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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1911
Page
2
Fragmentary remarks criticize President Taft for potential discretion on the wool tariff. The piece notes Democratic proposals for protective measures, questions about labor impact, and the political clash over imports and domestic wool growers.
Report cites Wittaburs Gneette Times noting Brother Wilson Brother Marmon and others in the party doubt Miogui may abandon the minis try, considering the idea too good to be true.
Editors denounce the Contagilie atrocity and condemn lynching as savage behavior on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line. They insist authorities must pursue all leads to punish the criminals and uphold the Commonwealth’s honor in the wake of the bloodthirsty act.
A brief Franklin News item notes a proposed name change or addition to a local name. It mentions possible alterations tied to a peculiar spelling or character, reflecting community discussion about identity and recognition.
August Highhouse, riding his bicycle near the South Side gravel pit, fought off a rough assailant who attempted to rob him and dragged him toward a pit. Highhouse freed himself, punched the attacker, who fled on a bicycle, leaving Highhouse uninjured though shaken and wary of further danger.
Warren, Alwat 14 Constable McGee reports a horse found starving on a lonely road near Brown Fin. The animal was shot to end its suffering after failing to find food or water. Rumors say a rag collector tied and enticed the horse. Authorities seek the owner’s identity and may involve the Humane Society for neglect.
A local feature extols Mr. Lester Wilson for building a highly modern barn in Erie County. The piece praises the structure as a model of progress with up to date machinery, cold weather water access, and mouse proof design. It lauds the Wilson residence and farm as a monument to energy and advancement, inviting all to see the impressive facility.
Hydetown boy sent to Morey hospital Pittsburg for hydrophobia immunization after dog bite three weeks earlier. Borough dogs under quarantine as fear rises of further attacks. Separate report notes a wanted man, Steve Kohler, to be extradited from Ohio for horse theft and burglary. Local officials pursue Kohler to answer charges in Crawford County.
In a hearing before Alderman Smith the Arcade case over selling chocolate ice cream at below the stated price ended with the defendants discharged. The charge claimed selling goods contently, but the warrant did not specify the exact act. The case marked the first in the state where the pure food law was tested in this form.
Last night opened a series of track drills at North Corry with a lively group of athletes and enthusiastic supporters. The session featured a sprint relay excitement led by coach Myers and saw Kimmy, Bochemer, and Howley leading the quarter mile pace amid planned improvements for upcoming meets and a sponsorship from Mulpse Maching Company of Shvtem, IN.
Evie county officials appoint Daniel McMullen Joseph H Williams and Thomas Pickering as board of viewers to inspect land along Nivatonth street from Wayne to Hutfle street eastwardly. They will meet Tuesday September athay at 10 am to view land for street use. Judges set salaries and travel allowances for the board and determine compensation.
Judge Poulos of Buffalo appointed D Moore temporary receiver for Jamestown Panel & Vonook Company. Moore has long been involved with the firm and now assumes full control. The bond stands at 40000. Moore reported the business condition as very unsatisfactory and suggested the receivership may continue for another month or longer.
A pedestrian, Hilin Bloom, working at Art Metal Construction near Jamestown, North Carolina, was killed instantly by an Erie Railroad train while crossing near the curve west of the city. Engineer Dunbar of Meadville blew the whistle but Bloom did not seem to react, and the accident occurred yesterday evening at about 5:85.
The body of Henry N Huntington a former druggist of Franklin was found on the railroad tracks south of the station after the Pittsbury accommodation No 77 departed no one witnessed the accident the head and right arm were severed parts of his bag umbrella and a box lay nearby Huntington had worked in Washington Pa and was returning home to spend vacation with his wife and daughter who would reside there
Fishermen sight 60 boats angling near Brie August 14 as fleet gathers off Nellie Maw Im She Laky. Boats returned last night and set out again at dawn. About eight to ten vessels had pulled their sails, catching roughly 1,000 pounds of chiefly herrings. Whitefish yield small. Prospects improve for a strong fishing season.
The pupils of Miss Beuna Munger Son In Song present a coronation themed piano recital tonight at Grange Hall Bea London. A featured pioneer solo is planned with a likely 10 o'clock start in Columbus Ward. Admission includes one piano piece with adult prices around 1.00 and children under 12 at half price.
Fragmentary text mentions Hayle August, Penns tor, and Mus Spar. Unclear events. Names appear partially like L Mterne and Anqnee. Unable to determine concrete people, places, or actions from the damaged OCR.
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