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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
1
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Seven nurses resigned from the Corey Memorial Hospital after an extensive board meeting. The action followed accusations by student nurses of improper treatment and lack of supplies, with a reported plan to temporarily keep students enrolled while operations continued.
Washington July 7 The method for choosing the roughly 9 600 000 men for the draft was finalized today The process involves drawing by district with numbers placed on squares and inverted into a container A public room at the War Department will host the drawing and preparation continues for a two week preliminary training period in the city Company A troops will ship after final orders and a reserve of about twenty men will be left behind for later depletion adjustments
United Press reports in Washington that the Senate defeated the Reed amendment to the food bill, which would provide that the Fyaldunt be wiltionsedd. The vote was forty five to thirty eight. Afterward Senator Smoot offered an amendment to the Rob ynion bill pending authority the Provident to configure costs of distillation and profit.
An autoist struck a prized Fox Hound owned by John Dawson near Columbia on Thursday. The dog was dragged from beneath the vehicle and left severely injured, with hope fading for survival as doctors and hospital staff face an ongoing inquiry and a major board decision on hospital administration and staff resignations.
United Press report says Russian forces reopened their offensive on the German front after a pause, claiming successful ground bombardment and preparatory infantry actions. Several villages were reported to be attacked and fighting described as heavy along the lines.
Funeral services for Mr. Rogers were held at his Brook Street home, with Rev. Train of the United Methodist Church officiating. Attendants included mourners from out of town, nephews Harl Sylvester and others, and a clergyman from Mays Anne Little of Himus Point, ME Sylvester Mogers, Miss Susie Rogers of Finian City, and several relatives. The service concluded with a private interment at Younkaville Cemetery.
German raid on London thwarted forty miles from the city as three enemy aircraft were shot down. An Admiralty statement said two planes were destroyed by anti aircraft fire and a third fell into the Thames. The damaged craft reportedly reached safety before their base in a dramatic daylight encounter.
Reverend Sharpley and his family depart Monday for Gerling ll where Mr Sharpley will lead Grave Church. He has been active in civic affairs and widely connected in the parish. Friends extend warm congratulations and best wishes as they begin this new assignment. They are guests of Mr and Mrs I W Olds of Bank South Street.
Harrisburg hears of a trio of reappointments as Governor Beaybaveh confirms last week by the Senate. Included are Charles Patton of Clarfield as Secretary of Agriculture and Godward Lone of Franklin as Superintendent of Printing and Bindings. The next step targets the Auditor General, Burnt Hertimbaugh, with a decision expected soon.
A United Press summary reports German movements across Europe with mentions of Britain and Argentina, noting military pressure and conference discussions. It references officials like Secretary Zhomevuur and Hinglo authorities and discusses strategic positions, railways, and anticipated actions amid wartime uncertainty.
A chaotic OCR gives a stalled report on a light opera event at a Negro Labor Chautauqua. It notes performances by Dorothy and a large troupe with orchestra, praising the program and speakers including Dr Hagerman, and mentions plans for evening concerts and sermons. It references labor dynamics and African American workers, including discussions of employment, with scattered names and places.
Thunder showers are forecast with a hit or miss chance of rain this afternoon through tonight. Skies remain unsettled into Sunday with mild temperatures and scattered showers likely across the region.
London reports on July 7 that British forces struck the German lines again at night and advanced positions in the Holigian front. A subsequent dispatch notes renewed attacks in the same region with limited Allied gains and ongoing German resistance. The French war office morning report states enemy counterattacks in front of Paris have ceased while French forces repulsed assaults south of Jaon and in related sectors.
The Geiger Mandy Shop on North Tentur reports strong early sales and steady patronage. It offers chocolates in bulk and box forms, a selection of pastries and waffles, a fountain with drinks and sandwiches, and a growing guest list praising service and variety.
United Press reports Washington discussing an amendment to abolish or restrict officials selling government supplies. The President warned the change would hinder the plan to supply wartime needs and argued current safeguards prevent misuse by councils or vendors.
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