15 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1911
Page
1
Ten year old Misse Morenca Babolin, dying from Wyllet wounds at St Charles hospital, appeals that George Kharasco be made to suffer as she did. She asks police to bring him from jail to stand over her coffin at her funeral. Karinov bound over to grand jury on murder charge.
A Philadelphia report to the Pennsylvania State Bankers association states postal savings banks attract deposits from people not using regular banks and from children using saving cards. Officials say branches in Dubois and elsewhere show no measurable impact on established banks as restrictions deter patronage.
The House approves a reciprocity measure with 87 Republicans and five Democrats voting for it amid Taft administration support and internal party tensions. Debate focuses on timing and amendments as leaders anticipate a Senate vote. Canadian figures Taft and Laurier receive congratulatory messages following the vote.
Washington Feb 15 Senate approved a bill establishing a separate bureau within the Department of Commerce to study Child welfare. Senator Flint of California authored the measure and it provides a $4,000 salary for the bureau chief and powers to investigate infant mortality birth rates illness and education of children across states and territories. Kingston Jamaica Feb 15 Governor Ble Sidney Oliver says a 50 percent reduction in duties on four and crackety shipments to the United States is under consideration following talks with Canada on tenders for a path to reform trade relations.
Dissatisfaction with management and failure to resume the 5 percent dividend on common stock prompts Kuhn, Loeb & Co and allied financiers to seek control of Missouri Pacific. George J. Gould and family hold a large stake, with Rockefeller and Kleinan Loeb figures backing the push to replace leadership ahead of March 14 meeting.
New York report states Edna Goodrich, Nat Goodwin's fourth wife, won an unconditional divorce after a county court referee recommended it. Counsel said Goodrich received no alimony and a deed transferred half of Goodwin's $1.6 million fortune to her, securing about $10,000 yearly income.
New York reports the National League approved a new umpire roster selected by President Lynch while promising near absolute control over umpire decisions during the season. The lineup includes Finneran and Poyle as new umpires with Doyle and Kane not retained. In Chicago, the American League schedule sets 100 games per club starting April 13, concluding in October.
Washington reports several Ze laya sympathizers arrested by Managuy under state department orders from Managua. The blast at the government arsenal near the president Estrada's house left two million rounds of ammunition and ten thousand rifles destroyed. Martial law in effect as President Matrada orders a full inquiry into the disaster.
Five men killed and two seriously injured after a premature powder explosion in a Grand Trunk facility at Kitwells, British Columbia. Emergency crews fought to control the blast site on February 15. Loss and damage reported as investigators begin compiling details.
The First National Bank of Warren in Pennsylvania is identified as the oldest bank in Warren County. The notice highlights its long-standing status and local prominence within the community and regional financial history.
El Paso Feb 15 Juarez has been relieved as three trains of federal troops under General Navarro rolled into the Juarez railroad yards about seven last night. The force, about 1000 infantry and cavalry, increases Juarez garrison to 1500 men able to defend the city. Dynamite laid by rebels beneath the tracks was removed and burned. Soldiers were welcomed with cheers and champagne as officers were shown to the Jumex customs house. Francison T. Mastero’s whereabouts remain unknown and US officers in El Paso have not served warrants on Madero or Chihuahua’s governor Gonzales.
An Englishman and a German fought a sword duel in Sydney Virginia on February 15. Both men were badly wounded. the German was judged the better swordsman and gashed the Englishman from elbow to armpit while the German opponent then attacked but escaped a fatal blow.
Albany Feb 15 The 24th joint ballot for United States senator produced no hinge in the deadlock with 20 members absent or paired. Democrats and Republicans hold scattered votes led by Sheyhan Shel and Depew among others. Total votes 181. 91 needed.
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