Escheat Law to Be Fair to People in State Actions
State plans to meet bankers to discuss enforcing the escheat act with aim to recover for the permanent State school fund. Attorney General Francis Shunk Brown seeks fair method and reports filing, with deputy collecting funds when the auditor general confirms money. Several hundred thousand dollars expected over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Shunk Brown
Brown
Commonwealth
Pardon Board
Ion
State Board of Pardons
Helen M. Boyle
Whitla
Ahr Arsenal
Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
Josepha Fus
State Game Commission
Harry C. Trexler
Allentown
Former Harrisburg Woman Will Get 4 Million Inher
The will of General Thomas H. Hubbard proven in New York after his May 19 death leaves nearly 4.6 million dollars to his widow, Miss Sybil Fahnestock of Harrisburg, who was married after his Civil War service. She is sister to the late Harris C. Fahnestock, noted banker who endowed the YMCA building at Second and Locust in Harrisburg. Her childhood home stood where the Union company building now rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Harris
Allegheny County
Ammerman
R. Scott Ammerman
Capitol Investigation Commission
Capitol
Powell
Brumbaugh
George Elliott
Philadelphia
John W. Hoke
Chambersburg
San Francisco
Hale Hill
Auditor General's Department
State
Harrisburg
Capital
Lewis Baturin
Robert Rosenburg
Samuel Fishman
S. Katzman
Overland Harrisburg Company
J. R. W. Hunter
M. E. Grove
Lewistown
Carl Hanson
Marguerite Hanson
New York
Sunbury
Public Service Commission
Kift Milling Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Adrian Furnace Company
Delaware River Steel Company
Buller
Blair County
Thomas H. Hubbard
Sybil Fahnestock
Harris C. Fahnestock
Second
Locust Streets
Taft on World Peace and a League of Peace
Ex-President Taft outlines a middle path toward world peace through a League of Peace. He argues neutrals have a stake in preventing neighbor wars and supports using threat of force to compel civilized dispute settlement while avoiding full abolition of war. He warns against gullible pacifism and notes treaties can be broken yet should not be abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Taft outlines league of peace aims at conference
Former President Taft opened the conference detailing the league of peace concept. He explained distinctions between justifiable and nonjustifiable disputes and likened a federated nation system to the US union. He cited judicial tribunals like the Canadian boundary case and argued the league could deter war for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bates Clark
Columbia University
Theodore Marburg
Baltimore
United States
Belgium
Edward A. Filene
Chamber of Commerce
Taft
League of Peace
Judicial Tribunal
Council of Conciliation
Supreme Court of the
How to Avoid Typhoid Attacks Practical Advice
The article outlines a chlorinated lime method for purifying water before travel, urges consulting physicians about vaccination, defines Typhoid Marys as carriers, warns about use of night soil in fertilizer, and stresses thorough washing of produce, personal hygiene, proper milk handling, food protection, and fly control to prevent typhoid.
Teutons Winning All Along Eastern Front
A wireless report from Berlin datelined June 17 says the German battleline across Polish, Galician, and Bukowina fronts stretches 1100 kilometers as German and Austrian forces push a decisive offensive. In London, Turkish troops in the Dardanelles were repulsed in an effort to regain trenches lost on June 12, official notices say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Poland
Galicia
Bukowina
Associated Press
London
Dardanelles
Dublin
Petrograd
Shavl
Mariampole
War Office
Niemen
Przasnysz
San
Splendid Horses at Hogestown Show
Poultry, goats and cattle share the Hogestown exhibition with prize entries and notable names. Dr. Guy Myers brings 43 birds and 18 silvers, including King II, a promising Barred Plymouth Rock son of King. Goats delight children in a fresh pen. A wide array of horse classes awards prizes to Billett, Zeigler, Sweeger, and Wright among others, with numerous Holsteins, Guernseys, and other breeds judged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Myers
Siddonsburg
York County
Williamsport
Horse Awards
J. C. Billett
S. W. Zeigler
T. R. Sweeger
Joseph Conrad
J. Paul Wrightstone
John Hosler
Clarence Bricker
Elmer BE
R. C. Herman
L. Bashore
Foster Fought
W. C. Brenneman
Elmer E. Biddle
John F. Ritter
G. A. Billett
Samuel S. Ferrow
M. M. Hench
J. M. Clendenin
C. H. Devinney
Secs
Cyrus G. Nissley
Jacob S. Meiley
Harry Fought
C. H. Nailor
G.R. Shaull
John Jacobs
Thomas Bashore
Elmer Lower
M. S. Raudabaugh
Abram Ditmer
Paul Katz
Joseph Eckert
J. M.clendennin
Holstein
J. M. Clendennin
Clayton L. Coover
Durham
J. M. Goodyear
Foster
Guy Hollinger
J. A. Shear
Clare Brenizer
Peter Bricker
G. L. Strock
George W. Zacharias
A. L. Grissinger
C. H. Keeler
M. G. Kemberling
F. B. Kitner
N. W. Albright
Clarence G. Myers
Rhode Island
M. H. Banks
Ida M. Bricker
A. L. Bishop
Wesley Bigler
Clell Trestle
Red Capon
S. C. Babble
Buff Plymouth Rocks
Benjamin B. Eberly
Plymouth Rocks
Florence Goodyear
Partridge Wyandotte
Calvin C. Gaswint
Buff Orphingtons
G. A. Garber
D. D. Snavely
E. G. Miller
S. C
S. H. Loose
Plymouth Rock
Annie M. Lindsay
Charles Mooney
C. Guy Myers
Buff Orphington
E. P. Stalin
Blackhorn
Charles Squibb
Curt Walters
Arthur T. Kline
Teddy Trimmer
Berkshire
Alfred M. Bates
M. E. Brandt
Berkshires
W. E. Eppley
I. C
A. J. Louden
Poland
China
Clare Brentzer
H. W. Shaull
Lee L. Trimmer
J. A. Shearer
W. H. Stambaugh
Mule Foot
H. A. Gutshall
Sons
Samuel Simmons
Chester
Moose Banquet Celebrates Ladies Night in Steelton
Steelton lodge No 383 Loyal Order of the Moose hosted a grand Ladies Night banquet in Benton Hall with over 300 guests. Notable speakers included E D Ruth and William L Loeser, while Miss Ella Sharosky and Miss Mary Lynch entertained. band by Dionisio Zala and staff from East End cafe handled catering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton Lodge
Order of the Moose
Benton Hall
North Front Street
Frank B. Wickersham
E. D. Ruth
Burgess Fred Wigfield
Moose Order
William L. Loeser
Harrisburg
Supreme Lodge of Moose
Loeser
Moose
Moose Heart
Ill
Ella Sharosky
Busybody
Julia Eckinger
Mary Lynch
Steelton Band Orchestra
Dionisio Zala
East End
Lodge of Moose
B. F. Kelsey
Ton Donnelly
Charles A. Pisle
F. W. Mears
Dennis Hollern
L. M. Glattacker
John Wilson
John Neser
Albert German
A. E. Schmick
Erwin Hoffmaster
Frank Green
John Donnelly
W. P. Funk
John Nester
Herman Brandt
Middletown to Hold Dances and Summer Notices
Middletown society plans Thursday dances at Borough Park pavilion. Local residents Corrine Brandt, Ella King, Joseph Campbell, Frederick Hughes, and Margaret Mawes with family and teachers are noted for summer plans. Local livestock winners listed in county fair results include Berkshire and Ches terwhite breeds with winners Biddle Stetler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Borough Park
Union Picnic Trains Carry 1,238 To Mt Gretna
More than 1,500 workers departed Steelton in two specials to Mt Gretna for the annual union Sunday school picnic. Early morning baskets were packed amid anxious chatter about weather. by Conewago the sun broke through as 1,238 tickets were counted sold. A big park program of lively events followed with an all–star judging panel from local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Union
Mt. Gretna
Pennsylvania Station
Conewago
Steelton Men Control Big Upper End Gas Co
Steelton men take over controlling interest in the Williamstown Gas Company and elect officers. T. T. McEntee becomes president, W. H. Nell secretary, and W. H. McGinnis director. The new firm takes over Pennsylvania Gas Construction Company holdings and aims to supply Williamstown Wiconisco and Lykens with gas, with possible expansion to Millersburg and Tower City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Williamstown Gas Company
T. T. McEntee
Steel Works
W. H. Nell
The
People’s Bank
W. H. McGinnis
Pennsylvania Gas Construction Company
Williamstown
Wiconisco
Lykens
Millersburg
Tower City
Heavy budget cuts loom in state appropriation bills
A note from the governor reports a dramatic reduction in the general bill by over a million dollars. He urges department heads to minimize expenditures and reports ongoing consideration of 400 plus bills. Rumors tie possible cabinet reshuffles and vetoes to election amendment pills and the full crew bill, with debates on the Secretary of Agriculture post and personnel changes. German successes admitted in war dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hill
C. J. Buckman
James F. Woodward
E. E. Jones
Susquehanna
A. L. Martin
George G. Hutchinson
Seniors to Speak on Timely Topics at Graduation
Casper Wohlfartha will discuss A Plea for Adequate National Defense and Franklin Allen Metzler will speak on The Environment of the School. Bucknell's Professor Bromley Smith delivers the address, alumni prize is awarded, diplomas handed by Harry A. Boyer, benediction to close, with orchestral march. Graduates listed include Claude Z. Alexander, C Stephen Anderson, Robert Andrews, Merl A. Beach and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Wohlfartha
Franklin Allen Metzler
Bromley Smith
Bucknell University
Donald M. Cresswell
Harry A. Boyer
Hanson
Claude Z. Alexander
C. Stephen Anderson
Robert Andrews
Merl A. Beach
Clarence R. Beck
Jense L. Bernheiser
Linn - Carl Bierman
Charles A. Chayne
Nd D. Cless
Harold F. Cobaugh
Albert R. Compton
E. Fulmer Crane
D. Victor Emanuel
James W. Evans
Bart Jackson Flickinger
Milton Ward Gar Jiand
G. Stanley Golden
David M Heffelf
Bryan Opposes War Preparedness in Speech
The article summarizes William Jennings Bryan's stance against military preparedness, arguing surplus earnings are invested in armament. He warns preparedness leads to aggression, praises a White House leader for restraint, and contends the war stems from a "might makes right" philosophy. He urges the U.S. not to trust world peace to those who prepare for wars that should never come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Old World
Europe
Bryan
United States
Mr. Bryan
Eating Between Meals and Digestive Health Claims
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a digestive aid and blood builder. It asserts that resting the stomach between meals, avoiding over eating, and using the pills improve digestion, appetite, and energy. It also offers a free diet book on request via the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Calocide Foot Remedy Promises Quick Relief for Sore Feet
Thousands suffer from sore feet and can now obtain relief from Calocide foot soak. Two spoonfuls in warm water soak feet then rub away corns and calluses. Instant relief claimed as Calocide penetrates to remove the cause. twenty five cent package available at drug stores from Medical Formula laboratories Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Formula Laboratories
Dayton
Electrically Lighting Firehouses and City Offices Bid Open
Bids for electrical lighting of all city firehouses and municipal offices, and for city advertising and stationery supplies, will be opened at 1 o clock Tuesday, June 19 by Cis Copney. Bids run from July 1 to June 30. proposals accepted until noon. Printing of annual reports to be set later. Cape May hosts 21st annual bankers convention with 200 members and L T McFadden presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Cis Copney
Cornell
Associated Press
Cape May
N. J
Pennsylvania Bankers’ssociation
Hotel
L. T. McFadden
Canton
Easiest Way to Remove Ugly Hairy Growths
An old advertisement offers a cheap hair removal method using a thick paste of delatone powder and water applied to the hairy surface. After two to three minutes the paste is rubbed off and the skin washed to vanish hair, with a warning to use genuine delatone to avoid harm.
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Samuel G. Dixon
University of Pennsylvania
Department of Labor and Industry
Connecticut
H. Lindley Hosford
Dixon
Teutons
Hogestown
Steelton Personals
George W. Cumbler
C. C. Cumbler
Highspire
Princeton
Mr. Cumbler
John Hopkins Medical College
Charles Beidle
South Front Street
Steelton Council
Order of Independent Americans
Drawbaugh
E. A. Drawbaugh
South Fourth Street
F. E. Bailey
Rebecca Hendrickson
Christine Thompson
Jennie Leader
Kathryn Barber
Charles Limes
George Haney
Walter Lang
E. O. Hendrickson
Cloud Peace
Squire Gardner
Myers Street
Invincibles
Invincible A. C
West Side
Bull Dogs
Vaughn
Daily
Asbury
Crozier
Middletown Personals
Corrine Brandt
Jaynesburg
H.E. Brandt
Race Street
Ella King
York
Joseph Campbell
Bryan Campbell
Frederick H. Hughes
Talladega
Ala
H. M. Hughes
Margaret Mawes
Anna M. Kies
Narbeth
White
Chesterwhites
Willlam C. Stetler
Ira M. Moyer
Tamworth
Raymond Brougher
William C. Stetler
Chesterwhite
Jersey Red
J. M. Glendennin
C. G. Gut‘shall
Gretna
Bessie Filer
Messrs. Rhoads
Thompson
H. K. Lupier
St. John’s Lutheran
William Crump
Raymond Nissley
Oberlin U. B
Sara McCoy
Reformed
J. A. McCurdy
Presbyterian
Fred K. Wagner
Circh of God
Lester Rhoads
Centenary U. B
H. T. Hershey
Cententary U. B
Church of God
J. L. Parr
St. John's Lutheran
C. W. Thompson
Methodist
Eby
William Thompson
Miss Wright
Steelton Men
Big Upper End Gas Co
F. F. Dalley
EDUC
Harrisburg Business College
Market St
School OF Commerce
S. Market St
Harrisburg, Pa
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Vnartinsburg
Hagerstown
Shinbereming
Carlisle
Machen Lesbus
Mechanicsburg
Dillsburg
Patos
Exoee
Bunce Aay
Tae E
Moja
John C. Herman & Co
Iile
C. Frank
Union Trust Building
Penna
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