30 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports from March describe renewed push toward entering global conflict. President Wilson lauded as decisive while Congress faces pressure from pro war voices. Notables advocate full participation and mobilization, signaling strong bipartisan support for war preparation and volunteer service.
The German Reichstag debate reveals doubts about future policy. Von Hofmann Hollweg defends cautious reform while opposition criticizes policy, with Zinmerman and others attacking plans. The ruling coalition faces, internal strains amid calls for electoral changes and wartime governance.
The OW City Tron Company report dated March 29 shows a rise in all figures. It cites increases in deposits and resources with total resources up by 64 million and deposits by 224 thousand, signaling broader prosperity across northwest Pennsylvania.
The Navy Department placed a contract with the American Steel and Wire Company for 100 nets to guard American harbors from submarines. The amount is about $7100, with lines 15000 feet long and 24 feet high, similar to nets used elsewhere.
United Press dispatches report Germany freed four U.S. consuls detained since the war. Consuls Dani and Wallace arrived in Bern with other officials en route to Hearne. The four consuls faced coordinated orders, while unrelated business notes from Washington and Chicago markets follow.
Royal Palm Express derailment near Cincinnati, Ohio, March 30. Train derailed while moving north from Dickersonville yard. Several passengers injured. Emergency responders rushed to the scene as a broken rail caused the derailment. Coaches overturned, chaos described by witnesses.
The N L T Club will assist the American Red Cross in the city as war clouds loom. Members plan sponsorship of the club for Red Cross admittance, send applications to the Red Cross, and organize local activities supervised by Mrs Clarence Loveland. Bandages and hospital items were prepared, and donors like B W Blonnett and Son contributed ten yards of muslin for project use.
A former Corry man, Mat Harry Golter, was killed in St. Louis Missouri. Relatives in Corry were informed and funeral plans are pending as officials release few details. Golter, 38, unmarried, lived in Milwaukee earlier and is survived by his mother Mrs W Colter of Milwaukee and four sisters in Corry.
A Maccabee committee meeting at the Journal building discussed directing the proposed new lodge on West South Street. No new developments were announced, but plans are being pursued and the committee reviews financial needs while Architect A. P. Mount prepares tentative drawings under the guidance of interested parties.
A City Building meeting convenes tonight for fans and clubs pushing Motty Tongue promotion in Corry. Reports from committees on conditions will be reviewed and, if favorable, an executive group will organize and push summer league efforts with strong club and independent support anticipated.
President Wilson rejects clemency for Heyward Cammett, convicted under the Mann Act. In a personal letter to Mrs. Cammett, Wilson says he cannot act on appeal despite sympathy, stating his duty prevents him from pardoning.
Residents in Corry and nearby cities decorate public buildings and homes with the national colors amid a patriotic wave. President Wilson’s upcoming Congress address looms as a catalyst for widespread display, with many urging immediate adoption locally and individuals wearing flags on lapels.
A group of Laurel Presbyterian Sabbath School members hosted a silver cordial at Mrs. Alex Mornner’s North Center street home to benefit their water offering. Next week a sunset function at Mrs. J. G. Tindsley’s home will be held by the entire group.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company announces a rate increase to take effect in May affecting residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The new residential rate rises to thirty seven cents per thousand from thirty five, with discounts for prompt payment and special terms for large consumers, and a public hearing will be scheduled by the Public Service Commission after formal filing.
Petrograd March 20 official announcement confirms an admiral has sworn loyalty to Russia's new regime as reports from across the former empire show broad acceptance. Maynard of Elgin died at his home after years of public service, leaving a widow and family. The Barlow Hardware Co added a Republic motor truck to its fleet, driven from Erie by Kelly and Deschamp, facing heavy mud en route.
Berlin reports retreat along the western front amid renewed Allied pressure. British and French forces engage near Perrone and Rossal with heavy artillery exchanges while German defenses yield ground northeast of Solmson and along the Artoise sector as French moves threaten a wider push.
The Committee of Commerce and Industry met to launch the next phase of promoting Corry made products. The bread campaign has boosted bakers production by about fifty percent with strong cooperation from merchants. The cigar trade will follow, with a Smoke Sorry Charity drive starting May 1 and lasting the month, aiming for similar strong results.
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