23 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1912
Page
1
A fragmented passage defines bank strength as robust capital reserves ample cash and quick assets. It asserts management by experienced executives with seasoned judgment and conservative principles. Banking by mail is mentioned as a concept.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Corry 100 water purified by evaporation and condensation, claiming health benefits. It promotes New Maple Syrup and Sugar by the year or season, with various container sizes and a postal order address. It also notes job openings at the Corya factory seeking workers.
Palm Tomonitor notes a 16 ont Winchoon event at Palm station, with unclear details. Contributors referenced are listed vaguely and no further data is provided.
Enthusiasts in the city push for a four or more team city league to unite shops fraternal societies and local businesses. Plans include a twice weekly schedule with potential out of town games to attract crowds and provide financial support for teams such as Raymond Manufacturing Corry and Stanford Hollow Company to participate.
The Municipal Club hosted the Mikado troupe at AW Dretty last evening. More than fifty members and guests attended a four course banquet, with praise for performers and thanks to all helpers. A nine o clock reception followed at Koantorn Bulls Hall with dancing and socializing enjoyed by attendees.
The Widy Maccabbers plan a large May party at the State Armory with renovations and redecorations underway. The building will be scrubbed, sanded, and refinished for the event and attendees can expect new decorative features and a themed motto painted by the Hak team.
Fragmentary ad copy promises to cure a cold in one day with Grove's or similar tonics. The readable text mimics early 20th century drug advertisements, listing ingredients and box labeling in distorted OCR.
An OCR fragment mentions a Sunbeam AY to Apiuuel event at Con Aru tonight and an added note about an exciting western with a price of 0 cents. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Last evening the Authors Club closed its season at Mrs Leslie Drake's home with a Shakespearean birthday tribute. Members and guests enjoyed a mischief laden program, toasts, readings, and songs, followed by a banquet. Cards of thanks were extended to Mrs Drake and Mrs Geiger for hospitality as the group looked forward to an autumn reopening.
A twelve year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs McCray, fell from a telephone pole at about 6 40 pm while near 102 North Center Street. He suffered a fracture to the right arm and remained conscious as passersby assisted until help arrived.
Government officials discuss potential transportation for stranded Americans on the West coast of Magico. The gunboat Yorktown and the collier Prometheus are named as possible vessels. No further progress reported on the case of imprisoned Americans in Orozco’s territory.
Syracuse ministers and rectors from 16 churches discussed a health certificate rule for officiating weddings. The motion to compel compliance was challenged as unenforceable, and the plan to reduce opposition to reform was raised but not enforced.
Washington April 21 report says signals of distress from the Titanic's bridge went unanswered by the unidentified steamer that struck her. Officer Boxall testified he used rockets and electric lights to summon aid while the other vessel continued on its course, leaving the wrecked liner to founder.
Fourth Officer testifies Captain Smith remained at command as the ship neared the wreck. The account describes a tense exchange with Boxhall and Murdock about orders given during the crisis. Witnesses say smoke and possible damage were noted, but no conclusive evidence of injury or age was found aboard.
An officer located workers in the mail room after a disturbance, noting the crew acted heroically. The report details the events surrounding the incident and the responders who secured the scene.
A partially readable diary entry recounts a shipboard evacuation and survival efforts. The narrator describes tensions at sea, the captain's orders, and crew members including a stewart, cook, and others as they attempt to abandon the vessel, with details of lifeboats and a mission aboard a waterlogged ship.
Reported voyage of the Noma commanded by Captain Mod ard Robert to Halifax to await the return of the cable ship with bodies of Titanic victims. Astor family involvement and secrecy surround the recovered remains and continuing search.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a carload shipment of pheasants and poultry products, with garbled names and references to milling and seed trade. Limited readable details suggest a local commodity transfer or delivery report from a milling or seed firm.
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