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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

1

Haig’s New Advance Pushes British Forces in Belgium

General Haig announced a fresh British advance beyond the Morlienow ridge and Mesitones as Allied offensives push German lines in Belgium. Major General Pershing met Bellah leaders in Paris and joined King and Queen at Buckingham Palace events. An American submarine shipwreck near New York was reported with details withheld.

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Ship Contract Awarded for 8 Million in Savannah

In Savannah Georgia June a contract valued at eight million dollars was awarded to Perry and Franck of New York for the construction of twenty six hundred ton ships. Officials say the project will involve a large slipyard and the arrival of two chief mechanics to oversee work in the city.

Savanah Wederal Perry and Franck New York Marie Conteietora Thy Fei Pride Johnny Wid Savantod

American officers reach Paris with Pershing advance group

U S Army officers Meta thy Taylor MWeland Capt Chan Moore of General Pershing’s staff arrived in Paris today as an advance detachment of the American expeditionary force. Public display was limited with only officials and French officers present. The visitors said their voyage to Cologne and from that port to Paris was uneventful and warned of a looming demonstration upon Pershing and King’s arrival.

Paris Metathy Taylor Mweland Chan Aod Moore Pershing Pars Cologne Parle Kin Atut England

First Step to Provide Exemptions Under New Board

June 11 WASHINGTON The drive toward forming the official board to regulate exemptions from military service moved forward as a committee led by a prominent lawyer and physician prepared to report to President Wilson. The plan aims to lay groundwork for exemption provisions to be decided soon.

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Liberty Bond Subscriptions Near Closing in Corry

Local officials report Liberty Bond subscriptions in Corry will close soon. Officials anticipate a final tally around one hundred twenty thousand dollars with bank and reserve reports due tomorrow. Applications will be resolved in the coming days as demand remains strong and supply of bonds is uncertain.

Corry Bankora Ann Fis Etty Gurchane

Pomona Grange Opens In Pomona County Session

The Erie County Pomona Grange opening drew many locals and visiting delegates. W Blair and Maxter of Pomona Grange welcomed attendees as talks on farm work and progress were delivered. The event included addresses and a display by the local degree team with plans for tomorrow’s expanded attendance and ceremony.

Erie County Pomona Grange Grange W. Blair Hiard Maxter Dekrye Pomona Granks Delewates

P R R Man Killed Here This Noon

P R R brakeman Marti Nugent was fatally shot while on duty in Hensylyans Hall. He was a well known local figure with two brothers and a sister and leaves many friends. The incident occurred during a noon shift and the investigation is ongoing.

Marti Nugent Hensylyans Hall Thi Wheine Stern Mle Waser Emiene Nugent Ug Aml Tving Tinton City Herman Binker Ana Magynst Alexander Umlertatiug A. J. Huleowe Fkweathntini Extra Wivankorin Conmbistur Mahoney Mien City Willine Potey Kerley

Dr Little Leaves This Evening For Frontier Duty

Dr Little departs tonight after being commissioned as lieutenant in the Sixteenth Must, heading to Williamaport for command duties and period of instruction. The move ends his stay here and leaves friends hopeful for a furlough before deployment to France this fall.

Williamaport Dr. Little Sadona Gilaard Monreal Btate

Travellers Credit City With Cine Showing Honors

The United Commercial Travellers held a Cine showing at Urle Saturday. Corry Travellers won two events and likely a third prize. Attendees praised the display, with indications of about two hundred dollars in total awards.

United Commercial Travellers Urle Tr Fy Corry Judiox

Final Wire Bulletins From United Press

Sielngfird Missouri June 11 reports a local drowning death and coroner inquest while police take measures under martial law orders to round up men eligible for service. London confirms San Domingo severed relations with Germany amid war apprehension and diplomatic action.

United Bross Sielngfird Tineral Phils Lloydiets Fhomeauuy Menbera Agitta Romaine Maple Park Stary Ars Wnltodl Ress London San Domingo Germany Harlin Sun Dupigo

Northcliffe Arrives in United States

Lord Northcliffe, famed British publisher, arrives at an American port to work with Allied missions and coordinate with the U.S. government. Andrew Snow, 15, a section hand on the New York Content line, was killed and four coworkers injured when their tram derailed in Erie County yesterday. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lorry Hospital will meet Wednesday afternoon at 239 in the hospital parlors. a report of the May Party will be given.

United Pros New York Lord Northyclitte Lord Sorthcliffe London Andrew Snow Erie Lorry Hospital Vie Provbyierton Barat Xonwat Ribelon Sabian Bennal Cone Maxton Bohol Ctovttans Ayyetstort York

Four Quakes Shake Italian City Today

Four tremors struck a coastal Italian city causing light damage and scattered evacuations. Local officials reported no serious injuries as residents assessed affected streets and buildings after the quakes.

Community Welfare Discussion At Local Chautauqua

The Citizens Association and local merchants invite the public to a Wednesday evening forum at the Chautauqua hall. A noted speaker will discuss community welfare and the need for joint action by merchants and citizens to improve local life.

Memorial Day Observed by Woodmen Groups

The Order of Woodmen and the Wooden Circle observed Memorial Day with thirty uniformed members gathering at North Center Street, marching to Pine Grove Cemetery to lay flowers, then decorating graves in Columbus. A memorial address praised the members for their tribute.

Order of Woodmen Wooden Circle North Center Street Pine Grove Colimbuw Sonor

Spy in the Navy Department tale of an officer’s downfall

A cryptic account details a Navy Department incident involving an officer amid internal affairs. The piece portrays the morning events and the ensuing investigation within the department’s offices.

Navy Department

Erie R R New Schedule In Operation

Erie R R introduces a new timetable across its routes with several trains altered or removed. Trains 3 4 7 and 11 show revised departure times and connections affecting passengers from the city and surrounding lines.

Erie R. R

Demand for Former Czar Jailed Again Sparks Protests

United Press reports Petrograd agitation as crews threaten action along the Neva River after the former Czar and Nid family are jailed. Sailors aboard the Nur and other ships demand release, vowing renewed pressure to meet their terms.

Czar United Press Petrograd Nur Cxar Nid Heapstondt Mana Damme Neva

Sunday School Purses Featured in Local Event

The article describes a Sunday school purse collection honoring Lee Wood. Community members, including officials from the county, attended a ceremony in Maxton. The event aimed to support maternal health services and related charitable aims.

Lee Wood

Rev Troy Spoke At Baptist Church

Fragmentary text presents a sermon-like discussion by Rev Troy at a Baptist church. It references Cain, offerings, and moral topics, with scattered phrases about natural tendencies and divine doubt, but clarity is limited by damaged OCR.

Troy

Death of A. C. Webb

Munson C Webb died Friday at 78 at his son William Welsh 419 E Washington Street. Funeral held Sunday at 2 30 pm at Baptist church officiated by Rev Mraderick Wo Dray of Brooklyn. He is survived by son William Webb a niece Mita Amy a grandson Curly Webb and a great grandchild. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

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