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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
2
The Bradford Era notes Warren’s Amani sour der topic crops up in several new items as The Topeka State Journal suggests a campaign for a safe Sunday. The chatter reflects an unusually quiet period in the local area and broader discussions about community routines.
A large group of workers and students in Mexico City attacked overseas symbols on the way to the palace. They desecrated U S and British flags and tried to trample the Japanese ensign before police dispersed the crowd.
Fine weather and a strong crowd opened the races on Tuesday. Coleman’s band from Union City provided entertainment as Pavortes swept all four heats in the four racing events with a 4 16 pace for a purse of 7400. Eddis Foy took first, Ophelia Dred second, Wonder Worthy third in the 9:28 trot with Farmer Gentry first and Avalor Barongale second in 2:19 ¼ for 110 prize entries. The Midget led Bow Boy with Beall Meg Grath in third as best time dropped to 2:10 1-
A strong crowd attended afternoon racing despite threatening skies. Fourteen horses raced in the 2:17 pace, with Camilla from Montesuma Stables of Richmond Va. leading early and Moella and Sadie Baron dominating later heats as rain punctuated the events at the Corry track.
Washington July 23 reports say the Mexican situation worsened as the House considered repealing the Taft neutrality pact. Supporters argue the pact benefits Heurta while rebels may gain arms from the U S. opponents fear a surge in bloodshed. Reports from Mexico and Texas describe battles, rebel forces, and attacks on mining camps amid tensions with Japan.
Fifteen thousand miners in the copper districts across three counties are locked out as operators in a united movement shut down all operations. Owners say the action follows an anticipated strike order from the federation. most workers are unmarried and preparations to guard property are underway after the announcement.
Hundreds of Pennsylvania Democrats meet in Harrisburg to nominate a state chairman to fill the vacancy left by George W. Guthrie after his ambassador appointment. Prominent figures including Congressman L Mitchell Palmer attend alongside regular delegates. Possible candidates named include R W Knox Samuel Kunkel and Arthur McKena as district chairmen are also to be selected.
A disruptive drunk was restrained in the depot’s waiting room after shouting abuse at bystanders. Station master George Stowe assisted in detaining the man until city authorities arrived. The incident disrupted the area briefly.
Morris of Philadelphia was chosen by the State Central Committee to lead the Democratic State Committee. He will serve the unexpired term of Guthrie and a one year term from next July. Samuel Kunkel of Harrisburg was re elected state treasurer of the organization.
After a fire at the Heath mill new equipment is installed including a magnetic purifier and separator to clean corn, improved shafting, finer grading apparatus, and a rebuilt interior. The owner plans reopening by August at the latest with enhanced security.
Erie County primaries set for September 10 under a new law. Offices listed include state supreme court judges county posts corry and nearby townships. Key offices noted: Sheriff county controller director of the poor jury commissioners school directors aldermen. petition deadlines August 6 and August 19, 1918.
United Press report from Washington dated July 28 states the Acting Comptroller of the Currency Kane will publish findings on the First-Second Nations Bank of Pittsburgh which failed a few weeks ago. It will outline the proportion of creditors who may recover.
Charles Nortlg, 55, superintendent of construction for the Monongahela Valley Traction Company in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., shot himself in his rooms this morning. After writing letters and mailing checks to settle affairs, Nortlg reportedly sat before a mirror and killed himself, death attributed to self-inflicted gunshot. The case shocks Clarksburg amid unknown motive and surrounding circumstances.
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