11 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
1
The text discusses strength as a well balanced corporate profile with growing surplus, strong resources, ample cash reserves and a large equity position. It advocates management by experienced, conservatively-minded leaders and invites consideration of improving competitive capacity.
Erie county citizens urge erection of memorial hall to honor soldiers sailors and marines from Crawford and Erie counties who served in defense of the nation. The piece recalls Civil War regiments from 1861 including Col. McLane and Gaines Mill. It urges citizens to fund and dedicate a hall as a living tribute and civic right. John Miller signs off.
Unconfirmed dispatches in New York report Pope Pius X dead with details of the hour and place. Cable from Mandela and from Rome mention the pontiff’s demise as Bishops and officials in Rome and New York react to the news.
An appropriation by the Pennsylvania railroad funds extensive improvements at the local freight depot on First Ave. Plans include enlarging the front platform and erecting a large canopy over the freight area. The freight house capacity will be expanded and time saved in handling the high business volume. Start date not set. carpenters expected to begin within a few years, aiding Corry businessmen.
Albert Fountain of Las Cruces New Mexico son of a noted lawyer was executed by Mexican rebels in Parral after commanding a machine gun in a three day battle. He was offered a chance to escape, shot by guards planted for the purpose, with U S officials seeking a full investigation.
A reunion yesterday at Mrs A M Davis's home on Third Avenue Mys Davis, long a beloved neighbor, hosted the event for eight decades of friendship. Mrs Russell Waterhouse of Dunkirk NY and her daughter joined from out of town, walking from the depot to the Davis house as relatives and friends gathered to celebrate. Heavy Wrapping Taper for putting their carpets The Journal Office.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company forms farmers clubs on the Williamstown Division. Groves, Glen Iron, and Mim areas are cited as clubs with active member leadership. Clubs aim to aid the railroad's four year agricultural campaign through farmer cooperation and local leadership.
Thousands killed as villages near Baens del Toro Honduras are wiped out by the eruption of Chitiqui peak. Captain Olsgile of the United Trust steamship Port Morgan reports arrival with grim casualty estimates from the disaster zone.
Pennsylvania rations management announced plans to spend 5.6 million dollars for new freight depots and related improvements. In Hut tavure Wilt Duck Sesnon Glosas. Mariators April 11 notes a state game commission warning in Chat the weston Yor shooting with Ayoks.
A convoluted case centers on Azol W. Astorgren charged with abducting a child from Wilmington Delaware. A will from the mother allegedly named Mrs. Smith as guardian or beneficiary, triggering a custody dispute. The stepfather was arrested on a warrant, while Mrs. Smith pursues custody and extradition.
A garbled report from New Castle Penn April 1 describes Mrs Jack Hen defending against her husband during a late night incident. The tale mentions three other children, ages 16 and 19, and references Albert Stommits, a former York machinist at a linoleum works in Lancaster. The fragment hints at a shooting or heavy disturbance but remains unclear.
Public notice proclaims Corry Industrial Company promotes ice quality from its water source. It assures superior cooking and rolling standards and invites customers to purchase old newspapers from the Journal Office or seasonally.
We will carry Mille Crea Allin milk Butter mille Colthen products. Extra POS supplies in the afternoon. Photo cone orders vary. Carry Pure Mylk Go. We need more workers at the Nu Bone Corset factory for light work. Apply at the office second floor Ajax.
The fragment reflects a luncheon reference tied to Palm Remember our 11cept luncheon. No clear date location or participants are readable. Further context is needed to identify the event organizers or attendees.
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