07 May 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
1
A compact note describes strong capital, ample growing surplus, ample cash, and a large share of liquid assets. It calls for management by an experienced businessman with prudent judgment and conservative programming. It invites consideration of Hitec as embodied in the concept.
City council underway with heated debates over North Center Street paving and streetcar expansion. Disputes involve WHRbt Street extension, bond funding, and alleged improper influence amid factional battles.
A Chicago report describes Dr. Goren Witter's brain operation on a man whose identity had been erased by a severe blow. The operation restored mental function and aided the recovery of memory, revealing the subject known as Himach Saorge A Kimmel of Nitaa Muh and other linked identities.
Trustees of the Knights of Pythias lodge consider transferring their hall to Newton Corset Co as part of industrial expansion. The company would lease the space, paying wages to about 150 workers, improving city employment while preserving the lodge’s accommodation needs. A meeting is set to act on the proposal, with further review by the lodge and property committee.
Corry Pa May 6 1912 Meoling was called for general business Vice President Heerlein chaired. Sue Williams elected Librarian from June 1 to Sept 4 at 310 per month. Court of Common Pleas appointment of Wm Pontathwal t and J Burlingame as qudltore of accounts. Finance committee reported final settlement with H N Ransom collector of taxes. 1911 duplicate exoneration and total collected $31 098.14. Mr Meylenpnota praised for work. Ransom re elected factor for coming term with bond of $5000 approved. Contained notes on delinquent taxes and appointments.
Refugees describe thousands stranded by the flood with little chance to escape. Rescue boats, hindered by powerful currents, struggle through the interior as hunger and exposure threaten many. Reports detail marooned families, collapsing levees, and ongoing efforts to reach scattered victims amid deteriorating conditions.
Orders issued to seize all available empty coal cars and stock carts for transport to Port D. Ay Rural for packing horses and equipment of the Ninth cavalry as they move to the Mexican border at the appointed hour.
A drowning incident reports a man who fell from a vessel into water near Tani Aroudla on May 7. Authorities describe the death as suicide by self-immersion under rough sea conditions, noting a prior mental decline. He had recently suffered multiple personal losses.
The ex priest Dr Liebe a former chaplain and owner of jewels valued at 375000 dollars is linked to the Czentochowa cathedral robbery in Poland in 1910. Authorities pursue a possible pattern of murder and robbery tied to the so called Black Virgin jewels and a monastic scandal in Warsaw and Czentochowa. The Berlin authorities consider a joint motive involving Dr Liebe and the cathedral monk to steal the jewels from the statue.
Gogente marked her Beth birthday with public recognition from world figures. May-Kirirean Aime, widow of Napoleon TH the deposed French emperor, received congratulations from a broad array of dignitaries and associates.
John Jacob Astor's will largely leaves the estate intact to his son William Vincent Astor, naming madelon force Astor and a Trust Fund of 6 million dollars for Mrs Madeline Force Astor. A 5 million dollar trust is set for Nordant Mariel Astor, with the remainder allocated to the child upon reaching maturity.
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