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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
6
A nocturnal prowler wearing a thick vest escapes after a police volley fails to stop him. An officer guarding Nashville’s northern district fires at close range with an automatic but the suspect vanishes as a taxi driver reports guiding a man from St Cecilia Academy area.
Approximately 2,000,000 tons of coal are reportedly held on barges in and around New York to force higher prices. Police are told by retailers that speculation is creating an artificial shortage with coal at twenty dollars per ton. Figures prepared by two company officials show 400,000 tons on barges in the Hudson and East Rivers were handed to authorities.
The mayor explains the city cannot fund Columbus Avenue paving now as it would push debt beyond two percent bonding limits. He proposes a cheaper drainage and gravel road option, notes potential state aid, and outlines past rate case analyses on water utilities to justify cautious budgeting.
A dated letter from CL ALEXANDER endorses the municipal election process and expresses loyalty to the will of the voters. He praises the city commission and notes rising voter registration as evidence of civic engagement while acknowledging two honorable opponents for mayor.
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