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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a historic local notice with unclear names and dates. Readable bits include a place and partial action, but essential details are missing to identify the event, parties, or deadline.
City Commission elected officers and department heads last evening. New Chief of Police Harry A. Pavia, Patrolmen Rust and Carroll, Drivers Chas and Schulte, Ward Fire teams, and Street, Fire, and Assessor staff were chosen. Engineer Dickson reported on sewer and street work, including 36 miles of city streets, cement sidewalks, and bond actions.
The L C B A branch held its annual election and installation of officers at Maccabee Hall. Past President Ma Sabina Marks officiated, installing Prox Mrs H It Mis tor Lat Vice President Mrs Sabina Marks, Vice President Mrs M J McCarthy, Recorder Miss Sabina Shields and other officers. A social followed with refreshments. flowers and a silk umbrella were given to honored retiring officers.
A readable fragment notes Corry Grange planning an all day installation event next Saturday with a morning meeting and afternoon program. Names and details are incomplete but indicate local fraternal organization activities.
The Board appointed committees to arrange a reception for Company A on their return from the border. James Crown is chairman, with James Crown secretary and Dr G Wood treasurer. A banquet and reception are planned with tickets set at 4 dollars. exact date and final venues to be announced.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a movement involving El Paso and a brigade or unit, with unclear dates and names. The readable text hints at a MClalaigh reference and a future event or follow up, but specifics are obscured by corruption.
United Press reports a Washington conference where Lansing officials and House committee members discussed raising 25 million dollars to purchase a Capitol building project. The outcome remains unclear as collated approvals and recent peace talks are not yet determined.
A Reconstruction era notice reports scattered donations to a local Methodist fund for children. Contributions include 1.00 sent today by Waltnin Wilson at Boston and 40.00 sent by MA Knowlton. Over several days nearby donors, including Corry, forward gifts totaling well over a hundred dollars.
Amsterdam reports the German government replied to Scandinavian peace proposals on January 2. The message indicated Germany held the responsibility for progress and urged the powers to pressure for an early accord. In other notes, Omar II and Pedro Club events are mentioned with local social details and a late afternoon gathering noted.
New York opening sees gains across most listings led by major industrials. Westinghouse and Kennecott advance amid broad buying as traders push for higher prices on optimistic outlooks.
Report from Gerard after a conference with the German chancellor and officials, stating Washington’s demand to clarify Britain’s proposals and possible military implications. The Cologne Gazette notes questions over a potential arms force stance and German consent to moves, while German ministers discuss Motions and signatures.
A Corry boy leaves the border with Michigan on the 31st. Me and Mav Md. Purnell report from their son Hivery, who served with the Michigan ATA at the border. Troops commanded by the Toft House patrol are returning home this week. Communication from War Department confirms arrival in Detroit soon and a different return route via Denver. Mrs. Poresti plans to go to Detroit to greet the returning soldiers. B Wilcox and Von Leroy Jatt travel to Cleveland to attend the automobile show.
Reports from the Atlantic describe a new mine laying submarine and a German raider. In the east a success is noted with slight progress on the western front. In Romania areas German patrols penetrate the front lines near Friort and take twelve prisoners.
United Press reports 16th waiting to entrain for the homeward journey. Units and staff to return with Colonel Tokarids and officers. detailed movements of Companies F BD LG K1 WV and others. Evening regrouping at Villa Marie, dances, music, and market listings noted for local readers.
Franklin dispatch reports the sudden death of a prominent local resident, known for ties to western Pennsylvania political and business circles. The man, aged and in declining health, retired from work the previous evening and was found dead by his wife at home shortly after waking.
A desultory report states Britain plans to withdraw troops from Salonika amid confusion over command. It claims British forces were not sent by military leaders and criticizes government handling as troops arrived too late to engage, affecting Romania and broader allied operations.
A January 8 report from Parla states Entente allies captured 682,723 soldiers in 1916 from Central Powers. Russians captured over 400,000 Germans and Austrians. French 73,600 with 26,660 at Verdun. British 40,800. Italians 62,250. Bulgarians, Germans, and Turkish troops accounted for 11,173.
Report details a New Year meeting in Union City with rural carriers and their wives. President Goodell welcomed guests. H W Russell spoke. Mildred Crowell performed The Bear Story. Postmaster Downs and Bentley addressed post office operations and cooperation. discussions highlighted rural carrier pay and organizational support.
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