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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
Amid heavy fighting on the Western Front Allied and German forces exchange positions with French British and American units claiming new gains and retreats. Reports describe advancing lines southward toward Heap Rhoine near Verdun and tensions mounting as artillery and armor drive shifts along multiple sectors with no decisive breakthrough.
The article notes anticipated increases in student enrollment due to new class rooms and adjusted timetables. It cites local officials and parents predicting higher attendance as families respond to expanded facilities and organized intake plans.
A United Press dispatch from Washington reports that the United States plans no new declaration of war against Turkey and will evacuate Turkish areas. The note indicates the U S government expects no future war declaration and mentions hospital movements and Persian officials. Also noted is a Chicago game starting at 8 40 p m central time and a bulletin interview on movies. Misa Helen Wikinal, visiting, left for Cleveland.
The article lists local registrars assigned to oversee voter registration across wards and precincts, detailing roles, locations, and deadlines. It notes registrars will register voters at specified polling places and that names are appointed by party officials.
A War Department telegram arrived stating Wayne Frank Way of Wentfield New York was killed in action in the Marine Infantry. The 20 year old serviceman had served in the infantry and went overseas with his unit. The message notes his death during the present conflict as part of the moving wartime casualties.
The grand jury in Erie found true bills against local men charged with larceny of leather from the Howard Tannery Co and Pennsylvania Railroad freight house. The three men will stand trial next week. The September hospital board meeting discussed routine business including bills and progress on the new furnace, coal fortage, and related preparations.
A powerful explosion tore through the Podern Building in Chicago injuring about 75 with four dead at the scene. Police and investigators surrounded the area within minutes as a suspect was seized in a nearby building. The blast prompted a citywide search for the perpetrator and heightened tensions across the community.
Howard Hollant of the Standard Turnbuckle plant is transferred to Buffalo to join the Aviation service of the Army as an inspector of maternity at Cirase Plant. J Daly Mitchell Osborne Tes Leo OG Charles Tilly and Guy Templeton also receive transfer orders to Buffalo and Philadelphia respectively.
Fire officials probe an early morning incendiary blaze on Maple Avenue near Main Street injuring none and causing extensive damage to the Stow Company building and adjacent storefronts. Investigators seek suspects as authorities work to contain the blaze and determine motive amid a string of recent arson attempts in the area.
United Press reports Railway Administration approves wage increases for railway workers including clerks station men and engine room staff. Monthly salaries rise by twenty five dollars and hourly rates by twelve cents, with promotions and grievance handling outlined by Director McAdoo. Total cost to the operation remains undisclosed.
Local men from Warren county appear on the selective service list for the call to the colors. Alfred C. Haxelting George Tf. Austin Corry R. B.D. and Walter J. Spoon of Columbus are named among registrants. Forty seven Warren county men depart today for Camp Greenleaf.
Corry boys of Company 1 and the 112th Regiment engaged near Franklin during a raid. Major Smathers led the action while Franklin boys fought bravely and suffered captives, with reports noting the village’s defense and the Curtis unit’s retreat after initial clashes.
Coroner Chapman prepared to hold an inquest into the death of a Clymer man killed near Garland. Witnesses described injuries from a road incident. The victim’s wife and a hospital superintendent provided details as authorities investigated motive and sequence of events before the planned inquest. The man was traveling toward Watro County to join his brother in Youngsville when struck.
Daily shipments of yearling brook trout are sent to streams across the state. This morning the consignments reach Ty coming and Bradford counties, with Ek and Clear Hold to follow and Samuel slayfish distributed to Custom county. Each shipment contains 2000 to 3000 fish.
Notice lists Call No. 1290 seeking 267 men to report to Lehigh University in South Bethlehem for carpentry concrete work electrical and telegraph trades. Call No. 1297 seeks 30 men for no automobile mechanics at University of Pittsburgh. Call No. 1290 in for 108 men to Bowman Technical School for instrument repair. Morning weather cloudy. Friday expected fair.
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