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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1911

Page

2

Hypnotic Influence of the Tammany Tiger in New York

A political column critiques Governor Dix for tolerating Tammany Hall and Wall Street influence, arguing his silence harms the Democratic Party. It links Dix's stance to Roosevelt’s split Republicans, the 1912 presidential outlook, and the potential disruption to Wilson’s reform image, urging stronger independence.

Dix New York Roosevelt Murphy Republiccan Tisket United States Senate Soas Empire State Democratic Party Ite Woodrow Wilson New Semn Perso Wilson

Local Piano Ad Promises Wide Selection at Music Home

Fragmentary OCR shows an advertisement urging readers to see Willing and the Piano Man before choosing a piano. Mentions special jaml Hill week and a big ad for Music Home, with unclear details but indicates a sales event.

Stra ‘Hare Music Home

Miss Kata Barton Recovers at Glen Wodo Home

Four year old Miss Kata Barton of Glen Wodo Maryland is reported to be recovering after a serious illness. The note describes her as a remarkable child and mentions her as a founder for the National Red Crows in the United States and her accomplishments in music for humanity.

Kata Barton Glen Wodo Miss Barton Te National Red Crows United States

Reward Offered for Altar Thief at St John’s

Erle Feb 12 a reward of 500 is offered by St John’s parish for the capture and conviction of the thief who robbed and desecrated the altar of St John’s Catholic Church Wednesday night. sacred vessels and vestments valued at 26 were stolen. Father Josiph Brooks announced the parish’s deep concern over the desecration, saying the church is more offended by the act than the value of the loot.

Erle St. John’s St. John's Catholic Church Josiph B. Brooks

Drastic eight hour bill introduced in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on February 11, Representative Albert Davig of Lackawanna introduced an eight hour law bill in the House. The measure, assigned to the Labor committee, would set an eight hour legal workday for mechanics, workingmen, and laborers employed by any corporation, company, or person, applying to current and future workers. Penalties include fines up to $5,000 for violations.

Harrisburg Albert Davig Lackawanna Labor Committee

Fire damages greenhouse and barn in Union City

Saturday night a fire of unknown origin destroyed the Union City Green House barn and warehouse, burning wagons and outfits. A small adjacent greenhouse and contents were destroyed. Loss estimated around $1600 with $400 insurance. the rest of the estate escaped serious injury.

Union City

Hover Granted 30Day Reprieve for Murderer Hover

A telegram from Harrisburg reports Governor grants thirty day reprieve to Alton V Hover of Crawford County, the wife murderer. A sanity commission will be appointed to examine him. Hover had been scheduled to hang February 23. Reprieve secured by Senator Clark, Auditor General Sleson, and Assemblyman Wilcox.

Sisson Clark Wilcox Sanity Commission Ene Fab Harrisburg Erie Daily Times Atzea Alton V. Hover Crawford County Hover Genral Sléson Asemblyman Wilcox

Trolley Line To Be Extended In Corry This Summer

Corry residents face a possible south side trolley extension on Main Street from the Climax shops to East Street then South Street toward Shady Avenue. The Corry and Columbus Street Railway Co has studied the plan but needs a larger power plant and electric franchise. Northrop Blair and Wooding have applied for incorporation to equip a bigger plant to serve trolley and public power needs. The line would support industrial growth, including the Corry Riot and Tilo Co, and reach the city’s eastern and western limits.

Corry Plang East Street South Street Shady Avenue Corry and Columbus Street Railway Company Snck Columbus Comelin Mears Northrop Blair and Wooding Facor Boll Enat Tilo Co

Jury Awards $14,860 in Steele Lake Shore case

Franklin February 12 The jury returned a verdict for damages totaling 14 860 for injuries to Charles A Steele from the Elipse refinery incident on January 17 1890. Judge Griswell had the jury under extended charge and issued a special verdict on two questions. The panel struggled to frame the verdict correctly and returned for further instructions before the final form was accepted.

Hamot Hospital Plans Temporary Typhoid Pavilion

Hamot Hospital leaders approved building a temporary typhoid fever pavilion on the lawn south of the Bott and Seldon wings. The $2,000 structure aims to be ready for occupancy next Saturday with WD Lininger supplying carpenters and the hospital appealing to city supporters for funds.

Peb Hamot Hospital Bott Seldon Lininger

Cory Hen Lays Two Eggs Sunday Report

DM Greene of 647 East Wayne Street reports a Plymouth Rock hen laid two eggs Sunday. One egg is normal with a large rough spot at one end and the other is smaller with a corresponding rough end. Greene also notes a brood of young chicks that are growing and doing well.

DM. Greene East Wayne Street Plymouth Mr. Greene

Sugar Social at Columbus High School Dance

Seniors of Columbus High School host a sugar social in Seholton's Hall on Friday evening from 8 to 12. February 17th details indicate a school dance event with music and refreshments in the Columbus area.

Columbus High School Seholton's

Spring Creek News Briefs From Feb. 10

Spring Creek notes report Marshall Packard is ill and confined at home. Mr and Mrs Hugh Peterson of Vdorey visit his father Mr G AV Peterson. Mrs Ear Datel visits her parents. Mr and Mrs William Jawell and Mrs Mima Donaldson attend the fair recently. Benjamin Jawell of Cosy has returned to work. Mention we genre when you purchase. For news read the Journal.

Spring Creek Marshall Packard Ted Hugh Peterson Vdorey AV. Peterson Ear Datel Aday William Jawell Mima Donaldson Benjamin Jawell Cosy Nick

Teacher Robbed at Jamestown Lake View Avenue

Jamestown N Y Miss Sarah Dickinson a Jamestown High School teacher was walking home on Lake View Avenue about 830 Saturday evening when a young man about 18 snatched her handbag from the shadows and fled down Prendergast Avenue. The bag held a small amount of money and personal items of sentimental value. the thief remains at large.

Jamestown Sarah Dickinson Jamestown High School Lake View Avenue Prendergast Avenue Miss Dickinson

Improvements at Chautauqua Plan New Grandstand

Chautauqua Institution trustees met February 10 and 11 in the Collonnia building to authorize a 2500 dollar grandstand for the athletic field, expected to seat nearly 1600. They approved a seven thousand dollar expenditure for an Arts and Gratias addition, a stewardship fund, and chimes related projects, to be titled the Miller Campanile a red brick tower 46 feet square and 65 feet high on the point.

Chautauqua Trustees of Chatauqua Institution Collonnia

Small Wreck Delays Trains at Summerdale

Sunday afternoon a minor wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Summerdale derailed a car and demolished a truck frame loaded with steel. A derrick car from Buffalo was required. main track was not cleared until after nine. Pennsylvania Flyers and local trains rerouted via Buffalo to Buffalo and back.

Pennsylvania Railroad Summerdale Joe Buffalo Pennsylvania Flyers Fiuffalo Brie

Prosecution Under Pure Food Act Targets Local Sellers

Mount Saturday ordered the sale ban on con concerned foods in New Castle for selling items with benzonte of soda without proper label. The case, under a 1909 act, involves mela diers and two New Castle hotels cited for selling oleo without licenses. Local merchants faced action for adulterated flour products containing water.

Mount Saturday Monh New Castle Hirt Wada Tor Ita New Castle

To Raise 30000 for St Vincent Hospital Campaign

Residents of Brie rally to fund St Vincent's Hospital improvements with a whirlwind drive. In three days committees and collectors total 480 as they seek 30000 to reach a broader 86000 project cost slated for February 14 to 16 and 17.

St. Vincent’s Hospital Brie

Corry Ice Co Pitches Pure Ice Made From Steam Filtration

The item touts Corry Ice Co as offering ice that is absolutely pure and free from dirt or disease germs. It claims the ice is produced from steam condensed distilled bolted and filtered until only water remains and then frozen.

Corry Ice Co

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