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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
11
Classified ads list used tires and rims with prices, auto parts, batteries, tire services, and repair shops. Also includes a probate notice for the estate of C. H. Koons with executors named and a request for claims and payments.
Notices announce two stockholder meetings in Harrisburg Pennsylvania: one on June -ath 1917 to approve an increase in capital stock from 5 million to 5.25 million dollars and to authorize related filings. another on June 4 1917 to authorize creation and sale of 250000 dollars of preferred stock and related certificate forms and corporate actions. Secretary H W Stone signs both notices under state and company resolutions. The notices also include an unrelated probate matter for the estate of George W Kaufman with executors named and claimants urged to present claims.
Sealed proposals due June 4 1917 at 12 noon in Harrisburg for paper and supplies for public printing and binding July 1 1917 to June 30 1918 and June 30 1919. Bonds required. Bids opened and contracts awarded.
The New York Stock Exchange opened with irregular trading as yesterday’s late selling resumed in larger volume. United States Steel opened below normal dividends, but quickly rose. Bonds steadied while rails and motors faced pressure. Noon saw some rallying as offerings broadened, with notable quotes from multiple steel and transport stocks.
Bondholders of Soneae Bonds numbered 70 68 467 105 297 362 61 245 and 408 must present to Union Trust Co Harrisburg Pa trustee for payment on July 1 1917 after which interest stops on the bonds issued by Penna Milk Products Co
Three story brick property on Park Street offered for sale at 1844 Park Street. Built with rogine and and features electric and gas. Large premises, very reasonable price. Inquiries at 1844 Park Street.
Notice to all male residents ages twenty one to thirty about registration on June 1 1917 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at multiple precincts across Harrisburg. Lists every ward and location including streets and landmarks, authorized by Congress May 18 1917, signed by Mayor Charles A Miller.
Mayor Charles A Miller orders men ages 21 to 30 in Middletown to register on June 5. Nonresidents and locals are being enrolled at Steelton headquarters and city precincts with deputies named. a mass meeting with attorney John R Geyer is planned. Sick residents may appoint proxies to register on Monday.
Harrisburg directors approve moving ahead with a modern hotel project to serve the state capital. They cite war-driven price increases and a need for a first‑rate facility, pledging to raise additional funds while stressing public spirit and civic pride to back the construction.
The Liberty Loan campaign spreads through surrounding towns with Donald McCormick chairing a Mechanicsburg mass meeting to form local committees. Names of bond salesmen assign towns including Hershey, Hummelstown, Steelton, Middletown, New Cumberland, Le Moyne, Dillsburg, Millersburg, Newport and Cumberland Valley towns. The Comptroller release boasts record bank resources and urges purchase of Liberty bonds as safe, tax exempt, and highly liquid investment with bank support for buyers.
Twelve new members for Company D and four for Company I boosted the Eighth Regiment National Guard's efforts to reach wartime strength. A concert and street parade drew applicants, with details planned at Court House and Steelton, plus Middletown tomorrow. A Memorial Day parade in Bloomsbury, New Jersey ended tragically when 66-year-old Joseph Stengle collapsed and died during the procession.
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