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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
2
Congressman Ni P. Wheeler opposed Canadian reciprocity, arguing it is his duty under oath. The remark implies a stance that his personal life testing transcends constituent interests. Hillszard notes the tension between duty and representation.
Union City edged Cory in the opening bowling duel at the new alleys, with high scores led by McLean after a spirited team effort. Local bowlers plan another match in Corry Friday night February 24th as crowds enjoyed a tournament atmosphere.
The piece argues for harsher enforcement of domestic violence via workhouse style sentences as in Germany, noting the wife bears the brunt of punishment and suggesting extending such penalties to broader offenses. It laments political corruption and urges independent lawmakers to back local option measures, citing a New Jersey principal and a Penny flag incident as illustrative examples.
E M Bonnell, the Corry bed spring maker, has received a rush order for 150 bed springs for the Erie typhoid emergency. The goods are being prepared for shipment today and will likely be in Br ie ready for use tomorrow. The Erie epidemic shows no abatement and the distressing situation persists, with demand for ready equipment rising.
John Felker, 18-year Erie resident, formerly of Unie Pa, served as a private with the Nie Pennsylvania Duck til Mr. Pelker unit. Wounded twice at Gettysburg, discharged as corporal. Survived by wife Mrs Sarah B. Scott, later Mrs Jean Nettie Heatings, and several children including Mrs Emma Briggs and Mrs James Tolle. Funeral Thursday at the Tate residence at 2 pm with burial at Lakeside Cemetery.
A fragment notes Bates responded to a telegram from the Arlington Pines relative to his abstention on the Reciprocity treaty. It cites Washington D C February 1 1914 and mentions Baltimore Times questions about his vote while Dean is ill under medical care and nursing supervision.
The Olympia Vaudeville Company under George G Wright opened three nights at Library Theater to a capacity audience. Acts included Montana Jack and Maritina rifle and pistol demo Armand Melnotte and Company in A Volunteer Prima Don Chi with a striking impersonation and soprano, a Mexican Impalement act, the Pent Musical Duo with 20 minutes of harmony and novel instruments, and other feats. The show promises a successful current tour after a strong local opening and continuation tonight.
Marrburg reports a Delaware county proposal introduced by Senator Willan G Sproul to authorize 50 million dollars in state bonds for a highway network linking county seats. The plan lists routes from Erie to Warren Meadville to Franklin and Meadvill to Warren, with a full state highway department reorganization proposed.
The Pittabung civic league issued a morning bulletin alleging extensive graft in Pittsburg school contracts. It cites payments to school board members, contractors, and officials, with up to one third of a $200000 contract said to flow to trustees. The district attorney will wait to see if informations are filed as the league vows to pursue prosecutions.
The trial of Mrs Grace Vogt for her husband’s murder did not start as scheduled. Defense attorney F My McClintock cited no reasons beyond stating delays, while prosecutors and witnesses prepared for jurors and testimony. neighbors described Vogt as harrel and violent, with the murder suspect to marshal evidence and defense plans in Union City.
A Dunkirk city negligence case against Mrs Dovey for 6000 dollars ends in a one hour trial. The plaintiff claimed a slip on a Dunkirk sidewalk caused internal injuries last year. Justice Lambert gave the charge to the jury at about 10:30.
Notice invites plumbers timers and all tradesmen to an open meeting held by the Carpenters Saturday evening at 8 o clock in W. O. W. Hall. The invitation emphasizes union affiliation and participation by tradespeople.
Thomas N Lockwood aged 75 died at his home on Wayne Street last evening at 6 40. Services will be held Sunday at 6 o'clock with interment in Pine Grove cemetery. He was born in New Cannun Conn and worked 28 years at Ajax Iron Works. He leaves a widow, a daughter Mrs Anna Lockwood of Buffalo, and a brother M A Lockwood of Samin town NY.
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