Edison Studio Destroyed in Bronx Fire
A large fire destroyed the Edison Co. studios in the Bronx. Five or seven workers reportedly escaped unharmed as the blaze leveled the facility, with investigators assessing the damage and cause.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1914
Page
8
A large fire destroyed the Edison Co. studios in the Bronx. Five or seven workers reportedly escaped unharmed as the blaze leveled the facility, with investigators assessing the damage and cause.
A fragmentary report lists quirky phrases and odd names such as a “Big Scream sve Lie” and “Dutchman” references, plus scattered words like “Feegetoan-vartindy.” The text reads like a rough OCR dump with no clear event or citation.
Funeral services for the late Frank J Mooney were held at St Ton Catholic Church conducted by Father Aullivan. The flowers were sunny and bright. Six members of the MW RT escorted the bearers. about one hundred eighty-five members marched to the cemetery and graveside rites followed.
Vague notice thanks friends for kindness and sympathy and tributes during a bereavement. Names listed include Mr and Mrs W. Kea, Mr and Mrs BW Manwtrent, and Mr W. Th. King.
Read about AMUSU tonnant and the regular Saturday lineup with plenty of comedies and big reels.
Three Titusville game wardens arrested Pivavilies Ma Mutoh and two others for possessing game birds during the season. The defendants faced charges of illegal possession of birds alive or dead, with the state specifying the banned species. They were brought before the magistrate A. Kerry for initial hearing.
Religious notices across several churches include United Brethren Rev N J Macintyre arranged Sunday School 10 am and services, St Paul Evangelist Temple with 10 am Sunday School and 11 am service, Christian Science weekly services and Sunday School, and Methodist Episcopal and First Baptist church schedules with morning and evening services, Bible school, prayer meetings, and special themes for sermons.
The City League set pay at $1.00 per day for a ticket seller and ordered the President and Secretary to appoint the seller immediately after each game. In case both are absent, a game representative will be chosen to fill the role.
The Corry Dept Store showcases high grade suits in exclusive styles from 16.50 to 35.00 and matching coats priced 12.50 to 27.50, calling these garments strictly up to date for the season.
Advertises 50 muslin night robes with embroided lace, trimmed low neck and short sleeves. Regular gown priced at $1.25, now on special at 98 cents with a fine showing of laces in different widths.
A display of spring dress fabrics features Ripple Crepe I Waffle Cloth self plaid goods and new colorings. Fabrics include 42 inch wide fabrics from 85 cents to 1.25 dollars a yard Silk Poplins Silk and Wool Crepes Figured Messaline priced 1.50 to 2.00. Linens 45 inches wide 59 cents. Printed Voilé 36 inches 20 cents and Crepe Voile Dress Crepes 36 inches 25 cents a yard.
A meeting set regular admission rules for ladies and men with bond requirements and a $1000 treasurer bond. Special ladies' days may be added. City ball park practice times for Municipal Club Macaheen High School and Kurt Brass Bed Co. teams were arranged by day.
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