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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
4
A quip attributed to Lord 1 Cheaterfield warns that idleness is the refuge of the weak and the holiday of fools, reflecting a satirical view on leisure and virtue.
Governor Sproul and Auditor General Snyder have crafted a two year revenue plan not involving new tax statutes. The approach relies on disciplined tax collection and prudent housekeeping across departments to fund a broad constructive program from roads to higher teacher salaries, while state finances grow alongside corporate tax contributions.
Bill No 1060 would permit hunting and fishing on wild unimproved lands in Pennsylvania whether public or private. It argues that idle second growth lands stocked by Game and Fisheries can be used for public recreation and prevent private reserves. Supporters say it is a good measure likely to pass.
The U S Public Health Service reports broad adoption of new and uniform laws to control and treat social diseases. Forty five states including Pennsylvania under Colonel Martin enforce measures, with thirty one states funding expansions in six months and twenty three states repealing old laws for modernization.
Public health advocates push a nationwide reform as opposition fades and data on infectious disease shows high impact on young men. Legislatures revive old laws, fund clinics, and enforce stricter controls, including food handling bans and marriage license medical certificates.
Citizens discuss relocating the Harrisburg jail outside the city and choosing a site for a joint city hall and court house. Opinion splits between present sites and Capitol Park frontage, with officials urged to study all aspects to avoid future growth problems.
The United States will bear renewal costs and ship large food and raw material supplies to devastated Europe. The nation plans generous credits to crippled countries to support recovery. In April 1919 exports of meat and dairy products alone matched all such exports in 1914. Bread and meat valued at 1.64 billion dollars by May 1 exceed five and a half years of prewar shipments.
A National City Bank of New York editorial argues rehabilitation hinges on faith and solid business organization. It asserts recovery depends on confidence in the future and faith among business leaders amid European and global readjustments after the war.
The article reports heated legislative maneuvering over the Philadelphia charter bill and related measures as the session extends into warm weather. Key figures include Senator Boies Penrose and Philadelphia figures like Alderman Louis Alpern, with committee actions on prohibition and compensation codes and talks of adjournment timing. Governor Sproul weighs taxation and district attorney bills while limiting public speaking appearances.
Platinum worth 2 415 000 ounces 23 000 was brought into the country as the personal baggage of a Massachusetts businessman who secured it for the Government. He spent over a year, funded the effort, faced dangers and hardships, and sacrificed his health, dying four hours after his return.
A Manchester Guardian report notes the Church of England gender barrier facing a definite challenge from the General Council of the League of the Church Militant. The group formerly the Church League for Women's Suffrage plans renewed action.
A Harvey's Weekly critique denounces the President as a vainglorious claimant to speak for the American people. It notes two failed appeals for confidence from Congress and Senate before his voyage, arguing the Nation rejected his foreign policy authorization and the trip’s claimed mandate.
The excerpt contemplates Franklin D Roosevelt as a model for wartime world leadership asking for a figure who promotes duties to the state and collective responsibility rather than merely rights. It contrasts rights centered views with the need for an apostle of obligations guiding nations by example.
The piece argues there is no current government rule on non essential occupations and that the ultimate ideal is listening to Senator exten Taaben as Raseen the pro.
A Harrisburg authored piece in the Railroad Trainman urges strict action against I W W leaders and others labeled undesirables. It supports deportation en masse, detaining some at Ellis Island, and expelling alleged saboteurs to restore order and defend American liberties.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs plans a complete rewrite of the naval appropriation bill, moving away from a wartime expansion aim. Uncertainty over League of Nations disarmament and rapid aerial developments prompts a cautious approach as the 1916 program nears completion and a 1920–21 bill looms.
The Philadelphia Record notes Lloyd George would let Germany choose the signing site for the treaty. If not at the spot of Germany's proclaimed triumph, they could sign in Potsdam where an imperial meeting on July 5, 1914, authorized Austria to pursue war, with Germany backing Austria.
A Chinese dairy in Foochow owned by locals serves about 100 cows and 300 customers, while a twenty seven dairy men co operative plans a new milk factory at Diemen near Amsterdam. Japan's 1918 chemical imports totaled 1 774 435 yen with soda leading items and American gas water heaters retailing at 51 to 57 dollars.
A brief lyric reflection on flowers and seasons questions whether daisies laurel asters and ragweed feel joy of June May and autumn. The speaker wonders if a sunlit cheek would feel the same thrill if unshared with a loved one, amid celebratory images of nature.
Major General William S Graves explains the U S stance in Siberia saying American troops will not interfere with Russian sovereign rights nor express views on internal factional politics. He warns against offensive interference while noting some soldiers may have shown disapproval of Bolshevism.
Ebening Chat profiles Major Frank C. Mahin who arrived in Harrisburg to work with Colonel James B. Kemper. The narrative covers Mahin's birth in 1887, family of soldiers and editors, schooling in Europe, English Territorials service, Harvard attendance, New York work, and World War I combat in France including gas exposure, plus his later harp of travel and anecdotes from адрес. He recounts service from Canada to the Mexican border and China to France, and notes a hornets nest display at the State Capitol with plans to send it to schools.
Community ladies attended a recent show to see a play titled Mand and others stayed home. The fragmentary note hints at local theater interest but provides little additional detail.
Representative James A. Walker, the House leader in bills, is a Philadelphia lawyer. General W. G. Price, new National Guard head, plans eastern visits to review new units. County Commissioner A. Gumbert of Pittsburgh is a former major league player. Representative John R. K. Scott laments missed horseback rides in Harrisburg and seeks more bridge paths.
Fragmentary note places three rebel prisoner camps in Harrisburg during the Givik War. The text cites a historic War era context but lacks full details, dates, or precise camp locations. Further readable fragments would clarify the exact camps and their roles.
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