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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
4
Baskets of tomatoes are set for tomorrow at Knowlton Bros Warren. Notices urge Knowlton customers and town residents to collect fruit and enjoy fresh produce at Lindsten fountain and local vendors.
In Titusville on August 14 Osbor Smith Lasher reported smoke at the county jail. Prisoner Frank McCoy confined in a cage tore up a mattress stacked clothing and lit it, causing fire near the cage door. Officer Platt aided in extinguishing the blaze as McCoy remained seated and inhaled smoke.
Washington reports a major clash in Mazatlan as Admiral Howard describes a rebel Indian detachment attacking near Pedorati. The Federals maintained trenches but heavy casualties left about two hundred seventy dead or wounded, with eight hundred attackers involved.
Aug. 14 Kate Smith keeper of a rauort on Second Avenue was interrupted by police before a hearing in a police court. She reappeared and, after a violent exchange with John J. Sweeney, cried out and collapsed dying in the courtroom. The scene ended as the woman died after a moment of extreme distress.
Last evening a farewell surprise party for Mrs Tiley Brown was hosted by the Pythian Sisters at the home of Mrs Annis Andrews who offered hospitality. Guests enjoyed games and music followed by luncheon and a silver cup engraved Pythiana presented to Mrs Brown before she left with her ride home.
Residents of Firat ward protest the city dust dump on Avenue A claiming it houses refuse near their property and infringes on land. A trespass action against W A Kel Rey and others is being considered per the City Solicitor’s advice. The inquiry is led by G Anderson of 170 Ridge St.
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