Germans Open Bombardment In New Offensive Phase
A World War I battle brief reports the German bombardment continuing into a third phase of their offensive. British naval actions bottle up Hun craft in mine fields as North Sea operations pressure U boats. Allied forces, including American units, advance near Ypres and Laere with multiple casualties and shifting front lines.
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von Hindenburg
HMS
Troy
Aps
Versailles
Brida
Clement
Girma
Laere
Wapolit
Ypres
Woxlon
Nleppe Wood
Nolpon
Peleonera
Hna
Luther
Vindenburg
Voormerella
Denmon
Gamauia
Rodmond
Pitidburels
Albert J. Gentes
John Ip Mydlelewait
Pineainiing
Arrow
John Tarkin
Parsons, Pi
Uist
W. J. Cannon
Pittsburgh
Mit
Fred Ferguson
Letter From Corry Boy In Rainbow DIY
Corry boy Sergt Lucas, formerly with Company AA then in Heroics in France with the Rainbow division, writes a heartfelt letter to his mother Mrs Anne Lucas. He describes transport delays, life with the French people, and his readiness to serve if needed. He praises food and discipline and notes journals sent from Corry AA accompany his updates.
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Sorgt
Lucas
Company
France
Rainbow
Anne Licus
ID Ino
Sergt
Lucad
Corry
Rolston
National Ghiard
Yarnhart
Co. AA
Franco
Phi
Lucas Moseribos
Sili
Sorloud
Prange
Touenul
Fourth Ward Polling Place Transferred to New Location
Commissioner Joseph Rogan, a 4H business visitor from Erie, arranged to transfer the Fourth Ward polling place from Homemay validing on West Man Street to the Sunts building on West Booth Street. Spring primary voting in that precinct will be at the new site.
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Joseph Rogan
Erie
Colnet
Fourth Ward
West Man Street
Frank Rusdell
Sunts
West
Booth ‘Street
Boy Scouts Thrift Stamp Sale Report Edges Toward April End
A fragmented 1918 thrift stamp sale report lists many Boy Scout collectors and donors by name with scattered earnings totals suggesting a district fundraising drive concluding around April 20. Names include Charles Bugbeevy Loren Blatr Clifford Andorioh and Maurice Greenest among others, with earnings totaling about 10,058 dollars reported.
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Corry
Shoples Bhoekiman Hau
Charles Bugbeevy
Honky Hille Ye
Loren Blatr
George Buuors
Sumner Bentley, Jr
Hiverett
Hawart Cyseldy
Miurice Greenest
Grousess LaVern Group
Donald Hall
Enima
Charles Koford
Enn IveRoy Martz
Wih
Mecthy
Yesses Bitrent Mara
Haro Meeker
Sasidey Malelli
Raymond Sandbur Willan Shue
Raymond Squiresse Laie
Whittlesey
Donald Wilthy ‘Layton
T Wood Tunale Withtney Harold Whnrh
Birand
Point Wren
Post Office Considers Motor Service Expansion
Department scrutinizes converting parcel delivery at Corry post office to motor service. Public bids invited for new route use as the department weighs economy and efficiency.
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Corry Poal
Orc
Grandin Banquet Celebrates Local Heroes and Red Cross Aid
A public banquet at the Grandin honored soldiers and civic workers. Present were Mrs Weaver and Mrs Lyle Van Vieck, plus speakers Cottrell and Dr P G Wood, praising war efforts and Red Cross support. Salvation Army Pentecostal meeting announced for tonight with Sunday services and gospel gatherings scheduled.
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Mani Graniinitor
Atrottad
Minn West Chcknér
Mimo
Phie
Sally Docker
Ant
Pilon
Eliy
Jonnie
Ted Cross
Wehlova
Boar of Commerce
Rod Grogs
J. Walter Cloteh
Wnard of Commerce
Fic
Salvation Army
Ming Margarette Mahon
Misalopan
Young Moarwarat
If. McCarthy
Psopla
Avangelie- Brakton
Viverybody Walcome
Columbus Millions for Exceeds Quota and Red Cross Third Loan
Residents of nearby town oversubscribed loan shows patriotism with Columbus borough reporting oversubscription totals. Local leaders Bert Lowry and Charles Stimpson head a fundraising push as charity drives spread through Colne and nearby communities, with Mrs Hinton and Miss Van Viewe among supporters in a bid to bolster wartime aid and relief efforts.
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Columbus
RED Cross
Keystone Construction Co Gets Job
Keystone Construction Co secures a state contract for concrete work in Hureisburg. The award covers road paving on a specified project with a contract price around 1070,000. The firm will perform concrete payment work along Alien Street in Steadville under the supervision of state authorities.
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Keystone Construction CO
Hureisburg
Giergapie Construction Co
Naval Men to Recruit Here Next Tuesday
A naval recruiting drive is planned for Tuesday aimed at draft age men. The event will feature a press photo and an official from naval authorities will describe eligibility, benefits, and service opportunities for interested young men in the area.
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Fedral Milidlig
Navy
Naval
Third Liberty Loan Now Oversubscribed and Surging Toward Four Billion
The article reports the Third Liberty Loan nearing four billion dollars with strong national subscription. Treasury officials indicate extensive district participation, aiming to extend total subscriptions beyond previous peaks as promotional efforts continue nationwide.
Plot to free Huns interned at U S Fort exposed
United Press reports Atlanta May 41 details a plot to release German internees at Fort McPherson. A disturbance erupted as a delivery of guards caused a quarrel and fire. Sentries quelled the melee with bayonets and reports say leaders among the internees have since been removed to confinement.
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U. S. Fort
United Press
Atlanta
Gornans
Fort McPherson
Ihurlins
President Orders Probe Into Graft In Aircraft Production
Washington May 4 United Press reports President Wilson ordered a high level probe into graft rumors in the aircraft division. He ordered Secretary Baker to conduct a full investigation to expose civilians and army officers implicated in the expansion of a $640,000,000 program. The aim is to prosecute guilty officers by court martial and civilians by grand jury while protecting patriotic civilians aiding the government from unfounded accusations.
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United Press
Washington
Wilson
Kraft
Hie
Baker
Hay
Fea
Sales Loom Large as Afternoon Auctions Continue
The report notes escalating sale expectations this afternoon at Liberty Town, with Whinhe Corry and others driving values into the millions. Officials indicate substantial consignments and ongoing bidding, while a county sale near the Second Street courthouse underscores rising activity in the historic district.
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Oon
Loildy
Tule Ely
Aioon
Monty
Summer Boy Scouts Fine Program Outlines Hikes and Rules
The document outlines Troop Na One Corry summer events including oral hikes on Saturday May 2 and other hikes through June with overnight obligations. It lists general camp rules such as no leaving camp without permission, no boating without supervision, and no swimming without consent, with a camp week from June 24 to 29. The Boy Scouts will share the Piney Ridge camp with Camp Ire Girls, forty in number, and adhere to the same rules and weather precautions.
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Corry
Pindley Bape
Boy Scouts
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