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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1911
Page
2
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A county workhouse plan earns support as a humane, economical shelter for the poor and vagrant, separating inmates by class for intelligent treatment, while promising to reduce jail time and foster reform. The Franklin News notes ongoing discussions on facility location and inmate management.
A state bill would survey armory needs for towns outside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with National Guard units. The measure contemplates a $61.95 million to $1.0 billion appropriation, to be phased over four years, with last year’s $300,000 allocation and current maintenance shortfall noted.
Union City reports Salvation Army captain Proper, 40, jailed in Erle County on serious charges of outraging Cynthia Cotret, 13. Warrant issued by Justice F. McClintock after information from MM Rice. Preliminary hearing held with no defense. bail denied. Proper moved from TemiaVille two years ago, had posed as helper to the Cotret family, exploiting their trust. Cynthia, described as a handsome girl, is said to be in delicate condition. Local residents stunned by the crime and arrest.
Union City jurist hears preliminary evidence in the case of Mrs. Vogt bound over after a hearing on the murder of her husband Wan. Testimony describes jealousy and a long unhappy marriage sparked by threats and rumors, with the community sympathetic to Mrs. Vogt as she reportedly acted in self defense or justification.
Messy OCR advert claims a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromide tablets. It mentions a guaranty refund if it fails and lists a price and a brand style slogan, with unclear manufacturer details and an illegible box count.
A two dwelling building at the corner of First Avenue and Pens’ Palload was found ablaze about five o’clock. Four alarms sent firefighters, water from a hydrant across Main Street finally controlled the blaze. Occupants P. L. Hopkins and John Stuttlebean lost no furnishings. Mrs. Thomas Pik reportedly owns the property. The fire is believed started by an improvised ramp on a tower stair to prevent freezing of water pipes.
The coroner and jury concluded the death of Buil Amann occurred between 8:30 and 9 p.m. on January 27 in Gonewango town Warren County from gunshot wounds. The shots were by unknown perpetrators. Pinkerton detectives arrived with District Attorney Lyons and Coroner Pierce to pursue swift justice as clues mount.
Harrieburg January 20 A new fight flares as the school code bill sits on the Senate calendar and moves through the House education committee The code is being revised for thorough study with 6000 copies ordered for distribution to educators and public interest groups across the state Objections to creating a late board of education come from educators statewide who oppose the idea.
A local Theater listing notes an upcoming show at Library Theater titled One Weak From Tonight One Week. The setting promises a refined utage and features a diverse program including around five ballad singers and a clever student performance, aiming to create a grand stage experience in Corry.
The passage frames community fears and moral questions about an impending execution carried out far from the county line. Citizens debate whether the city can be tainted by a crime not committed locally and demand action against a potentially unjust death penalty in a distant district.
Rev Father Crale, assistant pastor of St Patwel s church, delivered a severe denunciation of the wholesale liquor trade in Franklin during Sunday services. He said he would rather drive a wagon than handle a saloon cash register, criticized local business interests, and urged temperance groups to call a public meeting to commend Judge Criswell for opposing a wholesale license and for his stance on the Ngwor society club.
Meeting of stewards of the Lake Erle Trotting Association set for February 10 at Hanks Home. Secretary Austin reports applications for admission from Wheel Lus West Virginia Pytrmont West Virginia and Dawon Pennsylvania. Decision pending on adding new towns to the circuit.
Notice announces a Thursday February 2 dance at Magoabod Hall in Lon Kong with admission of 30. Doors open 7:40 PM to 12:00. Attendees are invited to Toguan or Anco for a good time.
A burglary occurred at Baranco Grocers on West Main Street just before midnight. About $25 was stolen from the cash register and a quantity of merchandise taken. The owner, Baranco, awoke, armed himself, and gave chase but the thief escaped toward Canter Street, no arrests reported.
Louis J. Moore, 20, previously in Carnegie Tech at Pittsburg, died at home after typhoid fever contracted during a time of study. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Moore and had a promising future cut short by illness.
Corry House Repair Co reports an AML style repair on short notice after a blaze in the rear of the Library heating on Central alley. Hallmates tro9 and joharkon are mentioned as occupants or witnesses in the brief notice.
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