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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1915
Page
2
In Terre Haute Indiana yesterday Judge Anderson Troy commented on the evidence in a case of saloonkeepers who pleaded guilty. He predicted saloons will go as people rise to smash them, reflecting sentiment amid the ongoing probe into drinkhouse conduct.
Cuan showed saloons dominated the Terre Haute election landscape, acting as the centers of corruption and influence. The assertion highlights how local drink halls shaped political outcomes, indicating widespread manipulation and power under the guise of everyday commerce.
Mudville April 13 24 male church members pledges support to Governor Brumbaugh urging a county level option on a voting referendum. The letter from A G Phillips Frank Lockwood and Manley O Brown on behalf of city Bible classes and churches asks the legislature to refer the Hauer issue to voters in rural counties for a solution.
Salamanca April 18 Garrett Abers aged 101 or 102, one of the nation’s oldest Civil War veterans, died at his Salamanca home. Born in New Jersey in 1812, he enlisted in 1861 in Company I, 87th New York Volunteers, serving about two years.
A grass fire reported from box 19 at 10 40 this morning near the corner of South and Summer streets was quickly controlled with no damage.
Morrisburg Apel 12 Thomas J Edge of Pennassyania and longtime Secretary of Agriculture died at his residence in Harrisburg after a protracted illness. He helped form the first state board of agriculture and led the department when it was first incorporated.
Jamestown April 14 Charles O Nyberg 407 West Fourth Street a retired grocer died at Jones General Hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a car Monday evening in front of City Hall Witnesses say Path Sullivan driver of a car traveling slowly to turn near Lyric theater caused the impact Nyberg had been riding in a car owned by J C Mattison and stepped into the street just as Sullivan’s auto passed He was unconscious after the collision and died this morning and no blame was assigned to Sullivan.
A passerby witnessed a man sustain a broken leg after a fall. Initial exams at Jones hospital showed possible base of skull fracture and brain concussion. Subsequent tests confirmed fatal injuries as the patient never regained consciousness.
The Empire Would Show opened a three days engagement at the Toon theater, featuring Enigmarelle the Mechanical Marvel and Princess Wah-Let-Ka the mental telepathist. Audiences praised the duo, noting Enigmarelle’s astonishing mechanical feats and Wah-Let-Ka’s skill in answering questions accurately. The act drew strong demand and was advertised as worth the price of admission.
Will Blakesley of 119 Third Avenue Bell Phone 200 W announces all work done after April 15 will be charged at one cent per hour. Ad ratior.
Meadville April 18 report says a messenger on Erie train No 4 threw two tramps from the speeding train near MOM Village. One tramp reportedly escaped with minor injuries while the other suffered severe head and facial wounds. Police investigation yielded little additional information.
Erie Pennsylvania April 13 The Erie Ministerial Association met to enforce Sunday observance in Brive county adopting resolutions urging church members to back the movement. The group aims to stop Sunday baseball games with admission charges and to curb all violations of blue laws while distributing copies of the resolutions to churches for action before May first.
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