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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1918

Page

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Germans Strike Second Time Near Ypres

London reports say British lines repelled a German assault near Ypres. General Haig notes a heavy attack Friday night advanced along the Armag front but British defense held, ground briefly lined after counterattacks. A second German attack within 24 hours pressed to three miles from the front, with reinforcements and skirmishes ongoing.

Ypres United Iena London Yyrex Haig Armah Eneiy Trenty Wity

Service Flag for Municipal Club

A municipal club forms a service flag with twelve stars for members serving. Five officers are named among the officers and other members listed include Wogers, Cpt RW, Went, Charley Amen, Tlowt W, Bullinger, Lent, Hollis, Hopkins, Olds, Saxton, Leone, Babbitt and Crippon. Capt Mogery and Master Mechanic Olda were the frat house corps men sent to action in France with the writer’s sons now.

Cpt Jwewn Went Charley Amen Tlowt Bullinger Lent Clu Inn Sorvice Hollis Hopkins Olds Saxton Leone Babbitt Crippon Capt Mogery Olda Frat Hou Corry Netion Prince France Wvittor Sons

Committee Plans for Quick Action on Housing Relief

A Municipal Affairs Committee meeting held last evening elected Dr P G Wood as chair and James P L Draws as secretary. Directors urged immediate action to relieve housing shortages in the city, proposing rearrangement of Ocean shore properties to accommodate larger families and noting current rentals are unprofitable. A subcommittee of five members was formed to study proportional rental arrangements and submit a report at the general committee meeting early next week.

Board of Commerce PG Wood James PL Draws Otter Ume M. Roam B. F. Walls Diity M. Christa West Gook Mwocom Iit Prospectious Lonants

Salford to Show New Indian Motor Cycles in Safford

Alwyn Salford of the Corry Motorcycle Works has taken the Indian cycles agency and will display the new twin cylinder Powerbike models in Safford within days. He has a modern shop and covers Firle Crowtont and Wats yon counties with experienced service.

Alwyn Salford Corry Motorcycle Wovios Indian Cycles Firle Crowtont Wats Salvard Payne Flock

Romania quits peace parley in broken negotiations

United Press reports London dispatch noting Romania ends peace talks with Germany. A government message says peace has been concluded between Romania and Russia at Odessa. Romania is to evacuate Bessarabia, which will be occupied by Russia.

United Press London Rimianin Cermany Petrograd Ritena Rumeniy Oddeda Rumania Doxsarabia Runnta Runankd Tsin

Paris Bombed by German Planes in Night Attack

Paris had been bombed by German planes during the night causing casualties. Reports from Berlin and Paris note Allied and enemy actions in the conflict with ongoing air raids and reprisals as operations continue along the front lines.

Sy United Prevs Berlin Sianhum Piragnes Paris

Rescue of Disabled Ship Crew Reported by Navy

The Navy Department announced the rescue of the crew of the ship Lila, a two-masted schooner, after it was found in a damaged, water-starved state. The American garrison responded with distress signals and provisioning was exhausted, leaving the vessel adrift for about forty days since it was last disabled.

Washington, D. C Navy Department

Meadville College Quits German Program

Meadville college ends its German course at Meadville Theological School as Professor Timman plans departure when his contract ends The department will not be continued by the college A charter tax pact among independent Gurijanshurstes of America sought to sustain the chair but failed amid broader political moves

United Press Meadville Mare Tmman No Henaingor Ehate Goeman Meadville Teological School Tung Ahia Thy College Gurijanshurstes America Sg 4

Wells Fargo Men Strike at Meadville

Wells Fargo employees at the Wells Fargo Reprins Company in Meadville walked out after serving notice. They demanded a raise from 60 to 75 dollars per month, saying they would quit if not addressed. The agency’s office was tied up by the strike, with some new help secured.

My Tnnted Adville Mive Wells Fargo Reprins Company Tomialit Hut McClure

Bombs Rain On Front As Allies Hold At Line

Amid a three day bombardment by German forces, American units on the western front withstand heavy shellfire. Two Signal Corps officers are praised for keeping communications open as Americans reinforce positions near the Swiss border. Allied advances push briefly beyond the German boundary, marking continued combat on German soil.

Jane March Ammunicatt Aident Hen Wi Hne Rs Liek Almerican West Front Iits Point

Corry Leads In County Thrift Stamp Drive

Corry surged ahead in the fourth week of the Thrift Stamp sale, selling over half of the county’s $2,281.85 total as Chairman James Crown praised the city’s progress. The weekly report showed Brio and the county’s activity rising, while other areas admitted shortfalls despite commendable local committee work.

Erie City Corry Wosk Ity Gorry James Crown Anle Veatertity Craven

Transports Sunk Reported Near Atlantic Gulf Entrance

United Press dispatch from Copenhagen reports several transports sunk near the Gulf of Bothnia via Sweden and Finland at the Atlantic entrance. Details are scarce. damage and exact locations remain unconfirmed.

United Presa Copenhagen Maret Bertalustrayers Eunsken Soneth Atlan Tslanda Sweden Finand Tes Gulf Wublaala

JAP ARMY MISSION ARRIVES First Report from Scout master Woodward Feeke

An American military mission led by General Chi Kits al arrived from Pubs to observe American industrial mobilization and the Boy Scout Drive for War Sayings Stampe. Reports show strong youth participation with proceeds exceeding hundreds of dollars as boys pledge support for the war effort.

Woodward Feeke Wasithe Mareh Liewit Chi Kitsal Waoheington Gothode Earatghe Tuncay Corry Evening Journal Sly Steven

Last Union Service Held Tomorrow

The final union Sunday evening service, conducted by the Joint Missions Service Association, will be held tomorrow evening. Rev. Hyerel will deliver the sermon with Rev. Dr. Russell assisting. A memorial offering, hymn, and scripture lessons will be part of the program, followed by a benediction. All are invited to attend at 2380.

Hie Jooal Mints Seridl Association Langdon Cutis Abs GA Blyton Wr .Showers United Trethren Langylo Stey Charles N. Tetntyre Russell Woodward I Troy McIntyre Hall Foulke Heederick Troy Jona Darks

Petrograd Rushing New Army Formation

Petrograd on March 9 reports rapid mobilization of the Reds new army as demobilized former Imperial forces rejoin. Officers and men are reentering, with the defonna council pressing plans to arm the nation amid ongoing turmoil.

United Press Petrograd Reds Mary Tha Defonna Council Tu Proprintione

Chicago Packers Win Out in FTC Document Battle

Chicago meat packers claim victory as the Federal Trade Commission seeks access to documents held by Henry Veeder, attorney for meat interests. The Federal Court of Appeals upholds Judge Landa, quashing the prior ruling and signaling a pause in the session.

United Press Chicago Federal Trade Commission Henry Veeder Federal Court of Appeals Landa

Shaw to Remain Despite Objection

The Pennsylvania Gas Company objected to Shaw's appointment as the peoples' representative in the engineering conference. The Public Service Commission reportedly refused the company's objection, and Shaw will remain as selected. Attorneys for customers say Shaw has the experience to establish a fair rate and will thoroughly examine the gas company's business.

Pennsylvanie Gast Locess Gan Company Slawill Pane Pubic Service Commission Shaw G. 7 Ineath Mir

Corry Man Enlists With Tank Unit

Corry man Shaffer enlists with a tank unit. He leaves for Columbus Ohio to be assigned to the GAN Hasslueering Corps and awaits transportation arrangements in Union City. Shaffer extends thanks to friends and to the Red Cross for support during his stay in the city.

Corry Sek Shatter Am Ciawebirg Whitina Larry Tishyard Leavesheny M4 Colutibans Tatrrveks

Military Dictatorship For Spain Reported After Cabinet Resigns

Shae Madrid and Maral report the resignation of Spain's entire cabinet and circulating claims declare a military dictatorship will be established over the country. The notes mention LaQlorma as a former war ministry figure and imply the shift toward military governance.

Madrid Maral Alphonzo Spain LaQlorma Noinietar Ieteetar

Central Garage Upgrades with Electric Power and Elevator

The Central Garage receives new equipment including a gas electric set and direct connected generator to power lighting and storage needs. W B Cauly completed a motor grinding machine setup and an elevator on the second floor will shift repairs upward, freeing the front for car service as work continues. John E. Ranp notes improvements amid labor service concerns.

W. B. Cauly Alseo

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