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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1913

Page

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Penny Brakeman Survives Bridge Collision Train Miracle

Penny Brakeman John Olson crawled along a moving westbound train after a bridge strike near Youngsville and Spring Creek. He suffered severe head gash, facial injuries, and multiple rib injuries but survived with treatment by Dr A Bishop and local physicians. The incident raised questions about the train’s safety as crew members tended to Olson and the wreckage in difficult conditions.

John Oto Miu Eorduator Dro. A. Bistop Olson Youngeville Olan A Mi Morton A. Winton Morton Oldon Trai Khuen Youngsville Caboosa Wall

Huerta Declares Xmas Party Plans Amid Turbulent Times

Reports from Gaited tress in Moxley City detail Huerta’s holiday announcement as he vows to govern until after Christmas. The broadcast notes heavy security and a tense scene with armored-train attack rumors, while weapons and soldiers are described in chaotic fashion.

Moxley City Ber Huerta Tor Ravele Tampte Co Mantion Cloun

President’s Special on Board Bound for Pawling

On Board the Presidents Special from Charlotte Dec 4 the President denies inviting callers. He remains aboard and plans to appoint Federal Reserve Board members, with John W Weeks of Massachusetts as a likely first appointee. Crowds greet him at stations as he waves and smiles.

Charlotte N.C I TV Pawuiintian Uyary Federal Reserve Board Bem Kupuhlionn John W. Weeks Masi Prealdan Onouchante

Arctic Circle distress signals reach shore after vessel wreck

Wireless distress from the Arctic Circle reports a vessel caught near Herken Inarth Norway with rigging and debris afloat. Norwegian HKT Station relayed, asks for immediate assistance and attempts to restore contact as rescue efforts coordinate with Chen and other stations.

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Capital Deserted for Christmas

Washington reports the capital emptied for holidays with national legislators, teachers, and the President heading south for midwinter vacation. Government clerks stay, Christmas trees glow indoors, and a long winter recess begins until January 10.

Washington Wauhington Tony Goa Wilkon Vis Christan

Big Blaze in Washington Injures Five Fire Crews Respond

A large fire swept through a Bayou Street storage area injuring five people and causing extensive damage. Fire officials estimated $100,000 in losses as flames spread rapidly. A general alarm summoned all city departments to battle the blaze amid cloudy weather and possible rain.

United Rear Washington, D. C

Christmas Spirit Fills Telegraph News Today

Washington and other offices receive a Christmas message featuring a bronze framed picture of a soldier departing for war while a daughter asks Papa about gifts. Reports describe charity drives, meals for inmates, and festive aid across communities.

Telegraph United Press Washington, D. C Andrew Carnegie Garrison

Wholesale and Retail Dealers Open in Corry

Reported talk among Corry merchants about a Christmas closing plan. Most nearby places would stay open tomorrow, with few retailers ready to close. No consensus or firm agreement among dealers. the plan is abandoned. Court may consider Christmas closing next year as activity ends. Erie waters to close.

Corry Agner Erie

Presbyterian Christmas program drew large Sunday school crowd

The Christmas exercises at the Presbyterian church were praised as the finest in years. After the laborite program, Santa Claus invited members to the chapel basement where the Primary department served a long table and each class had its own table with tea, cream, cake served. Prizes were given to most of the school.

Presbyterian Church Santa Claue

Dog Shot After Being Run Down

A dog on Main Street was run down by a freight train and then shot to end its suffering after a crowd gathered. Residents cared for the animal briefly before authorities arranged humane euthanasia amid the incident on Main.

Main Street

Stephanson Vessels Reported Safe

Ottawa reports Dr RW Ande ergan states Urembiph of the Btuphanson expedition is safe at Collison Point in the Arde Cele area. Police say the vessels were intact with no breakups, and Seattle detectives confirm no danger to the ships.

United Press Ottawa RW. Andeergan Todiy Collison Point Seattle

Mounts Plan Another Elks Home

Mounts and Son of the oxy were yesterday commissioned by the St Marys Lodge building committee to draw plans and oversee construction of a 1000 home for the St Marys lodge. Corry architects prepared preliminary work and will complete plans and specifications to start spring work. Local architects have drafted three lodge buildings recently including Katie Lude 14 and Stratford lodge.

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Practical Christmas Savings Department Book

A Practical Christmas present describing a Savings Department book with an initial deposit and the note Any Amount Will Answer. It promises a 4 percent add-on and full long term value.

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