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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1914
Page
1
In Mesto City a Huerta firing squad executed one hundred forty nine mutineers at Jojutla fortress. Men were shot in squads of twelve in rapid succession, their bodies buried in a trench after the day’s end.
Vincent Powers signs a three year contract at 26000 dollars annually with trainer Garrett in Paris riding for major European turfmen. The Corry Boy, now in Nice, receives mount bonuses and has spent three years in Europe, climbing from a top continental rating to among the continent's leading jockeys.
General Charles Miller recounts his opposition to liquor licenses during the Venango County license court session held at the Exchange Hotel. He denounces the liquor traffic as a damning curse and backs the dry cause as witnesses from Franklin testify on the second day.
Clyde Marinan was jailed on an assault charge after a dispute at the family residence and a second arrest, Charlee Smith was held on a separate assault charge after officers used force. A man fined for an earlier incident and a fight at a South Center Street theater also drew police attention as bystanders clashed with security.
The Corry City League plans to omit midweek games this season and schedule a doubleheader each Saturday. Rain delays may push postponed games to the following Wednesday, but all four teams will play Saturdays, simplifying the schedule for .
Stacy Baker, a prominent local newspaper writer known for humor and verse, died this morning at his father’s home on Maule Avenue after heart complications. He was 35, married two years ago to Edna Armstrong, and had worked for the Journal and several Pittsboro papers. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from Corry Lodge, with private services.
Early morning in Chicago saw a bandit surge after all street lights failed. A Briggs Hotel clerk was robbed of 160 dollars. manager William Stormer was wounded in a failed pursuit. At Thompson's Restaurant bandits took 15 dollars. D. K Borland was knocked unconscious and robbed on Main Street.
A life term inmate escapes Joliet prison after gaining trust and slipping away with police searching for him. The convict, jailed for murder and robbery in the 1900s, was noted for killing two saloon keepers and other felonies.
Reports from Venturilly and surrounding townships indicate rising enrollment during registration days. Data from Wayne and Concord counties show a notable uptick in pupil numbers, with primary and township totals contributing to the overall increase.
Norrisburg Pennsylvania March 18 the board of pardons granted clemency under recommendations for two men. Mike Madar of Somerset had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment and Fred McDonnel of Crayford received a full pardon.
A report from Nogales describes a raid by Yaqui Indians on a ranch owned by an American named Dingfelder about ten miles from Nogales, New Mexico. The raiders resisted a rancher escort, two Indians were killed, and many cattle and mules were driven off. a separate note mentions an Englishman found stabbed and buried at Juarez.
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