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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
2
Thunderstorms and cooler weather fill the forecast while editorial voices praise cautious diplomacy over militarism. Local items mention a Pennsylvania intoxicated driving law conviction and Meadville’s annual clean-up week designated by Mayor Gratt, signaling public safety and civic upkeep themes.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania on April 23 four thousand school children remain away from public schools as the militant phase of the strike abates with no demonstrations or disorder by noon. Superintendent Heater, facing trial on charges last week, says he welcomes any investigation and hopes for a broader probe into the matter.
Arbor day is celebrated at different dates across the country with trees planted despite minor timing differences. The practice remains a nationwide effort highlighting environmental awareness.
In Harrisburg the House refused adjournment today while Senate Judiciary set a hearing for Wednesday on a measure to call a Constitutional convention. The House passed the Richards coloring matter bill and a measure restricting injunctions, favored by labor interests. The Senate also approved a bill appointing a special state commission to investigate mining accidents and report recommendations for safeguards.
In Erie Pennsylvania on April 23 two year old Dutie Helen Smit died from burns suffered after she threw a cloth into an open stove and her clothing caught fire. Efforts to save her were unsuccessful as the flames quickly engulfed her small frame.
Brussels reports show a great political strike continuing after Premier De Houvrville’s resolution on equal suffrage. The Socialist Congress met yesterday or today and will endorse the chamber’s actions. If endorsed, strikers are expected to resume work at the start of next week.
A fragmented item notes a big bill at the Lyric theater or venue titled Look Look Look with emphasis on a class act. The fragment mentions Piva and a lathe associated note, suggesting a distinctive local event or show with unclear full details.
A special meeting of the Board of Education was held to review charges against Wimer Carter and Carmen Hill of the High School. Suspensions were read but later withdrawn due to lack of recognized High School Athletics rules. The board accepted H. J. Manjey’s resignation, approved a five year lease to J A Connor, and set a new meeting for April 29.
The Presbyterian Sabbath School plans an ice cream social Friday evening in the chapel with doors opening at 7 o clock. Music by Sabbath School members. At 8 o clock in the gymnasium a basketball game between Classes Nos 6 and 2 will be played. Admission 10 cents. Joe Cream and Cake 15 cents. Players include Franklin Babbitt Edw Gretaler Center Clifford Jourdet Wesley McKinnes Forward Merle Gowles Dyle Clough Wallace Wellman Wallace Youne Guard Walter Scott Mark Brooks Subs Wilbur Lambing Patterson and Jones.
Joe Quinby of Pittsburgh arrived with a large gang of foreign workmen to be used on the Penney work at Child's ayitoh three miles north of the city. The group camped at the depot then moved to the Workman's camp. Quinby expects another load in about two weeks as favorable weather brings hundreds of laborers to Pennsy and Erie projects.
Mt Holly New Jersey April 25 Wrandle Naylor, employed at the Camden cites of the Pennsylvania railroad, died at his home here after suffering gangrene that followed a pimple on one ankle. About a month earlier he had been elected to the Northampton board of education.
The Salvation Army outlines a novel public entertainment venture at the Citadel. Two members described a bold plan signaling a shift in outreach and community involvement for the organization.
The Tocm corps of workers plan a public wedding on Wednesday April 30 at the Citadel of the Army on East Washington street. Captain Smith sells tickets to the event, proceeds aiding local corps, while a Salvation Army officer will perform the ceremony. the bride and groom remain undisclosed.
The notice promotes a performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Library on Thursday April 24. It highlights plays exposing wicked methods and family life, urging attendance for a matinee with 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
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