31 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
1
The Warren National Bank presents a mall speech emphasizing a four percent rate as a specialty offering. Officials outline financial policy and community impact while detailing lending terms and customer services. Local attendees hear about savings, loans, and bank stability in a concise public talk.
In Chesterfield Va the defense of Henry Gray Beattie against wife murder charges begins with the lawyers presenting an unusual defense. A witness links a rough man with a shotgun near the scene while Beattie himself has told a tale of his wife’s death. The strategy relies on Beattie standing on his story despite strong prosecution evidence.
Attorney Wendenburg exposes Henry Beattie confession linking him to shotgun possession amid defense efforts to undermine witness credibility. Accused Henry Beattie eager to testify as jury weighs guilt. court humor emerges as old Bill Pemberton dodges questions, while Talley’s testimony about a night scream and gunfire colors the proceedings.
Aug 31 Canadians win Prince of Wales prize in coast defense event at Isle of Wight. Canadian artillery, using six-inch guns, scored 26 hits in 8 2/3 shots at 335 mil, achieving top tally in the competition.
Aurora, Aug 31 Henry Baker of St Charles Illinois nephew of John W Gates will receive 250000 only if he graduates from college He is left 10000 to cover his schooling and plans to enter Harvard Mrs Lucerne Angell Gates sister in law receives 100000 for her daughter Dolores Angell 100000 in trust J J Baker a Gates relative inherits 25000 and a farm near St Charles wife 28000 words note mentions the late Gates favorite son in law list ends with Bakers longtime close tie to Gates.
The battleship Oregon, after six years out of commission for repairs, was placed in commission at Bremerton with Captain C F Pond as commanding officer. Rear Admiral Cotan, Commander Robertson, and Captain Pond attended as the Pennsylvania band played The Star Spangled Banner. The Oregon becomes the second ship of the Pacific reserve fleet, having been reconstructed and modernized.
A hospital fire in Panther Creek Valley Tamaqua Pennsylvania killed one patient from shock and injured many others. Rescue efforts amid heavy rain saved others and moved patients to nearby homes. utilities and railroad support responded with ambulances and fire crews from Lansford Coaldale Summit Hill.
Adrian Michigan reports W H Toms a clam digger recovered 912 pearls from a Raisin river clam. Of these 100 were marketable size and 50 considered beauties, for which he expects a fortune.
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