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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1917

Page

1

Supreme Court Upheld Adamson Law With Four Dissenters

The United Press reports the Supreme Court, five to four, upheld the Adamson law as constitutional. Chief Justice White authored the majority opinion, joined by Justices McReynolds, Pitney and Van Deventer. Justice Day read the decision, praising the ruling against the trial court’s initial view. The decision asserts federal power to regulate interstate commerce and regulate wages of employes amid long strike tensions.

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Berlin reports withdrawal of troops

United Press reports German forces evacuated a strip between Arras district and the Alan area in a strategic movement. The withdrawal aimed to deny the enemy newly prepared positions and destroy communications, with no losses and expected hesitant German advance into the vacated zone.

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Local freight embargoes lifted today at noon

Embargoes on all freight moving on the Mele railroad are lifted at noon today and freight traffic is expected to resume normally within a few hours. The Corry area and nearby Pennsylvania towns were watching closely as the embargo ended and orders began to flow again. Weather was forecast to be fair and warmer today and tomorrow.

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Washington Waits Action By Wilson

An early March report notes President Wilson considering a decisive move toward Germany after the sinking of three American ships. Coast reports indicate around twenty four sailors are missing or lost, with several rescued and others presumed dead amid German submarine attacks and slow aid from German crews.

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Funeral of Mark Smith

The memorial service for Mark Smith was held this morning. A large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay their respects. Notable attendees from the city included Mrs. Gan, Srippan, Mrs. Jesse Desmond, Bluing Ainenld, Earl Crippen and R. J. Pollott. Pallbearers included Willie Weed, Gi HE, Meath, Jerome talent, PT, Wasks, TH, Gibby and Gan. Albauntin attended cremation in Rewverditn cemetery.

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Wage Increase for P. R. R. Office Workers

About twenty Pennsylvania Railroad office employees in this city received wage increases effective March 19, with average raises around eight percent in most cases. The adjustment covers office staff on the Readjustment of wages was announced across divisions, while tonnage workers were not included. The notice names carry office personnel and notes varied percentage gains by job class.

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Germans In Rout On West Front Steady Retreat Across Thirteen Miles

United Press reports German forces are in retreat on the western front as French advances push from Roye. German withdrawal spans about thirteen miles from Chutines to the Gisep la region, with small numbers of machine gunners and infantry left behind and many prisoners taken as they pull back.

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New National Crisis Brot Settlement Ends Walkout Threat

March 14 report notes a national crisis as a rail union settlement ends a threatened four hundred thousand member walkout. Conference leaders and union heads signed an agreement for President and managers. Terms include eight hour days with pro rata overtime, shifts and pay reforms, and potential adjustments if the Adamson law is upheld.

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Full Rights for All Jews in Russia Declared by New Government

Petrograd reports the new regime proclaims full citizenship rights for all Jews amid national enthusiasm. Grand Duke Nicholas pardons political prisoners and calls troops and people to support the government. Rasputin’s alleged role in the events triggers exile of associates. workers return to jobs as order restores. The Crimean strain touches royal family. Grand Duke Alexis ill from foot injury.

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St Patrick Day Party at Armory in 1919

A St Patrick's Day event at the State Armory hosted by Mr and Mrs J J Harden and their pupils drew around two hundred attendees. The hall featured green and white decor with a canopy above the center stage where Unterthemen songs were performed by Guters Orchestra of Warvan. The class of 1919 ran a refreshment booth, selling sherbet, while attendees from the city and nearby towns joined the celebration.

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Tension at Capital as Nation Awaits German Policy Decision

Washington faces severe tension as the United States weighs an armed neutrality response to German submarine activity. The sinking of three American ships, including City of Memphis, spurs calls for swift action and mobilization of ships and craft to patrol waters near the coast. President Wilson faces pressure to define the next move amid a mounting crisis.

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Korry Krome Advertising Car in City

J J Ressler arrived in the city with a novel Howard company advertising automobile. The car, a 217 Franklin, features an elaborate advertising body and impressive display. It toured feather shows and conventions drawing attention from the trade while promoting Corry advertising. Ressler plans a New York City visit followed by three to four months away.

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Mrs Geer Celebrates Her Ninety Third Birthday

Mrs Laura Geer aged 93 yesterday, living with daughter Mrs Belle Levens on Wright Street, received flowers card showers and a late postal gift. She is active with friends supplying materials for quilts and keeps, moving with a chair and maintaining a cheerful, bright disposition despite age.

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Dairymen Meet Here Saturday In Corry

The dairymen and stockholders of Corry Milk Product Company met Saturday at the Splesman place on Prest Avenue with J. Crowell presiding. Speakers included Mey Crowell, Mr. Rouse of Union City, L. H. Smith of Union Gly, and county farm agent Lebmay. The meeting adopted cooperative pricing from the New York Dairymen's League, about four cars of feed have been purchased for local members.

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Gorey Motorcyale Chuh Elects Officers at Last Meeting

The Gorey Motorcyale Chuh held its meeting yesterday afternoon. Officers for the coming year were elected: W. M. Ray, President. Walter Grnker, Vice President. C. Geertson, Captain. Diwin Satford, Secretary and Treasurer. Charley Plosy, Lieutenant. Albert Ohrn, Second Lieutenant. Walter Staker and C. Geertoon were elected directors and Albert Sweet chosen marshal. The by laws of the American Motorayelinta were discussed. The next meeting is set for Sunday, March 25, with a show dated in mattercycling. All invited to attend.

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