04 May 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
1
The text discusses the concept of strength in management and business growth. It emphasizes experienced leadership, prudent judgment, and conservative progressive progression. It invites consideration of key factors embedded in strategic development.
The Columbus High School commencement was held in the Fourth Baptist Church on Thursday evening. The program honored graduates with music by Liberty’s orchestra, solos by Curt Way and Min Mario Fragelé, and readings including The Life of Julian Caesar and The American Girl. Myrtle Hvelyn Reuland was the sole graduating member admired for faithful service. Prof. Monroe delivered the diploma address and received acclaim for his work.
Ruigéie Bartlay, a farmer near New Berlin, committed suicide by shooting in a bank after losing $980,000 he claimed in the Wow Bar tin bank. A woman lost most or all her fortune. another faced poverty in her old age amid the dire scene.
Town reports a grim outbreak blamed on diseased founders affecting crops and markets. Officials note widespread illness, food shortages, and fear of further spread as residents alter meals. Local figures Nichils and Hillote 1 are mentioned amid warnings and delayed shipments.
Lucinda Colegrove of Concord road died suddenly early today, likely from heart failure after rising and dressing. Survived by three sons Lawrence W Charles H and John J Colegrove and two sisters. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from 33% Spring Street.
The Corry Cubs defeated the Unionity Midgets in the morning game 19 to 12 and won the afternoon contest as well. Local efforts show well organized team play on their home ground with strong fielding and timely hitting.
A fragmentary notice reports eight elopements at the Lyric Theater with Cambor present. The text also mentions four couples and a unclear closing phrase. Names and specifics are unreadable.
Passengers saved from the Titanic testifying before Senator Smith in New York. Witnesses describe compartments, escape chances for steerage, and the Carpathia and Olympic dispatches while noting the Titanic’s fatal glancing blow and the limits of watertight bulkheads.
Last evening about 150 members gathered on North Center Street to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the Odd Fellows group. The program featured readings music and entertainment by local performers followed by ice cream cake and refreshments and a dance lasting late into the night.
The Rosary at the Library drew a full house with a strong cast led by John Drury as Father Kelley and Wanda Brindley as Ver Wilton. Oliver Hinsdale impressed as Bruce Wilton while Bud Shaffer and Kathleen O’Connor also delivered notable turns. The four act play, performed in four shorter nets, pleased local audiences.
The municipat son and Corry Tech School play at the Fair Grounds this afternoon as the opening game of the season. Local interest centers on a strong crowd and a first matchup that should set the tone for nearby teams.
W Winbrow of this city who served in Co B 116th Indiana volunteers from 1863 for three years and later discharged from the army hospital claims an error in pension pay. The incident was forgotten but recently examined. he was paid after fifty years as the two months balance from Union soldiers pension claim is delayed, and his wages since the Civil War days were held.
Readable lines note a performance titled String of Pearls at Che Lyric tonight. The snippet mentions Yale contact, possible cast or performer, with vague location hints and timing.
Secretary of the Treasury MaVeagh addressed the New Jersey Bankers Association in Atlantic City on May 24. He defended a formal inquiry into the so called money trust and urged it be conducted without political pressure while noting concentration of money power could be examined as it evolves naturally through the monetary system.
Secretary HincVeach states the investigation will show the need to prevent monopoly by one national bank and urges inclusion in the secretary commission's plan. The text reflects concerns about central control and financial governance within the national banking system.
Albany May 4 The state highway commission has approved 1200 miles of highways the largest batch yet in the history of the commission. The work will be over used during the week of May 19 The commission decided to build only 40 minutes of romac road with a patented surface claimed dustless. The Groppengviletiration road six miles in Reosaelaer County to be constructed with rommine Monroe counts.
A fragmented report describes 15 000 tailors in London forming a mass strike in the West End to demand higher wages and improved working conditions. The text hints at staged confrontations and potential clashes as authorities move to respond.
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