Chicago Street Car Strike Continues In Capital City
Chicago and Northwestern crowding marks the street car strike with crowds breaking through fences to board trains. Mediation talk resurfaces as aldermanic committee and state arbitration board weigh peace options while jitneys surge in Milwaukee Avenue. In Washington Carranza and Villa exchange notes over peace and U S mediation a potential conference is discussed amid warnings from Wilson.
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Maryland Steel Sets New Record With Achilles Delivery
Navy officials credit a new record in fast vessel delivery to the Achilles built by Maryland Steel at Sparrows Point. The collier completed acceptance trials, shifted to Panama Canal administration, and left Norfolk for Panama with 12,500 tons of coal, finishing two months early.
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Harrisburg Weather Forecast and River Stage Update
Unsettled showers expected tonight and Wednesday across Harrisburg and eastern Pennsylvania. Warmer temperatures ease tonight with west winds. Susquehanna and tributaries likely to fall to about 3.5 feet by Wednesday morning.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Hottest U S City Shocks with 88 Degree Heat in Harrisburg
Harrisburg records 88 degrees and 66 percent humidity, the nation's warmest north of the Mason-Dixon line. Forecaster laments missed cooler air as a low pressure region near Buffalo brings tonight and tomorrow showers, while 90 degree daytime heat irritates shoppers and crowds. Venizelos supporters gain nationwide lead except in Macedonia where government candidates prevail.
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Governor Brumbaugh Vetoes Library Tax Bill
Governor Brumbaugh today vetoed the Snyder Senate bill codifying state library laws and authorizing library taxes. The veto cites inclusion of school districts and conflict with the school code, noting protests from cities over potential heavy expenses and unclear reconciliation of provisions.
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Rev Francis E Clark in favorable condition after typhoid
Sagimore Mass June 15 The Rev Francis E Clark founder and head of the Christian Endeavor movement has been ill with typhoid at his summer home for two weeks. He is 64 and the disease has not yet reached a crisis, causing some apprehension about his recovery.
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Associated Press
Sagimore
Mass
Francis E. Clark
Christian Endeavor Movement
Last Reunion of Civil War Company in Camp Curtin City
Eight veterans of Company A, 209th Pennsylvania Volunteers, will hold their last reunion in Camp Curtin school building Thursday afternoon June 17 at 3 oclock. Recruited at Camp Curtin they were mustered out fifty years ago. B F Common of Carlisle arranges. The company served in General Hartranft's division and fought at Richmond and Petersburg.
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Newark Fans Face Transfer Decision For Harrisburg Team
Visitors from Philadelphia report Newark officials demand $5,000 by Thursday to land the Harrisburg franchise in the International League. If raised, Harrisburg will host home games. funds are deposited by Union Trust, with refunds if the transfer fails.
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Barron
Newark
Andrew S. Patterson
Union Trust Company
Richmond
Wealthiest Conductor in World Enjoys First Vacation Since 1887
Chicago report on Henry Toberg a street car conductor worth about 250000 who is on vacation due to a street car strike. He is described as the richest conductor in the world with stocks in Chicago Railways plus other assets including a hotel and multiple apartment buildings. Toberg has held his job forty years and earns large dividends.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Henry Toberg
Toberg
Chicago Railways
President Wilson Joins Union of Stonemasons
President Wilson joined the local union of journeymen stonemasons in Washington. He received an honorary membership card from union representatives at the Red Cross memorial cornerstone ceremony. The note recalls prior presidents McKinley Roosevelt and Taft also accepting honorary memberships during their terms.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Union of
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American Red Cross
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Lynching Reported Near Hope Louisville After Sheriff Restraint
A Black man named Lou Saley, who killed Roy Lester, a Lafayette county planter, was seized by a mob from Hempstead county sheriff Sheriff Boyett and is believed to have been lynched today in the woods between Hope and Louisville.
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Lou Saley
Roy Lester
Lafayette County
Sheriff Boyett
Hempstead County
Hope
Louisville
Harrisburg Academy Receives $5,000 Gilbert Memorial Gift
Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert offers a $5,000 memorial fund to Harrisburg Academy in honor of the late Lyman D. Gilbert. The Lyman D. Gilbert Library Fund will buy books pictures and equipment. Board trustees may accept this gift today as the second donation by Mrs. Gilbert to local institutions.
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Rival Feud Ends With Ten Month Jail Term
Minnie Davis is sentenced to ten months in jail and a $5 fine for felonious assault after a courtroom confrontation with Isabella Turpin. The clash erupted when Minnie warned Isabella to stay away, declaring she would “get” her upon release. Ross Dickey pleaded guilty to assault and battery and resisting an officer.
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Harrisburg Seeks Extra Tax Exemption on bonds
Harrisburg plans a new claim for state tax exemptions tied to 1914 overpayments. The request seeks an exemption of $30,000 to $50,000 on bonds and may recover $4,000 already received from the state.
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Auditor General
Passaic River Searched For First Submarine
Paterson New Jersey men probe the Passaic River with poles seeking John P. Holland’s first submarine. The historic craft was tested submerged with Holland and schoolboys aboard and later scuttled. the Paterson Chamber of Commerce aims to exhibit it.
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N. J
Passaic River
John P. Holland
Holland
Passaic
Paterson Chamber of Commerce
Magna Charta anniversary observed in New York schools
Albany June 15 seven hundredth anniversary of Magna Charta observed by public schools across New York state on orders from Commissioner of Education John H. Finley.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
John H. Finley
Smith College Commencement Honors Seven Masters and 318 BAs
Seven women earned master of arts degrees and 318 earned bachelor of arts at Smith College in Northampton Massachusetts. The orator for the ceremony was John H. Kerry president of the University of the State of New York.
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Taft
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University of the State of New York
Bryan Plans Three-Part Statement On War And Peace
Washington June 15 Former Secretary Bryan will issue his war arc piece in three parts. First part tomorrow covers the war as it harms neutrals. second examines origins and influences. third outlines steps for lasting peace. He and Mrs Bryan soon travel to Miami. New Market England June 15 Pommern wins the new derby stakes at New Market amid wartime changes and the abandoned Epsom Derby.
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Associated Press
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Christianity barred in Korean schools amid Japan policy
The Japanese government plans to end Christian teaching in all Korean schools within ten years as part of a move to establish state Shinto. Elder A. G. Daniells of the Seventh Day Adventists reports Japan’s narrowing open door for Protestant missions and predicts closures or rapid changes ahead.
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Custards Hurlled During Class Day Exercises in Reading
Spectators at the 1915 Boys' High School class day exercises in Reading Pennsylvania were doused as custards were hurled in a pie eating contest. Faculty officials were dismayed by the antics as missiles flew in all directions and the orchestra had to dodge to avoid hits.
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Boys’ High School
Fire Ignores Origin Destroys Montgomery Block
A fire in Montgomery Montgomery County Pennsylvania damaged three stores in a business block. Estimated loss is $25000. Muncy fire apparatus traveled five miles by auto to assist. In Los Angeles civil service experts gather for the National Assembly of Civil Service Commissions opening tomorrow.
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National Assembly of Civil Service Commissions
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