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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces report light casualties in the St Mihiel push as German counterattacks slow. American and French units hold positions while Allied air and ground operations press the advance. Casualties described as light with most wounded expected to recover.
The Wareon district faces plans to cordon wartime production. a federal measure may force shutdowns of plants and stores. Citizens weigh impacts as officials discuss moving essential work inland and limiting shipping to preserve resources. The debate centers on Warrens output of war materiel and the effects on local industry and employment.
Thousands of miners walk out despite union orders while a major fire tears through the Mononga Valley Mfg Company plant on Monday. The blaze heavily damaged the main buildings, with investigators noting interior origins and insurance coverage for much of the loss. Officials and workers reported extensive damage and disruption to production as the community watched the unfolding incident.
Reports from the Western front describe a bold action by Company A with Willis and Sergeant Nehll leading an assault near the front lines. An officer was killed or captured and several prisoners taken as American forces advanced, with German positions targeted and a machine gun nest silenced. Broad notes indicate the tale was observed by front correspondents but full official details remain incomplete.
Wattaburg mourns Arlow Black of Meadville Company 6 of the 112th regiment killed in action “over there” while en route to Camp Hauosk. He resided in Wattaburg until shortly before enlistment, then moved to Mendville to work. Survived by his father, one brother, and one sister. MOyan lies nearby, and the community is grieved by the loss.
A damaged report from a Prank Hin paper notes a letter dated July and postmarked eight days after Private George Roosowh’s death. The forged missive, addressed to his wife, claims Rooweh was alive and awaiting release, while the piece hints at delayed administration and troop movements amid the war.
Three persons were seriously injured when an automobile overturned Saturday near Spartansburg. Brown of Oil City remained in a hospital with multiple broken ribs and a lung injury. A party of Corey residents assisted at the scene before all three victims were transported to hospitals. The most injured was Mr Brown who was brought to Oil City Hospital in critical condition.
The Federal Reserve Board urges stronger economy to free resources for use. It warns the nation must conserve and defer spending to ensure funds for essential needs and future growth. An economic policy emphasis targets higher production and long term stability.
The War Industries Board announced it will determine a fair profit for retailers amid profiteering complaints. It plans to establish wholesale price baselines so purchasers can verify retailer profits and simplify price checks nationwide.
William Howard of Union City suffered a gunshot wound to the leg while cleaning a firearm. He was treated at City Hospital and transported there by train after medical care by Dr. Bhorwood. The injury occurred Saturday afternoon and involved a bullet entering the knee area about ten inches above.
A Royal list from the American Expeditionary Force reports six Franklin residents among the casualties. Names include Frank G Harvey, William Palmer Goore, George Vs Worth, Robert I Ricalton, Charles W Anderson, and William G Heel. Several trainees are listed as killed in action or wounded severely with status updates pending official confirmation.
A motor vehicle owned by Charles T. Moore of Garland left the road late Saturday, plunging into a deep roadside ditch near a small bridge by the Howard tannery. After hours of work by teams, the car was hoisted back onto the road and continued east to Garland. Both Moore and his chauffeur escaped injury.
Fragmented dispatches describe British troops advancing today across a city front. Text shows heavy war-time jargon with unclear troop positions and mentions a large gun observed near the main avenue as patrols move along both riverbanks.
A letter to the City Board of Commerce from Morvyn Nast reports that many boys who came to Camp Dix weeks ago are well and enjoying activities. They describe boxing instructions daily, physical exercises, and an upcoming medical examination. They send regards to friends and thanks for the farewell from the Board of Commerce.
The Trophy Train will arrive in the city next Monday with representatives from United States sailors and local officials coordinating a grand arrival. Posters will be distributed citywide, and a schedule placing the train at the platform will lead to a ceremony featuring trophies from the facing Germans and other military equipment.
The region expects mild to warm conditions followed by a cooler change on Tuesday as a weather system moves through. Skies clear then partly cloudy with temperatures sliding to comfortable readings. Winds ease, precipitation chances minimal.
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