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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
3
Local brief notes a State Armory Board plan to allot 40000 for an armory in Ogden City, with no funds yet approved for other uses. The column also catalogs notices of social events, sales, and community happenings, including church services and school activities, from the City and Vicinity.
Smiling, healthy looking man in a jaunty hat, Charlton, accused of murdering his wife three years ago, sailed from New York aboard the Teutonia bound for Italy to face trial. The case drew wide attention. a life sentence is expected if convicted. He traveled with an uncle. his father had said goodbye at midnight from his cell.
United Press dispatch from Venator resort near Atlantic City reports death of James Locke, head of the National League Philadelphia club. He collapsed from a pulseless condition while with his wife Mrs. Locke. born in Pittsburgh in 1887, he was a longtime sports editor and executive, later a team owner aspirant. Further biographical details trace his career at Pittsburgh papers and in Philadelphia club leadership.
United Press dispatch reports the drought spreading through Kansas and western states will push meat prices up. A trader in a position to know says 40 cents a pound was the lowest likely for choice beef, with cattle being rushed to Chicago markets and supply expected to be in short supply next season.
Two men died instantly when 14 railroad cars piled up blocking a Pitts area line late this afternoon. Injured lanes and stations were halted as crews cleared the wreck site and assessed damage. Authorities investigated to determine causal factors and exact location.
United Press reports the cold storage act becomes law, requiring stamped labels on meat butter and other perishable foods placed in storage. The act imposes up to 500 dollars penalties per violation for unstampednes after prescribed periods, aiming to protect housewives and ensure safety of eggs, poultry, fish, and dairy products.
Elgin residents report a burglary at Harry Martin's home. A theft of about $15 from clothing occurred, and a wristwatch valued at around $100 disappeared. The owner, widow at the time, is noted and no other items were left behind.
A Pennsylvania Central Power employee at the Altoona plant was fatally injured when his arm touched a 23 000 volt line. The accident occurred during insulator cleaning and was witnessed by fellow workers. The event was reported from Altoona on August 14.
Dining cars are promised on every train under the new schedule. Local agent Calkup, and Welté A W Saanders, with A W Erlo, Pa, oversee the rollout and staff training to ensure on board service improves across routes.
Washington Aus 14 President Joe Cook of the Mississippi Normal College cites a bureau bulletin noting that daily water lifting from supply to kitchen drains farm wives. He explains the routine—from well to kettle to dishpan to outdoor pour—causing excessive manual labor and facial wear.
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