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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
1
Distracted by confusion and disarray in the Petrograd area vandalism extends across blocks as buildings report thefts of valuables and furniture. The rash of property damage includes scattered goods carried from homes and shops while authorities investigate the incidents and safety measures are urged.
A municipal affairs committee details actions to assist renters and households in need. Members note efforts to identify vacant properties and relocate families, urging landlords to offer rooms or housing and requesting notices to the Board of Commerce. The motion seeks sanctuary communities and coordinated postings to ease current housing strain.
President Wilwon appointed Coonge MM Rowley of Gavenville, Ga venville to a post as tax collector. The unusual spelling and garbled OCR suggest a local appointment reported by United Press with a dateline that reads Withington March 4. Further details are unclear due to text corruption.
Graphic OCR text reports American casualties in a Paris raid with a drowning mix of names and ages. It mentions a 2 year old girl among the dead and notes a government statement counting casualties, crediting a YM A worker and other victims. The fragmentary passage lists wounded and dead, reflecting wartime dispatches.
Keystone basketball team concludes season with a decisive victory over Erie Rualties College as crowd of nine watches. The Garry five display strong teamwork and individual excellence, with players Williams Crandall O’Day and Murray among contributors. Season highlight notes 11 wins in 19 games, supported by manager Lee Wahltley and official Francis Blut.
United Press reports in Blockholm on March 14 that German river forges captured several Americans aboard a neutral merchant vessel traveling from an inland port. The incident involves the vessel under threat and unclear details remain about the fate of those seized.
London March 14 report says one woman and two men plus children died when German Zeppelins raided the English coast. Homes were demolished and much damage occurred at Hartlepool with two killed and nine other injuries. This was the second Zeppelin raid over England within twenty four hours.
Washington dispatches claim Leon Trotsky plans to raise a disciplined new army to fight the Min and restore a Turkin national government. The reports note Trotsky has broken with Lenin and opposes Lenin’s efforts to present opposition to the German forces.
The County Commissioners, including Mesnis Rogan Watartouse Kraemer, back a local road project under the New York State tag program. Promises have been made to the Cony Hood Roads Committee as meetings set for Mare TACh with officials pledging support to advance the road construction claims amid efforts to secure funding and approvals.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the rail control bill advancing in the House, heading for President Wilson’s signature as March 14 proceedings adapt the measure and set the stage for action on the key reform.
Petrograd in March reports a Soviet conference to be held in Moscow with more than three thousand delegates. The assembly will decide on moving the Russian capital from Petrograd and prepare for retaliation after formal acknowledgment of the Lernisey forced by invaders.
Crawford suffered extensive damage as heavy rain and violent winds swept through Meadville and Conneaut Lake region. Streams ran bank full with flooding in several areas. A house roof was torn off during the night near Conneaut Lake, and a warehouse roof was blown off at Dunk.
The hospital ship Guilford Casts bound for home after taking aboard wounded was attacked in the Bristol Channel by a small force. The ship bore the Red Cross insignia and escaped after damage, with no major injuries reported.
London March 14 General Haig issued official reports of enemy raids eight miles north of the Ypres and Staden railway, repulsed. British forces conducted raids southwest of Ypres and near Cambrai, with prisoners taken. Artillery activity noted southwest of Cambrai and on the Somme front, as Seymy artillery grew active near the Ypres sector.
A weather note notes Rin or snow in the forecast with colder conditions. Frigid wind chills and unsettled skies expected across the region. Coastal advisories remain possible as temperatures dip and precipitation chances rise.
The Navy appropriation bill totaling 1.325 billion dollars was favorably reported by the House Naval Affairs Committee. It exceeds the original 24 million request and reflects adjustments approved as part of the military spending package.
We Le Teale deputy administrator for Corry reports more than nine hundred flour reports received by the Food Administration. He urges all who have not yet filed to do so, noting that hoarding and concealment of flour amounts are direct offenses. Volunteer stenographers are welcome to aid a patriot effort, and the report will be printed on page seven for those still unfiled.
Sarah Mantor celebrated her $7h birthday anniversary on a Wednesday at the home of her niece Johnny M. Boater in Ponneaut Ville. Mantor, widow of Col. Fawk Mantor, is a survivor of a large pioneer family of eleven children and a descendant of early settlers in the Crawford town area.
The Ryweil ME education meeting discussed property purchases on Marlon Street adjoining the school, with two parcels bought for 200 and 101 dollars respectively. Resignation of Pluranen T. Firth was accepted. Mrs Mary D. Porter to fill vacancy. Committee notes urged cooperation on home gardening. Treasurer Harriet Tinsteel reported library finances with a balance and expenditures. funds credited to Library District. Superintendent to decide on daily sessions for the remainder of the year. secretary’s monthly report approved. Board adopted Biology as a supplementary text and prepared several bills for payment before adjournment.
Washington reports the United States and Great Britain warned the Netherlands that Dutch shipping in American and Entente ports will be seized unless the Hague pact is ratified by Monday. The note states the Allies have no motive to antagonize the Netherlands and insist the Dutch government is under German duress.
Widespread flooding reported in the east district as record rainfall swells rivers and drains. Towns along Brokenstraw and Spring Creek experience rising waters and extensive damage to lowlands and structures including a billboard toppled on West South Street near Rex Theatre.
Washington March 14 Rainbow Division guardsmen earned distinction after repelling a heavy morning sortie near Morph Oth General Gerard French commander praised their defense and General Pershing reported the line held with enemy losses and American casualties light Rainbow unit drew personnel from many states in the Union
United Press reports a UK statement says eighteen vessels were destroyed by submarines in the past week. The total tonnage involved is about 46,000 tons, with several ships sunk or boarded. The report highlights losses among British and Allied shipping as maritime dangers persist.
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