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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
1
James Applegate a well to do Speeder's Cornayy farmer waited for baptism at United Presbyterian Church near Youngstown when he suddenly dropped dead of heart failure as arrangements were being completed. His wife and two children were present and mournful.
A garbled note discusses a short limit or endurance measure tied to an announcement. It mentions Wite-Weil complaining about the restriction and hints at a notable guitarist or instrument with a supposed ten day window. The text remains unclear and fragmented.
A Philadelphia labor union boycott triggers a major strike against Philadelphia merchants and transit firms. Authorities warn that further outbreaks could lead to warrants and arrests. The National Guard prepares for duty as streetcar service collapses and public safety officials strive to curb violence.
The Royal Geographical Society of London released notes on tidal observations linked to Peary and his North Pole claim. Debates centering on secrecy and released proofs ensue as a congressional subcommittee weighs evidence and Peary’s willingness to share original records for review.
In Pennsylvania a call for a statewide general strike spreads from Pittsburgh toward Philadelphia. Leaders urge all unionists to stop work in sympathy with Philadelphia strikers, while a Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor convention opens in New Castle to decide on a statewide action.
In New York City a tale describes two horses used for express deliveries. One horse was fast and reliable while the other was old and worn. Packages needing immediate delivery were sent with the fast horse, while slower or undelivered items were left for the old horse, a practice tied to the nickname Old Hoss.
Reported on Sunday night in Burlington, Knox Jr and Miss Baker reportedly wed at a friend’s home in Tavington with secular vows. Knox, captain of football and a track team member at Morris Theighte school, departed for Washington to meet his father after the ceremony. details remain unreleased.
Rescue teams report 61 bodies recovered to date after an avalanche near Rogers Pass in British Columbia following a snowbound incident. Dozens more are believed buried under deep snow and debris in the canyon as efforts continue to search the wreckage.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Albany and a possible public notice or announcement. Entities and specifics are unclear due to garbled wording, but indicates a local event or timing connected to Albany. Further readable details are needed to craft a precise card.
The piece explains how regular deposits to the Oil City Trust Company savings account grow to $1,476 after ten years with four percent interest compounded semi annually. It invites readers to start saving ten percent of their income, giving a concrete example of monthly $10 contributions.
The First National Bank of Warren Pennsylvania reports capital of 100000 dollars and an undivided profits total of 35000 dollars. Surplus also stands at 100000 dollars. The statement reflects firm financial standing and earnings retained for growth.
A broad, disjointed account centers on a $5,000,000 dispute over furnishings for the state Capitol. The suit, filed in Dauphin County, targets Sinderson and the Pennsylvania Construction Company over allegedly overpaid contracts, with reference to furniture value and related payments. Concurrently a separate violent incident in Harrisburg, involving a lynching and multiple shootings, is described with names of victims and suspects, totaling a chaotic set of reports from the era.
A garbled newspaper fragment shows a stilted dialogue about lodging and bath matters. The text mentions a lodger and a request for fresh paladin inside, with unclear date or names, offering little verifiable detail.
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