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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1913
Page
2
Canadian prosecutor to probe serious charges arising this morning at Sherbrooke Prison as Thaw allegedly tried to bribe officials. The prisoner expects transfer toward Vermont, with legal actions tied to the case unfolding.
Chaloner, a similarly famed figure, issues a statement from Pittsburg and Sherbrooke reports of attempted bribery by Thaws’ agents to free Harry K Thaw. Canadian and New York officials vow to investigate serious charges amid tense border negotiations. Chaloner, held insane in New York, seeks Thaw’s freedom and denies writing to Cobham mansion.
Don Gray, a Corry youth charged with multiple thefts including a 64 bicycle, was brought to the Warren hearing and committed there for further investigation. Constable Hyur will escort the prisoner to Warren tonight.
A local man bought milk at a store and the bottle was found suspicious. Dr. Waggoner, secretary of the Board of Health, will send the sample for analysis at Vans Chemist in Arle. Outcome expected. potential prosecutions may follow if the appearance is confirmed.
Gilson sustained a PONS injury Saturday evening while trying to separate two bulldogs fighting on Southern Street. He stabbed the animals. one nearly bit a tiger, and Gilson’s laceration reached bone. The owner rushed him to Dr. A L Smith whose drastic treatment aimed to prevent infection. Doctors expect serious results but remain hopeful.
Johnstown celebrates W. Sy Lewis aged four inobseravtion at the Johnstown Savings Bank where he is pictured at his father’s desk. He has never missed a day from the desk and his health is excellent. Mrs Lewis, his wife, is also praised for her strength and cheer.
In business closure sale at Tam, goods include a 10 foot floor showcase two counter cases one ribbon case and various racks. Items advertised are gingham calico TOK cone OF HIE rack with sale ending December 15 at M B Mills Lipuman Block 46 West Main Street Cony Pa Andrews.
Theodore Roosevelt arrived at Grand Central in Chicago greeted by a drum roll and cheers. He told reporters he had no heavy views on the Mexican matter and was later taken to the Progressive Club where he met Grace Wilbur Trout, a suffrage leader who had helped win the Indy for women.
Frank A. Hinds, about 65, a leading engineer and surveyor in Northern New York, died suddenly near Boston while on an auto trip with his wife and brother. He spent most of his life in Watertown, worked on railroads, bridges, and water power projects, and partnered with Edward A. Bond in earlier years. He is survived by his widow and a brother, Oscar B. Hinds of Watertown.
Lind J. Arnold of Albany says he has evidence from ten New York citizens linking Charles F. Murphy James Frawley and Aaron J. Levy to an impeachment plot against Governor Sulzer. The Assembly Judiciary Committee refused to hear charges as Garson was not present, fueling rumors of bribery and conspiracy among numerous named figures in New York politics.
In Brockton Massachusetts on August 26, surgeons report Henry Dickerman a one year old hospital patient has a heart displaced to the right side after an accident. The boy a Campello Abiak company worker was run over by a wagon suffering broken ribs and serious injury. Doctors expect the heart to remain on the right and hope full strength returns with time while local neighbors show sympathy and plan future aid for him and his family.
J B Patterson announced this morning he will run for mayor despite earlier statements. Supporters circulated papers signed by many voters and local friends say he has serious backing, making the move a notable surprise in city politics.
A 77 year old veteran, Morkine Perkins, died early this morning at Corry Hospital after illness. He lived nine years in Sold ios Homin Th Dayton, Co, and previously resided in Corry. He visited W. G. Young at 408 East Smith Street before becoming ill and dying. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 PM from Mr. Young’s home, with burial at Garland cemetery. Elmer Perkins, a son, works at Mayville.
This morning a short pavement stretch on South Street from Gen It to First Avenue opened to traffic after completion and acceptance by the street committee and city engineers. Tomorrow a further section on Spring Street between Main and South will be opened, marking a two block improvement. Citizens praise the work by Love & Son while inspector Albert Payne enforces the specs, noting few faults and ensuring city money is well spent.
A large fire at the American Brewing Company stables in Altoona on Sunday completely destroyed the stables and 28 valuable horses. The blaze, fed by 125 tons of hay and other contents, raged for over 12 hours before nearby buildings were saved from damage.
A hundred American humorists gather in Peoria Illinois for the tenth annual convention of the order founded by Warner of the Baltimore Sun in 1903. The event promises humor and sociable events with a short business lesson. The full week centers on leisure and entertainment.
An optometrist discusses how eye help depends on thorough examination. He notes his methods are subjective and objective without mydriatic, aiming to relieve common vision defects such as hypermetropia, myopia, presbyopia, and various astigmatisms. The practice operates at Corey PA, with weekly Friday hours.
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