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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1918

Page

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Two Raids on Paris Beaten Off

War report from May 28 notes hospital wards in Paris sustaining heavy damage as bombardment by German forces kills many patients and attendants. Allied air defenses and counterattacks repulse the raid, with German efforts pressing toward the suburbs before a strong anti aircraft barrage slows the enemy. French and Allied air forces claim success in repelling the offensive.

Winilam Pri ‘Alin Maes Garmany Ae Elamee Wieeky Uni Raing

Eighty six casualties Titusville man

Washington May 24 The War Department listed forty six American deaths wounds and missing in action from the war zone. Among the missing is William Clark of Titusville Pa who died earlier from wounds.

Titusville United Press Washington, D. C War Department Today Pershing

Rod and Gun Club Meeting Friday Night

The Rod and Gun Club will meet Friday at 8 PM at the club rooms. Agenda includes Memorial Day event planning, new grounds and traps, committee appointments, and contest arrangements across departments. Members are urged to attend for voting and discussion of season plans.

Corry Rod and Gin Club Lwch

Memorial Day Sermon at M E Church by Rev Poulke

The M E Church will hold a special service next Sunday led by Pastor Rev Tronccia Laiper Foulkes. The observance honors Civil War veterans and all who served, with a commemorative address and a tribute to the “boys over there.” The preacher is son of Livut Charley Worley Poulka, Civil War veteran from Co I Second Pennsylvania Cavalry, and relatives may attend.

Mint Tronccia Foulkes Duliyor United States Thas Wocal Poulke Livut Charley Worley Poulka Co. I Sosond Pannsylvania Cavalry

Memorial Day Committees Urge Local Participation

Committees arranging Memorial Day events report near completion and express hope for broad public involvement. Colonel Cox will host the service, with organizers urging communities to provide flowers and participate in a large turnout for the occasion.

Flying to New York In Plane

Catherine Stim yon, a well known flyer, recounts a noon flight fifty miles from Toledo when a fight broke out aboard a Chicago to New York trip. She met Chicago this morning with mail for New York, planning a stopover at 7:80 o'clock.

New York Chiouice Catherine Stimyon Toledo Aero Clubs Timote Chicago

Officer Falls From Plane Over Tennessee War Loss

Washington May 13 The War Department reports that Lieut Kunts an observer with American air forces in Tennessee died today after a fall from a plane during flight. The incident is attributed to an accident, with no further details provided.

Washington War Department Today Kunts Tenne

Must Work or Fight: Crowder Orders Draft-Era Occupation Rule

Washington May 21 United Press dispatch reports Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a ruling effective July to require all men of draft age to work or fight. The order targets occupations deemed nonessential or creating gaps in military manpower, including gamblers brokers office workers elevator operators and other listed roles. It stresses that dependents bear no weight and that immediate military service awaits noncompliant nonworkers, with enforcement by district draft boards and penalties for evading the order.

United Preas Washington, D. C Provost Marshall General Crowder Ander Crowder DLA Baker Buffalo Bull Chicago Army Oran Ohbaio Drat Board Howdar

Alumni Reunion at H. S. June 11th

The annual Cor ry Hight School alumni gathering is set for June 11 in the evening. Ensign Mow Frown, president of the Alumni Association, returns home for vacation with Britney Sistin arranging attendance and events. An informal reception and dinner plan to honor Albert Gavlburg for his captaincy is noted as well.

Corry Hight School Tinton Ensign Mow Alien! Association Britney Sistin Sasockuton Aril Tomer Aibrlot Firogsun

Huns Move Again Hint of June Offensive Feared

Fragmentary 1918 war dispatches report German and Austrian forces massing toward a new offensive on the Italian front if Mackensen advances. Bombardments persist in Flanders and near Avell, with British posts attacked. Rumors also place Wood in a west front command as American forces prepare for broader operations.

Mackensen Germany Han Austria Flanders Pearly Avett Bolsleus Pnd St Mart Tiritiah Newr Avaley Woods Washington Tepnard Wood Wniug Poultion Gu Uve Pavils Une

Local Fund Nears Half Way Mark for War Drive

The Teed Crows War Fund committee reports receipts of $4,020 with unverified larger subscriptions alleged. City quota is $10,000 and aims to reach $24,000 more, as a War Fund clock tracks progress daily.

McKay to Manage Local Ford Agency

F. McKay will manage the local Ford agency during the absence of Ray Forbes who travels May 29 for Cup Lee. Ponches will retain ownership of the Corry agency during this service period. McKay will conduct the business, with limited immediate car delivery in the near term. He has been Ford representative for four years and sold nearly six hundred cars here.

F. McKay Por Motor Company Ray F Forbes Cup Lee Ponches Corry Itt Auring Muay Ford

Local City Notes and Social Movements From Corning Area

Roy Woodward travels from Corning to attend family matters while Antha Kooley prepares to depart for Camden Dix Ohio. Geiger makes a business trip to Erie as Mr and Mrs Johns head to Rochester New York. Frank Burgo returns to Erie after a brief visit with W H Spencer. Mrs Nom Shean and daughter visit Titusville for ten days. Katherine Armatronis leaves Pittsburgh after visiting Mrs Raub in the city.

Roy HB. Woodward Corning N.Y Antha Kooley Camm Dix Geiger Erie Gud W. A) Johns Rochester N. Y Frank Burgo W.H. Spencer Mmarok Titusville Katherine Armatronis Mos Iste Raub Tta Pittsburgh

Real Veteran of Flanders Visited Here

Private 8.A. McGahen of Vancouver BC a member of the 7th regiment 10th division known as the Black Guards visited the Recruiting Office in New York City yesterday. He landed in April and will return to FP Unit in June after a five year absence during which he served near Ypres and other sites in Flanders. He endured multiple injuries including shoulder wound eye loss and gas exposure and credits Red Cross nurses and his partner Private McCartney for saving his life.

A. McGahen Vancouver H.C Canada McGahen Ypres Pouids Westelitt Wogland Yes Hata Red Cross YM. C. Avi Annies Avery Battlefeld McCartney battleNald

Mrs Bonnell Died Suddenly at Warren

Mrs Josephine Bonnell widow of eight Mr Bonnell died suddenly in Warren around 11 o clock this morning after a recent operation. She had shown improvement and was seated in a chair before her heart suddenly failed. News saddened friends in Warren awaiting a fuller notice.

Josephine Bonnell Bonnell St Warren Warren

Fuel Order Contracts Filed With Government War Drive

The document outlines filing requirements for contracts and details related to anthracite and domestic fuel for war effort. Manufacturers must submit contracts and supporting information to the State Administration via the designated division, with delivery dates and per capita tonnage shown. Applications for domestic sales or distribution to employees are restricted, and direct applications to county chairmen are required for non War Contract fuel. Violations may trigger fuel diversions and legal penalties under the Lever Act.

Potter Deltosay So ‘Ous Conservation Division National Fuel Adminstration Washington Governmenta Ugevcies State Administration

Tillotson Convicted at Pittsburg

Ralph Willotson, a Bolshevik leader and former Socialist candidate, was found guilty on three counts under the espionage act in Pittsburgh. He was accused of distributing a pamphlet at a People's Peace Council meeting and of conspiring to obstruct U S military operations. he was acquitted on another charge. Witnesses testified that the pamphlet urged subversion and opposition to conscription.

Pittsburgh United States Ralph W.llotson People's Pence Council SooldHiade Erle W.J. Thomson United States District Court DiMotson Oclansea

Denouncing Mormonism in Nationwide Speaking Tour

National Reform Association plans Corry meetings with speakers from the West to inform the public about Mormonism. Mrs. Luly Lovelaid Shepard of Salt Lake City will address the first meeting in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Arshury Latimer of Springfield will speak at the Baptist Church. The tour aims to urge anti polygamy amendments and expose Mormon practices, with Shepard and Latimer touring Jamestown and nearby areas for twenty five years.

Trintym. Johnson National Reform Association Pittahurst Corry Weat Apostle Reed Smeet Frontal Senate Luly Lovelaid Shepard Salt Lake Bly Utah O'Elovk Methodist Episcopal Church the Baptist Church Arshury Latimer Spring Hold Atv Shepard Ang Tamer Awa Jamestown Wic Shepard Jonsoph FP Smith Mair Latte New Yorke Tp Baptist Springfield Missouri Salt Lake City Pemple United States Laidmer

Weather Report Fragments Highlight Tonight and Friday

Fragmentary weather note indicates tonight and Friday remain unsettled with wind and sea conditions. Forecast mentions possible rain and variable temperatures though details are unclear. Strong entities not identifiable due to damaged text.

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