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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
6
Aug 18 Yast Springfold an inquest into Tuesday’s grade crossing disaster that killed eight members of a single family will begin at 8 o clock. The examining doctor testified death was instantaneous and the victims were severely mutilated. Coffins and rough boxes awaited shipment to Cleveland for burial.
Public hearing set by the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania for August 28 1919 at Harrisburg on a cross grade crossing project near West Smith Street in Corry Erie County connecting to ST Clark & Son property. Application by Director General of Railroads and Pennsylvania Railroad Company and others seeks certificate of public convenience under the Public Service Company Act. Interested parties may appear and be heard.
Fragmentary Kane Star article describes a late afternoon shooting on Park Avenue involving two Beasley Block factory workers, Zeon Tet and Hawoh Zacou, where a gunman unleashed fire injuring several residents including children. Police search for the gunman who fled toward Towne, with witnesses noting a chaotic scene as bystanders fled.
An advertorial urges readers to use Phynola tablets for rapid weight loss without exercise or diet changes. It claims the product quickly reduces fat, curbs appetite, and improves overall appearance, promising easy results with a simple daily dose.
An old health advertisement urges readers to avoid meat and use a saline product to “flush and stimulate clogged kidneys.” It describes symptoms of kidney distress and promotes Tad Salta as a safe, inexpensive remedy mixed with water. The tone mimics a period newspaper promotion.
Notice is given that an administrator has been appointed by the court to manage the estate of the named decedent Augh and O'mion. Creditors are requested to present claims and all indebtedness must be settled promptly. provide details to Alexandria Administrative County by the stated filing date.
A brakeman was crushed under a car at the Framidia temple area this afternoon after an apparent collision. Coroner and Dr O McEhan attended the scene at Pewulelin Hospital, where the victim died half an hour later.
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