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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1924
Page
3
The piece argues that excessive income taxes push capital from productive investments into bonds and idle capital, causing a silent, nationwide strike by capital and executives. It cites a textile businessman lamenting high taxes and lost profits, urging policy changes to preserve prosperity.
The American Road Builders Association says the United States will spend eight billion dollars on highways this year with the government paying one tenth and calls for doubling that contribution. The piece notes the administration pursues budgetary restraint while the public pushes for lower taxes, argues federal road funding yields long term gains through increased rail estate values and wealth production, and contends roads must be well built to maximize returns.
The passage questions whether Congress currently mirrors public opinion and suggests the upcoming fall season may determine if a reformist parliament or new government leadership will arise, framed as a test of democratic representation.
A disjointed passage discusses crime, youth, and social control with garbled references to punishment, family, and work. It weaves speculative ideas about safety, education, and economic pressures, mentioning Holland and wooden shoes as cultural contrasts.
An elderly Ridgway man leaves $250000 to an unnamed heir amid a confusing account of estates and heirs. The obituary style piece mentions his mother and other relatives and references a theatrical and orchid collecting background tied to a Mrs Gore Wilton and a Mrs Wilson Taft.
Reprinted from The Journal Files dated January 19, 1904 notes a Buffalo to Pittsburgh express accident near Corry causing derailment of a locomotive and three cars. It also mentions disrupted Chintahiqua division service and a northbound train reaching Corry. Social events include gatherings at the homes of Mrs Oxenr Andrewe and Miss Desmond, with local residents present. A New York show and a remark about Old King Tumoktomen conclude the item.
Alfred Kuitte sued Hw Rut and Like Brief Traction Co to recover for the death of his three year old son. A jury in Indie Hints court awarded $750 to the father. The case centers on an alleged injury at Eighteenth and Criberry intersection involving a railway car and attendant.
Auctioneer J B Turbin advertises for a stove judge graduate and related roles. The notice includes bold claims of satisfaction guarantees and a call for interested parties to respond to the listing. The fragmented text suggests a local sale or employment opportunity with a promotional tone.
A jury verdict finds manslaughter in the case against Vinernvo Mawhenaee for fatally injuring Neil Novant near Olean. Sentencing appears as nine years and six months to be served in county jail, with terms to be determined by the court.
A school board committee decided to proceed with building a stadium at Academy High. Bids are to be opened February 18, as part of efforts to fund the project through a subscription company and public contributions. Velma Clemantine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Nichols, at Curry hospital.
Erie police suspect two defendants, Baron and Zimmerman, of leading the Lincoln Bank robbery last week. They were linked to earlier Cleveland and Youngstown heists and a storekeeper killing. Baron was arrested in Canton and Zimmerman in Cleveland. both confessed to related crimes. Denning traveled to Erie for the Teachers Institute and plans for a May Commercial County Contest.
Automobile owners are advised to get repairs and service done for the coming summer. See J Wargo and Rex Mig Company at Office B S E South Street for details and appointments.
A garbled wartime style report from Dunkirk details a group tied to a Westfield fire in November. Harold Mateohm, 30, survived the fire but later died by the electric chair. The text mentions Mrs Mayme Rinehom and others connected to a plant visit and a lodging change that night.
Fragmentary text mentions death and a serious burn connected to a drug story holdup. Details are unclear and names or dates are not readable. Further context is unavailable from the provided snippet.
A fragmented read describes a chaotic incident on Main Street near a Rail Block shop. A girl named Gay Lewis loses an item amid clutter while a crowd watches and a passerby escapes unharmed.
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