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28 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
1
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Harrisburg reports officials in several counties have not filed bonds with the secretary of the commonwealth. Bonds for county officers cannot be sworn in next Monday without approval, delaying oaths and raising questions about which commissions are ready. Some counties, including Allegheny, saw limited bonds filed today while others like Sullivan may delay further.
Acme Milling Co of this city was chosen as the nearest unit capable of supplying corn product samples for a department experiment. Mr Wiley of the department visited the plant and ordered samples of various corn products in different grades. About twenty bunkers will be used to produce the required varieties, marking a strong compliment to Acme Milling Co and its Very Best flour.
Federal inquiry into the disappearance of records from the McNamara office in Indianapolis centers on shipments of papers from the Central Time Building. Detectives report seizure of correspondence following arrests and say the Iron Workers executive board held a reunion as arrests unfolded. The missing records, if genuine, could be destroyed or remain hidden. authorities pursue further leads.
Arthur Franklin Swingle, previously living in Boranton, Pa, shot by Chaves Hoffman in Hoboken while attempting a hold up of an undertaker. The suspect, tattooed on one arm, fled toward Gulfport. Swingle had moved from Scranton to pursue his trade. Mary Cavey, his mother, spoke of his temperament and recent activity.
In a late start due to weather and rule disputes, the Municipal Club defeated Westfield 26 to 17 at Corry. Downey and Guignon led Mor event with strong forward play while tensions flared between Swarger and Downey. The Erie game scheduled for Friday night was cancelled by Erie men citing conditioning issues.
The Harrisburg reading on Helen Reimensnyder Martin, once a Corry teacher, notes her literary success and a brief teaching stint. It discusses her residence, the Farragen Building, and a school contact, hinting at how teaching influenced her literary career and suburban life portrayal. Two students share a light anecdote about chaperone eyes and a voyage strategy.
Democratic supporters rally for CARTER H. HARRISON as a leading contender for president. The article notes strong backing from party members, organizers, and supporters across multiple districts seeking his nomination and campaign momentum.
Democratic leaders across the country urge Chicago Mayor Harri son as a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1912. Friends write letters to party leaders claiming he can carry Central and Northwestern states and that a Western man is needed to win New York.
Burne detectives and police say Bridges statement equals a full confession to a plot to blow up the Pittsburg Steel Company plant employing 9,000 non union workers. Arrest followed rumors of dynamite and sabotage tied to Rochester dealers and local contacts as authorities linked multiple explosive devices to the plant and nearby contractors.
Cash payment offered for the following items or equivalents: ua 800 per cwt ntove platey 400 jean cant tron fc rubbers ke ound Copper Sea pound A. 1 Arodaky 14% EB Main street. 1ma29.
Dressmaking offered by the day or at home. Junk dealer H. Wels located at 216 West South Street can be reached by phone 4-N for orders or inquiries.
John Bridges, brother of the premier, says George may be scapegoated for others. Bridges notes the prisoner lived in Homestead for years, is married with a child, and his brother formerly worked as a bartender. Bridges believes George did no wrong and lacks knowledge of his family whereabouts.
In Philadelphia on December 28 a wall in the Rogedorer company Drewd factory at Unity and Elizabeth Streets, Frankford, collapsed while workers were finishing features near a tank. Two men were killed, four men plus two women and a boy injured. One injured man is missing presumed buried. About 600 workers were employed at the mill. the collapse created a large cavity and tore down a 30 foot wide section as water rushed in.
Wilkes-Barre journalist reports the death of Joseph Hiyeh a steeplejack from Rehoboth after falling from the tower of St Jenatus church in Kingston following a ladder break. He was working to repair the steeple and plunged about one hundred feet onto a concrete walk sustaining severe injuries.
In Creston area on December 28 a delirious farmer Monro Stevie fled from Nisbrothen and was found dead between Creston and Tod i. Nicholas Steele vanished between the towns prompting a major search led by local authorities. Mayor W L Glewen called in bloodhounds from Cleveland but they could not be deployed in time. Rescue efforts continued as night fell.
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