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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1919
Page
1
Paris and Washington report the American delegation will not publish the German peace treaty until it is signed and the official text is not shared with the Senate. Leaders push for a swift reply to Germany’s counter proposals, with commissions due to finish reports by Monday.
The American gunboat Sacramento arrived at Archangel with a freight steamer carrying seed and grain to relieve a severe shortage. Ice fires in the White Sea prevented the Eagle boats from proceeding, delaying earlier supply efforts.
Altoona mayor quotes about finding two perfect men for two Wilkes-Barre schoolmarms. He commissioned the search but says none fit socially morally or financially. The remark underscores a lighthearted social note from the period.
General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, plans to return to the United States early next month if the threat of renewed war with Germany fades. With the German Peace Treaty likely to be signed, Pershing would depart without delay, Secretary of War Baker says, noting Pershing told him not to expect him before July 1 unless conditions remain unsettled.
Archangel dispatch reports General March stating the original Archangel expedition will sail for home within two weeks. Companies E G I M and the 339th Infantry machine gun unit have departed Archangel June 3 and are en route to Brest. Casualties total 20 officers and 526 men with 5 officers and 99 men killed or died of wounds, 3 officers and 77 men died of disease or accident, 12 officers and 325 men wounded, and 85 men missing.
J Horace McFarland spoke at the YMCA Rose Show urging Americans to adopt the motto A Rose For Every Home and a Bush For Every Garden. He, a longtime leader of the American Rose Society, said the approach would boost home rose growing and raise national prominence.
A four year old boy, Charles Shambaugh of 1913 Woodstreet, was struck by a Harrisburg Post Office mail truck and is hospitalized with suspected internal injuries. The accident occurred as he ran into the street while playing, with T. A. Cleckner, a postal employee, driving the truck.
Pennsylvania railroad men who helped sell bonds in the Liberty Loan drives receive medals from the U S Treasury as thanks for their service. Similar medals will be awarded to all who worked in the drives. The medal shows a bas relief Treasury building and an eagle. The reverse bears the inscription awarded by the United States Treasury Department For Patriotic Service in Behalf of Liberty Loans made from captured German cannon.
Paul McGlaughlin of 2018 North Seventh Street was fined $3.75 for violating city bathhouse rules at Seneca Street. Assistant Parks Superintendent V Grant Ferrer said the case means further arrests may follow to protect bathhouse patrons. Alderman Landis offered jail or fine. McGlaughlin paid the fine after using profane language toward youths.
Washington reports fifty thousand recruits for the Army of Occupation, with 48,023 men enrolled as incomplete reports arrive. Three-year enlistments remain more common than one-year terms, according to General March, chief of staff.
Paris June 7 The Council of Four ordered commissions handling the German counter proposals to finish their reports by Monday amid evident impatience at the Peace Conference. Premier Lloyd George faces divisions among British reparations experts and acts in his own role.
The State Health Department plans a statewide mosquito abatement drive, with Harrisburg included. The bill before the Senate would authorize the health department to identify breeding sites and order cleanup, similar to Gorgas’s Panama work, with costs shared by affected municipalities and counties. The program emphasizes education and state supervision to prevent waste.
Miss Violet Oakley, the artist who painted murals in the executive reception room and Senate chamber, met with Capitol guides to explain the themes of the works. She corrected guides on several interpretations and noted the Senate paintings will be placed after the legislative session. Further discussions with state officials on the supreme court chamber series are anticipated.
The Pennsylvania branch of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs organized at the YWCA with 75 delegates. Officers include Gray of Pittsburgh president and Jones Harrisburg first vice president, Brooks Philadelphia second vice president, Miller Harrisburg secretary, Emmett Philadelphia recording secretary, Hendricks Chester treasurer. Delegates will be named for the St Louis convention June 14 to 18. permanent officers to be elected after this session. Jones was principal speaker stressing federation, cooperation, and club history. An afternoon tea followed, with an auto tour to Dauphin and city parks arranged by Jones, Stitt, and Wolfe.
State authorities seek bids for twelve million dollars of four and a half percent road bonds as part of Governor Sproul s plan. Next year an additional thirteen million nine hundred thousand will be sold. Bids open Monday June twenty third with settlement July first. Issues include two million dollars of five year bonds and equal amounts of ten fifteen twenty twenty five and thirty year bonds.
Paris June 7 Captain Funck of the Austrian army was tried and sentenced to death by a secret court martial for spying. He allegedly remained in Paris before and during the war and supplied the Germans with details on air raids and shelling. The verdict centered on passing information about Gotha and Bertha bombardments to the German attaché in Madrid.
May testing by the city bacteriologist found most milk cream and ice cream dealers selling products up to city standards. Of 40 milk samples five contained colon bacilli, 15 had yeast, and six exceeded city bacteria limits. Butter fat and cream standards varied by product, with several samples from restaurants failing fat requirements and several ice cream samples exceeding 500000 bacteria.
Allen Brown of 510 Brown Street was treated at Harrisburg Hospital for a severe calf cut sustained last evening in a poolroom at Cowden and Boas streets. Brown declined to name companions involved.
Announcement states the Children’s Day exercises scheduled for tomorrow morning will begin at 10 15 instead of 11 o'clock. The event will be held at Zion Lutheran Church and invites attendance by the community.
Wilkes-Barre pa June 7 mourning began as the first of the Baltimore tunnel disaster victims were laid to rest. Thirty bodies buried citywide as Holy Saviour Church overflowed with mourners. Rev McCabe conducted a requiem mass and absolved the dying miners. Seward Button disputed electric spark theory and suggested a spark from a match or naked lamp igniting powder, keeping investigation open.
Charter revisers oppose Governor Sproul who will not sign the Philadelphia charter bill in its present form and regionalists vow to stay through Monday to press the bill. The dispute centers on council size with 27 proposed versus the governors 121, tied to Attorney General Schaffer’s influence. Senate leaders expect Penrose to arrive Monday as the bill faces action that evening.
City officials consider purchasing teams of horses wagons and carts to fully equip a municipal ash collection department after a new state law. S F Hassler says funds could buy all or part this year with winter needs for about 15 wagons two carts and 0 horses and stable facilities and feed costs to be arranged. Council debate focuses on funding and equipment scope.
Weather Bureau predicts a fair week starting June 9 for North and Middle Atlantic States with temperatures near normal. Forecasters expect generally clear skies and mild conditions across the region this week.
Shamokin real estate and construction surge continues with record activity. Assessor James C Thompson reports unprecedented property sales and large development, noting doubled city sales since January 1 compared to last year in both count and assessed value. Recent transfer of the Derry Block at Fourteenth and Derry streets from John G. Eckels to Samuel Latt includes a storage house, an apartment house, and nine dwellings spanning 107 by 179 by 95 by 127 feet, extending from Olivet Church lines to Kittatinny.
Middletown aviators announce flights will resume shortly at the flying field of the Middletown depot. The previous plane was damaged in a Dauphin area flight weeks ago, and no flights occurred since. another plane is being rigged up and will be ready for use soon.
Toledo federal judge M Billits issued a temporary restraining order effective ten days, reopening the Willys Overland Automobile plant closed since the riot yesterday. The order bars interference with workers and the plant is expected to open Monday. Paris Findeasts of cruelties in Vilna by Polish troops report 200 killed in Vilna alone between April 19 and May, with 34 Jews bodies found April 19 to 22. Deportations to Vilnius area estimated 2,000 to 5,000 Jews. Peacemakers in session as Peace Conference commissions meet to speed work after leaders' decisions. The Council of Four continued consideration of counter proposals.
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