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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
2
The State Fire Marshal’s annual warning to the public about Fourth of July fire risks is echoed by local fire department officials. The message cites numerous fire disasters and urges continued public caution regarding fire crackers and explosives.
Residents along the swampy division between two railroads allege poor drainage and dumping of objectionable material. They claim heat worsens the stench and urge city officials to compel railroads to fix the nuisance.
An earthquake in Gravina province caused the roof of a schoolhouse at Regiano to collapse injuring many children and adults. Additional injuries followed from collapsing houses as tremors continued near Mount Vesuvius with ongoing seismic activity reported.
United Press reports the federal plan for the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific merger was presented to the District Court in St Paul. The plan calls for selling 38 million dollars of Southern Pacific to the Pennsylvania railroad and 1 million to Baltimore and Ohio, with rest held in trust and voted only by court direction. McReynolds backs the plan but cautions future government action remains possible.
United Press reports Congress will take real action this afternoon in probing alleged federal tabbles after an executive session called by Chairman Overman. John Kir won Jr. of the National Manufacturers Association may be subpoenaed along with all connected to Colonel Mulhall’s report. Witnesses ordered to appear on July 9 will reveal Gompers targets, attempts to bribe Nim to halt labor protection bills, and similar efforts against Mitchell and Morrison.
United Sourcesto say the Progressive party marks its first birthday with a Newport celebration July 1 2 and 3 led by Colonel Roosevelt with Nay Day address on July 2. A big clam bake precedes the business meeting and July 3 features Gifford Pinchot presiding and Henry Smith of Connecticut giving the main address. Jane Addams will return from Europe to attend the Newport events July 2.
Read Messner of Erle was in charge of services yesterday at Emmanuel Church. The edifice hosted an impressive service with choir music praised by an unusually large audience. In Rev. G. H. Sharpley’s enforced absence for health reasons, the local parish’ organization sustained the weekly Sunday morning services.
A number of local Elks plan to attend the B. P. O. E. reunion in Rochester.
The Rochester lodge has spent about twenty thousand dollars on a major expansion and will host the 49th annual Grand Lodge convention. Total funds of sixty thousand dollars are available for the celebration with thousands of attendees expected. Principal meetings occur in Convention Hall while headquarters remain at the Rochester Lodge home during the reunion.
United Press reports in London fourteen days in jail were given to militants who raided Downing Street the residence of cabinet ministers. The raid was led by Sylvia Pankhurst, aged 22, and others involved were sentenced to similar terms. Miss Lennies, released after self starvation, was rearrested and incarcerated by police.
Mayor Alexander warns of continued blockage by Pennsylvania railroad. West Wayne street with two sidings has been obstructed for hours on several days. Yesterday complaints cite yard crew leaving cars across part of the First Ave crossing.
The excerpt suggests a philosophy of managing personal difficulties by avoiding projecting one’s own problems onto others. It emphasizes self containment and responsibility in handling life’s burdens rather than spreading distress.
The United States Chair Company plant will close for about one week possibly two. Management aims to finish cleaning and remodeling begun after a busy period. A small crew stays to repaint the shop and adjacent buildings while the rest enjoy a vacation. The business office remains open.
Report from Columbus describes a late night frog fishing gathering on the lake. A summer cottage party used a powerful auto searchlight, prompting eight boats to scatter when illuminated. Deputies assigned to patrol the area found activity entertaining as frogs were reportedly being taken illegally in recent weeks.
Reported by United Press Cleveland June 30 indicates a cave-in at an excavation site killed about thirty workers and left four missing. Fire fighting apparatus tampered with. hose lines diverted, suggesting an insider knew the location. Police and rescuers recovered three bodies and expect few of the others to be found alive.
A major blaze last night leveled Scotch Castle in Glasgow, described as Scotland’s costliest and most famous fortress. Fire investigators suspect incendiary origins, with authorities citing extensive damage and the castle’s collapse. Local officials urged calm as observers spoke of the historic loss.
Fragmentary text discusses an ancient rope maker from 2000 years before Christ and the loss of his craft and homeland. mentions Egyptian sculptures proving rope art existed long before historical records and hints at early skill development. The passage shifts to a humorous unrelated dialogue about eating and plans for Sunday.
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