Corryites in London Write of War Experiences
A Corry Journal reader in London, W. A. Johns, describes life eight miles from London Bridge, amid troop mobilization and Red Cross trains. He recalls wounded arriving at a military hospital, guards at Woolwich Arsenal, price changes, and his wish to share impressions while hoping for U.S. neutrality.
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London
Corry
Corry Journal
London’ Bridge
Red Cross
Gate Station
Helton
Siti
Siti, Women Ani Otitdyan
Woolwich Arsenal
Wool Wich Arsenal
Poncotul
Germany
Rall‘road
W. A. Johns
Roosevelt Men to Erie in County Convention Delegation
A large delegation from Corry members of the Washington Party traveled to Erie this morning to attend the county convention at the courthouse. Notable attendees include W. W. Morgaridze, Wm. Mulkie, W. H. Cole, J. H. Richards, J. B. Brown, R. W. Brown, Jacob Young, W. A. Steen, W. L. Peake, John Dunbar and others. The convention will select officers and map campaign work for the coming period. Local Progressives claim the party is in first class condition in the district.
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Corry
Washington
Erie
W. W. Morgaridze
Wm. Mulkie
W. H. Cole
J. H. Richards
J. B. Brown
R. W. Brown
Jacob Young
W A. Steen
W. L. Peake
John Dunbar
Court House
War brace ending says Bryan today
Bryan declares the war in Europe is ending and militarism fading in a Star Spangled Banner Centennial address. He says the war in the United States has ended and the draw of Europe nears closure, noting a convulsion across the continent and the need to end militarism.
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Bryan
Vaynero Mallinore
Europe
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Sealers Conference Seeks Standard Grapevine Basket Weight
Sealer Charles Keating joined Erie officials for a conference on grape baskets used by local growers. Big growers George Fierce and John Mottler discussed state law compliance and plans to push a standard New York style 28 pound basket. Senator Clark was set to attend the meeting of growers.
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Sealer
Weighta
Meamares
Charles Keating
Erie
Wich
George Fierce
John Mottler
Keating
Harrisburg
New York State
Senator Clark
Democratic campaign schedule outlined for coming week
Harrisburg Sept 12 The Democratic campaign continues in the same tone as the opening tour. Congressman Palmer to intensify attacks on the Penrose indictment of fifty counts. Mr McCormick, backed by Progressive and Democrats, to press State Government extravagance and incompetence. Campaign events listed for Monday and Tuesday include Montgomery County Norris town Doylestown Bristol and public square gatherings in Dunheannon Millers town Enterprise Theater Bristol. Continued on Page
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Harrisburg
Palmer
Penrose Record
McCormick
Stendes
Montgomery
Norristown
Ubas Mt
Bucks
Doylestown
Enterpriva
Bristol
Tuoalay
Public Square
Duheannon
Millera Town
Thomps
Kaiser’s Army Retreat Shapes Up As Front Collapses
The German center resists while Allied assaults push back exhausted German forces. Supplies of food and ammunition wane as reinforcements fail. Russians push in Galicia and Lemberg. Belgians clear Scheldt district. Six thousand prisoners taken by British. German retreat becomes a rout. News from London, Petrograd, and Paris confirms rapid German demoralization and evacuations.
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Paris
Germany
East Prussia
Hera
Kalser
Franchava
Minck
Lemberg
Galleia
Dank
Shelbs
Kaiser
France
Jabout
Ghent
Alfred
Argonne
von Buelow
von Kluk'u
United Press
London
Franca
Petrograd
Galacia
Austrans
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Soussie Tul Cie Strong
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Pennsylvania
Meli
Roosevelt
Sealers
Palmer and McCormick Party
Variy
War Office
Argonne Forsal
Paria
le Francois
Bismark
Oil City Crust Company
Il Giny. Ga
Citizens National Bank
Worry
United States Depository For Postal Savings
Desmond
GM. Bartow
Jas. L. West
A. W. Parker Asst
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