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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
1
A Pennsylvania case reports a man accused of kidnapping a two year old infant. The alleged abductor fled by car after removing the child from the home, then returned the infant to the mother on North Central street. Police consider possible charges against the father as the investigation continues.
In a thin noon incident around 1140, three men Guignon Archie Taylor and Blair were erecting a galvanized iron cornice on the Cohen block when the plank gave way knocking them to the sidewalk from ten to twelve feet. Guignon suffered the worst injuries but is expected to recover. Taylor sustained arm scrapes and Blair escaped serious harm. The crooked cracked scaffold failed under three men. doctors treated Guignon at Jourdet's furniture store and he was later sent home.
A Corry woman narrowly escaped drowning after a fall from a lanai ledge to the Gallop place dock. A nearby well known local man pulled the victim from the water, sustaining a bad bruise and a heavy ducking. she was treated for injuries.
Large crowds line Center street as a famed pedestrian known as the Walker travels from Columbus to Weston. He appears in a distinctive outfit and speaks at Library Theater about experiences spanning forty to fifty years. After the lecture, Weston and party move to the Phoenix Hotel for the night before departing at dawn.
Harriitting Pa June 20 The three members of the House Lobby Investigating committee met this morning to set the first hearing for 2:30 PM The committee issued subpoenas to all House members to testify on the alleged Tree "flooze" room abuses in the state capitol They will pursue any improper approaches and influence on legislation Governor Tonerty says he will veto the State Wide Primary Bill if the Senate persists in demanding serial amendments to the Worksmen's Compensation bill The Senate opened with only three of forty members present and proceeded with several appropriations measures via the floor.
Thunder and storms predicted tonight and Saturday across the area as a weather system moves in. Expect gusty winds, possible hail, and potential localized downpours with the weekend outlook unsettled. Temperature swings and declining skies anticipated through tomorrow.
Erie tanning company project moves forward with local and regional partners. Attorneys Poke Northrop Haggerty and Selnhauser frame start up, with PO S Alstin as chemist and Selnhauser as superintendent. Plant on Ninth Street aims to produce high grade show leather by mid next month after overhauls and improvements.
A garbled river fishing note reports Parkhurst catching six muscallonge yesterday at Findley with Melgin Park hirst and North Center steel also involved. The morning catch allegedly included five muscallonge, followed by additional activity later in the day.
Yale faced Harvard in the Varsity and Freshman events at New Haven. Harvard won the Varsity race with a time of 14 52 and the Freshman race by a narrow margin, with Harvard finishing ahead. Large crowds observed top boats including the Nome with Vincent Aston aboard and the Dolphin carrying Secretary of the Navy Daniels and family.
A key witness who visited the East End crime scene is missing ahead of the Erie court trial. The defense is reportedly active, and rumors suggest a general impression of a verdict against the girl due to mitigating circumstances. Another man linked to the case is also said to be in trouble, though not wanted by the defense, with a subpoena attempt noted.
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