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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

13

Republicans Endorse Ticket by Dauphin County Committee

Dauphin county Republicans approve a platform endorsing Chicago nominees Hughes and Fairbanks and pledge active support for state and local Republican candidates. The meeting re elected officers, adopted ten new by laws, and heard speeches from Senator Beidleman and M. E. Stackpole calling for a strong protective tariff and unity after the Chicago convention.

William Horner William H. Horner Swatara M. L. Hershey Hershey Max Himes Middle Paxton Township Himes Charles Shope Hallifax Gazette James E. Lentz Elizabethville W. E. Weaver Mark Mumma Steelton John M. Brinton C. Cc. Cumbler Coe Highspire Edwin M. Householder al. S. Cooper Harrisburg William T. Evans Albert Shenk E. E. Belaleman Harry Hocker Republican Party Mexico Europe Belgium Poland Lincoln Charles Evans Hughes Charles Warren Fairbanks Republican Committee Dauphin County Chicago Philander C. Knox United States Thomas H. Crago John Lee Scott Joseph McLaughin Mahlon M. Garland Harmon M. Kephart Charles A. Snyder Aaron S. Kreider Confess Edward E. Beidleman Nator Joshua W. Swartz Augustus Wildman David J. Bechtold Ee i Cstrict Arles J Nator Beidleman Horner Beldleman Beidleman

Republican Committee Elects Officers At Rousing Meeting

The Republican committee elected officers at a rousing session. Many speakers addressed the meeting including J. W. Swartz Williams Tunis W. M. Hargest James E. Lentz Charles Pass Alonzo Harris John C. Nissley Arthur H. Irull Arthur Bailey Henry Gough and others. Kreider was detained and Wildman Ulsh unable to attend due to illness. The resignation of Charles Treas as county committeeman was accepted and Milton C. Whitney appointed in his place.

Hughes Fairbanks J. W. Swartz Williams&. Tunis W. M. Hargest William 5S. Tunis James E. Lentz Charles E. Pass Alonzo Harris John C. Nissley Arthur H. Irull A. E. Eiter Arthur H. Bailey Henry W. Gough Kreider Augustus Wildman Ira F. Ulsh Charles Treas Milton C. Whitney Dr. Hershey

Troop movements signal alert on Mexican border

The article reports on U S Army mobilization along the Texas border amid cross border activity near San Ignacio and Juarez. Major Gray and Carranza commanders coordinate patrols while Funston and Pershing prepare for possible action.

Actions of Carranza's Troops Carefully Followed by Funston

General Funston and his staff tracked outlaw bands along the Mexican border with close attention. Much interest centered on the stance of the Carranza de facto government troops. General Parker at Brownsville reported a new act of outlawry near San Benito and General Mann continued the search for the bandits who raided the cavalry.

San Ignacio Department Carranza Ricaut Funston Mexico Jacinto Trevino General Pershing San Antonio Texas Parker Brownsville San Benito Mann

Bandits Rampage Prompt U S Troop Response on Rio Grande

Bandits reappeared in the lower Rio Grande Valley prompting rapid U S Army action from Brownsville Harlingen and San Benito. Two infantry companies were sent toward Olmito while cavalry patrolled the Fresnos tract as U S authorities weigh a possible cross border pursuit.

Associated Press Brownsville Texas Rio Grande Valley San Benito Twenty-sixth Infantry Harlingen Olmito Rio Grande Mexico Fresnos Tract Fort Brown International Ricaut

One of Two U S Consuls Reaches Border From Mexico

Philip C. Hanna United States consul general at Monterey and one of the two remaining American consuls in Mexico arrived in Laredo Texas with about six other Americans. He refused to discuss aims of the visit stating conditions on the line are quiet and he may stay two or three days.

San Antonio Texas Laredo Philip Hanna Monterey State Department J. H. Siliman Saltillo Mexico Mexico City Philip C. Hanna United States Consul Hanna Hanna Mon

R R Asks Men to Stay Loyal Amid Wage Controversy

Pennsylvania Railroad Company declares a conference among railroad leaders and four trainmen groups ended in disagreement. A strike ballot is underway among Penn Central train crews. the company warns a total work stoppage would harm workers and the public, urging loyal employees to volunteer to keep trains moving.

Vania Railroad Company City of New York United States Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Launch of Henderson marks Navy Day ceremonies in Philadelphia

The transport Henderson, first built for the Philadelphia navy yard, led Navy Day events with Admiral Benson and Major-General Garnett present. Henderson measures 481 by 61 by 20 feet, displaces 10 000 tons, tops 14 knots, and carries eight 5 inch guns and two 8 pounders.

Associated Press Philadelphia Henderson Philadelphia Navy Yard Congress Admiral Benson United States Navy Garnett United States Marine Corps

Hughes Prepares For His Campaign

Hughes plans his campaign by welcoming political callers and friends at home before beginning travel. He rose early, drove himself, and told newspapermen he had nothing to say on politics. Visitors included Rep W D Stephens, Sen John D Works, Rep Austin, former Sen Marion Butler, and Rep M B Madden. He aims to take his family to a summer retreat near New York City, secluded from curious visitors.

Hughes George W. Perkins New York W. D. Stephens Los Angeles Cal John D. Works California Austin Tennessee Marion Butler North Carolina M. B. Madden Chicago New York City

Steps For Restoration Of Good Feeling Between Parties Are Announced

Telegraph special from New York reports George W. Perkins as Progressive leader announcing ongoing negotiations to restore good feeling between the Progressive and Republican parties after meetings with Theodore Roosevelt and Governor Whitman. Roosevelt denied involvement and said he is out of politics while news notes his illness is a mild pleurisy.

Perkins New York George W. Perkins Theodore Roosevelt Charles 8. Whitman Mr. Perkins Whitman Charles E. Hughes Roosevelt W. Murray Crane Republican National Committee Hughes James R. Garfield Elon H. Hooker Erwin A. Holt North Carolina Mr. Holt Ceach Roosevelt

Penrose to Confer With Hughes and Prepare Campaign

Senator Penrose will travel to New York to confer with Charles E. Hughes, Republican presidential nominee, and to attend a meeting of the national subcommittee on organization. The group may name a chairman and select Hughes campaign managers at the Hotel Astor.

Philadelphia Penrose New York Charles E. Hughes W. Murray Crane Massachusetts Republican National Committee Charles D. Hilles

Hughes Chooses Wickersham as Political Adviser

Charles Evans Hughes selects George W. Wickersham as his political guide and ally in his presidential bid. Wickersham, Taft’s Attorney General and noted reformer, has urged intervention in Mexican affairs and bankruptcy of hyphenated American loyalties.

Charles Evans Hughes George W. Wickersham Wickersham Hughes Republican National Committee William Howard Taft Root Brandeis Supreme Court United States Roosevelt

Coal Dealers Convention Nears in City Next Week

At least 700 coal merchants from Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland will attend the twelfth annual convention of the Pennsylvania Retail Coal Merchants Association next Tuesday through Thursday. The event will be on the second floor of the Emerson Brantingham Company Building at Tenth and Market streets, arranged by the Chamber of Commerce and the lis bur Coal Exchange.

Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania Retail Coal ‘Merchante’ Association Emerson-Brantingham Company Market Streets Chamber of Commerce Lis |Bur Coal Exchange Sesson

Collins Likely to Get First Place in State Commission

The article notes Collins favored for a top state commission post, with James Alcorn named to fill a vacancy after John Monaghan moves to the Philadelphia bench. It details appointments, anticipated changes across mining, printing, and insurance offices, and governor Brumbaugh’s plan to pick allies for the next legislature.

Trinkle Brown Collins John Monashan Philadelphia Friends James Alcorn Monaghan Alcorn Harrisburg Edwin S. Stuart Superior Court Public Service Capitol Oliver Men Pittsburgh William H. Smith Insurance Fund Pittsburgh Registration Commission Philadelphia Commission Republican State Committee Scranton Commission L. R. Goshorn J. Scott Morgan Walter J. Christy C. W. Wilbert W. L. McCullagh James Campbell David L. Lawrence

Plans for river slope expansion and uniform toe line

The project proposes a uniform toe and top line for the river slope, eliminating a 5 foot gutter, with cutting or filling as needed. Park officials aim to complete by summer using a $2100 audit fund balance if available, riprap the slope, and integrate new ramps without breaking the line. Plans await approval by the State Water Supply Commission before proceeding.

Z. Gross Gannett State Water Supply Commission Park Department

Short Sessions for Railroaders Before Memorial Service

Members of the William H. Morne lodge No. 673 will meet at their hall on Thirteenth a Derry streets at 12 30 tomorrow afternoon and adjourn in time for the memorial services at Technical High School auditorium. Four lodges report no deaths: Division No. 668 LOE Lodge No. 782 BLF&E Division No. 449 ORC and Lodge No. 574 BRT.

Railroad Brotherhood Technical High School William H. Morne Lodge Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Derry Pernoon Division Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood of Locomotive Order of Railway Conductors Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen

Ferari Show Opens Monday For Week At Seventeenth Street

The Royal Fire Company carnival at Seventeenth and Chestnut streets welcomes Col. Francis Ferari’s big train with jungle animal acts led by Ma’amielle Marie Andrees and Captain Ricards. The lineup includes trained lions, pumas, leopards, tigers, and jaguars, plus comedy and a Hindoo Mystic Temple illusion show. The event runs all week beginning Monday June 19.

Ma‘amielle Marie, Andrees Maria Andrees Captain Ricards Col. Ferar Coney Island Harrisburg Hindoo al Anderson Royal Fire Company Seventeenth Chestnut Streets

Effort to Intimidate Men Brotherhood Head Says

A. B. Garretson, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors, calls a Pennsylvania railroad appeal to its workers an intimidation tactic and says it will fail. He notes no general strike danger unless bargaining fails after a strike vote.

New York A. B. Garretson Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors Pennsylvania Railroad

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Harry Baker Stackpole M. E. J. Stackpole The Telegraph Printing Company Justice Hughes WM. H Horner Harry 5. Oves Republican County Cooper Gray Trevino Pershing General Funston Major Gray Fourteenth Cavalry United States Army Coast Artillery National Guard Arizona New Mexico Hay-Chamberlain Army Organization War Department Kansas Bell el Paso Juarez Islitas Here Interior of Jerey Nuevo Laredo U. S Phila Stroudsburg L. B. Sopher Ransberry East Stroudsburg SHELL Cinciatad Pressed Steel Car Company Brumbaugh J. Denny O'Neil Patton W. D. Uhler Franks. Black Ferari Royal Fire Company No. 14 Col. Francis Ferari Monay Brotherhood Mrs. Astor Brooklyn Eagle John Jack Astor J. J. Astor William K. Dick Brooklyn Bar Harbor Maine Mr. Dick Gettysburg Louise Wisler Adama County John C. Herman & CO Harrisburg, Pa
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