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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
1
President Wilson said he would not discuss Germanys reply until after cabinet study and that a preliminary discussion would occur at todays meeting. He noted the rejoiner would not be delayed many days and expected it after todays cabinet session.
In Los Angeles voters faced a hard fought mayoralty showdown between Charles E. Sebastian police chief and Frederick J. Whiffen city council president. President Wilson said a Mexican affairs statement would be delayed until tomorrow and praised special agent Duval West whose report is largely complete.
Reports on education appropriations and the state of religion were read at today's session of the fifty seventh general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America in Portland Oregon. Business sessions of the national council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs opened with Mrs Percy V Pennypacker outlining The Spirit of the Federation. Every federation organization is represented at the conference.
Partly cloudy and warmer in Harrisburg area with a light variable wind. Eastern Pennsylvania expects partly cloudy conditions, slight disturbance over the East Gulf region bringing rain to several southern states, river levels generally falling slowly with Harrisburg stage around 4.6 feet Wednesday morning.
Mary Phagan supporters gathered in Marietta to oppose executive clemency for Leo M. Frank, condemning the murder verdict. A 15 member committee was formed to present resolutions to Governor Slaton and the state prison commission, with former Governor Joseph M. Brown and Cobb county legislators among appointees. London officials reported all officers of the British battleship Majesthce saved after sinking by a submarine near Gallipoli on May 27.
The governor hears from across Pennsylvania about highway improvements since Good Roads Day. From Marklesburg in Huntingdon county comes word that twenty nine men spent the day working on the roads, including the governor's venerable father. The governor is convinced the people are thoroughly aroused and deeply interested.
Port Townsend Washington June 1 An attempt to render inoperative the large guns at Fort Worden and Fort Flagler guarding Puget Sound was disclosed today resulting in the banning of all visitors. Breech blocks of four guns were removed and loading mechanisms damaged after reports that Fort Worden had been photographed in detail by intruders. Auto tours to the elevation of the batteries ended and future visits require a special permit and escort.
London reports Zeppe lin airships over outskirts with fires suggested but no details. Admiralty says raiders swept over outer sections while residents slept and newspapers offer minimal information. New York census begins with 6000 enumerators projecting 10.25 million state population and 5.81 million in New York City. Paris note cites German consul inciting Turkish troops in Syria. French cruiser responds. Washington reports discussions of an October extra session as Wilson weighs proposals.
The Public Service Commission began its first hearings today with no chairman named by Governor Brumbaugh. A letter from ex Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker urged against reappointment, while Governor Brumbaugh issued no decision on a new chair. William A. Magee, former Pittsburgh mayor, is among names mentioned for the post as the commission proceeds with rate cases including the Philadelphia Milk Exchange versus the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Delegates to the pan American conference arrived in Philadelphia on June 1 for two days of sightseeing. They planned visits to Independence Hall and Betsy Ross House, the site where the first American flag was made, with Central and South American representatives eager to tour the historic landmarks.
London on May 18 sees a calm cash market with no shouting bids as traders adjust to a quieter floor. Colonial stock inquiries rise while few new issues approved by the treasury show steadily higher prices, signaling continued upward movement.
Official dispatch from Nish dated June 1 reports Serbia resuming combat against Austria. Authorities say artillery engagement dispersed an Austrian battalion fortifying northeast of Capinova after a successful exchange.
Paris dispatch from Cettinie reports an Italian squadron arrived at Porto Medua to escort merchant ships back to Italy. Two Italian planes over Medua opened fire on an Austrian aircraft near the warships.
Paris observers brand Germany's note on Lusitania sinking a fresh diplomatic blunder. They say Chancellor Bethmann-Holweg seeks to provoke delay and widen the controversy while the United States protests. French papers uniformly condemn the reply as evasive and provocative.
Constantinople reports gloom after British submarine raids. Turkish defenses at the Dardanelles are active as Italians push toward Roverto and Zugna heights. Serbians reorganize for Albanian front while Zeppelin raids cause fires in London suburbs.
In Bnid Oklahoma on June 1 Governor Williams sent a company of the Oklahoma National Guard to aid Garfield county sheriffs in dispersing riots linked to 500 men awaiting harvest work in Enid. About 200 were escorted to rail stations and sent away. Another 100 plus arrivals were ordered to leave immediately. For days the harvest hopefuls in Enid faced public order concerns.
Andrew S. Patterson, long linked with Harrisburg banking, was elected director and president of Union Trust Company. The unanimous vote reflects his noted service since the trust company’s founding. Patterson moved from Dauphin Deposit Bank and will be succeeded as secretary and treasurer by Ed S. Nissley, his longtime assistant.
In Pittsburgh official Romanian representative E Borcea seeks bids on several million dollars of shells and war equipment for Romania, following visits to Chicago and other centers where contracts for rifle shells shoes and uniforms were reported. He claims 90 million spent on war supplies in ten months and says 850,000 Romanian troops are ready to fight with allies, with war likely within weeks. Also reports Austrian planes bomb Bari and Brindisi hitting seaports, one dead and two wounded.
Chicago June 1 The annual reports of the International Harvester Corporation and the International Harvester Company of New Jersey show a decrease of 4 105 245 in earnings for 1914 compared with the previous year.
The United Confederate Veterans hold their twenty fifth annual reunion in Richmond on June first. Governor Stuart and Mayor George Ainslie welcomed thousands of veterans at the old capitol with the state and city extending greetings.
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