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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
2
The Pennsy Noontime train from Buffalo had a near disaster in the local yard when a brake beam broke and fell on West Main street tracks. The engineer halted the slow-moving locomotive, preventing a serious wreck, and a second engine was attached to tow the disabled locomotive to the west end yard.
In Harrisburg on May 1, the Senate passed a bill banning the obstruction of creeks and streams by dam building without prior permission from the State Waterways Commission. The measure has already cleared the House. Separately, a quail and game birds shooting ban failed in the Senate after debate, though the House had approved it last week.
Washington May 13 officials believe the United States will conclude a new treaty with Japan before the current dispute is settled. The agreement would define the exact status of Japanese residents in the United States. The talks between Bryant and Ambassador Chinda have reached common ground, with differences narrowing as discussions continue.
United Press Harrisburg May 13 reports the Schmidt Home Rule bill passed the Senate on final reading. The act lets cities decide for themselves on certain forms of city government and related matters, widening local self governance.
United Press reports Senator Kern defending a federal inquiry into West Virginia coal fields. The resolution, filed to study conditions, is set to be brought before the Senate this afternoon. Kern says the move serves humanity, while critics warn it may inflame tensions as the strike eases and workers return.
In Harrisburg on May 13 the Public Utilities measure sparked a heated house debate. Attorney General Bell interrupted by sitting beside Rockwell, who said Bell drafted sections of the bill and asked to stay. After a tense exchange, a vote allowed Bell to remain.
Cincinnati authorities brace for possible violence as striking street car workers reject arbitration terms offered by the company. The men allege the company ignores major wage and recognition demands and refuse union recognition arbitration. The company plans to run cars with imported strike breakers, risking renewed clashes with police and officials.
Sacramento May 12 Governor Johnson will send a long telegram to Secretary Bryan before night in reply to Bryan’s request that he delay arguing the Webb bill. No hint was given on the telegram’s nature.
Washington May 13 Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania loudly opposes the Democrats tariff plan. Indications of a party split appear as Penrose demands the hearing be finished before referral to committee. It is believed Borah Kenyon and Cummings may side with the Democrats rather than oppose the schedule.
The Stratford Shakespeare Club held its annual banquet at the Phoenix Hotel to mark Shakespeare's birthday on April 28. Due to several members' absence the event was postponed to last evening with a fine dinner and informal remarks, followed by a gathering at the Bagley residence on East Smith Street.
More than three thousand delegates gathered in Reading Pennsylvania for the Twelfth Annual Convention of the State Federation of Labor. After the invocation and address by President Mourer, reports were read and discussions on pending state labor legislation began. The federation plans hearings in Harrisburg tomorrow before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Child Labor bill and related measures, with sessions resuming in Reading Thursday morning.
Buffalo Business Men's Association plans a special train arrival in Corry on June 11 at 4 66 p.m. The group will stay until 6 25 p.m. for informal meetings with Corry business leaders and a possible Chamber reception. Local firms may host activities and the Chamber will arrange a reception room gathering.
Mayor Alexander, City Engineer Dickson and council members visited the Spring Street sewer intake near Church Street. Property owner George Sullinger proposed a covered drain to divert odors from the mouth of the sewer. Authorities reportedly favor the plan, with Sullinger offering to buy the lot if improvements proceed.
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