08 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1912
Page
1
The text highlights strong bank capital, abundant resources, and a conservative path for ongoing business progress. It invites consideration of these facts as part of a broader, steady growth strategy and Surplus funds support service and expansion while maintaining prudentfinancial management.
The Sunday Dispatch highlights Corry as the second city in growth with fifty plus years of development in industry and society. It notes May or Alexanian leading civic projects, postal route significance, and local officials’ roles as the city expands, with features on the trade, hospital, races, and a forthcoming $85,000 building project. It honors M. L. Spiesman’s 47th anniversary in business at First Avenue and Union, and previews municipal improvements, a $125,000 highway expansion, a $5,000 fire truck, and a $10,000 public mausoleum, with portraits and local recollections.
JquTWOL De Corry was formally chosen as captain of the University of Pennsylvania basketball team in a team dinner at Kugler’s restaurant. He was unanimously selected for his guard prowess and leadership potential for the next season.
Strong union city turnout Saturday night prompts a rush of visitors from Corry and nearby areas. Pennsylvania railroad officials report selling over 125 tickets for a seven o clock ferry and many shoppers leave with bottled goods and clothing items. Local merchants claim substantial sales with estimates around $800 to $400 in revenue from the turnout and overnight visitors lingered into the morning.
Fred Lauer Wells Fargo Express agent reports relief shipments of tents supplies money food and clothing for Mississippi valley flood victims. Items must be signed to authorized charitable institutions or municipal authorities to qualify. Unclear if shipments will arrive. local groups await further word as relief efforts continue.
A two story frame building at Ackorna and Parlor avenues in Passaic New Jersey toppled during a gale on a rainy afternoon. The dwelling owned by Louis Cole and He Mann sat on the street after the wind struck. Fire and police reported no other injuries as the structure collapsed into the roadway with a loud roar and explosion.
A garbled April report alleges Senator Mark Smith of Arizona assaulted a person in an elevator at a Washington hotel. The text mentions hotel management and conductors involved, but details are unclear due to the damaged source. The claim centers on alleged slapping of a colored individual in the elevator.
Proteason Rotch of Cambridge and Abbott Rotch, famed in meteorology at Harvard, faced a Nirvana breakdown following overwork. Much of his recent time was spent on completing charts of atmospheric patterns for Surofinuts and mvintora, with ties to Nila Howton at home.
A violent tornado struck South Tallebur, Mona county, near Middletown, causing widespread destruction. Buildings collapsed, a three story general store roof tore away, and several mills and the Falls hotel area were demolished. The Presbyterian pastor suffered a broken leg, and numerous injuries were reported as residents fled into the streets seeking safety.
The body of Stephen Dixon a 40 year old carpenter was found lying near the town edge with more than 26 wounds to the face neck and chest his jacket inside out his wife and two children nearby. A trail of blood extended 400 feet along the riverbank suggesting a motive tied to money as investigators search the village outskirts for answers.
Fragmented notice mentions Conny Fura Milk Co and Children In Russia. States about 1000 children born in Russia, about half reach age five. Claims piles can be cured in 0 to 14 days with a money-back promise, then references PAZO and prices 30 cents.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a maple syrup and sugar sale, with garbled names and a postal inquiry. It mentions a Mr or Mrs Gill and a Bio owner and a postal to Corry Pennsylvania, likely a local sale or advertisement. Details are unreadable and uncertain.
Advertisement seeks more female workers for light duties at a corset factory. The offer promises good daytime hours and on-site application on the first floor. The Journal Office is listed as the contact point for applicants.
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