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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
1
A lengthy meeting led by Mayor Patternon addressed multi party city business. The session approved ordinances, police penalties, street work, and budget items, with votes on patrols, street improvements, and fleet replacements.
United Press dispatches report another deadlock along the British front with raids by both sides and intermittent German artillery action near Neuve Chapelle and Armentieres. British and German forces clashed in hand to hand fighting as efforts continued along the line toward the French border.
A May report notes the US Treasury issues a large loan to France as part of wartime aid. Secretary McAdoo signs warrants transferring funds to the French government to support wartime needs. The document records the American effort and the transfer of a substantial amount under government authority. The text reflects early 20th century financial support mechanisms between the United States and allied nations.
A unit of twenty eight surgeons with nurses and enlisted men sailed from an American port for France today. The group forms the regular American army hospital corps to be sent by the government and is led by a United States army surgeon. Many doctors and nurses hail from Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland.
A damaged early 20th century report describes a derailment near Third Ward involving a Kaiser target train. One car wrecked the track badly while two wooden cars and an Adel car were thrown into a ditch. crews worked to repair rails and replace damaged cars as the Pennsylvania line delayed departures. The incident details include track damage, car destruction, and emergency response efforts with trains halted for repairs.
United Press dispatch from Copenhagen reports German authorities suppressing peace agitators as calls for broader public protest grow. The government asserts control over any peace movement while continuing wartime propaganda amid growing discontent and censorship.
United Press reports engineers offered immediate service to the government for France. A conference between Desmond and Colonel Roosevelt led to mobilization steps, with Desmond signing to back the division’s formation. High H Thomson, former editor, has bought the Daily Record and Weekly Advocate at Ridgway Pennsylvania and assumed control May 1.
Harrisburg reports show cities Mounlyuig and Sharon filed complaints with the Police Service Commission over the proposed gas rate increase by United Natural Gas Community. Several other boroughs in the state have taken similar action though no decision had yet been made by the commission.
Warren May 1 Soren Gregerson aged eight, patient at Warren State Hospital for the Insane for ten years, died by hanging Sunday. He formed a loop with a string, secured it around his neck, and weighed down with his body. He had spent years in the Convalescent building, known for a cheerful disposition, though revealed no depression prior to death.
Reported spikes in rice and salmon costs ripple through markets as Armour and Company faces questions over large purchases. Officials deny widespread hoarding while trade offices and brokers note rising demand and higher prices at several depots.
A Holy Name Society drive at St Elizabeths Church aims to recruit new members to support the Forty Hours devotion. Members pledge to secure applicants, with listed names contributing one each, as the campaign closes on Thursday evening and initiates new members into the society during the opening day.
United Press from London May reports two Americans aboard the Norwegian steamer Diane shot down last Wednesday with no fatalities. In Washington on May 8 an executive order suspends civil requirements for the mother of an American gunner killed on the Astec and assigns her to a navy yard position upon Navy Secretary Daniels's recommendation.
Fragmented draft text outlines the workhouse bill advancing in the Senate with mention of committees, county depictions, and expenses. Officials from Gam and related regions discuss implications while noting expected votes and timing.
George Hall of Concord visited the city to observe the tin road program led by the Concord and Wayne baned ar Northwestern Mth-Prmtuwary Awoelutyn. The gluten car supports the Lin Neath Wendy Ape olitton effort, with Miller in charge and Hal tidy tinsn overseeing operations. The organization plans to purchase more fod during the coming season to aid members in Concord and Wayne towns.
Did anyone know these veterans in Corry who can provide information on the military service of Thomas V. Courtright Patrick Cunningham Richard Finnegan Jane Hahir Ardele J. Knight John Mulligan John Miller Michael Partland Clarence Robinson Herbert Roth Patrick Sullivan Albert J. Wight Dexter Wakefield John Stars Patt Marion N. Baker Adjutant Post 70.
A damaged OCR fragment covers a Red Cross committee meeting discussing member enrollment, eligibility, and chapter involvement. It mentions naming officers, ward committees, and goals to finalize member lists and receipts before forthcoming dates.
A work crew under Mus Hoat plans extensive plantings on federal grounds near the building. Trees and shrubs including a privet hedge and Arbor Vitae will line the grounds with white alkes and crabapple trees placed at designated points along the sidewalk and near the south corner lawn. The planting, ordered by the department in Washington, will be carried out by a local contractor and landscape expert.
An officer from the Erie recruiting station will be at the Meders Building in Corry tomorrow morning to provide information about enlistment. Young men interested should visit during the forenoon for details and guidance.
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