British Breakthrough at Arras Push Drove Deep Into German Lines
Haig reports a sudden four to five mile advance along the Arras front with tanks and infantry penetrating the Hindenburg defense. Key gains include Laymquere, Welun ridge, CautatTwite Woods, Muyeta court, and areas along the Canal Dunord. Stated objective Cambral near eight miles away, with Allied forces advancing rapidly and German defenses collapsing.
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Liiton
Haig
Tony
Uriefly
Tutlan
Aig
Innes
Arras St
Armixine
Hady
Camral
Whiten
Ine
Atlas
St. Quentin
Min
Stutt
Indhia
Siegfield
London
Asf
Hritih
Troy
Haig Nas
Nex
Pershing
Wedding Attended by Warren Visitors
Miss Alice Wetmore and A P Mount returned from Warren after attending the wedding of C L Wadeworth and Miss Hazel Crawford held at Warren Presbyterian Church last evening. The bride, well known locally, was escorted by Miss Wetmore. The ceremony drew a large crowd. the couple will reside in Warren.
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Alice Wetmore
A. J P. Mount
Warren
C. L. Wadeworth
Mian Hazel Crawford
Miss Wetmore
Whitadelphia
Berlin Admits Reverses in War Report
Berlin reports via London that British surprise attacks gained ground near Arras and that British infantry assaults were successful in parts of the front. The war office admits loss of Komr and equipment, with several villages reported to be captured by British forces.
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Berlin
London
Arras
War Office
Olds and Rogers Meet Charles Keating in Reunion
A Corry man writes from Mt Ol as to a brief furlough with Captain Rogers and J W Olds. They found Charles Keating and the Corry veterans at a camp, sharing a day of reunion before reassignment to training in France. The letter notes keen interest in news from Corry boys and their wartime experiences.
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J. W. Old
Mt Olas
15Th Engineers
France
Olds
Rogers
Keating
Tres Corry
Night School Opens At High School With Strong Turnout
The night school opened last evening at the high school with 31 enrolled students and six more present without enrollment. The shorthand class filled, typing fell short, and a second teacher, Miss Lemon, will teach Monday and Wednesday evenings while Tuesday and Thursday will be led by the new instructor. Evening classes will run Monday and Wednesday for newcomers in the first season.
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Miss Lemon
Willld
Memorial Window at Emmanuel Dedicated to Elliott Bonnell
Emmanuel Episcopal Church installed a memorial window for the late Elliott M. Bonnell. The 16 by 83 inch steel framed pane includes a Good Shepherd scene and a landscape with a memory inscription. Rudy Bros. of York, Pa. prepared and placed the heavy 800 pound window, honoring Bonnell’s thirty years as senior warden and long service.
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Elliott M. Bonnell
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Good Shepherd
Tallet
Emotl M. Bonnell
Rudy Bros
Itn Burg
York
Arm Amputation After Hunting Accident Near Corry
Alex Koestner, an employee of the Corry Brick and Tile Co., lost his left arm in a gun accident while hunting west of Corry. The gun discharged while Koestner dressed a rabbit, severely wounding him and necessitating amputation. Doctors fought to save his life as his condition remained critical.
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Alex Koestner
Lovells
Corry
Soestner
Nans
Mr. Koestner
Corry Brick and Tie Co
Ragh Daker
Koestner
Han
Mrn
Dr. Beynett
Miselly
Dr. Bennett
Man
Appeal for More Used Clothing Draws City Demand
The New Era Club reports remarkable demand for second hand clothing in the city and cannot meet it. Women are asked to notify Rev. Woodward or Alice Florence Whittlesey to donate articles. items will be sold at very low prices, with proceeds aiding the club’s charitable work.
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New Era Clit
Ciy
New Era Club
Flere
Aembehar|ity
Tony
Woodward
Aisa Plorence Whittlesey
Alverson Enlists in Marine Corps Band
Alverson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ii W Alverson, enlisted in the Marine Corps after previous weight issues and a waived medical disqualification. He reports to the Marine Barracks at Quantico Virginia to join one of the service bands. Alverson is a Corry High School graduate. Weather notes forecast rain tonight.
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Wiwing. Alverson
II W.alverson
Mrr
Alverson
Washington
Marine Barracks
Quantico
Corry
Marine Corps
N Alverson
Qorry High School
Will Assist K of C Fund Campaign
At a business meeting of Branch No 6 of the L C B A last evening the organization pledged $150 to the Knights of Columbus fund. The K C B A valley subscription brings the total to $740 to date. Officials are encouraged by the campaign prospects. An additional $250 was voted to St Joseph's Orphanage at Wice. A committee was appointed to work with the Knights of Columbus on the drive which will start next week.
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Cnrd
Knights of Columbus
K. GB. A
Kalehis
Columus
Mera
Bt. Joseph's
Wice
Knights of Coumibus
Robbery at Thipry Green Jewelry Store Netted Diamonds
An armed gang robbed Thipry Green Jewelry in downtown Minnowpans, seizing between 50 000 and 60 000 dollars worth of diamonds and 212 in cash. They forced employees into a back room and escaped. a porter narrowly avoided harm as the robbers rejected two trays of counterfeit jewels.
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Thipry Green
Market rally on Hindenburg disaster rumors lift steel stocks
New York reports stocks surged as news of a major blast at the Hindenburg spread. Lackawanna Steel rose to 78 7 8, Steel common to 97, and General Electric gained about 2 3 8 points as investors pushed prices higher on the day.
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Dy United Press
New York
Revolutionary Committee Seizes Control of Second Russian Army
Petrograd dispatch reports the revolutionary committee now fully controls the Second Russian Army, the first public acknowledgment since its retreat from Tarnopol last summer amid desertion and universal discontent. Rumors also claim Prince Yussupov and allies are being questioned on charges of conspiring with military leaders in a plot against the Bolsheviks.
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United Presa
Petrograd
Revolutionary Committee
Secon
Tarnopol
United Press
Ifi
Yussuhaf
Rasputin
Tostme
Man killed by train at Union City crossing
A train collision at Union City last evening killed a farmer from Centerville and seriously injured another man, John Allison, with his son Harry escaping unhurt. The incident occurred at the Sile Railroad crossing near the depot after gates reportedly remained up and snow obscured the whistle. The deceased farmer left a wife and eleven children.
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Union City
Allison
Industries
Centerville
Wis
Community Christmas Tree Plans Again in Uisenstead
A meeting of organizers for the Community Christmas Tree in Uisenstead discussed repeating the event this year. Attendees favored continuing the venture, agreed to inform local clergy to coordinate with congregations, and noted last year’s success with plans for a more elaborate program if undertaken again.
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Uisenstead
West
Mars
Csty
Four Hundred Attend L C B A Card Party at Maccabgu Hall
Four hundred attended the L C B A card party and social at Maccabgu Hall. Miss Nolte Hand, chairman, said about 170 dollars will be raised after expenses for St Thomas Church improvements. Souvenirs were awarded to Mya D. B. Sullivan and D. A. Teel.
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Mora
Avebinig
Maccabgu Hall
Nolte Hand
St. Thomas Church
Mya D. B. Sullivan
D. A. Teel
Podro
L. C
Possible Error In Co A Return Alters City Commission Outcome
Erie reports from Camp Len Corry and Fort Niagara show two sections of votes for City Commission. Preliminary tallies favored Laurie Selste and Weaver, with Brown and Selste contesting. later Camp Lee results favored Selste by four to none, potentially changing who wins. Delays in Camp Lee ballots sparked controversy and calls for a rush of camp votes. Local official Yard condemns the delay as unwarranted and insists on rapid processing. Farther unofficial counts place Guy Fox ahead for sheriff by a margin of 847 votes when including city, county and soldier votes.
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Erie
Montes
Charles M.else
Tunity Commission
C.f.rownesent
Manxer
Camp Len
Corry
City Commission
Heryine
Laurie
Hiss Selste
Weaver
Olds
Christie
Blisy J
Christin
Howard
Amd
Camp Lee
Selste
Brown
Tutter
Camp
White Brown
Sélafo
Selofo
Jamon F. Yard
Southern Txorean Company
Adams Express Company
Ark
Southern Express Company
Henry Brouillior
Yard
Cimp
Winyl
Guy Fox
Robert H. Brandt
Rassiron Fox
Diaz Reported in Mexico Amid Rebel Funding Claim
Information from authentic sources states Mole Ding was offered 4 million dollars to start a counterrevolution against the government. Diaz and his followers were said to receive large sums, with Diaz possibly in Mexico at present.
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United Press
Washington
Mole Ding
Wea Eer
Diaz m
Mexico
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Atibe Pry Ry, Ph
Marne
Chas. Keating
Emmanuel
C. Fund
Minnowpans, Ser
UNION
R. R. Crossing
L.C.B.A
Sessle
Selsle
Felix Diaz
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