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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1911

Page

2

Clean-Up Day and Local Baseball Prospects in Corry Town

The piece extols Clean-Up Day as a civic virtue improving homes and streets, urging residents to maintain neat surroundings and end scattered refuse. It notes multiple local baseball teams, including Corry’s promising prospects, Crescents, Stanford Hose, and others, with emphasis on keeping Corry competitive and supportive of local sports.

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Governor Tener vetoes bill on county workhouse plan

The governor vetoed legislation proposing joint workhouses for multiple counties citing unclear title and constitution compliance. Provisions touching on inmates and feeble minded conflicted with existing law, and insufficient drafting care was noted. The Times notes Queen Alexandra’s grace and restraint in addressing public fashion.

Tener Warren Times

Barely Escapes Awful Fate At Garbage Plant

Four to five PM accident at the municipal garbage plant left fourteen year old Leroy Van Horn of Delaware avenue badly burned on his legs arms and head after a sheet iron cover gave way and dropped him into a fiery pit. Rescued by wagon drivers he was taken to Shenango Hospital where his condition remained serious but undetermined. New Castle News

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Knoll Bound Over For Federal Court Hearing

A H Knoll was bound over to U S court on a charge of sending a threatening postcard through the mail. The preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Frank Grant led to a bound over for trial in July. Post Office Inspector J F Oldfield filed the complaint, alleging improper use of the mails to a dispatch company president.

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Bills Pass in House on Public Service and Highway Measures

Harrisburg May 16 by 176 to 110 the public service commission bill cleared the House. The Sproul highway bill passed 200 to 10. A constitutional amendment to borrow 5 million for road building also moved forward. The Ward Bible reading bill failed in Senate. Senate approved a higher police wage bill and other school code items. The conference on the school code reported agreements.

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Head of Girls Trade School appoints Dora Wells principal

Miss Dora Wells named principal of a new girls trades school opening June 1 in the South Division building at Wabash avenue and Twenty ninth, Chicago. She aims to teach trades and broader personal development, linking work to life. Wells previously taught history at the Teachers College and studied abroad in Scotland and England.

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Fredonia Approves Water Works Bond Vote Defeated

Fredonia village voters rejected a proposed water works improvement bond of up to 20000 in a special election held Monday. The tally showed 50 in favor and 98 against with four blanks, reflecting low overall turnout as most ballots were cast in the afternoon. The plan aimed to remove the current rollers and magnitary condition of the system.

Fredonia San Beng Rolfyi

Water supply program advances amid winter threats

The city presses ahead with expanding storage capacity to meet high demand during winter and in the wake of a severe storm. Officials emphasize improving reliability for the Northeast district and nearby neighborhoods.

Youth Accused of Burglary in Barkeyville Case

Clifton Matthews, about 26, of Train Township, charged with burglary in Barkeyville after evidence tied him to the Barners Supply Co store raid on May 1. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and bail was set at 1000 dollars. Detectives say a pipe severed from a planter and a seized cider barrel link him to the crime. Howard Surrent charged with selling liquor without a license.

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Bartenders will Go Fishing in City Election Woes

Franklin May 17 The departure of John L McBride from the Second Ward to the Fires stirs political strife amid sparse Select Council membership. A special election is set for May 20 after council action and proclamations at city expense. Bartenders face a closure all day Saturday, hurting bar owners as candidates are nominated and ballots prepared. Park Hotel bar near 12th Street may be the only open venue, with local bartender activity rising as election day nears. Republican candidate is Harry Hiller for the Board of Select Council. Democrat inlet Lombo Prohibitiontatn.

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