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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1917

Page

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Fragmented Ne Stateing About June Event With Us

Fragmented OCR text hints at a June event involving Chie and a ve y. Names and details are unclear, but appears to reference a collaboration or gathering in a locale with uncertain specifics.

City adopts fourteen mill tax rate with varied salary hikes

City commission approves a fourteen mill tax rate for the coming year and increases salaries for city employees. The ordinances set pay for the engineer at 1600 with no extra staff, update the civil service commission, and adjust stipends for police, drivers, and other officials. The action also includes a street use permit for Standard Screw Company and ongoing budget appropriations.

Pattern Brown Cfty Mertotore Usaf Thing Rabmn Tnetree Evaning Standard Screw Company

Wilson Won’t Ask New War Move Yet Congress Call

Washington reports President Wilson will not ask Congress for a declaration of war against Austria as it awaits a clash between American and Austro forces. Congress plans to remain in session about six months with no firm program. Senate may consider government control of railroads and broad draft expansion for ages 19 to 40.

Washington Wilson Congress Congrem Austria Brody

Aged Man Sentenced for Bigamy in Crawford County

In Crawford county court Judge Pravh sentenced elderly A. J. Sites to a fine of 500 and a term of bivol via bigamy charges. A Philadelphia wife, long forgotten, was discovered to be living. the defendant admitted prior marriage despite years of silence.

United Preas Mendville Pravh Crawford County Court Fihlomning A. J Diliamy Morlotgel Biter Philad Vila Fro

Japan's Mission Here Today Arrives in New York

Tokio reports Viscount Janiand party arrived today and praised U S war preparations. They cited American factory output and munition production as key to a swift war end, noting strong U S friendship with Japan despite the vast war effort.

Tokio United States Jani Aerriver Barly America Ishi Japan Ehtet

Grange Program Set for Saturday at Corry Orange

Corry Orange will hold its regular Grange meeting next Saturday afternoon at Maccabees Hall. A class of candidates will be initiated in the third and second degrees. The program includes a roll call, readings, discussions on women’s work, and a division on inheritance laws, with names of local speakers and participants.

Corry Orange Maccabees Hall M. J. J Smitth Ivan Wright Vrc Muna Christman Baxon Mra Rank Wrewall Mudle Warnar McCray Lona Jewell Divchionton Bar Hilsrand

Board of Commerce to publish review of its work

Tomorrow evening the Corry Board of Commerce will publish a full page in the Journal detailing its activities since organization. The record highlights efforts to curb water rate increases, protect public service patrons, and oppose Pennsylvania Gas Company rate hikes. It also notes wartime and coal shortage campaigns and urges citizens to join the Board of Commerce and Industry.

Corry Pennsylvania Gas Company Board of Commerce James Board of Commerce and Industry

Retired P.R.R. Engineer Dies After Long Career

Tuvaville November Charles D Morton aged 68 long railroad service with PIR and predecessors. Born Sugar Grove Warren County May 11 1959 he moved to Jamestown and joined Atlantic and Grant Western now Erie railroad. He lived in Titusville after retirement and married Anna Pair on April 20 1877. A son Marion worked for New York Central in Jefferson Ohio as agent and surgeon.

Tuvaville Charles D. Morton PIR Old Atlantic and Grant Western Erie Railroad Oll Crowi Pennsylvania Line Titusville Anna Pair Corry Marion New York Central Jefferson, O

Fourth Monthly Merchants Sale in Tomorrow’s Journal

Tomorrow’s Journal features a buyers guide announcing a fourth big cooperative sale to be held next Saturday by local merchants. The event promises practical goods and special offers, with participation from Thinly-one toon storan and Red Pennant stores providing bargains. This teaser hints at a full page buyers guide in the Wednesday Journal and the following Saturday edition.

Bayo Toon Storan Wilden Thas ‘Bargelin

Justify American Embargo and Its Continued Support

Nov. 27, political editorial argues for the American embargo as necessary to back the war effort. Officials defend the stance despite Holland’s objection, insisting neutral nations must ship their own cargoes to feed allies and sustain U.S. progress in the war.

Wentington Jon Ua Preoder van der Lind Holland America Jay Uld United States

Day States Soon Says Brumba ugh

In Tituburgh on November 26 Governor Martin Hruntbaugh gave a Thames xliving address at Second Presbyterian Church. He designated actions for which Pennsylvanians should be thankful and urged banishing King Alcohol before Pennsylvania becomes a white state. He claimed there are twenty eight white states and Pennsylvania should join soon.

Tituburgh Vonnaylvatia

Annual Ball at Armory Tomorrow by Stanford Hose Company

Arrangements are complete for the Annual Thanksplying Hire ball of the Stanford Hose Company to be held at the State Armory tomorrow evening. A fine program with Waller Orchestra and a variety of musical numbers and readings is planned for guests.

Stanford Hose Company State Armory Waller N Orcestra Pointer-Page George Bosworth N. Dell Darling George Thomas James Wright Bander Tom Bawgor Mark ‘Twain Mildred Crowell Plotrie Jamon Wright Mrs.Bosworth Mw. Darling Ménora Thomas and Wright

Son Saved Mother From Fame Mrs Giblin Reports Pittsburg Red Cross

Mrs Giblin presented the Pittsburg Red Cross meeting report from Corry Chapter at the Board of Commerce building. Delegates from western Pennsylvania eyed a campaign to enroll fifteen million members nationwide, aiming to support troops and allies with hospital garments and surgical dressings.

Giblin Pittsburg Red Cross Med Crowe Euirone Mars Goblin Pennsylvania Board of Commerce Fowler Powler Colgate & Company Aleas i Ameriein Red Cony Menshera Ltrand Nico Ber

Narrow escape as Mrs Damon almost burns in home fire

Mrs Damon of Wirth avenue narrowly escaped serious injuries when a dress clothing incident ignited from an open flame. Her son Ora Damon helped, extinguishing the flames with a blanket, while Mrs Damon suffered severe burns to a hand and arm but was not seriously hurt. The son’s quick actions likely prevented a fatal outcome and he was reported resting comfortably later.

Wo. Damon Wirth Ave Damon Bamem

Will Double Membership Of Board Will Double Membership Of Board

The Board of Commerce and Industry directors and a nervous campaign committee met to plan a new member drive next week. The drive aims to create a full working organization with ward campaigns and active citizen involvement to more than double current membership.

Board of Commerce and Anduatry Ward Reas

Second Lieutenant Sullinger Named From Fort Niagara Camp

The Fort Niagara training camp announced Second Lieutenant George Sullinger of Corry is assigned to the infantry in Tacoma Washington. Three Corry men, Geiger Case and Sullinger, were commissioned as First Lieutenants and posted to Yaphank. Sullinger ran a Sprigateeot farm before enlistment and gains praise for military experience. Corry friends await the other two arrivals later this week.

Fort Niagara George Sullinger Sullinger Tacoma Washington Corry Port Niagra Sprigateeot

Weather Update Clouds Tonight With Warmer Month Outlook

Cloudy conditions prevail tonight with a likely rise in temperatures. The forecast hints at a warmer trend through the month portion, though exact values remain uncertain.

Worker Injured at Howard Cut Bolt Company Plant

Arthur Woodard, an employee at the Howard Cut Bolt Company, suffered a severe hand injury in the cut nose department when his hand fouled a die, losing part of one finger and tearing his thumb. He was taken to a hospital after Dr. Stith treated him on site. prognosis hopeful for save of the thumb.

Arthur Woodard Howard Cut Bolé Company Woodard Stith Jim

Bourlon Sector Still Scene Of Heavy Fighting

British and German forces clash in Bourlon Woods with heavy fighting around Bourlon village. Reports say both sides hold portions of the town, with continuous charges and countercharges as snowbound fronts impede artillery movement. Austrians face blizzards on the Italian front while British troops prepare for trench action in Italy.

Bourlon Sector United Prey London Bourlon Woods Pield Marshall Halg Lip War Office Boution Italy He Jong

Death of Mr Wentworth in this City

Gary W Wentworth longtime resident dies after a lingering illness last evening. Survived by wife daughter Mrs Leon Lindgley mother Mrs Mary M Bevis and three sisters Mrs C B Porter Mrs W P Porter and Mrs C P Johnson of Philadelphia. Funeral Thursday at 4 30 PM at the Presbyterian Church with Masonic Fraternity conduct. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Gary W. W Wentworth Wentworth Leon Lindgley Mary M. Bevis C.B. Porter W. P. Porter C. P. Johnson Philadelphia Presbyterian Church Memient Pine Grove Maonic Fraternity

Corry Man in Aviation Service Enlists in Texas

Harry Beattie, a well known Corry man, has enlisted in the aviation service in Houston Texas. He was ordered to report to the training school, with the date set for Monday. Friends express surprise at his decision and note he has joined the air corps with no prior intimation.

Harry Beattie Houston Texas Beattie Wietlow Corps Tena Corry James iMornin Thaliei

Also Mentioned on This Page

NTAX Grange P.R.R U.S Uailea Broan Brumbaugh Armory BIG R. C Ana Employe Trone Omfograw Eric MR. Wentworth
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