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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
1
Rumors circulate that public gambling rooms ordered closed by Mayor Alexander are active again. The Mayor confirms a few sites once banned may still host games, while associates deny operation though some concede others may still play. He believes his orders have largely been followed recently.
Herman Heerlein, once of North Center Street and son of HC Heerlein, a Pittsburg transfer clerk, is hospitalized after a small bottle mailed to him broke and caused a severe hand infection. Doctors plan to amputate the right thumb due to blood poisoning with the risk of spreading to the arm. Despite fears of worse, infection progress has slowed and the operation is expected today.
Mrs Mary J Chapman of Bunt Congress Street was seriously injured when she fell on the sidewalk near the Payer store on North Center Street. She sustained a serious fracture of the hip and was taken home in a Brown taxicab before doctors advised hospital care. The Alexander ambulance rushed her to Corry hospital where she remains in guarded condition with a favorable outlook given the injuries.
London February 14 King George and a vast nobility attended a memorial service at St Pauls Cathedral for Captain Scott and his Antarctic party. The ceremony drew tears from many and echoed the solemn royal remembrances, as schools and citizens were urged to honor the explorers valor and sacrifice.
The Board of Appeals met last night and completed much of the final work on the Third ward assessment figures. Second ward totals show a gain of 9 060 over prior figures, First ward gained 20 955, and Third ward reductions are noted especially on Essex and Delaware streets as the final totals were being finalized.
United Press dispatch reports increased detective activity across the state as investigators seek further evidence in the senatorial bribery case. Sey mour Edwards, in custody since yesterday, demands a full probe alleging a conspiracy, and a special legislative committee for investigation is to be appointed this afternoon.
A large crowd gathered at the Armory for a rough game between Municipal and Youngsville basketball teams. Corry and Guignon led scoring for Municipal with Downey and Mead starring for Youngsville as the locals shifted tactics late, ending 65 to 18 in favor of Municipal.
F Nantes leaves today for New York City to enter the employ of the American Brake Shoe Company. He has been developing improved brake shoe patterns and is regarded as an expert wood worker. Coreyman has two innovations in the same field to present for consideration to the company.
United Press reports in Mexico City Feb 14 that Madero forces moved batteries toward the American Consulate to lure Diaz fire and hasten U S intervention. Early today Federal troops attacked the rebels down the main street but were repulsed with heavy losses as Mealeoity reports Hind gains after 12 hours of artillery in a ruined city.
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