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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
5
A damaged page fragment mentions theft and a police investigation. The readable text references an incident at a local location with possible suspects and ongoing inquiry by authorities. No clear names, dates, or places are legible in the fragment.
New London Aug 4 reports an immense naval patrol argument near Mort Pond Bay as the Black Fleet advances toward New York. The fleet, 14 battleships and tenders, moves along the Atlantic coast aiming for Plum Cut or Rags channels guarded by forts with mines planted to deter invasion. Diplomatic notes include Ambassador Gerard’s critique of the U S diplomatic service and proposal to levy a $10 registration fee for Americans abroad.
The annual Odd Fellows orphan excursion to Meadville and Waldameer park near Erie featured a special Bessemer tailround train and a parade through the city. Cantons drilled brightly in the Lake Shore Hall drill showcase, with about 1,400 programs distributed and a festive dinner afterward for the children.
Franklin California August 2 two prisoners escaped from the county jail by forcing a capewent window with a self made key. The inmates were Tam i Weaver 28 of Ol Cy charged with assault and battery and AT MO Sophon Lowushid 25 charged with forgery. They fled before 1 pm and were recaptured later that day. Deputy Myers believed they would be returned to custody after the escape.
The National Town Tennis Association oversees four championship events today. Read details of the Minnetonka Yacht Club novitiate championships, the Sherman State championship at Detroit, the Southwest district open in Dottie and Pacific Coast championships in Tacoma with additional open play at Elmira New York.
Missouri Governor Major invites Kansas Governor Hodges to Jefferson City for two days of political campaigning. Hodges will stay with the Majors and is said to be the first Kansas chief executive to visit a Missouri governor at the state capitol.
Albany reports that Governor Balzer and Mrs. Balzer returned to the executive mansion after a two day county trip. The trip involved auto travel and frosh air, with Mrs. Sizer and Mrs. Sulzer noting the governor should take more weekend excursions this summer. Charlton to Italy in wake of wife murder charge. Porter Chariton to appear August 1 to answer.
President nominates an Indian to a treasury post while Norway and Greece see nominations. The Oswego canal project is noted, with July references and a tax or duty figure. A divorce case in Brooklyn ends with a detective averting a hotel quarrel at Delaware Water Gap. A New Jersey detective stops a possible rescue by New York roughs.
The National Bank of Corry reports active operations in general banking, handling time deposits and domestic drafts, and offering foreign exchange services. No adverse events noted. line items indicate routine financial activity and customer services.
County commissioners expect a flood of applications for positions on primary election boards. A legislative bill raised pay to five dollars per day, replacing the former rate of one hundred twenty six dollars, and officials anticipate stronger turnout of qualified workers.
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