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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
5
A fragmentary OCR note describes a high voltage incident where a person was shocked by 4000 volts and burned. The text is garbled and shows names or places partially readable, with injuries to a knee and a cottage setting unclear.
A young man named John Grady of Nanticoke entered his mother’s home while repairing a live electrical line. He was severely burned by a wire and died two hours later, shocking an elderly woman who witnessed him enter the house. The incident occurred as he attempted to fix an electrical problem.
Four masked men dynamited the Lancanter Bank of Lancanter after severing wires and fled with about $3,000. A running pistol fight occurred as they cut the safe, but no one was hit. Police hunt the suspects as details remain unclear.
San Antonio reports Frandsen I Madero announcing peace talks with the Mexican government. Key terms demand a free election and a constitutional amendment banning re election of all government officers while rebels refuse to lay down arms until a treaty is secured. Madero claims to represent insurgents and foresees a peaceful settlement within 20 to 60 days without U.S. military intervention.
An El Diario interview quotes Diaz denying resignation rumors amid ongoing rebellion in Mexion City. He says he will not step down now and hints he may resign later, while President Windle declines to reveal future plans. General Hernardo Toyorna was ordered to return to Mexico immediately.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Captain O. H. Slay fon leading a local army unit’s liaison, with cryptic phrases about allies, ships, and distant actions. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret, but references a Balto area, a Balto body, and a distant aid claim, all in a wartime context.
An advertisement describes Samose as a non ordinary medicine that boosts strength and weight by improving digestion and fat absorption. It notes Samose was introduced in Corry by Druggist Babbit and pledges a personal refund guarantee if results are not seen after a week or ten days. The ad sells a 50 cent, 24-20-31 dose for improved health and increased flesh.
A Corry resident, A. A. Nichola of 216 W. Wayne St, testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills have consistently provided prompt relief for kidney issues over several years. He urges fellow sufferers to try the remedy, noting trusted reputation and nationwide Foster Milburn Co. as sole U. S. agents for Doan's.
Lord Balfour moves second reading of a referendum bill in the House of Lords to refer major questions to the people. If rejected by Lords, a poll of the people may occur. Lord Morley opposes, warning of a revolutionary shift. Lord Tunadowne suggests gradual, not full, adoption. Meanwhile an advertisement promises a cure for deafness by a belladonna-based remedy.
A dubious patent style testimonial claims Dr Detchon’s Relief cures rheumatism in six hours. Mentions quick system relief and disappearance of pain with a market price around 750 to 1.00, sold by a generic company. Ends with garbled contact and product wording.
Col umbus area social updates list visiting relatives, new jobs, and community events. Bilis Rush and family from Jamon town visit Horace Bagley while John Bagley and John Obrn visit Tanestown. Frank Gordon accepts a position at Corry Metal Furniture. George Cady joins Glenn R. Davis store. An old fashioned holied dinner planned Thursday the 9th at Welve oclock with Indies auxiliary meal. Several residents, Mrs N H Dewey, Mrs Frantic Loveland, Mrs Ivo Gordon, Mrs Hol Barnes, and Mrs Hattie Watton host or attend gatherings. Measles illness affects Shirley Cady in Olean.
Pittsburg March 29 Charles W Robinson, known as Charles W Rheldon, a former Brockton clerk, was arrested and held for Montreal authorities in a $2,000,000 get rich scheme. A long distance police call from Tickion revealed tax irregularities of 1504 and accounts $200,000 short.
Local dealer promotes Roxtford Fabric selling plain paper and cloth at reduced rates with simple packaging. Prices highlighted as affordable for bulk purchases, inviting customers to visit for deals and space-saving options.
A fragment notes a ten cent paper and a 11 or 20 cent pip er, claiming superiority over others. It hints at a single claimant and a sale or offer, though details are unclear and incomplete.
Raymond D. Wood promotes Babbitti's drawing services with Union Phone 27. All work guaranteed. prompt completion and clear craftsmanship highlighted.
Reading an old medicine ad, the copy promises instant relief from indigestion gas and bloating. It touts Diapepsin as the cure, claims quick digestion of all foods, and encourages buying a 60 cent bottle to restore a healthy stomach and allow any food.
A self help booklet promises answers to pile problems and their permanent cure. Written by Dr J B Leonhardt and offered by Leonhardt Co Station D Buffalo N Y or N B Ames Co, available through druggists who stock Hem-Hold with a money back guarantee.
In Harrodsburg Kentucky on March 29 a fire at the Veack home killed evangelist J T Veack's wife and her three children. The couple's parents and two other children escaped with minor burns. Mrs Bridges, wife of an evangelist from Bath North, implicated in the disaster.
Market report from New York and Buffalo lists prices for WHEAT CORN PORK CHEESE and eggs with varied grades and market terms. Buffalo prices show No 1 northern wheat No 2 red corn and No 1 white eggs with assorted flour butter and dairy listings while East Buffalo Livestock Market notes prime steers cows and hogs with bid ranges and stock classifications.
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