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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1913
Page
2
A statewide push backs a $40 9 million bond for road building, urging an honest, economical program. Editors argue political manipulation taints contracts and demand reform before the November vote, stressing that the $50 million plan must not be used for political purposes.
Dr. E Padoll promotes eye safety and offers eye care services at Fraction Building Corry Pennsylvania. He urges readers to protect eyesight, warns against thoughtless use, and advertises his experience and availability for examinations and eyewear.
Charleston reporter testifies before Senate committee that armed guards are still assigned to trains serving coal operators. Ex Governor Glasscock corroborates that guards’ presence caused unrest, arbitration rejected by miners. Two women testify to guards attacking labor activists and desecrating graves. a Black union member recalls being thrown from a moving train while distributing union leaflets.
Two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Hey were abducted near Johnstown Pennsylvania as they stood with their brother on a farm road. Two men in a car seized them and fled before the brother could shout. A large posse formed and scoured Allegheny mountains for hours seeking the girls.
By United Press reports from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh two street car wrecks occur today. In Philadelphia a Germantown Avenue collision with a Wissahickon car leaves motorman and conductor fatally injured. In Pittsburgh a South Highland Avenue crash injures five, with two feared dead.
Beginning Sunday at midnight the Erie railroad introduces a summer time card adding two passenger trains. Train No 41 travels eastbound and No 42 westbound, with No 42 reaching the city at 6 48 p m from the west and No 44 arriving from the east at 8 24 a m city time.
The Commies of suns in charge completed preparations for the Flag Day program tonight at the lodge home. Club experts expect to entertain many members and G. A. H. post 70 will be guests of honor. Relics from the post were moved to the club figure. The event will begin promptly at eight o'clock.
A crowd greets returning Illinois suffragists as they arrive from Springfield. Grace Trout and Medill McCormick address the group while Chicago suffrage supporters, including Grace Morrison, celebrate the passage of the Illinois suffrage resolution. A baby accompanying the mothers in the parade is named as the youngest participant.
Thousands of Irish gathered in Philadelphia to dedicate a new tablet at St. Mary’s Church marking the burial site of Commodore John Dory, hailed as the founder of the American navy. City and state officials, including City Attorney Ryron, attended the services.
Early Monday morning Miss Tenn Melanee Winstant plans a Findley Lake trip with six former Presbyterian Sunday School students. The party includes Inez King, Margaret Moffet, Helen Johnson, Alte Woodring, Myra Crapser, and Dorothy Whiteley who will travel by automobile and stay at the cottage for the entire week.
William H. Brady, a Civil War trooper saved by John King, writes about the veteran’s service and death featured in the Memorial Day issue. Brady hopes to meet John King at the Gettysburg reunion. G. O. King replies that John was killed at Ream’s Station twenty seven days after his enlistment.
Copy reads as a fashion promotion urging readers to adopt Steen-Bloch Smart Suits, claiming England and America approved Steen-Bloch styles. It promises confidence and individuality, appealing to spring fashion trends and urging readers to visit big mirrors and shop today.
Mixed legible fragments describe Sam Jacobson and Co advertising premier tailoring and a Civil War era rescue of a Brady who was shot in the neck. John King held Brady on horseback to escape Rebels, with Brady reported wounded and alive in Lilly, Pennsylvania. The piece also notes the funeral of Mrs. Julia Smith and attendees from Franklinville, Teresa, and Warren.
All Odds Pollows Rebekahs and friends are asked to gather in their parlors Sunday afternoon at B o'clock for Memorial services by order of the Committee.
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