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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
2
The Philadelphia Press comments on a new registration law affecting party enrollment and voting in primaries. It argues party coherence protects against raiding while noting voters must declare party allegiance or risk disenfranchisement. Several quoted voices discuss how past voting may influence future enrollment and political strategy.
Federal authorities dispute charges of conspiracy as Canadian officials detain a man matching Harry K Thaw in Coathook Quebec. Deputy B H Kelsey says Thaw admitted identity after following him on a train. Local and state officials discuss extradition while authorities in New York seek the suspect for assault with intent to kill or bribery charges.
Uniontown Pa August 19 a court opinion by Judge Vanswearingen denies that nonpartisan election provisions fit the purpose for which cities are classified. The decision challenges state election law as unconstitutional, affecting local elections in class two cities and townships.
Emmanuel-dynd hosts a Corry Graduate Lecture featuring Byron F. Babbitt of St Louis on Old Quebec at Library Theatre Tuesday evening. Babbitt, a high school graduate and brother of FF. Wabbit, presents American history and Canadian past with social study insights. Emmanuel Gulla expects a packed house despite some objection to the subject matter and speaker.
Johnstown officials will accept only nonpartisan petitions for county offices following Judge Van Swearingen of Cambria County Uniontown ruling. An appeal to a higher court will test the validity of the judge's decision as noted by United erpin.
In a small town a man identified as Johar Marshall shot his wife at breakfast then, pursued by a crowd, shot himself as police and neighbors surrounded the residence. Both died before entry. four of the couple’s six children were nearby during the incident.
In San Francisco on August 1 Maury Diggs the defendant in both white dove cases appeared to testify for himself at 1 o clock. He spoke in his own defense denying the alleged wrongdoing and asserting his rights during the court proceedings.
Fragmented line notes immediate stand order after Digga blabbed. The courtroom exchange mentions Joys the afternoon and discusses defendants announced, with unclear context and several garbled details.
In a report from near the city, details of the fatal automobile crash that claimed Harry Southard’s life after a wedding are being investigated. The accident occurred on a White Day night near the city limits, as inquiries continue into the injuries sustained and the chain of events leading to the fatal outcome.
Washington reports that Provisional President Huerta may have backed down from his aggressive stance after mediation talks suggested by President Wilson. A note from Bing Lind to Wilson described two-hour conversations, indicating Huerta concealed his true intent and expressed cordiality during the formal reply.
Coroner Dan Hanley reports a fatal street car crash in Bradford involving Mr. and Mrs. Southard and C Hapmontie as they entered Mo Danial's grove. The car demolished, two injured, Mr. Southard dying Sunday morning, Mrs. Southard seriously hurt. Funeral for Mr. Southard planned in Bradford.
Dr Badoll, an optometrist in Corry PA, offers eye examinations to determine needed refractive help without mydriatic drops. He lists common defects including hypermetropia, myopia, presbyopia, and various astigmatisms, indicating exams aim to tailor glasses prescriptions.
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