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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
2
Citizens debate a proposed power franchise ordinance backed by P. Northrow and others. The letter urges council to decide on the measure based on public benefit, not private gain, warning against hold up tactics and urging a fair vote to protect taxpayers and local interests.
The Wells Fargo Express Company reports capital of 5 million rising to 2 million with 10 percent annual dividends for sixteen years, claiming 2210 percent dividend last year and a cash surplus of 8.6 million. The piece questions government tolerance of private monopoly and notes New Jersey’s wake of local business, labor, and a New York divine revising the ten commandments amid aging college milestones and public commentary.
In a ceremony a group of locals including Weitfield Apel and Sarah Bandera were praised for acts of bravery. Lynn A. Gates drowned while saving a companion, earning recognition for courage. Awards included a silver medal and $2,000 in gratitude funds.
A Smethport boy died after a fall into the Allegheny River near the riverbank on a Sunday forenoon. He and a companion were en route home when a sudden accident led to his death and a jury of inquiry found the body in the water. The inquest revealed no external injuries beyond the fall, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
F J Weaver manager of the Climax Baseball Club invites any shop team in Corry Raymond to play a game on Saturday May 0. The notice calls for a competitive match to showcase local teams and sport rivalry.
Cambridge Springs April 20 The funeral services of Mildred Johnson were held yesterday afternoon in the church at Miller's Station conducted by Rev W A Cobb pastor of the Presbyterian burials in Miller's Station cemetery Her death occurred early Wednesday morning after time in hospital and return to her father Thos Fotnon south of town Her marriage a few years ago was happy The cause of death has not been satisfactorily determined and an investigation will probably be made Harrisburg April 29 Protests against approval by the State Water Supply Commission at eighteen charters for power companies to be embraced in a project to generate electricity for Pittsburg and Western Pennsylvania through dams on the Clarion River and Tionesta Creek were heard by the commission in the capitol yesterday Representatives of business men residents of Forest Clarion and Warren counties legislators and Pittsburg Flood Commission members attended The project backed by Pittsburg men contemplates two large dams on the Clarion and one on the Tionesta It was contended water backing would drive out timber oil gas and other industries interfere with railways and force people to move in sections of the counties or deprive millions The commission noted the project as speculative and would interfere with conservation programs of the Allegheny valley Representatives Joseph A SchoWold Frank J Knight and W J Campbell appeared with the protesters
Residents of Celoron seek annexation to Jamestown and appoint a committee to meet the Jamestown Common Council. Frank C. Cutie and W. G. Price lead the panel as historic rivals but now unite to pursue the proposed annexation amid temperance era tensions.
Fragmentary OCR reports an early Sunday fire across several city sections with tire damage and smoke. Authorities note a potential arson pattern as investigators probe the scene and interview residents including Rosanna Atwell and others in the affected block.
Capt Bentley announces candidacy for county commissioner at Che pr li r ies, vowing service since youth. He recalls Civil War era service in Col McLane's volunteers and notes strong voter support, aiming to energize voters for two terms while emphasizing local governance.
The Pine Grove Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the office of O. L. Alexander on Monday evening May 7 at 1:80 o clock. Members are urged to attend and proxies should be sent to D. B. Rowe, secretary, at once.
In Jallentown Nebraska authorities report arrests in a counterfeit operation, noting several suspects connected to passing fake currency. Investigators described crude engraving, fake plates, and use of a fraudulent paper source. The case prompts ongoing cooperation with the state service offices to pursue and indict offenders.
John Brookwa patie nt home from Washington when the court admitted Eric Lawyer to practice in the United States District Court. The State Supreme Court in Tuewiny approved legal admission as part of the term. The notice mentions a case involving North Bail bankers deprived of funds they believed were insolvent.
Cambridge Springs April 28 R C Echols received word this morning that the president has sent his name to the senate for confirmation as postmaster of Cambridge Springs The selection ends a long battle for the office and marks a milestone in local postal affairs
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