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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
2
Advertising rates announced for the news column with a 15 cent per line single insertion and 15 cents per week. Rates to be recalculated by the clock on the same day.
The piece criticizes party politics and favors public control of laws and telegraph pricing. It cites Penrose, Western Union extortion, and calls for nonpartisan governance. mocks claims about wages and women, attributing them to public figures and a Weatheringstone-style critique.
The Five Hundred Club of twelve ladies hosted by Mrs. Ralph Weaver at The Maples yesterday afternoon featured first prize won by Mrs. Wake Morgaridge. After a seven course dinner at six, red roan decorations illuminated the event as bridge and entertainment filled the hours. The ladies departed on the ton o' clock car, praising a delightful gathering. S. Wales, Secretary
An extra matinee program is announced for the Lyric Theatre tomorrow. The listing notes a single show with seating in the main hall and a matinee time on a Saturday night.
Corry Development Company expands east end with ten houses on Main Street and plans for ten more, buying Goldstein farm and land to extend Pleasant Street, with trolley extensions tied to power-line progress and new metal furniture plant hiring more workers. Shoplifting ring busted as Strickland trio and accomplices seized leather goods valued near 5000, with Windsor Hotel proprietor implicated as an accessory.
Gov John K Toner faces consideration of the additional county judge bill in Hareluburg Portier. The bill passed the House yesterday amid debate over expense and sufficiency of local control. Proponents urge voter input while opponents argue political leaders already control county judiciary selections. An Evle Dispatch report notes petitions and questions whether Tener will heed them.
Fragmentary note discusses an event at the White House involving Lincoln era figures and a film viewing. Details are unclear but reference a unity message and multiple prominent participants.
President Taft names John I. Austin of Corry Pennsylvania for an antituster post in a Feb 22 nomination. The selection aims to fill a federal appointment reflecting local governance ties.
Over forty locals travel to Union City and back to hear Madamo Nordica in the Majestic Theater grand concert. The Corry party plans a late return, with about a hundred paying full fare for a special train. Read the Journal for details.
Two hangings occur in one day at Erie city jail. Frenchy DuMotier known as Frenchy, drinking heavily, was found dead in his cell by hanging from a strap. Police say death was self-inflicted while awaiting court on drunkenness charges. Dr. Hunter confirmed death about an hour earlier.
Daniel Ble auburg a well known Jamestown capitalist and director of the Bank of Jamestown died suddenly of apoplexy at home. He returned from a brother’s funeral in St Paul days earlier and was found unconscious at his door after preparing to read a morning paper.
Col J C Morrow, a famed Pittsburg auctioneer known for Highland Addition sales, suffered a serious foot injury and later required surgery. Doctors amputated the left toe above the line after infection worsened, and he remains hospitalized in Pittsburg for recovery.
Stockholders of Corry Hospital Awaoem Won will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday March 8 1911 at eight o clock p m at the hospital. Election of the board of directors for the ensuing year will be on the agenda.
Legislators introduced a 745 000 maintenance appropriation for the Pennsylvania National Guard and a 490 000 grant to state normal schools. Other measures include tax and fee tweaks, adoption of adult heirs, removal of the Western penitentiary, and proposed salary and election bill amendments. The house adjourned for the day.
Services mark the consecration of a new diocese with Dr. Rogers Tareal named bishop designate after a lengthy rectorate at St Luke's Episcopal in Scranton. The ceremony occurs this afternoon at 3 o'clock as officials finalize the diocesan leadership.
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