15 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads shards of names and places with unclear meanings. The readable bits mention Shiloh and Anwla along with a reference to a wattle and a vague action or state. The text lacks coherent events or dates to form a clear news item.
Fragmented OCR text shows names of foods and brands like Peanut Fudeo, Cream he Wale Brittle, Tatty, Butter farmels, and looser phrases about tablets and a home study. Content is incomplete and reads as a shopping or product list without a clear event or narrative.
A wary State Department note via United Press reports German actions and Allied responses threaten U S interests. Ambassadors warn of heightened tension as German diplomacy tests Wilson administration. Officials cite potential for ruptured ties, recalls, and maritime risks amid erratic German policy and American naval concerns.
The Dowd Wh Education meeting reviewed district schools with Director Auer and officials. A resolution urged Superintendent Wilson to request a State College certificate and a new library building plan was deferred to the next session for architect submission.
Washington February 1 United Press reports Representative Gayiier of Ywssuphuadria urged the government to supply armament for an American merchant ship to ensure safety at sea. He warned that without equipped defenses the ship could be attacked by German forces as tensions rise over war threats. He linked the push to broader calls for self preservation and criticized opponents for political maneuvering and failing to deter aggression.
Reports detail a nighttime clash near an armory with guards exchanging fire at Privates Babcock and Searles, a patrol along a tracks corridor, and confusion over a vessel’s port of call with Halifax replacing Falmouth due to wartime movements.
A fragmentary report describes a posse action named Cowboys Start Posse to rescue prisoners. The text mentions figures such as Watanin NM, Sly, and John Marks, with references to Mexican involvement and a heavy hunt. Context is unclear due to garbled OCR but indicates an arrest or pursuit narrative with American and Mexican elements.
Elks entertain visitors today as a notable delegation arrives. The event features a ceremony and speeches by leaders, with local officials and members of the visiting party attending at the lodge.
Citizens urged that all fire hydrants be tested as crews report frequent freezing during extreme cold. Water company officials warn that several hydrants remain vulnerable and stress the need for regular checks to prevent frozen lines and ensure readiness.
United Press reports Indianapolis city officials including the mayor and police head were indicted on charges related to rail ties and train project corruption. The case stems from a November plan and involved alleged irregularities weeks earlier.
The first Wencelal event of the Mish School year will be held at Stine Armory tomorrow. Juniors in purple and white will preside with Lilian Giulid and others attending as faculty chaperones. Doors open at 8 and dancing runs until 1. An orchestral program will entertain, with a 25 cent admission.
Charle Chaplin contributed to Britain’s war loan drive, donating to the British fund and signaling a wide publicity push. Reports note a massive advertising campaign, with posters and a Trafalgar Square gathering highlighted as part of the public effort to raise funds.
Washington ed The Webb on providing for national prohibition was favorably reported to the House today by Representative Carlin of Virginia. Carlin said Congress must submit the proposition to the states, two thirds of the House and three fourths of the states needed to amend the Constitution. Thirteen states stood against the amendment.
The Hello-Girls staged a formal valentines party at the State Armory, with a five-piece orchestra and red furnishings. Local attendees included about twenty-five visiting friends from nearby towns, and the event ran past 1 a.m. amid emotional lighting and decorative displays.
An Army officer will conduct the first inspection of Company A in months at the Corry Company Armory. Capt Thrown commands the drill with Acting Lieutenants Jourdat Wellman overseeing preparations as 55 to 70 men from the city and vicinity report for the event. A large crowd is expected to attend this final inspection by the Corry Company.
A Palm Restaurant worker, Mian Edn Craker, was attacked with a knife while on duty this week, suffering a gash near one eye. Doctors Smith and Little treated her, noting the eye remains unharmed and no permanent injury expected, after which she was moved to a hospital and then home.
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