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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
11
Mexico City reports the search for bandit Chavez Garcia loot, buried before his influenza death, in Michoacan mountains near Penjamil. Villagers and authorities pursued a labyrinth cave site, while a Durango search linked to Tomas Urbina mirrors the loot mystery.
A petition filed in Trenton places Mark M. Dintenfaas of Palisades on the November ballot as the Single Tax party candidate for governor. The motion marks him as an early moving picture industry pioneer in the United States.
A speaker argued land revenue could ease taxation and living costs while supporting woman suffrage as an economic measure. He opposed specialization as Bolshevism, and said his party would field a full legislative ticket and hold a national convention in New York on June 28 to form a 1920 presidential ticket.
Plans to remodel 222 Chestnut street and 231 Blackberry street, sold by the John Y. Boyd estate to J. William Bayles, call for converting Chestnut street property into three apartments with a front store-room. Blackberry street house may be altered to serve as a 26 by 80 foot garage and storage building. Estimated cost is 8000 dollars.
An advertisement claims Mag Rhu contains no drugs or alcohol and can cure long standing issues after a thorough trial. One box is offered with a money back guarantee if results are not achieved. Sold by Croll Keller and other druggists in 405 Market Street with mail order options from Mag Rhu Company Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
F W Eveland of Cambria Pa a former constable and his family credit Natonex with reversing severe indigestion weight loss and kidney and bladder problems. Eveland details relief from sickness improved sleep and restored appetite while noting others including a neighbor benefited. Local druggists in Harrisburg Northumberland Red Lion Shippensburg Stav er Pharmacy list Natonex supply points.
The Public Service Commission will hold a July 2 hearing in Allentown to apportion costs for the hill to hill viaduct project between Bethlehem and South Bethlehem. Plans were recently approved and the case stands among the era’s major infrastructure efforts. The article also notes fines for jitneys sans state certificates and various rate and fare adjustments by multiple utilities and transit firms. A Bible class gathering at Camp Hill’s Church of God included 30 members and guests with a short program and refreshments.
The Automobile Association and Motor Union launch a campaign against the government Petrol Controller. Officials insist fuel supply is unlimited and demand immediate price cut to 12 cents per gallon.
Overstoutness is a unwelcome condition in today’s world. A home treatment claims to dissolve fatty tissue and raise blood oxygen by taking five grains of Phynola after each meal and at bedtime. Available at Gor gas drugstores on North Street and Walnut Street, and at the Pennsylvania Railroad Station.
Former Justice Charles E. Hughes urged Cornell graduates that free speech requires community standards, warning against rogue demagogues. He argued universities must detect falsity, preserve teaching freedom, and protect democratic processes from violence and tyranny.
Governor Sproul will nominate General Richard T Coulter Greensburg Colonel George C Richards Oil City and Colonel Edward Co Shannon Columbia to be brigadier generals commanding the three brigades of the new National Guards of Pennsylvania. They will be generals of infantry and have long guard experience including wartime service in France. Major General William G Price Jr will command the new Guard. Firemen to Entertain Soldiers from overseas Sunday at Beech Nut Club New Cumberland hosts are Harrisburgs Veterans Volunteer Firemen Association members and all service firemen are invited. Beech Nut Club is reached by Valley Railways car from Market Square with half hour service. Open house all day Sunday.
A coroner's jury in Harrisburg failed to determine responsibility for a crash between an Army truck and a Harrisburg Rail Ways car at Second and North streets last Saturday. The collision killed one convalescent soldier and wounded nearly twenty others. Witnesses gave conflicting speeds for both vehicles, and the jury concluded the evidence was too contradictory to assign blame. They suggested the accident might have been avoided if the street car had been under control and the truck driver had stopped upon seeing the rapid approach.
Optometrists from York Lancaster and Harrisburg enjoyed the second outing of three hosted by the Steelton Club at Marsh Run. After arrival a buffet supper followed by talks on the College of Optometry plans and legislative bills. Attendees from Philadelphia York Lancaster and Harrisburg attended along with local Society members.
The Halifax National Bank named R. F. Landis of Halifax as cashier to replace P. S. Hill who resigned. Landis, a local self made man and Wharton School graduate, began as assistant cashier seven years ago and is a popular figure in the county.
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