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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
2
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Local editor praises Mayor Alexander for plans to close public gambling places, arguing executive restraint and tangible results matter more than rhetoric. The paper notes a recent advertising rate raise and telegraphy updates from United Press, calling for continued public accountability and reader confidence.
A page in today's Journal 48 reproduces an old Art Lanston cartoon from All About Corry published eighteen years ago. It comments on the scramble for the Corry postmastership and mirrors the current scene. Also on the page readers will find further items.
Readers note wide price gaps from 6 cent butter to 40 cent items and 10 cent crackers. The tale recalls Inborert, who earned a dollar each day, while malarter say and a dozen men hunted the hima Job, painting a snapshot of era commerce and labor.
William Randolph Hearst testified before the Clapp investigating committee this afternoon. He introduced letters from John J. Archbold of Standard Oil connected to Foraker Sibley and Penrose. The letters rumored to reveal disclosures were not released publicly but will join the official record.
Harrisburg reports state health officials noted a sharp rise in diphtheria cases in November totaling 2517 across Pennsylvania. Major districts including Pittsburgh Philadelphia Johnstown New Castle Allentown and Elwood City showed excess cases amid a mild disease type posing greater infection risk.
Auction announces sale times starting 1 20 and 7 im with multiple sessions Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. Buyers urged to arrive early to bid on items at Brovick's location 109 111 Mala Bt with emphasis on first-chance buys.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our recent bereavement. P. 1 Bevans and family.
The Rogers Company unveils a striking electric Christmas window display at its E Main Street office. The showcase features household electrical needs from stoves to toasters and lamps, highlighting new appliances and the glow of electric home comforts amid holiday anticipation.
North Center street buzzed Saturday as customers watched veteran candy maker Hid Schutrum craft old fashioned suckers and ribbon candies in the Hoaney store window. Schutrum will remain through the season, offering confections that lure shoppers with Christmas bargains and a bustling candy shop display.
J T Butler of Buffalo first president of the Iron Workers union testified today denying prosecutors claims he conspired in dynamiting non union plants. The hearing opened with his vigorous denial of involvement in alleged acts aimed at weakening non union operations. Funeral notice included for Morris C Bonstrell in New Mexico.
The Kurte Brus Bed company is in talks with a major circus for a unique bed design used for electrified show animals. A letter sent years ago to Jerry Metal Hed Company reached the Motal Burniture Co and then the Kult Go, detailing plans to build a bed like the one for Otis Loretta's famous trained horse. Corry’s firm is ready to fit the order and Kurtz bed has drawn interest from traveling show organizations for Jol. Fred’s act.
Last night at the Walker shop on N Cantor street barbers of the city met. The main outcome is a price change: no more ten cent bakery trim or ball circling. Pricing for all other services remains unchanged with a new five cent increase per unit.
United Press reports two people drowned near Kittanning Pennsylvania when a boat skiff attempting to cross the Allegheny River capsized. The other passengers escaped by swimming but could not save the drowning pair.
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