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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
12
The Pennsylvan ia Railroad plans a 6000 train mile daily passenger cutback while Philadelphia and Reading announce smaller reductions under the Railroad War Board program. The piece contrasts vast U S train options with the limited continental service before 1914.
The document lists crew numbers and up lists for multiple divisions and their roles. It details engineers firemen conductors flagmen brakemen and the names of crew members up for each shift and division including Philadelphia and Reading segments with specific first to go times and crews.
Altoona Pa June 18 Pennsylvan ia Railroad police on the Middle division and Third Regiment guards men are trying to break up the practice of fishermen angling in the Juniata river near bridges culverts and tunnels on the system's main line between this city and Harrisburg. Most of the offenders are Pennsy employees who fish at Bailey's Ryde and other works under guard. Captain Jack Carroll of the Middle division police has warned trespassers will be arrested.
Chicago Illinois June 18 Judgment for $18,000 obtained in the circuit court by the widow of Frank Parks who was killed while employed as a switchman for the Grand Trunk Western Railway Company was sustained by the appellate court yesterday. Heretofore $10,000 damages for loss of life by accident has been accepted as the maximum. The increase in the amount of the judgment is thus commented on by the three judges of the appellate court We cannot be unmindful of this fact that the money value of life and health is appreciating and that the earning capacity of money is steadily diminishing during recent years.
Macungie Pa June 18 Lehigh county's first woman war worker has filled an office at the station. The announcement highlights progress for women in wartime effort and notes the local community’s support for expanded roles for women in industrial and public service positions.
Miss Mildred Neumoyer has been appointed assistant station agent of the Reading Railway here. She is the oldest daughter of Oliver Neumoyer, the veteran station agent. As business increased, officers advised employing his daughter since she has run of the office through association. She views herself as a pioneer for women workers who will join men at the front.
New York June 18. An innovation in railroad dining car service by the Delaware Lackawanna announces war portions on menu cards starting tomorrow morning. Two prices apply with one half to two thirds of the usual quantity, maintaining quality, to save food costs. If adopted nationwide, railroad food savings are estimated at 6 million dollars yearly.
The State Compensation Board issues an opinion expressing regret that compensation cannot be committed at this time due to unresolved factors. The ruling outlines remaining conditions and eligibility criteria needing clarification before payment action can proceed.
The Public Service Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Ryan, dismissed Slate Belt Telephone and Telegraph Company’s complaint alleging Blue Mountain Telephone and Telegraph Company gained control of Warren Telephone Company in New Jersey.
The New Store of Wm. Strouse presents the men behind its success and credits them for contributing to Harrisburg’s popular store. The line includes Adler Rochester Mallory and Schoble Hats Emery Shirts and Keiser Cravats among its famous offerings.
An Northampton county case concludes no proof of direct acquisition by a corporation operating in Easton without a state certificate. It finds private individuals purchased Warren stock, not the corporation, breaking indirect-control links. The opinion warns such a move would be hazardous since individuals could resell stock for personal gain.
Autopsy by Dr. Otto Schultze and colleagues indicates Ruth Cruger was likely assaulted and died during a struggle for her honor. A deep skull fracture and a stab wound were found. Excavation of the Cocchi cellar uncovered Ruth Cruger’s skate shoes with blood stains and hair fibers matching the victim, suggesting the skates as the murder weapon.
New York on June 18 Ruth Cruger is identified as the victim found in a cellar at Alfredo Cocchi's motorcycle shop on West 127th Street. Police and district attorney officials vow swift justice and a full investigation after four months of alleged bungling.
Harrisburg Telegraph asks readers to send names of Harrisburg boys who have joined any branch of national service since the war began. Include current address and branch. John B. Spicer, chemical engineer, left for Philadelphia to appear before Frankford Arsenal board seeking a commission as major in the Ordnance Officers Reserve Corps. He previously served four years at State College. Harry Legore, a football alumnus, is also noted.
The report notes that a Yale athlete who has often visited friends in Harrisburg is now serving with the United States Marines at Paris Island. It also mentions Charles Shirley, brother of John T. Shirley of the Equitable Life Assurance Society locally, serving at the same site.
Penn Harris Company directors adopt a resolution detailing pole conditions along Walnut street and urge American Telegraph and Telephone and Bell trunk line to remove hedges of giant poles on the south side of Walnut between the river and the railroad right of way. City Electrician Diehl has pressed Western Union to remove its north side line. Street widening with Capitol Park sidewalk makes prompt removal important. city expects corporate cooperation.
Contractor Bomgardner is making substantial progress in riprapping the River Front embankment just south of Maclay street. Thousands walked the embankment yesterday and commented favorably on the work.
The Department of Parks will advance riprapping to stabilize the slope and, as work progresses, fill soil pots and plant matrimony vine and honeysuckle. Within a few months the stone protection is expected to be greened over with vines.
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