26 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1919
Page
1
City markets show a broad spread in fruit and vegetable prices with signs of price fixing. Dealers varied quotes from as low as 20 cents per box for berries to about 45 cents a dozen for eggs and 25 cents a box for tomatoes. Foremost factor cited is heavy rains damaging crops, with officials likely to crack down on gouging.
Philip Thompson, 14, son of John West Thompson, an American citizen, was kidnapped from his father’s ranch near Mexico City. He is being held by Mexican bandits for 1506 pesos, who threaten to execute him. The State Department has been advised and urgent representations have been made to the Mexican government.
Mrs Emma Hess of Altoona slipped stepping off a curb yesterday afternoon fell and fractured her left hip. She was taken to Harrisburg Hospital where the fracture was reduced.
A traffic violator parked on Verbeke street and refused to report at the police station after receiving a square red card. Patrolman Ross noted the offense and attached the card, which the driver left behind in the desk tray of Clarence O. Backenstoss, secretary to Mayor Keister, after arriving this morning.
Fair and warmer tonight and Sunday for Harrisburg and vicinity. Lows around 70 degrees. Moderate south winds. Susquehanna and tributaries continue to fall with a stage near 4.6 feet Sunday morning.
Developments today in the food situation in local markets show prices of all produce with a wider range between the highest and lowest figures. Hucksters circulate petition protesting fore stall ing ordinance and price fixing in evidence in city markets.
Hucksters in the city circulate a petition opposing the forestalling ordinance introduced by Commissioner W H Lynch. Lynch expects opposition from those affected by strict provisions and says the measure will pass without official opposition. Violators face heavy fines or imprisonment, deterring price fixing. Residents reading the published ordinance express appreciation and concern.
Mrs. William Hammond of Gorman Texas, mother of eleven, arrived at St Marys Hospital Hoboken to be by her critically ill son Ruel R Hammond 22. She mortgaged two horses and a cow for the fare and pays ten percent interest hoping he will recover and help pay the loan. She brought Texas bread to last on the trip amid high New York living costs.
Philadelphia is set aside as a landing site for the New York to Washington air mail route due to its distance from the central post office. Officials expect service to resume in fall once a method to drop mail in the city center is perfected. Secretary Baker urges rapid Regular Army reconstruction to field 18,000 commissioned officers amid scarce National Guard.
Charged with assault on Irwin M. Cassell Jr of 1444 Regina. Mr and Mrs David Hain and son Jacob of 150 North Fifteenth face hearings before Alderman DeShong Tuesday at 8 pm. The son faces a second assault and battery charge from Rose Fisher of 1444 Regina. All held on $300 bail.
The Sag Harbor struck a reef off Cuba while en route from Puerto Padre to Philadelphia. To lighten the ship and reach port, the crew threw overboard $100,000 worth of sugar. After jettisoning the cargo the vessel brought pumps into action and proceeded to Philadelphia with continuous pumping.
Washington July 26 The actual condition of Clearing House banks and trust companies for the week shows they hold 29,609,410 in excess of legal requirements. This marks an increase of 3,402,200 from last week.
Dauphin marks a two day celebration honoring World War veterans. Stores closed as the town displays patriotic colors, bunting, and evergreen arches. A parade led by veterans, patriotic and benevolent groups, and war relief organizations opens the festivities led by floats.
Scranton district United Workers delegates split over prohibition opposing nationwide bans. Resolutions urge exemption of beer 2.75 percent alcohol from the eighteenth amendment. Later, a clash erupted over a resolution calling for an election irregularities inquiry as insurgents and regulars exchanged epithets.
Four battleships of the Pacific fleet the New Mexico Arkansas Texas and New York were raised through Gatun locks in 1 hour 17 minutes marking the first passage with a unit of dreadnaughts. Admiral Hugh Rodman praised the maneuver as the fleet proceeded toward the Pacific Ocean. Georgia and Vermont joined the fleet at Colon as the voyage continued.
Washington July 2 6 Control over the exportation of arms and ammunitions to Mexico was delegated back to the State Department by a proclamation signed by President Wilson on July 21 and published today. Officials said no new policy and that laws would be strictly enforced by civil authorities with soldiers on border patrol assisting.
New York July 26 John Armstrong Chaloner won his 20 year legal fight for his sanity. Supreme Court Justice Ford granted discharge of the committee of his person and property, confirming Chaloner's claim of being sane and competent.
The body of Marvin L. Koons, 2623 Butler Street, Penbrook, a Yale graduate about 25, was found beneath a locked shower bath at the University Club on Market Street around 2:15 pm. Coroner Eckinger attributed death to heart failure likely triggered by a chill, with investigators noting the deceased had been in the bathroom for one to two hours. Hoover & Son undertakers prepared the body.
The Bulgarian peace delegation arrived at Lyons station this morning and was met by Colonel Henry for the Allies. They were escorted to the chateau Madrid at Neuilly for subsequent discussions.
Lykens and Wiconisco mark return of soldiers with a lengthy parade and memorial program. Veterans from the valley joined in ceremonies amid band concerts in the borough park. Chaplain Paul D. Whitman praised the Seventy-ninth Division's soldiers and recounted overseas anecdotes. Civil War veterans also attended the event.
Reports of marriages between American soldiers and German girls in the occupied area surfaced in Coblenz but no charges have been filed. Misunderstandings about anti fraternization regulations led chaplains to permit marriages before the peace treaty, later corrected by headquarters. Army orders will prohibit such marriages even after ratification.
City dealers forecast a broad price rise for winter apparel. In addition to a 50 percent advance for ready to wear, underwear and haberdashery are slated to creep up. Early lists show cotton underwear at 50 cents to 1 dollar, woolen underwear 1 to 2.25 dollars, shirts 50 cents to 1.50, neckties 25 to 1 dollar, and socks 25 to 75 cents.
City haberdashers predict sharp price hikes in fall and winter men’s wear with 50 to 100 percent increases over current levels which themselves exceed prewar prices. Neckwear and shirts see big jumps while collars are not to rise.
President Wilson, at the White House, weighs issuing a statement on proposed reservations to the Peace Treaty. He has written to Senator Lodge, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, about a Senate resolution for all documents from the Peace Conference. Advisers caution Taft letters were not written for publication and urge restraint in public interpretation.
Boston July 26 The Senate will ratify the League of Nations covenant without amendment but may qualify its endorsement Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska ranking Democratic member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations said he represented 46 Democrats and five or six Republicans who opposed any amendment He believed all proposed amendments would be beaten by six to twelve votes The only doubt was the phraseology of the ratification resolution which might include qualifying terms
Paris July 26 The Supreme Council discussed the force for Rhineland occupation under the Peace Treaty. It is said 150000 men will be needed on the left bank of the Rhine. American troops depend on ratification. otherwise their presence has no justification.
Fragmentary OCR summary outlines committee discussions on reciprocity, deferrals for further investigation, and pending votes. Mentions the Democratic and Republican groups and a close attention to conflicts in Struabourg and related political conditions.
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