25 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1910
Page
1
The Warren National Bank offers a 4 percent rate, advertised for Sunday mail orders via a special campaign. The notice promotes banking services with emphasis on mail subscriptions and customer convenience.
A missing eight year old, believed kidnapped from Oberlin, was found near Erie after a broad search by Cherlin College students and area residents. The case involved Dewey Alinson, banker trustee of Gberity College, who vanished Friday and prompted widespread effort. a reward had been offered.
Fire guts two wooden blocks in Enfield as town's only fire engine remains absent due to the engineer's absence. Two-story block owned by Charles B. Hustell nearly destroyed, neighboring block owned by Sedwin Howe badly damaged before Springfield aid stopped the blaze. Estimated damage ranges from 19,000 to 20,000 dollars.
A disastrous tidal wave and heavy rains wipe out a town and threaten surrounding areas. Reports describe houses submerged, families missing, and emergency crews mobilizing as floodwaters rise across rivers and coastal regions. Government crews and aid agencies rush to assist, with warnings of further danger and calls for shelter.
The hunt for a missing balloon continues across North America prompting an extended search by railway workers and authorities. An old hunter reports glimpsing a balloon near Kinpewa River on Wednesday, while another report claims wreckage has been found in Lake Haron water, though no body has been confirmed.
Naples reports a volcanic cloud burst from Vesuvius. Five bodies recovered at Torre del Greco as lava and tidal flooding trigger widespread damage. Troops work to rescue injured workers. Naples and surrounding towns suffer structural collapse and casualties.
Athiotloe arrived home from Chicago on the eventful night of October 25 to a band of music and a tremendous crowd at the station. Players and Connie Mole were carried through the crowd into automobiles and whisked to Bellevue Stratford, then attended the theater where Phin was the start of the television program kept up for some time.
A fatal knife duel occurred at a party near Cannelton Indiana on October 25. Participants were identified as 20 year old Gonrad Borin and 20 year old Andrew Bynum. Harlin was stabbed amid the disturbance.
A Philadelphia man, Aaron Schwatle, faces charges of swindling foreigners using a device to print bogus greenbacks. The counterfeiter allegedly operated in Cynon Lyvn Tonk, offering quick riches and netting substantial profits before the scheme unraveled. Authorities traced the fake notes to the Philadelphia area as the investigation proceeded.
In Walkin West Virginia on October 2 the condition of Senator Wakins was reported as improving. Attending physician D W W Holton stated the senator would likely continue to show progress and be able to regain strength.
An advertisement asserts that a liquid treatment defeats eczema by washing germs from the skin. It promotes a compounded wash of wintergreen and other ingredients in the D. D. D. Prescription, claims it penetrates to destroy infection, soothes skin, and offers a 25 cent trial bottle for instant relief from Babbit & Co.
Prices for textiles and cotton products edged higher in New York trading as mills quoted gains across fabrics including denim, cheviots, sheeting, and comforters. Market participants noted steady demand and cautious optimism amid uncertain supply lines.
A separation agreement between Alphette Stone and Id D Stone of Marlow describes that they oppose divorce. The husband allows his wife to live where she wishes and will not trouble her. He agrees to pay 2500 dollars for her support and maintenance. Mrs Stone waives any interest in the Stone estate. Their two daughters live with the mother, who is supporting them.
A Windsor Ont letter from Willan Ferrulard describes Indians arriving from the Par North with a Holy Hat and claims a new lake discovered near the Northwest region. The letter suggests the lake is nearly as large as Lake Superior and enlarges the map of Great Lakes in Ottawa era reports.
An Optimlite An optimist Tom Min who never stops to open a new leisure tale from Loptecott's Augustine.
Immigration officials outline destination cards for newcomers from cholera districts. Cards list immigrant country, destination state city street number and indicate quarantine status. Cards mailed to state health boards to alert local officers for migrant surveillance and control.
Minersville Pennsylvania reports a dramatic accident as Mrs Falk tripped over a point and fell down stairs. She was hospitalized with probable skull injuries and concussion after the incident during a chase involving a rat.
A Kentucky woman, identified as five weeks married, elopes with Nichols after meeting him in Somerset. They fled toward Cincinnati in a box car while her husband, left penniless, faced hardship. The tale describes rapid romance, desertion, and a perilous pursuit, with the stranded husband and brother-in-law awaiting resolution. Local figures noted the husband’s wealth as a farmland owner, while the escape drew attention to the social strain of early union.
At Lambert auction Philadelphia October 25 Major Richard Lambert collection coins. A 1799 cent sold for 92 dollars, a similar piece fetched 18.50, a 1792 1794 Liberty Day pony or “Hie earlier year” coin brought 18, another one 25, a 1796 half cent brought 22, and a 1792 1789 line read “Wilted States of Ameri” with 25. The buyer joked about riding lessons amid sales.
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