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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
8
In Duncannon on June 6 J Milner tailor was ordered to buy two American flags and display one in his shop after remarks that mocked the government and Russia. He faced charges and was warned to keep a flag on display. Attending contemporaries included fathers of recent volunteers.
Legislators from Philadelphia and eastern counties face a Devon wreck delaying the House session from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Today marks the first postponed start this session as the chamber dashes toward a late tonight and tomorrow slate of committee meetings. The Senate begins at 1:30 with few leaders present and plans a later recess. Meanwhile Mrs Irietta Konover, 79, widow of Henry Konover, died at her daughter’s home in Williamstown. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial in Paxtang Cemetery. she leaves two sons Michael and Aaron and two daughters Mrs Rettinger and Mrs Hannah Shannon.
London dispatch discusses the Times’ military view that the Russian revolution wrecked the 1917 entente campaign. It notes Russia’s 1916 losses were repaired, arsenals rebuilt, and Allied support poured in, but the revolt halted the planned Western and Caucasus offensives and the hoped joint Russian intervention. It tempers conclusions with cautious hope of a possible later Russian rally.
Captain Harrell commends local newspapers for vital recruiting work aiding national service in Harrisburg area. He notes newspapers mobilized readers, while some staff face exemptions or threats. a Reading station sergeant received an anonymous warning. Enlistees listed include youths from Harrisburg vicinity and several named residents from Indian school and local streets.
A Newark man Eph. Klerner died after a gas pipe scalding incident. His fiancée Miss Osborne learned he had a wife and two children, and she and her mother rushed to Steelton for services. His alleged honesty and church ties contrasted with his deception and relationships.
The Furniture Dealers Association decided to make Thursday afternoons a weekly half holiday. Stores will also close every afternoon except Saturday at 5 p.m.
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