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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
10
The newly elected hospital board is urged to drop factional feuds and run Corry Hospital on sound business lines. Readers are reminded that charity institutions depend on prudent spending and disciplined management.
A striking kidnap attempt involved an eleven year old boy near St Elizabeth's Church on Ghuroh street. A stranger lured him with a promise of a ride, stole a brown horse, and drove toward Wheelock before the boy escaped near a deserted house and returned home exhausted. Police showed little interest as a party investigated with the boy later identifying the route and stopping house.
Rumors from Meadville Pa indicate President Underwood of the Erie Railroad announced planned double tracking between Batamania and Marion this year. The update notes a largely completed route from Meadville to Leavittsburg with several short untracked segments remaining, and expects full double tracking by the line’s projected date with ongoing work and a sizable force advancing from Meadville toward Jamestown.
The article outlines a plan to double track major lines in New York and Pennsylvania. It notes distances between Salamanca Sulaiman Mendville Meadville Len Httabu Marioni and Lenytubing, totals of double track achieved and projected, and that the Meadville to Salamanca segment may be tackled after gaps near Lenvittnbure and Marion close.
At a Wheeling convention of the United Mine Workers presided by the International President, it was decided to call a strike of about ten thousand miners in West Virginia Kentucky and other states owned by Tuscarawas operators. The move aims to pressure a settlement in the Tuscarawas district after long wage disputes. The exact calling date rests with the International Board.
Harrisburg report notes strong support for proposed School Code changes. George Handar, president of the Philadelphia Public Building association, read a letter at the Senate and House education hearings. Critics worry tax features may raise costs for smaller cities. speakers cited lower taxes in Mongville and Monityille as examples.
The grand jury convened in Warren and opened court with indictments and preliminary actions. Miss Margaret McFarland faced charges linked to a State Hospital case with Minerva Miles as a witness. preliminary rulings affected indictment procedures and the jury returned not fully sworn verdicts in some counts. Additional cases include charges against Mike Steennaugh for burglary and battery and John Summon for larceny, with several true bills and motions noted as the panel inspected Rome Hospital and other matters.
Last evening the Cory Hospital Association held its annual meeting amid strong investor interest with 59 eager shareholders of the hospital’s stock. Proxies covered most of the shares as directors were reduced from twenty five to eleven and a slate including Harry Auer and J M Austin was elected. A tight race for the elby seat followed between Dr B Hy Phelps and O Pton, and planned additional fundraising may lift finances by about 1000 dollars marking a notable show of public support for the hospital.
Bradford report says Clinton C Blanchard a well known citizen vanished after leaving his home February 20 with his young son bound for Philadelphia. A search found no trace and speculation points to possible suicide or other unknown fate. He left his overcoat and wallet and his movements included a trip toward New York and Atlantic City with no definite explanation.
An unclear report notes a man named Ghilew involved in a troubling event over a recent weekend. The details are fragmented but indicate concerns about an assault or dispute. No further names or locations are clearly identified in the readable text.
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