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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1914
Page
5
OCR fragment hints at theatre gala and names but provides little readable context. The snippet mentions Nas Polly and possible event references with unclear roles and dates. Further readable text needed to determine exact event, venue, or participants.
A Northern Pacific coach attached to Bratra No. 8 drew attention at the local station yesterday. The car windows were covered with heavy wire screen and the vehicle was said to contain 28 Chinamen who were not allowed to leave en route. Further information about the travelers could not be learned and their destination was not disclosed.
An eastbound Baltimore and Ohio freight train struck a car near Unlontunt Pennsylvania around 7 o clock last evening. Charles Cumming 25 a prominent attorney of Clarksburg West Virginia was killed instantly J Maxwell Clarkston was injured Wildie Wataon driver of the car was unharmed Adron Winer of Clarksburg 45 was in serious condition One man bought the automobile in the morning in Pittsburgh and was taking it to Clarkburg
Secretary McAdoo told bank superintendents nationwide that some banks are hoarding reserves and not providing daily statements to the treasury. He urged public disclosure of bank reserve levels to ease stringency and cited Tennessee coal notes as a misgiving. A rental notice for sunny rooms at 221 N Center is included.
Personal mentions list residents traveling to Olean Meadville and Windom visiting friends in Spartansburg Byrnune Tonsil. several returns from trips including New York City and Garland. The Wolly of the Qlota company arrives from Oil City with a touring troupe. Marian Woodberry of New York City to speak at Spring Creek Congregational Church on Sept 27 with morning and evening services.
A list of film titles appears including Lubin works and a Maria Sacrifice themed piece. The notes mention a Vitagraph production and a mystery package prop as part of a lively film program.
Paris reports detail German shelling of Tehalniy and Sarajevo on June 28. Notes on diplomatic negotiations involving Italy and the United States and confirmed attacks on Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s family. Also mentions shells found as trophies, winter gear purchases for troops, and efforts to aid soldiers during cold seasons.
In Meadville Pennsylvania Judge Thoms J. Prather presided over a rare countywide sentencing session for those convicted or pled guilty in the Criminal Court saga ending Monday. Notable: Stake Cooklich received a fine of 25 dollars, costs, and a prison term of 13 to 17 years with solitary confinement and hard labor. Dimamagio was sentenced to second degree murder terms, while others faced fines and shorter terms in the Workhouse. Dimmagio, age 54, was among those addressed as the court ruled on new-trial motions and varying sentences.
The Library Theater bill last night wowed the crowd with top vaudeville from the Farrinellie Trio Hunter and Ross and Silent Mora performing clever stunts. The troupe heads out of town tonight but returns Saturday evening with Polly of the Circus in town drawing packed houses at popular prices.
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