The Steel Dividend Marks Landmark in Weak Market Mood
The New York Times notes United States Steel Corp. paid its third straight common stock dividend, signaling a stark mood in the trade. Earnings in the March quarter dipped slightly below expenses, though second-quarter 1928 receipts neared 73.8 million, amid a cycle of prosperity and expected steel demand recovery despite recent overextensions in car, construction, and railroad orders.
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United States Steel
New York Times
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Twenty Years Ago Taken From the Journal Files April 28 1912
Governor Tener is expected in Corry for the dedication of the new home of Corry Jogge next month. The Haag circus will perform May 30 in Corry or List per Wake Morysr idge in charge of bookings. NuBone Corset Company expands with new machines and eighteen more to be added. Local men work on Erie all road double tracking between Concord and Meadville. Top O the World troupe arrived from Titusville and performs at Library theatre tonight. Tip DeLong of Warren drove here yesterday. 40 horsepower Abbott. F. M. Parkhurst returns home from Florida. Joe Burkhardt leaves for West Virginia on Climax Mfg. Co. Mrs Claire Jones and husband in West Virginia report a baby daughter born recently. Mrs John Rogers travels to Pittsburgh to visit husband.
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Tener
Corry
Corry Jogge
B. P.O. Hils
Odds and Ends From Usis Section Questions
A scan of a page segment asks quiz items on temperance society organization in USIS, the capital of Noquois, the date of Fort Sumter bombardment, the Belgian ambassador, when Modern Woodmen of America organized locally, and a quotation about a person’s worth.
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Temperance Society
Noquois
Fort Sumter
Belgium
Woodmen of
Play Girl at Rex Theatre Weekend Showing
A fraught wife confronts her husband’s secret vice and a bought set of goods after he leaves town, all amid the promise of their coming baby. The short story recap ties to the Rex Theatre Sunday and Monday feature with tomorrow’s theatre ad.
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Wally
Wallly
Rex Theatre
Dancing Party at St Edward's Hall a Success
The Catholic Daughters of America sponsored a dancing party at St Edward's Hall attended by fifty couples. Keppel Tiffany's orchestra offered a fine program from evening until midnight, with lighting enhancing the event. Proceeds go to St Edward's School, announced by Mrs John Mooney, chairwoman, with assistants Mrs Ruth O'Day and Miss Mary McEvoy.
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St. Edward's Hall
Catholic Daughters of America
Keppel Tiffany's Orchestra
St. Edwards’ School
John Mooney
Ruth O'Day
Mary McEvoy
Corry Voter Seeks Daylight Saving Proposition Result
Voter AGAPESS 220 asks Corry residents to register vote on daylight saving during summer 1932. Ballots to be returned to Corry Credit Exchange at 10 South Center Street.
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City of
Corry
Corry Credit Exchange
South Center Street
Erie Man Faces 101020 Years for Slaying
Tom Brown, a colored relaurat leper, denied a new trial in Four County court on a charge linked to Alec Mitchell, colored gambler and politician. He faces 10 to 20 years in the Western penitentiary after a second degree murder conviction. Sentencing expected next Monday. Judges Rossiter, Hirt, and Waite denied the appeal. Waite drafting the opinion. Prosecutor Mortimer E. Graham and assistant Burlyn Laub argued for the verdict to stand.
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Tom Brown
Fife
Alec Mitchell
Western Penitentiary
Dudges A.P. Rossiter
William 5. Hirt
J. Otin Waite
Pretty Wedding at Clymer Home in New York
Florence Beckerink wed Gerald Benpink Thursday evening in Clymer New York on the porch ceremony. A large number of relatives and friends attended the elegant spring nuptials with yellow and white decor, music by Dorothy Wiggers and a large reception in a tent adjacent to the home. The couple will reside on Main Street after a honeymoon in the area.
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Misa Ethel Schurman
Ruth Beekerink
Paul Bennink
Columbus
Carol Newhouse
Jerrold Harmaalink
Dorothy Wiggers
Hthel Huninit
Militiad Beckerini
Slater
Thi Armistrong
Hazel Benolutk
Hw Room
Jaren
Mrs. Benulale
Mast Main
Miss Field Hosts B P W Club at West South Street
Miss Gertrude Field will entertain members of the Corry Business and Professional Women's Club Monday evening at her West South Street home after the May business meeting. The program committee will oversee the entertainment following the business session. All members are invited.
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Gertrude Field
Corry
Probe death of Erie infant
Four week old Yackie Lafari of 402 Raspberry Street died at St. Vincent's hospital after an alleged illegal operation by a midwife to treat a tongue tied condition. The district attorney ordered the coroner to locate the midwife as prosecutors prepare for possible criminal charges. Dr James R Hart treated the bleeding before referring the infant to the hospital.
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Yackie Lafari
Raspberry Street
District Attorney's Office
W. G. Stroble
St. Vincent's Hospital
Buchanan Freed In Venango Court
Pranklin April 29 Trial of George Buchanan of Oil City in Quarter Sessions court ended with a not guilty verdict after the jury deliberated about an hour. Officers found him in the basement of O Reynolds residence on Colbert Avenue Oil City. Defense claimed intoxication and mistaken entry. Jury also weighed costs in a separate case involving Katherine Welker alias Cromer. Mrs Bertha Bly of Ashville N Y visits Mrs A Ella King.
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Pranklin
George Buchanan
Oil City
Itma
O. Reynolds
Colbert Avenue
Reynolds
Ariod
Katherine Welker
Katherine Cromer
Power Company Rejects Kane High Seniors Washington Visit Plan
Kane April 24 Developments in the power franchise negotiations between borough counsel and West Penn Power Co rapid after adjourned meeting. Company rejected the council proposal citing desire for a twenty year or unlimited franchise. Kane High seniors depart for Washington by special train with 78 students and four chaperons to visit the capital on their class pilgrimage.
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Power Company
Kane High
KANE
Washington
Cosnel
West Pen Power Company
Counel
Poposal
Electric Company
West Penn Company
Toby Afiannon
Tike Geas TV
Albertson
Powed
Lbs Pennsylvania Station
Jared
Hirtisburg
Jane Homburg
Purviassman
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Arthur Colegrove
National Advertising
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Chicago
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NuBone Corset Company
Concord
Meadville
Titusville
Library Theatre
Tip DeLong
Warren
Abbott
Detroit
F. M. Parkhurst
North Center Street
Florida
Joe Burkhardt
West Virginia
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Climax Mfg. Co
Claire Jones
John Rogers
Esser
Daylight
Agapess
Cs Te Prenease
Erie
Alex Mitchell
Clymer
Florence Beckerink
Gerald Benink
Miss Field
B. P. W. Club
Buchanan
Venango
Bertha Bly
Ashville
N. Y
A. Ella King
Bly
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
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Corry, Pat
Goodyear
Chuck Owen
Federal Reserve System
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