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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
1
Reported World War I dispatches from Laindon and Washington describe Czecho-Slovak forces advancing toward the Black Sea and possibly joining British in Mesopotamia. German and Polish units are cited in retreat or redeployment, with port activity and naval threats noted near Noy Otpatok and Mesopotamian port areas.
Paris reports heightened German concern over Allied countermeasures as German and Austrian troops retreat amid increased American supply movement. naval authorities claim German submarines faced pressure while U boats struggle to halt wind supply shipments and troop landings extend from northern ports to French bases.
Red Cross executive board meeting details from Corry chapter report active with 12 members present. Reports, dues, and new local unit formation discussed. Urgent need for trained nurses and volunteers, hospital support, and clothing drives for September. various donors noted.
Fire destroyed the Andrew Colegrover homestead atop Springtrot UM, overlooking One city. Glenn Gates owned and occupied the site with his family, the house built thirty to forty years ago from timber, and neighbors aided by a early alarm. The blaze prevented a water supply from reaching the structure, and firefighters used chemical suppressants to halt spread to nearby buildings.
Local dairymen announce upcoming gathering to discuss foods and prices with August and September rates to be fixed by the federal committee. The event aims to strengthen the association, with Tool dailryman and Brie Meket Agent among attendees. News notes an agent’s travels to Peru and Vancouver for related matters.
Review of the July flood threat in Erie shows widespread destruction with property losses around 100000 and many buildings hit. Across the city streams overwhelmed culverts, power and rail facilities were damaged, and thousands were displaced. The storm lasted several hours with heavy rainfall causing severe disruption to plants, trains, and homes, echoing past floods in scale.
A chaotic World War I dispatch describes Allied forces rallying under a German assault as Australians seize Merris and French capture Romigny. The report notes heavy casualties, ongoing battles near Vesle and Ourey Plateau, and a broad military context with shifting fronts and prisoner counts.
The report details casualties from a recent attack with 11 dead and 13 wounded among the Navy and Marines, including Major Theodore Roosevelt van Lisle and several killed or severely wounded. Marines and hydro plants faced outages, Union City suffered warehouse destruction, homes were damaged by lightning, and a hot spell followed the storm with scattered showers cooling the atmosphere.
A local notice reports Grand Lodge officers and ten recruits leaving the district on August 7 for Camp Forrest Georgia. Included is Paul Grande of FU Stated attendance by past grand officers and the Old Followers of Pennsylvania. Corry residents are listed among attendees and a Welcome event is noted at 90 p.m. at Union Atty Arstttboard headquarters with travel details to Corry and mentions of other attendees from North East and nearby towns.
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