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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1923

Page

6

Effort to Route State Road Reduces Dangerous Crossings

A proposal to move a state road route away from the Pittsfield area would shorten travel from Corry to Warren, eliminate several dangerous crossings near Spring Creek and nearby towns, and require minimal grading. Local Garland property owners urge the shift to secure a right of way, with supporters arguing it improves access for tourists and autos while easing crossing risks along the railroad tracks.

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Cave Girl Emma Adams Found with Brother Near Topeka

Emma Adams a 16 year old girl described as a cave girl was found living with her younger brother in a Kaw River cave near Topeka Kansas. Probation officials say she had her hair bobbed but wore none of the finery of feminine attire.

Emma Adams Kaw Topeka

Tire-change speedster paine claims world record

Philadelphia man Charles Paine touts a 13 second tire change claiming the fastest tire changer title. He argues millions of drivers should know the method and vows to defend his claim against rivals.

Charles Paing Philadelphia Ares Paine United States Anton Harles Paine

Negro Taken From Train In Slaying Case

City authorities, aided by police and detective units, seized a colored man from a northbound freight train near Westend yards. The suspect, believed to be James Lawrence, is linked to the slaying of Lawrence at his home. The detainee is held in the city jail awaiting possible county charges. Detectives still hunt for Robert who escaped after the fatal shooting. Chief Dunks warns that visitors to the city should aid in locating the suspect.

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Revival of Columbus dam project sparks local support

Lake Cortvites cottages at Golung and visitors to nearby resorts have initiated a campaign backing a new dam at Columbus. After years of dormancy, Braker straw Park Association efforts faded but renewed interest this week aims to push toward construction, promising improved river flow, more irrigation, and restored fish populations amid nearby Spartansburg improvements and a proposed Lymer dam.

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Sixth Time Washington Sees Presidents Funeral

Washington marked another presidents funeral echoing past rites. The article recalls obsequies for Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley and others, noting the procession to the Capitol and rotunda, civilian crowds, and dignitaries including Theodore Roosevelt. It cites McKinley’s 1901 death and his funeral sequence as a template for current ceremonies.

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Corry Choral Society Joins Chautauqua Contest

About fifty five Corry Choral Society members travel to Chautauqua for a competitive chorus event with War. Jamestown. Erle. Dunkirk. and Corry. Each group performs two songs Listen to the Lands and Gypsy Hills. The amphitheatre recital attracts hundreds from five cities. Corry prepared five weeks. others trained up to six months.

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Deranged man captured after public disturbance on Railway tracks

A 24 year old man, described as mentally deranged, was taken into custody by Chief Dunkle and Officer Spencer after attempting to leave his clothes on Pennsylvania Avenue and fleeing along railway tracks. He was captured about two miles east of town and jailed for safekeeping as Erie authorities search for relatives. His name is believed to be EB1 Young.

Woen Dunkle Spencer Pennsylvania Avenue EB 1 Young Fime Erie Arle

German Marks Reach High Death of Dollar Value

In New York the German mark plummeted in the foreign exchange market. The Reichsbank announced plans to issue notes of 10 000, 100 000 and 1 000 000 marks as the mark’s value deteriorates sharply against the dollar amid rapid inflation and market confusion.

New York Ave Reichybank Germany Aria Ting

American swimmer Sullivan wins English Channel crossing

United Press reports Henry Sullivan, an American, completed the English Channel crossing in 26 hours 18 minutes, earning a 1000 pound prize. He is the first to succeed since Tom Burgess in 1875, with only Captain Webb having done so earlier. A separate attempt by Mrs Clémington Corso began but was interrupted after about eighteen miles from Shore.

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Charles B. Davis for Erie County Commissioner

Charles B. Davis seeks Erie County Commissioner on Republican and Prohibition tickets. His platform includes good roads through cooperation between County Commissioners, Road Supervisors, townships, state highway officials, and the Road Department. He pledges to back the District Attorney to combat bootleggers and vice, and emphasizes fairness and reform. Election date noted as September 18th.

Charlen B. Davis Erie County Stats Fighway Lagin Tawa Davia Electec Erie Primutier Tueslay Davis

Council Calls for Citizen Cooperation on Street Paving Plan

The city council urged all residents to back a pavement program aimed at repairing and upgrading streets before winter. Officials outlined tentative projects across Main, Waterford, Wright, Washington, and West Wayne streets, linking to state roads and Erie Warren highway construction plans.

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Chinese Design Era Petticoats and Comfort Features

The article describes petticoats with enhanced comfort and new styling from Chinese design trends. It highlights lighter waists, shoulder shaping, and colored piping as contemporary details.

Fragmented OCR Note Yields Little Readable News

The readable fragments describe a garbled text about a boy or person named Boyd and a fine or seal. overall content is incomplete with no clear events, dates, or entities to form a complete news item.

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