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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
1
At the Elk observance in Reservoir Park a speaker urged American men to be taught use of arms until war ends. He said preparedness is essential and referenced the day of peace when wars shall be no more.
A large crowd gathered at Reservoir Park for the first public Flag Day event in the city. Harrisburg Lodge took part, with M. Kabatchnick delivering remarks urging national preparedness and peaceful arbitration, as the Commonwealth Band performed and ritual ceremonies honored the flag.
Parts cloudy and cooler tonight with low around 58. Tuesday expected to be fair and cool. Susquehanna River and tributaries fall slowly while the lower west branch rises to about 3.7 feet Tuesday morning. Mean temperature 74, normal 70. sunrise 4 36, sunset 7 34. New moon today with first quarter at 9 24 am.
George Greenabaum begins duty as extra park officer to guard the river wall and steps from vandalism. He will pursue offenders seen chipping concrete and damaging shrubs while cracking down on theft of golf balls from the Reservoir links bushes.
Commission M Harvey Taylor reports the new motor chemical combination apparatus for the Washington and Hope fire companies will reach Harrisburg by June 23. The motor tractors to be connected with the Friendship steamer and Mount Vernon truck will be attached and sent back to the city about August 1.
In New York on June 14 representatives from military, labor, business, clergy, and statesmen gathered for the Peace and Preparation Conference organized by the National Security League. An exhibit at the Hotel Astor displayed warfare technology from small arms to a 21 foot Whitehead torpedo. Speakers included City Controller William M. Pendergast and retired Major George Haven Hudson Maxim. Separately, a Robert Morris Club with social and scholarly aims affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania was to be organized at Wharton Extension School on Wednesday evening.
A $5,000 securities gift creates a permanent fund for Harrisburg Public Library to buy books. An additional $2,000 cash enables immediate book purchases. Mrs. Lyman D Gilbert funds honor her husband, a longtime Harrisburg attorney, with the library board to accept the memorial.
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The judge impaneled a very heavy jury for June quarter sessions. One chair collapsed under the load when John L. Porter, a young Dauphin merchant, sat down. The scene drew attention as splinters and wood fell to the floor.
More than one hundred Dauphin county representatives in the P C S of A. met in Washington Camp hall and unanimously pledged support to President Wilson for any actions needed regarding the international situation. Governor Brumbaugh was praised for his courageous stand benefiting the people of the state.
Heinz Hardenberg, detained by the government in the Lusitania affidavits inquiry, arrived in New York to testify before the federal grand jury on conspiracy to defraud the United States through sworn statements about guns on the Lusitania. Hardenberg, held in Cincinnati, had been described as a former German aviation worker. a dozen or more witnesses are ready to appear. Stahl faces a perjury hearing on Wednesday.
Announcement at noon confirms Governor Brumbaugh signed the Hess House bill to modify plans for a western penitentiary so it will serve as the state penitentiary for inmates from both eastern Philadelphia and western Pittsburgh. The facility rises in Center county on State forestry lands with added properties to enable farm work and self support.
Washington reports focus on the possible armistice talks as Carranza forces move toward Mexico City facing Villa troops. Carranza commanders receive proposals from conventionist leaders in the capital offering a pause in fighting amid the looming contest for the capital.
The article portrays thousands of destitute Mexican children driven to hunger by years of conflict. It notes a young girl represents the Mexican class targeted by a presidential aid effort. The piece emphasizes humanitarian concern and government response considerations.
Rumor says the Pennsylvania Railroad plans a new branch freight line into Steelton along the old canal bed. The project would require filling blocks of the canal and building a new freight station near the Beltene Typewriter plant.
In thick fog off Eaton's Neck near Huntington Bay the steam yacht Vanadis rammed the passenger steamer Bunker Hill. John J. Brown and George H. Kendrick, both of Boston, died. Brown's body reached Glen Cove while Kendrick's was taken to New York. The Bunker Hill returned to port with a hole in her side and three other injured passengers. An official inquiry was ordered by the coroner as reports questioned crew conduct.
Commissioner M Harvey Taylor will ask the city engineer for cost estimates to widen the Market Street subway on the south side to the building line and remove a roadway kink. The measure was to be offered last Tuesday but postponed a week at Commissioner Bowman’s request.
Former secretary of state William J. Bryan announced through friends that he will publish a new statement next Tuesday or Wednesday. Titled the Causeless War it will address the war as it stands its causes and a way out and will not discuss his cabinet resignation.
The Pittfeds failed to reach Harrisburg on time after departing for Newark. A doubleheader had been played in St. Louis yesterday while Pittsburgh connections were missed. Manager J. Harry Messersmith learned late last night that timely arrival in Pittsburgh was impossible.
The proposed new Tenth ward school will be set well back from the street as urged by the City Planning Commission, marking a radical change from prior building placement. The design aims to create ample open space and distance from the boundary, with details continued on page 12.
Daniel Calone of Mount Vernon New Jersey leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge to prove he could jump without injuring himself. He was arrested on a charge of attempted suicide. Two weeks earlier Henry Clark, once a Harrisburg resident, died on a similar leap. Secretary McAdoo sent letters to Pan American conference foreign delegates with recommendations to continue conference work. Dr. John H McCollom Harvard medical emeritus died in Boston aged 71.
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