Local notes from Corry twenty years ago dated August 26 1912
Highlights include C A Mahle and Sons expanding their brush block factory with a large south lot and storage sheds, a Buick bug collision injuring two Miss Wetmore sisters, a Lefty Lote rumor debunked, a lightning strike killing a cow near Albert Hasbrouck, an Austrian railroad worker losing toes in Union City, a Washington Party organizing in the Lippman building, fairgrounds improvements for a big show, and the Corry nine beating the Bloomers Girls 13 to 11.
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C. A. Mahle and Sons Jare
Third Ward
Miriam Jordan rises from glass room to film stardom
Hollywood star Miriam Jordan, just signed to a long Fox contract, speaks of a swift rise from Wembley glass room sensation to Broadway and screen. Her background includes stage work with Charles Cochran and Charles Dillingham, and a leading role in Six Hours to Live with Warner Baxter.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Glass House
Miriam Jordan
Juat
Fox
Miriam Vlows
Rogland
Ranée
Sarawak
Miss Jordan
Miriam
Charles Cochran
al Woods
Cochran
Broadway
Charles Dillingham
Woods
Cynara
Philip Merivate
Warner /Baxter
Joan Boles
Mmnyone
Miriam Hagas
Celluloidville
State Asked To Probe Yard’s Accounts
Prothonotary James N. Wilson of Baie asks the state to audit records of his predecessor Junes B. Yard amid alleged discrepancies in registration and unpaid state fees. Wilson’s letter to Secretary of the Commonwealth Richard J. Beamish requests auditors visit to review Office records and methods. He cites corroborating reports of missing funds and fees not paid to Harrisburg authorities.
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Yard
Ue State
Wilson
Jitte
Perusme
Noth
Isea
Hearish
Heamist
Amin
Harrisburg
Youth Held For Shooting After Chest Wound Incident
Jamestown August 26 Herbert Coyle 25 of Charles County is hospitalized after being shot in the chest by Charles Hunter 22 at Chats Capn ers. Police say the incident occurred as Coyle entered Hunter’s premises during a dispute. Hunter was taken into custody at the scene and charged.
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Herbert Cook
Jamestown
Herbert Ceol
Chartes Corpeys
Jamestown General Hospital
Tein
Churley
Robert Hunter
Chats Capners
Coyle
Hunter
Hill Go van Vanek
Olympic Games praised as best since revival thirty six years ago
The article lauds the Olympic Games as highly successful with better organization fewer disputes and many new records. It discusses the role of athletes in promoting goodwill, the impact of training facilities and money in sport, and questions whether human health and skill have truly improved. It also notes freedom of press in Madrid and cautions against censorship. It ends with brief local items and upcoming travel.
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Spartans Evar
Harry Lindsay
Beginning of a Work Stands For the Spitole Ansonius
Fragmentary line hints at early stage of a project or study with obscure terms such as spitole and Ansonius. The readable text suggests a discussion on the meaning of the beginning in a broader work. Further context would clarify the persons or place involved.
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Ansonius
Questions on local history and figures asked in quiz
A set of five inquiry prompts from a newspaper page requests details on historic street names for East Church Street, the date West Virginia was created, the opening of the first government post, identity of Chester 8 Lord, and Edinboro population, plus a quote attribution: Independence now and independence forever.
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Jackson Raymond
North Center Street
Misses Wetmore
West Church Street
East Church Street
West Virginia
Chester
Lord
Edinboro
Independence
Independence Forever
Pollution Probe Targets Youngsville Streams
Aug 26. Francis G Watkins assistant engineer of the Sanitary Water Board Harrishire with R Bailey fish warden of Youngsville investigates industrial pollution. Two local companies have been notified to clear plants of injurious chemicals draining into streams in this colt area.
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Youngsville Warren
Francis G Watkins
Sanitary Water Board
Harrishire
R. ©. Bailey
Youngsville
Colt
Funeral of Kathleen Ann Cramer in Corry
Funeral services for Kathleen Ann Cramer who died of burns at Corry hospital were held at her home on Mulid street with Rev. Francis OConnell officiating. Interment followed at St. Thomas cemetery. Relatives from out of town included several Cramer family members from Johnstown and Union City.
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Cramer
Burns
Kathleen
Ann Cramer
Corry Hospital
Muelid Street
Francis O'Connell
St. Thomas Cemetery
Harry Cramer
LeRoy Cramer
Wynn
Junior Cramer
Beulah Cramer
Edna Cramer
Homer Peters
Clair Cramer
Johnstown
Sadie Nugent
Marie
Union City
Halt Drilling Operations At Eastman Plant
Union City Alg 26 Mr Eastman said the Eastman Manufacturing Co halted drilling for a few days to assess oil production if pumping stops. Drillers have reached about 85 feet after an initial shot and production remains just under a jarrel daily, not covering operating costs. A decision on deeper drilling or continuing pumping was pending with plans to resume near 100 feet, possibly early next week.
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Union City
Alg
Eastman_Manufacturing Company
Eastman
Jarrel
Fusiman
Two Deny Charges of Poor Relief Fraud
Jamestown August 26 Carl Morrell 566 Allen Street and Tony Lupica 18 Hazzard Street charged with fraud in seeking relief from Le public welfare department pleaded not guilty in City Court before Judge Allen Bargar. Mrs Rose Briito of Water Street charged with the same offense asked time to consult a lawyer. All cases were continued for trial at a later date. Bail was fixed at $590 for each defendant. John M Barrett represented Morrell Sebastian J Belamo for Lupica.
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Jamestown
Carl Morell
Allen Street
Tony Lupica
Hazzard Street
le Public Welfare Department
Allen
Bargar
Rose Briito
Water Street
Taith
John M. Barrett
Morell
Sebastian J. Belamo
Lopica
Forest Fire Towers Opened Early This Season
Fire towers in the forest district reopen ahead of schedule due to early autumn rains. Towers near Mane, McDade, and Highland stations are now active. LeRoy Horton at the McDade tower north of the city and other crews will report planes quickly to the scene. Communications listed for tower reports.
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Sean
Jkwo
Mane
McDade
LeRoy
Horton of Kane
Kane
Highland Tower
Kan
Sheffield Exchange
Grea
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Albert Hasbrouck
Corry
Erie Railroad
Lippmin
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Washington Party
Corry Fair
Bloomer Girls
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Sherlit
Ray Te Chadwick
Mayville
Edward Nymmnd
Arthur Dahl
Gitte Valley
Cowie
Madrid
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Cotry
Erie
Mie McKinney
Helen Morrell
Cora McCabe
Katherine Neylon
Bess Bowman
Bess Clark
Mary Carey
Hazel Morrell
Pred Kinley
Stanford
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Frank C.chapin & Sons
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New York
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