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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
1
A Zeppelin bombed the northeast coast of England last evening. Fifteen people were killed and fifteen wounded in the raid, with fires started but later brought under control. The report notes rising aerial attacks as both sides press the effort to fight from the air.
Berlin reports Tages Zeitung editor Paul Becker urges retaliatory bombardment of London in response to Karlsruhe raid. He says only military targets have been struck so far and advocates attacking western London and other warfare departments if needed.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight and Thursday for Harrisburg area. Eastern Pennsylvania sees partly warmer Thursday. Light variable winds becoming south. River stage around 3.5 feet Thursday morning. Highs near 86, lows about 73. temperatures 8 a.m. reached 70. Moon first quarter. sunrise 4.36 a.m. and sunset 7.34 p.m. General pattern shows high eastern US pressure and widespread showers in several regions.
The 14000 street car workers called off after a 15 hour conference as Mayor William H. Thompson was named third arbitrator. Arbitration will settle the disputed points and cars on all lines will resume service once workers are notified. W. D. Melon likely will represent the workers. Officials will pick an arbitrator by Saturday.
Big Head Woods Pa June 16 Sir opening of the eleventh annual horse and cattle show drew crowds despite overcast skies. The cattle exhibit is a standout feature with animals described as healthier and better than ever. Judges praised the stock as they surveyed the displays and congratulated the farmers on their improved herds.
A Washington article claims Anton Meyer G extolled a safe transfer with allies and a German envoy Bernstorff in this city. Officials investigate a secret German Army supply chief Dr Alfred Meyer for alleged war munitions dealings in the United States.
David S. Walker a traveling salesman from 37 North nineteenth street leaped from a second story window at 3 AM while fleeing a supposed gang of pursuers. He suffered a fractured right ankle and multiple bruises as he landed on the pavement. His wife witnessed the accident and attempted to aid him twice.
The French torpedoboat No. 331 sank today following a collision with the British steamer Arleya off Cherbourg. Six crew members drowned and were rescued by torpedoboat No. 337. No mention found of a British steamer Arleya. John E. Redmond, Irish Nationalist leader, is ill with ptomaine poisoning and will miss parliamentary sessions.
US government figures show the cost of filling the market basket for a typical working family rose to 6.68 dollars in 1914, 2 percent above 1913 and 24.5 percent higher than 1907. The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed prices of fifteen food items across 44 industrial cities in 33 states, covering about two thirds of food expenditure. Total yearly food spending estimates for 1913 1914 and 1907 are given.
Former Secretary Bryan predicts a major chance for peace through an international conference to revise international law. He argues neutral rights are strained as wartime measures encroach on ocean highways and diplomacy is tested, urging timely action after the war ends.
Mrs. Lyman D. Gilbert contributed six thousand dollars in six one thousand bonds from Valley Railways to Harrisburg Hospital for the Henry and Harriet Gilbert memorial bed endowment. The hospital board accepted. The funds stem from Lyman D. Gilbert's estate and honor his parents.
Bids for 200 tons of asphalt cement to be used at the new South Ninth street repair plant will be opened by City Commissioner W W Lynch on Monday June 28. Lynch will advertise tomorrow as the city advances work on street repairs and related sheeting production.
Daniel Rose and Edward Wilder faced June criminal court for stealing 68100 cigarettes from a Pennsylvania Station warehouse platform. Police say the pair selected packages from the freight and loaded them onto a wagon, with the case occupying most of the day in No 1 courtroom.
In San Francisco on June 16 a novelty trot with women drivers contesting for a Panama-Pacific Exposition trophy was one of three races on the exposition light harness program. Also from Constantinople a Turkish War Office statement reports artillery destroying enemy positions and a bomber aviator dropping bombs near Ari Burnu.
Italian general staff says Trent province invasion progresses gradually with dominating positions being occupied as Austrians move 25 000 troops from Trento to resist. Isonzo front sees Austrian defenses strengthen with new trench lines while German gains in Galicia are only partly confirmed by Petrograd. British army resumes offensive on Western Front claiming another German trench line near La Bassee.
An official statement signed by General Cadorna reports the Austrians have prepared an elaborate trench system along the Isonzo river. Some sections feature multiple lines of trenches built of masonry or concrete guarded by mines and batteries.
Mr and Mrs J K White return to Harrisburg after six months in Russia England and France. White spent much time in France and Russia representing Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending Works and may have secured munition orders. The couple traveled through war zones and observed Paris siege conditions before heading home. Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovitch dies in Petrograd and Braga forms new cabinet in Portugal as Castro takes over in Lisbon.
Ex president Taft urged a world peace plan at Swarthmore College and announced a meeting in Independence Hall to draft a plan for a league of nations. He said postwar public opinion would favor united efforts to prevent war and proposed presenting the plan to government representatives.
Banquet speakers will discuss forming a league of peace binding nations in amity. Ex President Taft Hamilton Holt ex US Judge George Gray of Delaware and Harvard President Lowell headlined the talks at the banquet with further sessions planned for Independence Hall tomorrow.
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