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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
1
Secretary Porter of the Chamber of Commerce pushed a Wednesday closing petition tied to the Guy Baseball Team, facing opposition from about ten merchants. Six key groups including butchers grocers jewelers barbers and druggists may vote to close Wednesday afternoons, with more lines yet to be visited.
In Columbus, Justice Brows presides over an assault case involving WIM Nantes and Michael Flaherty from Spring Creek. The May 12 dispute at Nantes’s store led to Flaherty allegedly striking Nantes after an argument over property. Nantes sought a warrant for Flaherty following the incident.
Preparations underway at the United States Jackshow Company Wax plant as the smaller furnace is fired for the initial heat. HL W. Loli from OL City arrives to supervise and Martin Ressler oversees the pour of a fifteen ton charge.
Bishop Thoburn arrived from Meadville to address the Thursday prayer service at Hirst Methodist Church. He gave a brief review of early work and explained the general mission aims in a dig dued manner. He returned to Meadville by morning train and was hosted by Rev. Shaw.
Brin Pa May 2. In the room at 187 West Highteenth street engineer Jacob Demerla of the Pennsylvania railroad shot Marie James as she slept and then killed himself with a second shot The two were staying with Samuel Downs as lodgers for five days Marie James a waitress at the National hotel was not well known Demerlie earlier showed a wedding ring to friends after declaring an intent to marry The revolver and five cartridges were found one entry bullet killed Marie James another pierced Demerlie’s brain and a third entered his left hand Police were alerted by a witness who saw a man peering from the window and heard shots Mrs Downs knew nothing of Marie James or the couple
New York May 23 J M Anhut a noted young New York lawyer received a prison sentence of not less than two years at Sing Sing for offering a bribe of twenty thousand dollars to Dr Russell who headed Matteawan Hospital and was later removed for his role in the Khaw case.
A missing boy, Anmed Dunigan, last seen Saturday, is the subject of a local court inquiry. His family suspects a move with a group led by a man named Foley. Authorities in Youngstown and nearby towns are asked to locate him, while an uncle seeks a legal action to compel information.
Piah Warden Albert of Warren told the year Journal about a new law affecting the bass season opening date. The change moves the open date to May 1st from June 1st, previously limited to Lake Erie. Albert denied visiting Corry and said he would come next week to discuss road work and stream protections near Corry.
A prominent city clergyman from a large parish has conducted an independent inquiry into alleged gambling rooms. He reportedly visited two establishments, warned proprietors, and plans further action with sheriff and county authorities if more evidence emerges.
A special meeting of the Corry City Baseball League named Solomon and Dorian carnival company to stage a week long event June 9 to 14. The league will manage the carnival, share receipts, and hire the big act, enlarging the production with expanded games and performances in Corry and nearby Franklin and Meadville venues.
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