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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary text from a sports item mentions a winner but lacks clear names, teams, or events leaving the outcome and participants undefined in this brief record.
C G Porter, former Daily Leader editor, received a telegram from Harridburg confirming his appointment as Alderman in the Fourth Ward by the Senate. He will be sworn in by the county court after confirmation and will establish his office at a later date.
The Weber murder trial in Erie progresses slowly with witnesses testifying about the shooting and events preceding the crime. Prosecutors expect to finish later today while the defense case may begin, as jurors hear details in the case of Detective Sergeant John J. Grant's death on November 22.
Allan O Neil Woodard, arrested November 20 on larceny charges from Brakeshoe Company yards, pleaded guilty before Judge Henson. He admitted guilt and awaits sentencing in Erie County Court. Corry officers earlier nabbed him while discarding stolen metal. bail-jumping forced his capture in Auburnville and Jamestown. Chief Stevens and Kinch traveled to Erie to support witnesses.
A military commission was appointed by the Governor to try sixty strikers under arrest for rioting in the Paint Creek district. The fighting area is under National Guard control and the cases will be handled by state military authorities. Proceedings start tomorrow morning.
In Charleston February 12, reports say six to ten more legislators are likely to be arrested after five senators and representatives were taken into custody. Evidence includes dictagraph records. prosecutors plan to seek a special grand jury. Mayor L Alexander elected captain of Company A at a late armory meeting with Major Clyde Wilcox presiding.
United Press reports fierce clash in Mexico City between loyal Federal troops and forces under General Felix Dink. Fighting began at seven in the morning with a heavy push on arsenals now held by Dink’s troops. A shell from the fort veered over the city and struck the Mutual Life building, setting it ablaze.
The Nuxone Cor set Company began Erie operations this week to ease strain on local facilities. Charles Walker, formerly head cutter at the Cory factory, will lead in Erie and oversee training of new staff with Margaret Albaugh guiding the new plant as forewoman. The wire plant area and nickel plating remain limited while other products will be produced at Erie and shipped from Corry.
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