Mayor Succession Bill Is Vetoed
The governor vetoed the mayoral succession measure preventing a sitting mayor from seeking another term. The veto blocks Mayor John K. Royal from a bid to reelect himself, a move noted in political circles as influencing borough leadership. The veto also extended to bills on motor vehicle law and insurance violation prosecutions, with explanations that existing laws suffice and that due process should remain intact.
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Royal
John K. Royal
Cal
Suffrage Groups Probe York Vice Conditions
State and Pennsylvania suffrage investigators pressed York officials for data on vice after raids. District attorney secured arrests at disorderly houses, with many former inmates turning to cafe soliciting. Mrs. Roessing offered to help reform and place girls in new homes, while critics fear renewed open vice if investigations deter.
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State Suffrage Association
York
Frank M. Roessing
Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association
Lafean
Begy Nerve Aid TabletsPromise Quick Relief
An old advertisement promises nervous people stronger well being after Begg's Nerve Aid Tablets. It touts a 50 cent box with a six day money back guarantee and a mail order trial offer of three days for 10 cents from Begy Medicine Co Rochester New York.
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Begg
Bbegy
Begy
Begy Medicine Co
Begy Bldg
Rochester
N. Y
Quickest way to restore gray hair to natural color
A 50 cent lemoned French remedy promises to restore hair color to a dark lustrous shade without dye or lead. It claims to halt scalp itching by night and banish dandruff, offering a 10 cent mail sample from LeMay Chemical Co. Rochester, N Y.
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LeMay
LeMay Chemical Co
Rochester
US Receives Berlin Reply Request as Note Edits Denied
The U S awaits Berlin's reply to the note. Acting Secretary Lansing says no word or letter was changed after Bryan saw it. Lansing attended the cabinet meeting after joining as secretary ad interim, at the president's prompt.
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Bryan
Wilson
Lansing
State Department
Jake the dog faces a dubious future under new law
A Pennsylvania city debates a law barring foreign owners from registering dogs after Governor Brumbaugh signs it and City officials seek opinions. John Stark, earning a dollar sixty daily, struggles to pay for Jake’s license and citizen papers, but Jake is refused registration, leaving the canine’s future uncertain.
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Brumbaugh
Jake
D. S. Seitz
Charles A. Miller
John Stark
Uncle Sam
John
Stark
Miller
Seaman
Mr. Seitz
Miss Johnson Led City Schools for Over Half a Century
Miss Johnson, longtime educator, opened and led schools in this city for over fifty years. She taught at the DeWitt and Willard buildings, mentored many notable figures, and educated more than two thousand pupils. Virginia Hoagland will succeed her as principal, with Miss Johnson planning a long vacation at home.
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Miss Johnson
DeWitt
Willard
Board of Trade
D. D. Hammelbaugh
Adam D. Houtz
City School Board
John Hall
Central High School
James I. Hamaker
Technical High School
Boas
Virginia Hoagland
The
General Edward L. Molineux Dies at 82
New York June 11 General Edward L. Molineux longtime manufacturer and World War veteran died last night at age 82. A prominent figure in industry and military affairs, he served in the war and led multiple business ventures over his long career. His death ends a notable record of public service and entrepreneurship.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward L. Molineux
Efficiency Tests Set New Record for Pennsylvania Railroad
Middle Division employees achieved a 99.9 percent efficiency in 25 076 tests and observations in May, best among divisions. Only two of 113 signal observations failed, while 24 963 other observations met rules. No signal failures. two violators reprimanded. Steel rail orders totaling 155 500 tons allocated to five companies.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
United Statesteel
Carnegie Company
Cambria Steel Comany
Pennsylvania Steel Cmpany
Bethlehem Steel Company
Ckawanna Steel Company
Yard Crews Standings and Assignments Across Divisions
The report lists after 4 p m standings for Philadelphia Division and others with crews and roles. It names engineers firemen conductors flagmen brakemen and lists eligible up crews by number and name across divisions including Altoona Harrisburg and Eastbound groups.
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Philadelphia
Smith
Wolfe
Broomall
Snow
Crisswell
Hubler
Hennecke
Hindman
Smeltzer
Davis
Dennison
Bluebaker
Seitz
Flickinger
Looker
Witmyer
Clark
Sullivan
Bogner
Bryson
Wiland
Baltozer
Felker
Rochenour
Fergueson
Dengler
Allen
Stehman
Campbell
Kane
Knupp
Boyd
McGinnis
Malseed
Collins
McNaughton
Flagman
Kugler
Hertzler
Garman
Simonton
Wissler
Havens
Moore
Sheesley
Mohler
Thomas
Arnold
Zeiders
Huber
Myers
Nearhood
Kauffman
Roller
Troy
Frank
Rissinger
Reese
Winter
Baker
Wenerick
Brown
Derrick
Dewees
Logan
Keler
Fragmen
Reitzel
Gehrett
Eee Taylor
Twigg
Faber
Wandling
Waltman
Jacobs
Shuler
Stimeling
Altoona
Shellhamer
Sweger
Snyder
Smiley
Famous
R. H. Fortenbaugh
Hakem
Feass
Gingrich
Lutz
Braun
G. L. Fortenbaugh
Harrisburg
Martin
Morne
Tipton
Bonawitz
Lape
Richwine
Massimore
Pletz
Wireman
Chronister
Carl
Fulton
Longenecker
Kelly
Bingaman
Lex
Sipes
Philabaum
Wolf
Orris
Landis
Painter
Strainer
Ensminger
Taylor
Ely
Shearer
Duncan
Gardner
Holbert
Stephens
Miles
Ware
July 4 1915 Americanization Day movement gains notice
Municipal and educational leaders nationwide rally for Independence Day as Americanization Day. Commissioner Claxton appeals to 7,000 officials and 50 cities have formed committees. New York and St Louis plan civic lessons on flag day. Schools may host naturalization and citizenship events to strengthen American spirit.
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Claxton
New York
St. Louis
City Council to consider arbitration letter ruling on river front award
The council meets Tuesday to review a letter from C H Bergner representing W H Opperman and Company contractors for the River Front interceptor and City Solicitor D S Seitz on settling the arbitrators award. Bergner notes the city is bound to the decision and has not paid, urging timely action. Seitz counters that the city will settle but finds the arbitrators charges of 1500 dollars each excessive.
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C. H. Bergner
W. H. Opperman and
Seitz
Russians seize Dneister assets and prisoners reported
An army headquarters bulletin from Petrograd dated June 11 reports a Russian success on the Dniester river after heavy fighting. Russia captured about 6 700 officers and men, 17 cannons, and 49 machine guns from their opponents. Also notes the death of Arth Pilgrim, a notable Schuylkill County banker, at age 64 in Pottsville.
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RUSS
Petrograd
Dneister
M A
Arthur J. Pilgram
Pottsville
Arth Pilgram
Schuylkill County
Lafayette
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Hart Schaffner
Marx
Bec
Hart Schaffner & Marx
H. Marks & Son
Schaffner & Marx
Politi
Fragist
Forry’s
Ynos
Norfolk
Market Street
U. S
Berlin
Eae Assurances
General Molineux
Shaver
Hoyser
Beck
Harter
Brewer
Blosser
Rudy
Houser
Meals
Stahl
Swab
Crist
Harvey
Kuhn
Pelton
Bartolet
Getty
Barkey
Sheets
Bair
Eyde
Ulsh
Bostdorf
Rauch
Weigle
Lackey
Cockerley
Maeyer
Sholter
Snell
Enola Side
Yard Bulletin
ENOLA
Livingston’s
S. Market Square
Senatee
Pert
McLatian
Rey Teas
North Front Street
Steelton
M. M. Zorger
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