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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1926
Page
3
Corry, Pa reporting on a general strike tied to coal mining with broader trade sympathy. The piece analyzes wage and hour demands, mine owners proposals, and the contrast to American miners pay, noting the widening conflict and potential political impact.
Ailed by criticism of the Interstate Commerce Commission for demanding sworn statements from railroads on private car ownership and use. The piece decries the public report, calling it costly and burdensome while arguing it raises operating costs and burden on shippers and the public.
Jane Sneenan an 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tradk Sheehan of Center street Ridgway was badly burned Monday when her night dress caught fire at an open grate. She was taken to Elk County General Hospital. doctors report her condition as improving though injuries are serious.
Clipped items recall John Pat moving from Corry to Liviald with family and local social notes. Mentions George Ricker chaperoning a concert party, the Symphony Orchestra departing for Oeshart Feueh, and various community happenings including a dancing party at the Armory. Town figures like Mayor Meath feature in organizational news and local names appear in brief notices about celebrations and meetings.
May 11 Richard Meygs, foreman for Penn Public Service Corporation, was shocked by a live wire at the Commercial Drop Forge plant. He received 600 volts on his left arm and leg, burning his hand and arm. He was rushed to Warren General Hospital with severe shock but not believed to be in critical condition. exact cause of the accident was unclear at press time.
Fragmented OCR text describes a 20th century court scene with references to Warren, juries, a man’s attempted escape through a tunnel, and various names and places. It mentions legal actions, labor, and a trial process with multiple involved parties and witnesses. The readable portions indicate a regional courtroom setting with mentions of a festival and economic themes.
A crash in Dunistri May 1 led to discovery of two revolvers and several firearms in a vehicle. State Trooper Day Mine detained a suspect as injuries were treated. the incident prompted a hospital stay and an ongoing investigation.
The Modern Dames club hosts a Thursday evening event on May 1th. Arrangements by the hostess committees include spring colors, flowers, and decorations. A five piece orchestra will play the dance program. Tickets are seventy-five cents per couple, extra ladies twenty-five cents.
Local page notes of a busy day as Julia Koustner and Yanpstich engage in warming activities. Ane pn Lnisitiess and Hines Viet Trothar are mentioned in social scenes, with maminyg details and a focus on daily routines observed verses.
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