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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1917

Page

3

Tener May Quit League and Rennings in Baseball

Philadelphia June 18 John K Tener president of the National League says he is not a candidate for reelection this year and will be guided by league directors at the December meeting. A special meeting in New York will discuss McGraws suspension and protests and Tener’s possible retirement hinges on league action. McGraw faces possible suspension and Tener expresses anger over the matter.

Philadelphia John K. Tener National League League Tener Pittsburgh New York McGraw Giants Byron Cincinnati Baltimore Club Federal League Brooklyn Club

Tanlac hailed by Reading man as miracle cure

Edward Delp of 1025 Union Street Reading Pa testifies Tanlac cured his stomach troubles headaches and general weakness he says he felt so good he told friends it was the greatest medicine of all Tanlac is being marketed locally by Gorgas Drug Store with other area outlets listed and an advertorial push from Adv.

Edward Delp Union Street Reading Gorgas Tanlac Carlisle W. G. Stephens Elizabethtown Albert W. Cain Greencastle Charles B. Carl Middletown Colin Few Waynesboro Clarence Croft Mechanicsburg H. F. Brunhouse

Name Rosters for Hill League Baseball Teams

Managers announced final player lists for Alli son Hill Baseball League clubs Galahad Recreation Club Reading Railway Athletic Association Rosewood Athletic Association Stanley Athletic Association War changes noted as war measures may alter rules. Reading player suspended five days for alleged unfair play. late schedule adjustments push postponed games beyond July 26 schedule end.

Allison Hill Baseball League Galahad Recreation Club D. C. Hawley Irwin Bender P. O. Bittner John D. Bitner H. N. Bricker Harold F. Cobaugh Charles I. Boyd Charles W. Connor Fern Rhinehart William Fortna Oscar Howe A. Hippensteel James N. Keller Warren FE. Lyme Christian Miller H. B. Miller Ralph Williams Walter 8. Young Reading Railway Athletic Association E. Rehrer Robert Andrews Albert Ehling C. L. Ellenberger T. H. Davies J. F. Hammond Otto Heiner Victor A. Ibach B. G. Kline M. H. Lescure George H. Levan Jr Paul B W. Glenn Killinger Fred P. Kint L. J. McClear H. B. Mark Elwood Mell John F. Murphy William K. Shaffer Charles BE. Smith G. W. Trump W. A. Zeigler Stanley Athletic Association John Machlin Badorf Lester Bender Alvin M. Campbell Walter C. Dunkle Eddie Ferrow BE. L. Geary William Handshaw Dewey Isenberger Norman Johnson Daniel H. Keister Ference V. Palmer Peter Schickley Roger W. Sprenkle Mack Taylor Hart W. Waltz Herbert Washinger R. G. Wrightstone H. R. Snell Reading

Another Truck Co to Be Formed

Lieutenant James B. Wheeler leads recruitment for a second motor truck company to be formed here as war demands rise. Recruits must meet the same high standards as the first unit. The new company, likely commanded by Morrisburg men as lieutenants, will be mobilized ahead of the National Guard expansion to handle hauling before encampments. Lancaster recruitment will occur Wednesday, while yesterday’s enlistments were light, with district honor roll listing Charles F. Wolf Mechanicsburg field artillery Clarence H. Nagle Harrisburg Recruiting Station Tomo Vincekovich Steelton infantry.

James B. Wheeler Wheeler Morrisburg National Guard Quartermaster’s Corps Lancaster Charles F. Wolf Mechanicsburg Field Artillery Clarence H. Nagle Nectarine Street Harrisburg Tomo Vincekovich Chambers Street Steelton Infantry

Sucking Backwash at Dam Draws Boy Beneath Water to His Death

William Egenreider, 16, drowned after a boat overturned in the rapids below a dam. Companion Paul Ryan swam to safety, but Egenreider, who had urged trying the falls, was swept into the undertow and lost. bystanders witnessed the tragedy and recovery efforts began but the boy’s body was not recovered.

William Egenreider Paul Ryan Egenreider Ryan

Funeral of Albert B. Morrow

Funeral services for Albert B. Morrow aged 49 who died Saturday evening will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev B E Curtis pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be made in Harrisburg Cemetery.

MR. Morrow Albert B. Morrow B. BE Curtis Westminster Presbyterian Church Harrisburg

Star of America 25th anniversary event noted

Star of America Commandery No. 118 Knights of Malta celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary tomorrow evening at 26 North Third. William F. C. Leisman will MC and Wilmer Crow will give the welcome, with remarks by Harry M. Askin. Origin paper by Philip German traces to June 10, 1892. Notables from sister commanderies will attend. Enola Orchestra provides music. refreshments to follow.

Star of America Commandery Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta North Third William F. C. Leisman Wilmer Crow Harry M. Askin Pennsylvania Philip German W. Seward Fisher George Welsh Spring Grove Cincinnatus Nazareth Egyptian Baldwin Steelton Columbian Middletown Saint Paul Mechanicsburg Patmos Lebanon Enola Orchestra

Chinese Situation Not Serious, Harvey States

Charles T. Harvey, back from China where he works with the YMCA, stopped in the city to visit J. D. Carruthers, state YMCA secretary, and said he does not regard the Chinese situation as serious.

Charles T. Harvey China J. D. Carruthers

Ridge Avenue Methodist Church Raises Funds for Additions

Four thousand and sixty dollars was raised yesterday at Ridge Avenue Methodist Church for the building fund. The money will defray expenses incident to addition and renovations.

Ridge Avenue Methodist Church

Two cars crash injuring seven in Harrisburg

Seven people were hurt when two high speed cars collided near Enola Saturday night. Injuries ranged from head contusions to serious brain concussion. Ford and Elscheid are named athletes among the injured with Willoughby and McLaughlin also hospitalized. The Willoughby car rolled, pinning Mrs Willoughby. both cars overturned, others escaped unpinned.

John Elschei Enola Harrisburg Hospital Gordon Ford Harris Street Edward Elseheid North Fifth Street Harry F. Willoughby Sixth Herr Streets John Elscheid Arthur Sims Susquehanna Street Sara McLaughlin Sixth Street Elscheid Edward Elscheid Willoughby Mrs. Willoughby Harrisburg Summerdale Ford Tech High Sloughby

Magic cities to house new army

Washington reports a plan to create sixteen “magic” cities with populations matching those of only 150 permanent cities to serve as bases for a new national army. A 100‑strong advisory board from big business and various experts will coordinate efforts with Hoover handling food, Goethals directing shipbuilding, and Willard tackling transportation, all without pay.

Washington American Business Organization Council of National Defense United States Mr. Hoover Goethals Panama Canal Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad New York Subway

Y M C A Interior Revamp Under New Secretary Reeves

Robert B Reeves new Y M C A secretary has begun reorganizing the building. Second floor furniture moves to the main room creating a namelike space with a Victrola for amusements. A boys department headquarter and a reading room will open, with a youth club area added to provide games and instruction.

Robert B. Reeves

Senior Classes Attend Services At Two High Schools

Record crowds attended the baccalaureate services for Central and Technical high schools last evening. The Tech graduates marched from Walnut street to Pine Street Presbyterian Church while Central seniors walked to Grace Methodist Church, both in caps and gowns. Speakers called for character building and great works, with Rev. Dr. Mudge citing Nehemiah 3 and Rev. Dr. Bagnell discussing moral stakes amid Germany’s war conduct. Central seniors numbered nearly 200, Tech about 73, with class colors used in decorations.

Central and Technical High School Tech Walnut Street Pine Street Presbyterian Church Central Grace Methodist Church Lewis, Mudge, Pas Mudge Robert Bagnell Grace Church Germany Bagnell

Jury verdict set aside in Dunnell case in court action

Judge George Kunkel set aside a jury verdict finding Le roy Dunnell guilty of attempting to steal a pocketbook from a girl, due to no evidence supporting the charge. Dunnell remains held on the information and will plead guilty to attempted larceny from the person. Other sentences include Charles Groff three months and $25 fine for assault and battery, John Mosser $50 fine for malicious mischief, Mizpah Lerch released on suspended sentence, and additional punishments for Miller, Pye, and Dausey.

George Kunkel Leroy Dunnell Dunnell Charles Groff Frank B. Wickersham John Mosser Mizpah Lerch Kunkel Lerch Joshua Miller Pye Carrie Dausey Capias

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