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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1911
Page
2
Proposals to invest about 450000 should be examined on their merits without city bonus or public subscription. In the city, power and trolley companies within reach are ready to begin operations with spring in sight as parties stand in readiness.
Feb 27 report from Erle describes the mangled body of an unknown man found on south tracks near Nickal Plate depot after falling from a freight train during switching. Coroner’s inquest notes no identifying papers. clothing shows no marks. A lone unknown man reported earlier may have been riding the freight when the crash occurred. Described as a white man, about six feet tall, 190 pounds, with a moustache, likely a hobo. identity may never be established.
Editorial cites Interstate Commerce Commission action approving federal freight rate oversight as evidence the government can curb corporate excess and restore confidence in law. It argues regulation protects shippers and the public, while urging timely council action on two major franchise projects that promise modern telephone service and a trolley line, benefiting Corry’s growth.
W Brown aged 14 and Remi Mann 17, two Buffalo youths, ran away with about $20 borrowed from parents to travel the world. They were arrested late Saturday at the National Hotel area in Lomve and taken to police headquarters. Buffalo officials were notified to bring them back for custody.
An incident described in garbled text shows Whit acting absentmindedly and struggling with a pall device. He howled, placed the pall in his mouth, and tied it to a hog while his thumb rested, with the event occurring around noon.
A man 85 died after being struck by an eastbound city streetcar near the Reed House in Celoron last night. Conductor and driver reacted too late. details cite a fatal impact and multiple injuries. Police connect the incident to a daytime highway robbery in Niagara Falls and a separate murder case, suggesting a gang link and stolen money linked to Luigi Marino.
Warren February 27 The criminal court term starting March 6 promises a busy session with 15 to 20 cases ready for trial. Among the noted charges are assaults and battery at the State Hospital including patients and staff. Other listed counts include robbery larceny and intoxicant offenses across towns such as Youngsville Sheffield and Warren.
Harrtabire February 25 The State Fair bill prepared by the Joint committee of the State Livestock Breeders Association, State Dairy Union and State Mortuary Workery has been completed and will be taken up for nation al week. The bill provides for a commission to be composed of the governor, secretary of agriculture and seven commissioners named by the governor to serve without pay. The commission is to appoint such officers and needs and to take regulation for the fair. It is empowered to select a site and build ing, and to hold an annual exhibition.
Prisoners face Judge Walling for sentencing as new indictment rules promise early release by good behavior. County Detective Watson warns probation fosters crime and draws sympathy for offenders, echoing fears from criminology circles and precedent in Oakland.
Harrisbory unrest reports Speaker John T. Cox promised favorable terms to supporters of the Boyd local option bill. A calendar motion is blocked Monday, with a week of rules before another Monday vote. Anti-Saldon leaders drag negotiations with Billy Sunday over possible state outreach to boost the measure.
Fragmentary cookbook note describes a dish named frickasse with fowl pieces fried in seasoned butter, then simmered in gravy, with wine and nutmeg. The dialogue references a gold wine and a character named Riley, set in a playful 18th century kitchen scene.
Mia Shooly, aged mother of Select Councilman John M. Shooly, died at her Wantuly Street home that evening after a long illness. Funeral arrangements await arrival of Mr Shooly from Daytona Beach Florida where he spent the winter. A lifelong Corry resident, she was well known and respected locally.
Washington, Feb 1. Taft sent to the Senate the name of Robert Habgood editor of the Star Record Bradford and a noted journalist. The dispatch notes his selection followed a hard fought content and references a club question and a quip about The Right Kind.
The Hotel Vanadium at Cambridge Springs, Pa, now under the personal management of Mr George W Avary formerly of the Hotel Astor New York City. He is well known for his twenty years in eastern resort hotels including Mara Kanott Pier Nantucket Fort Griswold New London Conn and the Hotel Champlain at Bluff Point New York. Avary’s experience and connections promise improved guest service and housekeeping standards.
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