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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
2
Amid confusion a War Department statement confirms American troop totals exceed 500000 with forecasts of up to 400000 more. Secretary Baker testifies to Congress that January projections were surpassed as mobilization accelerates. Rail wage talks accompany widespread war effort coverage.
French authority Pierre Hamp warns that four million of France’s people could die of tuberculosis, with war deaths near one million. He notes explosive TB growth since the war and describes dire conditions for disabled soldiers and discharged consumptives lacking government support. Local committees and the Red Cross provide aid to prevent further spread.
Detroit Michigan May 14 Nearly all of a surge in fire losses is blamed on an organization described as the Arson Trust. Authorities report up to 5,000,000 dollars worth of property destroyed or damaged as investigators cite a pattern of deliberate arson across four weeks. The suspect group is alleged to have orchestrated the blazes to profit from insurance.
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