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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
1
A noisy OCR fragment from a 1918 classified page shows scattered items and prices. The text mentions numbers like 8.10 and 7050 and partial words such as patent family and tram. The fragment lacks coherent structure, leaving only isolated entries and unclear context.
A four story San Marco Hotel fire in Chicago early today killed four guests who were trapped in their rooms and unable to escape. Two firefighters also died, and other guests were injured while fleeing the blaze.
The Warren National Bank advertises four percent interest on deposits with features including interest credited on the first day of each month if the account has remained three months or longer, and half a month’s interest on deposits made by the fifteenth of any month. No excessive restrictions on the amount or frequency of withdrawals. Security and service as a United States depository.
The Corry Hair and Driving Park Association held its annual meeting in the Common Council chamber. About 107 shares were represented, President Del Tony presiding. Secretary Morgaridge outlined the secretary’s report, auditor Willian Postlethwait detailed receipts and expenditures, noting a $2000 drop due to rain and a loss from installing electric heating. Directors discussed improvements including possible demolition of barns for a new industrial building, grange exhibits, and early premium lists. The meeting produced wide discussion and strong interest in boosting fair and race profits.
Secretary Yond reports five directors chosen for terms of one year two years and three years. Edward Sweeney won for one year, N D Darling for two years, and W W Dinter Weeks and Morfaridge for three years. President DeRosay urged local cooperation to create a hall and sponsor a notable manufacturers exhibition, recalling Old Home Week success and proposing a guaranty fund to back the effort.
Washington January 90 News notes the election of Willard Saulsbury a Democrat from Delaware increases the Democratic majority in the Senate to at least 49. The gain is aided by possible support from Progressive Republicans and by anticipated Democratic gains in New Hampshire. President Wilson is expected to push major legislation with Republican cooperation and party leaders foresee continued Democratic strength in coming sessions.
United Press reports an organized movement aiming at a country wide strike against the open shop. The briefing notes 31 organizers already set for a general action, with labor leaders warning of broader action unless open shop practices are halted.
Washington January 40 and details on a plan for a special commission to investigate conditions in Braddock during the Mo strike of the Rankin Wire Mill workers. Representative Stamey introduced legislation to probe fatal rioting in the Pittsburgh district and report findings.
Pennsylvania crude was quoted at 2.40 before noon, reported by United Press from Pittsburgh. The brief note notes higher pricing in the latest market bulletin, signaling a sharper trend in crude values for the day.
Constantinople reports the Ottoman government accepts surrender of the Adrianople district except the Holy Coversion area and defers island control to the Powers. Allies in London push to resume talks, while revolts within the Turkish army surface amid upheaval as forces near Constantinople threaten leadership.
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