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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
4
Washington Aug 15 United Press reports Postmaster General Burleson announced changes to parcel post rules. The weight unit for first and second zones rises to 20 pounds with new rates of five cents per additional pound after the initial pound. Some items may be mailed in wrapped form to offices, and future rate changes may occur if profits meet expectations.
Washington reports conservative Democratic leaders concede radils have won key amendments in the house caucus. The fight centers on the Ragsdale Henry amendments proposing warehouse receipts for agricultural staples be treated as prime commercial paper for currency or credit. President Wilson urged keeping agricultural credits out of the currency bill, risking a protracted senate fight and a possible fall session.
A compromise approach is being built to win over more Democrats for the administration bill. Key radicals like Representatives Henry Texas Wingo Arkansas and Nevly Kansas swayed in recent days by their arguments. Representative Underwood, Democratic Leader, proposed a concrete amendment to avert full concessions risking either caucus rejection or passage with only a slim majority.
Baseball standings across the National and American leagues with team records, game results, and battery lines. Notable entries include Chicago and Brooklyn in the NL and Philadelphia and Cleveland in the AL, plus scattered game scores and lineups.
President Wilson severely reprimanded Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson for initiating a statement to the British foreign office. The incident prompted consideration of removing him from the diplomatic service, but he received a formal rebuke and a public statement from Secretary Bryan.
Cosmopolitan event opens with sharp shooters from the United States and abroad. Forty four states enter teams as the National Rifle Association andPan American Shooting Union oversee the meet. Prizes total about 60,000 in cash with major matches including the Palma for the international team championship.
London authorities report militant flames strike at Carnerven and Willeeden Park as arson squads investigate. Fires touched country schools and a restaurant, with soldiers aiding suppression. A vandalism note and suffragette leaflets found. hunger strike linkage cited as cause for exile of Sylvia Pankhurst.
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