British And French Win Series Attacks In Ypres Region
British and French forces push in Ypres region as artillery gains and preliminary moves hint at a large forthcoming drive. French advances west of the British line yield prisoners and captured equipment. German setbacks widen as Allied activity resumes after several days of heavy bombardment.
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Ypres
Aaday
Tocal
Crona
Tate
London
Whawn & Xerian
Umit
Arin
UM Bride
Voldoak
Bouthenst
Quentin
Alana
Fitzsimmons Dies After Prolonged Battle In Chicago
Chicago reports the death of boxing champion Fitzsimmons marking the end of a five day struggle. The veteran fighter reportedly collapsed after a long bout with illness. Funeral arrangements are slated in Chicago with his son Robert traveling from New Jersey. The curtain falls on a storied career that influenced boxing history.
Corry Fuel Committee Chair Appointed by Potter
William Potter, State Fuel Administrator, ratified D. Warren DeKomyan as chairman of the Corry Fuel Committee. He urged the committee to avoid coal mining, sales, or transport interests and to report promptly on coal supply, prices, margins, and contracts with industrial plants. The Corry panel has filed over a dozen requests for fuel for local plants and awaits state review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Porter
D. Warren DeKomyan Chaitlain
Corry
Une
Comant LW
Atlor
Potiue
dwRoaay
Corry Bound
Corry Boars of Commerce
Tocal Planta
Hayneen Sun
Potter
Neadaluthors
Plubeieg
Grant Rate Increases to The Pennsy
United Press reports the Interstate Commerce Commission will raise rates for the Pennsylvania Railroad to ship iron and wines without a formal hearing. The order affects Pennsylvania, parts of West Virginia and Ohio, with a five day grace period after the portage date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Toteratate Commerce
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dermianion
One Killed and Two Hurt at Hammit Paper Plant Burst
A break in at the Hammermilt Paper Company plant led to the death of a man and injuries to two others. The incident occurred on a broad avenue near the main site, with initial reports indicating a fire and explosions. Hospitalization followed, and investigators began gathering details as the injured received treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammermilt Paper Company
Vo Kolok
Hamot
Fire in Center Street residence barely kept from spreading
Saturday night a fire alarm summoned the local company to Mrs W. W. Clinch Street home where clothing stored in a tub near a bath pipe ignited. Mrs A Lowle and Miss Lali Cox alerted others, and quick action by neighbors and fire crews halted the blaze before major damage.
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Mra. W
Clinch Street
Mre
Lowle
Missy Lali
Mrv. Shues
Kon
Tully
Banks Closed Wednesday Observes 4 Holiday
Banks in Uiety will be closed on Wednesday October 24 1818 to observe a four holiday per the President and Governor proclamation. Mrs Dr Wood will host Daughters of Tea Bells at her Park Street home this evening. Members are sewing for Red Cross with seven months work ahead. A two day McDougall Kitchen Cabinets demonstration in Wheeling at Garrett Furniture Company with a factory expert. lunch by Ward Brothers. Membership contest at Wheat Baptist Sunday School between Monn plas and White athens to conclude Sunday.
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Uiety
McDougall
Wheing
Garry Furniture Company
Atols
Coles
Courteny
Wawron Brothers
Wheat Baptist Sunday School
Mon'n Plas
Phite Athens
Overscription drive boosts Corry bank subscriptions
Byron Ingtins leads a campaign to push subscriptions to the Corry drive with Liberty Joan Wil downing a large amount and Drown confirming the total. The day brings a big personal subscription of 4000 from His Barlow of New York and Citizen's Nithbay Hlapke as well as expected large and many smaller pledges. Over subscription appears likely as organizers plan daily outreach to reach about 177000 dollars and surpass initial goals.
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Byron Ingtins
Liberty Joan Wil
Tony Blue
Bellag
Janie Brown
Drown
Corry
Fuota
Aeema
Community Notes on Saturday Events and Library Drive
A chaotic Saturday stream reports travels of motormen and a rush for library funds. A charity event at Hugh School Auditorium features Margaret Stahl, with proceeds for the new library. Washington-bound drafts and local receptions fold into a busy day with theater, food, and civic activities.
Dr Wood Attends Erie Conference
Dr Wood travels to Erie for a district Sunday School conference that drew representatives from the area. The day included discussions on Sabbath school work and plans for evening addresses on themes including temperance and other reform topics.
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DR. Wood
ERIE
Mrs Jewell Died Saturday Near Corry
Mrs Jewell aged 18 of Ly Jewell died Saturday at the firing what e of Ye family six miles south of Corry. She had been in poor health for a year and confined to bed for two months. Survived by two sons one at home and Florence of Tate and by a daughter Mrs Thompson who resides in Inda eastern part of the state. Funeral services are set for Tuesday morning at 11 o clock with interment at Went Spring Greek.
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L.Y. Jowell
Corry
Jowell
Nor Hell
Florry
Tate
Aloo
Chompson
Patriotism in Schools Program Noted in Trinity Area
On Wednesday afternoon all schools in Trinity Will give special programs with the High School participating. Topics include Liberty Bonds the cost of World War I and why we entered the war the consequences of a German victory and the aims of liberty and patriotism.
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Germany
German Air Loss Report From Belgium Operations
London October 22 report claims six German planes were destroyed in air combat over Belgium. British naval patrols claim heavy damage to German forces as Battle of the skies intensified.
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Bey Umise
London
Brith Naval
Belgium
Tapler
Ger
Niki
Thousands Of Serbs Starving Reported In War Devastation
Fragmented report from a field message describes thousands of Serbs starving and dying weekly in the Monadiir region as aid crews from the Red Cross note widespread destruction in more than thirty towns. The source warns of imminent deaths and worsening chaos amid the war and Allied alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monadiir
Teed Cross
Todlay
America
Interesting Grange meeting highlights local lodge ranks
Corry Grange held a regular session with a highly interesting gathering. The degree team conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class, with other matters discussed as officers planned future initiations and Junior degree organization efforts.
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Corry Grange
Uy Dveren Stall
Ninlor
Fie
Kaiser Plans Big Air Drive
Paris reports Germany plans a final effort to prevent U S participation in the war. Prisoners state Germany has completed two thousand new planes and a four engine bomber capable of carrying heavy bombs, with a massive air campaign expected in the coming months.
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United Press
Paris
Germany
United States
Reeu
Hes Bosn Perfectea
Ressler Service Held For Longtime Corry Resident
Martin Ressler, 86, longtime Corry resident, died Sunday after a brief illness. He came to Corry from Nantucket in 1823 with his family and helped found the Ressler hardware business, which later produced plane parts and became part of a local brake company. Survived by his wife, four sons, four daughters, and several grandchildren, his funeral will be at St Elizabeth Church on Wednesday at 9:40 AM with burial at St. Eliza cemetery.
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Martin Ressler
Bast Treet
Wisdler
Conia
van Seloken
Mr. Dhevsiar
Corry
Nunta
Bbs
Leens
Tord Titer
Jim
Thora Manuthes Hurtig Creo
Hnyine
Staten Brakeshow Company
Tessier
New York
Voluntsarm, Co. C
Hayward Post
Havlinge
Wits
Hur
Hin
Childern
Mirtin
Jr. Joseph
Nicholag
Wigan
Gertrude Ditch
Tea
Barbara Vrey
Dunkirk
Charles Fall
Rockhealer
Rose Kinch
Hamilton enjoys life at Camp Lee amid wartime letters
Warren County youth Joynold Hamilton, son of Men Jeny Hamilton, trains at Camp Lee Virginia with the Second Ammunition Company of the 205th Regiment. He writes home praising camp life despite some drafted men complaining of quotas. Possible reassignment to Long Island, NY is noted while he remains enthusiastic about his duties.
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Joynold Hamilon
Jeny Hamilton
Wartin County
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Hamilton
Warren County
205 Regiment
Long Island
N.Y
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Waw
Jersey
Thy Moody
Chilrey
Woimenday
Pitelmmona
MR. Rotter
Corry Fuel Board
Corry,Pa
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Barlow
Koporin
Alamos
Jona
North Centuarres
Columbus Straat
Will
Gerald Wood
Nortole
Woollemvao
Agen
Rey, Faulk
Twinfly
Chuton
United Preaxy
Workington
Atvorien Mint
Luli Security
Phix UkUkood
Avorsiiwerdpilon
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Delegaton Hwinu
Chuding
Kaiser
M. J. Ressler
Columbus Two
W. J. Stone
Moxburg
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