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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
1
An extracted government statement from Warton National Bank Lan argues for depositor protection, noting cash in bank and readily available assets totaling 70 percent of deposits. It compares this with regional bank standards where quick assets to deposits average from 20 to 80 percent, claiming a stronger liquidity position.
The Corry baseball team swept Kane in both games of a doubleheader, 10 to 7 in the morning and 8 to 5 in the afternoon, amid a decent turnout. Maloney allowed one base on balls and struck out three, Pierce, Croker and Delury led offense with multi hit games, and Croker added a two bagger and a homer. Mayor Alexander fired the opening pitches in both games as Corry’s defense and timely hitting powered the victories.
Corry fair plans unveil a daily race between a horse and an ostrich driven sulky for three heats with an ostrich pen on display. A redesign grants novelty with the surprising figure of bipeds expected to draw crowds while organizers drop the aeroplane stunt after safety concerns.
Report from July 5 describes a boxing match involving Flynn and Johnson where police intervened after a contentious ninth round. Referee Edward W. Smith ruled in favor of Johnson amid fouling concerns, leaving the crowd unsettled as the outcome hung on controversial calls.
A Willard-New York to Buffalo express collision with the Lackawanna line near Gilson Narrows on Independence Day killed 41, wounded 50 plus, and injured many more. Engineers and signals cited. passengers from Newark Brooklyn and New York named among the deceased. rescue and identification efforts underway as tolls rise.
A 30 year old man named Eugene Young, part of a crew building the Hey railroad double track in Union City, was fatally injured near the West Avenue crossing early Thursday. He died at Corry hospital after being found severely hurt with an arm lost and a severe head wound. his body was taken to G. L. Alexander & Co. for burial preparations and a brother in Macado, Pa. was notified.
The annual Baptist Sunday School picnic in Ober’s grove drew a large crowd. Delegations departed by special train and other cars while the grove hosted games, races, and contests. A plentiful dinner followed with lemonade and ice cream, and a closing service was held under the trees.
Yesterday July 4 marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander. The event was hosted at the new home of their son Mayor A. L. Alexander on North Center Street with a formal dinner and family showcase. The couple received a commemorative chair as the family honored the milestone.
Company A leaves this afternoon under Captain MB Web and Lieutenant Carl.
Sixty troops depart this afternoon for the Mt Gretna encampment. First Sgt Elmer Dingman leads the advance detail at the scene for almost a week. The company will ride a special train at two thirty and stay until the 18th. Other companies from Erie, Warren and Kane also depart on the same train for the camp.
A southbound tender engine derailed near Summit last night blocking the tracks. The wrecking crew cleared the line by 11 PM and Train 83 bound for Old City was diverted while Train 54 remained held until around 8 PM. Passengers were transferred and service resumed after the track was cleared.
A parachutist named Tom Moore died during a park drop in Belleville after rising to about 500 feet and pulling free from his parachute bar. The accident occurred in front of about 29 000 spectators at Hillside Park, with Moore's partner landing nearby and medical teams unable to save him. Moore, 28, had performed drops at the park for five seasons and was from Jacksonville, Illinois.
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