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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
13
A fragment from the Harrisburg Telegraph invokes universal rights with phrases about limitless humanity and each person’s claim to earth, suggesting an editorial or syndicated motto featured on the page.
Local drives push for British Army recruitment as English and Canadian volunteers are urged to join the mother country. American workers may face the draft, while Canadians and Englishmen must volunteer to serve, with later explanations demanded at home and abroad.
The National Food Administrator supports limiting flavors to a few favorites while allowing unlimited corn sugar and corn syrup to meet demand. Ice cream is generally wholesome, though health boards warn about bacteria levels and differentiate between contamination and harmless bacteria. An announcement follows.
The piece lauds American troops in World War I noting Cantigny and the Marne as early American successes. It emphasizes American marksmanship, tradition, and resolve, predicting continued strong performance for troops heading to France.
A German soldier notes that American troops inspire wholesome respect and fear, arguing that despite setbacks the U S strain remains formidable. He asserts that mass manpower in France will tilt the balance against the Potsdam regime and marks two million U S troops as pivotal to the end.
Arriving crowds on Chestnut Street attend a Wake Up America event in Harrisburg praising loyalty and sacrifice. Bankers and workers alike cheered pro war messages while opposing pro German or slacker rhetoric, underscoring the city’s unified resolve for wartime campaigns and home front duties.
The article questions whether the United States is preparing a revolutionary new weapon to end the war, noting Floor Leader Mann and others speaking of something entirely new that could change outcomes like the monitor or repeating rifle. It argues such a development cannot come too soon.
Members of Typographical Union No. 14 applaud their union’s firm support for national prohibition despite the Federation of Labor’s state convention opposing the amendment. The article notes printers as a dependable trade and highlights labor loyalty to the wartime cause and insistence on strong leadership on prohibition.
The new Reserve Militia of Pennsylvania, built to replace the National Guard, is nearly organized with many former guardsmen and veterans. Officers receive canvas training at Mt Gretna this week while the ranks begin outdoor rifle work. the brigade is to assemble in July for the first field drill, seen as a strong second line.
The text notes that commissioned men will help fill vacancies promptly so the brigade can report to camp with full administrative and command staff. It praises Pennsylvania for forming a brigade to police its borders and serve as a second line for Uncle Sam despite delays.
A chaotic look at Pennsylvania Democratic leadership after the May primary shows Palmer and McCormick under criticism for overconfidence. Washington rumors say Old Guard forces led by Joe Guffey and Bonniwell forged a strong coalition, while party figures like Sproul Vare and Beidleman plot for governor and Senate roles. Highway officials O Neil and Habgood report large campaign outlays as candidates jockey for positions.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reprints a Taft note praising Wood as loyal and urging the administration to reveal why General Wood was kept from sailing with his division. The piece argues the country is unsettled by unexplained political reasons and calls for transparency.
The Kansas City Times reflects on General Leonard Wood leaving command of the Eighty-ninth Division for departmental duty before a likely overseas deployment. It argues for an Washington explanation to avoid public doubt about his removal and to maintain national morale.
A biblical lament ends David’s mourning over Saul and Jonathan. He urges teaching Judah’s children the bow as the beauty of Israel lies slain on its high places. He commands not to tell in Gath or publish in Askelon streets.
Fragmentary verse praising a marching man with a martial cadence and vivid imagery. Mentions trumpet, fire, life, fear, and youth. Ends with garbled name fragment and unclear attribution to Virginia Beard in a damaged line.
A Harrisburg reader urges the Telegraph to send a reporter to the river front park below Paxton street to document conditions. The letter cites crumbling grass, weeds, abandoned benches, and heavy coal trucks using the park, demanding accountability from the Park Commissioner and officials.
A Washington dispatch says the coal administration fears a winter coal shortage. The warning targets late buyers who wait for the first snow to order coal, risking delays when dealers are already out of stock. The piece hints at broader disappointment if fears prove justified.
Chicago Tribune argues government seeks to raise the draft age claiming sentiment protects youth. It contends older men are poor soldiers while younger men aged 19 and 20 would be better soldiers and less missed economically.
Labor notes report calls for internment of enemy aliens on government lands for land clearing and food production. Chicago streetcar workers unveil a $400 000 building, first owned by a local Amalgamated Association. Textile employers seek wage and condition standardization to limit floating labor. Tacoma timber workers mobilize women in trade unionism over poor conditions. Toronto bricklayers demand 70 cents an hour on May 1. Western Canada reports teacher shortages. Toronto jewelry workers fully organized. Brook binders add 4 000 members last year. German unions total 400 000 members.
A poem recounts a child and a dog sharing woodland adventures. The dog senses unseen creatures and treasures, while the speaker longs for the dog to speak and reveal fairy lore and childhood joys. Margaretta E. Sangster attributes the piece to The Christian Herald.
A speaker recalls a child’s room and an empty closet. A little white flannel nightie hangs on a lone hook, stained blue by wash. The room remains crowded with loneliness as memory keeps the garment in place.
A lighthearted chat features jokes about whales boats and a tiny perch as speakers joke about expense and sticking around. The dialogue shifts to grooming and court plaster as casual banter continues in a playful spring mood.
The item notes James Hughes of Centre County hosting a reception in Bellefonte and Judge A B Smith of Susquehanna County proposing bar closings on holidays. It mentions R C Bateman moving into government work, Dr William Draper Lewis commenting on transit policy, and John Farris of Pittsburgh named as a bridge engineer specialist for a new project.
Members of Company I 2nd Regiment Pennsyl Reserve Militia received praise for their first parade appearance after slow start due to command delays. The unit faced French Blue Devils with strong drill and Memorial Day reception was favorable. Large crowds note the Y M C A involvement and training trips to Camp Meade Columbus.
A fragment from the San Francisco Chronicle discusses Harrisburg bridges over the Susquehanna and the old John Harris ferry. It touches on wartime geopolitics including Austria, Germany, and the Kaiser's empire, noting possible territorial changes and national independence implications.
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