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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1926
Page
7
A fragmented account notes Prohibitionists and Democrats considering joint action in the upcoming state election. Candidates from both sides weigh strategies to maximize influence in the congressional race, with observers fearing divided support could weaken party strength. The piece mentions key local figures and counties, highlighting tensions over the prohibition issue and party alignment ahead of the vote.
Corry man is granted a divorce in a local court filing. The spelling and OCR errors obscure names and dates, but the notice confirms a dissolution of marriage involving a male resident of Corry and related allegations.
Local physicians report a two year old girl swallowed a safety pin prompting close observation. Doctors will decide in coming days whether the object requires removal or if the child can pass it naturally, with careful monitoring for potential complications. The incident underscores the need for parental vigilance around small, sharp objects.
Philadelphia report of the Marshall trial recounts a heated session as the defense fights to counter the state's choking charge and delay proceedings. The presiding judge and parties debate evidentiary issues while motions clutter the courtroom.
In Sunbury Pennsylvania authorities report a failed jail break plot involving suspects Elmer Powell Jatin Knap and Bore Miller. The warden stated the plan to seize the Tanicn vessel was blocked before action.
Erie attorney Kitts dismissed reports he would enter the race for Congress. He said he cannot sacrifice private interests to serve in Washington and remains focused on his law practice. Several weeks of sponsor chatter linked him to rival Ailton Shreve, with West Kirschner of Meadville listed as another challenger.
Kane March 1 Durant City reports a measles outbreak spreading rapidly among residents. Health officers, after rapid checks, identify 40 plus cases and inspect homes and public places. The epidemic prompts investigations at schools, clinics, and workplaces while urging parents to seek medical care for affected children.
A scanned classifieds page outlines ad categories such as Automotives, Employment, Business Services, and Personal notices. It explains pricing by word, ad placement rules, and commitment options for long term listings, while noting standards for copy, typographic style, and the editor’s right to reject or edit ads.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions memorials and names in a leaning, broken text. It references veiled phrases about days and rituals with several unclear proper nouns and scattered capitalized terms, suggesting a damaged page portion rather than a coherent event.
Scrambled classified snippet shows autos for sale and multiple service offers. Includes battery service by Cory Battery & Tire, delivery options, and painters or decorators. Mentions address East Main Street and West Main Street area with scattered contact hints and incomplete phrases.
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