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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1918
Page
1
Haig reports British withdrawal west of St Quentin amid awful slaughter as casualties on both sides rise toward 200 000. German attacks in mass formation continue with grim impact. Reichstag voices thanks to the army and declares orderly retirement while other fronts remain stable.
London reports heavy fighting across the German offensive line west of St Quentin with British forces withdrawing to rear defenses. American troops raid near Toul continue as German assaults widen. Berlin cites 25,000 British prisoners and 400 cannons captured as war grimly persists. Widespread casualties and no major tank use prompt questions about the scope of the Hindenburg offensive.
Philadelphia March 22 Two enemy aliens and unnamed American citizen were arrested today and held in heavy bail on conspiracy toDefraud government by tampering with defective gauges for torpedoes used on American warships. Fritz O Bleret assistant to the general manager of the United States Gauge Company of Sliftersville Pa William Haindricks general Toroman and George Schubert fore a in foreign. A fourth man will be produced under arrest tomorrow.
Elena Montana March 92 The Senate impeached Judge Chax R. Conn a former 18th Judicial District judge on all articles of impeachment with few dissenting votes on minor charges. Crum faces removal from office and prohibition from future state service. He previously resided in the 15th Judicial District and was alleged guilty of pro German actions after America's entry into the war.
Harrisburg March 22 The state appropriated 9000 dollars for purchases of additional farm implements to aid Pennsylvania farmers in plowing and food production. The effort is led by Lieutenant Governor Mottaian overseeing tractor distribution durch the State Board of Defense committees.
Washington March 22 A sixty foot American motor boat the Agasatz which sailed from a Mexican port in German papers and flagged as a German ship has been seized at sea by an American warship and taken to a Pacific port for investigation to determine whether she was preparing a commerce raiding cruise.
The Howard Company plans a two hundred by one hundred foot addition to its East Ukeely tannery complex this season. The expansion aims to triple output of Krome sole leather and will include modern machinery, new boiler equipment, and a large power branch to boost daily production. Demand is high with army and civilian orders already extensive, and enlargement expected to meet national needs.
Weather notice reports cloudy tonight then fair and warmer Sunday. Credit to George Miles of FR. M. creas ing. Patchman purchased a Ford car and hopes for a change in 6004 ronda Ichis qumarnr.
Slavs seek explanation as Bowler commission asks the foreign minister for details on Japan’s imminent plan. The piece outlines a period of administrative reshuffles. John McLaughlin and others are reassigned to Route No 7 as part of a broader parcel post staffing adjustment.
Citizens Bank announces that all income tax blanks may be obtained on application to the Citizens National Bank. The notice explains interested citizens can secure the blanks for their use, though details on the application window or personnel are limited.
Mrs Harriet Christie wife of Dr M A Christie died at her home 304 West Church Street at 7 14 am after months of illness. She leaves her husband and three sons De L M Christie of Corry Attorney Claire Christie of Detroit and Lt Col Asthie Christie of Washington, also a sister and three brothers. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The project reports steady progress with securing high grade oak stock for walls. Several cars of oak arrived, and supplies of hides and other raw materials for troubled production have been secured. Development aims to advance without further delay.
Washington March 4 The Post Office Department issued a fraud order barring the firm of Leflore and MealMscer of Olduilems and the Mer Allister Real Battle Exchange of Cl rinnar from use of mails The firms allegedly engaged in selling land and sites to buyers at inflated prices claiming government interest and deceiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential sales
Phore Wus and Mites Lickelsole led attendance at Red Cross bake set basketball games at Presbyterian gym. The Keystone boys defeated White Mocks an early 4 pm tip off while Keystone girls beat Methodist girls 15 to 9. Guig von and Cogswell rotated as players in the event.
Salvation Army workers held nightly services and enrollment of soldiers and cadets this past week. Corporal Lanwis Hawley on furlough from Camp Hancock will join comrades in Avesta Georgia, a reunion of the Lawries AkL. The band has been reorganized by Adjutant Smith and a penticental meeting is planned at the Army Citadel tonight after open air services and Sunday gatherings reach usual hours.
United Press reports a surge in U S ordnance production in March 1918 focusing on mobile artillery to devastate German lines. The Ordnance Bureau shows rapid progress with guns and shells ready, promising heavy support by year end under Allied calls for increased heavy weapons. General March supervises the effort as Allied leaders urge faster delivery to pierce German defenses near the Western Front.
Frankin deserter Andrew Skinner of Franklin, Pa, was convicted in federal court of evading the military draft registration. He was turned over to military authorities and taken to Camp Sherman for processing after the verdict.
In Trome March 23 a report details the peace imposed on Russia by Germany and how the Bolshevik leadership accepted the terms, causing Italian socialist factions to abandon pacifist propaganda.
Prolonged market pressure hits New York as United States Steel declines at the opening. Trading weakens with lenders withdrawing and broad declines across stocks, signaling a weak session from the outset.
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