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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
2
A Philadelphia news note reports sayings from old stockings will be opened on Friday September 1. The piece encourages sharing the sayings with the government, calling it a depository with no fear of misuse.
A letter to Alderman Truesdell discusses eligibility of certain officers under a new Pennsylvania law. The exchange notes doubts about eligibility for reelection and references the Pamphlet Laws, with action in county court and a forthcoming two volume set. The writer, A. Z. Bisson, signs warmly and promises further word.
A Harrisburg water commission hearing drew Fr N P Wheeler and Fr Kroitler with attorney T F Ritchey to protest private chartering of water rights on Tionesta creek and Clarion river. Local lawyers joined, warning large 400 foot dams could flood Forest Clarion Jefferson Elk and Warren counties, endangering communities from Oil City to Franklin and submerging towns if dams failed.
The trial of Detective Thomas J Dempsey charged with sending bluel hand letters to General Charles Miller and others is continued to the November term of criminal court. Judge Pallon granted the postponement on prosecution request. Prosecutors, backed by Gilbert D Perking, expect no evidence. Dempsey defends, saying he has bankrupted himself for defense. Four government special agents, including J F Oldfield, monitor the proceedings.
Franklin August 81 Perry Gray of Pleasantville pleads not guilty to the murder of Jack Spore. Arraignment in Venango County Court followed a completed jury and a lengthy first day with prosecution outlining proof and witnesses including Dr Proper and Rehast Cole.
The 111th Pennsylvania Volunteers reunion gathered in Lakewood with about 100 survivors and guests from Pennsylvania, New York, and distant Kansas. Veterans recalled battles Cedar Mountain Antietam and Gettysburg as General Sickles visited, and Captain Wells and other officers were noted among attendees.
A dispute at a Bruntel Street dwelling involving Charley Nelson and others escalated to assault on Dayle Doyle after Nelson sought help to support his family. Nelson fled. a warrant for arrest appeared, and neighbors Markett and others were mentioned. Journal ads note local employment.
The Warren trial features testimony from Mrs. James B. Wady wife of a wealthy oil producer and bank director linking John M. Andrews to the murder. An anonymous letter to Mrs Eddy and Langdon editor details vendetta veiled as divine retribution. The letters claim broader plots and threaten more violence, unsettling witnesses and the community.
Erie August 31 twenty words used in an advanced teachers institute exposed spelling weaknesses among attendees. Miss Lorn Gould of MilConn township correctly spelled the list and won a ten dollar prize amid praise from instructor H R Pattengit.
Buffalo August police believe they have solved a mystery of jewel thefts on trains. Wo Mullan porters of the New York Central were arrested after a search found jewelry identified as the property of Dona Wilber of Erie. A second suspect fled but a confrontation with railroad detectives followed a threat scene.
Henry Gray, a PLA employee, was assaulted near the New York hotel on the Erie line while taking a shortcut to Bridge and Teller. Two Medwaymer men demanded $5 in cash and a gold watch, knocked him down, and fled with the items. Gray could not identify the attackers.
A. D. Crow and W. F. Lewis of Jepry and Fy Craker of Waterford were bound over by the next grand jury on a pure food charge. They were accused of selling ice cream containing lard. The editor notes Crow had chance to provide correct news earlier but delayed, leading to prosecution.
A small, unclear fragment mentions a community event and a local figure. It hints at a gathering or meeting in a town setting with limited readable details. Names and places are not fully legible, but the tone suggests ordinary civic life.
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