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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
5
D H Ellinger city sanitary officer for years suffered a slight attack of paralysis Saturday evening and is confined to his home at 413 Boas street. Physicians report his condition is not serious.
In the US District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy No. 3458 Gideon C. Feezer trustee offers three properties at public sale on July 10 1917 at 3 pm in front of the Harrisburg Court House. Details include two Harrisburg lots at Reily Street and Fourth Street, a Penbrook duplex at Herr and Twenty Fourth Streets, and a Swatara Township Lawnton parcel with multiple Lot numbers. Sale subject to court confirmation 10 percent down. Bondholders of Penna Milk Products Co to present bonds for payment by July 1 1917. Also notices of administration for Daniel Shuey estate.
All men registered for military duty are invited to participate in the Elks Flag Day parade on Thursday. Form on State street between Front and Second at 7 o'clock under Captain Henry M. Stine. Samuel B. Hare of Altoona named principal speaker with topic A Tribute to the American Flag. Captain Houtz named chief marshal. Route runs through Second, Market Square, Market, Fourth, Mulberry, Derry, Seventeenth, Market to the park where a concert and exercises follow.
Stocks opened higher with Studebaker and General Motors up about 1 percent as the market recouped last week's gains. U S Steel faced slight pressure on May tonnage, while Reading led rails and several steel issues slid 1 to 2 points from early quotes amid widespread profit-taking and short selling.
Frank R Leib and Son offer at 1010 N Third St a three story brick building with store and apartment space including a store room 68 by 15 and a two apartment layout on the second and third floors. The rear lot at 1001 N 2d St hosts a brick dwelling suitable for apartments with electric light and city steam connected.
William Nash of Lancaster Pennsylvania reports years of fatigue headaches back pain and poor digestion improved after using Sanpan he praises renewed appetite energy and claims a revived outlook Keller's Drug Store Harrisburg announces the product with a Sanpan representative inviting readers to inquire and beware imitators.
Washington reports Senator P C Knox lauding Pennsylvania for a generous patriotic response to the war registration. He noted pre-registration improvements, explained registration rules, and urged continued compliance as four extra enrollment days were granted. A separate item says Earl Whittaker was arrested for sale of drugs at 16 Cowden Street after officers found heroin in a cigaret case hidden under a carpet.
Philadelphia produces market notes show eggs higher with case prices around 10.20 and 9.90. Poultry and dressed poultry steady with various price levels for fowls, roosters, chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Potatoes corn oats and refined sugars listed with multiple regional values. Chicago cattle and hog receipts and prices provided, with cattle ranges and hog weights and prices.
The Marine Corps launches a week long enlistment drive to reach full war strength with 4000 new recruits. Harrisburg station at the Bergner building will host officers who will actively recruit. The Marines, organized since 1798, train in infantry, artillery, machine gun units, and specialized landing, signaling, and ordnance duties. The campaign ends Saturday.
Bethlehem Steel Company sent a representative to Newark to recruit 5000 journeymen machinists toolmakers and foremen for South Bethlehem Pa. The effort mirrors campaigns in New England and other regions as the firm hunts skilled labor. Reported pay exceeds ten dollars daily for top performers.
Authorities announce plans to gather state residents' names ages addresses occupations and assets deemed valuable for national defense. Officials say data will aid military logistics and security planning across communities.
New York begins registration for a military census for residents aged 16 to 60 at 7 am. Registration runs daily except Sundays until June 25, with over 80,000 volunteer enumerators aiding officials to count about 5.6 million residents.
Washington reports the Austrian counter offensive has collapsed as Italian forces hold Faite and Jamiano against heavy attacks. In the Carso front 160000 Austrian troops and 2000 guns were deployed. Italy employed mobile machine gun units detached from infantry to dominate mountainous terrain.
The Chamber of Commerce has not received a definite date from the Italian war mission for its Harrisburg visit. The itinerary covers major cities, with reception plans awaiting arrival confirmation. The party departs Washington tomorrow if illness does not intervene, and the Prince of Udine plans to join before Harrisburg.
Appointments announced by the adjutant general list William Westfall Moyer of Williamsport and Clark Judson Hollister of Philadelphia as first lieutenants in the dental corps. John Vincent Mahoney becomes second lieutenant of Company H Eighth Infantry and Benjamin Franklin Colma second lieutenant of Battery D Third Artillery.
Postmaster Frank C. Sites says work on the Post Office addition and alterations will pause for about three months until new bids are sought and a contract let. One bonding company quit after another refused to finish, with exterior work largely done and interior finishing in progress. Officials expect completion within three months after restart and occupancy before year end if resumed. Mrs Anna L Lott, former Workmen's Compensation Bureau stenographer, dies in Philadelphia after long illness. Funeral services set from her Philadelphia home.
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