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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
1
London reports a weekly British losses list to be issued naming a high toll from torpedoed ships. The last three months show waves of U-boat activity with a crest this week and a record for vessels sunk on one day. Naval officials cite improved admiralty countermeasures and more boats escaping.
Two American destroyers returned to base in British waters with eighty survivors from two torpedoed British merchant ships. One lifeboat carried thirty-one survivors, two small boats held forty-nine, and four sailors from the second ship were killed. Admiral Sims welcomed the rescuers as correspondents toured the port and ships.
A German technical weekly forecasts regular Zeppelin trips to America in the not distant future. It says a modest size increase would let an airship make a four day crossing, written with peacetime voyages in mind.
Thundershowers this afternoon with fair to night in Harrisburg area. Eastern Pennsylvania reports local afternoon thunderstorms Thursday with cooler air in the north at night. North Branch levels rise to near 5.0 feet Thursday morning. Temperatures near seasonal averages with lower readings in Lake Region and nearby valleys. River stage 6.8 feet. moon full on July 4.
Vice Admiral William S Sims of the United States Navy has been designated to general charge allied naval operations in Irish waters during the shore absence of the British commander in chief. Sims has hoisted the allied senior officer flag as the general in charge of operations.
Real estate circles report Harrisburg Pipe Bending Company negotiating for part of the Cowden estate property south of Maclay street between the railroad and Pax ton creek. The firm seeks land for dumping and plans to fill with cinder and slag. President David E. Tracy said negotiations are active and likely to close in a few days.
Havre reports Belgian civilians are being seized and forced into enemy labor. German authorities classify Belgians into five groups by age and gender, including men 18 to 40 and 41 to 60 and women 15 to 35 and 36 to 60.
City school directors convened a special committee session to review contracts with architects C Howard Lloyd and Verus T Ritter for new high schools and alterations to the current building. No action expected on appointing a successor to Rev Dr William N Yates amid board dispute. A separate fatal accident occurred as John Turner of Georgia died while assisting with loading telegraph poles under Mulberry Street bridge. coroner ruled accidental death.
The Italian mission en route east stopped in Harrisburg long enough for an engine change. A big reception was planned in Philadelphia. The train reached Harrisburg at 8.30 and departed five minutes later.
A resolution to recall the direct inheritance tax bill from the Governor was approved in the House after the morning session began. Sponsor Mr. Woodward opposed the move, insisting the bill be restored to its original form as it passed the House.
The Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to create government pools for coal production and distribution and for rail and water transportation to prevent a looming winter coal shortage. The plan calls for full cost plus a uniform profit for producers, and government operation of transport with fair compensation.
Major General Pershing the American commander held a long conference with Marshal Joffre in Paris on American affairs. He will visit an army engineering depot tomorrow and later a large airdome and a school teaching armed motor car use.
Former King Constantine of Greece arrives in Lugano with Swiss officials greeting him at the frontier. German royals and officials meet him as he proceeds to a hotel, with plans to visit Germany soon. Bulgaria's Ferdinand reacts to Constantine's abdication and Greece potentially entering the war.
Harrisburg Trust Company declares a one percent special dividend to support the Red Cross drive, donating 4000 dollars and issuing stockholder vouchers to speed gifts. The city gears up for a 100000 dollar canvass with 250 volunteers to begin tonight at six thirty with a Board of Trade dinner.
Paris disclosed estimates claim German total troops as of June 1 reached 13.13 million with 3.63 million losses, 2.2 million wounded and 1.13 million captured. About 5.5 million remain as first and rear reserves, 775,000 in depots, and 450,000 more due in November, leaving 575,000 reserves to cover losses until then and prompting front shortening and fewer attacks.
Ira P. Romberger Jr. of 2223 North Second Street sends a dollar prize won on Red Cross Tag Day to the local campaign. Treasurer George Reilly credits the gift, noting the boy cannot go to France to help the soldiers.
Secretary Daniels charged naval recruits at Newport Rhode Island face open gambling houses immoral resorts and illegal liquor sales. He appealed to Governor Beeckman after a preliminary Newport mayoral denial and a Navy Department Justice aid probe.
In Washington today Senator Gore condemned the administration food control bill as harmful to farmers predicting losses of 250 million dollars in wheat and 500 million in corn and possible famine next year. Senator Kenyon defended the bill labeling food speculators highwaymen and allies of the Kaiser while arguing the nation must feed its soldiers and mothers.
New York on June 20 police Commissioner Arthur Woods ordered the most searching inquiry into police conditions since the Rosenthal murder. More than 800 girls aged 10 to 20 have disappeared since January, with investigators tracing reports at headquarters and pressuring officers to report immediately. Ruth Cruger’s death at a motorcycle shop linked to Italian authorities’ search underscores the case.
Roosevelt urges national support for the Red Cross in a speech at Oyster Bay. He denounces those who say the U S is fighting England's war and calls for curtailing pleasures to fund relief efforts, citing Ruth Cruger's death and warning fashion-conscious Americans.
Governor Brumbaugh signed Senate bills creating civil service for police departments in third class cities including Harrisburg and establishing a three member civil service board to administer exams and rules. The bills had faced recall attempts by the Senate and House objections.
Copenhagen June 20 A Saxon Radical convention in Dresden heard Reichstag deputy Herr Wiemer call for measured frontier expansions for security and for colonies and war indemnities in peace talks. He condemned Socialist peace without annexations or indemnities seeking robust German protection.
Dauphin county adopts a slogan to keep locals from draft by crediting all service members to their home county. An official War Department order states that regular army enlistees since April and every National Guard member will be counted toward their county when the draft begins. Captain Harrell notes the policy could push Dauphin county above its initial draft allotment. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show secures a permit for a July 26 appearance.
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