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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
2
A classified department insertion discusses a possible restriction on watercraft speeds. The document also notes that in September, sixty three people or more than two daily were killed by vehicles in New York streets, citing the Pittsburgh Gazette Times quote about vulgar dances from a French dragatct.
Yesterday at the North Center street crossing a horse pulling a car had its hoof caught beneath a rail. A crowbar freed the hoof and the horse was able to rise. The rear leg suffered a badly sprained injury. The incident is described as a particularly peculiar accident for the locality.
Officials warned that 418 miners in the Cardiff mine at Singhen yad faced doom as a fire spread through the western galleries. By 5 p.m. local time, 415 men were confirmed still inside and cut off from fresh air supplies.
Attorney John J. Stanchfield for the prosecution offered to amend the articles of impeachment to reopen the trial of former New York Governor William Sulzer. He proposed that if reopened, Sulzer’s side could present Governor Sulzer and any witnesses they choose to counter the evidence. Lewis Marshall, Sulzer’s counsel, denounced the move as a bankruptcy plea and said the prosecution had already begun.
The prosecution's case against the accused executive collapsed as the argument over the suggestion of Stunchfield failed. An adjournment was taken at the end of Votook, marking a pause in proceedings.
Local rail circles report two new passenger trains may join the Hilols division next Sunday between Buffalo and Meadville. Officials have not confirmed details but rumor suggests Corry will gain one extra train daily in each direction.
A freight of two horses and a crew of Kansas mules valued at $2 per load arrived Saturday morning and were taken to the Eisett farm to be wintered. The long-eared animals completed the journey in good shape, with the freight bill exceeding $200, reported Bradford Rea.
Washington October 14. The resignation of Henry Lane Wilson ambassador to Mexico during the Taft regime was formally accepted after the inauguration and delayed due to U S relations with Huerta. Officials say relief from the State Department allows Wilson to begin a public series of statements explaining his conduct in the Mexican affairs.
Community urged to donate staples and bedding as hospital catalogs need includes canned goods jelly tables and other essentials. Organizers ask volunteers to notify the hospital if offering articles and a collector will call. Limited state funds push for generous donations this year.
Local Holy Name Society members from Corry will travel to Erie next Sunday for a Holy Name parade. Rev John LaFarge, a direct descendant of Commodore Perry, will speak after the demonstration at Villa Maria grounds. He was invited by Rev J J Donnlan, diocese chancellor, and agreed to address the gathering.
Notes on a July celebration for Brie and John LaVarge Sr's family, detailing a Holy Name demonstration expected to attract about 6,000 men wearing badges and carrying flags. William Gredier presides as grand marshal with a unity of branches forming a march and assembly, followed by open air services at Ville Marie academy grounds led by Rev. LaParge.
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