27 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
1
Unclear readable text suggests names Arnold Cory and Koon fe with scattered fragments. Unable to determine a coherent event, place, or outcome from the garbled OCR.
In Washington the situation is in Congress hands with swift action expected. President Wilson and Cabinet met at 2:30 p.m. to consider official reports on the sinking of the Lusitania and the U Boat threat. Queenstown dispatches confirm torpedoing incidents, with American casualties and survivor accounts shaping the push for a declaration of war.
Funeral services for Mrs Dewey were held at The Tate in Golim with a large crowd and friends in attendance. Interment was at Columbia Cemetery. A roll call and a procession followed the service, reflecting the community's grief after her fatal collision injuries.
Fragmentary report describes a narrow escape on a railroad trestle involving Davia Goldberg and Mini Ahsan Goldhore amid odd typos and unclear surrounding details. The incident mentions a fall or near fall, with a neighborly or investigative tone and partial reference to a Mrs. Tamstton.
Ane Medillon notes early spring indicators along the avenue with reports of robin sightings and blackbirds. A robin was seen on Bacon Avenue this morning, and residents anticipate warmer weather and blooming signs across several blocks.
A deadly truck wreck near Union City takes the lives of several members of a prominent local family. Survivors include Mrs. Walter Caflish and Mrs. Gustish Wen, among others, while arrangements were made to move the body of Wilt Caflish to a city funeral. Members of the company on board and relatives gathered as news spread through Union City and surrounding communities.
United Press reports a major flood in Franklin on February 27 as the Ohio River surged rapidly from its normal level. The river climbed to about twenty feet, flooding streets and low areas. residents rushed to higher ground while authorities warned of possible further rises and damage.
A fragmentary weather item mentions light conditions and expected changes with unclear wording. It hints at a forecast period but lacks precise dates, locations, or concrete measurements. The readable content centers on vague cues rather than specific regional details or temperature expectations.
Washington dispatch reports the state department received evidence regarding the unwarned sinking of a major Cunard liner. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing weigh the Laconia incident as Congress debates arming merchant ships and wartime policy.
A garbled United Press fragment reports on a large crowd and a disrupted trip tied to wartime controls. The text mentions an estimated 25,000 and references warnings about movement, with unclear claims of blockade or gate control and widespread disruption near an event or location.
Dawson Brothers, a local wholesale and retail supplier with nearly a century in operation, announces the retirement of founder and head R. G. Dawson. The business will continue under new management as it shifts toward expanding its line of high standard and luxury goods while maintaining supply to retailers across Pennsylvania and New York. The firm originally started on North Canter Street, moved to Brat Avenue, and has served a wide swath of territory with traveling sales staff and a growing warehouse operation.
In Honibaix on February 2 a crowd estimated at thirty thousand greeted the American freighter Orleans when it docked. Factories were closed and the ship’s garrison escorted officers and city officials through the streets in a public demonstration. The event disrupted commerce and drew wide attention from local authorities.
Altoona February 27 A fast Pennsylvania Rail Road train crashed into the rear of another near Mount Union. Nineteen passengers were killed including Chester Mines, a University of Pennsylvania athlete, his wife and baby. Engineer A. C. Ham and the Pullman conductor were injured amid a wreck that halted a record three-year run with no prior passenger deaths on the system. Local officials and workers were among the casualties.
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