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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1915
Page
5
Washington reports the Ship Pirohabe bill moved from the conference committee to both houses after several days of inactivity. The measure, labeled as the Ship Bit Again Out by unusa Prey, remains under debate as lawmakers review its provisions and potential implications. The outcome hinges on further action in the legislature.
A scattered local update lists numerous residents and visitors traveling between Brie Warren Jamestown Erie and Cleveland. Names include Mrs Shean Dr White Reverend Macintyre Max Ella Wood Commissioner Howard Joen Thomas Mian Jou Lyons Marles Smith Arn Weaver Mrs Avery Mr M. Wont and others visiting friends relatives or attending meetings. Several individuals depart for short stays while others return home after visits or business engagements.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Kansas shop and a person named Lee Kansona. It references a local transaction involving almon and abacco for 850, with unclear context and dates. The readable pieces point to a small commerce note or notice.
Reports from Philadelphia and other states show strong public, business, and farmer opposition to proposed excess crew laws. Bills in Virginia, Alabama, Texas, Washington, and New York seek to regulate train crews, with varied chances of passage as committees and public hearings shape outcomes. Support comes from chambers of commerce and agriculture groups in New Jersey and beyond.
L J Kinnear died last evening at Youngaville aged well known citizen of his home community. He was a relative of Stra G J Alexander and L W Olds of Corry. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
The Palace Warriors pool team was defeated by Stanford Hose Company in a straight pool series played on the firemen’s tables by 19 points. The Keating-Pogel match highlighted the evening with Fogel running his twenty-five to ten against nine opponents.
A 23 year old man Howard Emory shot and killed his 19 year old sweetheart Irene Davis then killed himself in Canandaigua after a lovers quarrel. The tragedy is blamed on a quarrel over affection. Nearby reports note diversion of attention to Danbury Hatters case and census staffing in Albany with thousands of appointments. The wire recounts hand to hand fighting in the Caucasus with thousands killed or wounded and Russian soldiers proving deadly with bayonets.
Mongolian vessel in distress near Cape Race is being escorted into port by the US Coast Guard steamer Seneca, after receiving aid from the Red Cross steamer Stor Phona. The liner, damaged by a wireless failure, is slowly maneuvering to safety with the escort.
Tomorrow churches announce services with Rev Wm Hall of Saint Paul Evangelist Lutheran Church and Rev G H Sharp of Emmanuel Church offering morning and evening rites. Kirst Presbyterian Church led by Rev G J Woodward conducts morning service at eleven, Sunday School, and evening service at seven thirty.
Salvation Army special meeting in charge of Emlyn Smith tonight and Sunday activities including Sunday school and prayer meeting. First Baptist Church schedule with morning and evening services and Bible school. Methodist Episcopal Church services and programs listed with pastors and prayer meetings. Indoor Camp Meeting announced for March 7 at First M B Church.
Rev L Woodin, pastor, leads morning service at 11 oclock with theme Practical Temper anes. Adult and infant baptism offered. Sunday school at noon, soloist services at 3 pm, Epworth League at 6 45 pm. Evening service at 7 30 pm with theme The Antitennium.
Church notices list services at 17 Past Washington Street with Christ Jesus as subject. Christian Science readings, midweek meetings, and reading rooms are noted. United Brethren Church led by Rev N J Macintyre with Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 11 am.
In New York John J. McGraw arrives with Christy Mathewson and wife from Havana vacation to prep for the marlin tomorow. McGraw approves of Foster plan for Giants exodus. Traffic MAJ Bramhnisk to escort leaving tomorrow. Also a sale ad for a large home at Wayne Street with 10 rooms and chicken house listed.
Two German aviators were rescued today after clinging to a wrecked plane for two days in the North Sea near Lewister. The rescue was reported by United Freed.
Factory new stock of Good year Pathfinder tires touted for durability. Skids at 2.75 dollars each and plain tread at 4.48 dollars each. WALES HARDWARE CO. invites you to take advantage of the latest pricing and service.
The Seaman's Bill, aimed at better working conditions and crew safety, passed the Senate today without a roll call after the House had already approved it. It now awaits the President's signature to become law.
Annual meeting of the stockholders of Corry Hospital Association will be held at the hospital Wednesday March 10 1916 at eight o clock p m for the election of Directors for the entire year J P Canby Secretary LoL
C W Attention members are asked to meet at the lodge rooms at 2 o block P T Monday March 1 to attend the funeral of A H Pettit. Taylor, Clerk. It.
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