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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1915
Page
2
A reform minded editorial calls for a legislative probe into state financed institutions in Allegheny County. It highlights graft and questionable appropriations for hospitals and orphan homes, notes past scandals, and urges a commission to expose how funds are spent and improve oversight.
The new state drug laws curb street narcotics selling with harsher penalties, while federal narcotics controls aid enforcement. Reports from New York City hospitals show capacity strains as patients seek treatment, with cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia noting rising prosecutions and shifting dealer behavior. Governor Bhunthauga backs Local Option, amid calls for broader curbs and treatment.
Corry point Street in the local option bill, governors of the state supportive, test vote scheduled for Harrisburg next Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Agreement reached by governor and liquor interests after committee action. motion reported by Representative Vickerman of Allegheny.
Erie relief work for the Erie Relief Association of the Erie system is administered by Dr. Kibler of the medical staff. The pension program covers disabled and aged employees from New York to Chicago with members worldwide. Kibler acts as referee and conducts examinations personally or through deputies.
Harrisburg April 15 The Public Service Commission has ordered the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the Pennsylvania Palatine Works and the Bessemer Refining Company to pay 461.61 due to charges of 8 13 cents per 100 pounds on crude oil between Walford and Titusville. The commission found the complaint filed under the State Railroad Commission sufficient and concluded the railroad could not collect demurrage on privately owned and placed wires.
Franklin April 16 The coroner s jury investigating the murder of former Constable Mike Konopka of Old City at his home on April 2nd urges county authorities to push harder to solve the case. The jury adopted a resolution authorizing Coroner Albert Melilroy to ask the county commissioners and Sheriff Haman to cooperate more earnestly in the inquiry.
The jury decries limited progress and urges intensified effort by the County Commission and Sheriff. A reward of 500 dollars remains for the killer’s capture and conviction. Coroner McIlroy consults officials to expand cooperation while avoiding public comment.
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