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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1910
Page
1
Warren National Bank Warren, Pa urges customers to open accounts of all sizes. The notice emphasizes that both small and large deposits are welcome and highlights the bank’s readiness to assist new customers in establishing accounts without delay.
A fragment discusses saving money in a responsible bank to keep funds safe and build thrift discipline. It claims wage savings foster economy and business understanding, and promises courteous service with 4 percent interest on savings accounts.
Warren National Bank reports on hypnotism claims from Cornell psychologist Professor B D Kitchener. He says most people can self-hypnotize by focusing on the intent to be hypnotized, with children and idolom being the only resistant groups. Experts caution against overreliance on self hypnosis.
U S wheat output loses its position as the top producer to Russia, despite the United States posting its largest yield in history. Last year Russia harvested 798 million bushels, about 20 million bushels more than the United States, with several other major exporters boosting total world production to roughly 2.18 billion bushels.
Turkey operates a government tannery to turn out leather and related products for army needs. The facility focuses on supplying boots, harnesses, belts, saddlery, and other leather goods to support military operations.
In Washington Rep Mandell chairs the public lands committee as opposition to President Tafts federal incorporation plan grows. He and other Republicans refuse to introduce Ballingers six conservation bills, objecting to both plan and wording. Mandell voices opposition to timber selling and land leasing provisions while urging updated laws.
Cleveland dated Jan 17 Nora Willam a nurse to the Rockefeller family for 20 years entered service as a girl of about 16. She cared for John D Rockefeller and his grandson during tense times and after retirement helped advise the aging patriarch. Her birthday was Christmas and she celebrated her centennial on that date.
Inmate J Edward Boorch, serving seven years at Sing Sing for a jewelry swindle in 1907, may receive a seven figure share from the estate of J C Launsberry of St Paul who died last January. Securities found among Launsberry’s papers reportedly linked Boorch to a large fraudulent scheme involving bonds and forged assets. Boesch, once reputed, built wealth by selling jewelry valued at about $260,000 to Montours and others before his arrest in San Francisco.
George Anderton and Charles King of Wheel give Way were taken into custody on charges of kidnapping a five year old girl, daughter of the heat med prisoner. The alleged act occurred while the child attended school in Diskernon fin, Mayotte county. Detective Prink McClughlin of Connellagllla transported the prisoners to Wentontown Hill, where Anderson and his wife were found not living together and the woman had blood on the girl in the school. Anderson said he wished to place the child in the home of a winter-indnw.
New York June reports on a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals committee planning to restrict vivisection at the Rockefeller Institute. Witness testimony and alleged misconduct by Kennnedy and others are scrutinized, with claims of bribery and improper anesthesia practices.
London reports a suffrage incident where a woman who actually voted Saturday at Harpeth was misidentified. The error arose as officials and observers grappled with enforcing voting rights while ensuring proper eligibility and records. The confusion highlights ongoing navigation of suffrage procedures and public verification during the period.
Silverware and burned clothing fragments were found in the Schermerhorn residence following the murder of Sarah Kymer. The items tied to Mrs. Compton’s theft were identified by Mr. and Mrs. Compton, with the suspect appearing shaken as authorities arranged the recovered pieces beside Schermerhorn’s cot.
At a conference of healmasiars of English public schools in Mele city a resolution welcomed the Public Schools League for Imperial Land Settlement. Rev Hebert Bruiston Grey praised the scheme as offering English youths careers in overseas dominions while noting Canadian attitudes toward Englishmen.
An early 20th century dispatch reports alleged use of an aeroplane by insurgent allies. The line of travel from Dayton to Nicaragua is outlined with plans for private transport to New Orleans. Officials note the aircraft is ready and a key representative is to join the mission amid uncertain timing.
Captain Paul Kapptendt his wife and two children and crew members of the schooner San Agena Venturi were rescued after two days adrift off the Southern Oregon Coast. The vessel reached safety near Crescent City following the stormy vigil in the water.
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