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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
2
The Gazette Times notes a reported Standard Oil Company move to a new gasoline extraction method that could raise supply and lower price by about four cents a gallon. Skeptics doubt the claim, suggesting consumers will need to see bills reflect the savings before trust dissolution becomes likely.
Somerset Pa September report states former Farmers’ Savings cashier Barron, charged with embezzling at least 300 from county poor fund deposits, killed himself by a pistol shot to the temple as deputies prepared to take him to court. The incident occurred at his father-in-law D. Stabl Barron’s home where he lived.
Mrs. E D Stone died Tuesday at her daughter’s home on Center Street. Survived by husband and five children including Mrs J A Roselle, Mrs O W Higer, Mrs Cora Atwell, Mrs Geo H Anderson, and J M Stone. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. at 702 N.Tententur Street.
The Nultone Company continues its extension by relocating the shipping department from the third floor of the Ajax building to the former Ajax foundry area. The laundry department gains space on the third floor as electrical laundering equipment is installed and a new sprinkling device is added, marking progress in modernizing the plant.
United Press reports New York City politics unsettled after Mayor Gaynor’s death and the loss of Gaynor allyship. Mitchull, the current alderman chief, remains viewed as mayoral candidate amid Republican support and Tammany caution. A wireless message from Gaynor signals the shifting power balance as Independents hint at subway expansion.
In Nusila Texas an armed clash at Carrizo Springs involved a band of Mexican smugglers and local deputies. One posse member was killed and two deputies were wounded as the outlaws, spotted near the border, attempted to move munitions. a pursuit continues with a second posse joining the chase and Governor Colquitt sending Texas rangers.
United Press report from Johnstown Pennsylvania dated September 11 states Schmuel VanOrmer editor of the Bedford Gazette was found dead beside his overturned car. Investigation shows he suffered a sudden apoplexy while driving causing the crash. VanOrmer was a prominent county resident and former Democratic organizer.
Attorneys for Harry K Thaw delay request for a habeas corpus hearing before Justice Chamberlain in Concord New Hampshire. New York State officials had not yet asked for a hearing by noon. Thaw to be arraigned before a justice of the peace at four o'clock on the fugitive from justice charge.
All persons having bills against the Patr Angociation are asked to present them for payment at once. This notice highlights immediate settlement and names Morgaridie, Becty, ady 8118 as related identifiers.
Justice Hasbrouck ruled Habeas corpus cannot restore Sulzer’s powers, stating Governor Bulzer’s impeachment by the New York Assembly deprives the ex executive of executive authority. The decision challenges Sulzer’s status as deposed and interrupts his attempt to free banker Roblin from a late prison term.
Fragmentary OCR note notes missing time references and unclear events. Readable bits suggest a timetable or rhythm reference from a Pale era page, but specifics remain uncertain.
Week after a North Center street crash, Andrew Nelson died at Corry hospital. Doctors had warned he might not survive the serious skull injury and fluid loss from the automobile collision. Nelson, a well known farmer, had been in critical condition since the crash. later reports confirmed his death shortly after noon.
Hundreds witnessed a daytime bank messenger hold up on Madison Street. Four masked men in a Ford seized about 4000 in cash and 10000 in checks from Warington McAvoy of the Garret Park State Savings Bank, then fled as police swarmed the streets. A tailor saw the car number starting with 540.
Johnstown Sept 11 The village of Carrolton with about 3000 inhabitants faced destruction this afternoon as a major fire raged. By noon two hotels, two large hay barns, a restaurant and several dwellings were already burning. Aid has been sought from nearby villages and districts.
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