20 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
1
Warren National Bank of Warren Pennsylvania promotes children’s accounts as a long term savings habit. It notes benefits of early start, parental control until age of majority, and compounding interest at 4 percent semi annual on certain accounts. Security and service emphasized.
Vendor offers 100 reward for proof that the advertised internal cure can heal conditions. Ad claims the remedy acts on the stomach and heart, pledging faith in the product and promising payment if cure is not achieved. Includes dubious contact details and a Toledo address.
San Francisco Chinese association reports cable news that Sun Yat Sen had been killed after leaving Shanghai for Beijing. The Young China group cites possible involvement by Yuan Shikai and notes officials in Washington confirm no protection was provided. The message suggests rivals in Beijing may seek Sun out to curb his influence.
President Taft sent a special message urging passage of a joint resolution to show the United States will not violate the Hay-Pauncefot o treaty. He says the resolution would frontier clarify treaty rights and seek Supreme Court construction if needed. Opposition exists in Congress and Senate. fate of the proposal is uncertain.
Report from Beijing indicates that the country’s first president was assassinated amid political upheaval. Authorities confirm the act occurred during a public event, triggering widespread national mourning and a government reshuffle. Details remain limited as investigations continue.
A Gonvigt official reports discovery of an open purse linked to former councilman Burke aka Benjamin H Tripp. Fehr, American representative of the Chinese Merchants association, offers aid promising stock and fixtures to reinstate Burke in business, while Burke contemplates return. Text reflects editorial flourish and Dickensian rhetoric.
Verney executive discusses simple Americans and running for office without promises at Union Hall New Jersey amid 15000 attendees. Wilson praises German Americans and immigrant contribution, criticizes hyphenated identities, and calls for national unity while touring Fritz Reuter Old Folks Home and addressing local attendees.
Washington August 20 bound notes claim Senator Penrose gathered about $700000 in contributions from Standard Oil figures and others to promote the election of Roosevelt. The report cites details of the fund and mentions an $85000 sum connected to John M. Aryhiholt, with questions about how the money was directed.
Senate inquiry examining campaign financing for Theodore Roosevelt's reelection shows Senator Penrose raised about $700,000 to support Republican efforts including Roosevelt's 1904 Pennsylvania win. The Archbold letters, alleged to belong to Hearst, are cited. Bris bane reportedly sent copies to Washington. Penrose may testify or be called as a witness as investigators probe 1904 and 1908 campaigns.
Aing New York Ave freighters warn of autumn farm transport shortfall. Freight solicitors told to secure loads before rail carriers tighten capacity. W A Garrett, chair of Western railway group, backs Pennsylvania guidance amid predicted heavy fall freight demand.
The item promotes Easy Task Soap as a cost effective cleaner, claiming it outworks cheap brands. A Despondent Horace Gilbert, 40, of Valparaiso Indiana, killed himself near Nuinotte after failing to support his wife and eight children on a stalled farm.
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