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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
6
Erie City discussions urge the Corry and Girard Red Cross chapters to raise 150000 for county relief. M J Dickey urges Erie County and City to fund through branches at Upton Waterford North East Wattsburg Girard Helstity aiming 150000 with Erie poised to lead the drive.
An old style ad touts 25 cent Tix to ease tired sore swollen feet. It claims instant relief from pain, corns, calluses, and bunions, soothing chafing and burning and making feet glow with comfort.
Ogdensburg Wisconsin resident Eva Dorian reports sharp stabbing pains and back trouble relieved by Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors offered surgery. The letter urges other women with female troubles to try the remedy and notes the company offers free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
In New York on June 1 a jury in federal court found Owen Cattell and Charles Phillips, former Columbia University students, guilty of conspiring to obstruct the selective draft law. The five hour deliberation included a mercy recommendation for a sentence in a forthcoming motion to set aside the verdict. The defense, led by Morris Higull, argued the verdict inconsistent with testimony. Judge Mayer Brocues scheduled further arguments Tuesday. Assistant U S District Attorney Harold A. Content contended the act was a serious invitation to repeat the offense and that the defendants, though Columbia graduates, acted with Cowardice. The judge instructed the jury that changes to the test to fit the law would nullify the prisoners.
Gov Brumbaugh approved a civil service bill for Corry police, passed by Senator Craff and Representative Wallace. The measure places Corry’s police under civil service protections applicable to third class city forces, restricting removals except for stated causes.
Political notice announces Guy H Fox seeking the Erie County sheriff nomination. It states candidacy for the forthcoming primaries and notes the candidate has polled voter support in Erie County.
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