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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
2
Local readers condemn the yart DUS gates and the entrenched gambling at grounds Wednesday. They call for stricter enforcement of municipal laws and question who should take initiative to suppress the racket. The piece criticizes lax oversight and urges decisive city action against the chuck-a-wick game and related schemes fueling gambling among youths.
The Erie plans two large double tract bridges spanning French Creek near Cambridge Springs and at Millers Station. Materials are on site and crews will work at both points. Both structures are heavy frame builds expected to occupy most of the summer.
A complaint cited a young woman in undesirable dress on the streets. She was found on circus grounds, arrested, and held overnight. Today she admitted her identity and was sent to War Fen, which she claimed as home.
Debs in Corry on train 10 paused at the city station this morning en route to Bradford. Debs stepped off to greet friends and supporters gathered at the union station, as the noted labor advocate continued his journey to meet constituents.
A Corry Presbyterian Sunday School chapel fundraiser launched with nine committee members in two teams racing to raise 12000 in twelve hours. Subscriptions opened briskly at the St James Hotel with daytime totals reaching 10674 and many gifts from local organizations. Multiple clubs and individuals pledged amounts, aiming to complete the target by tonight’s 8 PM deadline as the effort garners praise for concerted community action.
A violent May 10 storm tore through southeastern Pennsylvania causing injuries and property damage. A 7 year old died after being pinned by a falling tree and a 15 year old was struck while fishing at Latrobe's Ferry. Debris toppled crops, flooded streets, and shattered windows. A Greensburg circus tent collapsed injuring none, while a Latrobe church steeple was struck and three people were knocked down. The Dell town animal stampede sent crowds running but no serious harm occurred.
Right Rev Alexander Mackay Smith head of the Protestant diocese in Philadelphia collapses during confirmation service at James Church before 28 confirmands. He is carried to a private room and later home, with weeks of illness and fasting. He has tendered resignation due to poor health.
A local scene described as openly crooked gambling operated for most of yesterday with players and leaders exploiting the crowd. A well known inn faced the run of the scam, with about thirty dollars taken and many bets placed in view of residents. Police oversight appeared lacking throughout the unfolding event.
A Pennsylvania Senate vote 25 to 8 sends a commission form bill for third class cities to the governor for signature. The measure, authored by Senator Clarke, would place city affairs under a five member commission, reducing Corry’s council from eighteen to five and shifting governing power toward a businesslike administration.
Harrisburg May 10 The bill before the legislature would fund Erie institutions including Corry hospital at 14000 as part of broadly approved appropriations. The action aims to keep expenditures within revenue, with no expected Senate or governor changes.
The quote asserts usefulness as a constant good that binds beings, improves character, and grants real social importance beyond artificial pretensions. It emphasizes mutual benefit, personal growth, and genuine value in helping others.
A historical reflection on umpiring in baseball, noting the rare blend of keen sight, quick mind, and nerve required. It describes how umpires must decide instantly, with consequences that follow, and contrasts it with fan biases and the pressure to call a fair result.
A confused OCR fragment discusses life insurance and a series of mysterious family deaths. It mentions GHHOUM NOL and a British sounding reference, alleging confusing causes like illness, accidental drowning, and gunshot or arrow-related deaths across generations. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or coherent facts.
Report of vandalism at a space described as Martin Luther’s room in Wartburgham. Intruders allegedly damaged furniture and wall items including a bedstead, ink stain, and other decor. Calls grow for action to end the scandalous depredations and restore order.
Fragmentary text describes a cloth claimed to ward off sun rays and suit wearers to hot weather. It mentions sun protection, color, and comfort, but details are unclear and mistranscribed.
Columbus visitors and local society items from Warren detail Comet Auxiliary plans for June 7 with Iris Simmons, committee for flowers for Memorial Day, and a special Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Frye's. Mentions Mrs Amy Scholton’s hospital surgery, funeral for Mr Hagerman, and community comments on customs and a Philadelphia minister anecdote.
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