Studebaker Pilots Lead San Francisco Ad Club Caravan
A Studebaker pilot car led a fourteen car caravan from San Francisco on May 20 to boost the 1918 St. Louis convention. The trip faced mud and storms across Lovelocks Nevada Fort Bridger Wyoming and into St. Louis. Mayor Rolph presented a welcome letter to Mayor Kiel before departure. Chester N Weaver oversaw the pilot car and noted nearly impassable roads throughout the journey. Use McNeil's Pain Exterminator.
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San Francisco
Advertising Club
Ad Men
St. Louis
Rolph
Kiel
Chester N. Weaver
Studebaker Cars
Studebaker
Lovelocks
Nevada
Fort Bridger
Wyo
Governor Brumbaugh Vetos City Planning Bill Across Borough Lines
Governor Brumbaugh vetoed House bill extending city planning commission authority to six miles from city limits, arguing it intrudes on outlying boroughs and lacks clear agency for road design. He also vetoed deposits in multiple names, a foreign religious charity land bill, Indian reservation roads, and a salary board tie vote bill, while signing borough lien validation, Pittsburgh property deed for Army site, and spendthrift trust writs.
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Brumbaugh
City Planning Commission
Senate
House
Warren County
Pittsburgh
Sanpan Credited With Restoring Health at Lancaster Hotel
E W Brown proprietor of the Imperial Hotel Lancaster claims Sanpan cured his long running stomach indigestion and nervousness after years of discomfort. He reports better sleep refreshed mornings improved digestion and relief from headaches dizziness and heart palpitations. The Sanpan agent is now in Harrisburg Keller's Drugstore 405 Market Street.
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E. W. Brown
Imperial Hotel
West King Street
Lancaster
Sanpan
Harrisburg
Keller
Market Street
Ady
Pinafore Pure and Humorous at Central High School
A student production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore at the Orpheum Theatre by Central High School draws praise for its pure, bright humor and strong casting. Bernard Wert as the admiral, Frank Witherow as Captain Corcoran, Jerome Hamilton as Ralph Rackstraw, and Getha High as Josephine receive notable commendations for voice and presence. Louise Johnson as Buttercup also impresses with rhythm and clarity. The review notes opportunities to heighten tempo and sparkle, with overall audience enjoyment and supportive mentorship from Principal H. G. Dibble.
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John W. Phillips
Orpneum Theater
Central High School
H. G. Dibble
Bernard Wert
Frank Witherow
Captain Corcoran
Jerome Hamilton
Jerry
Ralph Rackstraw
Mr. Hamilton
Harold Eckert
Dick Deadeye
Bosun
Deadeye
James Dougherty
Deadeyre
Alphonsis Cashman
Getha High
Josephine
Hazel Seibert
Hebe
Miss Seibert
Little Buttercup
Louise Johnson
Miss Johnson
School Board Fails to Elect New Director in City Fight
The Harrisburg school board could not elect a successor to Rev. Dr. William N. Yates as directors split among three candidates. Gil bert, Boswell and MacWilliams received votes, with next Wednesday set for a special meeting. If July 1 passes, the county court could name Yates’ successor. The board also debated architects for the high school program, approved a $400 000 bond issue, and discussed plans for a new open air school and additional admin space. Dr. Fr. Be. Downes urged improved school facilities and a modern one story open air building to house all open air pupils.
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Spencer C. Gilbert
Ralph E. Boswell
North Seventeenth Street
William N. Yates
Bell, Boyer, Bretz, Keen and Werner
Stamm, Bacon and Enders
Gilbert
Enders
Bell, Boyer, Bretz
Keen
Boswell
Werner
George W. MacWilliams
Dr. Yates
Harrisburg
C. Howard Lloyd
Verus T. Ritter
Central and Tech
Jacob Simonetti
Technical High
BE. Downes
Downes
Allies to Train Their Aviators in United States
Washington reports the defense council Aircraft Production Board plans to use the United States as a major elementary training base for allied aviators. French and British plants would focus on battlecraft, while American plants work on training aircraft. The goal is to drive German fliers from the air and maintain a persistent patrol fifty miles behind the lines. funding is sought to sustain the program.
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Washington
United States
Defense Council
Aircraft Production Board
Howard &. Coffin
Moreni Sunk After Battle With German Submarine
Washington reports the armed American tank steamer Moreni of the Standard Oil fleet was sunk after a two hour running fight with a German submarine on June 12. Two crewmen died of wounds, one died of heart failure in a lifeboat, and a fourth drowned attempting to escape.
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Washington
Moreni
Standard Oil Company
State Department
Paige Sets 30 Mile Race Record in Cincinnati Invasion
Paige car Six-51 stock chassis ran 30 miles in 22 minutes and 4 seconds at Memorial Day Cincinnati race open to stock cars finishing second to four top rivals. Gear changes and lightened parts used, no motor or valve enlargement, magneto ignition added. Zion Lutheran Church choir to perform tomorrow evening at service with elaborate program.
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de Paige
Many Hudson Super Sixes Raced by Owners
A look at Hudson Super Sixes on speedways shows stock Hudson cars altered into racers by privateers. Despite lower cost, these cars win against pricey bodies, proving endurance and reliability as key factors in prize-money payoffs across multiple continents and events.
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Hudson
L. H. Hagerling
Mexico
Central
South America
Spain
Scandinavian Countries
America
Hudson Company
Cincinnati
A. H. Patterson
Santa Rosa
Amaury Munos
Mexico City
la Candesa
Glenn Breed
Uniontown
Speedway
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Golden Gate
McNeil
Pennsylvania State Normal School
Indiana
Indiana School of Business
Indiana Conservatory of Music
Normal School
J. A. H. Keith
Indiana, PA
Lancaster Hotel
Capacity House
Chambersburg
Mary Ernhart
Luther Frieze
Burgner
Here
Yates
Paige
Zion
Zion Lutheran Church
Allegra
St. Saens
BE. J. Decevee
Buck
Soutter
T. Store
Department Tran
Scutter
Market St
Goodrich
Goodrich Tires
Mountain Fleet
Lake Fleet
Belabor Goodrich
B. F. Goodrich CO
Akron, Ohio
Silvertown
Harrisburg Depot
Third St
Bell
Thema
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