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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
1
A Virginia era-like dispute unfolds over gas supply in Philadelphia area as Pennsyvania Gas Company faces legal action. Judge and attorneys prepare for trial while citizens and manufacturers demand continued gas access and heat during winter. The case hinges on territorial rights and the company’s obligation to provide gas locally.
The Board of Commerce will hold a smoker at the offices on Wednesday evening in January. Members are urged to attend. A large turnout is hoped to avoid another adjournment due to lack of a quorum. Invitations have been sent. organizers expect a lively, cooperative gathering to kick off the year.
London reports a British raid north of London crossing German lines. British troops captured prisoners and a machine gun while repelling a strong counterattack. General Haig noted the operation occurred early morning with limited Allied losses.
The Carry Chapter executive board discussed dwindling funds and monthly needs for hospital supplies. Volunteers are stretched as staff shortages and dwindling quarters threaten steady operation, with Miss Katharine M. Stone and Miss Marion J. Skidmore stepping into key roles to stabilize the warehousing and distribution effort.
Instructions from the Fuel Administrator limit burning to specified hours on certain days. Local officials urge owners to remove and burn forbidden treen or logs only within allowed windows to conserve fuel and aid wartime needs.
The annual report from Fire Chief Paulson notes total estimated fire damage of 32000 dollars for the year, 27 fire alarms with four being false, and 14700 tests. Volunteers at Stanford How Co logged 32 hours fighting fires, with 100 ft of fire hose and 60 ft of chemical hose discarded. Miscellaneous causes include detective system issues, broken lanterns, grass fires, and several other incidents.
A dispatch from Parla reports Allied aviators carried President Wilson's message to the United States Congress, while Brest Litovak news notes deadlocked peace talks between Germany and the Bolshevik government. The item also mentions Helis Kehn's new appointment to the Agricultural Department in Washington and a small Washington colony including several named individuals.
A serious wreck occurred at Penny and Prospect area shortly before evening, delaying the 7 welvek southbound train for Wearly Hive hours. One car derailed the track near Hrogpole, causing a lengthy stoppage as crews cleared and inspections continued into the night.
Corry grocers report sustained demand amid a sugar shortage as customers buy a pound at a time from multiple stores. They warn continued hoarding could worsen the local scarcity, urging consumers to buy only when their supply runs low and practice economy to ease the rise in prices.
The fourth month of the school year ended January 9. Stub Wilson provided statistics from Wee Hoard of Education. Regular monthly reports show totals for Malpera and Cheve merle Wert. High School exams start January 20 with results and enrollment at 1265. Attendance was 45.2 percent with tardiness cases and 49 percent parent visits noted.
Frederick J. Small, former Boston broker, hanged at New Hampshire state prison for killing his wife Florence Arlene Small in Ossipee in September 1918. He spoke only resigned lines as the tray sprung, wife found beaten and shot in the cellar after a fire. The case included contention over a joint life insurance policy. weather noted as snow tonight and cold.
Corry dog owners have four days to secure licenses for their pets. Authorities announced a grace period yesterday, with police preparing to enforce the new license law after the deadline. About 1,500 dogs were licensed in the first day, mostly owned by women. The plan requires every dog on the streets to be leashed, with unlicensed dogs to be seized and held briefly before being killed if unclaimed.
Copenhagen reports Berlin dispatches denying rumors that American prisoners would be treated more severely by the Germans than others. The American government was being informed of the alleged claim and the denial.
London reports say a German submarine and a surface ship shelled the British coast town of Yarmouth. The bombardment lasted about five minutes and left several killed and wounded with many buildings damaged.
The Vatican reports hints from Central Powers through Austria about possible peace talks based on Allied terms. Pope Pius called Austrian officials to discuss the potential opening for negotiations after President Wilson's message reached the Vatican.
The Garland tower destroyed Monday was replaced by the Tambine tower, long abandoned. Pennsylvania railroad officials ordered the Kane wrecking crew to move the Tambine tower to Garland, using the wrecking train crane to load and transport it. The new tower will be set in place in Garland to minimize traffic disruption, with hand manipulation of switches due to cold weather. The temporary erection would have taken longer, so the decision moved the Garland project forward by repurposing the Tambine tower.
By United Press Amsterdam January 25 reports that a Fatherland Junker party convention in Jonah wan shifted into a peace meeting. Dispatches received here say progress was shown and a large audience of about 6,000 heard speakers call for harmony and reconciliation.
Reports from Metrograd claim the Romanian Legation has been placed under arrest by Bolshevik authorities this afternoon. Large Russian troop movements are reported along the Romanian frontier with rail traffic halted and equipment seized as soldiers advance, while no official Bolshevik explanation is given.
United Press reports in Washington on January 1 that a mystery involving Walter Spornman and a purported female accomplice has touched elite social and diplomatic circles. Spornman was arrested by federal agents after an attempt to destroy a government magazine at Newport News, and a Baltimore secret service probe continues. Additional arrests include Marius Asch of Baysmore, held on conspiracy charges. details remain unclear.
Washington on January 15 Senator Chamberlain urged immediate registration of all men who have reached their fifteenth year by date of filing. supported by Secretary of War Boxer and Administration leaders. The measure aims to bring about 900,000 men into service and reflects wartime manpower needs.
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