ease In 1976 Injury Suit
Wale for Croker sues Jackson Raymond over injuries from a car crash on North Center Street in summer 1976. Croker seeks $800 in damages claiming he was struck by Jackada Raymond’s automobile. Several Witnsapp witnesses testified at the trial as Walter L. Paiko and Bon By ji represented the defendants.
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Wale
Croker
Jackson Raymond
Nhimber
Corry
Motorgels
North Center
Alaims
Jackada Raymond
Witnsapp
Ispel Ven Des Risraare
Mr. Raymond
Crikori
Walter L. Paiko
Bon
Germans Aided in Massacres by Turks, Says Former Envoy
Henry Morgenthau declares in New York that German officers serving with Turkish forces directly participated in Armenian massacres. He cites firsthand information from his mission at Constantinople as proof of German guilt alongside Turkish perpetrators.
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New York
Henry Morganthau
Constantiopie
Knights of Columbus War Fund Drive Nears Close
Knights of Columbus war fund committees will meet at the cish rooms on Main and Center streets Wednesday evening to report the campaign. Subscriptions should be paid by tomorrow and donations left at Lyona’s or M J Renter’s stores. Early reports show the drive nearing the $3,000 goal and expanding the city allotment. Committee members are urged to attend for a complete report and official closing.
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War Fund
Knights of Columbus
Cish
Main
Center Streets
Wubeertbad
O. W. Lyona Wee Ory
North Center Street
M. J. Renter
South Center Street
Corry to Be Listed in Blue Book Next Year
Corry will be represented in the Blue Book by an official automobile guide next year. The committee, chosen by President Cloughton, has compiled the data and forwarded it to the Chisago firm publishing the book. The Board of Commerce supplied a card with data on Corry. A list of all articles manufactured by the city has been printed and placed in hotels and business places, prompting interest and comment.
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Corry
Official Automobile Guide
Prouidant Cloughtan
Chisago
Commeres
Gorty
Bruce Thomas Enlists in Aviation Service
Brice Thomas son of Mr and Mrs George Thomas of Went Wayne leaves Thursday morning for Fort Slocum to report for aviation service. He enlisted in the aviation branch several weeks ago and has received offers to report. For months he ran a garage at Meadville where he handled autos. It is likely he will be assigned to Fort Slocum for training at the aviation school.
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Brice Thomas
George Thamuay
Wayne
Fort Slocum
Wervice
Avia Hon
Wervice Neveral
Wince Bean
Thoms
Bean
Meadville
German forces press artillery and air activity on front
London dispatch reports intensified German artillery and air activity along the British front. Heavy shelling north of the Scarpe and Lys, raids repulsed near Ephey, and patrol clashes in the Cambrai area indicate ongoing efforts to probe for a weakness ahead of a planned grand offensive.
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London
Flola Marshall Hale
Firmish
Tiether
Germany
Prince and
Belgiam
Haig
Scuspe
Lys
American Artillery Uses Gas Shells in Practice
American artillery conducted a rehearsal using gas shells and explosive fire against three enemy trenches. The exercise included preliminary artillery action a mock barrage and infantry assault by newly arrived American units under simulated combat conditions.
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United Press
Inn
Norial Masson
Mont
Mrs Edwards Succumbs After Long Illness
Mrs Huenbath Edwards dies at home on Park Street after a two year illness. Widow of Colonel Edwards founder of the Oregon Medicine Company, she was highly esteemed among older residents. Survived by daughter Mrs Lyle Van Vleck and nephew Carl Edwards. funeral to be held tomorrow.
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Huenbath
Lyle van Vleck
Park Street
Edwards
Abe
Edwarda
Oregon Medicine Company
Dat
Dewarda
iMra
Pho Devsavot
Seuven
Lyte van Visck
Carl Edwarda
Thiee
Funerat
Regular Meeting of Red Cross Discusses Supplies and Donations
The Red Cross executive board held a regular meeting in the Board of Commerce room. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The group praised officers for drive success and noted hospital supplies, Afghan donations, and paid orders for yarn and sweaters. The supply department faces tight resources as needs in France and allied nations rise.
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Red Cross Executive Board
Board of Commerce
Wileh
Dr. Wood
Harry Smith
Barlow
Raymond
Murry Ayer
Lance
Hutpetd
Retter
Isabella
Acm
Gayaend
al Inter
Mod Cros
France
Helen
Fyia
Bolshevik Government Declares War on Cossacks in Petrograd
Petrograd dispatches report the Bolshevik government declaring war on General Kale Mao s Cossacks. Troops are sent to halt revolutionary advances as clashes erupt in Petrograd and surrounding districts. Reports say many are killed or wounded with details limited by late hours.
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Hy United
Presa
Petrograd
Holshevil
Kale Mao
Toen Pass
Kaleding
Xerlea
Keledine
First War Checks Sent to Dependents Across the Nation
The government launches early war relief, sending initial checks to dependents of American soldiers. Wives, mothers, and children receive funds as the war effort continues. The nationwide distribution marks a historic provision for families of service members.
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Warhlaton
Souls Claws
Christume
Day Bill Taken Up Monday in Prohibition Debate
The senate discussed a amendment to the constitution dealing with prohibition and related trade. A joint committee reported favorably on a proposal with a narrow vote, and a woman's suffrage amendment was also reported and recommended for further action in the weeks ahead.
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United Frees
Washington
Molise
To Lawlers
Mt 14
Powehty
Name Rome Thorofare For Wilson in Concord High
Rome Thorofare proposed to honor President Wilson by naming a thorofare in Concord United States schools. The plan follows patriotic society debates and official sessions as the city celebrates war efforts.
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United Press
Wilson
Concord
Fairview School
Austria
Atti
Fernoon
Rome
Sion
Paige
Germany Plans Major Western Front Offensive
A December report from Awaterdaim indicates Germany intends a decisive western front offensive soon. A conference involving Field Marshal Mindentwig, Ludendorff, and Von Hert Vine purportedly approved a drive before large American forces arrive, with divisions withdrawn from patrol duty and concentrated along the front to meet expected pressure.
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Mieno
Juld Marshall Mindentwig
Ludendort
von Hert Vine
Whitch
Manders
Cassidy Burned After Near Tragedy at Round House
Martin Cassidy, badly burned while seeking warmth at a West End round house, moved too close to a hot stove. He was found in a critical state by a watchman and rushed to hospital, where doctors reported serious burns to the abdomen and limbs but hoped for recovery.
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Martin Cassidy
Round House
West End
Casalay
Dr. Gillette
Prawke Gillette
Blur
Hearing opens at Erie Friday on gas rate case
Reports from Erie say the Erie and Corry cases against the Pennsylvania Gas Company will be amended and broadened by Judge Cesuna. Attorney J T Kincaid and Public Service Commission notices set hearings to begin in Erie at the courthouse with Commissioner Billing presiding. The proceedings are expected to attract wide interest as regulators consider expanding the scope and evidence in the dispute over rate increases.
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Eria
Eric
Corry
Pennsylvania Gan Company
Cesuna
Absulate
Erie
Cos Fa
J.T. Kincaid
Tate
Lly
Ceasna
Public Service Commission
John 8
Court House
Erle
Fas
Keystone Triumph Over Celeron In Tight Campus Contest
Keystone basketball team edged Celeron by a narrow margin at the Presbyterian gymnasium before a sizable crowd. Rapid passes and aggressive play defined the match with several tense exchanges, as both sides stayed within reach until the final moments.
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Keystone
Presbyterian Eimnasium
Honuon
Thay
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United Pren
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Rome Thorofare
Cassidy
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Conta
Malater Sauza
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