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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
2
The article denounces tactics in the mayoral race while praising candidate Ream’s public service record. It suggests opponents seize on his absence for private business to attack his character, though it notes his qualifications remain under scrutiny.
After rumors questioned his integrity and alleged a vote selling scheme, Mr. Ream published a firm refusal and challenged investigators to prove or disprove the charges. He offered to withdraw if a shred of truth existed, urging opponents to come forward and allow fair play in the campaign.
President Wilson today approved Secretary Red Held plan to investigate all cases where wages are cut or plants shut down as operators cite tariff changes. The approval also flags seeking Congress funding to conduct these investigations and allows tariff files to be raised modestly if federal inquiry finds price advantages.
A New York led protest spreads across cities urging Russia to condemn the Klet ritual murder trial of Mendel Bellis. A House of Bishops resolution backed by church leaders seeks to send a formal condemnation to the Russian ambassador and to the Metropolitan Holy Orthodox body. Congressmen announce plans to push a formal condemnation resolution to the czar via Secretary of State.
United Press reports rescue crews continued work at the mine in Valns of covering the bodies as fast as possible. At Oct 16 the total recovered was fifty three with no sign of living survivors and officials fear the number may grow as the search continues.
Albany October 18 The impeachment court adjourned today amid uncertainty over a final verdict. Officials say no open conclusion is expected this afternoon and possibly not until tomorrow or Friday. Senators reportedly intend to file their recorded arguments, delaying final closure on the articles of impeachment.
A large crowd gathered at Breefty building after reports a big black skunk was seen lurking in the Municipal building corridors near the Chief of Police office. Officer Snowcer chased the intruder up the stairs and down Center Street, with no injuries or incidents.
Funeral services for infant Marjorie Raehomp Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs J Ro Thompson were held yesterday at 2 30 p m at Wits Memorial church The Rev Herbert Shaw officiated and interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery Relatives from out of town included Mr and Mrs A Thompson and daughter Jane Conneautyne Pa Mr and Mrs F Schmacker and Mr and Mrs J L Hedges Warren Mr and Mrs C Thompson New Castle Miss Clara Schmocker Port Albany Mr and Mrs W T Foley Pittsburgh and Mr and Mrs G Hoffman Rochester NY
Members of Mrs Wettonburne Sunday School Class hosted a farewell party at Miss Seley’s Mott Street home in honor of Miss Varn Seley who leaves for Warren Ohio to start her new life There was a fine luncheon after which the group presented Miss Seley a small silver spoon as a keepsake acknowledging her long membership in the class.
Late today an appeal will be filed from the Dauphin county court ruling on the constitutionality of the new non partisan ballot. An appeal will also be made at Pittsburgh to seek a hearing of the petition later this week.
Contractor John Love started a steam pump to remove sewage from Gould street manhole. The pump runs day and night to clear the cave in at East Wayne Street intersection and support excavation efforts, delaying workforce start on the site.
Water in the cellar levels had risen about ten inches by noon. A 2000 Ag Possible and a wooden plug will be placed in the Gould atreatys.
Excavation of affected sewer portions will start after fixing manhole to prevent contents from passing into the Cayola section. The measure aims to restore proper flow and access for repair crews.
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