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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1917
Page
1
The switchmen strike ends with union leaders and railroad managers agreeing on terms. Railroad officials announce crews will resume work as the conference closes, with talks in New York to finalize details and back pay for recent hours worked.
A Sunday auto accident near Cul Ho along Findley Road involved Mr. Thoms Ragon driving a Columbia County vehicle. Both cars collided after one driver failed to control the machine, causing injuries to multiple passengers including Mr. Hugony and Marvin Wiki. The Rivgon car sustained heavy damage, while the other vehicle veered off the road and was later moved to a nearby location.
A month bound Pennsylvania train derailed near an intersection on Prinklin Street causing a 45 minute hold and a three quarter hour delay. A new engine was attached and the train resumed toward Tooul station after the incident displaced several nearby pedestrians and disrupted local traffic.
United Press reports at Moscow that Russia plans a conference with the people to determine the fate of the nation. The government and opposition factions strive for unity as Kerensky signals readiness to deploy additional forces. Coalition cabinet issues and wartime strain dominate the scene as leaders prepare for decisive talks.
Eleven bodies are recovered after an incident near the Gyrnee River. The event involves employees of the company and prompts a coordinated response from local authorities. Investigation continues to determine the cause and identify the deceased.
Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church included Sunday School and worship with six new members admitted, and plans for higher grades. The community heard exhortations and sang a closing hymn as part of the year’s work and future aims.
Readers describe remarkably strong fishing at Findley Lake with many large catches reported over the past two days. Notable anglers include Harry Naylor Pred Hluekmors and others. numerous fish watches were logged and several boats hosted parties highlighting the prime weekend fishing conditions.
Two men, identified as Sepher Mcfirife and Edwin Godwin, drowned yesterday afternoon at Waldamere Beach when Mcfirife dove and hit a rock. Life-saving efforts failed, and Godwin was recovered but died later at the hospital. A bystander who tried to help was injured but survived.
The Stanard Soraw Company of Dall defeated North Mast 10 to 4 yesterday afternoon at St Marys College grounds in front of a large crowd. Jantrop pitched for the Peals with strong support from Cup Montish and Edward Grotzier who added extra hits. The Corry team showed improvement over Saturday and received solid backing from Chicago Auipment.
A worker died after a fall between track and platform at the New York Central depot. The incident occurred during shunting near the Findley Road section, with emergency crews transporting the victim to hospital. Names and exact timings are unreadable in the fragmented text.
United Press reports the British steamer Ariadne was sunk this afternoon by a German submarine near the approaches to London. The attack occurred in clear weather as the vessel neared her intended destination, with distress signals and lifeboats seen afterward.
A garbled draft list appears to show an exemptions draft entering discussion. The readable portions mention county or local jurisdictions and proposed exemptions with unclear outcomes.
North East Standard S. defeated by a tight contest with slow pace and chaotic play. The report notes erratic shooting, injuries, and a late push by Northeast to close the gap but ultimately fell short.
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