27 Apr 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
1
A fragment describes strength as a bank’s fully paid up capital, growing surplus, strong reserves and quick assets. It advocates experienced, conservative management and invites consideration for leadership talks, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
Fragmentary public notice extols Corry Ice Company as a dependable supplier of pure ice made from evaporated and condensed Unestepring water. It asserts superior safety and quality, claiming thorough cooking and bolting of water used. The damaged text emphasizes health benefits and low costs.
A garbled note advertises repairs for organs and sewing machines with parts furnished and no charge for estimates. It claims 88 years of experience, mentions Burton as a Polish maker, and urges calling Burton at National Motor for services.
All who apply for teaching positions are instructed to file their applications no later than Monday May 6. H Rowe, Sec.
Frank A Sleeper, a longtime Corry resident and former school board secretary, died at his daughter’s home in Byracudo after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held Monday at the undertaker’s, with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. He was 71 and active in local public affairs.
Mayor Alexander announced preparations for a manual Clean-Up Day to be held week after next. City rooms and a troop cleaning department will coordinate with citizens, with a proclamation to be issued after conferring with the street commissioner.
A traveling vaudeville company of 70 performs arrives tomorrow to stage The Top OTh World in Corry. Advance tickets suggest a full house for Dattey and Austins Wig, with elaborate scenery and three-car company gearing for a premier display downtown.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on April 7, William Wailentia of New York, jailed for burglary after a 10 year term in support cells, was informed by Sheriff Murphy that his sentence was reduced to 10 years with a potential pardon in November 1917. He claims wealth and travel before capture with a crowd at the McAdoo short house. Judge Brumm imposed a 7 year term originally, now adjusted to 10 years with commutation possible.
A fierce storm caused a tree limb to strike Richard Lent on the head, fracturing his skull. He died several hours later. A boy near the scene was injured as winds ripped debris from structures. Local authorities report a fatal accident during the tempest.
Crew and passengers aboard the large ocean liner participate in a lifeboat drill showing the ship's safety protocol. The exercise emphasizes readiness and orderly evacuation procedures under calm conditions.
Senate investigators heard contradictory testimony on the Titanic disaster. Wireless operators on the Californian gave brief replies to warnings while naval officers argued visibility would have prevented seeing the Titanic. Rockets and signals were debated, with witnesses differing on whether signals were ignored. The hearing noted Captain Lord’s insistence the Californian could not have reached the Titanic, and testimony suggested a lack of action by rising officers. The committee planned to continue on page five.
President Taft arraigned Theodore Roosevelt before about 7 000 in New York and Newark crowds. He accused Roosevelt of misrepresenting his administration and warned supporters that Roosevelt seeks oligarchic rule, while Taft defends a democratic path and unity. Taft planned an additional Massachusetts campaign stop with Secretary Rodell to follow.
The Roosevelt campaign replied to Taft in Worcester on April 27 challenging Taft's broadside and denouncing the administration as hypocritical. The president challenged critiques of his diplomacy and accused Taft of mischaracterizing his policies.
The readable text hints at allegations that the president faced conflicting descriptions of leadership and influence. It mentions the Harvester Trust correspondence and potential attempts to sway Massachusetts primaries. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
Beulah Hinford, the girl linked to Henry Beatle’s murder, arrives in Peoria amid rumors she may be asked to leave the city. She says she has lived as a recluse since the tragedy and plans to go to Danville while denying the affair and expressing resolve to lead a straight life.
Fort Worth Texas April 27 A detective says affidavits reveal two men admitted receiving 1000 dollars each to burn the First Baptist church and its parsonage, causing February blaze that destroyed the church and parsonage worth about 30000 dollars. Captain McDonald, famed Texas detective, promises more names may follow as he pursues alleged conspiracy tied to timber interests.
In Seattle April 27 a Japanese nurse becomes wife to a local man after a rushed ceremony at the courthouse officiated by Rev. August Samlelt. The bride Hanna Horla, daughter of a Japanese Mr. Pigsrott from Newark, N J, reportedly to the couple.
Louisville April 27 Dr J Bille superintendent of the state hospital at Fountain Springs asked the supreme court to allow his appeal from the decision of the superior court. His appeal concerns a divorce action and a widened judgment. Judge Nethtel of Sebury titl county presided.
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