Allies Regain Ground as German Drive Reverses
Bulletin reports Allied forces, led by French and British units, regain all positions lost in the previous day between Locre and Voormerle as German advance across the Aisne stalls. Americans also advance, capturing German trenches in one sector while Pershing notes local success amid ongoing big offensives toward Ypres and Soissons.
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Ypres
William Phillip Simms
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Voormerle
General Pershing
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Foch
Loos
HMS Forced Crossing of the Aisne and British Lines Withdrawn
Allied forces report a German offensive along the Aisne and in the Wandering sector, with heavy fighting near Berry-au-Bac and Sillery. French and British troops, supported by reserves, are countering while plans for a broader German push continue. Casualty and prisoner tallies are tentative as operations shift along the front.
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Adena
Alsie
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Nile
Rhebis
Soissons
Berrywie
Paris
Marsshall
Merchants Face New Sugar Profit Basis Ruling
A European decree issued today by Maud AU Inisttor Paik allows sugar profit on a fixed basis, stating retalers can earn up to twenty five pounds per hundred pours. The ruling covers various sugar products including ratamip, cube, confectionary, powdered and brown sugar, with merchants accused of overcharging for brown nent amid widespread evasion.
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Maud AU Inisttor Paik
Plague Sweeps Through Spain Amid Border Closures
In Madrid on May 28 a mysterious illness spreads across Spain, with up to a substantial portion of the population affected. The King, Premier, and many notables are reported among those ill, King Alfonso confined to bed. Wartime programs for women have been canceled, factories and mills are halted.
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UNICO
Madrid
Vatsas
Alphonso
Hla
Meadville Lineman Electrocuted
A Meadville lineman employed by the Northwestern trolley system was fatally electrocuted this morning near Ongpins Corners in a rural stop five miles west of the city. The worker, identified as a local resident, came into contact with a live wire while repairing or working near an exposed trolley line and was killed by the current.
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Thired Press
Forrest
Child
Childs
Ongpinsh Corners
Ely
War fund drive tops twelve thousand dollars again
Conny Still leads another drive to fund the war effort with a reported contribution of fourteen thousand dollars. The campaign hits a total above twelve thousand as communities including Sparlandsburg and Corry Chaps rally, with the War Fund Clock signaling progress and organizers noting unsettled receipts.
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Conny
Chad
Corry
Avi
Rosay
Sparkinsbirry
Uho Eninjwign
Registration of German Alien Women Ordered by Police Chief
Chief of Police Frank began preparations to register alien German women as instructed by the U.S. Marshal's office. Registration runs from June 17 to June 26, with Sundays excluded, at the Chief's office in the city building. All women aged fourteen and older are to appear for registration during the period and may be turned away after hours.
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United States Marshal's Office
Guy Buttd- Jayr
Wif. RR
Strnet
Memorial Day salute at the hall by I. J. Anirows Post No 70
A patriotic program will be presented at the school to honor Memorial Day. The troop will be escorted to the grounds at 1 o clock and the parade will include an indoor salute with a bronze ceremony for the post members.
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Krounda
I. J. Anirows
Workhouse Conference Set With Eleven County Delegates
Eleven counties plan a joint workhouse and industrial farm project meeting tomorrow at 10:00 a m in the Board of Commerce offices. No progress has occurred for months, and the session will review proposed sites and form a committee to select a location acceptable to all counties. Strong influence favors a penal institution near Corry as a central, populous point among counties.
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Industria
Board of Commerce
Deshite
Ibust
Corry
Helms
Corry Men Leave for Draft Unions City Arrival Note
Corry boys called for the draft will travel to Union City tomorrow morning with twenty five autos provided by local citizens. They will join a special train at Union City at 11 o clock, pass through Corry at 11 20 bound for Can Lee Virginia, and return home afterward. Students and others urged to arrive at 7 30 to 8 a.m. for the departure.
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Ihetween
Corry Lodge to Hold Farewell For Five Members Leaving for Service
A storm delayed a railroad crossing as Elks Lodge Corry and town residents protested a train halt near Main Street. Corry Lodge plans a farewell reception and luncheon to honor five members heading to Camp Lee, including Liew H. King and Albert Carlburg, with additional enlistees Frank Splesman Ray Forbes and Mark Tallent. Weather shows showers tonight and partly cloudy tomorrow.
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Liew
J. H. King
Albert Carlburg
Frank Splesman
Ray Forbes
Mark Tallent
Tomorro
Thirty eight Casualties and Youths Urged to Register
War Department report from General Pershing lists thirty eight casualties including seven killed in action and eighteen missing or wounded. Private Williams of the Corry recruiting station urges youths twenty one to register for the draft next month and to consider volunteer enlistment opportunities. Several Corry Bay men are noted enlisting in engineer and medical units, with names such as Homer T. Van Slyke Stanley A. Sobol and others among the listed volunteers.
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Hye
Uy Carter
Punastitewney Bay
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Corry
Williams Rgea
Nie
Plum & Murray
Gorry
Yunee
Mandeville
Comps
Gerry
Marcia Raymond
Compa Greepgile
Kien D. Yarnhardt
Medical Department
Eric
Rosa
Fomes Oust Artillery Corps
Wathalungy
Wawnons N. Weaver
Mex Kean
James Hoke
York
Speaker warns against Mormonism in city meeting
A large audience heard Miry Loveland Shephard spoke on Mormonism and temple ceremonies at First MB Church. Mrs. R L Foulke introduced the speaker, who urged opposition to a Senate amendment and warned of polygamy’s spread. A Bay List church event with Latimer Mormon High Priest is planned next.
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Chupoh
R. L. Foulke
Durham
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Missionary Society
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Willy
United States Senate
Germany
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Congress
Louisite
Minafurt
Kansas
Roberts
America
Bay
Ghyrsh Aighur
Latimer
National Reform Association of Pittsburgh
Teachers Gather at Grinwold Home Social Session
Corry Teachers Association held a social session last evening at Mrs Ieanor Grinwold’s Mapla Avenue home. President Hattie Bon wivel reported nineteen teachers attended a 40-guest tureen supper at 6 30. A pleasant, quick session with visiting departed until September.
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Corry
Weekly Red Cross Meeting Last Night
The Corry Chapter A C of C held its weekly executive board meeting outlining plans to dispatch Red Cross nurses to aid Belgians. Donations totaled $24.11 with other gifts from Concord Auxiliary Beavers Auxiliary and an appeal for more supplies. Forty four new members were reported for May and the Red Cross work room will operate Wednesday from 1 to 10 o’clock.
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A. AC
P= Adelphia
Jncul
Colle Kradinite Red Cross
Ihatora Ily
Ihlankea
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Hwpter
Weeting Mills
Concorde Auxiliary
Red Cross
Corry Connell
J. Walter Clough
Walt
Morthrop
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