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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
2
Life Valley May 28 A judge indicates uncertainty about whether Ernest Frahm will face trial on a first degree murder charge in the death of William Buttermore a Little Valley farmer. A discussion with District Court officials followed late last night casting doubt on pursuing the case.
A fragmented OCR text hints at a campaign to build up the constitution and nesteting nationwide. Mentions a reward and names related to political action, though details are obscured by garbled characters.
Archibald Laidlaw of Cattaraugus County faced unusual grounds as Frahm, indicted for first degree murder, seeks immediate trial. Frahm is free on 2500 bail posted by his brother, with Frank Mason of Conewango also named. Mrs. Cynthia Bullum, convicted of murder, remains in prison under a death sentence.
Herkimer eleven a.m. jury found Jean Gianini sixteen, not guilty by reason of criminal imbecility in the case of Lida Beecher’s murder. Judge Devendorf ordered Gran Inn to the Matiewan Asylum for custodial care.
A crime near Poland village Herkimer County New York on the night of March 27 ends with Tide Beecher murdered. A passerby found the body in bushes by the roadside the next day. Skull crushed with a monkey wrench and multiple stab wounds reported.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture lists 71 county fairs horse and cattle shows and exhibitions across the state with dates ranging from Hogestown Cumberland County June 17 18 to Horticulture Hall Philadelphia November 8. Officials note elimination of gambling and questionable midway attractions and highlight quality displays and agricultural demonstrations. Attendance last year reached 1 776 600 up from 1 568 000 the prior year with premiums totaling 157 901 77 and state funding 45 833 62. This year offerings total 192 099 up 34 849 from 1913.
May 28 Jamestown contractor Mahoney Swanson reports the new locomotive crane for Erie railroad grade crossing removal plunged over a steep embankment opposite the old freight house. The crane toppled onto its side as crews evaluated recovery. Mahoney hoped the crane would be raised to the tracks soon. Local river bend and embankment conditions hindered the incident.
An old catalog snippet advertises Welsbach Gas Lamps priced around six dollars and a range of hammocks from Palmer line models to cushioned, portable couches. It highlights durable fabrics, wind shields, knotted strains, and multiple price points from 1.88 to 10.50 for outdoor leisure items.
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