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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
2
A call urges progressive Pennsylvanians to form local Woodrow Wilson support groups and pledge to organize a campaign in their cities. The message cites Warren’s Wilson club example, advocates countywide action, and argues Pennsylvanians can rally to carry the state for the Jersey man with organized Democratic effort.
Harrisburg Patriot urges voters to back independent, honest candidates for the Pennsylvania Senate and House. It warns against Penrose allies and calls for written pledges supporting progressive Democratic measures and opposition to Penrose or his adherents. The piece stresses removing candidates who refuse to commit to party platforms and to state central committee resolutions.
W H Hought ling named permanent chairman of the newly formed Wilson Marshall Democratic club in Warren County. The election ended in a friendly contest between the winner and Frank Morrison, with Morrison also nominated. EL Bordwell elected treasurer. secretary to be chosen by executive committee and club officers. The secretary will be paid and headquarter duties assigned. Meeting held near C H Jennings, district manager of Mutual Life Insurance, First National Bay Building. Jennings, a rare Democrat, levered support due to past ties to Woodrow Wilson.
In Condersport a preliminary hearing took place against officers of Bayless Pulp and Paper in Austin for alleged stream pollution. Defendants George C Bayless Branley Bayless and Fred N Hamlin faced questions as District Attorney Nelson and attorney Seibert clashed over who conducted the case and who could assist the prosecution. Bayless allegedly called Selbert a liar during a tense exchange.
July 20 two burglars entered the Millar and Sons wholesale merchants store on State Street around 11 p.m. Passersby noticed activity and alerted Captain Lawler and Officer Marron. Judson was caught exiting a rear window while Noonaly was found inside, with the pair battering a large safe and leaving a copper-faced hammer behind near the safe.
A spark from an electric welder ignited gasoline in a vat at the Jamestown Metal Furniture Company Plant No 2, Art Metal Construction, in Aainestown New York. The blaze was quickly extinguished by workers and sprinklers before firefighters arrived. One man, near the vat, suffered no injuries beyond a near scare, and overall damage was slight.
Carl Gustaf Eimer Henry aged 10 of Busti died after a bicycle accident last evening when his wheel stuck and forks broke causing him to be thrown headlong down a hill. He died this morning from brain concussion. Survived by parents Charles G Henry, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 PM from the family home.
Proprietor Morgan, a Chicago restaurant owner, pleads not guilty to a Pure Food Inspector George Pelton charge of selling milk not up to standard. He refuses the $26 fine and costs, and Justice J H Wheeler has not set a hearing date. The case draws local interest as it proceeds.
A sensational drama titled Dont Miss Whos Who at the Lyric Theatre provokes amid a lively audience. The versatile cast delivers a sharp social satire as organizers promote the show with bold notices.
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