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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
1
Fragmented text reports chaotic primary debates, campaign rhetoric, and proposed tax and budget changes. It hints at Republican candidates, a Democratic push, and a large government spending figure tied to a late December or January political landscape. The document also mentions a diplomatic appointment to Constantinople and a reluctance to leave current posts.
Charles P. Neill appointed to act as mediator in the threatened strike by railroad engineers. He will attempt to bridge disputes between labor and management and avert work stoppage affecting rail service nationwide.
Officials from Washington, General Managers and chairman Knapp travel to Chicago to mediate a looming strike. Negotiations with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other unions are aimed at averting disruption on Western roads. Involved are Commissioner G Tabor and potential mediators as talks start this morning.
Secretary Mayer urged Congress to appropriate 890000 to establish new coal depots in various pits, plus 8100000 for depot operations and 50000 for pit shares. He proposed a 2400001 return to the treasury from the Navy supply fund and supported a bill to create a national coal agency, arguing current law limits.
San Francisco officials state the Panama Pacific Exposition has secured 15 million dollars in private funds. They pledge no government money, even as deliberations in Washington focus on federal support.
An American sailor, Nelton Grayson, was arrested in Low Street for stabbing another American, Robert Washington, amid a money dispute. Washington survived after a defense strike. Grayson was remanded to await further action.
London report states the naval tender Fiji collided with the submarine boat G8. The wreck occurred near Fiji. two crew members from the tender are missing. The incident leaves the status of the other crew and vessel unsettled as signals of distress continue.
At Witkestirre Pennsylvania a jury heard the case against Anthony Edule res and Benjamin Kona charged with the murder of Special Constable William Weathers in woods near Pittston. The investigation followed reports locating Weathers at the scene with two women and a man named Jim Rossi. Constable Austin traced suspects to Rossi’s home and later to Ross’s home, tying the crime to the four men and their flight.
London voters lined up as Redmondites claimed two O'Brienite seats while O'Brienites won two Redmondite seats. Parties stood divided with Unionists Liberals and independents sharing the field. Final tallies left the coalition briefly ahead though results showed a split outcome across districts.
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