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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1913
Page
2
The Philadelphia Ledger views the overall display as a strong American response against Mexico, praising restraint and leadership. It contrasts foreign tensions with a President who maintains a steady, level head at the helm.
Bert J Seon will leave the Tribune-Republican to join the Anti-Saloon League as assistant to Rev A Van Fossen in Hele District. He will head the League Headquarters, relocate his family there, and bring two and a half years of Allegheny College study plus extensive temperance speaking. He leaves amid high esteem for his newspaper work and with plans to pursue religious and oratorical duties.
A massive blast at Alpha Portland Cement in Mar n y creek released 120000 tons of rock and created a 61 foot deep 6 inch diameter job with 11 tons of dynamite in No 4 quarry. Spectators traveled long distances to witness the explosion and felt shock waves from the blast.
A Corry man was arrested in Uniontown after the death of his companion by her own actions in a hotel room. W. A. Williams, a traveling photographer, says he lectured her on smoking and later she drank a mixture of chlorine and liquor before dying. He was locked up but faced no charge, with reports noting the woman formerly lived in Condersport.
Paris reports a belief that Mrs Pankhurst plans to enter the United States covertly if needed. She has left Trouville to rest from London activities and to avoid jail. Friends say she may be with Christobel and possibly in Copenhagen. London militants vow to oppose any ban.
Enslington D C Sept 2 Senate inquiry hearings hear testimony alleging Pennsylvania coal operators caused the 1912 West Virginia strike to aid marketing. B W Shipley of Tutt borough testifies he learned from a prominent official in the seal section that Pennsylvania operators fought to stir trouble in West Virginia.
Special to dourant Lark reports the Corry murder trial of Mrs Phoebe Weheht and Miss Merl Kelly opened this Wednesday. As the day’s evidence rested the district attorney announced he had presented all state evidence. Judy Diannn Kunvold for the defense opened with a brief address. Judge L Alexander of Corry testified as the first defense witness. Evidence gathering could extend into tomorrow or later, with the defense calling many witnesses. The defense questioned the strength of the state case, noting Koll’s confession to hiring the shal.
The New York and St. Louis Flyer on the Pennsylvania line wrecked today at Wyle Ohio injuring fifteen. All steel equipment prevented any fatalities. no one was seriously hurt. The train, delayed thirty minutes leaving Columbus, was under Conductor Fallon and Engineer Rh. E. Rogers. Derailment blamed on wind.
In New York the Maxine Eliot Theatre hosted a late night rehearsal of The Live, a White slave drama censored by police. A prisoner in the gallery argued the film, while four officers escorted him out. Magistrate McAdoo ordered a writ against The Lure, with a hearing set for tomorrow. A minister in attendance defended the production’s moral aim, while Magistrate McAdoo criticized the coercive nature of the work.
Five workmen were buried in a cavern at the Morgan and Marshall Rubber Co plant. Bert Kerr and George Mann were rescued within an hour but seriously injured. Crews continued digging for hours for the remaining three victims without success.
Washington report on Glass Owen currency bill outlines majority praise for a flexible currency, potential $50,000,000 addition to money market in dire emergencies, and expanded banking access with foreign ties. Minority opinion questions Democrat caucus alignment and opposes compulsory federal reserve stock purchases and unlimited Fed Board powers. Also mentions Mrs Russell Sage gifting to Syraame educational institutes.
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