02 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
1
United Press reports a tentative step toward republican government in Finland. Act proposes abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a president elected by a new parliament. Unclear date, text indicates debates and political rearrangements in Helsinki with international attention.
Follows changes at Bell Company as T F Giblin departs to take a new post in the city. Mr Cliin plans to leave within days and Corry man Oro steps in as minister of the Telephone in the city.
Raymond Fondiek chairman asks Corry Pennsylvania officials to organize a local committee to raise 640 dollars weekly for the national War Camp Community Recreation Service fund. Mayor Patterson names a representative slate to push the drive in Corry next week, aligning with Wilson and policymakers for wartime morale and training camps.
From Unitad Press reportreach from the front says Italian forces halted the Austro-German advance on the river Ting near Katy. General Cardona praised for defense as Austro-German patrols on the east bank suffered heavy losses and artillery fire continued through the morning.
The report outlines Britain and Russia addressing postwar debt issues while noting shifts in global markets. It mentions Italy, the Turkish situation, and foreign policy tensions as observers await clearer government actions and economic stability.
A lively meeting endorsed the county bond issue. Attendees included prominent figures from agriculture and commerce discussing campaign efforts and urging farmers to back the measure. The gathering praised the upcoming polls and pledged broad support to secure the bond approval.
Shyoral chatigon and Prank Swanson announce changes at Thomann grocery on North Contratrool. William Browklyn and others move to new roles while the Corry branch gains a new manager. Swanson marries Marion Faulkner in Documentown. Rosy Menning also joins the local team, stepping into duties after a recent move.
A Titusville man joins a new Corry firm as part of a local plumbing and contracting venture. Gilson, long active in the central Pennsylvania plumbing scene, leaves his prior post to partner with Anthony in a shop at the corner of Main and State. The firm plans a west Corry location and continued car and auto service connections.
Lynn Haight suffered a severe foot injury at a mill plant when a rolled pole beam fell, pinning his foot and crushing it. Co workers helped remove the steel fragments and he was later carried home in a cautious state. He wore heavy footwear that likely prevented worse damage though no bones were broken.
The document proclaims Sunday, November 4 as Go-to-Sunday-School Day in Pennsylvania. Governor Brumbaugh encourages all counties and churches to observe the day, stressing religious training for youth and the value of Sunday School in national character, urging family participation and public support.
United Press reports New York evidence urging swift U S action in World War I. The piece argues allied victory hinges on Russia stabilizing, and American troops must fuse with Western front efforts. It criticizes Allied caution and calls for immediate U S deployment to bolster Italy and pressure central powers.
The Pennsylvania Railroad introduces express trains on the Renown division with faster service to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. An evening express will follow, promising quicker shipments and general trip savings. Governor Brumbaugh proclaims Father and Son Day on November 5 1907 to foster intergenerational religious and moral outreach.
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