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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1911
Page
2
The incomplete report notes management failing to clear Inflelt for a start, affecting his ability to begin the event with safety for Wells or spectators and leaves uncertainty about outcome and safeguards.
Last night after arrest the youth who passed a forged check at C Baranco’s grocerystore on Main Street was taken to the lockup. He allegedly crawled from a tiny jail window and fled by morning. His parents paid about $12 to settle the case at Alderman Sulth’s office. his whereabouts are unknown.
Erie Dispatch reports at Heloday that aviator Mars faced seizure of his biplane by the sheriff amid legal disputes over settlement, delaying flights at Corry fair. Despite talks, Mars refused terms, and dispatch officials eventually allowed two abortive flights before the machine was taken for court action in Erie.
Lena Morrow Lewis addressed a large Socialist gathering last night at I K P Hall. The discourse on Socialism impressed for its depth and educational tone, drawing strong applause from a friendly audience and introduced by Miller of the Gorry local.
In Warren County court Judge Hinckley passes the death sentence on John M Andrews for murder in the first degree. Andrews remains calm, shows few motions, and accepts the verdict and impending execution. Attorney Arnd filed appeals and will notify the Supreme Court of the State.
The Lyric offers three reels tonight with a thrilling western Photoplay and a regular advertisement page. Cinema patrons are advised to catch the feature entertainment and accompanying listings.
Maurice Costello headlines Amused Tonight presenting For Love and Glory. audiences praised Costello’s performance and the onstage presence, with reviewers noting his charm and stage timing in the period entertainment showcase.
Erle Sept 16 A nurse Miss Pleberling testified in the Beebe case admitting details of the dying girl Lottlé Dugas. Defense and district attorney cross examine she described gurgling sounds and drug use while doctors claimed later death from blood poisoning. The session closed with the jury to resume at 6 80 this morning. defense expected to finish by noon.
Erie Sept 16 veterans of the 83rd Pennsylvania celebrate a reunion fifty years after enlistment. Surviving officers and soldiers march from G A R headquarters to Union depot led by a band funded by Henry Mayor. Comrades from other posts arrive as wreaths and tributes mark Gettysburg losses and the Army of the Potomac unit’s frontline service.
The annual reunion elected Chauncey P. Rogers of Corry as president and Daniel Mitchell of Corry as vice president with Dr. L. D. Rockwell of Union City as secretary and Dudley Carter of Meadville as treasurer. The meeting, held in Corry on the second Monday in September 1912, approved erecting a monument to Gen Hiram L Brown, who served with the 145th and was wounded at Gaines Mill. Corry to host the next reunion.
Mrs George Washer and daughter of Went Church street received eight telephone messages from Youngstown Ohio last night stating Mr Washer was seriously hurt in a street car collision on the way to the city hospital. They left for Youngstown early this morning. No details on the accident or injuries were learned this afternoon. It is believed his condition is serious. Read the Journal.
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