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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
11
Editorial argues against funding a government armor plate plant, labeling it a risky use of 11.6 million dollars and asserting business prudence favors private production at reasonable government-set prices. It urges proactive planning for West Shore growth with Harrisburg’s Planning Commission guidance.
A city plan needs enforceable regulations to guide growth while allowing necessary changes for future conditions. The West Shore is urged to seize its opportunity, resisting private interests that block plan execution for selfish ends. The State Democratic Committee praises the Wilson administration but overlooks failures in preparedness and policy decisions affecting industry and tariffs, mocking a "to-morrow" approach.
The Story Tellers Club plans a Harrisburg Saturday evening program with a noted national storytelling authority to seed a permanent lecture fund. It highlights childhood storytelling value, notes the club's past successes, and urges public library and city support to sustain entertainment and education for children.
Chief Zeil bans children’s play on asphalt streets and coaster wagons. Two fatalities occurred as boys rode on space set aside for traffic. Officers seek parental cooperation to prevent further accidents, urging life safety over fleeting fun.
A 1916 account notes resolutions from the Sons of Italy in America at their convention. One letter expresses loyalty to the United States and affection for Italy, while another greets the Italian ambassador. The piece discusses tariff policy and its impact on American industry, citing Theodore Todd at the Manufacturing Perfumers’ Association convention.
Correspondent Bryan plans papers on Chicago defense planks as the controversy rages. Shakespeare has the bacon. Estabrooke out of the Presidential race shocks Springfield Republican which notes Knox may return to the Senate if Democrats avoid Penna upset. Pennsylvania remains strongly Republican. straw votes lack reliability. a girl losing her heart may lose her head.
A montage of editorial quotes critiques and satire from various papers. It voices distrust of leaders statements on justice and policy, notes German efficiency in food matters, mocks U boat punishment, questions GOP factions, and laments wasteful hunger amid rising urban populations and dependent widows. It urges thrift to avert famine.
Walter A. Dyer recalls a boyhood camping day by Black Pond with worms, a fish line, and makeshift gear. The piece captures Saturday routines, a sack of supplies, and a collective street march with friends led by the memory of simpler times.
A Paris correspondent notes the French public is depositing about 60 million francs daily as short term obligations at five percent. Experts say money is credit driving the war effort, with debt rising 62 percent while Britain and Germany show larger gains. General Frederick Funston earns praise as the “lucky dog” of the U.S. expedition into Mexico for his swift capture of Aguinaldo and his successful 1901 operations in the Philippines without losses.
The Philadelphia and Pittsburgh papers note a shift with Penrose’s leadership secured in the Republicans while the Democrats back A Mitchell Palmer’s program. State Republicans meet in Philadelphia with Penrose reelected national committeeman and Crow kept as chairman. Prohibition group renews chairmanship under Prugh. new state executive slate elected. Treasurer’s and financials disclosed, with modest balances and reduced floating debt. Debates hint at no action until Chicago gatherings. Bull Moose faction uncertain. Delaware County reports limited official results.
Harrisburg Rotary Club members answered questions at the annual Municipal Quiz. Sidewalks are built and repaired by the property owner. The piece also includes brief cultural quotes and poetry notes by Stokley S. Fisher in Out West Magazine.
Stella Claire Judy, 28, 5 feet 5 inches, attractive chief operator at McKeesport telephone exchange, wins Photoplay Beauty and Brains Contest selection for eleven future movie stars in the country and Canada. A Codorus Creek fishing tale reports a snake thief biting a carp before release. Bil Taft on Decoration Day says optimism and patriotism can surge in the nation.
In Philadelphia a 10 000 strong Citizen Army grows from Drexel Biddles effort to a nationwide, wealth backed training model. Leaders seek 48 000 local members then scale to a million nationwide, using private funds to cover trainee costs and promote preparedness without direct government control.
The gathering showcased the Palmer era strength with federal backers and old guards quietly acquiescing to a routine slate. Luzerne’s William L. McLean Jr. becomes state chairman, succeeding Moonbeam Garman among a lineup reflecting renewed organization and bipartisan convention humor.
Mrs. Blanche Coyle leaves about 25000 to Chambersburg for a free library if the town provides a yearly 1000 appropriation. Katharine Stinson beats a motorcyclist in a one mile race at New Brighton despite gale winds. A Hazleton Knitting Co theft yields a thief with unions. Capt Abner Martin of East Liverpool, river boatman who guided Mark Twain, noted for influencing Clemens pen name. A Haddonfield man takes up golf recently.
The text notes that initial drives struck a player’s wife on the head rather than a smaller sphere. It claims no rule covers the mistake and etiquette does not advise on the matter.
Commissioner Winey will address Susquehanna University students in Selinsgrove tomorrow. Cyrus H. K. Curtis may present a stadium to Philadelphia. Congressman Temple delivered Memorial Day remarks at Ellwood City. James Francis Burke remains Pittsburgh’s official welcomer and spoke to educators on Tuesday. A L Humphrey of Westinghouse Air Brake Company promotes industrial preparedness.
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