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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1914
Page
2
Historic retrenchment by East railroads shifts burden from stockholders and directors to loyal employees. Pennsylvania Railroad reports March freight cars up ten percent over February and over March last year, with earnings failing to cover costs in 1911, suggesting heavy strains on labor.
The text argues justice is elusive between individuals and large power, noting how corporate actions can jeopardize livelihoods. It contends elevating railroad rates could prevent dividends on vast assets, while showing how few can undermine thousands' welfare with no higher recourse or force to compel replacements for dismissed workers.
James Blosser known as Little Jimmy aged nine vanished from 20 Wallacy Street after leaving for Friday morning at Fresh Air School. His anxious parents reported the disappearance and police have been urged to search, noting it is the first time he has been away from home overnight.
Mayville April. Guy Porter, Randolph farm owner, was arraigned before Justice Scofield on kidnapping charges linked to the March disappearance of three Williams children from Summerdale. Porter posted $100 bail. he claimed to aid his sister, while authorities note a history of family trouble and rifle fire incidents involving Williams.
Frustrating weather and strict enforcement kept arrests at bay in Franklin and Oil City as crowds gathered for travel to Titusville and Meadville. Officials noted many rode near and through the area, with estimates of over 200 tickets sold and as many as 400 men traveling between Franklin and neighboring towns.
Philadelphia and Ephrata women describe relief from nervous prostration and related symptoms after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Statements from Mrs. Johnston of 210 Siegel Street and Mrs. J W Tompenceit of Ephrata claim significant improvement, with weight gain and restored health. Letters invite confidential advice from the Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
A local woman, Mrs. Mery Jones Gould, was found drowned in the water behind the Wetmore dam by Ralph Sternburg during a search for her after she disappeared from home. Coroner H. F. Sistom of Jamestown ruled death by self act and filed a death certificate. The body was taken to her late home for burial preparations.
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