23 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
1
This nation witnesses a magnificent outpouring of generosity as both the pace and the rich contribute to the Red Cross. Corporations declare special dividends to aid its mission of mercy, while public support and facilities broaden the reach to perform duties adequately and efficiently.
A wartime appeal emphasizes the Red Cross role in comfort, care, and medical aid for soldiers. President Wilson calls for one hundred million dollars, urging universal subscriptions from all Americans, large and small, to fund food, nurses, ambulances, and relief overseas.
Citizens rush to support a Worthy Task campaign in Corry with noon totals surpassing $9,000 and ongoing updates. Committees led by G J Barlow and Ali Wvernoon project reaching $10,000 by Monday night as lists from local firms and residents are compiled for final tabulation.
Large crowd gathered at the park last evening as the Howard Commerce Band delivered a lively program. The audience cheered through uninterrupted selections ending with a rousing finale, while the weather remained favorable for outdoor performances.
Washington DC Tone 28 reports a Red Cross war fund surge to surpass Liberty Loan oversubscription. Three days left in the drive to raise hundreds of millions. pledges already reach at least 50 million with heavy centers heard. Tomorrow’s plan allocates funds to wounded of American forces. A supreme effort is set for Monday Penny Day to exceed prior marks.
A man detained last night and again this morning faced hearings and fines after police found four intoxicants. Jocke Poland, known as H. D. Poland, was arrested on a citizen complaint alleging a Ohio warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses. Ohio authorities offered no response. the suspect was released amid countercharges from locals. A late telegram from Painesville, Ohio, indicated a deseration warrant matching the description in Philadelphia, but the man had already left town.
Paris reports a general counter offensive on French lines with violent night attacks near Vauxhal lent, Pillain, Rogier, Soissons and others. French status says attacks were fruitless with heavy enemy losses claimed. four more American aviators join the Lafayette Escadrille, Adjutant Mason and Corporals McMonagal, D. M. Peterson, J. M. Hall among them.
United Press reports a fragmentary dispatch from Stogetniin dated June 28 noting self styled American delegates at a German peace conference announcing plans. The text outlines a federation of nations with indemnity terms and a vague dispute over financing and the status of Alsace and Lorraine.
Pride of Virginia presented by the senior class at the high school auditorium drew a large turnout of friends and relatives. Leading performances by Mon Bloanne Kinley and supporting roles by Joe Taylor Luke Ranwoine Wallace McCray and Lewis Storer drew praise. The program featured class prophecy history and origin, with Frances O’Neill Flor Wellin ane Harry Darling, and the high school orchestra. The event was directed by Mrs. Walter Peake and hailed as a success.
New York reports from United Press say Cocchi, sought for a brutal murder, has confessed in Tallan city. Authorities in Italy and New York intensify probes, demanding reforms, while efforts focus on securing his extradition through diplomatic channels.
Washington June 2 the House passed a measure granting the Secretary of War power to seize or condemn land needed for coastal defense or training camps. The bill had been pending for several weeks.
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