Steelton to pave 17 streets and boost class status
Steelton borough moves to pave seventeen streets in a sweeping program that will make it among the best paved towns in the state. Eight bids covering asphalt brick wood block and other materials were opened and referred to the highway committee for tabulation.
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Steelton
Fort Hunter
Rockville
Harrisburg
Henderson
Capella
Zimmerman
Nelley
Reisch
Disease Prevention Day Named in Indiana
Governor Samuel M. Ralston will designate an October day to be observed statewide as disease prevention day. The Indiana Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis started the movement and Ralston endorsed it and pledged to promote a unique nationwide observance.
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Indiana
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Ralston
United States
River wall work under way north of Wardscrabble
Crowds gathered along the river bank north of Calder to watch the new wall project begun yesterday in the Wardscrabble district. A temporary cement protection building was set up on Hamilton Street while many out of work men boost hopes of faster progress on the upper city section.
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Tripp
Lynn
Mass
Boston
New York
Mr. Tripp
C. G. M. Thomas
N. R. Dirge
Schenectady
N. Y
C. A. B. Halvorson
H. J. Gille
Seattle
C. N. Stannard
Denver
Dauphin
Sereat
Blough Company
Calder
Lewes Bombardment Memorial Unveiled in Delaware
Citizens of Lewes and nearby observe a ceremony unveiling a monument to commemorate the 1813 bombardment by a British fleet of fifteen vessels. The defense by Delaware troops under General Samuel B. Davis inflicted more damage on the ships than the town sustained, with local tradition noting only livestock casualties.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
Lewes
Great Britain
United States
Delaware
Samuel B. Davis
Cummins and Clarke Renominated in Iowa
Senator Albert B. Cummins and Governor George W. Clarke were renominated by the Republicans of Iowa in a statewide primary. Their majorities were estimated between 30 000 and 40 000. John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids appeared certain for the Democratic ticket, though his margin remained uncertain.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Albert B. Cummins
George W. Clarke
United States
John T. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Safe and Sane Fourth Planned by City Officials
Fourth of July celebrations based on the Gaynor plan will continue under Mayor Mitchel. He announced a 263 member committee to organize this year’s event.
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Associated Press
New York
William J. Gaynor
Mitchel
Gaynor
Beekeeper Swarm Spooks Motorcycle Officer Beehive Stings
A swarm of bees prompted a morning chase by Motorcycle Officer Schelhas toward Regina Street after a report from Bellevue. The bees settled on a tree where an officer was stung in the eye by a bee nicknamed Lady Bee. a druggist later removed the stinger.
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Schelhas
Ond
Yachts Start in Preliminary Race to Defend Cup
On a fifteen mile triangular course the cup yachts Vanitie and Resolute led the first preliminary race on Long Island Sound to select a defender for the America's Cup. The Resolute opened at 12 46 12 ahead of Vanitie, while Defiance could not start due to rig changes. A gypsy-led escape from Mount Holly Springs jail of George Weaver prompted a nationwide alert. the fallen prisoner left through a broken cell door and window, with authorities yet to recapture him or the gypsies.
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Associated Press
Wireless
Vanitie
Resolute
Long Island Sound
Flag Officers’ Syndicate
New York Yacht Club
Cochran
Defiance
George Weaver
Gebhardt
Mount Holly Springs
Weaver
Mount Holly
McGonnigle
S. M. Johnson
North Sixth Street
Alderman Kramme
Johnson
Anybody Can Go on Trip to Hazleton
E F Weaver executive secretary of the Stough evangelistic campaign announced this afternoon that the Hazleton trip is open to all interested residents from the city and suburbs. He corrected a report that only people from allied churches could go, stating participation is welcome for any interested individuals.
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Hazleton
E. F. Weaver
Stough Evangelistic
Telegraph
Harrisburg
Mr. Weaver
Army Captain Killed by Lightning in Auto Crash
Fort Bayard New Mexico June 2 Captain Joseph O Walkup medical corps United States Army was instantly killed yesterday by lightning while driving his automobile Four other occupants of the car were badly shocked but are in no danger Walkup who was at the wheel was struck squarely in the forehead by the bolt
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Associated Press
Fort Bayard
N. M
Joseph O. Walkup
Medical Corps
Walkup
Florida Primary Votes Roll In Across State
Voters in Florida cast ballots to nominate Democratic candidates for one U S Senate seat four U S House seats and numerous state and county offices on June 2 in Jacksonville and across the state.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Supposed Leper Found in Vice-President's Hotel
John R. Early, long quarantined as a suspected leper, appeared in Washington at an uptown hotel used by Vice-president Marshall and other prominent figures. He telephoned a newspaper for an interview as officials moved to isolate him on city limits after recognition by a reporter. Earlier he escaped quarantine near Fort Townsend and was traced to Victoria, B C.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
John R. Early
Marshall
Capital Life
Early
Westwood
Diamond Head
Fort Townsend
Victoria
B. C
General Carranza Statement Draws Attention in Capital
Washington dispatch reports that Carranza headquarters at Durango issued a critical statement about South American mediators and the Constitutionalists. Administration leaders awaited Niagara Falls mediator decisions as hopes persisted for dissuading further strains through ongoing exchanges prompted by Carranza’s note.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Niagara Falls
Carranza
Durango
Episcopalians Favor Local Option at Harrisburg Convention
The tenth annual Diocese of Harrisburg convention opens in Lancaster with Bishop Darlington delivering tonight. Bethlehem and Philadelphia have already urged local option, and Harrisburg is expected to pass a similar resolution. Delegates from local churches include R. M. H. Wharton and Grosby Miller among others. many alternates and visiting laymen join the Harrisburg party.
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Harrisburg
Lancaster
Darlington
Episcopal Church
Bethlehem
Philadelphia
R. M. H. Wharton
5. C. Lamey
Grosby _ Miller
I. W. Watts
Willis Geist Newbold
H. M. Ehling
F. E H. Pollock
James M. Lamberton
G. T. Beatty
W. Hendrickson
B. *. Burns
G. A. Gorgas
R. Morrison
J. H. Alricks
Ancient Treaty Saves Indians From Prison
In Buffalo New York on June 2 three Seneca Indians used a 1797 treaty, signed by the President and Senate, to defeat charges of illegal fishing in Eighteen Mile creek. Deputy warden arrests led to habeas corpus before Justice Pooley, who ruled the treaty superseded state law and freed the Indians.
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Associated Press
Buffalo N. Y
Senate
Supreme Court
Eighteen Mile Creek
Justice Pooley
Exports Decline as Imports Rise in Trade Review
Washington June 2. A Commerce Department review of six months under the new tariff finds home demand for domestic foodstuffs nearly equal to production, prompting the United States to reduce exports and increase imports of certain foods.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Department of Commerce
Roosevelt Granted Special Pass Through French Lines
The French government issued Colonel Theodore Roosevelt a special permit to pass through police lines at all times on his travel to Madrid for his son Kermit Roosevelt’s wedding to Miss Belle Wyatt Willard.
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Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Madrid
Kermit
Belle Wyatt Willard
Public funeral for Empress Seamen to be held tomorrow
Quebec reports the first public funeral for victims of the Empress of Ireland collision with the Storstad set for Wednesday, nine crew members to be buried, a procession led by the royal garrison band, and wartime ships in line. Identification chaos continues with disputed bodies and evolving claims among relatives and officials.
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Associated Press Quebec
Storstad
Napoleon Druin
Canadian Pacific
Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery
Essex
Royal Commission
Montreal
Quebec
Mrs. Price
New Zealand
Miss Townsend
Miss Lecter
Mr. Webber
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chief Sam and Followers Sail to Found African Colony
The steamer Liberia cleared from Portland for Salt Pond on the African coast to establish an American negro colony. It will stop at Galveston to pick up 100 Oklahoma negroes. Liberia, commanded by Captain L S McKenzie, sails under the British flag with Chief Sam and many followers of the Holy Ghost and Us Society.
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Associated Press
Portland
Maine
Chief Sam
Liberia
Africa
Galveston
Texas
Holy Ghost and
Us Society
L. S. McKenzie
Royalty donate to Ireland fund in tribute drive
London reports the King contributes 2500 dollars and the Queen 1250 to the Emperor of Ireland fund. The Prince of Wales 1250 and the Queen Mother Alexandra 1000 also gave to the fund.
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Associated Press
London
King
Queen
Prince of Wales
Alexandria
Empress of Ireland
Weather forecast for Harrisburg area and eastern Pennsylvania
Fair to night and Wednesday with little temperature change for Harrisburg and vicinity. Eastern Pennsylvania sees cooler southeast, then fair and warmer Wednesday with light variable winds. Temperatures measure 62 at 8 am and 71 at 2 pm. Full moon on June 8. River stage 2.5 feet above low water mark.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Milady's Face Powders Ad Campaign Observed
A discussion on the variety of face powders for different complexions as summer approaches. The piece notes many dealers in toilet articles advertise in the Telegraph and urges readers to consult them, framing powder choice as a minor yet illustrative case of how advertising helps consumers.
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Telegraph
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