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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
1
Ay United cordite district reports eighteen entombed miners rescued overnight after a deadly explosion and fire. officials say twenty nine others may still be reachable in a distant section not yet reached by the fire damp. Canary canaries deployed to aid rescue workers as efforts continue and hope fades for full recovery.
Rural residents report a shooting on W Wickwire farm Saturday. Two youths, under sixteen, used a shotgun injuring a young colt likely killing it. Dr Greenfield tends the animal as farmers note increased gunfire and damaged fences across fields near Columbus and Spring Creek.
Police detained a deranged visitor in the town last evening after he caused a disturbance in the post office lobby. Night Clerk McCray called for help, Officer Spencer responded, and the man was taken to the lockup before further action.
In London on October 15 militant suffragists interrupted the royal carriage carrying King George VI and the Queen, attempting to petition amid a mob. Police detained one protester while another hurled copies of The Suffragette into the carriage area, amid disruption to the Connaught wedding procession.
Chairman DeRosmy announced plans for a Halloween mask ball to wind up the affairs week. A parade, silver cups, and prizes for best window displays will be awarded to local merchants. The Armory is leased for the event, with expectations of a successful evening. Frank Skuse, brother of Peter Skuse, arrived from Meadville to take charge of the remains and arrange burial in Randolph, N C.
Corry residents face a heavy expense as a 15 inch sewer under West Washington Street caves in Friday. City officials, with Engineer Dickson and Contractor Love, decide to mobilize crews to reconstruct possibly 100 feet of pipe. A steam pump from Water Supply Co. dams the water, while work begins along Bennett property amid fears of quicksand. Meanwhile A H Kinney, missing since July 27 1912, has been found in a Pittsburg hospital by his daughter Miss Kinney.
Corry Grange plans a large anti bond issue good roads meeting next Saturday at the Johnson building. If Frank N. Moore of Rome Bradford Co cannot attend, Parmer Creasy will speak. Officers are sending posters district wide to attract a record crowd and promote good roads on a pay as you go plan.
The Knights of Pythias held a popular meeting on the third floor of the city building. About thirty new members have joined in recent months, boosting the total active membership to about 125. The Gorry council, one of the oldest in the city, dates back over 85 years and is experiencing renewed activity after a period of slower growth. Weather outlook notes colder temperatures tonight and Thursday.
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