Fires and accidents frighten the town in 1910 journal notes
Twenty years ago disaster hits Damstown at the Gokey factory fire causing losses between 75000 and 100000 with at least one fatality Captain Jonathan Ranson perishes. Fire spreads to nearby property including the Sherman Hose building. Also reports a serious injury to Carl Olmstead at his father Elmer Olmstead’s sugar bush and local efforts to raise 50000 for a new M M A building. Three Climax locomotives shipped from local shops. Roller skating season ends tomorrow night. Fresh eggs quoted at 32 cents per dozen in Kang, 28 cents in Cory. Boxing bout set between Earl Brown and Young French. Local notices on housing, a runaway accident, and funeral services for A Manic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dams Town
Jonathan Ranson
Record of Civil Liberties in 1929 Salzberg Report
A survey by the ACLU notes 1929 court action ranging from flag desecration to criminal syndicalism. It cites 228 free speech cases, more strike prosecutions, and 11 lynchings, with state troopers used in three southern states. Two prominent figures, Rosika Schwimmer and Douglas C. MacIntosh, were denied citizenship for not swearing arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Civil Liberties Union
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
California
New York
Rosika Schwimmer
Peace Ship Fame
Douglas C. MacIntosh
Yall
Who Is He Aimed at a Famous Pianist Damon Rosch Damrosh
Water Johannes Damroosth, a renowned figure in American music, has influenced taste through children’s and youth concerts and once resigned from the New York Symphony to focus on conducting. He trained under his father Dr. Leopold Damrosh and is supported by his wife Margaret Blaine and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes Damroosth
America
Damrosel
New York Symphony
Leopold Damrosch
Margaret
James G. Blaine
Rev F A Winner Speaks Sunday at Columbus
Rev F A Winer pastor of the Methodist church in Corry will lead services at the Community Chapel on Sunday March 15 at 2 PM The Young People Society meets Sunday eve at 7 40 PM with Grace Moore leading Growth in the Art of Living Music by Natalie Dodd and Elizabeth Wickwire The membership contest ends Sunday with Louise Sager 282 Natalie Dodd 280 in losing group A banquet for the winners is set for Thursday evening March 20 Community ARL meets March 20 with Mrs Charles Swanson to plan quill work Mr and Mrs V A Smith guests of Mr and Mrs Ivan Smith at Lovells Mary Walton returns home from winter in Paradise Pa FC Curtis returns from Geneva Ohio caring for son Clebert recovering from illness Dr Charles Carroll ill in Philadelphia hospital Mrs John Miller honored guest at home gathering Tuesday evening Emma Gross of Little Valley visiting Mrs B Gifford
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Columbus
Mar
F. A. Winer
Methodise Cauren
Corry
Young People’s Society
Art of
Grace Mooré
Natalie Dodd
Andlizabeth Wickwire
John Miller
Emma Gross
Little Valles
Gifford
C E S Installation Takes Place Mar Twenty Sixth
At the annual election of officers of Corry City Chapter Order of Hast em Star Ruth Paling Hammond was named Worthy Matron Mrs J B Patterson associate matron and other officers were appointed. Installation will be by Mabel Conroe strict Deputy Grand Matron of Cualotieys Springa. A social hour followed the success meeting with refreshments.
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Corry City
Order of
Hastem Star
Ruth Paling Hammond
J.B Patterson
Parkhurst
Fram
Howard
Ian
Mac
Couple Married by Local Alderman in City Ceremony
The Corry High girls basketball team traveled to Brooton for a cage tournament opening this afternoon. Alderman P.M. Davis officiated a marriage ceremony for Frank Craker and Miss Mabel Wallis in his drive tonight, and the couple will reside in Coty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Critique of Old-Methods in U S Business Practice
Edwin H Schnell of MIT addressed the American Academy of Political and Social Science, faulting some industries for clinging to outdated practices that treat wealth as privilege and profits as a sole aim. He warned such methods cause stagnation and misery for workers, while noting a contrast with leaders who view wealth as a responsibility and seek mutually beneficial transactions with genuine service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Edwin H. Schnell
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
LOOK AND LEARN 1 Answers to Yesterday's Questions
The piece lists questions and terse answers: last letter of Greek alphabet ends with omega. Monroe born in Virginia. sea water relieves thirst by hydration. first U S high school located where unspecified. diamonds costly due to rarity and beauty. answers mention the Wright Brothers. distances vary from a few rods to over 1 8 mile. the moon. cities New York and San Francisco.
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Monroe
U. S
Wright Brothers
New York
San Francisco
Specifically Word Study: Daily Lessons in English
The piece promotes precise word use and daily vocabulary growth. It defines specifically as distinctly set forth and gives an example. It notes Mrs Lillian Heliger traveling from here to Spartansburg after a short visit, mentioning the location in a local context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Heliger
Spartansburg
A Problem on Work Between A B and C
A can dig a ditch in ten days. Five sixth of A’s work equals two thirds of B’s work or five ninths of A’s work. How long for A and C to finish after all work two days? The puzzle gives a procedural filling method with cups and asks for total time.
Seek Bus Permit Albany Mit 11 Bull Carroll Jamestown Line
West Ridge Transports applied to Public Service Commission for a bus permit allowing operation starting at Kiantone Town Ice and running through Bull and Carroll to the Pennsylvania line over the Jamestown Warren Highway. Town boards consent terms noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Mit
West Ridge Transports
Westfield Thursby
Public Service
Bull
Kiantone
Carroll
Pennsylvania
Jamestown Warren Highway
Brewsince
Carroll-Klanton
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Carl
Elmer Olmstead
Wattsburg
Ils
Sugar Bush
Franklin
Climax
Southern. Lumbering Enterprises
Cory
Earl Brown
Young French
Wellsboro
Mrs
Douglas Titus
Petters
Grove Street
Charles Cooper
Rev.f. A
Vyoung People’s Society
Columbus News
C.E.S
Corrina
W. L. Gordon
Scott
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Erie Motor Sales CO. Cor
5Th
French Streets
Erie
Member
Federal Reserve System
Jerome Farrar
Westfeld
Holsteins
Guernseys
M. Parrish
GEO
E. Miller
Ottaway
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
S. Center St
PLATE
Swift
Cow
Atlantic
Pacific
Paeay Ae
Farm U
Mian ST
W. Smith
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