City Red Cross Receives Praise from Harrisburg Chapter
A letter from Mrs. Ruth L. Coxe praising the Harrisburg Red Cross chapter commends the quality and volume of knitted articles, urges more workers, requests samples for the new Knitting Bulletin, and stresses following new rules for needles and wool to ensure useful items by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
American Red Cross
Ruth L. Coxe
Knitting Bulletin
Washington
O. K
Army Casualty List Reports 39 Names and Injuries
The Army casualty list shows 39 names with 6 killed in action 2 died of wounds 1 died in an accident 4 died of disease 4 wounded severely and 1 missing in action. Pennsylvanians include Private Alexander Olkosky Private Bonefiss Miller Private Ralph M. Fox and Harry R. Matten. The previous day’s list added 57 names with 27 killed in action 3 died of wounds 1 died in an accident 1 wounded severely and several Pennsylvanians named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry R. Matten
Reading
Negroes Attack Steelton Officer in Second Incident
Two men named Tom and Phil Smith attacked Special Officer A A Harrod at the Steelton Store Company on Saturday. Harrod sustained a scalp wound before the assailants were driven off and later arrested. fines of 10 dollars plus costs were imposed at a noon burgess hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton Store Company
Tom Smith
Phil Smith
Burgess McEntee
Gibb
A. A. Harrod
Harrod
Playground Supervisor Outlines Plans For Season
Harold T. Confer new supervisor of borough playgrounds meets with the playground commission to map plans for the coming season. Professor Charles B. Davis notes the season opening date is undetermined and only three of seven instructors are in place with more to be appointed. Funeral services for Miss Myrtle Billet were held this afternoon with burial at Oberlin Cemetery. German female registration for ages over fourteen begins under Police Chief Grove with no registrations by noon and runs to June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold T. Confer
Playground Commission
Charles 8. Davis
Blair Academy
Blairstown
New Jersey
Myrtle Billet
North Second Street
G. N. Lauffer
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Oberlin Cemetery
Police
Grove
Prince Recall From Sea Boosts War Stamp Significance
Tokyo notes that Prince Higashi-Fushimi boosts morale as he is recalled from active command to the Imperial Councils. The piece links this to increased support for War Savings Stamps and cites a push by Dauphin County officials for national War Savings Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Sea County
City Water Department Names Assistant Clerk
Kenneth Boyer serves as assistant clerk in the City Water Department while awaiting a permanent replacement for the retiring Warren Lyme, who left Saturday for Erie to enter Army service after induction by the second city service board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Boyer
City Water Department
Warren
Lyme
Mr. Lyme
Erie
Second City Service Board
Sixteen Men Selected For Service in Army
Sixteen district men were chosen for National Army service by the local exemption board this morning and will report to Camp Lee on June 24. Read as named with addresses in Middletown Steelton Highspire and Amedeo Magnelli of Steelton among the selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
Camp Lee
Petro Tspitch
Lyndora
Lane W. Brinser
Pinestreet
Middletown
Philip Russ
Cameron Street
Jasper F. Turano
South Fourth Street
Steelton
Alexander M. W. Hursh
Suth Second Street
Bruce Vail
Franklin Street
Charles J. Lewis
Spring Street
Cha Samuel Rehrer
Market Street
Park KE. Zeigler
South Front Street
Park B. Master
Isaac H. Albright
Spruce Street
Lehr T. Straub
Christian Street
Roy J. Green
North Front Street
Claude A. Hoover
Food Conservation Demonstrations Draw Local Women
A morning and afternoon series on the Steelton Store Company siding featured State College Extension School experts showing food conservation techniques to a large turnout of local housewives and interested residents. A coordinating committee chaired by Mrs. G. P. Vanier welcomed attendees and listed committee members. Also noted was the St Marys Catholic Church procession led by Bishop Philip McDevitt with several local clergy participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton Store Company
Borough Food Administration
State College Extension School
G. P. Vanier
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Philip McDevitt
William Huygen
Luke Gladek
B. Sama
Anthony Zakovic
Jednota
Anthony Zuvic
St. Mary's
OLeary Arrested on Espionage Act Charges in Oregon Ranch Case
Samuel F. Stine, a ranch caretaker near Sara Washington, helped arrest Jeremiah O Leary of New York on espionage act charges. O Leary is en route to New York under heavy guard. The ranch was alleged purchased May 16 by Thomas J Corbitt who claimed O Leary as his brother in law. Federal authorities say they had no prior knowledge of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Samuel F. Stine
Sara
Wash
Jeremiah O'Leary
New York
O'Leary
Stine
Vancouver
Thomas J. Corbitt
Peru Seizes German Vessels at Callao
The Peruvian government through its military forces has taken possession of eight German ships interned at Callao. The fleet totals about 50 000 deadweight tons and includes several large steamers once sailing between San Francisco South American ports and German ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Callao
Lima
Washington
San Francisco
South American
All Men Camps Hold To Draft All Men Camps
Washington June 17 The Military Subcommittee approved the House provision authorizing the President to call all men of draft age who can be trained and equipped in the Army appropriation bill. T.B. Patton announces the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory exhibit and term close with two showings June 27 at 2 pm and 7 29 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
T. B. Patton
Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory
Reformatory
Casualties Reported In Week And Year Total For War Effort
The latest war casualty tally shows 770 killed or wounded in the week and 8,085 in the year. Of the total, 1,172 killed in action or died of wounds, 344 died of disease, 1,234 died of other causes, 4,547 wounded, and 346 missing or prisoners. Only 291 lost to German submarines, with high return-to-duty rates among the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Tuscania
Moldavia
America
England
France
Emperor William praises Prussian militarism in jubilee message
Amsterdam June 17 Emperor William in reply to a telegram on his thirtieth accession anniversary declares Prussian militarism will bring victory to Germany. He praises the most capable people on earth and pledges to guide Germany through war to peace and a bright future with strong leadership, unity, and faith in God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
William
von Hertling
God
Watch presented to L A Miller before camp departure
L A Miller of 527 Emerald Street received a wrist watch from friends as it was announced he will leave this month for Camp Lee. Miller has five years experience as a salesman in the men's furnishing department at Dives Pomeroy and Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Miller
Emerald Street
Camp Lee
Dives, Pomeroy and Stewart
Machinists Contend Over State Committee Reorganization
Democratic leaders led by Vance McCormick and A Mitchell Palmer claim control of the state committee reorganization set for Wednesday afternoon. A surge of Democratic visitors is expected tomorrow with Hoffman Holstein and Judge Bonniwell plotting to push their platform at a courthouse meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Vance C. McCormick
A. Mitchell Palmer
State Committee
Howard O. Holstein
Bonniwell
Harrisburg City Democratic Committee
McCormick
Old Guard
Holstein
Palmer
Guffey
Auto Crash Near Lancaster Kills One
Two more likely fatally injured in the same incident. an automobile overturned off a high embankment killing Lester Marquette. Major and Mrs Dearth visiting here before continuing to Rockford Ill where he serves at Camp Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Abraham Sumpman
Maytown
Harry Arnold
Marietta
Lester Marquette
Quarryville
Pennsylvania Guard Soldier Arrives in France
Mrs. Samuel Dean of 1561 Vernon Street reports the safe arrival of her grandson Oden E. Carpenter in France. Carpenter is attached to Company E, 6th? 10th Infantry, 28th Division, enlisted last June and trained at Camp Hancock after Island duties before sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dean
Vernon Street
Oden E. Carpenter
France
Carnter
10Th Infantry
Camp Hancock
Million Yanks Over There by July 4th Says General March
In a war briefing General March outlines four German drives beginning March 21 April 9 May 27 and June 9. He notes the allied line shifts and states all drives have been stopped with the present one mainly straightening lines. He also forecasts U S overseas troops surpassing 800000 and discusses ambitions toward an army of up to 8 million, reflecting rising expectations in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Picardy
Flanders
Marne
Channel
England
France
Paris
United States
Department
General March
America
Taft
Leonard Wood
Playground Instructors Meet Supervisor In Get Acquainted Session
Playground instructors appointed by Supervisor J K Staples met in the City Council chamber for a get acquainted conference. They discussed rules for games and preparations for August Romper Day and a forthcoming meet. Domestic science classes led by Miss Anna M Bender to be offered at Reservoir Park with four levels for ages 10 to 16. Folk dancing classes planned. Island bathhouses lockers available Monday Thursday Saturday afternoons and Thursday evenings. Seneca street bathhouse to open with classes on Tuesdays and Fridays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Staples
Anna M. Bender
Miss Bender
Island Bathhouses
Seneca Street
Solar Photographs Prove Successful In Eclipse Study
Baker Oregon reports that Naval Observatory astronomers confirm the eclipse observations were successful. Photographs taken with the sixty five foot camera by Dr. George Peters and W. H. Conrad show sun prominences estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 miles high and interior corona details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Ore
Naval Observatory
George Peters
W. H. Conrad
Wheat and grain prices rise in Philadelphia markets
Philadelphia markets report higher wheat and corn prices with oats and butter firm. Live poultry and dressed poultry show steady to firm ranges, while potatoes and flour give mixed signals. Chicago Board of Trade closes with corn at 1.45% to 1.47% and oats at 71% to 72%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
New _Jersey
Western
Maine
Delaware
Maryland
Michigan
Florida
North Carolina
Southee
Norfolk
Eastern Shore
Tierces
Timothy
Chicago Board OF Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Park
Hoover Links Short Weigh Profiteering to Profiteering Form
President Hoover denounces short weighing by retailers as the worst form of profiteering. He says food officials will review local charges against butchers and grocers for misrepresentation and pure food violations, with past offenses used to pursue prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Food Administration
Hoover
Strong Resistance of Italians and Allies Holds Austrians Back
Premier Orlando reported in the Chamber of Deputies that Italian troops and allies are tenaciously resisting the Austrian offensive on the Asiago plateau and Monte Grappa. He noted violent Austrian attacks along the Piave as they seek river bridgeheads, with the eastern Montello and western Sandona di Piave sectors described as especially bitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rome
Orlando
Chamber of Deputies
Asiago
Monte Grippa
Piave
Montello
Sandona di Piavre
Treviso Target Drive Costs Austrians Big Losses
Italian and Austrian forces clashed as Austrians aimed at Treviso across the Piave. Fierce sun fire and Italian artillery halted their advance. counterattacks pushed the enemy back from several Piave gains. Prisoner pockets reveal plans to reach Preganziol near Treviso Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treviso
Associated Press
Italy
Piave
Pariig
Preganziol
City Seeks Motor Trucks For National Farm Service Effort
Commissioner Charles W. Burtnett chairs the motor division for placing boys in farm service under the United States Working Reserve. He asks local residents to offer motor trucks to aid mobilization, transport to camps and farms, and inspection work. Dr. Charles B. Fager Jr. leads the Dauphin county Boys Working Reserve and has mobilized many boys for farm service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Burtnett
United States Working Reserve
Burtnett
The
Telegraph
Charles B. Fager, Jr
Dauphin County
Cocalico Camp Fire Girls stage fair profits for Red Cross
The Cocalico Camp Fire Girls presented The Girls Over Here at St Pauls Episcopal Parish House, directed by Miss Dora W. Coe. A traditional fair with games, dancing, and a fish pond raised funds to aid the Red Cross. Music for the dancers was provided by Mrs. Frederick E. Downes and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocalico Camp
Red Cross
St. Paul's Episcopal Parish House
Dora W. Coe
Guardian
Frederick E. Downes
Kenneth Downes
Paul Selsan
Italy Seeks Four U S Divisions After Piave Fight
Austrian forces retreating from the Piave river clash with Italian units in fierce fighting along the front. The defense of Monte Moschin and Branta positions inflicts heavy Austrian losses as Italian artillery fires a torrent of shells. The Italian general proposes allied action with four American divisions entering Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piave River
Piave
Monte Moschin
Branta
Austria
Montegrippa
Night Raid East of Arras Succeeds in WWI Action
London reports a British raid east of Arras succeeded, taking a few prisoners. An enemy raid near Givenchy was repulsed. Overnight, German artillery bombarded positions northwest of Albert, while other fronts showed normal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arras
Givenchy
London
Albert
Officials Tour Poorfarm For Contagious Disease Hospital
City and county officials planned a late afternoon inspection of the county poor farm to study sites for a new contagious disease hospital and a potential smallpox hospital. The special committee on hospital plans will later take definite action.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hershey
Miss Billet
Tokyo
Ince Higashi-Fushimi
Uadron
Iirals Council
Tsing-Tau
Brylinski
Taylor
Louise Taylor
F. E. Shambaugh
Wilson
Robert K. Cassett
War Savings
Masten
N. C. Schaeffer
War Savings Stamps Committee
F. EL Ambaugh
New England
East
West
Houston
Lake Maxim Se Ek Oe Sabonen Ra Sapulpa
Peart St
Bell
Dial
the Federal Machine Shop
Cranberry Street
Second and
Court
Harrisburg, Pa
O’leary
Oregon Ranch
U. S
York
Chandler Brothers and Company
North Market Square
Chestnut New Street
Pine Street
Allis Chalmers
American Canoe
Am Car and Foundry
Amer Loco
Amer
Atchison
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore and Ohio
Bam
Bethlem Steel
Butte
E. Bi
California Petroleum
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pacific
Crucible Steel
General Motors
Goodrich
B. F
Great Northern
Inspiration
International Paper
Kennecott
Lackawanna Teel
Lehigh Valley
Wees
Maxwell Motora
Mex Petroleum
Midvale Steel
New York Central
NY NH and H
Norfolk and Western
Northern Pacific Ri
Pennsylvania Railroad
Republic Iron and Steel
Southern Pacific
Southern Ry Oe
Studebaker
Union Pacific
US Steel
Utah Copper
Westinghouse Mtg
Willys-Overland
National Farm Service
Cocalico Camp Fire Girls
Alps
Peffer Street
Curtin, Jefferson and
New Cumberland
Frank R. Leib
Real Estate & Insurance
Third St
Federated Trades Council
Banks Commercial Trust Company of
Third
West Shore Bakery, L. M. Bricker, Treas. & Mer
Engineers and Constructors Central Construction Corporation
Rudolph K. Spicer
N. Second St
Fackler
Derry
Furniture Fackler’s
Caloric
Carlisle Plumbing & Heating Co
N. Court St
Rex Garage & Supply Co
N. Third
Witman-Schwarz Corporation
Evans-Burtnett Co
Pollock’s Cash and Carry
Henry Gilbert & Son
Dean F. Walker
Knitting Mills
Moorhead Knitting Company, Inc
New Idea Hosiery Company, Inc
Laundries Sanitary Family Washing Co
City Star Laundry
Harrisburg Lumber Co., 17Th and Naudain
E. C. Snyder
Milk Dealers Penna. Milk Products Company
Harrisburg Shoe Mfg
Harrisburg Silk Mill
Harrisburg Pipe & Pipe Bending Company
Harrisburg Manufacturing & Boiler Company
Devine & Yungel Shoe Mfg
Nuss Manufacturing & Co
Manhattan
Notary & Co
Walter S. Schell
Stoves Wincroft Store
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