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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1911
Page
2
The Pennystyania legislature weighs a move to pay police magistrates by salary, removing cash collections from defendants. Meadville reportedly contemplates a similar shift to curb petty cases clogging small city police courts and curb alleged malpractice, reflecting broader reform concerns.
A two story frame house owned by the city was moved from the West Thirty-eighth street playground area in Cleveland. Police say a hole was found in the ground where the dwelling stood and the theft occurred yesterday as city officials prepared storage for playground equipment.
A confused clipping reports a boy and a year old Mexican girl in Texas or nearby locale who died after a staged act. The text alleges the youths were restrained, with hands tied, as a freight train approached, and both were killed. Authorities or witnesses blame an adult implicated in planning the act. The fragmentary report mentions a Drunker and Wei Drakenaying but lacks clear names or dates.
A small entertainment note reports on Vitagraph Society drama and an Edison comedy at Amuses Monight. The program lists performers and acts, indicating a varied cinema and stage bill for the evening.
District court alters James D. Stoke sentence from six months to release on August 8 111 after tuberculosis illness and jail confinement. Erie County Penitentiary had held Stoke prior with Stoke to be released tomorrow following the modification and attorney Harry M. Young argued for discharge on final motion.
Local businessmen urge the Corry Board of Trade to investigate rising freight rates blamed for slack operations at the big radiator plant and other manufacturers. They argue high rates hinder competition with firms in other cities and demand immediate action.
Aviator announces a telegram offer of 10000 dollars for a direct Milwaukee to New York flight. He will depart Milwaukee August 12 and aim to finish in ten to twelve days, stopping in Chicago and cities including Laporte Elkhart Toledo Sandusky Cleveland Erie Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Schenectady Albany Kingston Yonkers and finally Coney Island. His plane was shipped to Milwaukee on Saturday afternoon.
The United Brethren church schedules the last conference of the year with Dr White of Buffalo to preside. A delegate will be elected to represent the church at the annual conference in Youngsville, Pa on August 3 with all ward officials to be chosen. All congregants are urged to attend.
The Maccabee organization will host its annual basket picnic at Recreation Park Columbus on August 10 with an evening program and games for attendees. Buildings and times are subject to change as noted in local notices.
An advertisement pitches Sliver Leaf Flour with a base price of $1.60 per sack in Corry. The sellers promise money refunded if-not-satisfactory and urge attention from a broad audience of local residents and potential tenants.
Corry residents praise Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago for an Aug 11 address at 6 p.m. at the M. H. Church. A former Prohibition candidate who won by a large majority, he is hailed as a gifted public speaker and capable organizer.
Erie August 7 W Pitt Gifford district attorney presented a petition asking the court to issue a writ of mandamus against county commissioners to place WW M Bonwell on the Republican primary ballot for assessor of Harborcreek township. The action seeks a judicial opinion on the ballot phrasing and legislative list doubt.
August John G. O'Brien proprietor of the Times town Boiler works fell into an 18 foot pit at the Oduonia Worsted Mills in Walconer about 40 o'clock yesterday morning while with his employees. He was unconscious after the fall, later walked to the car, and his left temple was grazed. He was treated by Dr. Blanchard and returned home on East Second Street.
New owner 8. B. Walker will possess a bent gasoline launch built by BL Gross in the Warrey Mills building. The 20 foot transom-storm craft seats 11 passengers and is driven by a Gray motor Ganabia capable of 14 miles per hour. Awaiting completion, cost runs around $600 and launch is set for Wednesday.
Dick Robinson of the Bonstell Stock Co performs illustrated songs at Buffalo for a few weeks. The Lyric Tonight presents Miu Plorence Lawrence in He Share of Society and Seminoten Sacrifica with Robinson entertaining audiences.
Six of the 400 days of farmers institutes and movable schools under the central government have been awarded to Hartleburg area towns by Deputy A A Martin. The program features midwinter sessions with national experts in Balaboro on Feb 19 and 13, and Parmen's Institutes in Waterford Fel 2, 3, and 4, plus East Springfield on March 1 and 2. In Crawford county dates are to be filled. moveable schools aim to modernize farm instruction. Warren county sessions run in Tidioute and Grand Valley from Feb 2 to 8-9 and Feb 4-7.
An Erie man is highlighted in events around the Knights of Pythiss annual state convention opening this Saturday. Attendees from the city and surrounding areas are preparing for a large gathering with thousands visiting daily and up to twenty thousand on parade days.
A late Sunday crash on the main road near Auyer Creek left three people injured. The car, owned by Mr. Pigford of Tennessee, overturned traveling about forty miles per hour after hitting a rut. Mrs Pleford suffered a broken arm and facial bruising amid the mangled vehicle.
An old newspaper blurb promotes ZEMO soap as part of a treatment for acne itching and general skin relief. It notes availability through druggists and specifically Thomas Downey in Corry.
Damon's homemade brand soap at 226 Went Wayne is noted in the notice with limited legible details. The text references a product and address, but specifics are unreadable.
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