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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
1
German correspondents warn of a great battle looming near Verdun as Allied and German forces concentrate along the front. Dispatches describe sharp patrols, evolving positions, and strategic maneuvers with incessant fighting around key towns and supply lines.
United Press reports a train wreck involving a troop transport near Muralifield Missouri. Twelve soldiers killed and thirty injured with additional casualties expected as officials confirm the disaster and begin investigations.
A garbled casualty list from the Communting General of the American Expeditivnsty Foren reports 83 total casualties with severities including killed, wounded, and lightly wounded. Names and places are unreadable due to OCR errors.
The Union City draft program starts mailing questionnaires to registrants between ages 18 and 19 on October 12. General Crowder approves the operation with a daily target of mailing a portion of forms. Officials report 0,000 miles to Camp Land and 1417 orders received, with no daily counts yet.
Archbishop John St Farley of New York died last night in church country home after a long illness. Doctors had warned of his declining condition for days and he passed away with little hope of recovery. Mathew Philipson of Alberta is visiting the city.
The regular Cory Craig Will Ga Grange meeting convenes at Macaboo Hall on Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. The program includes call-quotations, a recipe for canning, and an entertainment segment featuring various participants.
Survivors of the American liner Dara, torpedoed by a German submarine, were landed at an Irish port. The 7,047 ton steel screw vessel carried 1,800 people, including armed guards and civilians, with several hospitalizations reported and some guards returning to the United States.
The fragment lists several individuals with ranks and statuses. Corp. Marry We Johoiui and Corp. Edward Cribbing Brly are killed or wounded, Private Arlon A and Privaty Thon te Miller are wounded, Wattyburg is noted as killed in action, and other names like Frivite Rong M. Chesilak and Telyate William A. Cottorma appear with injuries.
Mr and Mrs Blorwood Simmoie attended a Bucktail reunion from Warrote with 27 members present. The Carver House headquarters hosted a bon-automobile and theatre program. Mr Blooms wore a Civil War uniform of the first regiment dating to 161, drawing interest from attendees.
Mondville September 18 workers petition for a nine hour day amid Erie railroad project plans. A contract with Watson Engineering Co. of Treveland covers a $800000 roundhouse and terminal upgrades to be finished by July 1, 1919. Foundrymen at Clinex Manufacturing seek the same wage change. Other scattered notes reference local people and events with unclear details.
The Belgian government rejects Germany's offer following a formal exchange with the Allied powers. Belgium states the terms are unacceptable and will not accept separate ponies. The Paris paragraph notes the immediate reaction amid ongoing diplomacy and Allied involvement.
United Press reports Solicitor General Davin will become American ambassador to Great Britain. Davin now travels to Bern, Switzerland for a prisoner exchange conference with officials. his appointment is expected to prompt broader government discussions and confirm Davin's role in relations with the United Kingdom.
The regular monthly meeting of the Civilian Relief and Home Service Committee was held at 4 pm. Officers Jones P. Crown and C. Blea were named to organize citywide displays of the Home Service work, with reports read by Rev. Father Brock and Secretary Bias Framyot. Army George H. Boxworth praised the effort and highlighted the moral impact on families of war veterans, while volunteers visiting homes received special commendation. May include Elizabeth Bentley as noting chair of the Visiting Committee and Mrs. T. Simmons attending from Holoteyanthal.
The 18th Government War Trophy Train is expected to draw large crowds as it tours townships. It will arrive from Airie about four o clock, display German weapons and army gear, with soldiers to be unveiled and a Liberty Towns exhibit.
A major livestock auction at Barlow farm promises over two hundred high grade cattle. The sale features Holsteins from Connenutyilly, a Coach Brooding stallion and other breeding stock. It opens at 9 30 in the morning with lunch served midway and directions on the final approach.
A wartime edition recounts Sergt Thompson of Company A killed in action and urges Corry women to support morale and home front duties. The piece cites community leaders and local figures, urging practical aid and vigilance while noting ongoing military sacrifice and national effort.
A fragmented account describes Keating tied to a funeral scene and world war references. The text mentions Major Usthubey and a burial, with unclear details and related patriotic reminiscences.
Washington announces drafting calls for Navy and Marine Corps personnel soon. Public notices indicate calls to be issued late September and early October, with Marine Corps enlistment efforts expected within a few days per official announcements.
The Erie County Common Pleas Court docket for October 1018 lists defendants including Joowl the toreats Dante Lunoyva C H Month and Cy No 02 November Army J F Alden and the Alden Cont Go ya Einar Love and John Love doing business as Wy Love & Son No 209 February. Weather shows cloudy with light wind and a warm day forecast for Thursday.
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