27 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
1
The Warren National Bank promotes a four percent rate aimed at helping you manage funds. It highlights convenient payment of interest and safer tax handling while stressing complete facilities for extending menus of water advantages to both parties.
Readable fragments recount an early 1911 railroad wreck near Kent. The engineer refuses aid and a local man Zubler is credited posthumously with alerting crew and saving lives. The Kent Courier reports, with later Meadville papers denying earlier sensational claims.
United States Senator Frank J. Cannon spoke at the Auditorium on Mormon influence, urging vigorous reform as crowds gathered despite muddy, stormy conditions. Separately, George Bridges was arrested in nearby Molesson with a suitcase containing dynamite and whiskey, offering few details on his plans or origin.
A Brooklyn letter from Mrs. Jonson Lombard, 229 Starr Street, endorses Vinot as a miracle remedy after five years of weakness and illness. She claims health and strength returned, praising Vinot as safe for all ages, with a money back guarantee if it fails. G C Babbitt & Bon, Corry, Pa, advertise the product.
The Warren Evening notes state hospital charity year totals with figures for Warren and nearby towns including Oll City Mendville and Corry. The summary mentions a state board official and a regional report showing local charitable receipts across several communities.
A watchman was found dead after a violent attack in Kingston near Brown's Station. Police say the victim was killed during a confrontation with a suspect who fractured skull and cut the stomach before stuffing the body in a moisting cable drum and setting the building on fire. The fire followed the corpse discovery later that night at the dam construction site.
Offer to purchase various metals including der GWE copper iron brass and rubber at set per pound rates. Names and details are garbled but indicate a buyer listing accepted metals and payments. Reading shows amounts cited like 86 a pound and copper per pound. Place and full terms unclear due to damaged text.
Dressmaking items advertised by Grace Gale at Welda's Over Guignons Home Store. Includes junk dealer contact details at 816 W Smith, Welda. Telephone line noted.
Francis B. Harrison announced plans to spearhead a congressional effort for free wool protections. The former official and advocate stated the move aims to secure economic relief for wool producers and stabilize markets amid ongoing tariff debates. Harrison will rally allies in Congress and industry groups to press for policy changes.
Washington Nev 27 supporters of the free wool measure vow to renew the fight as Underwood and conservative Democrats in the Ways and Means committee face strong opposition. Advocates argue consumer gains outweigh revenue needs while opponents warn of factional splits and political backlash in the house.
A fragmented note mentions a doctor and a price exchange. The readable bits hint at a discussion of terms and a monetary offer, with unclear context and missing details about people or events.
Cleorge Bridges, arrested after 72 sticks of dynamite were found in a suitcase, is held on suspicion of involvement in a nationwide dynamity plot. Burns detectives aid Pittsburg in investigating his background while authorities probe his links to a counterstrike at the Merchants' building.
Reading December 27 widow of Charles Reisch of Cymru, killed by neighbor Lazarus Shon, was left with ten children and a two week old baby. A Christmas fund collected nearly $100 and clothing for the family. The widow, 35, has a 17 year old daughter and a two week old infant. They own 68 acres, much of which cannot be farmed until children grow, and neighbors plan to help care for the land until then.
On a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train, H Christ tried to check a 170 pound carcass for Tivgran city. The conductor refused to allow it in the aisle and the owner ended up placing the carcass on the conductor's lap as the odor of fresh meat filled the car. Separate dispatches from Madrid report Spain’s labor demands hinder a proposed tariff increase on imported food products.
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