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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
7
German delegation agreed to full acceptance of Allied terms signaling probable end of the struggle. Hostilities ceased at two o clock by terms required by the Allies.
United Press reports the armistice terms accepted by Germany at 11 oclock this morning, with fighting ending three hours later. Allied advances included Sedan and a broad sweep toward German defenses, prompting hopes of a durable peace. The news was disseminated by United Press from France to officials including Secretary Baker and Admiral Wemyss, signaling a turning point in the war.
The Journal issued a special edition noting a likely end to the war. Reports say most of the population reacted with shock as news spread within minutes after twelve. A bulletin board update followed, confirming a final act of the war and related pullout notices.
A large fire destroyed the Taildig warehouse behind the IST Weil store and a nearby shop, with heavy damage to the Stennett rom and A G Standburg smithy. Fire officials suspect arson. youth Buxton was questioned, initially claiming multiple arsons but later recanted. The incident caused extensive property loss and disrupted local businesses.
Corpral Hawley of Company A was killed in action on Octotivi ts during the 28th division’s operations. He served previously in the Mexican border conflict and was 18 years old, the youngest son of the late Arlatopher and Mary Hayley. He was a Salvation Army worker and Scheol member, survived by two brothers B C and Folin and six sisters Arvilla Nelliny and four younger sisters.
Collins a British army veteran and former government inspector at Stan Ar Purbuckle plant leaves to take a pastor role in Chicago. He served two years in the English army, enlisted at war outbreak, and later worked as an inspector in new plants. Friends here regret his departure and wish him success.
City Solicitor and others concluded the boy had no involvement in the fires. He admitted meeting the arsonists and said he was told Yan was involved while investigators prepared further questions to probe other angles of the blaze.
Reports confirm a complete enemy rout on the western front as allied armies advance. In northern Prussia Kiel and Hamburg see garrison revolts and Socialists demand immediate peace amid turmoil in the Holstein region. Several towns declare revolutionary control as a great riot engulfs Hamburg.
Dispatches report a German peace commission reaching British lines amid Allied advances across northern France and Belgium. Paris expects Germany to answer hourly as French forces push to clear enemy positions from the Sambre to the Meuse and close northern exits from Ardennes.
An obituary notice reports the death of Sergeant Shambaugh, a member of the 119th Regiment, who saw action in France and China campaign areas. His family, including Mrs Teawrille and Tene Sumbaugh, were informed through M. T Siambaugh in this city.
Local notices urge an assembly on Pirat/A'aagay for a wartime activity. United Journal notes bulletin updates on developments as residents prepare for gatherings near Lal uy Fair and Wasson.
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