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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary text suggests a schedule of afternoon and evening events at a local venue. Names and precise times are unreadable, but the note points to a light program of performances and activities in a historic newspaper snippet.
A young San Francisco woman sails to Alaska to represent NuBone company of Corry as a counselor and businesswoman. NuBone expands internationally with offices planned in Dawson and Whitehorse and orders from Cuba England and other territories expected within months.
Mrs. Alzina Jindi Dawson widow of ex mayor Richard P Dawson died at her Washington Street home just before noon after a month of illness. Born 1852 near Hock Haven Clinton County she married in 1873 and lived in Plonner Millerstown and Corry before settling in Corry. She leaves son Richard G Dawson two daughters Mrs F L A Billey and Mrs Mary K Duysah a sister Mrs HS Spoor and father Charles Brown. Funeral arrangements pending.
Senator Oliver of Pennsylvania testified before the committee outlining his investments in two Pittsburgh newspapers and U S Steel preferred stock. He resisted questions about his copper industry holdings and admitted a mislaid certificate valued around one hundred thousand dollars. A lively exchange arose when bank stock ownership was discussed.
The jurors in the dynamite conspiracy trial for the Lawrence riot were questioned by Judge Crosby after rumors of tampering. The juror stood by his ability to serve and the judge began charging the twelve members for today’s expected verdict.
Fire swept a barn in Akeley owned by WoL causing complete loss of the structure and its contents. The blaze followed an explosion in or near the building Thursday night. Estimated damage around $3,000 with some insurance coverage noted.
Two year old Harry Cline, son of Harry Cline of Freedom Center, was killed when eight year old Bennie Crew found a loaded shotgun and, not realizing it was loaded, fired it at the child in the yard after an encounter with his mother.
The Lyric Theater offers a four reel program tonight with THY CRIME OF ANOTHER, a two reel drama full of excitement, plus THE TERRIBLE TURK, a quick laugh. admission 5 cents.
An old advertisement touts a prescription for freckle removal by a prominent physician. It claims eight patients achieved clearer complexions and offers a money back guarantee through Babbitt & Son druggists. Early uses reportedly fade lighter freckles.
Seven members of the Industrial Workers of the World were fined 200 dollars plus costs after a hunger strike in Peoria city jail. They broke dishes provided to them and were sent to the workhouse for six months. A police report says two more bands head toward Peoria.
A chaotic local theater page notes a Lyric night with impish acts and two couture performances. The listing promises a dramatic program with one replacement act and a full house join.
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