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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
1
A garbled wartime dispatch reports Berlin holding Americans as virtual hostages and prompts calls for war, while a British cruiser recovers a German agent from a Chilean steamship and U S officials seek calm and a swift resolution.
In early February news from Berlin and Washington shows US officials split over war risks. Professors Stowell and Gibbins warn of a potential German provocation, while Ambassador Gerard faces withdrawal as Germany tightens control over Americans abroad. Battleships move, ships torpedoed, and Franco-British plans loom as tensions escalate toward possible conflict.
German agents in northern Mexico reportedly plot raids with Muylan bandits, watched by United States Secret Service operatives under military direction on the border. An American naval patrol vessel, the Evelyn, faced a foreign threat and returned to port. The incident spurred statements that the United States would defend its territory by force if necessary.
United Press reports the German American Alliance in the United States pledged unqualified loyalty to the U S government. An executive board motion authorized continuing to collect funds for Austria but to immediately turn over money to the American government if war involvement arises.
Announcing the Barberton marriage of Frank Suirie to Gimilo Matshall, both residents of Barberton. The couple will honeymoon briefly in Philadelphia before settling in the city, where Mr Suirie has served as a professor and is completing medical studies.
Elks from Warren lodge prepare a big social event for Tuesday afternoon and evening. Exalted Ruler Frank Layono will welcome guests from Warren and Corry lodge with a formal dinner at six o clock, followed by visiting and initiation activities.
Dr H Lee Lewis, detained in the killing of Charles Woodworth, was cleared by the February grand jury. He was released from county jail after the jurors said no one could be implicated, and Lewis said the jury’s finding speaks louder than any statement.
Reports the formation of the New Street Railroad Company at Barry with officers J. O. Woolford of Warren as President and W. Ed Marsh as Secretary and Treasurer. Directors named include W. Ed Marsh F. M. Raymond J. B. Whittlesey Bayne Macdonald and others. Efforts focus on necessary certifications and state department permissions to advance a bridge and service improvements without changes to farmer access or public roads.
Fragmentary weather note from an old paper provides unclear data and no readable forecast. The legible portion mentions general conditions but lacks location date or specifics.
A state probe resolution was rushed through amid crowded chamber with Governor Hiiobhiph as at issue. The measure moved to second reading on Monday night as many attendees had left for dates, leaving few present for the brief session.
A meeting of Corry Hospital directors was held to discuss the facility's management and the fees for care. Not all doctors could attend. the session was postponed to Tuesday evening. The board considered funding and the state recommendation of 12,000 dollars while some directors sought 10,000 and anticipated further guidance.
United Press report from New York on February 8 notes that six women and five children are unaccounted for as survivors of the California ship torpedoed by a German submarine. The cabin messages received via representatives in Washington indicate the missing include women and children, with official lists still incomplete.
The War Department directs that all U S Army bayonets be blued and maintained ready as American troops approach. The report notes historical prep and emphasizes readiness, reflecting ongoing enlistment and armament efforts during the conflict era.
New York reports that while denying changes in operating methods, the American line acknowledged efforts to contact available experts in naval matters. The line is believed to be planning extensive arming of merchant ships, aiming to strengthen protection amid rising risk to sea lanes.
The International Mercantile Marine plans to arm liners with export gunners under Secretary of War approval. The St Louis and Philadelphia will sail soon for Liverpool and England, with ships painted and crews secured, as German war offices authorize the move.
A Latins Auxiliary meeting at Gorey Hospital yesterday afternoon drew sixteen ladies. Two new members were admitted, plans were drafted for hosting a purchase supper to raise funds, and a parcel-ship project to send wrapped articles to aid the auxiliary work was discussed.
Mrs Hannah Hayden widow of Andrew Hayden of Shits city is found dead in bed at her daughter Mrs J N Yours home in Baglawtrnst this morning. She was among the city’s older residents and is survived by one daughter Mrs J No Young. No final arrangements have been made yet.
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