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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
1
United Press dispatches from Stockholm say Kerensky has been captured by troops. The report notes Bolshevik forces claim victory and that revolutionists are active in the capital. Reports describe unrest, opposition factions, and measures by authorities as the situation unfolds.
Reports from Stockholm say Kurensky was explored by embassy officials who warned against misinterpreting the Swedish findings. The embassy doubted the report’s authenticity while noting Bolshevik influence concerns in Petrograd and ongoing scrutiny by Russian authorities.
Chief Davis had held Joe Varner on larceny charges for weeks. This afternoon as Turner and the arresting officers moved toward entering the city, Varner broke away and fled south on South Street. A chase through the streets caused neighborhood excitement before Varner was recaptured near the Haymert plant. Winnifred Mertz, operated at the Cite Tow, is convalescing nicely.
United Press correspondent William Shop arrived in New York from Petrograd reporting on the wartime situation. He described two classes of Bolshevik supporters and warned of German spies influencing U.S. opinion, noting Lenine and Trotzky among dangerous agitators who wield sympathy for the war effort.
In the west end of town a wave of vandalism and theft unsettles residents. Reports describe broken windows, scattered belongings, and a basket of olives left behind. Police say several youths, ages 12 to 18, are under investigation with a hearing planned tonight, amid ongoing efforts to locate missing items and address the disturbance.
A disjointed report describes a botched wire operation near Concord with a severe clash at a mill and a bank. It claims a group seized 14,000 pounds in gold before fleeing by cadaly and attempting to escape with allied conspirators.
Miscellaneous notes detail Mids Mitty Downey leaving to accept a teaching position in New York. Miss Zena Koolite visits, plans for summer in Mureon with friends, and events at the Wenacho Auditors and Apalte Convent are mentioned. The community supports charity efforts for the Red Cross with ongoing services and meetings. A wedding party for Murton tront Tavitation area and a plan for a church gathering are reported, along with local concerns about a suspected draft dodger and the court handling of related inquiries.
In Columbus on election night early returns show Prohibition candidates leading by about 1,106 votes statewide. Localities remain to report which could shift the final result as the tallies come in from inland districts amid a tight statewide contest.
The Lyric opens this evening with a reopening of a theater program headlined by a petite favorite. The show features melodrama and affectionate scenes, with a focus on charm and illusion, highlighting talent and routines in a period-like performance.
The merchants banquet was a fine event with a generous menu and attentive service. Guests praised the organization, the speakers offered engaging talks, and the evenings program included socializing and a discussion on future dossiers. A substantial meal featured salted almonds, spring chicken with gravy, new potatoes, lettuce and tomato salad, strawberry ice cream, chocolate cake, and cheese toast.
United Press reports members of the national party longyir will organize a drive to raise funds for the Soldiers Christmas fund. Mrs James Levens has aided the effort, traveling to see years of service, with plans to deliver $160 to support veterans and their families. The group gathered at the home of Mrs RA Lindsley and discussed peripherally related civic duties. The afternoon meeting included a note of thanks to supporters and a plan to continue the work through the next week.
Provisional government struggles to maintain control as unrest continues. Kerensky faced new opposition while revolutionary factions maneuver for power amid political turmoil and shifting support within the city.
Funeral services for Leona Reynolds were held this afternoon at two o clock in the Cuttings Cemetery. The rites were conducted by Troy, with many tributes and expressions of esteem from family and friends. Interment followed at Cutting Cemetery as her sorrowing parents looked on.
A garbled Berlin report notes ongoing advances in transportation and industry. The story hints at Uions and unions shaping progress and mentions dates, locations, and figures though details are unclear. Strong entities include Berlin, United Press, and references to Progress and unions shaping outcomes.
American delegates arrived in London to attend the Allied War Conference to be held at the Prince Hall on November 15th. The mission was described as successful and favored by England as talks proceed amid wartime efforts.
Washington reports Italian forces on the Battlefront have checked the Austro German advance along the river. British and French troops are dispatched to Italy to reinforce, with the Italian line praised for heroic resistance and steadfast faith in General Cadona.
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