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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1918

Page

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Ladies Sell Liberty Bonds For $81750 In Corry Ward Campaign

Mrs Wadler Glough, general chairman of the Third Liberty Bond Wanting Committee for Corry, Con Gur and Wayne, reports bond subscriptions by wards totaling $81,750. Ward totals include $18,000 in the First ward, $2,540 in the Second, $200 in the Third, $20,850 in the Fourth, plus additional amounts from Concord and nearby areas. The campaign aims to boost overall war bond sales and support the committee’s fundraising efforts.

Wadler Glough Chirman Laberty Corry Con Gur Wayne Mark Smith Mra Vito Eliatimin Tri Morgaridge Chabmai Charles Couch Chiulrmasus Concord Tynn Haimod Ohnimian Wayman Airs Molin Siatth Campaten Olin

Crisis Near in Austria Grows Tense

Aurich May 7 conditions in Austria are described as rapidly growing more serious despite a government denial. Dispatches here claim the government has issued a directive to justify measures urged by Dreamer Yon Heydhin and hint at a possible decisive step, though details remain undisclosed.

United Press Aurich Austria Vieninn Wovernment Ustranie M Pew Yon Heydhin

Klien Announces Sugar Hoarding Crackdown

Erie reports Conrad Klein, county food administrator, vows to stop sugar hoarding. He reiterates the 3 pounds per person monthly limit and says operations will be halted and adjustments made as needed to prevent excess stock. He mentions potential purchases only to cover shortages while aiming to close hoarding.

Erie Conrad Klein Kiein

Market Close and War Treasury Notes Mixed in Trading

Nevada Copper and New York Central shares led broad activity as copper stocks and auto makers moved in late day trading. President Wilson urged a nationwide search for funds and timber needs highlighted by wartime supply orders, with mentions of Union Pacific and Willys-Overland amid uncertain market tone.

Annoonda Emolars Sundabaker WB Boy Scouts Cis Begla Ourttay Oss Tor Wrishta Nance Department Alparett Alveratt

Corry Chapter War Fund Drive Plans and Schulmeisters

Corry Chapter organizes a war relief drive with a Monday meeting reporting events. Funds from entertainments, donations, and auxiliary committees total about 9.01 dollars with planned activities across multiple communities to support Red Cross efforts and winter relief.

Wreck on the P. R. R. disrupts morning schedule

A serious wreck occurred on the P R R north of Chipelty near the Childsatd hill early today. An engine and three freight cars were derailed and the track torn up. A wrecking crane and Grove from Brockton were called. trouble cleared by noon and tracks were set to prevent further delay to the noon southbound train.

P. R. IR Ghipelty Childsatdhug

City Bond Total Jumps to $250 500 in Local Report

A lengthy city report details bond totals rising to 250 500 amid discussions of municipal improvements. The document notes projections, contractor plans, and TJM street work while referencing city administration figures and funding allocations.

Call for Local Men This Month in Draft Call

A wartime draft notice outlines processing for local men during May. It lists Call No. B72 for 7710 men required for Camp Movile, plus Call No. 378 for 4000 men to Camp Lov, and Call No. 82 for 600 men bound for Camp Greetment. Five day periods begin May 25 to May 29, with essential physicals restricting eligibility and a focus on White and physically qualified individuals for the Central MjAiry unit.

Greentent Goi Durie Humphreya Aeconak Vii Wirlig Humibor

Negroes Held Here Were Discharged After Alarming Confusion

Discharges followed confusion over refusal to prove guilt as authorities released several Black residents. One man Frankelin Clifton and others faced charges including breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony. A theft accusation cited a pistol, booze, a $427 currency stash, and several checks taken from Mrs Margaret McClard’s home.

Fearilin Warn Ander Frankelin—Clifton Hamilton Joan Brown Monty Wbulldie Bean Margaret McClsard

Allegheny Graduates Fifty One Today

Meadville May 7 United Press reports Allegheny College graduates fifty one members in a class rushed by war. The ceremony marked earlier graduation than usual with many completing courses alongside faculty.

United Prese Meadville Alegheny Cotoga Claoa Clas Ikoao

Thompson Trial Begins In Federal Court

Wittaburgh May 7 Josiah Thompson of Fayette county stands charged in a United States court with violating federal banking laws. The former bank employe faces counts of embezzlement falsification of books and book juggling tied to two years ago first National Bank of Uniontown where he was a resident. The indictment accuses him of diverting funds and concealing transactions in a scheme to benefit other projects.

United Press Wittaburgh Josiah Thompson Fayette County Million Fire United States Lodax Ini National Bani Uniontown Thompson Ate

Casualties List Totals Forty One in Latest Report

Readable fragments show a casualty tally of 41 with scattered names and places including Aratelisind and Hoty, referencing a battle context. Mentions of individuals such as Joseph Huber and Penpeyh Fania appear amid garbled OCR style text. The item lacks complete clarity but preserves the core event of a casualty count and named persons.

Farkyenne Hiseph Huber Hoty

United States Government Plans Armed Force Mobilization

A garbled report references Washington DC and General Crowder speaking on military manpower requirements. It mentions Arizona Delaware and Vermont, class one men, aging and training, and potential callups tied to funding, with talks of reserves and invasion theory, all wrapped in unclear dates and figures.

United Press Washington Arizona Delaware Niin Fenian of America Crowiter Auiel

House Begun Aircraft Probe Today

The House Military Audits Committee opened a World War II era inquiry into the alleged waste and mismanagement of a $1,012,000,000 appropriation for aircraft work. The probe involves Secretary of War, Chief of State, and other members of the War Production Board, with Senate actions forthcoming and resolutions anticipated.

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U boat sunk by U S ship Tidewater claims hit

The Navy Department reports that a German submarine was destroyed by the gun crew of the American ship Tidewater on March 17. Reports say the first hit sent the submarine to the bottom, while the second and third shots were clean hits and the vessel sank.

Cho de Parks Tay Today Tarves United Press Paris Hungard United Presa Lorraine Meuse Verdun Weetlan Tou Hns Mandara Utty Rey Maes Olty Ouney Sharon Saal Lwxan Nonlaee Washington Navy Department Tidewater Threswell Sligts

Two Killed in Explosion at Buffalo Chemical Plant

Two men died and nine more were buried after a blast at the National Aniline and Chemical Company plant in Buffalo on May 6. Reported dead are Lawrence Valupick and John Waldediol, laborers, with several workers seriously injured.

Buffalo Ntional Aniline and Chemical Company Mey Lawrence Valupick John Waldediol

Honor Flag Celebration Prep Draws Community Leaders

A large civic gathering convenes to plan an honor flag celebration. City officials including Mayor Alexander discuss parade routes, security, and musical programs with committees and school representatives.

Former Corry Pastor Enters War Work

Rev Homer J Potter, former pastor of the First M I Church of Brookville, will join the American army as a YMCA worker. He will leave Brookville within days to begin training and soon move to Seeview Movar. An anonymous German letter criticized his departure, and a $1000 reward has been offered for the writer’s identity and conviction.

Homer J. Potter Corry M. I. Church Brookville Tmz Frances Ye McA Rey Potter Brookeville Uining Seeview Rey Potter Wien Inn Germany

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