20 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
1
The text defines bank strength as fully paid up capital, surplus growth, strong resources, ample cash reserve, and a large share of quick assets. It emphasizes management by experienced leaders and conservative judgment, inviting consideration of these banking principles.
The fragment lists items and offers from Corey Company and local shops. It mentions pure water from filtered sources, syrup and sugar syrup products, and bottling. It notes additional help wanted at the Nu Tohe Corset factory and a 16 cent luncheon at Palm Momumbor.
New York April 20 A Senate subcommittee opened an inquiry into the Titanic disaster at the Waldorf Astoria. J Bruce Ismay, Captain Rostron, Marconi, and other officials testified while survivors and passengers recounted the episode. Senators William Alden Smith and Francis Newlands led the hearings.
In April 1912 a public trial at the High School Auditorium drew about 800 spectators. Judges and garbled names aside, the case ended with a retrial ordered. crowds reported mixed reactions and the event raised funds for the school. Proceeds supported the school and prizes were awarded for ticket sales and room contests.
Mrs John J Astor and Vincent Astor share the witness stand as Captain Rostron testifies with calm, detailing evacuation actions and ship duties aboard the Carpathia. Ismay shows nerves while denying delays or censorship, and the hearing begins to probe the inquiry’s scope and witnesses.
A farmer Stephen Well Ham from Lincolnville near Witon Cite killed his nine year old grandson after forcing the child to pull the trigger. The assailant, recently discharged from Warrey asylum, invoked a chilling command as bystanders witnessed the horror. The crime occurred early yesterday morning, shocking residents of the Wellmans long time in Lincolnville.
Equity proceedings have been in program in Brlo for the past two Anya again at the Nu Bone Corset Co. Judeq Walling heard harmony from different parks of Worthwestern Pennsylvania all day Thursday and yesterday, a number.
Testimony detailed a proposed stock transfer worth about 50000 dollars to favor certain holders and move patent rights involving J Desmond and George H Barlow for 1000 dollars. Court fights linger as reorganizers face opposition from old stockholders and rivals seeking control, with a verdict not yet known.
Weatherbee presents a Burmah exhibit at the W Main street shop featuring wood carvings leaves and shells. Highlight pieces include two unique Serdonters and a carved cowbell panel while rare Chinese opium pine shells and ostrich eggs draw attention. Weatherbee, a long-time oil field worker, is curator of the display and plans to extend viewing hours.
The Corry milk works near Washington Avenue started operations two weeks ago, burning out at present producing cheese daily. They planned receipts of 600 pounds of milk daily, aiming for 1,500 pounds by day’s end. H. G. Moore, cheese expert, noted the plant’s versatility to switch between butter and cheese. The venture, led by a veteran of forty years in the dairy business, seeks to capitalize on high cheese prices to boost profits.
The Corry Art Stone Company, started last fall by Mowars C. Weeks and Son, operates near Baiox Street using the wet process to produce light gray blocks for building. They completed creamery work for Columbus and are now laying plans for a garage contract while securing orders for molding, porch columns, and statue work.
The death of John Keating, formerly of Corey, is reported. He had traveled for Collier and lived more years than nine, with his brother announcing the loss. The notice references a man named Keating and notes the passing in the West Corry area.
John Keating, raised in this city and educated at local schools, died recently at about fifty years of age. He was widely known in the area and survived by A. S. Keating of this city and sister Mrs. W. C. Morris of Pulst Oklahoma. The remains will be sent to Mewersfort Pa for interment.
A fragmented report hints at Arnold and local area plans concerning driving park quarters and law, with mentions of Goethian themes and an upcoming event. The text references Arnold, Berlin, Goethe, and intertwined racing imagery, suggesting a mixed coverage of local preparations and cultural notes.
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