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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1928
Page
8
Readable fragments describe a chaotic hospital ward during an unnamed siege with soldiers and nurses, focusing on the tense routines, patient suffering, and shifting command. Key figures include a sergeant and doctors as they manage wounds, daily meals, and the ward’s fragile order amid bombardment and cold nights.
In a clipped quote Chele Hben complains that a costly argument yields little clarity. The phrase hints at arranging a free amateur exhibition to avoid further losses, reflecting tension over money and concessions. The source reflects a humorous or critical local feuilleton tone.
A Warren county delegation led by 71 Stewart M Brady yard Mac Olney and Assemblyman A W Mumford conferred with State Highway Department officials in Harrisburg on the unfinished 16 mile link between Torpedo and Titusville. The group planned to offer to match 86000 from the state special aid fund to Warren for road improvement, with several proposals under consideration.
The Ridgway town council met on February 18 and unanimously decided to maintain the Tuitleway borough tax levy at 20.3 mills for the coming nine years, noting the financial burden as too high to reduce. The session lasted under two hours with routine business and all members present including Chief Burgess G L Park, Borough Engineer Talitued, and Street Commissioner Fanning.
Guatemalan authorities announce that several hundred soldiers have been sent to the Mondiran front to bar American Banana Company operations on disputed Guatemalan soil. The move aims to prevent incursions while frontier boundaries remain unclear.
Mrs. Jun dy McCall, 34, entered a mining camp home near Merger Pennsylvania and killed her 3 year old son by slashing his throat with a knife. Coroner and county officials said she showed no indication of why she acted and slept calmly after the tragedy. The husband collapsed on learning of the loss. the McCalls had moved from Glasgow, Scotland years before.
Bobby agrees with the current opinion. By tasuter.
Carrie Maan and K. Gregory figure in a compact community note at 335 West Wayne Street and 520 Spring Street. The item lists winners for Wednesday with a playful, if rough, tone reflecting local happenings.
Northwestern Penn Sylvan Patriarchal League of Odd Fellows holds regular monthly meeting in Waterford on Friday night February 7 with Royal Purple degrees to be conferred by Corry encampment. William McCormick chairs the league. D J Patterson to be principal speaker. Large delegation from Erie expected.
Pittsburgh February details show Judge J Beant Graft sentencing election board members for fraud linked to the 20th Ward. One member received seven months in jail, three others placed on probation, and additional parole for two more defendants. Jacob Stelno, acting inspector, drew the main sentence.
The University of Pennsylvania will award honorary degrees to six men during Washington's Birthday exercises on February 2. Andrew W. Mellon, Governor John Fisher, Frank B. Noyes, Biligham J. Murpis, and Samuel Ty Boding will receive doctor of laws. Dr. R. Mackenzie will get doctor of fine arts or physician education. Governor Fisher will be the orator.
Edward Davis, 44, died instantly when an automobile struck the rear of a United States Marines truck during an apparent maintenance or loading mishap in Philadelphia. Police said the incident occurred last night near the Marine Corps post, with investigators reviewing the wreck and potential contributing factors.
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