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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
1
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Bolsheviki expose German plan as Brest Litovsk talks collapse. Dispatches say German diplomacy failed, Bolshevik delegates mocked German proposals at the conference and prepared for possible military action. Petrograd reports heavy fighting as Ukraine and Bolshevik forces clash and calls to reinforce Cossacks bolster forces.
The Patrons of Huabandry invite members to a Saturday Udall day session. Attendees are urged to be prompt at 10:80 in the morning. The third and fourth degrees will be discussed, and the gathering aims for a successful event led by the men.
Government control of railroads intends to shift passenger traffic to freight lines and streamline shipments. Workers report voluntary work stoppages and widespread route consolidations. Freight routes will be redirected to meet wartime needs, with passenger service curtailed and luxury amenities reduced.
Private Lawrence Meir of Company A 213 Machine Gun Battalion Camp Lee wed Mina Marguerite Mo Vaugh at Ol City. Rev C H Frampton of Bethel M E Church officiated. The couple, now visiting Feld’s parents on West Pleasant Street, celebrate with Cony friends. Feld was the first local recruit to answer the National call.
R F D men in session at Union City as the Rural Carriers of Erie county met yesterday at Wien City guests of the Union City RoI WD. About a hundred carriers and guests attended a dinner and the business meeting. Attendees represented several towns and a movement to increase pay and improve compensation was discussed with support from the city carrier and other postal employees. The next Rev. D. Nyen association meeting will be in Brie on February 22 with officer elections and plans to push the wage movement.
United Press reports an explosion at Harrisburg Pipe Works damaged the plant in Wureinburg. Initial estimates place the loss at about a quarter of a million dollars. Investigators probe the cause as workmen claim no part of the plant failed and no injuries are reported. The plant has been operating day and night for six months, manufacturing munitions for the Allied governments.
A government message to Erin Railroad employees from President Lindenwood or Erle urges loyalty during the emergency. It states the National Army of Railroads will perform a vital public service and asks workers to commit fully, ignore rumors, and continue duties as normal. It ends with F D Underwood urging all to join and support the government.
General Hatg tos day reported the repulse of a triple German offensive movement near Mets courtsourly. Allied artillery and rifle fire inflicted heavy toll on German forces, with many prisoners taken and no objective reached. British forces held ground north of the Mecon Rest as German attacks failed to advance south of Lene.
Edward Gretaler from Corry star center for the Smoky City Tech team scored three baskets in a close contest against Yale last night. His early season form boosts Tech as he prepares for a winter layoff, with Gretaler earning letters in basketball, football, and baseball. His absence will be felt by the squad.
Williams Brothers completed base bricklaying on the new public library yesterday and moved to interior brickwork. Williams Brothers will begin brick work on the adjoining structure for Stanford Screw Company and expect to employ additional labor by month’s end.
The Knights of Pything and Simons hosted an open house at the K. of P. Hall with a hearty welcome and musical entertainment by Ruthmurh's orchestra. A generous reception followed the afternoon program.
Food Administrator Hoover told the Senate Investigating Committee that prices for commodities rose mainly because millions of former producers are now consumers and money in circulation increased. The session, chaired by Reed, drew a packed crowd with Hoover absent from the gallery. The hearing وعدens to become more interesting as it continued this afternoon.
Washington Jan 2 motions to postpone all government suits seeking dissolution of large trusts were made in the Supreme Court by Solicitor General Davis. Officials cited tremendous expense and disruption to business due to the war emergency as reasons for delaying proceedings.
In Fairmont West Virginia three men died when the Corning mill of the Monongahela Powder Co exploded early morning. A blanket of smoke rose from the unit and plans to save others led Manager H M Smith to direct workers in inflammable clothing away from flames. One injured man rolled in snow to extinguish flames on his clothing.
In Meadville authorities plan to investigate a dangerous package found by two men. The gray powder with an ordinary blasting fuse raised fears of a bomb plot and prompted a police response. Further details remain unclear as officials assess the threat.
Petrograd reports delegates returning from the Brest Litovsk conference state Germany will not accept peace terms from the Bolsheviks without a general peace. The Germans seek an economic union from Hamburg to the Persian Gulf and would demand control of Mesopotamia and Arabia in exchange for relinquishing Belu nt and Franke. They also hint at removing Tripoli if further successes occur, shaping a broader regional settlement.
Washington June 2 America must rush men and equipment to Europe with maximum speed as the test of the Allied war effort. Secretary Lansing praised the mission report and Col Howne a antation urged less red tape and quicker naval and military action to sustain allied victory.
Washington January 2 British Ambassador Sir Geel Spring-Rleets to return to London on leave. It was announced this afternoon that the Ambassador would go home on tidings from London pending any future statement. It is generally supposed this marks the end of Spring-Rice's service in Washington, though an official announcement may come later from London.
An American bulletin notes German newspaper photos of American prisoners show five captured before, though twelve were taken. No details or dates given by Germany. The message bemoans disappearance and raises questions about republication and treatment of POWs.
Special to The Journal reports additional arrests of two city yard conductors two car inspectors and a union official in Erie Pa as part of a $60 000 car robbery conspiracy linked to Pennsylvania Railroad yards since last September. Investigations aim to press charges against many more suspected insiders as haulage of goods and merchandise is recovered and a full evidentiary chain is built to prove involvement of operating force personnel.
Harrisburg January 14 1934 news lists Bethlehem Butler and Duquesne as third class cities joining the commission form of government. A full roster shows Allentown Altoona Bradford Canonsburg Connellsville Corry Duquesne East Pittsburgh Franklin Glenolden Hazleton Johnstown Lebanon Lock Haven McKeesport Meadville Monongahela New Castle Pottsville Reading Scranton Uniontown Wilkes Barre Williamsport and York to adopt the commission system starting January seventh.
United Press reports Washington January 2 drafts and orders outline appointments and reorganizations within Army departments The notice lists key department heads and changes in postings affecting organizational structure and command assignments for the near term.
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