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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1911

Page

2

Dr Charles Haskins Named President of Johns Hopkins University

Dr Charles Haskins, longtime Allegheny College alumnus and associate of late Prof George W Haskins, has been elected president of Johns Hopkins University at age 40. An airborne career path saw him graduate at 17 with a PhD by 20, after stints in New York education circles. The official tenure grants correspondence and privileges for cards, amid debates on wealth and propriety, voiced by a Franklin Meor quotation.

Charles H. Haskins Allegheny College George W. Haskins Amstormay Meadville

Will Move Penitentiary Amid Ohio Flats

Harrisburg statehouse action moves to relocate the penitentiary from the flats and fogs along the Ohio near Riverside. A bill for removal passed the House unanimously, advances to the Senate, sets a 1600 acre site in the western district with governor approval, and allocates 300000 for the project with a board of inspectors to oversee location and construction.

Aurisburs Western Ohio Riverside House of Tina Governor Penor Wortom Penitentiary Ifn Forent Western District Huaungdon County Erie County

Union Church Notices For Tomorrow's Services

Union Evangeliatic service at Bath church begins morning hours with Sunday school. Executive Committee meets with Evangelist Davis-Sen at Presbyterian church. Charity meeting with Music Director F M at Methodist church. Young People's service at 3230 am. Union evening gathering at 140 pm at Methodist church led by Evangelist Davidson and Choir Leader FM Lamb. All welcome.

Bovk Union Evangeliatic Service Bath Ken Gion Evangelist Davis- Sen Presbyterian Church Ats. Tm Miule F. M Methodist Church Valu Young People's Nervice Young Peoples Methoiat

Population Shifts Since 1900 Census Across Towns

The article notes population changes after the 1900 census with many towns recording declines while Albion rises from 695 to 1584 Worth Must grows from 1962 to 2672 and Gira from 884 to 1205 Canbridge Aprhigs posts 1514, just one more than 1900. Other towns like Wattsburgs Waterford End Connenntvilie register smaller declines or modest gains.

Middleboro Inboro Wattsburgs Waterford Albion Canbridge Girara Boral

Reorganization Planned for Erie and Central Pennsylvania Railroad

At the office of Axtell J. Byles Esqr a meeting will discuss reorganizing the Erie and Central Pennsylvania Railroad company once famed as Steele railroad. A president and six directors will be elected and other business transacted. The project began in 1872 to build a line from Parker to Purxautawney via Titusville later abandoned after spending a million dollars. The property has changed hands and sections remain graded or traced, with track work and right of way extending toward Can Stldue Springs and Hydetown.

Axtell J. Byles Esc Erie and Contral Pennsylvania Railroad Company Agli Steele Railroad Tarke Titusville Can Stldue Springs Tituaville Milion Dolar Tuneville New York Central Pennsylvania Dunkirk Allegheny Mulane Queen City Steele New York Hydetown Glappville Little Coaley Muddy Creek Minsville Heald

Stoke Pleads Guilty to Bigamy in Mayville

James D. Stoke of Wufrey Pennsylvania pleaded guilty before Judge Ottoway in Erie County court to bigamy. He was sentenced to six months in the Erie County Penitentiary. Indicted by the grand jury more than a year ago for marrying Maxy Mollinger in Corry on December 11, 1878 while his first wife was living, he then married Alien Brikis in Palooner on July 8, 1909. He was arrested in Warren for adultery and spent months in a Warren County jail before being brought to this county for bigamy. His first wife testified before the grand jury.

Mayville Janica Stoke Wufrey Guity Ottoway Ente Arimnoon Nice Ottoway Erie County Maxy Mollinger Corry Bui Palooner Warren Warren County Thin County

Petition for Abolition of State Police Presented in Harrisburg

A petition signed by between sixty thousand and seventy thousand people to abolish the State Police was presented to the House in Harrisburg. Socialist member Mr. Mauer said signatures were collected in eastern counties within ten days. The matter was referred to the Tax and Malary General committee. Additional bills, including a new coal mine code, were reported out by committees.

Harrisburg Yeaterday Mauer Berks Iabor Ton Dayn Fie

Corry High Wins Again on Home Court Victory over Sheffield High

Corry High clinches a season finale win at home against Sheffield High School in a fast paced game. Lyons and Cowles lead Corry with seven and five baskets each in a 41 to 6 second half surge, finishing 48 to 42. Strong defense by Babbitt disrupted Sheffield’s passing while Wood and Stanford anchored control at center and guard.

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Goods Roads Train Monday Arrives Corry Area

Corry residents are urged to attend a goods roads train Monday at 14 o slovk a. m. The train from the PL & 1. arrives eleven and departs 4 30 for Spartansburg Turaville and OU City. It stops at Center priest crowing In the 'bual hewn center. The exhibit features road making machinery under State College and Pennsylvania rail authority with federal agricultural support. A 6:46 p.m. rally in the Court House will be led by Judge Wal-Ming. The train will then visit Waterford Union City and Corry before handing over to the Buffalo and Allegheny Valley division.

Cltmens Corry Taipun PL & 1 UB & A.V Spartansburg Turaville State Vollege Pennsylvania Railtou Pennsylvania Department of Highways United States Denietment of Agricuiure Warren Younga Vill Wit Thre Ele Arslyine Court Holme Wal- Ming Waterford Union City Buffalo and Alleghony Valley

Senator Clark Explains Bill on City Government Reform

Umriabueg March 17. Senator Clark defends a commission form of government plan, urging reduced council size in third class cities and a five-department structure. He notes flaws but argues current issues mirror earlier laws and that referendum initiative recall provisions need examination. Attendees include A M Puller, Weil, Manley Brown, and Reading officials. Senate members present include Wilbert, Clark, Catsin, Washbers, Morgan, and Jones.

Umriabueg Lessan Oltlen Harrisburg T 9 A. M. Puller Montville Prea Weil Pennylvania Hint Manley. Brown Mondville Jacois lImolts Chamber of Commerce of Bria Ausociation Henry Hinttehs, Jr Werle John J. Keppleman Big. 8 Seb Weringer Charles Lippes Dh George Fints Hyko Bchiman Jamey Sellora H. Satherwaite Jenkin Hall Harry Whitan John D. Miskeeler el, Watson Alexanden Luria Reading Tradt Li the Merchants Association Wilbert Senate Committee On Municipal Affairs Clark, Catsin, Washbers Morgan and Jones Clark Iata 1889

Sixty Years Of Change In A Jamestown Tale

A Morning Post reporter recalls A Flynn Kent who came to Jamestown as a 14 year old from Buffalo after a two day overland trip through muddy roads. Kent later operated a Wotmore oil refinery in Corry, ran dry goods with Kent Brothers, built the van works, led the Corry Gas and Water venture, and served as Corry mayor in 1884 before returning to Jamestown.

Morning Post A. Flynn Kent Jamestown Mr. Kent Junien Town Buffalo Kent Fannontown Morning Post Corry Wotmore Main Bouth Strects Lisbrary Thoiter Kent Brothera & Henedict West Avenue Corny Gas and Water Supply Go Marly

Polish Family Burned in Spruce Street Fire

An explosion in a dwelling at 125 Spruce Street in Oil City injured a Polish family, including a man, wife, and child, who were rushed to the hospital. Investigators found a ruptured rubber hose in the bedroom and a fire started by the gas ignition. The house suffered severe damage.

Oil City Merch Spruce Thin City Tha Howe

Erie Man Out on Bail After Bond Secured

Erie March 18 Wealthy man arranged to post 1600 bail enabling Tax Collector Willian J Long to regain freedom from county jail yesterday. Officials say new bond not yet filed and names not public. It is believed defalcation exceeding 1100 linked to political figures blamed for downfall. Arrangements reportedly underway to settle before May term of court for trial.

Erie Willan J. Long Court House Walling Trix Boundamen

Return of Passenger Pigeons Reported Near Johnsonburg

The St Marys Press notes claims of wild pigeon flocks seen in the Johnsonburg area after years of belief in extinction. Government denies survivors exist and warns no live birds remain, while historical notes describe large flocks darkening skies and then vanishing.

St. Marys Powara Ris Johnsonburg Pont Cnown

Fragmented OCR News Note on Invention Start Date

An OCR fragment discusses a start date for an invention project and mentions a person involved and a voting outcome. Readable details are limited but indicate a planning phase with references to a person of interest and nearby location.

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