Vickerman Bill Enforce Prohibition Defeated in Pennsylvania
The Vickerman measure to create a State Commission of Prohibition with eight deputies failed in the Pennsylvania House by 95 to 93, short of the 104 votes needed. Debates were brief. supporters urged enforcement, opponents favored existing legal machinery. Also noted were related bills and public notices, plus a report of milk distribution for Milwaukee children and a local auto accident injuring Mrs. Edward Seymour.
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Vickerman
Pennsylvania
William H. Taft
Republican Party
Ramsey
Delaware
Dauphin
Uphin
Megkernell
Lebanon
Lancaster
Messrs. Cook
Brooks and Lantos
York
Bower
Perry
Beckley and Bowman
Cumberland
Spangler
T. T. Mutchler
Philadelphia
Tiz Gladdens Sore Feet In Comfort Test
A vintage advertisement touts Tiz as a magical remedy for tired feet. It claims rapid relief from aches, corns, blisters, and swelling, letting feet dance with comfort. The copy promotes a 25 cent box from drugstores and department stores for a full year of foot comfort.
Allied seaplanes silence Bolshevik lake flotilla
Allied seaplanes attacked four Bolshevik craft on Lake Onega south of Kem in Northern Russia. Bombs missed the boats but machine guns raked decks and silenced anti aircraft guns. The Bolshevik flotilla fled, was pursued, and all Allied planes returned after reloading and rejoining the chase.
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Lake Onega
Russia
Associated Press
Kem
Here
Brotherhood of Firemen article clarifies Fund connections
In Harrisburg the Brotherhood Relief and Compensation Fund corrects misstatements about its ties to the Harrisburg lodge and denies sending circulars or being attached to the lodge. A retraction notes a past president’s name was mistaken. Also, Covenant Presbyterian Church groups plan a Thursday supper and cake sale with ice cream and strawberries.
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Harrisburg
Grand Lodge
Brotherhood Relief and Compensation Fund
Order
Lodge 673
Shea
Telegraph
Industrial Workers of the World
National Union of Railway Men
William H. Morne Lodge
W. S. Carter
Carter
The
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Covenant Presbyterian Church
An Art Gallery 30 000 Years Old
Garrett P. Servis argues prehistoric Pyrenean cave painters show advanced intellect and artistic skill. He notes their portraits of animals and humans rival later art, and cites a new Montesqui Avantes find with birds and a possibly anthropoid figure, urging caution against frauds in archaeology.
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Pyrenees
Cantabrian
France
Spain
Michael Angelo
Montesqui-Avantes
Ariege
Count Begouen
Real Estate Board Plans For Big Booster Meeting
Harrisburg Real Estate Board, at its regular meeting in Chamber of Commerce rooms, arranged plans for a booster meeting at Penn-Harris on June 19. Early indications point to a large attendance by men interested in the city’s development.
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Harrisburg Real Estate Board
Chamber of Commerce
Penn- Harris
Mayor Keister Hints Immediate Pulmotor Purchase
The mayor announced to the council that with their consent he would order a pulmotor at once, estimated to cost about 135 dollars. A separate cartoon caption from the Louisville Courier-Journal quips about age and youth in a humorous exchange.
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Keister
Louisville Courier-Journal
Bell Telephone Welcomes Back Overseas Men Reunion Event
The Bell Telephone Company held its first postwar reunion in the Board of Trade hall. Lt Col James W. Hubbell of Philadelphia praised the Fourth Hundred Sixth Telegraph Battalion and listed heroes such as Hasskarl Lutz Hamilton Donbaugh, while Major Thomas H. Griest lauded the unit’s war service. The program included a parade through Philadelphia and talks by Meigs Brittain and Lutz among other local speakers.
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Bell Telephone Company
Board of Trade
James W. Hubbell
Philadelphia
Four Hundred and Sixth
Hasskarl
Lutz
Jerome Hamilton
Donbaugh
Henry W. Tayor
Thomas H. Griest
F. P.meigs
Harrisburg
Uncle Sam
France
Fielding P. Meigs
Four Hundred and Sixth Telegraph Battalion
William W. Brittain
Fred F. Lutz
Jerry Don
Schaffer Objects to Injunction Surrender in Phone Rate Case
In Dauphin County Court today John L. Swayze for Bell Telephone asked to dissolve the injunction blocking higher inter state rates. Attorney General Schaffer opposed, arguing a recent Burleson order alters the ruling. Judge Kunkel reserved decision.
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Schaffer
Pennsylvania
Dauphin County
John L. Swayze
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Attorney General of
Burleson
Judge Kunkel
United States Supreme Court
Swayze
Supreme Court
Kunkel
Daring Auto Thief Lived Like Prince in London
London reports Sidney Meredith a 22 year old musician who dressed lavishly and used theft of cars to fund a 2000 to 2500 dollar weekly lifestyle. He confessed to stealing about thirty automobiles in four months and was sentenced to three years in prison.
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London
Sidney Meredith
Meredith
Expected Strike Tomorrow In Chicago Telecomm Sector
Chicago June 10 telegraph and telephone operators faced a looming strike with about 70 000 workers at risk as last minute concessions from operating companies were sought. J Konenkamp president of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America stated the situation today. Dr Markward receives a call from First Lutheran Church Springfield Ohio inviting him to preach there after his recent visit.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. Konenkamp
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Markward
Y M C A Central club data on membership and activities
The Central Y M C A reports 1 163 men 341 total 1 504. Eyetohares gym adds 669 sessions serving 267 men 212 boys with 11 881 total attendance and 126 boys in hexathlon events. Over 1 000 served via extension play. 470 hikes. 25 boys in summer camp. 33 men in public speaking. 4 2 14 film showings. 6 154 attend socials. 3 billiard tables 2 bowling alleys. special room for boys. Open nights engage 2 500 workers from seven firms. Dormitory life in 32 rooms aids 1 124 men or older boys. Religious: 5 270 attend meetings. Bible classes 51 men 34 boys. Tech Hi Y and Harrisburg employed boys group led by Central Y M C A. 47 cases of lives influenced by religious program.
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Eyetohares
Tech Hi-Y Club
Harrisburg
Central Y. M. C. A
Religious and Social Activity Report Summary
Membership across men and boys totals 892 with 1 109 in symnasium classes and 13 100 natatorium uses for men and boys. Religious meetings reach 64 for map with 3 972 total attendance. 24 meetings for boys and girls draw 6 798. Bible classes serve 333 men and 723 youths. 2 115 service members use baths freely. The appeal asks contributions to sustain these efforts.
Y Campaign to Go Over Top
A fundraising drive for the Central Y M C A and the Pennsylvania Railroad branch opened after a worker luncheon. The goal, set at 10 000 as a minimum, aims to fund a full year of activities for local young men and boys. Captain George F Lamb presided with Arch Dinsmore directing the effort in General Secretary Reeves absence.
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Nance Committee
Central Y. M. C. A
Pennsylvania Railroad
George F. Lamb
Arch Dinsmore
Reeves
Arthur D. Bacon
Association
Mr. Hildrup
Dean Hoffman
J. George Becht
E. J. Stackpole
Railroad
A. G. Murray
F. H. Gregory
Horace Geisel
Debate on Amendments Divides House Over Bill
The Pennsylvania House debated amendments to a bill, with objections over a “ripper” feature and fears of an unseen influence. John R. K. Scott attributed the bill to push the Governor into an alliance, criticizing Flynn as a Republican masquerading as a Democrat. Williams pressed Scott on trust in new appointments.
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Alexander
Delaware
Brady
Philadelphia
Ramsey
Cox
House
John R. K. Scott
Scott
Flynn
Williams
Tioga
Walsh
Governor Asks For Amendment Amid Senate Scrutiny
Gov Godcharles, deputy secretary of the Commonwealth, offers no comment as two Senate joint resolutions to ratify a proposed amendment sit with the Judiciary General committee. One was suddenly introduced by Senator George Gray of Philadelphia, another by Senator Marshall Phipps of Venango, at suffragists’ urging to safeguard constitutionality after gubernatorial certification concerns.
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Gray
Burd Named Registrar in Twelfth Ward Third Precinct
Grover C. Burd was appointed registrar in the Twelfth ward’s Third precinct to succeed H. J. Houden Shield, who resigned.
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Grover C. Burd
H. J. Houdenshield
Safety rules tighten fire department operations city wide
City Council considers new fire department rules on alarm response speed limits of 24 mph to scene and 15 mph returning, safety zones, five member safety committees, crowd control with police, telephone use in enginehouses restricted, and banning non city owned vehicles from firehouses.
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City Council
EB. Z. Cross
Gross
City Not Responsible Council
W. H. Lynch
Paxton Street
John E. Fox
South Thirteenth Street
City offices seek new home after building lease veto
Mayor Keister, after a business session, read a letter from school board officials saying they would not lease the Fager building to the city for police offices. He stated no suitable site has been found yet. An insurance claims issue tied to sparks from a city fire engine remains unresolved.
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Surance Company
Keister
Fager
Public Library to Extend Branches
Public Library plans expansion of branch libraries in city school buildings. Miss Eaton reports 40,000 books issued in one year to schoolchildren and vows to raise about 2500 dollars to fund further facilities. Miss Ainey resigns to take a position in Waterbury library. committee formed to explore fundraising and staff growth.
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Miss Eaton
Miss Ainey
Gret
Waterbury, Conn
A. C. Stamm
A. D. Bacon
BE. J. Stackpole
Penn-Harris
Public
Eaton
Civic Center
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Milwaukee
Wis
Red Cross
City Health Department
Edward Seymour
Race Street
Garrett P. Servis
Fisk Tires
Fisk Rubber Company of
N. Y
S. Third St
Real Estate Board
Bell Telephone
Harrisburg Society
W. H. Fetter
Harrisburg Telephone Society
Daring Auto Thief
Prince
Washington
Central Association
R. R. Branch
Public Library
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Private McGuire
Visibl
Rosey
Pittburgh
Jennings Mfg. Co
Kalemans
Swift & Company
U.S. A
Seventh & North Streets
F. W. Covert
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