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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
1
A fragmented report details receipts and expenditures for a Soldiers' Fund drive conducted by Upand Directors of the Hour of Commence. It lists totals and receipts from various sources, including a substantial fund boost surpassing $500 and expenses for the drive plus related items.
Fragment outlines Corry militia unit leaving tonight for Mt Gretna camp June 1 20. Comprising volunteers listed with officers and detachments, the group prepares for patriotic duty and preservation of order under Lt. Marweyith Mead with support from allied units and local authorities.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses roving tasks and a potential wartime operation. Specific names, places, or dates are unreadable. The text hints at collaboration or agreement but remains too unclear to identify parties, locations, or concrete actions.
Capt Rogers, serving in France with the 163rd Infantry, returns to duty amid health reports. A corny letter notes his promotion prospects for Master Buginess Murray and mentions other soldiers, including Leroy Guirrison and Harry Millar, with updates on their status and company assignments.
Report from Unite Press describes the destruction of Motor Munich No 34189 by German fire near Allied rescue of a French vessel. Crew contingent believed captured as naval officials confirm action and uncertain fate of survivors aboard the Allied craft.
A fragmented notice notes Sunday as a special French holiday in honor of the French flag and World War I, urging the public to observe the day. George Whitton Papper of Philadelphia, connected with the Pennsylvania State Council of National Defense, supported official recognition of the holiday, with plans mentioning the Fourth as a date for observance.
The Titusville shoot is postponed due to rail embargo delaying shipments and congestion at function points. The Titanville squad will come at the earliest convenience of the Corry Club with top shooters from the July event to resume.
Washington July 12 United Press reports a tally of fifty two American casualties. The breakdown shows nine killed in action seven died of wounds seven died of disease four in action and further injuries include several severely wounded. Specifics list wounded at various posts with minor names and unit references.
Washington, July 1 United Press reports Congress debates German and Austrian newspapers amid claims of German money influencing the press. Proposals call for investigation of foreign ties and possible suppression of publications in wartime America. Leaders expect swift action to curb influence.
A fragmentary report describes Russian peasants near Moscow reacting to revolutionary upheaval. The text hints at a large army aiming to rescue social reform efforts while noting adverse influence from foreign powers. The obscured wording suggests tensions and clashes around political change.
Washington reports Berat has fallen to Italian forces in a rapid advance toward Germany. A dispatch notes large quantities of war materiel and several prominent leaders captured during the operation.
The October 7 hearing in Meadville on the Pennsylvania Gas Company gas rate case was postponed. Commissioner Rutile will rule on whether the city or commission has authority to decide sections of the case. Attor neys from Meadville and surrounding towns attended, with city officials and gas company reps present.
Muraday and Priddy outline a two day drive to rally supporters for a national effort. The campaign aims to expand membership, recruit volunteers from Hawks and local businesses, and mobilize broader community backing to sustain war work. A new leadership slate includes Pottus as chairman and Mervin Naot as secretary, with directors named by wards.
The Corry and Union City draft district lists three men to depart for the training camp on July 26. Harvey Tothibuno, Isaac Corry Bay, and Clifford Hiden Hahn are among the draftees. They will board a train from the PIRR at 6:28 p.m. Friday the Sixth for Union City arrival before camp.
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