Crime and postal talk mix in Corry deep feature
Regional column discusses criminology authority George Hendin, postal rate shifts, and public interest topics. It notes a Christmas warehouse fire near Ruth M. Smith Home at Sheffield, Santa Claus aid, and health training ahead of a rare solar eclipse seen in the northeastern United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hendin
America
Wendersin
Attine
Flue
Duclens
Jooklog
Hein Binkers
Hemsils
Philiceman
Trintifguls
Teds
Twokime
Ruth M. Smith
Sheffield
Ron
Santa Claus
Une
United States
Twenty Years Ago Az From The Journal Files
Twenty years ago from The Journal Files December 26, 1904 notes refer to church and social life in Meadville. Mentions of Archie Durting, Franklin, St James, Landland Stoddard, Will Blain, Den Posnich, Alliison Crosby, Fred J. Weat, and local gatherings with relatives over Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Durting
Landland Stoddard
St James
Despondent Atlanta Man Swallows Glass in Odd Tale
A despondent Atlanta man reportedly drank glass of unknown liquid to end his life. The incident is part of a chaotic OCR fragment weaving political talk, regional jokes, and stray quotes. Authorities not yet confirming details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Less Than Half of Drivers Have 1925 Licenses
Tarrishurg dispatch reports that fewer than half of Pennsylvania motor vehicle owners have renewed licenses for 1925. Officials warn motorists that driving with 1924 tags after December 31 risks arrest and penalties up to 250 dollars. Extensions are granted for foreign tags by Michigan Virginia Delaware to dates in March January 30 and January 5 respectively.
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Tarrishurg
Penpeyivana Mave
Wietr
Motor Vehicle ‘Division
High Way Department
Benj. G. Heyman
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Highway Department
Dll
Michigan
Virginia
Delawatte
Two Residences Destroyed at Grand Valley
Watusville December 26 two frame houses in the Grand Valley district were destroyed by fire yesterday noon. Firefighters had limited equipment and saved nearby structures while removing belongings. The Loomis house owned by Mrs. John Loomis and occupied by the Earl Kelly family reportedly originated from a chimney. the Gustafson home stood nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watusville
Lowiness
Grand Valey
Gibbsville
Itis
John Loomis
Earl Kelly
Tred Gustafson
Loomis Aye Noth
Peck General
Greenhouse Blaze Destroys Sherman Buildings
Sherman December 96 A 330 fire destroyed the boiler room of the Sherman green houses on Railroad Street. Volunteers arrived late and the building and adjacent barn burned. weather near zero hampered efforts. Greenhouses suffered little heat damage but plants may freeze. owner A J Wilcox faces heavy loss due to no insurance. A dog and two puppies perished.
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Sherman
Railroad Street
A. J. Wilcox
Department of Highways to Open Bids for 195 Miles of Road
The department announced bids will be opened Friday and Saturday for the construction of 195 miles of new roadway in various portions of the state. It plans to advertise about 41,200 miles of new construction early in 1925.
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Department of Highways Today
Bitter Gas Fight at Jamestown Over Price Boost
Jamestown Morning Post editorial questions Pennsylvan ia Gas Company rate hikes and urges residents to resist pay more than the Public Service Commission deems fair. Mayor Carlson leans toward compromise amid influence from Frank C. Anderson as Corry fights a broader gas monopoly impact. The piece argues to uphold PSC stances and resist subsidizing a greedy corporation through higher rates.
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Pennsvyaaia Gax Company
Public Service
Arm Mission
Jamestown Morning Post
Jamestown
PennsWanld Gas Company
Corry
Jas Raite
Carlson
Frank C. Anderson
Air
Anderson
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Butt
Public Service Commission
Wife Too Poor To Bury Sailor Brings Talk Of Charity
In a Pennsylvanian case a widow admits poverty preventing burial costs for her husband, Paul Thanners. The body lies in a Philadelphia university facility for scientific research, raising questions about fate and care. The fragment references unfulfilled plans, local locations, and the University of Pennsylvania as part of the consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRIE
Binghamton
Paul Thanners
Earlor
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Universit of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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Athi Colegrove
Copry
The
Mercury
Taye
King Zero
Coolidge
Kilun
Newport
Utah
Westmirelaid Mouney Fencher
Cluton
Will Blain
Meadville
Poputir
den Posnich
Alliison Crosby
Fred J. Weat
New York
Christms
Richmond
Texas
Plana
Louis Nowa
Walter
Law
Grand Valley
Post
Mable Jones
the National Bank OF Corry
P.R.R
Gil
Soho
Jes
Vicks Vaporus Geer
Yansto
Barlow Hardware CO
Corry, PA
Napanee
R. Morick
Center Street
Corry, Penn
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