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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
1
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The Curry Board of Commerce and Industry seeks action to secure a new passenger depot in Corry Pa. The filing names The Pennsylvania Railroad Company and The Erie Railroad Company as respondents, detailing inadequate depot facilities and urging construction at Center Street near the tracks for improved travel and interchange.
The United States Navy urges recruitment across the country. Secretary Daniels announces plans to raise 100 000 new sailors and expand overseas units. Training service requirements have been relaxed to accelerate manpower for the fleet.
In New York on March 32 Avpyrto Bander and Cor Winnenberg were sentenced in federal court to two years in prison and fined 2000 for a plot to send people to England. The defendants pleaded guilty after evidence presented by authorities. George Bacon a noted American journalist testified.
Harlin March 22 report says Prince Frederick of Pris wia’s direct flight with royal aviator Karl was not returned from a mission over enemy lines. German artillery repels French surveys and foils attacks on the Aisne and left bank of the river. Three hostile planes were shot down yesterday.
A military mobilization notice from Corry Pennsylvania states the sixteenth regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry will be detailed for service guarding railways and bridges. Officers expect a call within days, with orders to mobilize units for readiness and defense of critical infrastructure. The document includes a sworn statement before a notary in 1917.
Maryland National Guard units were called by the Governor to safeguard the national capital. Two companies went on duty by night and morning, with more Wilt entering service as needed. They protect all lines of communication, guard railway bridges, and deter any attempt to disrupt capital communications.
Washington March 92 Scores of German merchant ships with total tonnage into hundreds of thousands will be free to depart American harbors where they are interned. The government agrees to pay for ships seized under wartime status and ships would have nine months to prepare and sail before ports could close.
Petrograd March 22 The Bourse jagette reports correspondence between the Csuria and ninistera in the former revallét government, found to prove attempts by rulers to secure peace with Germany. The revolutionary faction is in possession of this and other evidence.
A young man named Kelty Tonoph Kelly was found mangled beside freight tracks near Monaville Buffalo vision and transported to hospital after a severe injury. He died later from loss of blood and exposure as authorities investigated the accident and his body was prepared for burial with family members present.
United Press dispatch describes French forces advancing north of Soissons despite stiff German resistance. They stormed additional villages, captured positions near Pere aier and Solasony, with sharp fighting and German troops driven back.
The Wor fy nird bf Commerce board met last evening for a lengthy session. They considered a formal complaint prepared by Kinowid and Kinowid regarding action on a depot issue and authorized immediate filing with the Public Service Commission. President Clowell was asked to act on proposed proceedings, and a full program of progressive measures for the campaign was outlined. The Municipal Actions Committee was authorized to study city plans for park development.
A Corry firm was fined 200 by a court in a case involving improper labeling of medicines. The decision followed testimony about commerce and advertising practices tied to a Pittsburgh firm and a Corry company official.
An adjourned Board of Education meeting approved hiring an architect to design a public library building and supervise its creation. A library committee was formed to supervise the project and prepare adaptable plans while aligning the design with Colonial and Chianti styles.
A mother and her two children were placed in homes after a court hearing. The 12 year old was committed to Elmwood Home and the infant to the Home of the Friendless while the mother was discharged. The family was moved to Wele after weeks of investigation into conditions. Authorities were alerted to the case.
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