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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
6
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a currency transition with pounds and shillings in an unspecified context. The readable text lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes to identify full events or actions.
President Woodrow Wilson signed the tariff bill at 9 10 p m in a formal ceremony witnessed by lawmakers and invited guests. He delivered a lengthy address about freeing the economy from monopolistic power, expressing hope that true freedom will come when credit is placed under public control.
The accompanying table outlines tariff changes effective today under the Wilson-Underwood Simmons bill. Sugar rates shift from 8.6 to free by March 1 1916, with various commodities adjusted to new entitlements and prices including barley and other staples. Prices and dates reflect the bill’s transitional schedule as of now.
A damaged OCR item lists various goods and prices with odd spellings, then shifts to a legislative timeline. It mentions bills about reducing living costs, wholesale price adjustments, and tax measures for higher incomes, with dates from April to September about introductions, referrals, and passage steps. The piece resembles a fragmented historical record of price changes and public policy debate.
Albany report details defense and prosecution maneuvers as Governor Sulzer weighs testifying. Herrick and Hinman prep strategy while potential witnesses, including Judge Cullen and Hankin, loom. Court timetable pins trial likely by midweek with decision due by Saturday to resume appeals.
Wealthy William Decker of Williamsport Pennsylvania claims Trude Ream a two year old girl confessed to three arson attempts at the Decker home. Detectives traced evidence to her after she worked as a maid then in a State College restaurant. Decker says she sought to burn the home to hide robberies including a stolen diamond from a brooch and blood traces in a ring. He says he will not prosecute.
A collage of sale and wanted notices including a two wheeled canopy top buggy, a Smith typewriter, and multiple room rentals. Entries request inquiries at various street addresses in Portland and nearby, with several help wanted notes and a pet horse listing. Also includes a probate notice naming William Limbard and an administrator.
In the Court of Common Pleas of John Mramor County a subpoena in divorce No 89 September term 1913 to Johnny Mramor Respondent You are summoned to appear before a court of Common Pleas at the Pa on the first Monday to November 1913 to show cause why Inez Mramor your wife should not be divorced from you. BARLY W MOOMY Sheriff Oct 8 1919.
A historical clipping shows varied real estate and sale notices including eight room house with modern improvements at 416 W Church St, a Bowmay farm of about 18 acres north of the city, a residence at 259 West Washington Street, and other household goods sales. Also advertised is a church bell sale from Congregational Church at Pleasant Street and Fourth Avenue, plus a modern houses offer with barn and garden, all from local residents and brokers. The text is fragmentary and includes names and contact hints such as Frank Harwood and Leo D. Barlow.
Washington reports indicate the two governments are at a virtual deadlock over the Japan note regarding Japanese rights of land or worship in the United States. The White House indicated an American reply was imminent, but no state department preparations are underway. The dispute centers on equal rights for Japanese subjects nationwide, with the U.S. maintaining its position. Separately, real estate ads list properties for sale and rent in Corry and Erie, Pennsylvania, including a 106 acre farm and several homes with prices and contact details.
Wanted poultry and eggs. Ship to W A Tuttle at 169 Boott St, Buffalo, N Y. Bonded Commedon Merchant. The exclusive poultry dealers in Buffalo.
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