29 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1918
Page
1
Amid global upheaval, Hungary secedes from Austria while Allies smash Teuton lines. Revolts surge in Montenegro and Albania as Cetinje and Skutar endure siege action. British and Italian troops press along a 37 mile front, with farther Allied gains on the Western Front.
United Press reports on Allied front actions as American heavy artillery dominates the Western Front. Ambitious advances push toward the Plave and surrounding regions as Austrian defenses crack under Allied and Italian pressure. The war council in Vermaites prepares for decisive measures while Hungary and Montenegro see revolutionary shifts.
Fragmented dispatch recalls the Twenty-Eighth Division's role in the Argonne offensive, naming units such as the old Alxtonuth composite now the 212th, and detailing actions around Montblainville La Forge and Hill 808. It notes captured enemy positions, artillery, and the division's celebrated service and leadership under Major General Dow.
A telegraph from the Federal Bank of Cleveland congratulates the city on exceeding its quota in the Fourth Mortgage Drive. Ames P. Drown, chair of the drive, announces the city oversubscribed its loan by over 480,000 despite inflation and local hardships. The message praises the city’s fundraising effort amid wartime strain and economic difficulty.
A key meeting of the War Attdition Committee of the Board of Commerce outlined the United War Work Campaign planned for November 6 to 18. Leaders from YMHA, YWCA, Catholic War Council, Jewish Welfare Board, War Camp Community Service, American Library Association, Salvation Army, and others were named to form the local committee and set a $170,500,000 fundraising quota with a structured local subcommittee and chair.
Washington reports World War I leaders insist unconditional surrender remains the sole path to peace. Allies push terms on Germany while notes suggest Austria Hungary and other intertwined states seek independence. American writers foresee decisive actions at Versailles as crisis unfolds.
Fragmented OCR note mentions a Columbus prisoner Drorkdline or Drockting, described as a physician from Dunkirk New York. He reportedly registered for the draft near Columbus, with unclear references to wartime counties and dates in August, reflecting chaotic wartime register notes.
Misa Gertrude Lynch of Corry has enlisted in the Navy and will serve as secretary to Lieut Farvidon, naval inspector of ordnance, at the Corry area. Harry Arling leaves for Moeedville to resume work. Mr and Mrs Nick Rossier plan to move to Erie. Mrs M G Campbell of Salamanca visits her mother Mrs M Carroll. Mrs Michael Carroll and son are convalescing after illness.
The chairman announced the Local United War Work committee will hold its first meeting on Tuesday October 20. Mr DeRows moved the motion and it was carried unanimously. The secretary was instructed to notify committee members promptly and hours were set for War Activities and War-Wars committee cooperation.
An executive board meeting for Corry Chapter A Te A outlined bills paid and accounts current. Committees reported progress amid epidemic conditions. Red Cross efforts and a “Pets a Dollar” fund drive drew strong local support with volunteers being organized at Red Stone headquarters and through the Journal notices.
Test boxes this evening show five alarms. details are unclear. Names and places are garbled in OCR text, but the event involves testing equipment and a noted organization or attendees. Further readable facts are needed to clarify participants and location.
A Clymer resident was shot by a Turkish cook at a railroad construction camp near the city. The assailant, unnamed, fled after the clash as witnesses described the events surrounding the shooting and the wounded man’s condition. Police and authorities investigated while townspeople formed a vigilance effort. The wounded individual was taken to a local hospital in serious condition but gradually improving.
Yesterday sixty three men of the city registered with party lines showing a split between Democrats and Republicans while a few independents registered. Voting booths listed include Arlington Hotel, Brownell, and Frank Russell precincts with local officials guiding voters. Weather noted as clear.
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