25 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
1
The text outlines a bank's strength as fully paid up capital and ample resources with strong reserves. It urges experienced management and prudent conservative judgment, inviting consideration of these embodied banking values as a specialty.
Public notice from the Corry Ice Company touts absolutely pure water derived from spring evaporation and condensation. It promises a high quality product at a very low rate and notes no changes in pricing while hinting at factory staffing needs and wage discussions.
A report from Spartansburg describes Alberta Claire returning from Buffalo with plans to visit Corry. In a separate incident Frank S. Gil Jeaple, 26, of Crayford County, committed suicide at the Arlington Hotel after a failed business trip with attorney W. Chewell. a letter to his father hinted at mental derangement following a past injury.
Prof Aged of Stitt Dofuge lectured in town on lime for soil improvement. The Cory Grange led the effort, funding three carloads of lime to be used by members at Lovells Concord and the local area. Authorities believe the lime will improve agricultural conditions and benefit farmers.
The Mees Uytorian church Sunday School annex nears completion with interior woodwork finishing and painting underway. Inspectors call the work strictly fine and the carpenters praise the smooth finish. Completion expected in June with dedication planned for June 11 officiated by Rev. Mr. Smith of Warren.
Meadville April 26 Allegheny College will receive a $100000 endowment from the Carnegie board and others to reach a $400000 goal. Subscriptions covered by senior members and local towns in Western Pennsylvania and New York. Last Saturday night donors added $60000 toward the target, with $84000 recorded this afternoon.
A fragmentary report notes the Pennsylvania Creamery Co. charted and began a new Pinot venture in Columbus. A truck trip to multiple nearby towns met with limited wood gains and the enterprise faced collapse while patrons received disinfectant and dairy products from the farm plan.
Witnesses report a drunken driver on Lemon Street fled after a horse and cart overturned. The rider escaped serious injury. the driver was found unharmed, reportedly due to a discarded quart bottle. The frightened crowd watched as the rig toppled at Mall Street and threw the man to the ground.
Anticipating heavy summer traffic the Corry and Columby Street Railway Co plans adding cars. One old car has been converted into a fever tour car to meet growing demand for facilities to manage crowds on peak days.
Testimony in Washington on the Titanic disaster reveals captains and officers recalling a fatal night at sea. Sailors showed emotion as questions probed rescue and course maneuvers while witnesses faced stern inquiries from the committee.
Quartermaster Hichens testifies as the court hears claims of brutality and negligence. Jurors hear testimony about maritime incidents and alleged wrongdoing by officers, with Major Wesebort leading the inquiry and a naval unit involved.
Eyewitness accounts recount the chaos aboard the Titanic as the ship went down. Survivors recall guiding women and children to lifeboats, salt air and frigid water, and the harsh sights of the wreck as the search for bodies continued at sea.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Whit Stead and events around Mare coffee, War era references, and a jumble of names and numbers. The readable fragments hint at a old-time scene with places like Adel and WMA, plus names such as Mike and Stan, but the passage is garbled and lacks a coherent report or outcome.
The report describes a Beard of Trade controversy in London over impeachment of a merchant official. The piece notes opposition from the department head and measures questioned by critics. It mentions a plan to realign the naval and merchant interests and hopes for reform within the department.
Four men were buried by a collapse of a coal mine culm at Avoca washers of the Pennsylvania Coal Company. One worker crawled free. three were recovered with injuries and expected to survive, while the fourth perished after heroic efforts to escape.
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