15 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
An early 20th century Warren National Bank advertises convenience for women customers with a dedicated Women’s Department. The notice touts personal assistance, comfortable waiting rooms, and various banking services including telephone access, loan handling, and interest accounts while inviting patrons to visit.
An old advertisement notes a Corry to Naples route for 42.00 dollars via Johns Steamship Agency at Norham's Drug Store. The page also includes a dubious medical patent claim promising constitutional cures and a challenge offer from Cheree Co Toledo Ohio.
Washington reports expose a money trail from the New York Life Company to Theodore Roosevelt and George W Perkins. Representative Stanley accuses Perkins of bribery and ties to J P Morgan interests. The speech charges graft, policyholder theft, and improper influence in the Roosevelt administration.
Washington August 11 conferees on the Panama Canal bill report agreement and send the measure to the president. The bill would bar Southern Pacific from the canal and compel divestiture of steamship holdings by several railroads, with periods to observe treaty obligations with Britain. It preserves certain American shipbuilding interests and imposes duty free imports for materials to aid shipbuilding to protect U.S. builders.
The article reports threats against informers Bridgle Webber and Harry Vallon and alleges police inspectors pressured them to stay silent. It details alleged graft by Lt. Becker, with deposits across multiple banks, and notes district attorney Whitman pursuing charges while awaiting grand jury action.
Neighbors find Bert Dearloph, his wife and a daughter dead at Wentling Corners. A man and two women appear shot and a gas line tied to a rubber hose suggests a fatal gas asphyxiation. Police report grim scene and prior family history.
In Wyshoville on August 16 an agreement led Judge Staples to sentence Friel Allen to 18 years for the murder of Commonwealth's Attorney Foster in Hiljeville last March 14. The defense and Commonwealth reached terms with parole possible after nine years. No further details were provided.
A historical note states an agreement to appoint a pardoner after five years in prison has been abandoned by today’s compromise crew, ending the arrangement. The detail highlights shifting terms in a late stage of the deal.
In Seoul on August 15, over a hundred Christians face conspiracy charges against Governor General Pereuchl. The judges refused to allow defense witnesses and motions for a new trial. Defense counsel impeached the court and argued the case as a lure. Testimony and verdict pending.
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