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27 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1917
Page
1
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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