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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
2
A newspaper column argues against ageist limits in public service and business. It cites the Atlanta Constitution and Philadelphia Press, noting many leaders are older, not youths, and that age should not bar appointment as notaries public. It cites Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as examples.
Montreal reports from Caldwell near Herron's Bay describe the sinking of rails as reasonable for the department and state the Imperial Tilted of the Canadian Pacific rolled into Lake Superior. The sole fatality is fireman O'Connor who was drowned while the cars stayed on the grade.
Washington November 21 The Democratic Steering Committee announced the present extra session of Congress will not adjourn but will continue with the regular session in December. No caucus on the new currency bill will be held for now while debate continues with Sen Owen slated to speak next Monday in favor of the original administration bill.
Deputy Moynahan, newly assigned from Philadelphia to this city, has begun inspections of several local firms and venues. He underscores adherence to law and plans to rotate deputies through new territories. Capt. M.N. Hhakors, longstanding Northwest District chief, was reassigned to Philadelphia while Moynahan took over the local duties.
Atlantic City details a perilous sewer rescue as workers battle floodwaters in a three mile stretch. A worker named Bowers disappears after a fall into a manhole while others rush to recover him as the rising tide complicates the effort.
Reports from Peoria say Congressman May and Congressman Stone dispute the backing of postmaster jobs as the Senate considers Pindell’s ambassadorial appointment to Russia. The public disagreement may influence the confirmation debate next week.
J A Erickson a veteran tailor in room 4 Powell block beside Barlow Hardware offers cleaning pressing altering and repairing in a workmanlike manner as listed.
Readable text hints at a Thanhouser and Reliance drama feature shown tonight with a strong emphasis on a major showcase. Details are incomplete but suggest a prominent film presentation and advertising push.
Secretary of State Bryan ridicules a London cabling claim that President Wilson would shift Mex policy to recognize Huerta. He insists the United States will not recognize Huerta and notes safety for the Maderistas under U.S. protection, likely to be moved by battleship and merchant ship transfer at sea.
A Texan captain reports a large number of vessels available to evacuate American refugees from Tampico as rebels close in. Plans for a general attack were rumored for the next morning while all wire comunications with Tampico have been cut for days and ships face overtaxed wireless.
Paris aviator astonishes crowds by performing two thousand loop the loops in succession and a final drop from a hundred feet, recovering his biplane only seventy feet from the ground. Spectators hail the daring feat as unrivaled in aerial daring.
United Press report from Pittsburg states policemen Lou Kennelly and Peter Lavery found guilty of complicity in the deaths of two girls Cathlean Byrnes and Anna Butler who died after swallowing bichloride of mercury, with verdict read this morning.
The Patterson Apartments at Park and West Washington streets near completion as Melroy and Emerson install a large steel cornice made in St. Louis. The exterior is nearly finished aside from minor details and wage work ends today. Interior work has begun with lathing and plastering underway.
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