14 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
1
Readable fragments show a personal note with names and a smiley, lacking clear events or dates. The text hints at a playful exchange or memory but provides no verifiable actions, places, or institutions to anchor a full news item.
Finance committee details actual needs of the Red Cross chapter. The drive asks the public to donate one cent on the dollar as a patriotic response. Chapter requires more than a thousand dollars monthly to buy materials for emergency articles under the plan of operation.
Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross launches a One Cent on the Dollar subscription to fund war relief. Employers and employees across local factories back the plan, aiming to raise over $1,000 monthly for materials, hospital shirts, bandages, clothing, and surgical dressings.
An investigation into alleged graft ties the Attorney General Gregory to a heating contract in Washington. The inquiry centers on a bid process and a contract valued over a million dollars, with Senate investigators reviewing connections between officials and contractors.
An administrator in Pennsylvania states that DeRosay revokes a fuel order issued earlier. The notice cites a January 17 revocation and directs continuation of existing provisions. The message indicates the order remains in effect with changes and allows opening on Tuesday.
The French and American artillery joined in a six hour violent engagement in Champagne last night. German trenches were bombarded by American and French fire, a number of prisoners were taken, and German positions were captured with allied infantry advancing near the line.
United Press reports Washington headquarters announces further troop movements set for March 4. The notice states W500 won Wil Jenveter from its dollar for this wesbte pry nose.
Belgium’s King Albert and the royal family prepare for a papal audience with Pope Pius XII in Vatican circles. The plan aims to unite working men and women behind church-state policy and hopes for full public support, with Cardinal Gaeparri coordinating discussions and confirmable details still pending.
Crowds gathered at the railway station as more than a hundred Camp Lee men prepared to depart. A contingent from Erle County and Musville joined the voyage, while Walter Kittleberger receved War Department orders to await further instructions before proceeding. The departure marked by a large send off included notable local figures and a pitcher named Eldie Ketam.
The Monday closing order is annulled as the administration maintains the preference for a distribution system under jurisdiction. Officials say the rule remains in force and enforcement continues with filings and potential appeals noted in the order.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Desmond J Z, M Raymond G J, Harry Avan, Alfred Eaton as part of a Red Cross chapter, with scattered initials and titles. No clear event or location emerges from the readable text.
A regular meeting of the Board of Education at an approximate date in Wisconsin discussed committee appointments for future sessions. The minutes note approvals for library and educational fund actions, bids for textbooks, contracts, and motions to begin eastern district school sessions on March 22, with finances and treasury reports referenced.
Fragmentary OCR notes report wartime propaganda with references to American forces, transport, and movement in Europe. The legible details mention captions about Americans, a convoy, and troop movements though many words are garbled and not fully readable.
A conference among military leaders is said to be in progress at Reblin. Officials discuss strategic positions including Kadser and Vtndenburg as tensions rise and potential actions loom.
The Towner High girls face a key game against Hoke County with strong showings from recent opponents noted. Expectations center on enhancing their season as the teams vie for late-season standings and a chance to advance in district play.
Funeral services for Mr Schaub at St Elizabeths Church attended largely by mourners. Interment followed at St Elizabeths Cemetery. Local attendees listed include Mrs Pe Moret Hagelhurst and several others. Red Cross relief efforts noted amid plea for aid and veterans assistance.
In Zurich reports from travelers in Germany describe dire rationing and labor distress. Citizens hoard copper and jewelry while clothes, coal and food run scarce. A US visitor notes high prices for worn goods and widespread fear of political control by the ruling minority.
Sir Coote pnenny Rice died today in Ottawa with his wife and a son. He served as ambassador to Persia Sweden and was appointed ambassador to the United States in 1912. Survived by his wife and a son.
Carnegie Tech will travel east for a three game swing starting tomorrow with Penn State at State College Bucknell at Lewiston and Swarthmore at Swarthmore Gretzler stars as captain in place of Albaros who has left for aviation camp in Princeton Indiana.
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