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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1913
Page
1
At seven this morning the main shaft at the Corry Chair Company plant broke again in the same spot as weeks ago. Production halted except for the upholstering department. a new shaft will be installed and welding skipped. Officials suspect misalignment of bearings causing repeated fractures.
The London market shows no obvious reaction to Morgan’s death as the exchange opens and the issues of interest to the corporation remain steady, with no notable breaks or shifts observed.
Wickford the renowned pitcher met local officials and fans in Corry to discuss assembling a semi professional squad for the coming season. No lineup changes were finalized though a few new names are likely. a Memorial Day game with Pittsburgh and Corry teams is anticipated as arrangements near completion.
Wall Street opened with great excitement as news of J. P. Morgan’s death circulated. Firms with Morgan interests act to steady markets after a sudden drop as exchanges try to recover.
The Italian report from Rome notes J. P. Morgan is gravely ill with no organic disease, but extremely weak. His son in law Herbert Satterlees and the doctor say a reaction speedily is needed. Morgan had grown rapidly weaker since Wednesday and cannot be nourished.
Olin W Bracken of Corry describes his rescue during Sharon flood events. He rode a trolley to the city with a fellow traveler from Pittsburgh, followed by a trek in a rowboat through flooded farmland to reach Sharon. They sheltered at Whitehouse hotel before a collapse forced evacuation to a Jewish dentist’s office. They endured near ten foot water, limited food, and improvised rescues in the high water as the town flooded.
The Adams Express Company and partner lines announce they will carry free of charge monetary donations and relief supplies to flood victims in Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky and adjacent districts. Shipments to municipal authorities or organized relief committees will be accepted for distribution. H G Ransburg Superintendent.
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