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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1913

Page

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Postponement Granted in Thaw Habeas Corpus Hearing

Ottawa reports a delay in the Thaw habeas corpus case after an alienist joined defense counsel. The Canadian judge postponed proceedings to 2 PM as Thaw’s lawyers push for extradition questions and whether a New York insanity finding affects charges of bribery. Thaw’s brother-in-law George Lauder Campste and Dr Edward Briton Evans are central to the defense efforts as immigration authorities file a supplementary warrant.

New York State Thay United Press Sherbrooke Quebec Colonel Frasier Harry Thaw Marty K. Thaw Dominion Man United States George Lauder Campste Milionaire Edward Briton Evans Whit Canada Tong Wan Dr. Evins

Local candidates file petitions for city council seats

Six incumbents are out for council seats while six others are already circulating petitions. Mayor Alexander plans to run in the Third ward and at large, with James Richard and James Weight also seeking Third ward seats. Horton Brooks in First ward, Charlo Selse a present council member in First ward, and Brown of the Fourth ward have petitions circulating. Rumor says more filings will appear before the final petition deadline next Tuesday.

Lair Élty Alexander Alexander Willit Atraig Elly James Richard James Horton Brooks Young Oil Charlo Selse Sélsh Brown Fourth Ward Eri

Giants May Play Next Week In Jamestown

The Cuban Giants arrive in Jamestown from Franklin. League officials consider bringing the team back for two games next week to fill dates after Pulitian games were canceled. Local players may join the visiting lineup for another two afternoon games. Chubans have faced many Pennsylvania and New York State teams this season.

Jamestown Franklin Dusky Artlats Giants Pennsylvania New York State Blokfora Erteman

Corry Candidates Urged to File Two Sets of Papers

Corry officials face uncertainty after a court ruling on a New Paper usa n child provision. Solicitor Thomas says county commissioners have not decided whether to accept new non partisan petitions or old partisan papers and urges candidates to file both sets to ensure validity. Two trunks of papers are being printed and circulated to Mayor Alexander and Corry candidates for verification.

Thomas Bria County Journal Today van Swouringen Cumbria Hiwn Erly Alexandir Corry Cimardates

Italian Defendant Discharged After Court Hearing

An Italian man arrested at Concord faced charges of having liquor without a license and assault. He argued he ordered beer for others and acted to eject a troublesome plaintiff from his boarding house after the plaintiff drew a knife. Judge Barker found no case against him and discharged him.

Concord Boutwell Tudge Barker Bolt Barker

Corry firm to erect new six-span bridge over Brokenstraw

Corry Bridge and Supply Co begins unloading steel for a large sixty foot slate girder bridge to span the Brokenstraw at the Wassink mill near Belo. The project, replacing an old timber structure, will use crews from the Corry firm and others, with construction to start after steel shipments arrive from Jamestown.

Brown Glymer Wassink Corry Bridge and Supply Co Jamestown Clymer Corry Belo Wrooten

Concord Woman Scalded in Home Incident

Mrs Archie Akam of Concord township two miles south of the city was badly scalded this morning while emptying a boiler of hot water. She pulled the lever releasing boiling liquid onto her feet and ankle, causing serious burns that may cripple her for several days. A physician attended the injured woman at home and reported injuries not as extensive as feared.

Archie Akam Coxcord Township Thikelty Akam

Pavement Project Proposed to Cemetery Entrance

Circulation of a petition asks councils to authorize paving a short section of Columbus Avenue from North Center Street east to the Pine Grove Cemetery entrance. The cemetery association plans an improved roadway around the main circle after paving. The road is often poor in spring, prompting residents to support the improvement and possible future funding.

Columbus Avene North Center Street Pine Grove Cemetery Cemetery Association Thia

City Taxes Paid Up as Penalties Announced

City tax collector City Vranwurer Postlethwalt announces that after September 1 a three per cent penalty will be charged on all unpaid taxes. Collections have been strong this year and month, with nineteen thousand of the $31,000 duplicate already paid. The penalty will rise one per cent per month after September.

City Vranwurer Postlethwalt Tida

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