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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1911
Page
2
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The article reports Horace H. Greeley of this city disputing claims that Horace Greeley was careless in dress. He states his uncle’s attire was plain yet fine, and he recalls close visits to the Tribune Office. The piece also notes local acknowledgments and a serenade by Amos Tuttle’s Vin Agar Band.
Seth McKnight, a hosier maker by trade, died at 2:15 Monday morning at 110 Plumer Street after returning from shoveling snow. He felt ill while resting near the fire and collapsed from a sudden heart failure. McKnight had lived in City for several years.
A laborer clashed with Section Foreman Batley near Spartansborg on the Pennsylvania railroad. The foreman was assaulted and the laborer was arrested, heard by Alder Kinney at Spartanobury, and committed to Crawford County jail awaiting court. Constable Winans and Detective Cleve Land accompanied officers to Meadville after the hearing.
Erie February 6 George Re Downs forwarded to Senator Clark and Assemblyman Shreve a bill endorsed by the Army and Navy Union and the Pennsylvania Guard. It grants a state or federal service pension to Civil War and Mexican War veterans who served 60 days or more, are 62 or older, and were honorably discharged, with monthly pensions from five to twenty dollars. It also bars pension attorneys or claimants from receiving a fee and notes the claim lies with the pension commissioner.
Warren Pa February 6 no new information released by District Attorney Lyons regarding the Amaan murder mystery. J A Williams Buffalo Pinkerton chief met with Lyons and Mrs Myers to discuss the case. Williams and Myers inspected the scene but no new evidence was disclosed.
Grove City students return as suspension order is revoked and out of town pupils seek admission. Juniors and seniors choose to stay at the school, while a class rush and dormitory suspensions spark anger among students and parents, delaying graduation for some.
Fire swept an organ factory near the dry Kiln in Volgemater Street at 11 o clock. Estimated damage is $25000 with spontaneous combustion suspected. Fire disrupted traffic and horses as crews battled the blaze and gained control shortly after.
A playful, fragmented snippet describes Holmes in a Saturday NY World promotion. It hints at a treasure-like offer with advance orders and a second share, urging readers to remember the date and participate in the promotion for the full experience.
A Maudville Messenger summary notes proposed Pennsylvania General Assembly changes to the war time marriage law. It requires a mental and physical exam, bars licenses for those with certain illnesses or moral issues, and prevents marriage for intoxicated or narcotic users. The bill is broadly approved, citing 140,000 mentally able people in the U.S. while stressing eligibility for lawful union within state borders.
Attorney F M Meclintock and ex district attorney Davia of Erle consult in Union City over the murder case of Mlle Lotte Yort. Itab saleee says Doyle, a criminal lawyer, is secured for the defense. Insanity plea and continuance to May term undecided.
February 6 report from Girard notes Mercantile appraiser J G Murphy surveys merchants including billiard rooms bowling alleys and bar dealers. Merchants oppose state tax proced ure demanding fixed annual payments and less red tape while county treasurer W W Harpety witnesses rising inquiries and potential legal action for unpaid taxes.
The Wattsburg Agricultural Society met at W. A. Cornell's store in Wattsburg on Saturday February 4. After the secretary's report and other business, officers were elected for the ensuing year including President Ira J. B. Munwee and Secretary J. J. Rouse. Directors chosen were West, Summons, Montague, Wilkins, Lard, Yout, and Pynore. It was decided the Wattaburg fair would be held September 6.
Harrisburg Web reports several appropriation bills introduced for Erie Home for the Aged $20,000 Erie Hamot Hospital $96,000 Northwestern Pennsylvania Humane Society Mule $2,000 Blair Vinicont’s hospital Mule $75,000 Corry Hospital $417,000 Rimwood Home Hite $2,007 maintaining road through Corn Planter Indian reserve Warren Co $1,200 per year Warren Hospital $84,000 Bradford Hospital $30,000 Warren State Hospital for the Infant $11,500
The Montreal Daily Star argues that only Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier can avert the danger of the reciprocity trade agreement between the United States and Canada. The paper stresses loyalty to Laurier and urges decisive action to defeat the treaty.
The passage warns against imminent annexation talks led by Sir Wilfred and the British Empire. It argues a federation would end Canada’s independence, inviting American control. It frames the issue as a pivotal choice for Canada’s future leaders and citizens amid global imperial pressures.
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