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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
2
Estimates from Aloinia of the state Highway Department project automobile licenses reaching 40 000 this year generating over 600 000 in revenue for road improvements. The piece argues against steep tax hikes and favors wise, economical spending with locality participation and a legislative spending cap.
A garbled report mentions Mr. Lambrooke and Mr. W. Hy Howland amid a scene at Toronto’s mayoral chair. It notes an evangelist sermon on personal Christian work, a hymn performance, and a morning pupil activity at Hatch School. The text describes an afternoon rally near a tannery.
A charity marble event at the AmuseU promises three sets of marbles over an hour. Entry is five cents with a book ticket. Children are urged to bring money and attend for a fun, inexpensive afternoon.
Corry business and professional leaders sign a petition pushing Captain J D Bentley as the county commissioner nominee to be chosen at the primaries. The petition argues Corry’s growth warrants greater influence and urges voters to support Bentley for the November election.
In Graneaville on a Wednesday afternoon George Cornwall attacked Walter Campbell, a Bessemer agent, amid jealous quarrels over Campbell's alleged attentions to Cornwall’s wife. Cornwall reportedly drank heavily after disputes, leading to escalating violence. Mrs. Cornwall had earlier fled to Butler fearing bodily harm. Doctor Spaulding tended Campbell as he fought for his life.
March 28 Between 3 and 4 am workers for Cities Traction Co were sweeping tracks on Postlavenia when the car lost control rolling down the Strout toward the Lamberton residence. The sweeper struck stone steps and flipped onto its side injuring motorman Victor Redtfelt who suffered internal injuries and helper Thomas Wrainer who had a broken rib and facial cuts.
Paul A. Benson is touted for appointment as Erie County law judge amid Governor Tener’s plan to add a deputy position. Reportedly, Benson’s selection could be announced soon with formal commission expected this week. Benson, born in Waterford, is a Brio county native who studied at Waterford Academy and Allegheny College before joining his uncle Judge William Benson’s Erie practice and gaining admission in April 1893.
Jacob Langenecker, a renowned Erie contractor and builder living at Phiri and Plum streets, died last night by his own hand in the rear second-story shop of his home. Found this morning by family, no inquest. Funeral announced for Saturday. Langenecker, once a prosperous potter, had recently sold his shop and appeared melancholy without clear motive.
The Bunklek Herald reports counterfeit five dollar bills in Walley. Chief Quandt warns all residents and merchants to watch for fake notes after a merchant passed a worthless $5 bill for 4.75 in cigars. Police investigate a wave of bad checks as crooks operate.
Judge Joseph W. Bouton of the McKean county bench suffered facial paralysis at his Bradford home after an illness. Though not serious, the condition is painful and limits eye and mouth control. He traveled to Meadville then returned home and remained under medical care, with friends and the county bar offering sympathy and hoping for a quick recovery.
William Hester, a m aster for James P. Callaghan of Jamestown, leaped in front of a northbound Chautauqua Traction baggage car on Jones and Gifford avenues yesterday at 1 PM. Motorman Sanford Hawkinson and Conductor Charles Wood found him lifeless and he died en route to W. J. hospital. An inquest will be held. Hester had recently worked as a teamster from Sheffield or Kane, Pa.
Five Franklin youths under 18 were arraigned for disorderly and incorrigible conduct. Judge Criswell released them pending further court action. Police view reform school as a possible outcome to teach trades and curb criminal activity in Franklin. The group, led by a boy named Gove with Coleman as captain, admitted numerous thefts from homes and deliveries, including stealing $16.10 and stealing groceries. They described a loosely organized gang that sometimes acted without gain, with recent crimes prompting county detective action.
State Constabulary in Warren are investigating the Amann murder mystery. The article notes a number of troopers stationed at Bitler and famed for getting what they go after, though several details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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