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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1910
Page
2
A fragmentary notice hints at a humorous local item about a rooster and its role or reputation in town life, mentioning marly turf and a playful feud with Puck. The brief suggests a light, whimsical theme rather than a reportable event.
The speaker argues there are over one hundred wood shoe makers of high grade offering near identical prices within ten cents per pair. For nine years of selling, customers have received equal value, and the claim is that no more was promised than fair quantity for the money.
Cobham Virginia May 21 A motorist resisted by a man claiming Sheriff Hales Chanier of New York. The assailant forced the motorist to aid in halting a frightened horse. A scuffle left both riders in a ditch with minor injuries. Community farmers reportedly used firearms to stop motor traffic.
A renegade group attacked the Marion colony in the Sonora mountains of Mexico, driving off many livestock and horses and prompting a hunt for the assailants led by J. Taylor. The incident marks a period of renewed colonial tension with the nearby Indian forces. In related news, Treasury announces a silver lifesaving medal for John J. Cahill of Salem Mass for bravery in rescuing nine people from drowning in Salem Bay.
Professor Bela reports a distant earthquake detected by the siesmograph at Lathach Observatory. The shock, measured at around 6,500 miles away, lasted approximately one hour and twenty four minutes. The unnamed Italian region is noted in the telegraphic report. The piece also briefly mentions dietary items and trade conditions affecting Italian workers.
A jagged account traces the telescope from Galileo’s era to early marvels. It notes the first use on January 7 and mentions early figures Lippersley and a Middelburshop, with discussion of small magnification and the progression to larger sighting tubes and Venice’s fame.
Washington May 24 Secretary of the Navy Meyer has practically decided to appoint Thomas J Cowle pay director and general storekeeper at the naval academy Annapolis to be paymaster general of the navy succeeding Eustace Rodgers who will retire The formal announcement will be made this week Rodgers has forwarded his retirement papers for rear admiral approval
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