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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
2
Christmas shopping prompts reform as late hours and overworked sales staff dampen holiday cheer. Early shopping offers better selection and service, with clerks spared from final rush strains. The piece urges readers to plan ahead, visit store shelves in advance, and secure gifts before peak periods.
The article argues Corry should advance after years of stagnation, urging civic revival and self‑initiated action. It highlights upcoming street improvement bills for South Spring and Mill avenues as a potential catalyst, noting long consideration but renewed momentum for progress.
City officials, in accord with council members, push to expand pavement on North Center Street linking to the macadam road. They urge prompt work in the heart of the city, noting consensus and sound judgment to begin at the earliest possible moment. The piece also notes Taft’s annual message to Congress and outlines foreign relations and agricultural credits topics.
United Press Port Worth reports Snead declared not guilty by jury in murder trial over Capt. A. G. Boyes killing. Boyes’s son eloped with Snead’s wife last year, a motive claimed by Snead as the wife’s unsound mind. No sensational runaway. case linked to Canada elopement.
President Taft asked Congress to extend the Waterways Commission beyond its term as it completes a report on a proposed national dam and outlet tied to the Lake Michigan Canadian boundary dispute. The request signals continued federal study of waterway projects affecting U S and Canada relations.
City councils opened a reorganizational session on Monday December 9 with approval of minutes and plans to pave South Street from First Avenue to Concord Street. The measure would cost the city much of the expense due to nearby public buildings. James Keefe was elected permanent chairman and W B Wilson permanent clerk. The council also elected G B Porter as city clerk and approved a joint session for further organization.
Civil Service examinations for Rural Letter Carrier posts in Erie County will be held Saturday January 4. Locations include Erie North Hart and Union City in Pennsylvania. Licenses and vacancies may arise on rural routes across the region.
United Press reports Nat l committeeman Mack urges Nebraskan William Jennings Bryan for a spot in Wilson’s cabinet as secretary of state. Opposition is noted in New York. A wrestling card at the library tonight features Willoughby vs Trembly with Kopin vs Clark as the top attraction. Local fans expect Jamestown supporters to attend.
The Warren County grand jury returned a true bill against Byron King and Valley Post, companion, in a case tied to the Recreation Park robe incident. Trial was expected to begin today as witnesses testified at Warren. A conviction was anticipated based on the grand jury action.
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