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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1912
Page
2
About ten months ago a $100 bill was found in Buffalo and advertised. One thousand applicants claimed they had lost it. The real owner recently proved the bill belonged to him and had it restored. The episode prompted discussion of widespread dishonesty, suggesting many would claim a found sum.
Erie aviator Sandt completed a 22 mile flight from Brookville to Punxsutawney amid strong winds and perilous air currents. The landing at Punxsutawney was precise, drawing a large crowd as he planned a possible Cortlandt exhibition with a passenger. His Brookeville attempt with a cousin failed when a wing was damaged on takeoff.
The arrangements committee for the big main meeting at the Auditorium Tuesday evening works hard to ensure success. Mr. Tope from Cleveland will arrive Tuesday morning to review conditions with the committee. They plan a large broad association following the meeting and note growing interest from young business and professional leaders to include all municipal and commercial issues.
Robert A Patterson Jr president of the Gler y Development Co tendered to a committee chaired by A A Burton a fine manufacturing site with frontage of several hundred feet on a railroad. The offer, if the association becomes effective, is cited as an inducement for locating new interests. Cabbage plants 100000 available from D Rowe 875 Must Wagon Street.
Special to the Journal from Convention Hall Baltimore Maryland at four oclock p m reports Wilson pulling ahead of Clark with counts 477 1 2 to 407 14 and 103 for Underwood Foss 38. A large general row erupts as results are announced with Wilson supporters enthusiastic and expected to gain more backing in subsequent ballots The piece also notes the dam charter controversy and ongoing state water concerns with hydro power and regulatory action delaying decisive legislative moves into next year.
Baltimore July 1 2206 reports Sullivan predicting Illinois likely to back Wilson as Danie of a GAY murphy claims ignorance about Illinois. Ballot tallies show Wilson leading with 43714 to Underwood 112%, Harmon 20, Kern 1. Marshall eliminated amid cheering as 20 votes for Wilson emerge.
A westbound freight struck a work train between Union City and Miller's on Saturday causing a bad wreck. No injuries occurred. Meadville wrecking crew dispatched. track opened before midnight. Trains 14 west and 4 east were detained, with 4 stalled at the Summit between Shartunshurs and Corry, needing two sections to pass. Work crews assist in Meadville Jamestown stretch, changing right of way and raising the track.
A morning wreck on the Erie road near Cambridge Springs halted traffic for four hours when a light engine collided with a second engine and a car being unloaded. No injuries reported as wrecking crews from Meadville cleared debris and restored service. westbound passenger trains 5 and 41 were held until 12 30.
In Cattaraugus Creek near Springville, 27 year old Local Darke tng Darling died while rescuing his wife from drowning. He guided her to safety but both sank. she was pulled to shore with help and survived. Darling had just become principal of the third school at Panama NY and returned home to visit his parents. He is survived by his wife, parents, four sisters and two brothers.
The public waiting room of the C and C Street Railway Co has been closed and a placard posted announcing a new car schedule and sale of books in the Arcade. The wilting room long provided comfort will be missed. management leased the room for revenue as plans shift to a new chamber of commerce nearby.
Notice to Our Patrons warns about a contract on Green Trading and urges readers to redeem books before winter. It notes Holt Business College catalogue offers and invites correspondence from Warren, Pa. Fall term begins September 9.
A three year old boy, Sune 0 Gus Herhold, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Herhold, drowned after falling from the Wakea motorboat named Winona near Cherry Street. The boat swerved while returning to the dock and the child vanished in the bay without a cry. Coroner Hanley ruled death accidental. Funeral services are scheduled Monday at 5:50 PM at the family home, burial at Trinity Cemetery.
Jamestown July 1 Miss Imogene Palmer Toft was to marry Hugh Bodient of Falconer a renowned pitcher known for his time with the Bontoh Red Sox and in major leagues He rose to national notice while with Falconer High School and later played for Fall River Providence Jersey City and the BostonAmericans His bride is sister of Mrs G Q Grady of 46 Liberty Street this city
A Corry Baptist picnic is announced for Thursday July 4 in the church grove. Teams will be provided to shuttle picnickers from the trolley to the grove. Committees plan many games and races with prizes for winners including potato, peanut, and doughnut contests. For details contact the journal.
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