Commissioners discuss detention house site in Dauphin County
Dauphin county commissioners considered buying or renting quarters for a new detention house for Juvenile Court prisoners. They planned inspections with probation officer James Walter, guided by Civic Club members led by Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert. The almshouse grounds were noted as a reasonable site option.
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Dauphin County
Board of Commissioners
James Walter
Civic Club
Lyman D. Gilbert
Alexander Balfour
C. G. Balfour
Middletown
H. Welcomer
C. H. Welker
Dauphin
William S. Harris
John R. Henry
Parkside
John L. L. Kuhn
William H. Kuntz
Naudain
Charles Barnhart
H. B. Rodle
Herr
K. Kines
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
Market Street
Boas St
W. H. Lynch
John B. Stucker
Boas Street
Swatara
Mohn Street
Steelton
Oberlin
George N. Springer
John T. Olmsted
J. Frank Hutchison
North Thirteenth Street
G. Stigheman
Min Stigheman
Frank Wen
J. Grant Koons
John W. Shanahan
Hill Street
Tigleman
Cemeter
O. M. Copelin
Firemen Union Deplores Traffic Congestion
At a Firemen's Union meeting last night resolutions urged higher annual appropriations for the fire department and called for clearing streets of traffic. Firemen claim Market Second and nearby streets are blocked by vehicles daily and theater districts are congested as owners park and enter amusements for an hour or more.
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Firemen’s Union
Market
York man convicted for fraud in Lebanon county
William Stock of York was convicted yesterday in Lebanon county courts on defrauding the Commonwealth by filing thirty nine affidavits claiming he killed weasels and goshawks in Lebanon county. the statements were proved false and a prior perjury conviction effort was ruled out. The Public Service Commission met in Pittsburgh with Secretary Millar and staff. Commissioner Magee was absent for a canal hearing. Assemblyman Charles A Shaffer visited the Hill.
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the Game Commission
William Stock
York
Lebanon County
Commonwealth
Stock
Public Service Commission
Pittsburgh
Millar
Board
Magee
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Mary E Burnite
Mrs. Mary E. Burnite aged 71 widow of David C. Burnite died at her home 1420 N Second St. She was daughter of John Till canalboat builder and Dauphin County treasurer. Surviving children include Rebecca Burnite L W Trindale Rev David C Burnite William N Burnite and John Till Burnite. Funeral from home Friday at 10 with Rev H W A area officiating. Burial private.
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Mary E. Burnite
David C. Burnite
Second Street
John Till
Dauphin County
Long Island
John Till Burnite
Rebecca Suttie
New York City
Governor Signs Sewers Granted to Counties and More Bills
Governor Brumbaugh signed a measure giving counties the right to build and operate sewer systems and disposal plants. He approved six other bills including a consolidated loan fund for first class cities, prison costs, borough controller bonds, new driveways in streets, and equity writ procedures. Vetoes announced target officer bonds, basement definition, deed recording fees, and road fund distribution to lake-border townships.
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Brumbaugh
Patton House
Philadelphia
Associated Charities Face Critical Fund Shortfall in Harrisburg
The Associated Charities of Harrisburg warns that without rapid donations the group will discontinue operations. Directors report a deficit of several hundred dollars and a surge in appeals this year with about 1,800 cases handled since November.
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Associated Charities of
Harrisburg
Pope Benedict XV Seeks Peace Cooperation With U S
Pope Benedict XV indicated willingness to cooperate with President Wilson to pursue peace in Europe during an audience with Miss Jane Addams and Dr Aletta Jacobs, representing a women’s peace conference in Rome. Memorial services were held for eight lodge members who died this year, led by Christian W Myers with roll call and prayers following.
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Rome
Benedict XV
Missane Addams
Chicago
Aletta Jacobs
Holland
Women's Peace Conference
Wilson
Europe
State Capital Lodge
North Second Street
William Bickley
William H. Wharton
Samuel B. Young
Charles Palmer
Earl A. Shutt
John R. Kinsey
William M. James
H. Stanley Barnhart
Christian W. Myers
A. C. Mumma
C. P. Haehnien
Irvin A. Cornpropst
Elizabeth Kline
Elizabethtown
W. B. Stoddard
Brethren Conference
United Brethren Church
Miss van Dyke
Brethren Church
Enee
Chocolate Town
D. Webster Kurtz
McPherson College
Kansas
Kurtz
America
Germany
Philadelphia
0. G. Romig
J. J. Yoder
McPherson
Mission Board
E. F. Nedrow
Ludlowville
N. Y
Lake Ridge
J. Swigart
Juniata College
Brumbaugh
Bilder J. W. Lear
Debatur
Ill
Southern Illinois
A. B. Miller
Hagersstown
Blederwolf
J. Edwin Jarboe
Lincoln
Neb
J. H. Cassady
Huntingdon
Irene van Dyke
S. B. Croft
Kensington
8. S. Blough
North Manchester
Ind
Daniel Hays
Broadway
P. H. Beery
Ann Arbor
Mich
Lady Betty Takes Joyride Through Harrisburg Streets
Felix Davis hires a car for a playful ride with Lady Betty the performing monkey at Pax tang Park. The piece notes the monkey’s antics and a lighthearted City scene, with local color and jazzed tone. Also mentions Lutheran Church youth class meeting on June 10 in the Flatiron building with a lecture on Good Attendance by E N Lebo.
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Felix Davis
Betty
Paxtang Park
Traction Company
Harrisburg
Monkeyville
Young Men’s Bible Class
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Nineteenth
Kensington Streets
Flatiron
Derry Streets
E. N. Lebo
Actress Breaks Arm During School Play Rehearsal
Miss Marie Dougherty of 767 South Nineteenth Street slipped and fell during a rehearsal for The College Widow at Chestnut Street auditorium. She fractured her left arm near the wrist and was treated at home, but plans to appear Friday evening.
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Chestnut Street
Marie Dougherty
South Ninteenth Street
Lancaster Chamber visit aims at reorganization with Harrisburg group
A Lancaster Chamber committee visited the Harrisburg Chamber yesterday to gather information for a forthcoming reorganization. Meanwhile the Board of Public Charities met at the Capitol for its quarterly session to review reports and state legislative work.
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Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
Lancaster Chamber
Silver service for Critchfield on 56th wedding anniversary
State Department of Agriculture officials presented Secretary and Mrs. Norman B. Critchfield with a silver service to mark their fifty six years of marriage. They were wed June 9, 1859, in Somerset county and reside at 1700 Market Street. The event drew callers, telegrams, and postcards as Rev. M D Lichliter praised the couple and noted their long service and family life.
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State Department of Agriculture
Norman B. Critchfield
Critchfield
Somerset County
Agricultural Department of Pennsylvania
Market Street
Capitol Hill
M. D. Lichliter
Lichliter
Insurance Agents Convene for Sixteenth Annual Convention
Delegates to the sixteenth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Association of Insurance Agents arrived for sessions in Grand Army of the Republic Hall at 26 North Third Street. The morning focused on registration and business, the constitution was amended, and the group adopted the new name. The meeting date was moved to the fourth Wednesday in September, with Mayor John K. Royal delivering the welcome.
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Insurance Agents
Grand Army of the Republic
North Third Street
Pennsylvania State Association of Insurance Agents
John K. Royal
Jesse E. B. Cunningham
F. Warner
Judge Lindsey Defies Denver Court Orders in Murder Trial
Denver Colorado June 9 Judge Ben Lindsey refused to answer questions about a conversation with Neal Wright the twelve year old son of Bertha Wright in a murder case saying the confession was confidential He defied Judge Perry and District Attorney Rush despite contempt threats and a court order to disclose details from the juvenile judge’s actions remain disputed while Neal testified that Bertha fired the fatal shot
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Denver
Col
Ben Lindsey
Bertha Wright
District Court
Neal Wright
Perry
Rush
Bush
Lindsey
Neal
Erry
Wilson College elects Dr Ella B Everitt president
The Wilson College trustees in Chambersburg Pa noon today unanimously elected Dr Ella B Everitt to be president succeeding Dr Anna J McKeag. Everitt a leading Philadelphia physician surgeon and physician in chief of Bryn Mawr College has long been active in Wilson College affairs and may accept despite personal sacrifice.
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Chambersburg
Wilson College For Women
Ella B. Everitt
Anna J. McKeag
Everitt
Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr College
Woman's Medical College
Wilson College
Harrisburg Chamber to Compile Local Manufacturers List
The Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce will prepare a complete directory of manufacturers and wholesalers in Harrisburg with the commodities they manufacture or handle. The aim is to advertise the city and expand local business by distributing the list through proper channels.
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Harrisburg
Emperor of Austria Reported in Dotage in Paris
Paris June 9. Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria has relapsed into second childhood and plays with toys. A Dutch businessman who returned from Vienna says the emperor’s condition was caused by an accident during a visit to a Vienna hospital. He saw a major farmer from the Imperial suite who lay in bed, both arms and legs amputated.
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Paris
Francis Joseph of
Austria
Vienna
Wenrick Brothers Visit Harrisburg from New York
William M. Wenrick and Edward C. Wenrick of New York, natives of Harrisburg, are visiting friends. William holds a Pennsylvania state billiards championship and has long claimed the title. Edward, a noted collector of old books and paintings, moved to New York about three years ago. They are in town negotiating on behalf of a prominent business concern.
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William M
Edward C. Wenrick
New York
Harrisburg
Edward c
William M. Wenrich
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Hospital Elects Board of Managers
The Harrisburg Hospital contributors elected a board including Spencer C. Gilbert James M. Cameron Andrew B. McCreath Haldeman O Connor Henry B. McCormick Benjamin F. Burns J W W Reynders David E. Tracy Herman P. Miller William E. Bailey Francis J. Hall John Fox Weiss Jackson H Boyd Ross A Hickok W L Gorgas as treasurer and secretary. A inquest will be held tonight by Coroner Jacob Eckinger regarding Martha Murick six run over by a car driven by Frank Kerstetter of 263 Sayford Street at Third and Boyd streets. hearing before District Attorney M E Stroup.
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Harrisburg Hospital
Spencer C. Gilbert
James M. Cameron
Andrew 8. McCreath
Haldeman O'Connor
Henry B. McCormick
Benjamin F. Burns
J. W. W. Reynders
David E. Tracy
Herman P. Miller
William E. Bailey
Francis J. Hall
John Fox Weiss
Jackson H. Boyd
Ross A. Hickok
W. L. Gorgas
Jacob Eckinger
Martha Murick
Third and
Boyd Streets
M. E.stroup
Frank Kerstetter
Sayford Street
Bryan resigns as Secretary of State over foreign policy dispute
Secretary Bryan announces his resignation to President Wilson after a rupture over how to handle relations with Germany. The move ends a tense three day deliberation with Cabinet allies, amid hopes his action will pressure Berlin and shape U S anti war policy.
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State Department
Bryan
James A. Gary
Maryland
McKinley
Spain
Mally
Lansing
Roosevelt
Germany
Brylan
Wilson
Austria
Belgium
Japan
Wilson's Position Unshaken After Bryan Resignation
The Pall Mall Gazette calls Bryan's resignation a clear political event. It argues President Wilson's stance shows strength and adherence to accountability, affirming his firm support among the American people and his continued leadership after the split.
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Wilson
Pall Mall Gazette
Associated Press
London
Bryan
War Specialties Show Weakness in Markets New York
Wall Street opened with sharp declines as investors reacted to events in Washington. War specialties led losses from 1 to 5 points, while United States Steel bucked the trend with a 7,500 share offering at 57 to 57 1/2, a small initial drop later partly recovered.
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Associated Press
New York
Wall Street
Washington
United States Steel
Resignation Not Alter Mexico Policy Says Mexican Opinion
In New York on June 9 Mexicans believe Bryan's resignation as Secretary of State will not change U S policy toward Mexico. Huerta says little on the matter. Uruquidi and Pesqueira state Wilson shaped policy and Bryan's departure should not alter it or hand policy to others.
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Bryan
State Department
White House
Wilson
Daniels
Germany
United States
Berlin
New York
William J. Bryan
Mexico
Victoriano Huerta
Mr. Bryan
Francisco Uruquidi
Mexican Constitutionalists
Washington
Roberto V. Pesqueira
Carranza
Uruquidi
Bryan as diplomatist a failure sparks resignation critique
In Butte Montana on June 3 Senator A B Cummins of Iowa called Secretary Bryan a failure as a diplomat when he resigned from the Cabinet. Senator Cummins blamed the timing amid critical international relations. Senator T J Walsh of Montana said he regretted Bryan's decision to resign.
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Butte
Mont
Bryan
A. B. Cumming
Iowa
Cummins
T. J. Walsh
Montana
Foreshadowed Policy Shift and Detained Star Foolery
London reports Secretary Bryan's resignation signals a shift in American policy possibly avoiding direct intervention. The Evening Standard notes Germany sent an unofficial peace emissary, while Britain resists neutrals' pressure and urges U.S. autonomy. Detective Ibach heads to Ithaca to bring back Sandon Roza, wanted for two forged checks totaling 40 dollars.
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Joseph Ibach
Ithaca
Mich
Sandon Roza
Roza
Cumberland Streets
Barga Silis
Brethren Church Plaza Wall Nears Completion in Two Weeks
Engineers report rapid progress on the plaza wall fronting the river behind the water house. The gravity wall will be five feet wide at the base tapering to eighteen inches top, with a balustrade and beautification from wall to pumping station, offering river views fifteen feet above the granite walk.
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Park Department
Coney
Tuscarora
Nagle
Hanna
Dock Streets
Bryan Urges Peace Plan to Settle Differences With Germany
Secretary Bryan proposes using international commissions and a year long investigation to resolve disputes with treaty nations and avoid war. He argues warnings against Americans on belligerent ships and cargoes of ammunition could prevent entanglement, citing Taft and Wilson precedents. He notes Germany’s openness to the plan and urges public support while the White House declines comment.
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Lemenoee
Germany
United States
Great Britain
France
Russia
International Commission
Mexico
Taft
Wilson
White House
Bryan
Tumulty
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Dotage
Wenrick Brothers
Board OF Managers
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J. J. Jusserand
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Evening Standard
Count von Bernstorff
England
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Hershey
General Missionary Board
Otho Winger
Indiana
Reading
India
China
Denmark
Sweden
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General Temperance Committee
General Educational Board
Church of the Brethren
Blue Ridge College
New Windsor
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
Daleville College
Daleville
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Mount Morris College
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Bethany Bible School
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