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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1913
Page
1
Readable bits show scattered references to markets, prices, and railroad hints. The fragment mentions Dob Utah Pennsylvania and Philadelphia vicinity with monetary figures like 1.00 and 15.00, plus scattered identifiers, lacking a coherent event or person.
United Press reports that President Taft and Mrs. Taft held their final New Year’s reception at the White House. The event opened its doors to all, regardless of race, color, or creed, marking a bright close to Taft’s administration as the White House ensemble retained its traditional pomp and ceremony. Continued on Pagan.
Warren National Bank promotes mail banking with an Interest Department offering 6 percent on deposits. New deposits before the end of the month earn interest from the first day, with half a month’s interest for deposits made by the fifteenth. Interest credited on June and December 1, with minimum three months in the account. United States Depository.
Last evening a mistaken arrest occurred when Hamp Fowern, who lodged with Mrs. Bloss, was detained on a charge of stealing sixty three dollars. Chief Stevon investigated, searched, and found no money on the man. The real money reappeared at Mrs. Bloss home the next morning, and Powers was released after reproval and reimbursement to the young man for the inconvenience.
United Press reports that after a long train ride the thirty Webb union officers arrived at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. They were shaved, issued prison garb, and placed under warden care as their sentences begin the next morning. A night guard was maintained to foil any escape attempt. The mission of the two captives went without incident.
J P Northrop states Corry and Columbus Streit Railway are ready to buy the Corry Lighting Company and assume its debts. A meeting with Mayor Alexander and others discussed price, inventory, and financial guarantees to secure the deal. Public interest favors consolidation of the lighting and trolley interests to end the dispute over the street railway franchise.
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania rescue teams race to reach nine men trapped after a wall breach at the Bast Lehlch Colliery. Women and children gather as faint signs from the entombed workers spark cautious optimism amid feverish efforts to reach them.
A cave-in traps workers in a shaft at the Taye mine as water floods the entrance. Imprisoned men believed alive include William Berry, John Berry, Paul Richards, Robert McAffe, Joseph Walters, Frank Rubeight, Elmer Helster, Link Allison, Ludwig Schabbach, and Ti Jie. Rescue teams plan to reach them late this afternoon after an air shaft attempt started yesterday proved futile.
A Swift Company fertilizer plant near the Union Stock Yards in Chicago was destroyed by fire this morning. Many workers were endangered before firemen rescued the employees. the loss is estimated at about $100,000. The incident underscores the peril faced by workers and the rapid response by firefighters.
London reports a taxi strike as drivers refuse to operate, paralyzing city scenes and theaters. The action follows a push to force down petrol prices, with unions seeking lower fuel costs and better conditions amid a tense, uncertain morning.
William Sulzer was inaugurated as the fortieth second governor of New York in a simple ceremony. Mrs. Sulzer arrived from New York City, and the governor spoke from the Capitol steps to hearers unable to access the Capitol. The events were marked by minimal pomp and straightforward remarks.
A Chesapeake and Ohio freight train crashed through a bridge at Go y near Huntington in the early hours. Eleven or more crew members are missing or known to be dead as the bridge was weakened by recent floods.
A century old advertisement explains $1,000 placed at three percent yields $80 yearly. Placing the same sum with another firm at four percent would yield $40 per year, illustrating different interest options and yearly incomes.
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