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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
1
Fragments report heavy fighting around Tampico with rebels claimed to hold portions of the area while government forces deploy and threaten counteraction. Officials warn of ongoing clashes and fluid control as the situation develops.
Iowa liquor dealers are filing their applications for licenses to be granted next April. Under the law all applications must be on file with the Clerk of Courts by January 10 for examination. Several applicants have already been sent to the county depose for review, and no remonstrances have been prepared against granting the license.
Report from the old Auer Placy pond north of the city notes the season’s ice improved and ready. Corry dealers anticipate abundant, high grade ice with a potential for two to four cuttings if weather holds. Local firms plan to supply homes and ship significant quantities.
Supervisor Wil Homa of the local division reports Pennsy will begin crossing work on the Grouy Walk and at Smith Street after the city ordered crossings. Mayor Alexander served notices to the Pennsy to start this week or risk action by the new commission.
A parcel bomb addressed to the office of O. K. Notting Co. exploded, killing stenographer Anna Aniaowlls and injuring bystanders Thos McCato and Manion near the site. Investigators seek motive as the device was wrapped in the paper bearing the firm’s name. Authorities hope to obtain clues from the incident.
Corry railroader Coun Shean narrowly escaped being crushed under Pennsylvania freight No. 94 in Union City yards. Fellow brakeman William Cooper acted quickly, freeing him as wheels churned by, saving his life before he was hospitalized in Corry.
A resident near Pockville woke to see a daylight break in at the local post office. She cried out from her window and alerted authorities, preventing a robbery by a gang whose cache included nitroglycerine. Officers later recovered the outfit and explosives.
The Reichstag withdrew a bill that would allocate 500000 dollars for a national exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco after ministers opposed the plan. La Wald reported that the opposition warned every mark spent would be dumped into the Pacific, citing poor German goods seen at the Philadelphia exposition.
Virly, friend of Mr and Mrs Bemik Tacher, arrived at the Grill about seven in a surprise 40th birthday dinner for Mr Haldon. Guests enjoyed a fine meal, a wooden mallet gift for Mr Busder, and a silk umbrella later presented as a keepsake. Dr and Mrs Goucher of Jamestown attended.
A major fire devastated Cohoes New York destroying a mill district and leaving thousands idle. Authorities traced the blaze to the upper Moore area of the big Par fon mills and fought to gain control before daylight. Local workers faced severe losses as property estimates rose.
Late yesterday a surge of cars at Erle freight station was bumped by a moving freight engine and rammed into the staff offices of Express Company. Agents Keafe and Holden fled the scene as the roof portions quivered. no cars were damaged and were later moved back onto the track.
In Punxsutawney on December 12 J J Hurley aged twenty recovered from a long kidnapping ordeal. He had been abducted by his father and hidden in various institutions for nine years. Hurley was finally taken to his mother Mrs. William Hughes after decades apart and communications were reestablished.
Rumors say Goethals could be appointed to Alaska to supervise a government railroad project as factional differences surface over early operation plans. Officials fear he may be more conservative than rivals and wonder about the governor’s potential appointments.
Last night at Water Star Hall the Horn building the Eastern Star fraternity elected officers for the coming year. Worthy Matron Mrs Nant is to serve, with Patron R J Follettey and Associate Matron Mrs Carnrike. Conductress Miss Jean Melnnes and Associate Conductress Miss Mi Heed Morrison fill key posts. Secretary Mrs Howard and Treasurer Miss Sarah Melunes. Installing banquet planned for the 24th of this month.
In New York on December 12, after 109 hours the ten leaders have covered 2120 miles while the best six day record stands at 3105 miles set by Milter and Walker in 1899.
A stranger, reportedly intoxicated, caused a disturbance last night, shouting about rabbits and alarming residents. Dr. Smith treated the man after a tremor episode, and he reportedly dozed off following medical attention.
Pennsylvania Railroad introduces all steel milk cars for local service. One coach unit attached to No. 42 Philadelphia morning train. three new cars allocated to Sherwih and Summerdisc routes. Cars feature electric lights and refrigerating gear with clerk’s office. Emporium crew in charge daily, replacing old wooden cars to improve train appearance.
A Corry man foiled a downtown fraud attempt when a supposed government inspector and an accomplice tried to exploit a hotel visitor. They lured him with a fake inspection and offered a mortgage deal near Center Street before the pair disappeared, leaving the victim wary and local authorities alerted. Weather shows warmer conditions tonight and Sunday.
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