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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
1
Operators in Conference with railroad officials at Oil City today seek a settlement to ongoing labor disruption. The talks aim to avert a strike by outlining concessions and timing for possible service restoration. Local officials watched closely as negotiations continued amid mounting freight delays.
Workers of the RenovO division reach a settlement after a meeting in the city. A subcommittee will confer with the railroad to secure wireless points, wage increases, and back pay. Ninety percent of operations resume by evening as factions accept a compromise.
Midville Sept 28 Draft Board No 1 of Crawford County called 26 men for service with 61 total men from the county. Names listed include Paul St John Tadblimille Roy M Bang Harold K Patchen Leslie L Sper Hurley F Paterson. several are reported to have enlisted elsewhere.
A government statement exonerates congressmen from involvement in a bribery inquiry. The dispatch notes the issue arose during a probe by a department official, with confirmation that no misconduct by the members is proven. The report cites official sources and stresses adherence to procedure in handling the inquiry.
United Press reports Washington debates limiting American troop transport to Europe as Allied demand for food and supplies grows. Government officials say reinforcements may be halted until Europe’s food situation improves and German manpower crumbles, with U.S. troops held back to support home front needs.
Fragmented report details a major blaze in Mobile causing about 300000 dollars in damage. Origins of the fire remain unknown as officials monitor rubble and advise on fresh investigative leads. Military reference appears garbled, noting potential German offensives and heavy artillery in Europe with uncertain linkage to the fire incident.
Police report a repeat pair of operatives connected to a gang seen between town and Punther Point. A woman also reports a pocket book, worth over sixty dollars, vanished between here and Medina City. Investigators work to halt the scheme.
A Corry motor club meeting last night discussed the proposed county bond plan. Members favor sharing benefits with Erie officials but expect county support for the project. A committee of eight will visit Brie next Tuesday to seek guarantees for funding in Corry to support the five year program.
A bright wreck south of Hydetown disrupted traffic on the Pennsylvania line last night. The crash, caused by a broken axle on one car, toppled four others into the Witoh, delaying trains on the division for hours. Train No 904, due in the city at 12:50 am, was rerouted via Irvington and did not arrive until around 1 am. City rumors of seventeen cars damaged near Tiovaville circulated but are unconfirmed.
London reports two German raiders shot down by anti aircraft fire and fighter defences. Security tightened as authorities noted minor damage and no reported casualties, with vigilance maintained over city districts and important targets.
The annual Rally Day service and Sunday School at the Presbyterian Church are set for tomorrow with a patriotic mission program titled Col umbin and Friends by Mrs Morgans class assisted by Miss Mildeall Crowell, orchestra and choir. The Rally Day offering supports underprivileged children, with about four dollars per month needed to sustain a child. Attendance is urged. visitors welcome and auto service available for those unable to attend.
Washington reports the movement to impeach Senator La Follette began as Senator Kellogg introduced a resolution from the Public Safety Committee at Minneapolis charging the senator with abuses of office. La Follette was not in the chamber when the resolution was introduced and entered shortly after.
A hurricane swept the island causing over 2 million dollars in losses. Relief parties arrived as victims faced food and shelter shortages. An appeal for assistance was made to the allied relief agencies and authorities.
The Tennsylvania issues a firm ultimatum to telegraph operators who have abandoned posts. Delays in train movement are blamed on the failure to report, with a 3200 a. m. Sunday deadline stated for return to duty. Those leaving the company will lose their positions. others may request a further hearing. Superintendent J. Rhoads urges prompt return to service. September 28, 1917.
Fragmentary weather note mentions wind and temperature in vague terms with illegible data. No clear location or time is readable.
Warren plans a new post office to be built east of Market Street by 50 feet on property owned by the Walker family. Construction to begin soon with a projected March 1, 1918 occupancy, following a failed library association site proposal and a government plan review.
United Press dispatch from Rome reports the Papal Secretary of State denied making any statement attributing a world peace plea to President Wilson. He said the American press misrepresented his remarks and garbled the interview, insisting no such comment was made.
By James A Muirrin notes a regimental parade in Augusta Ga where changes to the old regiment are outlined. The plan reorganizes companies with eight feet between tents and new staffing, increasing total strength to about 2,610 men including commissioned officers and enlisted ranks. The article describes parade events, formation, and the staff observed during the review.
A derailed railroad incident near Erie, Ohio, involved a passenger train from Ontario Avenue bound for Cleveland. Crew members described a violent derailment, with several cars leaving the track and injuries reported, while emergency responders attended the scene and initiated aid.
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