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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
2
United Press reports President Woodrow Wilson narrowly avoided a collision while returning from a golf game in Windsor Wisconsin. A narrow bridge forced his chauffeur to ditch the car to avoid a head on crash with an opposite vehicle. Wilson was badly bumped but laughed. no one else was hurt.
A damaged notice from the Big Corry Fair promotes a public wedding event on the fair grounds. It mentions a prominent store, a local resident, and a July 1 date with an admission price of 125. The piece hints at a notable attraction and urges attendance as a major feature of the fair.
In Washupton Missouri on July 11 the Senate block approved the tariff bill after a favorable report, with supporters from the W striot party voting in favor and the measure moving toward final passage.
Unclear text describes Erie events with a big parade this afternoon and a Mardi Gras night show. Mentions weather and large crowds, framing a festive Fraternal celebration with a party atmosphere and public events through the day.
Tomorrow afternoon will feature two baseball games at Washington Park. Opening game starts at 4 o'clock with the Kurte vs Crescent Stirs, delayed from Wednesday by heavy rain. Likely pitcher Dolury for Kurte, with Al boys using their imported slab artist as defense. Raymonds face old rival Suunterpair in the nightcap, McCarthy at short, Tooks in good form, while Municipils keep quiet about new players as managers Stony and Downey hint at changes.
Two suffragettes H. S. Heinett and Wan Shaw caused a disruption in the House of Commons balcony, one firing a child’s toy pistol and the other swinging a device resembling a trap. Spectators overpowered them. no weapon threat occurred, and the incident ended without injuries.
In Wilkes Barre on July 11 the death of Alice Crispwell grows more tangled as the district attorney and coroner clash over whether to defer the body for new jurors. Detective McKelvey withholds some evidence citing an unsatisfactory inquest. The coroner counters that the district attorney did not present a solid case. Further developments expected tonight.
Unitedress in Washington reports Champ Clark denying Tamar's allegations linking him to Morgan. Clark says he has never seen Morgan except in a banquet hall and plans to begin testimony by reading about 20,000 letters prepared for the purpose. He faces suit regarding vengeance toward a manufacturing association.
McKeesport First National Bank announces completion of its reorganization. W S Ruins resign as president and director. B A Tawney elected president and C Shi Caster named official. Bank plans reopening not later than next Wednesday as stated to the public.
At dawn fifty Romanian troops crossed the Danube into Bulgarian soil. The invasion began at 4 am as forces led by King Charles advance to hold the fortified town of Stulatrin. Romania seeks to claim territory while appealing to neutral powers amid the regional crisis.
Cohen’s Department Store announces a big July Clearance Sale on durable goods, millinery and shoes. The sale starts Saturday. Cohen’s reports a prosperous season and promises to clear last season’s stock without carrying it over to next.
A prominent physician promotes a freckle removal method called Othine sold by G. O. Babbitt & Son with a money back guarantee. The ad claims gradual fading of freckles, promising some vanish completely after initial applications and urges asking for double strength Othine.
Last night the Vownylyanit Railroad ran an excursion train from Werle at about eleven. Despite precautions the trip faced delays as a crash near Bella Valley halted service for two hours. Passengers were moved to adjacent cars while crews sorted the wreckage and the train was repositioned for the run to this city. The Corry crowd reached home around two this morning.
Corry residents recount a sparsely attended event at Titusville with many Norsemen present and a tentative racing program praised for entries yet hampered by low turnout. Notable Corry figures McMahon, Sweeney, Farndald, Gray attended while the chucklick game drew little interest.
Diplomatic murmurs rise as Bulgaria seeks armistice and Belgrade Athens await Greece and Serbia stance. Russia reportedly holds Bulgarian offer, signaling potential surrender of territory claimed by King Charles V in the event of a negotiated halt.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses territorial control and potential alliances. Mentions Armisten Lf undisputed territory and a Mireot campaign of Softw. Lacks clear names, places, or dates to identify a definite event or outcome.
Reunion activities for the 83rd Regiment featured Dr Le D B. Rockwell of Union City delivering the roll call. Members answered to their notes from Alaska, Junho, Calitaceia, Florin, New Mexico, and others. President Webber gave an eloquent address. the reunion was agreed upon and passed without incident. the city’s road was marked by residents on the occasion.
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