Germany replies to note on Frye sinking and prize courts
The German Foreign Office in Berlin today issued a reply to the United States about the sinking of the American ship William P. Frye by the Prinz Eitel Friedrich. Germany argues a right to destroy contraband carrying ships when no other stop is possible, potentially placing destruction cases before prize courts, while rejecting US points about diplomatic settlement and treaty obligations. The note also includes details of wartime armament shipments and a report on Carranza troops.
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Brethren Conference Adopts Peace Letters and Teems
Hershey Pa June 10 After resolutions and greetings to President Wilson and Governor Brumbaugh the Church of the Brethren conference adjourned for next year in Ohio Aggressive church policy changes aim to link congregations and allied bodies Five missionaries were sent overseas and the missions offering exceeded 22000 The final prayers for world peace were led by Rev Charles D Bonsack The closing sessions saw 453 delegates present the highest East conference enrollment with only Winona Lake higher locally
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Winona Lake
German torpedo craft sunk after Hartlepool clash
Reports from Petrograd and London claim one German torpedo boat and one transport sunk with another damaged after a 52 hour engagement near Hartlepool. The Velocity trawler’s crew survived in a small boat after being sunk by a Russian submarine.
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French Plan to Use Barking Dogs Against Germans
Paris report says the French committee of scientists has many wartime inventions under review. A novel proposal tied revolvers to barking dogs to fire on command while another idea aimed to guide Falcons to carry air borne missiles from Zeppelins. The panel notes broad submissions and steady progress for the aviation corps.
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Paris
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Market Square Pastor Likely to Be Chosen at Meeting
A Market Square Presbyterian Church committee led by Judge S J M McCarrell will present its choice for a permanent pastor at a meeting on Wednesday June 18. Several prominent ministers remain under consideration as members and their spouses have traveled up to 200 miles to hear candidates since Rev Dr J Ritchie Smith resigned last year.
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Market Square Church
Weather Summary For East and Vicinity Report
Fair tonight with increasing clouds and moderating breeze. Tomorrow partly cloudy with north winds. Susquehanna River and branches will fall slowly or remain near stationary with a stage about 4.0 feet Friday morning. Temperatures recorded overnight 58 with a high of 76 and a low of 57.
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Traffic Violators Getting Theirs In Harrisburg Area
The Motor Club of Harrisburg and the police department intensified traffic law enforcement across the city. Since the campaign began, 62 arrests have been made and fines total about 130 dollars. In the past 30 days 29 arrests were recorded and nine owners were warned to heed traffic rules. second arrests will trigger double fines. Mayor John K. Royal praised the effort for pedestrian and motorist safety.
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Governor appoints new Agricultural Commission members
Governor Brumbaugh announces the appointment of the Agricultural Commission members who will oversee the state's agricultural affairs under a new legislative act. (Continued on Page 7.)
Vice-President of P. R. R. Weds Mrs. A. R. MacLeod
W. W. Atterbury, vice-president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, married Armina Rosengarten MacLeod at her St Davids home. The ceremony was by Rev. W A Patton with only relatives present. MacLeod had divorced in 1913, Atterbury’s first wife died in 1910. Thomas J. Ryan of New Hope named factory inspector in the Department of Labor and Industry.
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H. B. Rosengarten
Thomas J. Ryan
New Hope
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Bryan Resignation Dominates U S Officials in Washington
Washington reports William J. Bryan's resignation as Secretary of State continues to draw major attention in Washington. Officials discuss his personal statement and proposed policy moves to refer Germany's questions to an international commission and warn U S citizens against belligerent ships.
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City 10 Celebrates Fourth on July 9
Liberty Bell reception committee meets to plan a July 5 holiday program with an afternoon observance before the evening Liberty Bell reception. School children will assemble at their schools and march to the Pennsylvania Railroad station to view the bell, each pupil receiving a flag and a card picture.
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Eitel's Captain Arrested in Europe Report Says
Paris reports the captain of the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich was arrested while disguised as a cook on an Italian steamer. Commander Thierichens interned his vessel at Newport News April 7, and he and officers gave parole not to leave U S soil. Norfolk Navy Yard notes Captain Thierichens recently returned from leave aboard the ship. Third Surgeon Nolte was on leave and did not return, prompting a Navy inquiry.
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Bryan Announces 1916 Run on Peace Prohibition Platform
William J. Bryan will seek the presidency in 1916 on a platform of prohibition peace and women's suffrage. Observers note his endorsement of these issues aligns him with the Prohibition party and signals a break with President Wilson.
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Brutal attacks on women shock Steelton police
A series of brutal home invasions in Steelton has left several women battered by hatchets and hammers. In the latest incident around 1:30 am at 528 Mohn Street, Mrs. Mary Robensinger woke to a man with a hatchet. Police report four attacks in six weeks, all while victims were alone at home.
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London
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Open Parkway Drive for Traffic September 1
Commissioner M Harvey Taylor will call for bids next week to construct a parkway joining Cameron Parkway and Reservoir Park. The twenty foot drive is staked and expected to be ready for service by September 1.
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Delegates Head to Madrid for Peace Mission
Jane Addams chair of the Women's Peace Conference committee sails from Rome to Madrid en route to France and Belgium to urge end of hostilities. She meets Pope Benedict, Cardinal Gasparri, Papal Secretary of State, and Italian officials. London reports bread price cut by one cent. four pound loaf now 16 cents.
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Italy gains Monfalcone line in Isonzo fighting seen
The Italian army reports capture of Monfalcone near Trieste after stubborn Isonzo fighting and says Austrian forces remain strong on the river's west bank. Galicia sees continued Austrian and German successes while Russians resist south of the Dniester. German submarines sink two British trawlers. Berlin concedes a damaged destroyer. Count Von Bernstorff’s Cedarhurst visit is anticipated.
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