House adopts income tax bill amid session notes
Morrisburg May 11 The House session opened with a memorial for Representative J. Calvin Meyer of Centar. Eleven members saluted as bills were read including a liquor license restrictor and safety device mandates for railways. The house passed several measures, including county holding place funding, support enforcement, and contempt rules. The body approved a ratification resolution for the proposed Ancomuax amendment to the federal Constitution, sending it to the Senate next week.
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Morrisburgy
J. Calvin Meyer
Centar Andrestles
Howe
Senate
Penny Brakeman Injured Near Arvington Switch
Veruay Brakeman Gardner was seriously hurt last night while working on the Westbound freight near Arvington. He was struck by a rotating switch as he rode at the front of a car and thrown across the track. He reached the city on the train for examination by Dr Histon.
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Biie
Warren
Kane
Kane Hill
Raised $12 050 in Twelve Hours
A nine member committee canvassed the city from eight in the morning to eight in the evening to raise twelve thousand dollars in twelve hours for a Presbyterian church Sunday School Chapel. Subscriptions pushed total to twelve thousand eighty, aided by early gifts and last minute pledges. The effort, aided by car travel and quick calls, exceeded expectations and serves as a model for future community projects.
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Nsereament Ul C. J. Babbitt & Son
New Engine and Generator for Corry City Electric Light
A fast arriving addition of new engines and generators will be installed promptly to provide a 24 hour service, the first such continuous operation for Corry City. Officials expect completion in ten days to two weeks with demand for daytime current uncertain, while the new, economical power is seen aiding evening machinery.
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Tony
Corry City
Electria Light
Corry Power Co Receives City Charter
Governor Tenler grants May 6 charter recut for Corry Power Company. City council is urged to grant the franchise and begin work on a new power plant. Officials face questions about maintaining competitive electric service in Corry. Public sentiment favors swift council action and acceptance of the terms.
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Tenler
Corry Power Company
Counclin Gow
Hinl- Hose
Thin City
Warning on Bank Window After Robbery Threat
A May report from Pittsburgh notes a bank window warning left by robbers threaten more crime after a daylight bank raid 43 months earlier. The note promised action and referenced a $5,000 ransom demand near the rink. The robbery that year left a teller dead and the cashier wounded, with the criminals’ identities still unknown.
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Pittebure
Melee Rocks
Rink
Hallway Exchange Sparks Laughs Over Law Oddity
In a muddled hallway exchange, a student quips you don’t know enough to play in, while another retorts with a boast about sticking to a motto. The bemused umbrella interjects, claiming a sharper wit and readiness to walk away if challenged.
Bargain Buggy Sale Promises Low Prices Now
A local owner announces drastic price cuts to clear stock of high grade buggies. Jeremiah Stone relocates to First Avenue and aims to move inventory quickly with unprecedented low pricing. The sale emphasizes urgency and value to attract buyers.
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Jeremiah Stone Firat
Erie Boy Run Down by Auto
An eight year old Erie boy, Charley Lonste, was struck by a car driven by F Wilbur while crossing at Sixteenth and Safran. He suffered a possible eye injury and was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital after witnesses Mrs Minute McCarthy and Joseph Blow assisted at the scene.
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Harry AL Wilbur
Charton Lonste
Sixteenth Aid Saffran
Wilbur
St. Vincent's Hospitia
Mies
Mccarthy
Erie Storage and Caring Company
Wit
Hollea
Wetatl Str
WAT
Lowedge
Chatter Lonto Iw
Cheanut Street
C. G. Thayer Works
K. O. C convention closes after successful session
The Fourteenth K of C convention closed last night with two major performances in McAvenue Hall. Officers were elected for the next term, including State Deputy J. Mckiney of Philadelphia and Secretary Edward J. Nyenu of Pottsville. Retiring State Deputy John Pynerew of Erie declined renomination, signaling Harrisburg as the 1914 convention site.
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J. Mckiney
Philadelphia
Pas
Edward J
Mure Why
Pittaburesg
Campbell
Waloutown
James A. Girbony
Wite Mamaport
John A. Quing
Philadelpha
MF Davitt
Plains J. 1
Rubly
John Py
Nrew
Erle
Harrisburg
K. of
Cleaning Up Days Declared for Corry Citizens
May 18 and 19 declared as Cleaning Up Days in Corry Pennsylvania. Mayor C. L. Alexander urges residents to prepare yards alleys and streets for curbside collection of debris. Officials will visit every property to gather trash once from the curb and only on the specified days.
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Corey
Corry
Aincarely
Tenia
Alexander
Meadville Plumber Convicted for Unlicensed Work
May 12 Meadvill e Pa a plumber named Jamay M Carnes was found guilty of practicing plumbing without a license or permit from the city plumbing department and Board of Health. He is to serve 30 days in the old county jail in default of a ten dollar fine.
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Meadville
Jamay M Carnes
The
Board of Health
Old County
Singer Claims Differentiation in New Sewing Machines
A singer asserts the difference in sewing machines lies in superior design and dedicated training. The article emphasizes Singer’s distinctive features, better tooling, and fifty years of specialist work, arguing one machine outperforms all others.
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Singer
Save Your Money and Your Wife Ironing Ad
An old time ad touts a self heating flat iron promising faster work at lower cost, no electricity or fuel needed, and no mess. It claims durable, clean vapor heat with a lifetime iron, offered with weekly payments and sales manager recruitment in Corry and vicinity.
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Wlat-Iron Company
North Park Row
Irie
Sales
Mgr
Corry Anit
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Erie
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Fulton Market
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Zeto
Corry Floral Co
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Columbus
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Ome
Falmer Co
Union City Red Stars
Corry High School
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M. A
Cameron
Stein-Mloch Smart Clothes
Sam Jacobson & Co
One Price Clothiers
Sterling
Lawn and Cemetery
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Dykins Photo Studio
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Rambler
Pope
Iver Johnson
Winchester
Savock
Remington
Marlin
Stevens
Colt
Colt Automatic
Barlow Hardware Co
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