Wage cuts roil steel and rail rivals in cinema of markets
The Corry Evening Journal reports major U.S. industry wage reductions, led by United States Steel Bethlehem Steel and Den si Motorata, effective Oct 1, with a broader national trend toward lower living costs. An economic gospel argues wage cuts may lift prices and employment, while workers face disappointment as employers mix relief with reluctance. The piece also debates how to measure city civilization, citing Scribner's and RL Duff's framework on death rates, spending per capita, arts support, and social tolerance within American cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Bethlehem Steel
Denshi Motorati
United States
Canada
Simone
Meyer
Gerral
Babson
Sent. 11
RL. Duffs
Scribner's
Inner voice guiding Gandhi in London amid hopeful negotiations
A fragment recounts Gandhi speaking with an American friend in London about hearing an inner voice urging patience and trust in God. The piece likens him to Paul the Apostle and compares his guidance to a businessman's hunch, noting hope for negotiations to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gandhi
London
Myapipit
Paul the Apostle
A Problem a Day About Work Percentages
A jumble of notes asks what percent of work Bob completes if the total is split with Bill. The fragment references 12 days and a 66 2 3 percent share before one drops out, but the text is garbled and unreadable. The nearby line states yesterday's answer was $98.93 with a mangled explanation.
Full Tonic Japan in Manchuria
Japan may justify seizing Mukden and rail links in Manchuria but world views differ. The United States and Geneva urge enforcing the Kellogg Briand pact and promoting international cooperation. China will present its case, world opinion and arbitration through the League of Nations or World Court should guide a peaceful solution.
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Japan
Manchuria
Mukden
United States
League of Nations
America
Geneva
China
World Court
Twenty Years Ago All Taken From the Journal Files
Journal notes from September 26 1911 report T N Burton of Jamestown fatally injured when dam scaffold collapsed near Panama Charles Blanchard of Jamestown badly hurt Lynn Haight of Corry and others injured Capt J D Bentley runs for county commissioner at the upcoming primary Aviator Rodgers delayed at Salamanca after a crash Arthur G Jenson a former Corry boy drowned in Conewango Creek near Russell George Washner dies in Toledo Ohio after trolley strike injuries.
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T. N. Burton
Jamestown
Charles Blanchard
Panama
Lynn Haight
Corry
Arthur G. Jenson
Warren
Conewango Creek
Russell
Look and Learn Quiz Answers From Historic Page
Answers presented include Jacob for the first question about the biblical character selling his birthright for a meal, the Saint Lawrence River for the second, a garbled third entry, a misspelled color Solferino reference, and the United States of Britain as the last.
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Great Lakes
Atlantis Ocean
Solferino
Jacob
Lawrence River
Interesting Bits From An Astronomer's Workshop
Do Harlan Stetson Director of Perkins Observatory explains how cinema spurred photographic advances aiding astronomy. Enhanced incandescent film and new super sensitive plates let observers capture fainter celestial objects faster, expanding reach beyond former telescope limits and promising new space mysteries in coming decades.
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Do. Harlan
Stetson
Perkins Observatory
Phip Wesleyan University
Hollywood
Tme
Persons Observatory
Space Hall
Valvoline Pays Higher Premium for Pennsylvanian Crude Oil
Franklin Sept 26 The Valvoline Oil Company announced a 15 cent per barrel premium for Pennsylvania crude above the South Penn posted price effective retroactively to Sept 15. Valvoline, which recently absorbed Galena Oil Corp, operates pipelines through Jo Nesta Pleasantville Warren and Medd Run fields.
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Penn
Franklin
Valgoine Oil Company
Pennsylvania
South Penn Oil Co
Valvoline
Galena Oi Corporation
Frankin
Jonesta
Pleasantville
Warren
Medd Run
Prohibition offender DiNunzio jailed in Warren
Mike DiNunzio, a third offender of liquor laws, pleaded guilty in federal court Friday and received a $600 fine and four months in Warren county jail. Prohibition agents testified raids targeted 408 West 18th Street and 248 West 18th Street, with Judge Gibson noting a minimum penalty of $600 and three months imprisonment for a third offense.
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Ors
Sept. Wi
Mike DiNunzio
R. M. Gibson
Warren County
Prohibition
DiNunsio Turhe
West 18Th Street
Gibson
Daily Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon
A compact home study note on commonly misused words and pronunciation with examples. It highlights mispronounced Nobel, misspelled dormant, and a focus on expanding vocabulary by mastering one word per day. The piece stresses practical usage and daily practice.
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W. L. Gordon
Nobel
Bronance Nobel
Brownine
September Term of County Court Closes for Season
September term of county court closed with jurors excused at noon after testimony in two cases. About 25 cases were continued to February term. Trials of three county peace officers Constable Jick Alexander Son Shreve and Justice Morrison were continued due to a new trial motion. Indictments concern accepting money to hush sober charges.
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Brie
Ri Jey
Pour
Jick Alexander
Cne Son Shreve
Justice of the Peace
Morrison
Miay
Concord P T A Holds Meeting
The September Concord Parent Teachers Association meeting was held Friday at 3 30 in the upper hall. Mrs Melvin J Parkhurst was chosen president to fill the vacancy created by Mrs Paul Weber’s resignation. Pupils presented a program of recitations songs exercises and piano solos. Mrs Edward Kinley and Mrs Roy Street sang The End of a Perfect Day. Mrs Er C Barnes read Deserted Old House and The House With Nobody In It. Flowers were sent to Corry hospital. Miss Anderson’s room won the attendance banner.
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We Concord Parent-Teachers Association
O'claska
Paul Weber
Melvin J. Parkhurst
Edward Kinley
Roy Street
Er. C. Barnes
Corry Hospital
First Firearms Act Prosecution In Warren County
Warren Sept 6 the first prosecution in the county for alleged violation of the firearms act followed the arrest of Breit Gustafson by sheriff's officials at Grand Valley Thursday evening Gustafson was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Clerke v Nelson Friday on charges of violating the firearms permit act making threats and pointing firearms He waived hearing and bail of 1800 was set for the December term He is alleged to have used a gun in a threatening manner near his home prompting a call to Warren for an officer
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Warren
Breit Gustafson
Grand Valley
Gustafson
Justice of the Peace Clerke
Nelson
The Common Cold By Logan Clendening M D
A historical health article reviews the nature of the common cold, its causes, and the myths about viruses and germ theory. It discusses microbial theory, filtration concepts, and how respiratory secretions may carry pathogens, with emphasis on medical research and public understanding.
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Logan Clendening
Opposes Federal Insurance Plan by U S Senator Davis
United Press reports Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania will oppose unemployment insurance legislation in Congress this winter. He urged delegates at the 42nd annual convention of the National Association of Life Underwriters to keep the government out of business. Davis argued unemployment insurance is impractical and not grounded in reality, citing foreign leaders as agreeing on the point. Also noted are social visits by Mr and Mrs Leslie Butler of Pittsburgh to Euclid Street hosts Mr and Mrs C W Shaver.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Centaleas
Erin
Emtert
Aso
Helms
United Press
Pittsburgh
U. S
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Congress
National Assation of Life Underwriters
Davis
Dalvis
Hve
Leslie Butler
C. W. Shaver
Euclid Street
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Golegrove Arthur Colegrove
National Advertising
Fred 4 Inc
40Th St
New York
J. D. Bentley
Rodgers
Salamanca
George Washner
Toungetown
Ohio
Jack Alexander
Concord P.T.A
Firearms Act
Cosily
Hull
Clendening
City Trust Company
GW City
Polo
Coats
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center ‘St
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