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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
1
A fragment mentions an entity Hari and an event tied to a Lok and a date of twelve days, with unclear context. The readable portion hints at a local notice or notice of event but lacks concrete actions, locations, or parties. Further readable details are needed to craft a precise item.
War news dispatch reports a conference adjournment as governments approve a plan. Talks cover withdrawal timelines and postwar arrangements for Hungary Austria Persia and Turkey. Russia Poland and Courland issues are noted with troop movements and prisoner exchanges under tentative terms.
Morning blaze at Atlantic Refining Company gutted the new ore room on Wrat avenue. Firemen faced intense cold and rapid interior damage before crews contained the flames as the building, recently completed, stood empty. The origin remained unclear amid the chaos and smoke.
Fragmentary report states German artillery production rose since mid year with heavy guns nearing completion. Documents indicate roughly five hundred heavy calibers now support infantry divisions, while new long range monitory systems are expected on the Western Front.
Readable fragments show a developing natural gas shortage with home consumers in the city experiencing reduced pressure. Some facilities like the North Dexter Street power house gas engine continue while officials limit gas for industrial use. Officials warn daily draws may be reduced to preserve supply, affecting broader service.
Washington reports the Argentina built vessel only Plements ran aground off the American coast. The crew has been removed and the Navy Department statement offered no date for refloating. No Argentine commission members were aboard at the time of the incident.
General Haig reported British troops delivered counterattacks along the Meyamdvale Run and near Yorss Welwhilden region. The attacks repelled German advances and inflicted casualties while maintaining the front amid heavy shelling and sporadic fighting.
A dangerous accident occurred when a heavy freight train in Erie stalled near the station pull. The fireman stoking the locomotive was thrown to the tracks but was spared serious injury as the locomotive and tender halted suddenly and did not roll over him. The man escaped with a few severe bruises and a miraculous chance of survival amid the unusual event.
Jefferson County records report no liquor license filings for the period ending December 29 marking the first time in over 25 years that no applications were submitted. Prohibition era concerns, deaths, countywide caution, and a pending national amendment influenced attorneys and hotel operators to abstain. The absence of filings also means no license court will convene this month.
Cary post office hours for New Year’s Day list general delivery money order and registry windows open from 9 to 10 in the morning and from 7 to 8 in the evening no entry mall will be given out neither city nor rural carriers will be required to serve Shely route A 1 Colegrove P M The regular Tuesday evening service of Christiin Alliangp will be held at 7 30 in connection with watch night meeting Civil Service Board recently appointed here and with Dr W W Graham as medical examiner considered newer applications Department of City Lyarlow departmventy noted in the text.
The journal urges readers to face the new year with courage and responsibility. It reflects on the past year marked by war and challenge, calling for steadfast effort, moral aims, and personal accountability as the path to peace and national renewal.
State Department reports about a devastating quake that demolished Guatemala City. Initial advices note about a thousand deaths and rail connections nationwide rendered unusable. Shocks continue at roughly five minute intervals as communications collapse.
United States State Department moves quickly to send aid to Guatemala City as 125,000 homeless people need tents and supplies. The quake’s death toll has risen since Sunday, with many reported killed by collapsing walls and structural failures. The American Red Cross has teams en route while relief efforts focus on shelter and basic relief items.
Tonight at the State Armory Corry Lodgy B JP C B Hausman present a masked party with dancing from 9 to midnight. Tickets 25 cents. Special guest Click from Jamestown will sing with Mos Aanger’s orchestra. Prizes for best costumes donated by local merchants. Buffet lunch served. charity fund to benefit from the proceeds. Residents Corry, Jamestown, Daytone and Friguitty mentioned.
United Press dispatches from Tokio dated December 21 say fighting rages at Iryutsk near Harbin between Bolshevik and Cossack forces. Casualties reported on both sides, one French representative killed, food shortages and hunger affecting residents as reinforcements from Maximilianist troops arrive and push the battle.
Ward Powell and Mica Martha Shaw wed in Pittsburgh on Saturday evening. The couple will reside there after a short wedding trip. Powell is the son of Mr and Mrs W Powell of this city and many friends extend congratulations. Tomorrow being New Year, city residents will observe holidays.
Amsterdam report cites Berlin dispatch claiming German submarines are increasing their menace to Allied shipping. It says America may help in a military way but shipping prospects appear disappointing to the Allies and British and American officials fear growing gravity of the situation.
Washington December 8 The U S Rail system led by McAdoo will grant an increase amounting to about one half million workers amid a government mediation plan. The United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation met with the Director General and reported the plan will not meet the full 40 year demands but a satisfactory settlement will be arranged. The plan has the approval of President Wilson.
The Carry Your Own Packages campaign by the Boars of Commerce draws strong public response. Saturday delivery participation rises beyond the year’s previous levels, aiding merchants and easing the help shortage while promising mutual benefit if trend continues.
Mrs. John F. Mitchell died Sunday at her home age 64 after a two year illness. Born in Ontario in 1864 she moved here with her husband twenty years ago and lived on a farm north of Corry before moving to town ten years ago. Active in the United Brethren Church, she leaves a husband a brother Frank Campbell of Auburn New York and a sister Mrs Jennie Casement of Trenton Ontario. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at ten o'clock from the home with interment at Gitlow Cemetery.
London reports Lloyd George will confer with the French Premier regarding German peace terms. The Entente plans a serious reply, aiming to address the terms without showing weakness while highlighting potential weak points. A joint reply may come despite doubts about timing and strategy.
Jamestown police arrested C. Freibuns, a deserter from the National Army, after he was identified at a draft registrants meeting. Freibuns, said to suffer heart trouble, claimed German ancestry and questioned his duty. He was certified for Camp Dix then excused temporarily, later ordered to report for duty. he disappeared before the next muster.
Fragmentary OCR notes state Sister Helena is head of Villa Maria, with mentions of roles and names such as Hele ona bes Deen and Jur of the Strona of Ot. The passage is garbled and hard to interpret.
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