Corry suffragists prepare for campaign in Erie County
Mra D De Peacken presides as Corry Woman's Suffrage Society gathers in Erie County meeting. Delegates from rural districts attend at the public library to plan active poll work and a determined effort to pass the amendment in November. County Commissioner Grant Smith asked to lead, and voters were briefed on ballot forms and marking methods.
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CORRY
Erie County Association
Mra
D. de Peacken
Lie Corry Woman's Surfrnge Society
Keri
Hilu
Avary
Virle Hay Boen
Grant Smith
Serbians Hold Line as Invading Army Faces Winter Plans
Reports from Vienna and London confirm Serbian repulse of four Austrian and German assaults. Vienna notes strong Serbian footholds along the Danube while British sources caution no renewed offensive by von Mackensen until reinforcements arrive. In Corry, Sparks’ Circus plans to winter, prompting talks on using grounds year round to boost downtown business and pay for winter maintenance.
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Gisgatohet
Vienna
Danube
Sabo
Dring
Kuccoms
London
von Mackenson
Corry
Board of Commerce and Industry
Onlving Park Association
Sparks’ Grieva
Avery
Russians Gain Near Dvinsk On Front Report
London October 1 report says Russian forces near Dvinsk advanced while German and Austro-Hungarian positions shifted. The claim notes a major victory with hundreds of prisoners taken and additional captives reported, amid contested gains on the front.
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United Proap
London
Dyinsk
Santara Front
Blaya
Lotak
Kaiser Heads to Serbian Frontier Amid Invasion Talks
Reports from Amsterdam October 9 state the Kaiser has left for the Serbian frontier to meet General von Mackensen for a final conference on the invasion provocation. Berlin also notes Ferdinand of Bulgaria has assumed command in the theater.
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Ily United Provs
Ammterdaim
Kaiser
Vondlr
von Mackensen
Berlin
Cran Pertinand
Hilgaris
Nis
Baniat
Brand Appointed Chief of Washington Markets Bureau
Charles John Brand is named chief of the bureau of markets in Washington. He plans to provide useful information about distributing produce to markets and will aim for a four percent windfall on trade while guiding producers. Brand, born October 24, 1978, is a University of Minnesota graduate.
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Charles Joan Brand
Bureau of Markets
Washington
Rossiter Seeks Court Order Over Primary Clause in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg today attorney for A P Rossiter of Erie sought an injunction against Secretary of the Commonwealth Wood to prevent placing Joseph Force Brown on the ballot in November. Rossiter argues his primary vote total makes him the sole candidate for judge and wants a court ruling on the 80 percent clause in the nonpartisan primary law.
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United Pyons
Harrisburg
Daydhl County
A. P. Rossiter
Erie
Commonwealth Wood
Joseph Force
Hallo
Fidge
Brio Tinity
Rosalter
Ariien
Weather Forecast: Fair Tonight With Heavy Frost
The report notes a clear night with a heavy frost expected. Sunday looks fair and continues cold. Temperatures are projected to stay low with brisk conditions in the open.
Stolen property recovered as police halt case at owners request
Afternoon search at Maple Avenue home of Mrs. Ralph Weaver yielded full recovery of the loot. Police, led by Patrolman Merritt, found silverware, linens, a brown dress, and other items hidden in a trunk and behind a door. Owners asked officers to stop active pursuit, and the investigation was suspended.
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Ralph Weaver
Maple Avenue
Wilbur Mareritt
Cape
Merritt
Hawkins
Sors Davis
Thorn
Ideal Weather For Today's Big Game In Philadelphia
News notes a cool fair October day for the second World Series game in Philadelphia. Field conditions are described as splendid and players face minimal weather issues. President Wilson and a party of officials attend, with expectations of a larger crowd than yesterday's opener.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Galt
Amputation Of Little Gerald Lute’s Foot At Corry Hospital
A young boy named Gerald Lute, son of Mr and Mrs John Litz of Rail road Street, had his left foot amputated at Corry Hospital after a severe injury from playing near freight cars. Doctors initially hoped to save the foot but infection and worsening injury necessitated removal above the ankle. The operation succeeded but the patient’s condition remained serious the next day.
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Gerald Lute
Corry
Paisnt
Johnitz
Railrond Street
Reading Rooms and Gym Opened at Pel Methodist Church
The Pel Methodist Church opened its reading rooms for boys and girls this season. A large supply of periodicals was arranged and will attract many youths during the first week. The gymnasium will open next Monday for men, with Tuesday and Wednesday events and classes for Indians, girls, and boys to follow, under Mrs. Hut and Mrs. George Bunce.
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Pel
Mohidy
Mra
Bonnteal
Slasson
George Bunce
No Trace Found Of Train Bandits In West Virginia
United Press dispatch reports no new clues in the West Virginia train robbery case. Post Office officials say the heist involved about 181 packages with roughly 100000 dollars in new currency, while other parcels held little of value. Governors and federal detectives pursue possibilities of insider involvement among railway workers or post office staff.
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United Brags
Wparkershire
W. Va
Post Offee
Hatfield
Minnage
Post Office Department
Washington
French Actions From New Positions Reported
United Frees reports from London in October that French forces near Les Trapeza and surrounding areas repulse German artillery attacks. British sources say German resistance remains stubborn with aggressive countermeasures. Paris notes renewed German assaults overnight near St. Vaunt and Nivuville, while French hold ground in Parroy Forest and West Argonne.
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United Frees
London
Les Trapeza
Wyle
Parle
St. Vaaut
Nivuville
Parroy Forest
Argonne
Germany
Submarine claims clash over German losses
Amsterdam reports on October 8 that German admiralty claims and British wartime press accounts diverge over submarine losses. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the dispute centers on how many U boats were destroyed and by whom during the war.
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Amsterdam
Fritch
Grantor Musber
Lin Wyatt
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Charles John Brand
Mans
George T. Marye
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Ter
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Rumuentu Petro
Rossiter
Little Lad
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