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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
2
A contested rider to an appropriation bill sparks outrage over a press law that mirrors medieval limits. Critics call the tactic cowardly and undemocratic, arguing such provisions threaten free speech and proper legislative process.
A Brooklyn newspaper questions the August 24 1912 act, arguing it infringes press freedom. The piece notes the Journal’s ownership and circulation openness, recounts its growth from 500 to over 1800 daily copies, and criticizes a provision requiring disclosure and marked advertising.
Titusville October 1 Bert Greer 38 of Oil City was killed this forenoon when the horse bolted a wagon and he fell against a curb. He had recently left the National Biscuit Company to return to a restaurant job. His skull and chest were crushed and he died instantly. Mrs Thoms Aduis of Mentiville, Franklin, is his surviving spouse with her husband’s name missing in parts of the report.
Louis Feiman a tailor at Turnpike Roadowned shop waives preliminary examination before Alderman Moray and bound over to the county court for trial on charge of using an illegal union label. He claims a right to use the label, says his shop holds a union charter, and seeks a court of record to defend the charge. He vows to push the case to the finish.
The Lippan Building on West Main Street now owned by H M Norton has been leased by Robert Patterson Agency to citizens from Edinboro who will take possession on October 1. They will stock dry goods and notions, operate a four cash business, renovate one room for the new firm, and relocate Bull Moose Headquarters with major Brown returning. The exact location of the new headquarters has not yet been decided.
Funeral held this morning for John T. O'Brien Wis at St Thomas church. Large gathering attended a high mass conducted by Rev Father Tracy. Pry McKeeney spoke. William Duke and sister Florence sang a duet. Pallbearers included Will Spielman John Cullen Archie Lyons Fawn Woodring High Olaii and George Welve. Knights of Columbus members and Ry Corry Metal Furniture Company employees attended. Interment followed at St Thomas Cemetery.
Trimble's Dance Hall opens season with Friday night dance at Kof Hall. Admission listed. dancing school sessions start next week.
The Miller biplane shipped to Irvington will likely return to Corry soon for more testing. Landowners withdrew permission, fearing crowds and damage, but a new field east of Corry at Andrew Johnson’s provide better weather for tests. Local residents anticipate successful operation of Corry's first biplane.
In a testy exchange before the Clapp committee Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania faced sharp charges from William Flinn, who denied offering him large sums to secure a U S Senate seat. Flinn cited his role in nominating Roosevelt loyalists and disclosed detailed campaign spending by pro Roosevelt forces and major donors in the 1912 Republican contest.
Yesterday Corry’s veteran liveryman A R Taylor marked forty years in business in the city. He came from Jamestown New York and began in the old Earle barn at Mill and South streets, later moving to a larger location and finally the present fine livery estab lishment. He has built a successful, neat, convenient operation with wide acquaintance throughout the region.
The Republican City Committee met last night at City Solletter Kincaid's offices and organized for the coming campaign. Arthur Lyons Way was named city chairman with Walter Heigham as vice chairman, Nelson Waters as treasurer, and J. T. Barker as secretary. The committee endorsed Penrose stand-pat candidates and will push Humwinny Wales to endorse them locally.
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