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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
1
The text explains bank strength in terms of fully paid up capital growing surplus, strong resources, ample cash reserves, and a large proportion of work money. It notes these elements indicate financial robustness and capacity to meet obligations.
Washington June 1. About 100 American marines aboard the gunboat Paducah prepare to land at Daiquiri to safeguard American property after reports of destruction by insurgents. The navy cites orders to land if needed, while officials note the move aims at protection rather than intervention.
Fragmentary Havana dispatches recount elusive details of a battle near Santiago between Cuban government troops and rebels. A rebel prisoner claims troops tried to seize a fortification, while other reports suggest a retreat for breakfast and unclear victory.
In Brockton a car carrying John J. Powers and A. H. McAree plunged into the town reservoir while attempting a rescue. Powers and McAree drowned, and the Weymouth police began an investigation into the tragedy.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions Sprnegiv and Andrew Carne with references to Dalia and Escer 5ote. Details are incomplete, but a June date and a royal or ceremonial context appear. No clear names, places, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable text.
City records show a special council session with bids for North Center Street paving. Heath & Hollis of Corry offered the lowest brick pavement bid using wire cut block on gravel, with a 12 inch storm tile system planned and concrete curb. Adjourned after approving contract steps and settlement actions with bidders and alley dispute talks.
A citywide effort to end Sunday baseball gained momentum after a joint meeting of church committees and baseball officials. Citizens offered 40 southern belt funds to weekday games if Sunday matches were dropped, while organizers signaled tentative approval but cited no firm plan. The decision led to the Sunday game scheduled for tomorrow being canceled, with movement likely not revived this season. Mennonite Brethren assembly in Christchurch elected officers including Chat Bian secretary J F Harrell treasurer and FR N Mottel Heading.
Unclear fragments describe a local ball game with mentions of heaton and an arrest. Names and places are distorted. event seems tied to a recent heat and an arrest following a game incident. Further readable details insufficient to identify persons or organizations.
Oyster Bay June 1 Colonel Roosevelt reiterated he is not planning to attend the Chicago convention though a new qualification in his remarks sparks speculation. He said adjustments could occur if necessary but he would attend if circumstances demanded. Delegates to meet in Illinois were told they must pay their own expenses.
Washington June 1 President Taft has assurances from Warren C Harding that Taft leads will control the Ohio convention to be held next Tuesday at Columbus with 745 delegates. Harding says Taft will have at least 415 delegates and that resolutions endorsing Taft will be adopted. Roosevelt will not concede to equal division of the at large delegates and Taft forces push for a majority.
Former Governor John was chosen chairman of the state delegation to the Chicago convention. Delegates from Trenton to New Jersey prepared for the journey this afternoon as the delegation wrapped up details. Rumors suggested Borden D. Whit would succeed the former governor in the post.
Bath, N. Y. June 1 The George W. Hultogke bank of this village after 63 years of service failed to open its doors. Attorney Reuten Lyon, temporarily in charge, says depositors need not worry. W. N. Hallock notes assets are large and exceed liabilities, but the closure unsettles local business and raises questions about future operations.
This last call lists silent members who do not attend Monday night meeting and will be dropped from the Toll. Their names will be published by order of the committee.
A readable listing describes various plants including tomatoes celery cabbage peppers salvia sweet alyssum and Petunias with double and single fringed varieties. It mentions a pinection of plants at an address on Wayne Street plus a numeric code 675.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a recruitment push titled More Girls Wanted at a naval training facility, with unclear phrases about women and roles. The readable terms reference a wartime recruitment or scolding tone, but the source lacks complete sentences or clear dates.
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