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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
3
Harrisburg state highway chief Bigelow presents a lengthy review of funding and progress. He notes totals for construction and maintenance from 1910 to 1918, including miles contracted and completed, and outlines state and local cost shares plus outstanding balances and the adequacy of appropriations for state aid roads.
The forecast notes unsettled conditions over the United States with rain and snow in the Pacific coast and northern regions. Central and eastern areas see safer weather for a few days, with snow flurries near the JakI region. Temperatures are set to rise on the Washington coast moving eastward, then fall behind a pressure rise by midweek, reaching the central and eastern states.
Thieves burglarize the home of former Btute Senator Hrnenk R. Ackermian during dinner, stealing jewelry and diamonds valued over 715,000. They confined their activity to one room and believed they knew the surroundings well. A Servian loan of 60,300,000 is to be floated soon, with $36,000,000 public subscription and a financial group taking 15,000,000.
Testimonial from Ronnlle Corry of Curry PA praising Don's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney complaints. Product advertised as effective with prompt relief, sold by Foster M iburn Co tolling as sole US agents at 50 cents. Endorsement questions merit and authenticity.
Albany January 5 former Governor Sulzer arrived in Albany with Mrs. Sulzer for the assembly term beginning next Wednesday. He entered quietly after alighting from a taxi and planning to stay at a hotel while seeking a suitable home. The governor released a statement saying he does not seek a speakership and will push a plan to empower the house to appoint a seven member committee to investigate campaign gifts and contributions to individuals or entities across state departments and institutions.
Newport harbor reports a steamship distress near lat 39.26 north, long 72.24 west as heavy east northeast seas hinder rescue. The steamer Waska, believed to be in bad shape, issued the call. Manva Catyo, a Spanish vessel, stands by but cannot help. lifeboats were swept away and seven men were seen on a deck as signals fade.
The Journal reports the county commissioners plan to refuse access to the auditors books on Monday claiming a new law abolishes the office. Auditors intend to obtain a writ of mandamus to compel turnover of the county books. Proceedings are described as peaceful and aimed at lawful compliance, with similar actions possible in other counties.
William McDivitt 45 a well known resident of Clearfield township and prominent farmer was found dead in his sleigh about 7 oclock Friday night in front of Hugh Burke’s residence on the Coyleaville and Kittanning pike three miles from Fenelton Heart trouble is believed to have caused the death. He had left his home at Fenelton for Kittanning yesterday afternoon and was found after the horse led the sleigh to Burke’s place where family members discovered him.
The Erie railroad steam shovel crew began excavation near the Atlantic Avenue water main supplying most of the city. Mayor Brown warned the workers to keep a safe distance from the pipe as work continued. At 4 40 this afternoon the mayor received word of an injunction violation and directed further action.
Franklin Saturday afternoon water loss expected as steam shovel broke the main. Mayor Brown and councilmen Ritchey and Laxiberton mobilize to repair the bronk and prevent pipe damage if freezing worsens. Consumers urged to drain lines to avoid cracking when temperatures drop.
Orle Jan 4 Traffic was blocked for an hour and about 1200 dollars in damage was sustained when fire broke out in the Penn building on Sun and State streets. Daniel Motarthy of Dispateh Printing noticed smoke and alerted Police Officer Donahue who sent in the alarm.
A sale offers a few pairs of fancy suede dress oxfords in pink, blue, and brown with Blacher cut high heels. Was 3.50, now 1.48. No sizes above five. Sea Island duck pumps and oxfords reduced from 2 to 0.98. See them in window.
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