01 May 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
1
British and French forces maintain solid lines before Ypres with positions improved while a Spanish envoy asserts Germany could be beaten if Allies sustain their northern France lines London reports a new German plot to draw American intervention in Mexico.
Gabriele Principe, long identified as assassin of Archduke, dies in Prague jail. Reports note his age and imprisonment terms, with lingering questions about the motive and broader implications, as authorities await official statements from Vienna and allied governments.
Funeral services were held today for several boys and a man at St Thema Mui. Rev. M. Trees led the rites and offered consolation to grieving parents after the accidental death. Interment followed at St. Thomas Cemetery with relatives from Union City and nearby towns in attendance.
From Rome May 4. The Vatican announced that Monsignor Dougharty of Buffalo has been named by the Pope to become Archbishop of Philadelphia. The move marks a major church leadership change as Catholic authorities confirm the appointment.
Vague OCR notes describe a primaries registration event tonight at multiple polling sites. Mentions residency, election participation, and morning turnout with uncertain dates and locations. Contains garbled wording about Stirling and county procedures for November ballots.
Fragmented report mentions militia numbers and a November meeting. It notes a group called Te oanere Alpen and a plan to retain a unit. Names and locations are garbled, with references to Armory, a Saturday event, and a potential firearms context.
In United Press style a report notes perceived Spanish envoys and American interests. The piece cites discussions and investigations into conditions surrounding prisoners, with names and places hinted, and references to events and people as part of a broader wartime news brief.
The BIMWACS met last evening at the Presbyterian Chapel with about 160 attendees. Miss Rah Wantke presided. Ray Frederick NX Tray Rey Roo, Foilke, Glen Dickson, Man Kel ely, and Ml odgen led the program. A plan for wave and penwork was outlined and representatives from local churches enrolled. A next event is scheduled for May 7 in the basement of the church.
A weather notice reports fall night frost conditions with heavy frost near overnight. Thursday is expected to bring warmer temperatures and milder skies.
The marriage of Miss Mary Aenea Medin to Joseph Francis Manning was solemnized at St. Tes Church in Titusville yesterday morning with a white satin gown and picture hat. Attendants included Miss Manning and J. W. McGrew. the couple will reside at home after May 10 and plan an eastern trip. Guests from Corry included Mrs Frank ODay and Frank ODay Jr.
Celoron Park announces Memorial Day opening with the Celoron Amusement Company organizing the summer season. An air plantier officer notes the company plans a schedule of performances and intervals, while negotiations with another firm to provide continuous entertainment are reportedly nearing completion.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Red Cross event at the home of Mr and Mrs Pratt Mullen with mention of a first meeting and plans for work. Names and places are obscured, but references to a gathering, a partition relief home links, and goodwill actions are noted in unclear phrasing.
County and Erie City claimed flags in a tense local contest. Officials reported a strong turnout and noted competing teams as supporters cheered from the stands.
A fragmentary report describes a Navy collision involving the collier Celis and tests at West Inulin. References to Antanas, Uliston City, and a hospital patient named Fred Haethotaniens appear, with uncertain details about dates and places.
A wartime verse depicts Brother Ben and Brother Bob debating bond purchases for British support. Ben favors small “baby bonds” for liquidity while Bob buys larger bonds, arguing bonds fund business and morale. The poem links bond buying to backing Britain, hindering German forces in Belgium and Berlin.
The article discusses the inventory of gas property including facilities and equipment for the Pennsylvania Gas Company. It notes the effort to assess property, warehouses, wells, and power stations, with plan to submit findings to the Public Service Commission. Lawyers for involved parties await engineering hearings to confirm agreement before proceeding.
Corry's bond totals showed 139750 for last night with Liberty sale figures and city projections. The ongoing drive aims to surpass 8000 daily average to support the loan, as committees continue tapping subscriptions and planning future shop events.
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