Storm Devastation Hits Corry and Nearby Towns
A severe storm caused extensive damage across Corry and surrounding areas. Homes flooded as sewers overwhelmed downtown, with South Goiler Street and North Goiler Street heavily affected. Saegertown, Titusville, and Pryonville reported uprooted trees, downed poles, and widespread service outages. Losses may reach $100,000 as the cyclone tracked from Groachon to Spartans Wore and Centerville, injuring crops and damaging dwellings.
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Corry
Ramty Jott
Dangaroud Godition
North Goiler Strest Ganmunts
Meadville
Saegertown
Amonie
Nordy
Eles
Pitowville
Suate
Titusville
Groachon
Tuuaville
Pryonville
Spartans Wore
Centerville
Automobile Crash Involving West Pleasant Street Car
Harry Beattie sustained a mild facial cut when his Liberty car ran off West Pleasant near the curb and struck a telephone pole. Front of the vehicle was damaged, windshield glass caused minor injuries, and the car was towed to Corry Garage on First Avenue.
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Liberty
Harry Beattie
Corry
Firat’ Avenue
Red Cross Fund Nears Eleven Thousand Amid Growth
The Red Cross fund is nearing $11,000 with more large donations received. Contributions include $250 from Corry Chair Company and Standard Screw Company, plus $250 promises from Corry Water Supply Company. Public help has surged as many local firms and residents donate amounts from $10 to $100, and organizers say a final total above $11,000 is expected. The complete report will appear in Tuesday’s Journal.
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Corry
Raialves Enone
Standard Fcrew
Corry Water Supply Company
Cerry Bite
Mohawk Condensed MM Co
Walter 11A
Bagtoy
Sis Ames
Wikditlonmii
Joonpestutkond
Hse
TRAINMAN NEAR DEATH IN TRAIN ACCIDENT
An accident near the depot injures a crewman named Sherrets. Frank Kinley aids him, pulling him clear from danger as others render assistance. The injured man suffers scalp wounds but is expected to recover. witnesses describe the moment a train struck and dragged him from the car onto the ground.
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C.J. Bherrols
Smenville
Aiakomiin
Wank Paiminy Bart
Shorvets
Wria Extra
Pasion
Frank Kinley
Bin
Sister Sees Youth Electrocution on Wet Avenue
A young man was fatally electrocuted when a length of high tension wire fell across a street in Wet Admeraok. Rescue attempts failed as bystanders and the coroner investigated, noting a brief vision of danger and warnings ignored. One sister and four brothers and wives survived, with authorities pursuing the cause.
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Wondworts Avenue
Cardot
Holy Yan
Vievin
Corry Chapter to Graduate Evening Membership Drive
Corry Chapter members in various plants prepare to graduate this evening as enrollment efforts spread. Footy tour names were signed at Corry Chair Co. for the Red Cross. new chapters planned in Spartansburg and nearby areas with committees urging daily signups.
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Corry
Corry Chair Co
Mira. Hosworth
Corry Brick and Min
Fogal Dhivptor
TonMile I
Hudson Ehunl House
Commencement Exercises At High School Auditorium
The 1917 class will reveal diplomas in a notable evening at the High School Auditorium. The High School Orchestra assists with music and diplomas are presented by Mr. F. A. Loveland, President of the Board of Education. Readings include Modern Poetry by Wallace McCray, War in India by Martha Miller, The Evolution of Stud by Paul Mettnos, and other student works, as honors are awarded.
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Clana
A. Loveland
Board of Education
Wallace McCrays
Frances Own
India
Martha Miller
Stud
Paul Metnnos
Dillion Oy
Tixrald Patterson
David Stoyd
Marie Breely
Herold Shannon
Misa
Address to Class of 717 Last Night at Hoy Hall
Hoy Hall of the Lutheran church hosted the class of 1917 during a high school graduation night. Rev C J Woodward spoke at the baccalaureate with music by a combined choir and remarks from senior leaders and faculty. The event drew students, parents, and other classes for a formal graduation, with encouragement to pursue duty and progress.
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Elas
Miditartukrt
Ulm Nalon
C. J. Woodward
First Presbyterian Ghitech
Howworth Wan
Man Waller
Anna May Pope
Rey
Hall
Hunkell
Boriedke
Ajax Plant Suspension Delays Operations After Accident
The Ajax Iron Works plant faced a daylong closure after an accident disabled the power plant and emergency systems. Most employees were off duty while repairs began, with oil departments expected to resume tomorrow as welding continued at Gerry Mata Products. The disruption comes amid a busy period for the concern seeking to restart operations as soon as possible.
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Hie Ajax Iron Works
Ana
Bie Induskey
Bats
Virday
Conche
Gerry Mata Products
Ajax
Death of Mrs Decker at Corry home
Mrs Cautorine Cooner age 63 widow of John Decker dies about five in the morning at her home on Water Pensant Street after weeks of illness. She and her husband arrived in 1805 and lived in Corry most of their lives. Survived by five sons John George Wikin Henry and Frank Decker all of this city. five daughters and another now deceased.
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Cautorine Cooner
John Dacksr
Decker
Spring Creek
Corry
John
Gorge
Witkin
Henry
Prank
Filibuster Expected as Senate Delays Action in Farm Aid Fight
In Washington a split Senate battles over farm aid with filibuster threats looming. Administration allies push momentum while opposition presses, prompting the Agriculture Committee to pause debate for ten days to absorb House moves and public reaction.
Chautauqua Advance Man Here Tuesday
J Floyd Cooper arrives in the oily to publicize the Chautauqua Week. He will advertise with banners in the Iniitiens section and confer with local workers about ticket sales and the event’s plans. Cooper will lead a program for children ages six to fourteen at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow afternoon detailing morning hour periods.
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Floyd Cooper
Anyanes Tau
Redpaun Brockway
Che Olky
Yin Wrrengall
Cooper
Presbyterian Church
Banks Ask Banks For Report Of Condition
By United Press in Washington June banks were asked by the comptroller of the currency to file reports on the condition of national banks as of June 20. The inquiry seeks a concise summary of each bank’s financial status and assets and liabilities assessed at the business close of June 20.
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United Press
Athens
Zalsamis
Tepouta Eee
Yenexilos
Atwx
Washington, D. C
Eongrow
Howie
Washington, DC
Luna
Piiqhuty
Quinnade
Ellie
Livapetty
Uren Nehaln
Corvanst
Mexico
Germany
Congress To Adjourn In August Rumor
United Press reports Congress is expected to adjourn in August amid a crowded calendar. The article cites unnamed officials and focuses on legislative timing and the August recess.
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Congress
Contracts Set for More New Ships
United Press reports additional ship contracts awarded as the government plans further naval construction. The announcements indicate ongoing orders for wooden hulls and related components, with officials projecting continued output and milestones for completion across the shipyards.
Great Dam Gives Away in Utah
A garbled United Press dispatch describes a Great Dam giveaway near Bali Lake City Utah. Officials of the Denver and Rio Grande railway are referenced with a plan involving a trough and a gate. The text mentions flood or water resources and a property transfer linked to a fire incident, with unclear details and numerous transcription errors.
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United Ress
Bali Lake City
Wat
Jono
Lefgatton
Willex
Kalryiew
Ehan
Ind
Willoy
Denver and
Rio Granily
Thor
Lynch Negro at Galveston Riot Report
A mob of about a hundred white men stormed the Galveston jail and abducted Henry Sawyer from his cell, accused of assaulting a White girl. They hung a pox on him while the crowd hissed his crime, leaving only one prisoner, “Slick” Dentrich, still in the county jail awaiting a future release before the Fourth.
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United Prom
Galveston
Hine &i
Henry Sawyer
Warren
Slick
Food Export Control Bill Signed Today
Washington reports the food export control bill was signed to regulate grain fat foods sent from the United States to other countries. The measure places exports under executive branch oversight to guard against supplies reaching enemies and to tighten supervision of the export business. Also noted are local obituaries and a Drake family reunion in Concord.
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United Press
Washington
Dine
Wilson Rodiay
America
Department of State, Apricultural
Geminure
Bureau of Food Control
Weather Warming Near Lake Hele Prompts Advisories
A weather update notes warmer conditions approaching the region near Lake Hele. Forecasters warn of rising temperatures and higher humidity, with residents urged to plan for potential heat effects and stay hydrated.
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Lake Hele
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