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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1915

Page

8

Wharfs and river basin work eyed for island project

The Planning Commission and electric company discuss keeping the landing on the island and embellishing machinery houses while considering possible relocation. Manning to return mid June to discuss boathouses boathouses permits and river basin treatment with city officials and forester Mueller as part of a permanent dam plan.

Electric Company E. 8. Herman Planning Commission Manning Kaltwasser State Water Supply Commission City Engineer's Office Board of Public Works Mueller Great Basin

Ambassador Thanks Wilson For Supporting Italy

The Italian ambassador Count Macchi di Cellole thanked President Wilson at the White House for the United States taking over Italy’s diplomatic affairs in Vienna after Austria’s declaration of war. Portland meeting opens day two of the midbiennial General Federation of Women's Clubs council focusing on civics and civil service reform.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Macchi di Cellare White House Wilson United States Italy Vienna Austria Portland Ore General Federation of Women's Clubs

Veteran shopman on honor roll of Pennsylvania Railroad

David B Ream a veteran shopman of Harrisburg and Lancaster county native is named to the Pennsylvania railroad June honor roll. Born March 19 1846 in New Holland Lancaster county he served 46 years with the company including locomotive paint shop work at Altoona and Reading and as a newspaper circulator and temperance advocate in earlier years.

Pennsylvania Railroad David Buchanan Ream Old Reading Times Evening Dispatch 195Th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers John W. Fisher Harrisburg George McFarland Mr. Ream Living Age

Yard Crews Standings And Assignments Summary

The document lists standing of Philadelphia Division crews with engine, fireman, conductor, flagman, and brakeman assignments for multiple sub divisions after specific times. It also notes the Reading Harrisburg Division crews first to go after times and lists engineers, firemen, conductors, and brakemen up. A brief item from Marseilles, France reports Lieutenant Dencausse promoting King Victor Emmanuel of Italy in a Zouaves unit.

Philadelphia Bluebaker Newcomer Madenford Streeper Kissinger Leayman Seitz Downs Geesey Reisinger Tennant Statler Hennecke Speas Lantz Shaffer Manning Bushey Moffatt Dover Chronister Collins Bleich Herman Dunnevy Spring Packer McCurdy Wagner Mulholm Penwell Copeland Ventzer Martin Miller Horstick Whichello Kre Moore Simonton Thomas Look Wright Arnole Pottiger Seagrist Gross Karstetter Ross Mohler Sheesley Fletcher Winter McHenry Stahl Baker Wenerick Werner Thornton Brown Strauser Bell Bolan Marlin Logan Shirk Myers Goudy Lutz Shellahamer Sweger Eoepon Smiley Famous Rider McCormick Feass Fortenbaugh G. L. Ewing McNally Kingsbury H. Fortenbaugh Harien Gingrich Ryan Reading Harrisburg Middaugh Morrison Fortney Massimore Kettner Sweeley Fetrow Richwine Wireman Lape Bonawitz Bingaman Keefer Kelly Longenecker Hilton German Landis Sipes Zawaski Kapp Machamer Wynn Miles Taylor Carlin Page Epley Creamer Smith Yoder Associated Press Marseilles France Dencausse Constantine Algeria King Victor Emmanuel of Italy Palestro

Widely Known Bankers Move Up in Union Trust Company

Andrew S. Patterson, long linked with Harrisburg banking, elected director and president of Union Trust Company. He succeeds Charles B. Bell, who resigned. Patterson came from Dauphin Deposit Bank where he served thirteen years as secretary and treasurer. Ed B. Nissley to succeed Patterson as secretary and treasurer.

Andrew S. Patterson Harrisburg Union Trust Company Patterson Charles 8. Bell Dauphin Deposit Bank Ed. 8. Nissley

Fronts Hold As Allies Fight Across Europe

Across the European front lines reports speak of heavy bombardment near Adrianople and Franco-Belgian clashes north of Arras. Berlin says May saw over 300000 Russians captured while Romania wavers between neutrality and war. A British steamer was torpedoed with casualties, and Italian staff notes May battles near Monte Croce ended with enemy losses. Venice shields its gilded horses for safety amid war fears.

Przemys Berlin Saidieh Alexandria Egypt Liverpool North Sea Chatham Romania London Austro-Hungary Rumania Bucharest Paris Bulgaria Russia Austria Turkey Rome Carniola Monte Croce Defile

Bulgaria and Romania Plan Joint War On Austria and Turkey

Paris and Bucharest reports say Bulgaria and Romania have reached complete understanding to enter the war against Austria and Turkey in coordination with Russian plans. Romania would attack Austria, Bulgaria Turkey, with military staffs coordinating actions. Dobrudja and Banat regions defined. Pruth and Bessarabia boundary issues linked to Romania. Berlin reports military orders restricting officers and soldiers from visiting luxurious restaurants and cafes.

Associated Press Paris Bulgaria Rumania Bucharest Petit Parisien Dobrudja Sse Bes Od Austria Turkey Russia Pruth Banat Dobrudjia Black Sea Danube Bessarabia Moldavia Hungary Serbia Europe Temesvar Berlin London

Bernstorff Visits White House on U S German Notes

President Wilson weighs United States aims in the Lusitania case and explains the cabinet's careful decision to seek a strict accountability from Germany. Count Bernstorff returns to Berlin after briefing colleagues as Italy’s envoy arrives. future note wording remains unsettled.

United States Berlin Lusia Count Hernstorff Germany White House Count Bernstorff

Harrisburg Gets Bell Telephone Plant Superintendent

Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania announces a new Harrisburg division plant superintendent. H C Kunkel, previously in the Eastern division with Renan OREtors in Philadelphia, transfers to Harrisburg after eighteen years with Bell. H B Porter moves to Philadelphia as engineer of outside plant after serving Harrisburg since March 1913.

H. C. Kunkel H. B. Porter Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Harrisburg Renan Oretors Philadelphia Mr. Kunkel Bell System

Manual Training Course Planned for Steelton Grammar Boys

Plans by Superintendent L E B McGinnes to begin woodworking in A and B grades next term as part of a broader vocational program. The program, begun with girls in sewing, aims to extend vocational training through grammar and lower high school levels to increase student benefits and retention.

Steelton Grammar L. E B. McGinnes McGinnes Steelton L. E. McGinnes Steelton Schools Rebecca Millar Bertha Beyrant Ruth Moss Idella Fisher Mary Gartlan

Ideals of Each Other Explored by Hillis Party

The Hillis evangelistic team will hold separate sessions next Sunday for men and women. Mrs. C. E. Hillis will speak to men at 2 30 in the tabernacle on the ideal man from a woman's viewpoint, while Lawrence A. Stahl addresses women at Centenary United Brethren Church on the ideal woman from a man's view.

Hillis C. E. Hillis Tabernacle Lawrence A. Stahl Centenary United Brethren Church Elliott-Fisher Typewriter Works Elliott-Fisher Glee Club

Steelton Snapshots and Local Meetings

A Steelton man, Arthur Sellers of North Front street, injured at the bridge and construction department when his left hand was crushed between steel and stacked material. The Municipal League will meet tomorrow evening at 49 North Front street to discuss Luther R. Kelker park development. A marriage license was issued in Lebanon yesterday to Herbert Holtzman of Steelton and Miss Sara Shutter of 540 Church street, Lebanon.

Arthur Sellers North Front Street The Steel Works Municipal League Luther R. Kelker Lebanon Herbert Holtzman Steelton Sara Shutter Albert Shutter Church Street

Enhaut class of 1915 members host gathering at Waidley home

Evelyn Waidley entertained Swatara township high school class of 1915 and friends Saturday evening with garnet and steel decorations, games, music, and refreshments. Guests included Ruby Thumma Ethel Aungst Catherine Miller Anna Straup Esther Stouffer Claire Stewart Susan Thompson and others. Also covered are church visits police actions and local social events.

Evelyn Waidley Swatara Township High School Enhaut Ruby Thumma Ethel Aungst Catherine Miller Anna Straup Esther Stouffer Claire Stewart Susan Thompson Clarence Herman William Crouse Walter Diffenderfer Ralph Bishop

Captain W. C. Smith Died After Brief Illness

Captain W. C. Smith, a Civil War veteran who retired ten years ago, died after a brief illness. He served from 1861, rising to captain, and participated in major campaigns including Fredericksburg, Antietam, and the Wilderness. A thirty‑second degree Mason, he belonged to Robert Burns Lodge and Pilgrim Commandery.

Smith Pennsylvania Reserves Pennsylvania Volunteers Fredericksburg Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia Chambersburg Hagerstown Minersville Pottsville Pennsylvania 201St Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Gainesville Manasses Gap Alexandria Washington, D. C Great Falls Dranesville Mechanicsville Gaines Mills Charles City New Market Cross Roads Malvern Hill Plains of Manasses Bull Run Maryland Campaign South Mountain Antietam Mud March Wilderness Spottsylvania Alsop’s Farm Laurel Hill Bloody Angle North Anne Totopotomy Creek Bethseda Church Robert Burns Lodge Pilgrim Commandery Knights Templar Post 68 G Alr

Oberlin Memorial Day Observed With Large Crowd

Memorial Day in Oberlin drew over 600 people as the Oberlin Cemetery hosted a prompt ceremony. Veterans from Sergeant Samuel W. Lascomb Post No. 351 of Steelton arrived by auto while local churches provided choral readings and Rev C F Boughter delivered the keynote address urging patriotism. Several local clergymen participated and townsfolk attended from nearby areas amid a formal rural observance.

Oberlin Samuel W. Lascomb Post Steelton Enhant H. V. B. Garber C. FE. Boughter Mr. Brunner Bressler C. H. Heiges Enhhaut

10000 Brethren Gather in Hershey Convention Hall

A large assembly fills Hershey for a religious gathering. The 50,000 dollar Convention Hall, built by M. S. Hershey, seats 10 000 with a clear view of the stage. Friday features sermons by W. Emmert B. Perry and J A Dove. A child rescue program starts Saturday and the general mission board meets.

W. Emmert B. Perry J. A. Dove General Mission Board Temperance Committee M. S. Hershey

Rumania Mobilizes to 1,000,000 Soldiers Amid Neutrality War Talk

London reports Rumania occupies the seat of uneasy neutrality once held by Italy. Near east diplomats push for a Bulgaria Rumania understanding while rumors spread of a million-man mobilization ready for active service.

London Rumania Italy Near East Bulgaria

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Quick Transformation

A health remedy advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a safe universal hair tonic. It claims to remove dandruff, cool and invigorate the scalp, and beautify hair to a radiant gloss while promoting softness, waviness, and growth. Sold at H. C. Kennedy's and drug counters, the perfume scented liquid supposedly acts instantly and is inexpensive for home use.

H. C. Kennedy's

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