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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
8
Governor Slayton commuted Leo Frank's death sentence after hearings by the Prison Commission and an executive clemency review. The case drew massive petitions and protests, with officers moving Frank from the Cobb jail to Milledgeville for the grant of clemency and a final commuting decision.
The governor argues the people of Georgia must enforce laws against offenders even amid mob pressure and argues the Supreme Court upheld the ruling. He contends Frank was last to see Mary Phagan alive, cites Conley testimony, and notes the murder notes allegedly written at Frank's dictation.
Leo M. Frank, jailed at the Georgia prison farm after transfer from Atlanta, protests his innocence in Mary Phagan murder and predicts exoneration. He thanks Governor Slayton and expects at least a commutation. he will be known as Convict No. 965.
The article describes using a sphygmometer to measure blood pressure during witness testimony. It notes normal pressure around 120 and shows readings rising when a witness lies, with patterns such as 140 144 140 134 130, then returning toward 120, illustrating physiological cues.
John P Dohoney investigator of accidents for the Public Service Commission is named the first examiner to take testimony in a complaint under the act authorizing examiners anywhere in the state He will investigate at Harvey's Lake the Higgs and Pursell matter against Lake Transit Co The Lehigh Valley Railroad will improve Skinner's Eddy station facilities in Wyoming county plus further notes on appeals from the commission to the supreme court and Governor Brumbaugh's vacation plans
A fierce undertow at the seashore caused many drownings and hundreds were rescued after heroic efforts along the beaches. Ten dead were Philadelphians, with others from nearby towns. Victims were listed by city including Atlantic City Broad Street residents and fishers. drownings reported in Wildwood Burlington Riverton Gloucester and Montgomery County.
The article lists summer advice for mothers caring for infants and for elderly people. It covers air exposure, baths, hydration with boiled water, food on ice, bottle hygiene, minimal clothing, ventilation, fly control, pasteurized milk, and sun exposure. For the elderly it warns against ice water and iced drinks, cautions about colored sodas, drinking before meals, timing of candies and ice cream, and a diet emphasizing raw vegetables and avoiding cold bathing after meals.
Joliet Ill June 21 A trusted convict Joseph Campbell held in solitary confinement as investigation proceeds into the murder of Mrs E M Allen wife of the prison warden Her body burned on a bed in her apartments with possible alcohol sprin kled bedding and clothing Campbell last seen alive by Mrs Allen officials say he had access to the warden s rooms and may face murder charges The warden was away in West Baden Ind at the time of the crime
5000 car order for Middletown reported but declined on business grounds to say from whom. King admits origin was Europe and notes revealing it could affect future contracts. Middletown plant currently employs 260 workers, with plans to increase after recent $500,000 in improvements. Cars built there operate in South America and on Mexican and other rail lines. The Telegraph interview cites South American markets and potential for Russia. George S. King’s return may signal entry into that market.
A horse stolen from Harry Rees of Siddonsburg at State Street Market Saturday night was found this morning on the Young farm near Middletown. Detective Joseph Ibach located it in the Young stable early yesterday. The horse wandered away but returned to the stable. The thief was described as an unknown colored man who abandoned the horse near Middletown.
Jacob E. Welsh died after a long illness. Born in 1868, he moved to Middletown in 1871 and worked at War Works, serving as superintendent briefly. He fought in the Civil War with the Twenty First Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry and later served two terms as Middletown burgess in the late 1890s.
Allies continue offensive in La Bassee Arras districts northern France and in Lorraine and Vosges with varying fortunes. On Italian front bad weather again hinders operations.
Investigations led by Dr J M J Rau nick city health officer found typhoid spread mainly from contaminated water outside the city. Only one of eighteen wells was tainted, prompting closure of the Penbrook dairy after a typhoid case linked to its proprietor. Health officials urged pasteurization of all milk.
Steelton rich in celebration with a $100 pyrotechnic display on Cottage Hill funded by the borough and Merchants' Association. The Independence Day events include a Baldwin Hose and Paxtang game at Cottage Hill, a postgame supper, a big dance at German Hall, and marching plans with Serbian societies joining the parade.
Mrs Mary Catherine Schraedley aged 74 wife of Felix B Schraedley died yesterday morning after 5 o clock at her son Johns home on Catharine street from a complication of diseases. She lived in Middletown fifty five years born June 30 1841 near Swatara Station survived by husband three daughters and six sons twenty four grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren funeral from her home tomorrow at 2 pm Rev Fuller Bergstresser officiating burial in Middletown Cemetery.
Twenty six pupils enrolled in the Susquehanna summer open air school for tubercular children at Fifth and Seneca streets this morning. Thirty five more are expected by Miss Marian Williams to join tomorrow. Pupils romped and got acquainted with the garden while meals and transport arrangements were set via the Civic Club and city departments.
The Supreme Court ruled the Wisconsin statute prohibiting making an upper berth on a sleeping car before it is engaged unconstitutional and an unlawful taking of private property without compensation.
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