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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
8
The Ely Ang council announces a Wednesday conference on flood control with Charles Fr. Voder representing the Sum Water Supply Commission. Mayor says engineers and state figures may attend as the group reviews anti Crewe measures and possible advisory storm plans.
In Dunkirk yesterday two men from Austin and Poughkeepsie fought over a dispute using crowbars as weapons. A blow to the eye drew blood and the assailant was struck in the face near Brooks Memorial Hospital. The injured man claims he acted in self defense to end the confrontation.
Fragmentary note from Incendaries at Dunkirk describes a fire at Kogh's brewery near the horse barn with buckets of water used. Authorities consider the blaze the work of an invvadiary and assess it as likely deliberate.
In New Rochelle on August 18 John date, 150 St. Ann's avenue, reportedly touched an 11,000 volt electric line while painting near Beechwood Avenue. He was seen to spurt from the steel upright, fell, rose, and walked away. He admitted the belt buckle bore the current, which exited his body at that open buckle without serious injury, though facial cuts and a shoulder wound were noted at the hospital.
Describes Galveston damage, high tides, destroyed docks, and seawall effort during a major Texas storm. Reports widespread wreckage along waterfronts, inundation up to several feet, and thousands displaced. Notes extensive property loss and impact on Texas City Port Arthur and surrounding areas. Mentions US transport Stottiellin and general regional devastation.
New York market figures show closing prices for dairy meats and grains. Highlights include cheese ranges and butter grades, dressed poultry values, oats and wheat categories, and potato and livestock bids from East Buffalo and surrounding markets with precise per unit quotes and quality labels.
A chaotic sequence unfolds as Frank is moved from a prison farm to a cremation site then to Brooklyn amid mob pressure. Police guard the undertaker, crowds view the body for hours, and officials seek charges while Governor Harrisbak vows efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. The event spawns a public display and mounting tension in the community.
Hosiery offer features fast black stockings priced at 10 cents per pair with a special bundle of three pairs for 25 cents aimed at shoppers seeking value in a local sale ad.
Hosiery and underwear deal notes extra value on Ladies 50e undergarments priced at 48 cents. The listing emphasizes affordable essentials for women, highlighting the sale as a limited offer with emphasis on value.
State league results show Wilkes Barre Wilkes-Hayre Attes losing 2 to 5, Scranton defeating Syracuse 6 to 0, Binghamton winning 7 to 4 over Troy, and Albany chalking up 10 to 0 in a game at Matts Wusntr Albany.
Reading from a fragmented report, Mr Dusenbury gave Tim $50 as appreciation for the service at the winch foot. The note implies a gratuity for work performed in the area.
A court report recounts a case against the Pussonsir Agel company over injuries to Parvo, a laborer from Bla px, who was hurt when a wheelbarrow collided during cement work. The judge awarded $8000 in favor of the plaintiff after evidence was heard, with Whipple ordering the payment.
In Olean a 17 diamond mining tale centers on William Behueltler who unearthed a gem valued at 800. A client, Mrs Donid Dysaybury, lost her ring when it slipped from her finger while washing hands. The ring rolled across a bowl, water splashed, and the gem vanished until plumber William Schnedler suggested digging, uncovering the ring in the well.
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