26 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1912
Page
1
The article describes a Saturday evening shift to update the central phone system in the Praction building complex. Workers dismantled old instruments and installed new central equipment to standardize the system. Managers moved operations to the src Hon building as construction continued and many staff were redeployed.
A sixteen year old son of Charles Swath of Book Street ran away last night. Friends say he boarded a Brlo freight train at the local yard. Family and police, with railroad authorities, are seeking the boy and awaiting a definite new location.
An Erie report details a shoplifting incident at Howton Store with dress goods 19 ounces of fabric and other items stolen. A woman named in the case denies knowledge but later agrees to testify, while police investigate further and seek information from the public.
A historical note describes an incident where an individual named Brandt was arrested under contentious circumstances. The piece references a phrase railroaded and mentions a person in custody. Details are fragmentary but suggest a legal or political dispute and perceived improper handling.
The grand jury investigates two new angles in the Brandt case, questioning the Sing Sing to Dannemora transfer and why Brandt was barred from writing to Senator Nelson two years after imprisonment. It also probes doctors MacDonald and Mabon and whether they acted for the district attorney’s office, with notes on Brandt’s mental and physical condition.
Rioters in Kingston seized the street car company after anger at reduced rides from 7 to 8. Police restored order with force, no arrests reported, as cars were driven away and tires bought amid the unrest.
Rebels encamped south of Juarez report about 700 men ready with mounted troops and cannon. Leader Salazar aims to seize Juarez and press toward Mexico City, with plans to join Orozco and Vasquez Gomez while avoiding direct attack until reinforcements arrive.
Footage and reports describe a riot involving striking workers and police in Lawrence Massachusetts. Officers faced attacks from a crowd while police dispersed protesters with infantry and troop support. Parents watched as children were reportedly scattered amid the unrest and authorities promised a search for missing youths.
The bank offers high class coupon bonds in 500 and 1000 dollar denominations. It buys such bonds for its own account and sells only top grade bonds to the public. No delays in interest or principal payments have occurred. Bonds sold are good loan collateral and all coupon collections are free. Personal interviews are invited to discuss bonds yielding five and six percent.
The Citizens National Bank of Corry Pennsylvania lists officers including J. Desmond as president Jas L West as vice president G H Barlow as cashier and H W Parher as assistant, reflecting the bank’s executive lineup.
A partial obituary notes the death of Grand Duke Wilhelm Dieudonne or related Luxembourger royalty. The report mentions his birth date and outlines the succession questions facing Luxembourg as officials confirm the loss.
A fierce winter storm grips the West and Southwest, with Kanian City and Osthart reporting heavy drifts and street closures. Rail service slows as snow and wind disrupt travel from Texas to Colorado and Nebraska, leaving streets perilous and communities isolated.
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