20 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
1
An OCR fragment for Warren National Bank promotes a four percent rate and safer savings. It touts up to date advantages and convenience, urging readers to invest and extend funds with the bank.
Local health officials inspected seven dairies and warned four after uncovering a stillborn infant’s body in a box found beside a road. Corry authorities vow stricter milk dealer oversight and licensing to raise public safety standards. The infant’s remains were taken to Alexander & Co. undertaking rooms for disposition after police were notified.
A large audience attended the Lenten sacred song and organ recital at St Thomas Church last evening. Performers included organist Winsor Phillips of Westfield, singer Mary Dwyer of O11 City, and Paul Bischler of Dunkirk. The program featured organ pieces by Guilmant and Widor, songs by Phillips and Handel, and the choir’s selections. The church was filled and the performers were praised for their high quality.
The Corry Metal Furniture Company plans eleven hours of operation now and will add thirteen hours next week to fulfill a large contract for HotelKesox Benton. The order requires 72 complete eight place room outfits finished in imitation cireansian walnut to be delivered in April. Beds, sheds, and chairs near completion, with new dies and setup causing delays. The plant must adjust to complete production and avoid further disruption.
A Carry Schon board vote last night halted a proposed new four room school in the first ward due to tax levy opposition. Taxpayers argued against higher school taxes as overcrowded Tanford Street and Fairview schools need relief and an extra grade per classroom was debated. plans by Mount & Son were prepared but deferred. James Hy Johnson elected director to succeed John A Bradt deceased.
Albany dispatch reports the Public Service Commission Second District received a resident’s complaint from Clymer about limited train service. The petition notes inhabitants cannot reach Buffalo, Jamestown, or southern stations and must return the same day. Trains 4 through 66 reportedly stop at Clymer. officials must reply within 15 days. Also, Dr Mary Walker reportedly growing weaker in New York with concern about pneumonia risk, but she aims to recover and continue work.
Last night it was announced the Kaisertine resold the postponement of the trip Conf and will leave today or tomorrow.
The announcement notes a Palm Retiembur event with a 16 cent juncheot and mentions a Lenten lunch served on Wednesday and Friday, inviting attendees to participate despite the garbled wording and unclear dates.
President Taft and Congress move to avert a looming coal strike that could cripple U S industry and naval operations. Talks with John Mitchell planned as officials seek arbitration and emergency measures to prevent a nationwide shutdown of coal supply.
Report from Horiin March 20 indicates German miners near Khris plan to resume work after a union delegates conference at Bochum. Despite a majority favoring continued strike, an agreement led to abandonment of the strike and an appeal to unite for a renewed stoppage if needed.
Colonial era note claims Jamaica, named Tomaica and found in 1404 by Columbus, was officially called Xayma ca meaning fan of good and water. The fragmentary text repeats a misnamed discovery claim with garbled spellings and lacks corroborating details.
Hillaville Va March 20 Another day of pursuit as Allen and followers hide in Wilkes County mountains near the North Carolina line. Detectives seek federal aid and reinforcement while Jack Allen protests innocence and attaches claim damages against Allen property.
An article reports a new wart removal treatment advertised by a Philadelphia hospital and beauty parlor. It claims to cure hundreds of wart sufferers using hypodermic injections and a plant-based extract, with supervision by medical staff and promises of patient improvement.
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