07 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1912
Page
1
The bank explains mail banking and how to withdraw by blank checks or forms, offering various payment methods. It promotes checking accounts and mail-based service for both local and distant customers, inviting patronage with simple safe banking by mail.
In Philadelphia the orphan court issued a marriage license to Caroline Rocca, age 14, with guardian appointment sought by her brother. Guardianship papers were filed as the girl’s parents are dead, amid concerns over an arranged union with 26 year old Antoni. The families, neighbors in Italy, plan marriage today under court supervision.
A fragmentary note questions bankruptcy terms and practice in the Bay area exchange scene, asking what constitutes a bankrupt status beyond credit obligations and hinting at a wider financial discussion.
New York reports that Rose, under attorney Whitman, provided an 88 page statement to William J. Burne detailing graft from gamblers who paid Becker and other police-linked figures. The document estimates total annual graft between 2.16 million and 3 million, with monthly sums ranging from 200 to 500 dollars per gambler and a yearly tally of about 180,000 for Rose personally. It names four graft recipients and outlines Be okers role in suppressing warrants and avoiding evidence in court. The inquiry traces the split between Rosenthal and Becker and notes detectives continuing the search for suspects in Tannersville and surrounding areas.
Mrs Albert M Hartman died at Grand Marys Hospital after a mosquito bite on the neck at Atlantic City on July 4 led to gangrene and tetanus. The case was worsened as the wound enlarged and medical care followed. The report notes the tragedy amid contorted, distressed narration.
Chicago Aug 7 The third session of the National Progressive convention opened with hopes Roosevelt and Governor Johnson of California to be the nominees. The day featured Roosevelt’s long anticipated confession of faith as delegates sang while awaiting his arrival. A fire alarm briefly caused panic but was contained as firemen removed burning decoration. The credentials committee refused to seat a Negro delegate, prompting debate on floor procedures. George W. Perkins of New York was elected to the National Progressive committee.
Cleveland's municipal dance hall opened with a Saturday sale of 1,630 tickets at 30 cents each, generating 246.90 in receipts. Estimated weekly expenses run about 200, with Park Secretary Sindelir volunteering his time. The event plans suggest potential revenue of 2,200 in an hour if needed.
The fragment references Dalek trousers and coats worn to shoo Wit dancers from a crowd for the next dance. It notes an elastic sign advertising only the two step, Cuban waltz, and schottische, while fancy dances like the turkey trot bear wiggles are discouraged.
Philadelphia August 7 A prominent lawyer and Glubman, facing disgrace for alleged misappropriation of thousands from estates he managed, shot himself aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad train and died instantly. The scene unfolded as he traveled from New York to Westchester, with a constable nearby, amid reports the embezzled total may exceed 150000 dollars.
Dispatches from Peru accuse rivals of the British Putumayo rubber operations of instigating atrocities on Indians to hinder the Peruvian side. The note suggests commercial motives behind abuses, with possible parallels to earlier global scandals. Also note: Senate approves Pure Food Law amendment, easing penalties for mislabeling and contents discrepancies.
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