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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
3
Fragmented text outlines alleged misdeeds surrounding Attorney General Penrose and associates in Philadelphia. It mentions investigations, alleged corruption, wartime wart assessments, political party ties, and calls for scrutiny of funds and appointments. The garbled OCR hints at criticism of the Attorney General and surrounding figures with references to elections and contractor ties.
Fragmented OCR notes call for renewed vigor in munitions production. Mentions of November dates and prices are unclear. text references Corry City and a light goods context.
A Warren inventor introduces a radio controlled device described as a countermeasure to a failing torpedo maneuver. The invention, attributed to Col Cobham and linked to naval/military tech, aims to disrupt enemy targeting and alter wartime tactics amid national defense scrutiny. The piece notes sensational forecasts about revolutionizing radio controlled weapons.
The Highway Department in Harrisburg reports a flood of applications as motorists seek 1917 number plates. New law requires every water vehicle operating after the year’s start to carry the new numbers, with extensions on old licenses possible. Motorists are urged to apply and obtain an acknowledgment to avoid delays if stopped by police.
Meadville announces the dry campaign to begin January 2 with a planning meeting to map the effort. Dry leaders claim county prosperity supports their stance while noting less drunkenness and some bootlegging they expect to curb in the coming months.
Notice by application to the Court for Common Pleas of Erie County on January 15, 1917 at 1 o'clock A M under the Corporation Act of 1874 for a charter to form North Western Pennsylvania Milk Producers Association. Aim to encourage agriculture and dairy herd production, improve sanitary conditions, and benefit producers and consumers through better marketing and cooperation. Joseph M. Forch is the solicitor.
An application to the Governor of Pennsylvania on January 12 1817 seeks incorporation under an 1794 act for a new corporation to operate as a wholesale flour and cereal goods seller. Petitioners include Morcluk Merrink and Bayley.
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