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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1911
Page
2
The Le County district attorney’s office is depicted as powerless to convict in multiple cases, with fear that if suspects confess in open court they still go free. The piece blames citizens who shield criminals and calls out DA inefficiency as harming the community.
In Warren on September 16 after under an hour’s deliberation the jury found Mike Monie not guilty of the murder charge he faced since March. Judge John W. Reed presided in the Warren County Court of Quarter Sessions. The Pipie brothers were previously charged with assault, each held on $50 bond. Residents of Sheffield remain indignant but hopeful the accused will return home soon.
Residents along West Chuck Street protest this morning's downing of the upper street by a foreman and crew led by James Keefe. A council delay was ignored, and discussions of court action arise as the street’s surface is lowered below grade, with north sidewall concerns and tempers flaring over committee decisions.
A man named Adams and Lewis Sutton faced a violent goring incident when a bull on a west Russell farm trampled and gored Adams as they prepared to move the animal. Adams suffered a six inch by seven inch groin wound, breast injury, and widespread bruising, yet remained conscious. He crawled to a fence and was rushed home, with Dr Keller summoned for treatment and alarming blood loss and injuries noted by the attending physician.
President Taft spent a quiet Sunday in Erie at the home of Charles H. Strong with Secretary Jos. Hiljo. He attended church, drove through the city and suburbs, had meals at the Strong home, and later returned to Detroit after midnight for two days of engagements in Michigan. He sent condolences over an automobile race disaster in Syracuse and expressed concern for the injured and the families affected.
W L Bretherton manager of the Waelark Explosive Co. was badly shaken and bruised when the front axle of a bogey broke, throwing him over the wheel. He was dragged and rescued near May or Alexander’s house. Taken to Dr Waggoner’s office, no bones were broken, later moved to Maple avenue home.
Dr F A Beebe faced a jury in Corry over the death of Miss Lottie Dugan of Youngayine. After two hours of deliberation, the jury found Beebe not guilty on the third count alleging a criminal operation caused her death, with judge instructing focus on that count and excluding connections to nurse Mae Pleberling.
The Amuseu North Center street addition nears completion with brick construction, new 160-seat theater chairs, and seating capacity rising to about 850. New Jenke lighting and enhanced direct current power ensure brighter, steadier illumination. A benefit for the O. H. BS. Athletic Association is planned for Thursday night with tickets sold by members.
DuBois, Pa., Sept. 17 The irves tees of Allegheny College at Meadville were plotted here yesterday under a resolution granting the conference four trustees one minister and ten laymen. The men chosen are Dr C W Miner Byron Walker Geo Grier and D B Boyles. The conference elected reserve delegates to the annual conference selecting Dr W P Murray and Dr G Dodds Kane was chosen for the next meeting over Sharon Oli City News item notes audience reading today.
Erie Railroad warns of special train to escort aviator Rogers from New York to Los Angeles. Trustees plan to stop at towns as needed, with engine raised to place skids for baggage and auto. Officials with white flags will guide Rogers, reporting his progress at each point. Possible stopover in Corry. exact arrival time not stated.
Thieves entered the C. A. Lindsey Jewelry Store at 705 State Street between 11 and 12 am yesterday and escaped with 29 dollars. Three well dressed young men looked over stock while one bought a watch. Lindsey, away briefly, left the safe open and money hidden behind the counter. Police alerted. pursuit failed.
Two women were seriously injured and several passengers hurt when an eastbound Nickel Plate freight train crashed into an Erie suburban streetcar at Nineteenth and Peach streets yesterday afternoon. The car stalled as the freight appeared, causing panic and a deadly collision that demolished the interurban. Mrs. Sarah Herrick of Connellsville, 50, suffered a broken right wrist and internal injuries, in critical condition at Hannup Hospital. Mrs. Alice Hicks of Girard was cut and bruised by flying debris and taken to her home.
Martin Johnson Elmer H and Ger rude B Johnson of the city were married Saturday evening at 7 30 by Rev Wallace at the Baptist parsonage Attendants Miax Ola Johnson sister of the bride and Mr Glen Gaufireau After the ceremony the couple left for Ninter City on their train to Cleveland and a lake trip to Delralt The text also notes a long weary want ad and brevity effort
Madame Sherry arrived yesterday with two cars of her own. The company performed a famous medie production, spending Sunday in the city. Evening curtain at 8 20 at the Library, advance tickets brisk, many seeking to secure rents. manager promises best yet and good value.
Parker asserts Bly 8 as one of the first companies and guarantees production in every way, emphasizing certainty and reliability in manufacturing outputs.
A dramatic cinema review lauds Flor ence Turner in Jealousy for emotional depth and powerful performance rating it superior to contemporaries. The piece notes the pivotal moment of the first tear and the theme of a woman scorned as a timeless adage. The page also mentions The High Sign hand painted and Sharpshooters at the Lyric as tonight’s features.
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