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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1913
Page
1
The local fur dealers report an early rush of quality skins shipped to the city with mink coon and other furs flowing in from Forest County and surrounding trapping areas. Officials expect heavy business as the season nears December first with Corry concerns and domestic demand boosting trade.
United Press dispatch reports a Spanish vessel Balmes traveling from Havanna to Barcelona aflame off Cape Race. The Carmanta stands by, rescuing crew and a handful of passengers as Cunard officials verify the incident and await details.
Contractor Kohl of the McCarthy company begins concrete footings for Corry's new federal building as trenches are prepared in heavy clay. Footings will be 12 inches deep and two feet ten inches wide with brick foundations to follow. Concrete mixed by hand due to weather concerns, officials aim to stage work to withstand freezing and avoid rush work.
A local notice announces the Monday sale of the Miller property by residents of the third ward. The document notes inquiries about owed funds and warns recipients who already offered goods to proceed with caution after receiving prior warnings.
United Press dispatch from El Paso reports Mexican rebels under General Villa capturing Juarez across the Rio Grande after hours of street fighting. American guards moved to bridges and Fort Bliss reserves were sent as casualties mount, including a U S citizen killed while crossing to view the battle.
Fragmentary lines describe a missing Corry lad seeking messages from friends and family. The jumbled text mentions a fete and local events, with references to locations, people, and potential leads. Readers are asked to share any information about the boy’s whereabouts.
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