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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
Mt Union prepares a patriotic Fourth of July homecoming with a large turnout of soldiers sailors and marines. The town boasts strong service in wars and Liberty Loan drives and aims for an old fashioned gala with parade band and fireworks. The piece also lauds the Penn Harris Hotel in Harrisburg admired by locals and visitors.
An American missionary faces six months for sheltering fleeing Koreans from Japanese wrath. Reports say Koreans face death and mistreatment under Japanese rule as Japan pursues Korea's wealth, drawing comparisons to German actions in Belgium. The peace commission plans Japan's role in the League of Nations amid Korean unrest.
In the United States the writer argues no draft could build an army to aid Japan in Korea and urges protest against Japan's actions. Citizens face choices about liberty, foreign policy, and honoring commitments while the Fourth of July parade plan draws support for a quieter celebration to protect safety.
The author recalls childhood lemon beer and ginger cake as a nostalgic substitute to tavern beer. He argues for lemon beer as a safe home remedy and declines other proposals. The piece contrasts this view with a critical take on recognizing the Russian Soviet government, noting the Federation of Labor’s stance toward it.
The piece notes rising campaign activity in Pennsylvania with Sen Boies Penrose active in reform talk and rivals exploiting his image. It highlights cross faction alignments among Progressives Vare Granger labor groups and Palmer urging votes for woman suffrage. It also covers veto praise and upcoming Palmer dinner events and local electoral maneuvers.
The piece argues against forcing constant schooling and praises letting children develop beyond the classroom. It notes that school is not the sole focus of child life and cites a reader who believes patience with Jim’s growth is wiser than rushing him through education.
Labor notes report new unions in Philadelphia among clerks stenographers and bookkeepers joining the American Federation of Labor. Swiss railways electrification would create jobs for discharged munition workers. Davenport painters win a wage protection agreement with contractors. Hamilton bricklayers seek $1 per hour for the season. Pittsburgh mills produce extremely thin sheet iron. Toronto packing-house workers form a union to push higher wages. Australian mines close due to lost overseas markets, causing thousands of layoffs.
The article catalogs Pennsylvania cities and their premier industries from Harrisburg to Chester, noting Allentown cement power and Lancaster’s linoleum and silk mills while highlighting York, Mce Keesport, Newcastle, and others. It praises Quaker heritage and the state’s Civil War and World War II contributions.
President Roosevelt urged to think nationally as General Wood echoes the call. The piece contrasts regional identities with a plea to bind the nation beyond New England South or West, urging a patriotic, united national consciousness.
Louis Graves argues that many Germans may still hold the old spirit despite liberal moves in Weimar and in exile. The piece notes Von Ludendorff’s unpopularity, Kaiser sentiment, and enduring regard for Hindenburg, predicting real change only perhaps with a new generation of Germans formed by the war.
German propaganda is said to target Washington with confidential cables claiming the war continues. A hidden Berlin run campaign allegedly aims to erode industry in victory and neutral nations to push concessions and speed peace talks.
The Kansas City Star piece argues that Article X of the league covenant places a moral duty on the United States to defend European and Asian boundaries. It says the Senate is right to resist rushing into such an obligation and urges separating the proposal from the peace treaty for full scrutiny. The commentary notes that many presidential signs have been weighed on far less momentous issues.
Major Frank C. Mahin recalls wartime aboard the Leviathan in April 1918 as a peak of submarine threat. He describes total darkness on deck, blue lights, security guards with loaded pistols, and strict controls to prevent spies, detailing a nerve wracking Brest voyage and a close call with a general seeking safety.
A carpet merchant buys a drug store and retitles it Bug Store by altering the sign. A saloon man buys a trunk factory and, by a brush stroke, labels it Drunk Factory, reflecting playful renaming of businesses.
Mayor Babcock travels to New York after his father's death while T W Cunningham longtime Philadelphia charter leader serves as court clerk. Senator Knox plans Scranton League of Nations speech. Mayor Kennedy of Carbondale vows to greet soldiers personally. James Doyle Syracuse paperman and NY deputy public works panel chief is well known here.
The historic Harrisburg ferry ceased operations after 1820 marking the end of early river transport locally. The note highlights the ferry as a relic of the area’s 19th century crossing history.
Harrisburg hosts the twenty third annual Middle Division Veterans Association gathering. Founding in 1897, the event recalls early Pennsy days, with leaders like William B. McCaleb and David T. Cramer remembered for their service and stories.
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