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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports authoritative word that U S troops will not be withdrawn until Carranza authorities can secure the border. President Wilson ready to pull back when possible, but awaits conditions, while war officials assess the situation and await a formal reply to Carranza's note.
The Interstate Commerce Commission denied a railroads petition for rehearing of its order reducing rates from Wyoming Lehigh and Schuylkill coal regions in Pennsylvania to eastern ports. The denial likely closes the anthracite investigation begun in 1912 and concluded over a year ago with rate cuts.
James Y Brien reported Beatrice Walter’s shooting to her father and was later held to answer for murder. An autopsy was planned as investigators seek facts about the jewelry shop worker's death in Providence. A revolver was found near the body and Brien's changing accounts were noted by police.
Fair tonight and Friday with cooler, clear conditions over Harrisburg area. Susquehanna and tributaries expected to fall slowly with river stage around 5.0 feet Friday morning. Stronger regional cooling in parts of the central plains and Canada. temperatures generally rise elsewhere. Sunrise 4 38 p m sunset 7 27 p m first quarter June 8 at 6 59 p m. Mean temperature 65, normal 66, high 70, low 60.
If you are leaving the city even for a day, take the Harrisburg Telegraph with you to stay informed about home affairs. Mail to any U S or Canadian address costs six cents a week and you may change the delivery address as often as desired.
President Wilson will march in and lead the preparedness parade on June 14, starting at the beginning, reviewing from a stand, and delivering a Flag Day address. Cabinet members and officials may join, and government employees in Washington could march if possible. He also plans to visit Annapolis and West Point to present diplomas and attend graduations.
Wilmer and Vincent announce free entertainment for all out of town newlyweds at the Majestic theater through month end. Manager Hopkins urges papers to print the story so couples bring marriage certificates as passports, potentially turning Harrisburg into a national honeymoon destination with city tours for brides and grooms.
Retail coal dealers in the city announce a ten or fifteen cent per ton increase on all hard coal grades effective today with further rises expected toward October 1. Wholesale coal costs rose 45 to 50 cents per ton in May, due to operator demands and mining labor shortages.
Norfolk Va June 1 The new superdreadnought Pennsylvania will be commissioned at the navy yard June 2 with Captain Henry B Wilson in command After provisioning and coaling expected to take about ten days she will proceed to Philadelphia arriving June 21 where she will be open to public inspection during the convention of Ad clubs
Dr C B Fager principal of the Technical High School announces the ten members of grade one to receive tech honors. Named are Russel Lowry valedictorian and Charles S Gerberich salutatorian with speeches by Paul Strickler Harry Liddick Karl Lisse Herman Marks Robert Fleck and others. Continued on page 2.
Graduating class of Harrisburg Academy, twenty seven alumni slated to receive diplomas, sat with faculty, trustees, and speakers as Updegrove Orchestra performed. Rev. Dr. George Edward Hawes read Scripture and led prayer, followed by benediction from Rev. Ellis N. Kremer. William Lyon Phelps of Yale delivered remarks.
Dr. Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week of July 10 for the murder of his father-in-law John B. Peck. Waite asked for a new trial, which was denied, and he expressed sorrow for his crimes and thanks to the court, prosecutors, and his attorney before the sentence was imposed.
Chicago June 1 The Republican National Committee met at the Coliseum to hear and decide forty contests affecting sixty two delegates to seats at the national convention next Wednesday. Chairman Hilles led the session as three days were planned to hear contestants over the $500000000 munitions issue and related matters.
Milwaukee Catholics receive Archbishop Messmer letter warning that women and girls dressed indecently will be refused holy communion. He urges clergy to remind faithful to cover arms and shoulders in church to prevent sin and scandal during the warm season.
The Verdun fight rages with no German advance recorded in the latest official bulletins. The center of heavy fighting shifts southwest of Cumieres toward Dead Man Hill as Germans push against French fortifications, while unofficial Paris reports note intensifying yet resisted assaults and the French line west of the Meuse remains intact. In the Tyrol, Austrian forces press gains southeast of Rovereto through Schio Arsiero and Asiago as Italian defense withdraws on some sectors but holds the main line toward the Venetian plain.
Paris reports from Verdun indicate the May 27 to 30 operation was the greatest Teutonic effort in the Verdun campaign. German units, including two fresh brigades and pioneers, aimed at Cumieres and Chattancourt but French artillery and counterattacks reclaimed ground. Fierce infantry combat followed with heavy losses on both sides, and the French regained the Lost ground near Cumieres and Dead Man Hill after a two hour battle.
Paris reports Verdun as the war’s focal point with critics expecting a decisive German push. Eight fresh divisions were thrown in over the last twelve days as bombardment and assault intensify on the left bank of the Meuse. The Bethincourt-Dumieres road line holds. the French first line remains unbroken as the Germans seek a breakthrough to reach Char ny.
A section of temporary bleachers on the island track west side collapsed during the ninth annual grammar school track and field meet at Island Park. A two year old girl Sylvia Clelan was injured but not seriously and was taken to Harrisburg Hospital. thousands attended the event with 13 of the city’s schools represented and 200 athletes entered across ten events. The crowd was estimated at 5 000 to 7 000 as the march to Island Park began at 1 p.m.
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles California has been elected president general of the Federation of Womens Clubs by a large majority defeating Mrs Sam l B Sneath of Tiffin Ohio.
Josh Stewart, a devoted trombone player from Middletown, is sent to Eastern Penitentiary for fifteen months to three years after a shoplifting arrest. He had recently been released from a State institution, and officials note he hopes to join the prison band as its slide trombonist. A sideline report notes government plans to limit petrol use to conserve fuel for military needs.
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