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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
1
Special report states John Arbuckle, prominent Brest coffer magnate, died suddenly at his home in New York early this morning. The death followed a day of wealth and business activity. authorities indicate no foul play.
Citizens called at Wake Morgarlige's office to review plans for a proposed mausoleum explained by Mr Tile, secretary of the company. The project aims to provide new sepulchers at Pine Grave cemetery, with further canvassing and public interest noted.
The Sands livery stable on South Street was auctioned this morning and early this afternoon by W J Vowers. Horses and vehicles were sold to buyers Leo Gordon Jackson Raymond and ML Mead with good prices despite a light crowd.
A mine explosion near Welch WV killed 82 people including many minors. Rescue crews and officials described widespread devastation as workers trapped and the mine flooded after the blast. Survivors reported temporary disarray and delayed evacuation as authorities probe the cause and safety conditions.
Corry reporter: The Prohibition party executive committee met in Union City to nominate candidates for the November election. Nominations include Tob a Savon for Assembly, Pitur of Aoilaboro for State Senate, James Wilson for Assembly in District 1 and 2, with GW Urakenno as chair and H. Colt as secretary. Prohibitionists will place the names on the April 13 ballot.
Miles H. Goff died this morning at his East Malmtree residence after a brief illness of heart trouble. Survived by his wife and nine children, four at home, the family recently moved from Waterford to Columbus and had managed a hotel for about two years. Funeral details await arrival of older children.
The Board of County Commissioners states it remains absolutely neutral on the Memorial Hall project and will not influence the decision. Grant J. Smith and others on the board emphasize the decision rests with the voters, who will determine whether the hall is built.
Automobile owners are invited to demonstrations of the Haina Bolf Starter. Demonstrations can be arranged on any day with a small fee refunded if not satisfied. The starter promises to tune a car to run with up to date efficiency and save on gasoline costs. G. H. Crippen, Brubiker phone.
The readable parts describe joint and muscle pain with unclear phrases and several garbled words and names. No coherent event, date, or clear subject can be confirmed from the fragment.
A full Corry council discussion centered on the water rate controversy. The joint committee debated meters and a fair minimum charge, proposing a committee to gather complete data and report later. The session underscored residents' demand for equitable billing and potential court action if talks fail.
The text describes an appeal associated with M. Andrews and a $10,000 fund linked to Knights of Pythias in Pennsylvania. It mentions the mayor, prosecution costs, and a vague factional dispute with M. Andrews facing opposition and guarded financing. The fragmentary content hints at legal or ceremonial funding tied to a local arrest or trial context.
A written document argues a jailed individual, a wife and two children, unfair conviction for a friend’s murder, lacking funds for proper defense. It claims the Supreme Court reversed the lower verdict and questions justice, praising local figures and the Stelle House Contes sion as a notable beacon in Warren County.
Readable fragments announce a passion play event at the Lyric Theater. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a new edition or retest reel and world premiere potential. Local listings imply a performing arts notice with limited specifics.
Philadelphia report cites a wife of Charles Henry Hart an art historian winning a divorce on desertion and cruel treatment grounds. She testified Hart, 42 years her senior, abused her from the start of cohabitation and the couple separated after a child aged four was with the mother.
A historical plea seeks foster and adoptive homes for several children including boys and girls of various ages. Mrs DeWitt Brackondt appears as the contact or advocate in the notice, urging support and placement for the orphans.
Transcribed notice shows revised weekly sessions at Palm Memember venue. Details indicate sessions titled Sunny Narration on Wednesdays and Fridays with 1 hour duration. Readers should check local notices for exact times and room numbers.
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