06 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
1
The Warren National Bank promotes a four percent rate and emphasizes safety and convenience in handling money. The advertisement touts timely service and reliable financial facilities as beneficial to customers.
Mayor Stern and Chief Detzel announced a curfew for all gambling rooms in Erie. They conducted an inspection tour, ordered the removal of all gambling paraphernalia, and warned operators to relocate or face arrest and court action. The crackdown marks the start of the new administration’s campaign against gambling.
Pure Food Department agent George M. Pelton spent Monday in Sheffield checking for glazed candies and other items treated with cereal and water. Tony Witch, grocer, was arrested on charges of violations of the Pure Food Law. J B Miller of Clarendon also arrested on similar charges with a hearing before Justice Wheeler. Samples were taken October 19 and sent to the state chemist for examination.
Mrs. George Caldwell, in Cambridge Springs, mistook a bottle of carbolic acid for her usual medicine and swallowed a small amount. A physician arrived with antidotes in time to prevent serious harm as daylight broke.
Warren papers report the Cory Castor Company plans a new plant at the location, promising bright outlook and local work. The firm has been receiving orders and will employ over twenty workers once operations start, signaling a boost for the city’s economy.
In a tense courtroom, James McNamara is found guilty of murder and sentenced to 15 years to life in San Quentin. The judge rejects hanging, citing wisdom and the defendant's role in the crime. The district attorney reads McNamara's confession as part of the proceedings.
In Los Angeles Judge Walter Bordwell sentences James B McNamara to life and John J McNamara to 15 years for the October 1 1940 dynamiting of the Los Angeles Time building and related crimes. Both men plead guilty and will stay in custody awaiting federal grand jury action. The brothers showed no breakdown during sentencing despite tense moments and threats of nationwide probes into the dynamite ring.
Rheumatism disappears under Ferrozone a claimed constitutional treatment. The ad asserts the medicine purifies and renews the blood, strengthens the system to fight illness, and permanently cures rheumatism gout and lumbago. It lists price 2.50 and a guaranteed warrantied by Thormat Downey.
The American Federation of Labor president Samuel Gompers commented on the Los Angeles McNamara verdict from the Hotel Victoria. He defended leadership, urged Miller to present charges if any, and called proceedings an intrusion on his role. Frank Morrison discussed defense funds totaling over 200000 with at least 100000 possibly linked to Darrow for McNamara interests.
A fragment describes funds collected and dispersed with figures like 370 000 and 93, a forthcoming pamphlet detailing contributions and spenders, and a telegram from Willer Drew to Captain Freericks about the National Rectors Association. It notes no death penalty demand for J T McNonmra and mentions Hearst test primary law fights in New York.
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