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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1914
Page
2
Creve Coeur March 21 Cleveland considers a municipal undertaker to curb funeral costs. Law director Stockwell argues the city should conduct funerals at near actual cost to protect the poor, citing inflated charges and possible supplier collusion. He proposes city provision of supplies at a central facility to avoid profiteering.
George Pockets Lynch and Clarence North pleaded guilty to malicious mischief after breaking Holland street crossing gates. Sheriff Haibach and Officer Luthringer escorted them to the river this morning. they were sentenced to six months in Allegheny county workhouse.
Galeton Pa March 20 Potter dangers of Penroseism and denowne and McKean counties showed their endorsements of the Democratic candidacy of McCormick. The reception at Port Allegany Coudersport and Galeton drew hundreds of voters including Independents Republicans and Progressives. McCormick spoke on equitable taxation local option and agricultural extension. Farmers praised plain talk on farm needs and support for practical college work through State College extension.
March 20 council session notes ongoing debate over enforcing the personal occupation tax. Mayor Stern pressed for higher collection and fewer exemptions while City Treasurer Joseph C. Williams urged abolition, claiming only about half the tax is collected and suggesting elimination of exemptions and collectors. Estimates place yearly revenue around $15,000.
In Toledo, Rev. Aaron KE Jones of St Mark's Episcopal Church will oversee a supervised boxing program to curb crook ed prize fights. Dr Joven heads the municipal boxing commission, aiming to ensure proper supervision, medical exams, and exclude youths under 15 to 20 from fighting until fit.
New Castle, March 21. Catherine Winters, nine, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Winters, vanished a year ago. Despite clues and searches led by Dr. Winters, no trace or confession has emerged. Some suspect gypsies or a flood, others believe a drowning in last spring’s flood. A grand jury found nothing, and Congressman Finley Gray seeks a national kidnapping law as the sole concrete result.
A brief note discusses children who are frail or sickly and prioritize their own comfort. It outlines challenges they face and possible considerations for caregivers and educators in handling sensitive health needs. The piece emphasizes empathy and appropriate support strategies within a family or school setting.
Mahoning Valley Bread Co with W. C. Webb as agent advertises bread varieties including rye graham Vienna and other baked goods in a 122 Fourth Ave listing. Perfect bread specialty noted.
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