09 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1914
Page
1
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Early reports indicate doubt over election timing for a new Assembly member as C J Alexander plans to leave the City Commission where he serves as Superintendent of Finances. A special December election is likely with two candidates and a regular vote to follow.
Partly cloudy tonight and a windy Tuesday are forecast with warmer temperatures on Tuesday. Strong gusts possible as the day warms, with no significant precipitation expected.
Loot Union No. 4 of the Carpenters and Joiners held a lively evening at the headquarters on Main Street. Towneston of the local union led a bus ride, followed by about fifty members and friends enjoying a fine oyster supper and a dancing party.
Three Corry court cases are slated for hearing tomorrow in county criminal court. Two involve the Commonwealth against Hurtburt and Hitchcock, alleging serious charges related to a beating of a city youth. The third concerns a dairyman near town accused of selling mill below the state standard, with preliminary proceedings already held and a possible arraignment planned.
Hon Wenworak a Polack was badly beaten at the East End Saturday night. He appeared before Police Magistrate W C Shields this morning after being removed by Officer Merritt. Word of the fight reached police HQ and several foreigners were held. Wenworak pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid a four dollar fine. Dr J C Kibler treated head and facial injuries. serious condition noted.
London November 9 via United Press reports from Rome say Constantinople announced a Turkish invasion of Egypt. Russians have crossed the German border and advanced near Breslau, with pushes toward Berlin. Allied lines at Ypres and Bethune report heavy fighting, while Turkish and Russian movements dominate the day’s war news.
Meadville dispatch notes a freight train through Meadville and Corry around six o clock Saturday carrying thirty five artillery pieces for European powers. The arms were routed via New York and Seattle after shipping delays, with five ten inch cannons bound for Great Britain.
A local Elks lodge hosts a fine dancing party this evening at the lodge home on North Cantor Wheat. Arrangements are made for a enjoyable evening and all members and friends are invited to attend as the season continues with more gatherings planned by the lodge.
United Press report notes the Oklahoma temperance law gains validity as the U S Supreme Court dismisses a case by a resident convicted under the law for unlawfully conveying liquor into the state. The ruling affirms the ban on importing alcohol from outside Oklahoma.
The local recorder of vital statistics Dr G A Biston reports one hundred and twenty-one deaths in this city and Wayne township since January 1. Births for Concord township are not kept in this city. Corry and Wayne have separate records. The ten month span shows health with few diphtheria or scarlet fever cases, no typhoid in Corry, and schools and movie houses operating despite the epidemic scare and recent smallpox scare.
The report shows 1200 pupils enrolled citywide with 272 in the Klete School. Daily attendance averaged 114, attendance percentage 7.6, 125 cases of truancy reported, high school accounting for 64. Corporal punishment occurred on nine days, with seventeen visits to classes by parents.
Henry Siegel head of the Siegel department stores faced grand larceny charges in Genesee Supreme Court. Indictments allege misappropriation of over two million dollars from deposits to private banks and creditors. Partner Vogel, who died weeks earlier, is linked to the case with eminent counsel defending Siegel.
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