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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1918
Page
1
A wartime dispatch describes German American individuals and incidents involving prisoners, executions, and battlefield actions. It recounts a German American named Munk aiding and a Kyi Jonberger incident with shell fragments, detailing executions and wounded soldiers.
A longfilled recount of a Post 70 veterans gathering held on a recent Saturday. Veterans from Pennsylvania Massachusetts New York Michigan and other states joined a reminiscence event at Barlow stock farm and a grove outing with songs, stories, and a final vote to honor the hosts.
Complex, garbled OCR describes Germany seeking authority to deploy troops into major Russian cities, naming Petrogntl and Murmun regions, with references to Viled events, Minbach, and various factions. The text mentions German forces, Bolshevik resistance, and potential military actions amid postwar upheaval.
Several American furmy officers were retired and others injured in an automobile collision today near Foundin Moai. Two nitiny care crashed together at high speed, with Montatahteay ty[ [ 4] myfiey soul ulinitat of Pup.
Credit City stamps total for Corry and nearby towns rise to 55,469.70 as Erie County counts show varied receipts across municipalities. The letter to Mr. Drown praises Corry’s progress, noting it as one of the few towns in western Pennsylvania with substantial stamp activity while urging all counties to finish the year strong.
United Press reports five German planes were shot down and an Allied plane lost on the western front since Saturday. Allied air forces dropped more than twenty tons of explosive on enemy targets over Saturday and Sunday amid heavy air activity.
A noisy Saturday evening at the grounds saw the Standard team win over the Workers. Key players Lewin, Crandall, Gretzler and Porplaton contributed with strong pitching and timely hits, while catching and infield defense held the line. Fans praised the effort as twilight glow and good patronage marked the event.
An article reports the assassination trigger for wartime action as Cobnt Mixbach. It notes German Ambassadors to Russia and diplomatic ties severed. Stockholm rumors claim German demands for retreat from the region as Allied forces press on.
Atlanta telegraphers walked out of the Western Union office amid a mass meeting on Saturday. A. F. Toynety president of the local union stated the order was obeyed, while Western Union officials in New York said there was no strike as there was no union of operators in the local office.
Reports say Australians expect to install new equipment and resume streetcar service soon. Work on a power house armature at North Cantor Street is nearly finished, with Crocker Wheeler gear procured. The Corry and Columbus route may reopen after delays, while talks persist about selling the line to a New York investor.
Washington in July military briefing states General Pershing will command about 500000 men on the Western front within a month. Current fronts show 261000 in trenches, with 400000 more to mobilize before August for active fighting, including allied brigades.
Toronto tale of a bold naval encounter off the coast of Ireland during a convoy voyage. Major George Washington of Toronto reports two submarine attacks, the Orlin sunk and the submarines later destroyed, with a dramatic alarm and swift rescue of the convoy.
Sherman, July 7. Undertaker brought remains from Comy yesterday morning with his auto heirs and took the animal set of Prank A. Pettibone to Spartans¢ Marg for the funeral. Pettibone had just come from near Malconer and moved dato] the Strong hose on Plank Road. Pettibone passed away during the night, found dead in bed this morning.
Local garage operators announced a return to open evenings and Sundays while keeping cash sales only. They state closures at 6 pm on weeknights and full holiday closings have been observed, with nationwide recommendations for Sunday and weeknight curfews continuing to influence sales and hours. The notice cites ongoing wartime casualties and emphasizes maintaining cash transactions until national guidance settles.
Local food administration urges voluntary compliance to new ration rules amid front line artillery activity. Citizens, retailers, and consumers are asked to cooperate to ensure bread and staple deliveries continue, with penalties for noncompliance and emphasis on eliminating shortages.
Wayne township school directors met Saturday to elect teachers for the coming year. Attendees included Follett president, Williams secretary, Schur man treasurer, and others. The schools will open September 2 with appointed staff such as Spencer Bautah Brooks and Manton McCullough, plus several assignments listed. Plans include consolidating Steadman and Wheslicke schools and reducing costs by student conveyance to central locations.
A sommittal service was held today for Mrs Plue who died recently. Surviving children James Plans Washington and D G Marvillé J Piao Massillon attended, with Mrs James A Campbell Youngstown and four grandchildren. The service followed the deceased had chosen a monument and location at Pine Grove Cemetery. The Rev C H Woodward led the brief funeral in the Pind Presbyterian Church. The family requested a simple ceremony in accordance with the deceased wishes. The city will remember Mrs Plue as a beloved figure whose passing caused universal regret.
Funeral held at St Thomas Church for W C Shields with high attendance. Requiem mass by Rev Trasey. sermon by Rev David A McKegney. Burial at Fillenbeth Cemetery. Local mourners included William W Blair and Joseph Spiesman. out of town relatives listed from Toledo Philadelphia Warren Ford City and Braddock etc.
An Italian band performed an impromptu concert at the Journal Building on West South Street. The performance, linked with Tha Maid traveling shows, drew favorable comment for the musicians and their cohesion with the Wand organization.
Rome dispatch says Italian forces report success on the Aslao plateau with many partisans driven back and prisoners taken. Two machine guns captured. fighting continues between the coast and Tolma Ricw Valley with 1 050 prisoners reported.
United Press reports a major upheaval in Moscow with a revolution halted or suspended by action attributed to the Wolfe Agency. Details are sparse and the item presents a brief wire service note from July.
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