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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
2
Officer reports compare the Lewis and Vickers guns with the Browning as superior after fixes. Tests show the Lewis jammed hundreds of times and broke many parts while the Vickers performed far better, prompting large orders once improvements were proven. Congress repeatedly denied heavy artillery funds, delaying production despite urgent needs.
Classified department announces advertising rates for display ads. Minimum charge applies. Line single insertion or weekly rate details available on request.
Privates Gresham Baright and Jay, allied with France, are honored as among the first Americans to lay down their lives for the righteous cause. The soldiers rest in Prove soll, while France pays tribute and the nation reflects on the thousands who will follow. The ceremony unites French and American leaders in a solemn memorial for the hallowed dead.
A fragmented notice lists an event tonight featuring velored entertainers and a likely price point. Details are unclear but the item hints at a local entertainment act with promotional pricing and a one night engagement.
A large fire in Indianapolis destroyed an industrial building, a church, and several houses, causing about 1 million dollars in damage. Officials suspect incendiary origin as six neighboring businesses and other structures burned. no deaths reported though firefighters faced dangers from collapsing walls. The four story industrial block at 690 200 feet was brick with five sections, and flames spread rapidly aided by high winds.
A chaotic report details the murder of Captain Whistler by a robber named Whistler and the subsequent investigation. Wornall, the surviving officer, recounts binding the other men before being overpowered. The tale includes alleged motives, the ransom note, and statements about the banking heist and the identity of the perpetrator as a focus of the inquiry.
Jam Dilard G. Cheveland, a Dunkirk carpenter employed by Charlos G. Wanhawne, was found killed between railroad tracks west of the station. He likely used a Central Railroad shortcut on a stormy night, failing to hear the approaching train. Police searched for his father after the accident to confirm train status and weather conditions.
Senator James H. Brady of Idaho died very suddenly after an acute illness. He suffered an attack a month ago while traveling from Idaho to Washington and had remained critically ill. His wife and several relatives were at his bedside as two sons and others traveled to reach him. Brady, born in Pennsylvania and raised in Kansas, moved into politics in 1895 and served in the U.S. Senate after election by the Legislature. he was a long-time member of the Millinery and American committees and focused on conservation.
Lurid ad copy touts Cascarets for costive bowels headaches colds and upset stomach. Claims a 19 page box cleanses liver bowels and stomach while you sleep and leaves a clear head the next morning. Promises children love Cascarets because they prevent vomiting.
Trustees from electric counties will meet in O City on January 24 to discuss plans for a proposed joint workhouse. County Commissioner Joseph T. Rogan of Belo County confirmed the meeting and is coordinating. Corry A is proposed as a central location for a free facility, with Erie County expected to participate. The cost sharing among counties is to be determined.
An oddly phrased price sheet lists various hardwoods by cord and length with inconsistent spellings and figures. It mentions beech birch hart maple white ash cherry and elm as prices per cord or per unit with unusual decimals and garbled lines. It also notes a minimum diameter and three clear sides, plus a call for purchase of hardwood toys and a contact line for details.
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