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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1910
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions engravers or engravings and a locale hint, suggesting a small community event or notice. The readable bits imply a historical item with names or initials and a monetary symbol, but details are unclear and multiple phrases remain incomplete.
Mary Willy A Garmon, once living in apparent poverty near Bradner, was found by Wood County probate to be worth over 85 000 dollars. An earlier stay in a hut revealed 6000 dollars in money and securities, with later estimates showing 40000 in two years, 9645 in cash, 2200 in real estate and 9990 in diamonds, indicating substantial wealth after her death.
In Golden Gate Park San Francisco a large eagle and a four foot alligator fought on land air and water. The eagle wore down the alligator wounding it severely. The creature was dragged up a 12 foot pole and dropped, then the eagle attacked again and the alligator was left battered and bleeding.
Vague report from Canton Ohio speaks of a supposed meteor fragment seen over Must Witth street by the Tupent family and others. No meteoric fragment was recovered as witnesses described windows, yards, and snow. local residents remained cautious amid the odd event.
Police pursued strong leads in a New York case claiming Johanna Johansen, wife of janitor August Jokinnen, disappeared after revealing a windfall and planning to flee to Sweden. Detectives found her body buried beneath a basement floor while Jokinnen claimed his wife had taken a six oclock boat to Sweden. Witnesses and a jailed man could shed light on the motive and events surrounding the murder inquiry.
An emotional scene unfolded as Albert Joe Soby, 40, was arrested at his home in Philadelphia on embezzlement charges dating back four years. Hoboken suspect Jacoby allegedly took the funds from Progressive Laundry and fled to the city with only 67 cents. Soby had found work at a foundry and built a home for his wife and ten children. his wife fainted when police came, and the two children pleaded with officers to spare their father.
A fragment from the Washington Herald presents a clipped dialogue in which a Hat clubman asks If telepathy is believed and another clubman asserts some whispered certainty. The garbled text hints at a humorous or cryptic exchange with uncertain attribution and malformed words.
Hoxton February 8 A dramatic naval court martial heard Dorothy Hosler claim she engaged to marry Dr Burkeon Annoy H Robnett U S Navy and that he accompanied Paymaster Auld to confront Dr Howard Cowles at the armory. Cowles denied implied threats while Robnett faced accusations of improper conduct and a challenge to be Hosler’s champion.
Beatrice Snyder of Buffalo slipped from Pros Root Point near the railing and was swept over the American Falls yesterday. A note found in her purse addressed to her parents expressed remorse for bringing disgrace, while a communicant card from Dr Eawin H Dickinson was found. The pastor said Mrs Snyder left her daughter in the street after they visited his study.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a student addressing a “Profensor Plimp” and “Miss Pert,” requesting more practice items or hints. The text resembles light linguistic play or a classroom doodle, with unclear names and multiple misspellings, offering little clear event or outcome.
A garbled OCR fragment references creditors, debts, and a Philadelphia record. It mentions an entity or person owing money, a wife, and a vague alert about not paying others, but the legible details are insufficient to identify names, dates, or concrete actions. The text is too damaged for a precise summary.
President Taft moves Ohio politics forward by accepting Wade H. Ellis resignation to become chairman of the Ohio Republican state committee. Conference with Senator Burton and later talks with Senator Dick and Walter F. Brown set March 1 as Ellis final departure. Ellis says he will not seek any office and backs no candidate. He's been floated as a possible opponent to Democrat Judson Harmon for governor.
In Trenton Governor Mortyout asks the New Jersey Legislature to ratify the proposed sixteenth amendment to the U S constitution allowing Congress to levy an income tax. Political lenders in the state are noncommittal and adoption by the legislature appears doubtful.
The message argues income tax is the fairest form of levy and criticizes how general taxes fall unevenly, claiming a large share of tax burden rests on middle income citizens and is borne through indirect taxes on property and wealth controlled by a few estates, with a claim that over 40 percent of wealth is held by 3,000 estates or individuals.
The Oldest Bank in Warren County offers 4 percent interest on time deposits compounded semi annually. First National Bank and Bank of Warren, both in Pennsylvania, highlight their long-standing operations and reliable savings options for customers seeking steady growth of funds.
Washington reports two claims on a Nicaragua battle with President Madriz’s faction saying victory was won while insurgents contest the account. Navy officials say dispatches from Managua imply the battle outcome remains unclear as censorship and scant reports hinder confirmation.
Homer Cope, visiting his separated wife, shot and killed his mother in law Mrs George then gravely wounded his wife. He then shot himself, dying across his mother in law's body in an Indianapolis home.
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania on February 8 the steel workers at Bethlehem Steel refused company overtures and maintained an unanimous stance. The workers later formed a local branch of the International Association of Machinists, signaling a formal organizing effort.
President Taft nominated Newton W Gilbert of Indiana as vice governor of the Philippine Islands after Charles E Magoon declined the post. Gilbert will also serve as secretary of the department of commerce and police. Charles B Elliott of Minnesota was appointed associate justice of the supreme court of the Philippine Islands and a member of the Philippine commission and secretary of commerce and police.
Five defendants face true bills in Pittsburg as the February grand jury returns indictments. Delinquent tax core sector M G Lestiv, Edward R Jouuines of the Columbia National Bank, Frank A Grimn former cashier, Frank Nicots a wealthy businessman, and Charley Stewart are named. Jennings and Griffin testified for the state. they were the sole witnesses at the preliminary hearing.
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