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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
10
Ground is prepared as minister digs first earth for a new church at Camp and Sixth streets. Contractor C A Sollenberger to lay the cornerstone with a 50 000 dollar project by architect George E Savage, a 1000 seat granite edifice to rise by April 1 1916 with a 90 foot tower and gallery sides.
Hundred politicians from Democrats Republicans and Progressives are named in a 48 count indictment accusing them of felonies under primary and registration laws. Charges include conspiracy bribery ballot destruction padded tally sheets and votes cast falsely. Notable figures include Mayor Joseph E Bell city official Robert Metzger former police chief and Donn M Roberts.
Attorneys urged for Helen Boyle as board weighs pardon for the woman linked to a ransom case. Arguments focus on bad company and age at marriage, with claims of a harsh six year sentence and calls for mercy. The board expected to decide amid a crowded docket.
A London report states General Christian De Wet is sentenced to six years in prison and a 2000 pound fine after being found guilty of treason on eight counts in the South African rebellion against Britain. The news also notes Bulgaria’s ambiguous stance in relation to Entente powers and the quadruple alliance proposal regarding mobilization against Turkey.
The general attendance on arrangements in the Citizen Hose Company parlors will discuss July 6 festivities led by chief marshal H B Smith. Out of town fire companies and seven bands are invited for a two hour parade while merchants plan to wear high hats and ride horses. Also a cottage hill baseball final tops the day with Baldwin Hose against Pax Tang and others.
A quiet home wedding was held Saturday at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hoover in Race Street. Miss Edna F. Hoover married Elmer E. Murray with Rev. Frank Edward Moyer officiating. The couple will reside with the bride's parents and have no attendants. Delegates to the Dauphin county Sunday school convention in Middletown were named from St. Peter's Lutheran United Brethren and the Church of God.
Miss Mildred Rowe of Harrisburg guests Miss Sylvia B. Cover for the weekend. Miss Kathryn Robinson of Front Street plans a trip to Dauphin with friends this week. Miss Kathleen Attick of Derry Street visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Putt. Mrs. George W. Cover returns from a week in Lykens. Guy Yeager of Enola visits his parents on Market Street. The Rev I H Albright of Middletown preaches at Highspire Church. F H Rhoad occupies the Middletown pulpit. Mrs. Willis Hoch spends Sunday in Lemoyne with sister Mrs. Ensminger. Mrs. Lillie Lichtenberger of North Fourth Street visits Harrisburg by the postmaster K F Mathias. Miss Mary Wickersham returns home after a week with aunts Misses Alice and Blanche Mumma. Chester Hoffman of Dillerville spends Sunday with parents Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffman.
A wireless dispatch reports Russian forces before A Berg being defeated along their entire front as they retreat to preserve artillery and other matériel. A Geneva transmission adds that Italian troops gained 12 miles north of Gorizia on June 19 and captured two forts and trenches south east of Plava with two machine guns found.
Seven girls graduated with exercises on Sunday at St James Parochial School. Named are Marret Crowley Helen McCall Margaret Wieger Catherine Wiedman Anna Daylor Anna Kelleyher and Catherine McCall. Awards include efficiency medals for Miss Wieger and others. senior salutatory by Miss McCall and valedictory by Miss Crowley. Commencement featured hymns songs and the presentation of diplomas by Rev J C Thompson.
Miss E Bleacker leaves for Millersville State Normal School for several days. Morris Berman returns from Baltimore after visiting his ill mother. Philip Singer learns his brother in Reading is ill and leaves for Reading. Dr O O Schaeffer of Rewalt pharmacy departs for Detroit to visit Parke-Davis Company and will travel home via Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and Canada with Charles Ross of Harrisburg assisting.
State militia guards the Governor at his home after a four mile march by demonstrators. Three battalions mobilized, two officers and a private slightly hurt but no shots fired. Governor sheltered at Milledgeville prison farm while police and militia kept watch. The Frank case remains a street topic with calm today and little press coverage. The Hague reports cheap art sales include Israels and Van Gogh pieces at auction.
State fair and agricultural exhibition attendance rose to 1,808,722 with premiums climbing to 158,126 and notable county attendances in Lehigh Cumberland York and others. Governor Brumbaugh plans July encampment visits and rest at Mount Gretna. Philadelphia Harrisburg offices of the State Board of Censors to open. Health commissioner Dixon urges open doors for TB facilities amid funding cuts.
City hearings on Front street issues hear from residents James Dinger and Oliver Lawerence as witnesses. The board contends witnesses avoid testifying. subpoenas may compel attendance. Property owners dispute value while officials explain water frontage rules and public rights to the river.
Three local jitney owners W. Clifford Johnson William H. Shuman and John Brett offer free outdoor recreation trips for nurses at all city hospitals. The Harrisburg Nurses Association will select dates ensuring every nurse receives a substantial ride.
Water soaked unfinished unsigned letter diary of a Lusitania passenger picked up near the disaster scene. It is addressed to My dear Ruth with names such as Prue Aunt Ruth Nellie Casson Will Hobson Ethel Klaas Willie and Bee, no clear writer identity.
Dutch sources report French losses fearful and overcrowded hospitals at Amiens and Abbeville. The influx of wounded trains continues, preventing usual care at the front and in hospitals.
The 1916 laymen missionary campaign will run through 37 states culminating in a National Missionary Congress in Washington on April 26 to 30. Harrisburg hosts February 19 to 22 with 2 000 to 3 000 delegates expected in larger cities. The drive aims to influence 50 000 000 people via 75 districts and has boosted Foreign Missionary society receipts by 5 851 million in six years.
Philadelphia division and Broad Street Station officials will inspect the new line Saturday and observe trains Sunday. Denials issued regarding rumors of schedule cuts after Governor Brumbaugh vetoed the full crew repeater. An official said the summer plan was set long before the veto and no major changes are expected, including an extra York line train.
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