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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
1
The Corry City Commission heard a reply from the Lighting Company to a resolution. The letter offered no assurance of protection and cited ongoing track and transmission issues. Officials discussed service interruptions, planned capacity increases, and steps to improve power reliability for city consumers.
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A detailed wartime muster report describes Company A mustered from U S service under federal authority. It notes early morning roll, preparations, and the transfer to civilian garb while outlining medical cases including pneumonia patients in hospital and the ongoing effort to align with army clothing and equipment requirements.
United Press dispatch notes Morgan and others from a firm plan to travel to Washington for testimony or evidence. The offices report no preventing orders or clear details on intended testimony, while duplicates and an emergency apparatus are mentioned.
Reported in Balted Press that Russian forces repelled German assaults on the western front with heavy fighting near Amelo and other sectors. French trenches also faced an assault though resistance held. Allied counterattacks by Manpower and officers bounded German gains as the German lines saw limited success in places.
In Washington on January 16 the Interstate Commerce Commission issued a decision in the railroad rate case. The order grants a rate increase of oil per hundred pounds on rail shipments headed to Chicago and other points, affecting routes to Minnesota and Indiana boards. The ruling cites the broader justification for the freight rise and outlines affected origin destination pairs and the impact on freight costs.
A well attended Institute opening at City Hall featured a program by Farmoya experts. Lectures covered soil health, lime use, and crop management, with demonstrations on improving soils and breeding practices. Mrs Pred Smith and J. H. Lunee spoke on school agriculture and growing methods, as the day included multiple instructional sessions and a formal close with praise for the turnout.
Washington January 16 Committees will be appointed to investigate troubles between the railroad roads and the employees for the lapse of preventing fair use strike according to a telegram filed by the Imperialate Committee committee in hence of the Presidents pallroad toplalitiro Progr this afternoon The committee does not approve of the employees right to strike while investigations are being carried on.
Oliver Brower, linked to kidnapping charges against Harry Thaw, was brought before a court in New York for a hearing. He was held on $15,000 bail as prosecutors seek to secure his return to trial amid tensions and public safety concerns. The judge indicated strong support for ensuring Brower’s appearance, while Thaw's case remains active and unsettled.
Washington reports a proposal to tax excess profits from consolidations and partnerships, approved by the Ways and Means Committee and awaiting President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo. In Chicago a severe city crisis prompts urgent bids for relief as schools close and residents fear disruptions to daily life. A birth announces the arrival of a baby to Mr and Mrs Gates of Gonoard Dam with improving health notes for township residents.
West Watlington August reports Mr. W Ei Marsh takes charge of the Ports and Columbus Street Railway Company after a trustee tied the property to Marsh. Mr. Northrop and A J Hagelting arranged the transfer. the powerhouse remains owned by new operators and connected to current service. Further details expected shortly.
The German public now unites behind continued conflict, viewing the army as marching toward conquest and nationalization goals. Public sentiment coalesces after a period of Indenation, with leaders signaling a broader wartime mobilization despite uncertain progress in early 1917.
An informal gathering is planned at the Gily Commission office this evening to discuss forming a proper power company. Mr S Rogers will present data and a full report with specifications and plans requested by Joel manufacturers.
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