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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
2
The piece warns a large railroad conductors and trainmen wage dispute could trigger a general strike with nationwide economic damage. It notes Pennsylvania lines facing disruption, Governor Tener’s fiscal scrutiny, and requests cuts to dam funding including the Pymatuning dam and the Wough River dam projects.
The Ajax Company of thin city announces plans to build a concrete and steel foundry on the site of its current foundry department. The $25,000 structure will feature modern equipment and be erected over the existing facility with the old plant remaining in operation during construction.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels arrives in Erie with the Marine Band for a reception at Charles W. Strong's home. A naval parade of fifty craft along Presque Isle Bay is reviewed, followed by a public address and inspection of Camp Gridley units including the Sixteenth, Fourteenth, and Nineteenth regiments and the Second Brigade cavalry. Daniels and his party depart for Washington later.
The House committee convened to coordinate with the Senate probe, aiming to avoid duplicating work. Chairman Garrett stated the panel will focus on evidence showing influence by interests on House election outcomes and member defeats, with plans to revisit other charges at later sessions.
A historic note recalls farmers petitioning the Legislature to make the daisy the state flower. The Philadelphia Press cites votes and public interest. The piece also reflects on civic debates from 1880s to 1890s, noting leaders and calls for action.
National Association of Wool Manufacturers books turned over to Chairman North as Senate probes examine lobbying and ties to legislation. Whitman, a veteran lobbyist, testifies his dealings with federal legislators have remained above board. A package of two thousand letters from Col. Midhall is reviewed as Mulhall is questioned again.
Reported decline in support for the Bull Moose movement noted in Maryland and Washington figures. Several representatives and party members are described as wavering on the Prohibition era reform line amid the contest for influence and endorsements.
A violent cloud burst near Smiley Farm, north of Franklin, damaged the General Charles Miller estate. The private grounds and brick roadways were washed out, with estimated repair costs surpassing ten thousand dollars. A nearby house on Tinour Franklin was struck but not seriously damaged.
United Press reports from Nottingham on July 16 that American star Norris William defeated Oscar Kireutzer in three sets to reach the semifinals of the Dwight F. Dayts Cup, advancing in the race for the international trophy.
The Corry We Land Club will hold a gathering next period at the First Methodist Church with the church’s use generously offered. Absence of Miss Martin and others delayed the date, and chamber rooms were too noisy for the event. Street Commissioner Vogtli reported improvements after replacing receptacles placed by the cause, noting continued use of the city dump containers for paper and litter from private yards.
Report from France states Jack Johnson, the Chicago boxer, on the steamer Corinthian, declined to return to the United States. He said he would make France his permanent home, and efforts to intercept him failed as he stayed aboard.
A switch engine of the Pennsylvania railroad damaged the East Wd Comins hawk area on Water Street near Franklin Street in Titusville. The rail was torn loose and ties badly banked, paving crumbled by the force. No injuries reported as the traction line was confined to freight use. General Manager W J Smith warned automanual drivers of the danger and potential for further damage from the protruding rail.
Harry Kendall Thaw petitions the Orphans Court to compel the Piccadilly Trust Company to pay him thirty thousand dollars. His lawyers allege his sister Eleanor in Multawa has received shares of their father’s estate amounting to about 330000 dollars. Anne Hanson dies at Piccadilly Home aged one. funeral at 11 Wednesday at the family residence with interment at Spring Creek Cemetery.
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