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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1915
Page
5
Ambiguous fragments hint at an election discussion mentioning Union 4 and paired figures. Names like Zach appear in a torn text. The readable content suggests a political or civic context with unclear specifics.
A flurry of visiting locals and out-of-town guests marked the day in Warren. Charles of Mondville, G L Cronin of Clymer, Blaine Kincaid, Dorothy Hoynton, Hy D Bracken and families, and many others were noted in town for brief visits or business. Several officials and residents, including W Jaller, Mrs Mixy Lambing O Corry, and D S Rowe, engaged in errands, letters, and meetings. A mix of travel, local socializing, and small-town bustle filled the day.
Meadville January 6 the reputed arsonist who has troubled the city again struck at the Kevin Company warehouse near Mirle road early this morning. Firemen extinguished the blaze found around one o clock and prevented serious damage to the outside structure.
The death of former Pennsylvania State Senator J. K. P. Hall was reported in Tampa Florida today. He was 70, had served since 1903 representing the 26th district, and did not seek re election. He previously served two terms in Congress before returning to state politics.
Harrisburg January 6 United Press reports the Public Service Commission refused the railways bid to enforce five per cent freight rate hikes after ten days notice and ruled that the railways must provide the standard thirty days notice.
The local painters union faced a delayed wage scale vote and postponed a worker layoff. A meeting was held in January to decide on the scale and hours amid debates over job actions. In Wheeling West Virginia a large mill crew returned to work, with other factories planning resumptions this week. Additionally three New Jersey inmates were electrocuted in Trenton, one youth among them, marking the state’s first triple execution. New Jersey’s Lynch named five wage investigators while naval divers tested deep-sea rescue methods at 274 feet and eyeing deeper dives with standard gear.
A man from Pottaville is jailed for embezzling funds from Prudential Insurance and eloping with a woman, then fleeing to Baltimore. The same issue reports the West Lebanon Steel Company mill resuming operations in Tull after several months of irregular runs.
City Commisson appeals to local business men to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow and to aid in maintaining drainage along curbs. The effort is crucial during thawing periods when snow piles create hazards and impede street maintenance.
Meadville January 6 the office of the County Commissioners is crowded with farmers presenting back claims for unpaid bounties. Following Judge Prather’s order resuming bounty payments, a large amount is being drawn from the county treasury.
List of names including Mrs Ruth Aten Mrs Limore Mrs Walter B Saunderg Miss Georgia Lemon Rev A G Grill Mr FL C Kasbohm Mr Linmore Mr Tsao Rosenbaum Ne Chetsa View Antonia Mr Wladysiaw Damaukte Independent Mtg Co J P Austin P M Public notices in the weekly column list people with letters advertised by the post office. Names span multiple categories with an official postmaster signoff from the Independent Mtg Co and J P Austin P M.
L W OLDS thanks supporters after primaries and pledges full effort as City Commissioner nominee. He asks voters to show continued backing at the election on January 19. Also notes local ads for sale items and a newborn baby announcement amid rental and farm notices.
AmuseU Theater presents The Lad From Old Treland an origis production by the Katem Company. Also Lost Melody An Edison drama with wit at last and His Mother's Home a Biograph drama with Louie Arvols and The Vampird's Trail featuring Alice Joyce.
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