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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1913

Page

5

Warren Men Grant The Demand For Shorter Hours

Warren April 4 the union leaders of the city Hold a meeting in the Content Labor hall and decided to hold out for the night hour day. It was noted that nearly a month’s notice and years given of the proposed increase of wagons and shorter hours. C H Bugard, the only contractor still holding out, moved to a fan Gyronmone with his workmen and now all carpenters are on the new schedule. The wage increase is expected to raise the cost of building by about ten per cent.

Warren Ayen C. H. Bugard

Hotel Fire at Cambridge Springs Damages Hotel

Fire swept the Cambridge hotel Wetzel causing about a thousand dollars in damage. Caretaker Shorty Gates had stoked a fire in the furnace to warm the building for Mr. Wetzel’s return from Panama, but the blaze spread via the stove and furnace. Firefighters gained control as preparations for summer opening continued.

Cambridge Springs Paner Furnac Oremen Suniow

Westfield Home Destroyed by Fire in High Wind

In Westfield on April 4 a blaze destroyed the home of Edward Golden on Uta Street while the couple was inside. A spark from burning brush, carried by strong winds, is thought to have started the fire. The house burned to the ground before firefighters reached the scene. Insurance valued at 1400 on the home and 600 on the contents. Not saved.

Westfield Firg 'Min Norning Edward Golden Uta Street

Charming Sweet Peas and Named Varieties Offer

A vintage ad extols Charming Sweet Peas and Higgins’ Bos Itver collections. It promotes eight packets of choicest named varieties postpaid for 26 cents, promising rich colors, fragrance, and profuse bloom, with many offerings of Spencers and other popular forms.

Higgins’ Bos Itver

Parcel Post Ruling On Regular Stamps Annulled

Washington Postmaster General Birlex annuls the parcel post provision for double postage when ordinary stamps are used on parcel post. He defends the change against users who faced delays and negligence by postmen for improper stamps. The department has received complaints about delays caused by this regulation and urges proper stamp use on packages.

Parcel Post Washington Birlex Harrison

Sheffield tannery workers win wage increase

Workers at the Wik Tanning Co in Sheffield received a raise from 1.50 to 1.70 for outside positions and inside pay also up to 1.70. Officials say the voluntary raise on the first of the month will help reduce industrial friction as there were no union pressures. The move was well received by the employees.

Wik ‘Tanning Co Werond

Mongolia Halts U S Recognition For China Embarrassment

A 1913 Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bryan weighing U S moves toward recognizing a Chinese government while Mongolia has declared independence and Russia has recognized Mongolia. The piece notes U S and Russian positions differ on Mongolia’s status and China's claim to Mongolian territory amid efforts to form a new administration’s China policy.

Washington Bryan Pepublic China Titale Department Unie Orerat Wilson Rotary of State State Department Mongolia Russia United States National Assembly St. Petersburg UN- Tey Tever Rusala Ching

Riots at Auburn Prompt Militia Deployment

Sherrif Bancroft announces militia deployment in Auburn to restore order after a strike riot. 80 soldiers backed by autos reinforced police. armory open, meals provided, ammunition issued. A woman, Sayaria Poluso, released on $600 bond after disorderly conduct arrest related to the incident.

George W. Bancroft Sheri Cayuga County Columbian Sayaria Poluso Anderson Hottgson

Card of Thanks for sympathy and tokens of regard

Card of Thanks to the kind friends and neighbors who extended sympathy and assistance in our recent bereavement. We express sincere thanks for the beautiful floral tokens of regard. Mr. and Mrs. Titob Weaver and families express gratitude.

Titob Weaver

Thompson's Barosma Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Health

An old advertisement touts Thompson's Barosma as a quick, harmless vegetable remedy to cleanse and restore kidneys. It claims to prevent Bright's disease and related conditions, and promotes a money-back plan with bottles sold by Thomas Downey and N Ames & Company.

Bright Thompson Thomas Downey Ames & Company Barouma Atwaya Thompson Aedical Company Tituarie, Ps

One Town Invaded By River

Flooding from a breached levee devastates Mickman and nearby areas. Governor Brewer coordinates relief as 260 convicts are moved from state facilities. Refugees overwhelm camps. over 60 families sleep outdoors amid wind and sickness. Citizens call for aid to support workers and victims. contributions urged to L. P. Clawson, relief treasurer.

Memphis Penn Mickman Ity Ini Nouwen Ollie Menge Hox Company Triburs Tiptonville Ilekaman

Do You Need Agricultural Implements

Farmer offers a large stock of farm tools and equipment including grain drills binders mow ers ted ers manure spreaders engines cream separators harrows sulky plows cultivators lime sprayers and pumps. Also offers repairs for Burch Wiard Gowands and Aurora plows with repair services and replacements.

Myers Aurora

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Cambridge Charming Sweet Peas Hispins Tuey Sheffield Tannery Jon Hutzell West Main St Fort Wayne Ind Hutaall Mullins B. W. Stennett Corry, PA J. R. Graves U. S Uncle Sam Auburn Sherrif Bancroft Hamilton Aph Ife Zeng L. P. Clawson Citizens’ Relief Committee United States Weather Bureau New York i Albany Area Atlantic City Boston Buffalo Chicago St Louis New Orleans Philadelphia Library Theater Corry Oborn Opera Company the Bohemian Girl Paiges Dabbite's A. C. Sandburg Whahington Bt, Curry, Ba
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