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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
5
A partial OCR reads like a garbled note about people present at a port scene on a given day. Several names and actions are unreadable or missing, leaving a vague, clipped account of participants and events. The fragment lacks clear dates, places, or outcomes.
In Jamestown and Lake Erie region, the Lake Erie and Western Railway plans limited train service as negotiations continue. Superintendent Te Y W Smith expressed optimism that crews will pass required exams for conductors and engineers, while some workers remain blocked by the strike. Commuter boat and mail services run on a reduced schedule, with arrangements to shuttle passengers from Mayville to Jamestown and back, and steamers resuming regular service.
On June 19 the electrocution act became law in Pennsylvania with Governor Tower approving the measure. The method applies to murder convictions after this date and will be carried out at the new Western Penitentiary in Centre County, funded by a $50,000 appropriation for necessary facility improvements and equipment.
A Corry, Pennsylvania resident touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the best kidney medicine, claiming they cured back and head pain after years of trouble. The testimony features a customer letter dated 1906, urging use and noting broad dealer availability and a 50 cent price from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
Fragmented OCR lists medicines and ailments with archaic spellings. Mentions combines remedies for indigestion asthma constipation headaches hay fever and neural or locomotor issues. Includes an address line for a D C office.
Newspaper account details Hewitt’s alleged mental instability amid his attempt to stop the race for the gold cup. It notes a diary from 1912 mentioning morbid thoughts, references to suffragettes, and plans to “fight against the conventions of morality.” Also records Hewitt’s education, wealth, Cambridge ties, and lack of accomplices in the plot.
Edward Taydon Weston arrived in Jamestown after a sixty day walk from New York to Minneapolis. He was greeted by hundreds along the route and escorted by Boy Scouts to Ely Hall for a short speech. Weston and companions departed Salamanca early yesterday and walked to Falconer before continuing toward Jamestown, with rest stops noted at Leach’s Farm and other nearby homes.
P A Stovall, noted Southern newspaper figure, has been appointed minister to Switzerland. The appointment elevates his journalistic and diplomatic career as he prepares to assume duties in Bern. Local colleagues praise his extensive press background and international experience.
Tallahassee reports indicate a tornado struck the Florida Keys on Wednesday night. Dead and injured numerous with several hundred feared drowned. coast watchers and fishermen provide mixed estimates amid widespread wreckage and delayed rescue efforts.
An advertisement touts Bun Cura Ointment as a universal healer for running sores fever sores burns bruises and more claiming rapid relief with no scarring. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer and cites Thomas Downey and N F Ames & Co as guarantors. Also promotes San Cura Soap as a skin cleanser available at Thompson Medical in Titusville, Pa.
A House resolution orders a three member committee to investigate a powerful lobby in the Capitol. The vote passed 118 to 6 to probe alleged efforts to defeat or emasculate key legislation. The committee may compel witnesses and report findings by June 26, 1911.
The Cemetery Auxiliary of Columbus held a pleasant meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Emmett Curtis. Thirteen ladies attended and an embroidered waist pattern was given to Mrs. Garrett Bensfak. Aprons were marked for sale and more material will be purchased. Receipts totaled 11.80 for the event. The next meeting is July 2 with Mrs. Belle Baker. Columbus will celebrate July 4 with a town park picnic and amusements. local cemeteries show care and improvement.
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