27 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
1
Warren National Bank promotes easy banking with four percent interest on deposits in the Interest Department. For month end deposits, customers receive interest from the first of the month and one and a half months interest for funds deposited by the fifteenth. Interest credited on the first of December and June. long term deposits earn higher rates with minimum restrictions.
An advertising piece for Singer sewing machines touts buying direct from the maker to avoid unreliable third party dealers. It argues genuine Singer quality, lowest price, and factory parts and service across Singer stores. The prose emphasizes avoiding disappointment and ensuring reliable repairs and parts.
Corry voters faced a heated council meeting as officials debated purchasing a Sea Grave combination chemical and hose truck for 5500. Opponents warned the city could not afford a heavy machine while supporters urged immediate purchase to improve fire protection for hill districts and riverfront properties. Mayor Alexander defended caution and urged maintaining horse drawn apparatus if needed.
The mayor addresses the council urging quicker action on buying a city auto fire truck after reviewing demonstrations of Sea rave and LaFrance machines. He contends the city is not ready for an auto fire truck and seeks decisive early consideration.
The committee recommends rejecting Amendment No 218 for the Corry and Columbus Street Railway and Corry Power Company. They argue the amendment lacks guarantees of street service, fears anticompetitive aims, and urges drafting a new franchise. They request a bond of 2000 dollars toward the city’s transit needs if the petitioners fail.
A drafted municipal report objects to private franchise for electric light, heat, and water services arguing for eventual city ownership, urging no expansion of private privilege and stressing support for municipal control while noting the need for a safe trolley system and opposition to speculation in public utilities. The document bears signatures James Hy Wright, H Love, Calbins, and A Trisket.
Special council session held November 26 1912 with Telseult as pro tem chair. Minutes read and a joint resolution adopted. mayoral message against motor purchase. new Seagrave fire truck discussed with $3000 warrant proposed. votes split. City property sales, street work, and North Center street payments debated. clerk B Porton noted.
London dispatch reports Ottoman leaders rely on a European war to aid peace talks and edge toward the Triple Alliance. Ambassadors fear the armistice negotiations will fail as Adrianople questions loom and Turkish grand vizier Kamil Pasha signals new obstacles.
Reporters describe rising belief in a European war affecting the Balkans as Turkey aligns with or against the Triple Alliance. Greece’s status is disputed with claims of peace, while Constantinople fears Turkish and Allied maneuvers. Correspondents note possible Dardanelles actions and delays impacting Gallipoli operations within a broader theater.
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