Prussians Demand Independence Over Polish Territorial Moves
Weimar reports General Groener, former Prussian war minister, came from Eastern Germany to confer on the Polish situation. West Prussia East Prussia and Silesia may form an independent state if any parts join Poland, with inhabitants accusing Germany of desertion. Fighting with Poles is expected, with Noske guards or imperial troops involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
Groener
von Hindenburg
Germany
West Prussia
East Prussia
Silesia
Prussia
Poland
Noske Guards
Dauphin County Court Uphheld Property Damages Ruling
The court ruling requires the city to pay $22,000 more for properties erected since 1871 under Front Street access laws. Ten owners appeal the viewers’ decision, with totals for post 1871 improvements and pre 1871 values listed. Several related cases in Dauphin and surrounding counties are affirmed or dismissed per judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Higher Court
Board of Viewers
Front Street
A. P. Dintaman
Frederick W. Geide
Edward G. Slabach
John Yingst
H. J. Berrier
Margaret Berrier
Executrix
George W. Spangler
Fred W. Dinger
Spangler
Lewis Finfrock
Mary E. Flowers
Commonwealth
Welsh Mountain Mining and Kaolin Manufacturing Company
Dauphin
Hannis Distilling Company
Acri Et al
Bruscia Et al
McGillan Distilling Company
Perry County Telephone and Telegraph Company
Public Service Commission
Superior Court
the Valley Railways
Borough of
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland
Dintaman
City of
Harrisburg
Dutrey
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Recruits Sought For Battleship Nevada Pacific Cruise
The battleship Nevada will depart Philadelphia around August 1 for the Pacific via the Panama Canal forming part of the fleet. A recruitment drive begins in Philadelphia and Harrisburg to fill crew vacancies especially in the fire room and for mechanics. Enlisted men will be transferred to the Nevada and may participate in a cruise to Pacific ports including Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Philadelphia Navy Yard
West Coast
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
Honolulu
Pacific
Admiral Sims
U. S. Navy
T. P. Magruder
Navy
Arch Street
Harrisburg
Healer James Hickson Opens Free Clinics in New York Chapel
James Moore Hickson of the Christian Healing Mission of London holds unadvertised medical clinics in a Trinity Church West Twenty fifth Street chapel. He claims to offer healing through laying on of hands as part of Jesus Christ ministry, drawing hundreds daily, but he refuses to claim any cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Moore Hickson
Christian Healing Mission of
London
Trinity Chapel
West Twenty-fifth Street
Hickson
Jesus Christ
44 000 Names Listed in New Directory Harrisburg
Harrisburg's new directory is out listing about 44 000 names and showing a population figure around 110 550. The 1 158 page volume notes growth in families and includes common surnames such as Miller Smith Brown Johnson and Jones with varying counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
W. H. Boyd Directory Company
Smith
Brown
Johnson
Jones
Millars
Frownes
Smythes
Johnstons
John and
Willam
Smiths
Government to Deport Reds and Radicals on Transports
An authoritative federal source cites proposed wholesale deportations of Bolsheviks anarchists and other radicals. Returning troopships would carry alien agitators back to their native lands, under consideration by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Nelson to Attend NAACP National Convention in Cleveland
Robert J. Nelson of the Harrisburg branch will represent Pennsylvania as the NAACP holds its tenth annual national convention in Cleveland starting Monday. The event will focus on social and industrial welfare of 12 million colored people and work to end segregation lynching and discrimination. Nelson serves as secretary of the local and Pennsylvania branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Cleveland
Ohio
Harrisburg
Robert J. Nelson
Pennsylvania
Two Persons Killed by Lightning Stroke in Hazleton Area
In Hazleton area during a severe storm Terese Pilar aged 14 was killed by a ground bolt near Tomhickem while returning from a huckleberry trip. Her sister suffered severe arm burns. Mrs. Charles Yurasievicz aged 20, five months married, fell from a chair in West Hazleton breaking her neck and died soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazrcton
Terese Pilar
Tomhickem
Charles Yurasievicz
West Hazleton
Housewives Urged to Identify Hucksters
City inspector George B. Nebinger warns housewives to record wagon and individual license numbers on huckster tags for short weight prosecutions. Reports indicate several hucksters selling short weight and one case of a customer being short changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Nebinger
Building Permits Issued for Hotel Remodeling and New Homes
A permit to remodel the three story brick hotel at Second and Washington into apartments was issued to Charles H. Miller for William J. Sohland with estimated costs of 5000 dollars. Another permit to construct two brick houses at Eighteenth and York streets was granted to E W Spangler for Cora M Zimmerman at 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Miller
William J. Sohland
Second and
Washington Streets
Mr. Sohland
E. W. Spangler
Cora M. Zimmerman
Eighteneth and
York Streets
Marian Brown Wins School Public Speaking Prize
Miss Marian Brown daughter of Mrs. Carrie Brown and granddaughter of former Councilman Cassius M Brown yesterday received the public speaking prize at the Ship Pensburg Normal School. She is well ranked in her class and has passed the State Teachers Board exams for a teacher's certificate. The public speaking prize is highly sought after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Brown
Carrie Brown
Cassius M. Brown
Shippensburg Normal School
Miss Brown
Test Vote on League of Nations Comes Monday
Washington reports a Monday test vote planned by Senate opponents of the League of Nations to oppose accepting the league covenant as part of postwar terms. Victoria shipbuilders strike looms as five thousand workers walk out at 10 am in sympathy with Winnipeg actions, delaying local shipbuilding. A state of siege is declared around Munster amid Spartacan disturbances near Cologne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Washington
Senate
Knox
League Covenent
Victoria
B. C
Winnipeg
Metal Trades Council
Coblens
Munster
Westphalia
Cologne
Uchida May Succeed Ishi at Washington
Unofficial advices from Tokio indicate Viscount Uchida the Japanese Foreign Minister is likely to succeed Viscount Ishii as ambassador to the United States if Ishii resigns. Ishii is firm in resigning, and a competent successor will be chosen. Philadelphia June 21 The sea go ship Sea Girt balked at launch at Delaware river yard. 13,000 deadweight tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Viscount Uchida
Viscount Ishii
United States
Ishii
Philadelphia
Sea Girt
New Jersey
Delaware River
New York Shipbuilding Company
Civil Service Exams for Harrisburg Military Depots
Examinations planned for vacancies at nearby Harrisburg military depots. Openings include locomotive engineer and fireman, locomotive hostler or tender, conductor, plus fire chief and assistant fire chief. Separate bond price notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Department of Fire
Funeral Directors Attend Pennsylvania Convention
Edward V. Sourbler and his son attended the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors annual session in York. The Rev S A Bower preached at 11 a m on A Good Beginning and a Poor Ending and at 7 30 on The Trees of the Lord. Sunday School was at 10 a m and C E at 6 80. It is the second sermon on Nature subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward V. Sourbler
Pennsylvania
York
Bryn Daughter Returns to London After Egypt Stay
The daughter of William Jennings Bryan, Mrs Reginald Owens, wife of Major Owens in the British Army, has returned to London after a long stay in Egypt and resumes her American circle activities. She lived in Egypt during her husband’s posting with British forces there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Owen
New P R R Y M C A Members Welcomed In Harrisburg
Old members acted as hosts for the P R R Y M C A welcoming ceremony for new members. F H Gregory opened with prayer. H H Rupp introduced A W McClellan who spoke for William Elmer. A S Murray outlined benefits and membership progress, while Ira P Dean discussed religious work and Bible classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Gregory
H. H. Rupp
A. W. McClellan
Philadelphia
William Elmer
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Association
Murray
Ira P. Dean
Dean
Wallace Street
Association
Thompsontown
Horace Geisel
Stevens Memorial
M. E. Church
Retired Veterans Set September Meeting Date
The Retired Veterans Association of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia suspended July and August meetings. The next session is planned for the third Friday in September. Several Harrisburg veterans were ill and President Reinard was absent due to his wife’s death. The group sent condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Association of the Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Reinard
Motor Club Picnic at Boiling Springs Park Promises Big Turnout
Harrisburg Motor Club plans a large basket picnic at Boiling Springs Park on Monday with free park access for members. The event features band concerts dancing and a secret automobile run. Prizes valued by fifty donors will be awarded including tubes glassware lights tires and gift credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Motor Club
Boiling Springs Park
Motor Club
Frank Harting
Keystone Motor Company
Fair Tire and Rubber Co, Inc
Fishman Garage Company
Wm. Cozzelli
Miller Auto Co
Ajax Tire
New York Cut Rate Tire Company
Miller Tire Company
Miller Tire
Davenport Lunch
Overland Company
Mechanicsburg
Shettle Brothers
Steel
Houck Brothers
Deutrch & Co.& Linen
Harrisburg Electric Company
Blumenstein Electric Company
International Rubber Sales Company
Harrisburg Harness Company
Norwalk
Packard Motor Car Company
Square Deal Auto Supply Company
Rex Garage
Good Service Tire Company
Gately & Fitzgerald Supply Company
Front and Market Motor Supply Company
Keystone Sales Company
Standard Supply Company
Overland
Denby Sales Corp
Dauphin Electric Company
Atlantic Refining Company
Eureka ‘Wagon Works
West Shore Ice and Repair Company
Sweetland Confectionery Company
Coast Guard Leader Bertholf to Retire After Thirty Years
Commo dore E. P. Bertholf, commandant of the coast guard survey, will retire on June 30 at his own request after thirty years of service. Secretary Daniels announced the plan as Bertholf joins the American Bureau of Shipping, a quasi government institution akin to Lloyds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
E. P. Bertholf
Coast Guard Survey
Daniels
American Bureau of Shipping
Lloyds
Four timber fires charged to Russell Yocum in Pa
Chambersburg dated June 21 reports Russell Yocum about 20 held on $1000 bail for starting four mountain fires in North Mountain area including three in Lurgan township where he lives. He admits starting the blazes to earn pay as a firefighter and was arrested by State Police Patrolman Shaffer after the fires. An aged man, James Black about 70, dies on a road near Elbrook, likely from heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
North Mountain
Russell Yocum
Lurgan
Z. E. Brenize
Mowersville
Yocum
Lurgan Township
Shaffer
State Police
Samuel Potter
Elbrook
James Black
Black
Denikin Forces Close On Volga Town Near Tzaritzin
In Southern Russia General Denikin’s anti Bolshevik army pushes toward the Volga and closes to within twenty miles of Tzaritzin on the Volga south of Saratov, pursuing demoralized Soviet troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Ekaterinodar
Russia
Denikine
Volga
Tzaritzin
Vola
Saratov
House Panel defeats wet amendment on prohibition repeal power
Washington June 21. The House Judiciary Committee voted 12 to 5 to defeat a proposed amendment to the prohibition enforcement bill. The measure would have given the president authority to repeal the war time prohibition act to the extent it affected sale of light wines and beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Divorce court to hear eighty nine cases in county sessions
Court sessions open Monday morning in the county courts with eighty nine cases listed for hearing the largest number in years reflecting high docket volume and ongoing family disputes.
Collector Cassel Exonerated Over Tax Colletion
William A. Cassel of West Hanover township was exonerated by the County Commissioners from collecting taxes totaling $6.40. The ruling clears him of financial liability for that amount in the local tax collection actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Cassel
West Hanover Township
Brubaker Purchases Keller Property in Broadstreet
Mechanicsburg reports A B Brubaker of Philadelphia buys Merle E Keller property on Broadstreet through Happle Swartz. The modern dwelling is to be moved into by Mr and Mrs Brubaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
B. Brubaker
Philadelphia
Merle E. Keller
Broadstreet
Happle & Swartz
Sinn Fein Leader De Valera Lands in United States
New York reports Prof. Edward De Valera, president of the Sinn Fein republic, has landed in America and will be in New York Sunday. He left the British Isles 16 days ago and stays at the Waldorf Astoria seeking U S recognition of the Irish republic. A subsequent cable halted John A Murphy of Buffalo’s departure for France to join the Irish mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward de Valera
United States
de Valera
Frank P. Walsh
Paris
John A. Murphy
Buffalo
N. Y
France
Espagne
Murphy
Ireland
Ebert Awaits New Cabinet In Turbulent Times
Count Von Brockdorff Rantzau sends to M Clemenceau a note alleging that the Allied covering note and the May 7 treaty copy differ from the June 16 text in twelve points. He seeks written confirmation that concessions and alterations are included in the new peace offer and asks how far the changes will go before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noske
Baron von Richthofen
Count von Brockdorfft-Rantzau
Versailles
M. Clemenceau
Bids Sought To Repair Bridges West Of Hummelstown
County Commissioners will open bids for roofing and weather boarding the Swatara Creek wooden bridge west of Hummelstown and for repainting the iron bridge. Specifications are being prepared. A road-improvement contract from Paxtonia to Beaver Creek in Lower Paxton is from the State Highway Department and will go to township supervisors after signing. state pays half, county a quarter, township a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swatara Creek
Hummelstown
Harrisburg
Paxtonia
Beaver Creek
Lower Paxton Township
State Highway Department
County
Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dauphin County
Twenty -Eighth Division
Wiī
James Moore “Hicksave
Federal Machine Shop Court
Cranberry Streets
the Telegraph Printing Co
Harrisburg, PA
Uchida
Ishi
Liberty
William Jenings
Bryn
Coast Guard
Franklin County
House
Sinn Fein
U.S
Irish Republic
Ebert
Atlantic City
New Jersey Coast
Jersey
Cape May
Wildwood
Ocean City
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Long Branch
United States Railroad Administration
Focal
Consolidated Ticket Office
New Jersey Seashore
United-States - Railroad -Administration
Travel Bureau
Liberty Street
New York City
Chicago
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!