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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
3
Relatives of William Traub of Warren sue Warren Times Publishing Co in county court. Traub, a press room helper, sustained hand injuries from burning machinery while taking pages from the press. A judgment of about 19000 dollars is sought amid claims of age and duty circumstances.
Beardsley case moves toward a hearing with Howard Beardsley under custody after capture by Charlot Uackis. District Attorney Stevens plans to convene judges to adjourn proceedings and the Beardsley family remains at risk as authorities recount the weaponry and $175 gained from photographers.
The Meshing skint trawler was found abandoned sixteen feet from the coast with sails and a small engine. Three veteran seamen Pte fui Gréeman Peter Locke and Buck Minner left the harbor yesterday seeking cod and food, sparking vigil by anxious families.
A fragmented market article notes an early American magazine issue with references to a pretrial discussion on capital punishment by Duane and Dooley, plus a Chicago reporter’s take. It highlights author names like Stannard Hamaker, Amelia, Fitch, Baum, Eaton, Nisbet, Ferber, Jordan, Ollivant, Morwin, and Thompson and mentions a prize contest on a criminal question and the Interesting People department.
President endorses four major measures from the Wilson address. The Interstate Trade Commission is created with seven-year terms and a bipartisan board headed by Joseph B. Davis of Wisconsin. Directors of corporations and interlocking directorships are restricted, and unlawful monopolies or restraints on trade defined. Provisions curb unfair trade practices including underselling and price recoupment to protect competition.
An advertisement claims California Syrup of Figs safely relieves constipation in children within hours. It touts gentle bowel cleansing, urges careful dosing, warns of counterfeit syrups, and directs readers to buy a 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Fragmentary OCR reads a claim about a remedy labeled Tabletts or Powder named Rollo Profit or Platte Rap Remedy with guarantees and money back offers. Mentions Franke, Heath and regional trade notes but lacks concrete facts or dates.
Fears rise in Pemberton as reports allege Joel Me Porter and others plot to abduct a girl. Rumors say Porter travels from Philadelphia to contact the captive, while residents express mixed sympathy for the girl and her parents guard the home. A second item notes Gemmiti Townley, 28, a University of Pennsylvania student, died from a self-inflicted gunshot near Darby Road after acting in the Mask and Wig show.
Ten defendants in Suffolk County face grand jury charges of graft and extortion tied to crowd building and bribe taking in highway contracts. Names include J Edward, Laniel J Lynch, Joseph A Boyer, Henry J Mullen, Twombay Eldert, and Clancy VanAlut. Investigators note statewide patterns and fault the Webways department.
The ad touts Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor to remove corns and warts with little or no pain. It claims the remedy cleans away warts or removes corns without after effects and is sold worldwide for 25 cents per bottle, endorsed by druggists.
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