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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
1
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A Washington report details President Whoon's planned appearance before Congress next Monday and the urging by Senators and Representatives to receive a precise statement of goals. The message seeks a clear explanation of the administration's war aims and requested congressional actions, amid mixed opinions on evading conflict.
The United States will assume possession of the islands on the 30th in a formal ceremony at Saint Thomas. The Danish West Indies will transfer sovereignty and the American flag will be raised as payment and official steps are completed.
Former Erie mayor William Hardwick died at 10 20 PM after a stomach hemorrhage. He was 69 and long active in business banking and public life, serving on the common council and as water commissioner. Survived by wife Mrs Hardwick and siblings, with funeral plans pending.
Romie reports Kaiser is seriously ill after a mild attack of diabetes. Physicians have him under care and hope a cure will follow with treatment. Weather and warmer conditions noted. German emperor concerns mentioned.
Anfording the latest dispatches, French forces push forward with a new enveloping movement north of the Somme as burglaries strike homes in the same area. Police report indicates amateur attackers at work, with two more homes visited and several thefts foiled by frightened residents. The Manley residence saw higher success for intruders, while other sites on Main and East Main streets reported attempts and disturbed dwellings.
Reports from the front describe a shift in the army after the revolution’s speech. In Petrograd troops under General Urnwsport swear allegiance to the new Meglio and General Hruvadloft drives orders against dissent while a parade marks the pledge. Worries grow of a German threat influencing the war’s readjustment and public morale.
McDowell, vice president of Mos Dowell National Bank of Sharon Pennsylvania, was ordered to bring records and documents to the grand jury probing the eviction schemes of Representative Weakley’s congressional district. Judge Thompson postponed contempt action until Thursday morning at 9. Officials indicated McDowell would likely appear with records and papers.
Contractor Ilmer McElroy announces twenty five workers will be employed to build a new Standard Screw plant on the former Kechler foundry site at the corner of Avenue and West Main. The building, two stories high and about 60 by 120 feet, will be modern and well lit, similar to Hurts Briley Iron Company design, with large windows for working conditions. Construction begins immediately with completion expected early spring and the company will move from its Thymount location as soon as the new facility is ready. The project is managed by W W Morgaridge Realty Agency and involves acquisition from Ameron Brikerkhon and Foundry Company after taking over the Corry plant and S Drakehor Company property.
Wreck on the Pennsylvania Rail line near Buffalo today delayed train No. 900 bound for Battle and Pittburgh, with reports of a wheel causing the incident. No injuries were confirmed though several cars damaged and debris cleared by a wrecking crew from Butler.
A large barn on Worth Street formerly housing Frank Illsworth and later Norman Getz burned around 3 am. Getz discovered the flames at 2:56 am and fire crews faced deep mud and street holes. The Stan ford Hose Company responded with 20 to 30 volunteers in severe weather. A Ford belonging to Orlie Jonax was also destroyed. Insurance on the barn was about 500 dollars. no coverage reported for the vehicle or household goods inside.
Mrs. Howard of Queltd strost turns 88 today as family members from Warren, New York and others gather at home. She has been bedbound for months but is now more comfortable and enjoys visits from friends amid supportive wishes.
Local residents report extensive vandalism at Concord Center Cemetery on Monday night. Monuments and markers were destroyed or overturned, with a grave marker damaged at the Tot at Ur site valued in the hundreds of dollars. the community awaits arrests as police investigate and fear further incidents.
An election will be held by Company A on April 5 to select a Second Lieutenant after the promotion of Second Lieutenant Glifford Jourdéy to First Lieutenant. Wallace Wellman is favored to win. the local company meets April 5 after orders from Beconi Brigade Headquarters.
Fragmentary report notes American liners nearing English ports with arrival sighted at New York and Manchurian shipment mentions. Mentions a 14,000 ton weigh, an open cargo of 145, and White Star liner Adnatle arriving safely at a port.
Federal officers identify two men, William Oranville alias Walter Kelly and Frank Murphy, as accomplices in the Baltimore raid. They confessed to aiding the nailing of the post office safe with nitroglycerine, were captured in a barn near Filmore, and priced at $3,000 bond awaiting trial. A witness recalled one suspect forcing the postal worker to reveal his hands before tying him to a pole.
A Berlin dispatch says the Imperial dictator admitted before the Reichstag committee that Germany’s available food supply has been overestimated. He reportedly warned production is not adequate to meet demand and hinted at worsening shortages.
British forces with armored cars and cavalry captured and fortified Boyelles after a raid near the front. German forces anticipated only a small probing party and were driven back as British armor and horsemen secured the town and surrounding trench lines. General Marshall’s troops reportedly held the position amid advancing German pressure.
A 12 year old Bella Plotkin startled three masked bandits inside her father Nathan Plotkin’s store on Zou Kuni seventeenth street causing them to flee through a rear alley. The thieves escaped with a pocketbook and $150 in checks and cash, while another reported hold up at a separate 925 clock location netted a purse with $1.40 and items. A third holdup occurred at Seventh and Jenna Streets with two men following a man who fled south of the building.
Funeral services for Mrs. Higgins were held at St Elizabeth Church this morning officiated by Rev Father Brock. A large turnout of longtime residents and friends attended from out of town, including Lawless family members from DuBois and Osborn City, with pallbearers named Thomes Dempsey Barry and others.
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