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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1936
Page
8
A garbled early 20th century paragraph mixes racing and rail notes with crime reports and public notices. It cites tax receipts from state liquor stores, highway and road contract activity in Pennsylvania, and upcoming public meetings. It mentions railroad segments Irvine to Starbrick and a collision near RenoVa Driftwood highway, plus arrests, hospital and school news.
The article lists hunting restrictions across several states with key dates October 10 to October 19 in some counties and November 2 to November 11 for others. It notes possession limits, daily quotas, and season openings, including pheasant and waterfowl rules, mentioning Michigan New York California Colorado Delaware Illinois Indiana and other states.
A cash register at the Olde Corner Cafe on Railroad and Sycamore streets was robbed early Saturday between 1 and 2 am. About $65 seized, most from the Railroad Street cash register. remaining money hidden in a cigarette machine and a phonograph. Damaged bolin machines and broken cash boxes noted. Joseph Wynn reported the incident to local police.
A historical financial debate notes figures like George N. Peck warning about foreign investments. It argues excess capital investment threatens central banking policy and calls for restraining capital flows to prevent market distortions. The piece references actions at Washington and mentions Fort Knox and Reserve Board concerns.
Private funeral services for Claud Huffman were held at Davison Funeral Home with Adjutant J Sullivan of the Salvation Army officiating. Interment followed at Fine Grove Territory. Card of thanks expresses gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during illness and death of John A Shields and family.
The Public Service Commission announced rate reductions totaling 9,445,201 across water, gas, telephone, and heat equipment operators with most savings directed to Pennsylvania Power and Light and Metropolitan Edison. The informal procedure reduced costs without formal hearings, while future actions and notices were to be published as required.
A transient named Thy Rane Keon Henry of Philadelphia suffered severe injuries after being struck by a freight-bound rail car near Temple University station. He was found unconscious, transported to Community Hospital, where initial checks revealed a serious knee injury and back and leg pain. The train crew and witnesses described the chaotic scene, with emergency response arriving promptly and the injured man remaining under medical care.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a farmer in Ciba County involved in a disturbing incident. Details are unclear due to corrupted text but indicate an event near a local area with reference to a county setting and a public safety context.
An unclear report notes a roving group affecting a farm in Platitiville and nearby areas. It mentions livestock losses including cattle and sheep and cites an estimate of 400 animals affected during a period in the daybreak. Authorities warn residents to secure property and stay alert.
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