Efforts to Reduce High Cost of Living Meeting At Altoona
Freight and passenger agents of the Middle Division plan a June 17 meeting in Altoona to discuss methods to move produce from farms directly to consumers. The goal is to lower living costs by cutting out middlemen while considering market cars between Altoona and Harrisburg and coordinating with local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Division
Altoona
Harrisburg
Adams Express Company
Philadelphia
Altoona Gazette
Crews Headline Harrisburg Philadelphia Division Standings
Standing shows the Philadelphia Division crews leading with Harrisburg side first at 4 AM. The list includes crews 127, 118, 123, 116, 115, 111, 112, 106, 103, 128, 128, 102, 117 and engineers for 08, 112, 113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kautz
Earhart
Seitztrass
Downs
Crisswell
Smeltzer
Buck
Supplee
Minnich
Wolfe
Hubler
First
Streeper
Manley
Tennant
Young
Deesey
Kelly
Madenfort
Goodwin
McCauley
McGuire
Albright
Davidson
Wagner
Behman
Myers
Martin
Newman
Hartz
Barton
Arnsberger
Maughes
Brenner
McCurdy
Gelsinger
Kegelman
Bleich
Cover
Kestreves
Kochenauer
Shenk
Penwell
Copeland
Reno
Shive
Spring
Waterline
Horstick
Hoar
Mehaffie
Harvey
Donohoe
Webmer
Smith
Webster
Wissler
Buyer
Wright
Gross
Cheesley
Pottiger
Zeiders
Davis Jewett
Gantt
Keys
Bodley
Peters
Boyle
Henderson
Reese
Putt
Kerwin
Spahr Mathias
Strouser
Werner
Fleck
Hart
Barkey
Sheets
Bair
Pyde
Crow
Ulsh
Bostdorf
Schiefer
And
ENOLA
Philadelphia
Walton
Weit
Pennell
Gundel
Forney
Hinkle
Eugle
Steinauer
Stouffer
Clark
Snyder
Long
Harfdy
Rice
Decker
Desch
Goudy
Malseed
Shaffner
Mumma
Fair
Boyd
Campbell
Musser
Steimeling
Altoona
Tapas
Harrisburg
Secret tolls repeal debate shadows diplomacy in Senate
Senate discussion on repealing the tolls exemption centers on Mexico Britain and Japan as Senator Smith cites a White House motive to secure diplomatic support. Senator Clapp questions connections to London and Mexico while La Follette readies a dramatic entry against repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Tillman
Senate
la Follette
Smith
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Japan
Great Britain
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Clapp
Minnesota
Mr. Smith
Congress
Michigan
Panama
Senator Smith
London
England
Foreign Relations Committee
Toll repeal plank sparks political clash and warning
Senator Tillman rebukes the tolls repeal stance as a jolting misstep while Senator Smith recalls quiet before a sudden shift. President Wilson’s Baltimore platform pledge is cited as serving farmers, yet voters face explanations and apologies in forthcoming campaigns amid Democratic turmoil.
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Smith
Mexico City
Walter H. Page
London
England
Tillman
New Jersey
Baltimore
Harrisburg Students Stage Shakespeare Play at Lebanon Valley College
Harrisburg students join the senior class of Lebanon Valley College in Much Ado About Nothing produced in the conservatory of music under Miss May Belle Adams. Benedict is played by John Lyter with Mary Irwin among the cast. twenty characters perform for school children and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annville
Lebanon Valley College
Conservatory of Music
May’ Belle Adams
John Lyter
Harrisburg
Benedict
Mary Irwin
Edward Smith
John Ness
Verling Jamison
Harry Chalton
Lester Rodes
D. Leonard Reddick
Victor Heffelfinger
H. Olwiler
Blanche Risser
Josephine Urich
Harry Bender
Jules Curry
Lester Zug
Miss Adams
Myra Kiracofe
Faber Stengle
Lester Snyder
Robert Hartz
Huber Heintleman
Samuel Hall
Tom Bellaby
Central High
Jedbury
Kathryn Harris
Nelly
Margaret May
Christopher Jedbury
Boas Sites
Whimper
John Whiteside
Job
Carson McAllister
Major Hedway
Harold Fast
Dora
Helen Wilson
Glibb
The
Association For Prevention of Juvenile Gambling
George Meckenbaugh
Lenora Fry
Thompson
Bombay House
Russell Lindsay
Annabel Swartz
Old-Time Cattlemen Reunion Planned in Perry County
Perry County cattlemen and spouses plan a gathering at Laurel Run on June 18 at 10 o clock. If rain occurs the event moves to the following day. State Forester Harold B Bryner will give the welcome with responses and speeches by J A Brandt Charles Berk and John W Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blain
Perry
Cumberland
Franklin
Laurel Run
Salting Place
Cumberland County
Harold B. Bryner
New Germantown
J. A. Brandt
Charles Berk
Franklin County
John W. Snyder
Perry County
Hawaii protests against leper arrivals
Dr. B S Pratt president of Hawaii Territorial Board of Health arrived from Honolulu en route to Washington to protest sending lepers to the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
V. B.S. Pratt
Territorial Board of Health of Hawaii
Honolulu
Washington
Islands
State Police to Attend Capitol Hill Ceremonies Monday
Central seniors in Uedbury report that ten state police will arrive Sunday night to manage crowds and assist in the flag transfer at Capitol Hill and the parade. Major Vale's Eighth Infantry battalion also arrives Monday morning for the events and roll call at the museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hill
Capitol
E. M. Vale
Eighth Infantry
Robbed Rumseller Who Starved Them Plea
In Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania Mrs. Amandus Kurtz pleaded guilty to stealing ham lard and flour from Latzie Peltz a Summit Hill liquor seller to feed a starving seven member family. Judge Barber granted a suspended sentence of thirty days and costs after she blamed her husband for spending wages at Peltz's bar. The court sought witness names to support her claims including charges of selling to minors and habitual drunkards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauch Chunk
Amandus Kurtz
Latzie Peltz
Summit Hill
Peltz
Painter Hurtles 35 Feet in Balcony Fall
Arthur Stanbaugh a painter of 213 Muench street fell from a balcony more than thirty five feet at the rear of W W Stanford 2025 Green street. He was found unconscious and taken home suffering two dislocated shoulders and severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stanbaugh
Muench Street
W. W. Stanford
Green Street
Wine order abolishes mess on American warships
Secretary Daniels ordered the abolition of the wine mess on U S Navy ships. The decree, already promulgated, takes effect July 1. The Public Printer has the order and issuance to the service will begin in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
State Board of Public Grounds
Dy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Daniels
Boschelli Faces New Forgery Charge in 1909 Note
Angelo A. Boschelli, former Menger Hotel proprietor and fugitive, is charged with forging and uttering a $400 judgment note cashed by Max P. Johnson. The indictment alleges John Acri as maker and Frank Marsico as witness. The case hinges on a June 12 1909 act with a five year statute of limitations, while Boschelli remains ill in Chicago. Authorities plan to recover him for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Angelo A. Boschelli
Boschelli
Stroup
Grand Jury
Menger Hotel
Max P. Johnson
John Acri
Chicago
Windy City
H. C. Wells
Rosegarden
Menger
Jacob Eckert
Ten Months Jail for False Witness Fees Scam
Miles Knesevic, described as a Steelton foreigner, was sentenced by Judge McCarrell to ten months in jail and a $10 fine for urging a fellow countryman to pose as a court witness and illegally securing witness fees. The Dauphin county case marked the first of its kind in the court. Separately, Tomo Kindekovic and Martin Cuzic were convicted of assault. Frank Capan and Eva Cuzic were arrested but acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarrell
Miles Knesevic
Dauphin County
Tomo Kindekovic
Martin Cuzic
No. 2
Frank Capan
Eva Cuzic
Mary Johnson Faces Pandering Charge In Ward Dance Halls
Mary Johnson, an eighth ward resident, testified that she frequented local dance halls and enticed 17 year old Mary Rodgers and Katherine Brown to use her room in ways illegal. The girls described a financial arrangement with Johnson, as witnesses in No 1 court room testified during the pandering trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Johnson
Mary Rodgers
Katherine Brown
Mary
Katherine
No. 1 Court Room
Johnson
Charles Brown
Domestic science and manual training to be introduced in Steelton grammar grades
The Steelton School Board authorized a sewing and domestic science course and planned manual training for boys. Miss Alice M. Jumper was chosen to teach domestic science. The program aims to reduce dropouts by adding practical studies in grammar grades and high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton School Board
L. E. McGinnes
Alice M. Jumper
McGinnes
Paul Messersmith
Davis
C. S. Davis
L. B. Nye
Mary R. White
Ellen McGinnes
Viola A. Helm
Joseph H. Hurst
Roscoe Bowman
Paul D. Miller
Annie L. Gardner
Gertrude Rupp
Isabella B. Johnson
Blanche Clever
Henrietta Carl
Mabel Sands
Adessa F. Kistler
Felton School
Central Grammar
G. W. Henry
N. A. Yeany
Nora M. Crouse
May B. Osman
Linnie A. Hess
Edith G. Steese
Viola M. Lichtenwalner
Minnie H. Huber
Mary H. Gartland
Anna M. Sands
Fothergill School
BE. Allen Crawbaugh
Jennie K. Green
Honora M.gaffney
Edith M. Lichtenwalner
West Side
C. E. Detweiler
Carrie V. Brown
E. C. Shelley
Pearl A. Hill
Elizabeth V. Clancy
Bent
Ada M. Hill
Margaret G. Dailey
Sylvia R. Belidel
Jessie M. Wright
Margie I. Dunkle
C. F. Howard
W. R. James
J. W. Fields
Aura C. Imes
Idella M. Fisher
East End
Con Garraty
Mary L. Dunkle
Eva F. Stoner
William H. Hardrode
Alice A. Jumper
Lillie V. Nankiyel
Annie E. Nein
Dorothy M. Howden
Fannie E. Jackson
Samuel R. Weaver
Grace M. Hardrode
Small Girl Victim Case Leads to Conviction in No 1 Court
In No 1 court before Judge Kunkel, James Sturgeon was convicted for attacking Mary Cole, aged 9. Pete Johnson pleaded guilty to slashing Catherine Proctor with a razor and received from fifteen months to two years in the Eastern Penitentiary. John Sweeney William Smith and Thomas McDonegal faced sentencing for stealing a £350 brass bell from Piketown church yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 1 Court Room
Kunkel
James Sturgeon
Mary Cole
Pete Johnson
Catherine Proctor
Eastern Penitentiary
John Sweeney
William Smith
Thomas McDonegal
Piketown
Friendship Company Granted Parade Right of Line
A union committee endorsed a letter granting the Friendship company the right of line in the October parade. The letter explains York fire companies will lead and invites Friendship to return to help ensure a successful convention. President Daniel H Kiester and Secretary C Emmett Murray stated they will return once Friendship is granted its rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Company
Union
Mount Vernon House
York
Daniel H. Kiester
C. Emmett Murray
Friendship ‘Company
Desertion Charge Against Harrisburg Man
Irvin Keim of 901 North Nineteenth street Harrisburg was arrested by Constable John Gibb on charges of desertion and nonsupport filed by his wife. Other notices include a Medico Chi graduate William Seibert Houck from Harrisburg, and injuries at Steel Works where James Coleman lost eye safety chip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Keim
North Nineteenth Street
Harrisburg
John Gibb
Medico Chi
William Seibert Houck
South Second Street
Philadelphia
Dickinson College
James Coleman
Steel
Middletown Plans Union Picnic For Sunday Schools
Plans are underway for the annual Sunday School union picnic in Middletown to be held at Hershey Park on Thursday July 23. Committees will be appointed by the participating schools in a few weeks and final arrangements will follow. Funeral services for Mrs Adeline Daugherty were held at the home of Mrs Mason Bossler with Rev H F Hoover officiating and burial in Middletown Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Hershey Park
Adeline Daugherty
Mason Bossler
East Water Street
H. F. Hoover
Firemen's Union seeks union as Friendship company urged back
The Firemen's Union letter outlines actions from the February 6 meeting on creating a separate division in the parade line. It defends the souvenir book contract awarded to a non city bidder and notes $700 already raised for the convention in Harrisburg. The letter urges Friendship delegates to rejoin to avoid factional dissension and to support a united state firemen's convention with many Philadelphia and city participants. The committee includes Colonel Henry C. Demming as chair and R. L. Ayars, John G. Wells, John A Snyder, Frank E. Ellis.
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Firemen's Union
York Firemen
Union
Friendship Company
Harrisburg
Friendship
Firemen’s Union
Philadelphia
Henry C. Demming
R. L. Ayars
John G. Wells
John A.snyder
Frank E. Ellis
City to Act as Land Auctioneer on Allison Hill
Two triangular plots on Allison Hill will be sold by hammer on the courthouse steps at 10 oclock Saturday morning June 20. Harrisburg the auctioneer under a City Council authorized sale due to tax and lien failures. One plot fronts Elm Juniper and Sixteenth streets. the other corners Elm Vernon Mayflower with varied frontages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Hill
City of
Harrisburg
Elm
Juniper
Sixteenth
Fourteenth
Vernon Streets
Mayflower Street
Body of Drowned Man Not Yet Recovered
The body of Marisa Velykov an Austrian who drowned when a small wooden row boat capsized on the Susquehanna near the steel company island has not been recovered by late afternoon. Four companions escaped with narrow margins from drowning in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marisa Velykov
Velykov
York County
Susquehanna
Steel Company
Ladies Hats Cut In Two at Mary C. Glass
Local sale offers half price on spring and summer hats. Regular 15 dollar hats drop to 7.50, 8 and 10 dollar hats to 5, 5 dollar hats to 3. Fringe Milan Hemp hats reduced to 4 or 5 dollars, selected at 1.50. Children’s hats also heavily discounted at 1306 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Mary C. Glass
Market Stree
The Staff of Life bread advertisement
Holsum or Butternut bread praised as the best loaf from Harrisburg’s largest clean bakery. Fresh daily and distributed citywide, the ad urges readers to ask grocers for Schmidt's Butternut or Holsum bread.
The Busy Bee and Nearby Shops Offer Seasonal Fare and Goods
An assortment of local ads notes dining at the Busy Bee on 9 North Fourth Street and wagon repairs at Shaffer Wagon Works on 80 South Cameron Street. It also promotes affordable suits at Klein Company Store, fashion at Potts' Greaseless Cream, Court Dairy Lunch fare, tailored suits by Lack on Dewberry Street, Arcade Laundry services, and Schmidt Florist for wedding bouquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee
North Fourth Street
Shaffer Wagon Works
South
Cameron Street
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Master Car Builders’ Association
Roundhouse
West
Reading Harrisburg
German
Philabaum
Kline
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Lape
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Wood
Morrison
Richwine
Kettner
Barnhart
Kelley
Holbert
Lex
Rumbaugh
Stephens
Weiwing
Zukoswki
Ely
Carl
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Moyer
Hollenbach
Bingaman
Anders
Nye
Shader
Painter
Fitting
Eppley
Ayres
Carlin
Miles
Straub
Dunkle
Gardner
Palm Hoover
Kapp
R. Taylor
Shearer
Muma
A. Taylor
Fleagle
Perry Co
State Police
Uedbury, JA
Economy Commission
State Library
Montgomery
Baldwin
Surface
Public Service Commission
Lawrence County
Gardner Avenue
New Castle
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
National Guard
State Military Board
Bigelow
Auditor General’s Department
B. F. Royer
Department of Health
Connecticut
B. F. Rinehart
Pittsburgh
J. Woods McCormick
Tener
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
Said Panderer
8Th Ward
Teeltonert
Emehspire
DeennaUe
Steélton
Men’s League of Centenary United Brethren Sunday School
O. P. Beckley
Charles P. Feidt
F. B. Wickersham
Central Supply and Construction Company
Standard Bithulithic Company
New York
Highway Department
Harrisburg Street
Water Department
Harrisburg Gas Company
Steelton
Steelton Personals
W. H. Fortney
South Front Street
Detroit
Irene Downes
Robert Pretlow
Brattleboro
Ward Hummel
Hummelstown
L. B
Ernest Eschenour
Main Street
Oberlin
George Dunkleberger
Christian Endeavor
Hummelstown To-Morro
George Eshenour
Emma Eshenour
Millersburg
Harry Eshenour
M. G. Tobias
William Parthemore
Enaut
Hill
Hammer
Lynch
Philadelpphis
W. Hynch
Pennsylvania
Register
Laura BH. Humes
Ella M. Hodge
H. Zimmerman
Henry Moyer
Highspire
Staff OF Life
Klein Company
North Market Square
Bowman & Co
Potts’ Drug Store
North Third
Herr Streets
Court
Court and
Strawberry Streets
Lack
Fred
Dewberry Street
Arcade
D. E. Glazier
Logan
Granite
Schmidt, Florist
Market Street
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