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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

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Women Arrested at Gates of White House

Police detain two women near the White House gates amid a security event. Authorities have not set a trial date or released further details about the case.

White House

Red Cross Nears 100000 Goal in Harrisburg Drive

Harrisburg Red Cross campaign reports only 3500 dollars needed to reach the 100000 goal with two months left.amassing totals show 96843.25 by noon, with 40837.2 collected in the last 24 hours and division leads led by Division A and Olmsted's team.

Harrisburg George S. Reinochl DPD John F. Sweeney Marlin E. Olmsted W.T. Hildrup, Jr George Reinoeh Mrs. Olmsted Red Cross Harvey J. Hill Washington Germany Red Cross War Council U. S

Weather Forecast for Harrisburg and Nearby Areas

For Harrisburg and vicinity the night and Saturday should be fair and warm with light variable winds. Rivers rise tonight and Saturday with Lower North Branch higher this afternoon and tonight. Temperature readings show a cool trend in the Far West and a general warm-up in western states.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania North Branch Harrisburs Far West Rocky Moon Plains States

Banks to Pay Difference for Enlisted Employees

Commonwealth Trust Company and First National Bank will cover the difference between employees' civilian pay and military pay for those who enlist in the U S army or navy. Several workers from both banks have joined the service, and the move is expected to set a countywide example.

Commonwealth Trust Company First National Bank United States Army Navy Y Government Commonwealth First National

Population of Harrisburg Put At 96012 In Boyd Directory

The Harrisburg population is estimated at 96 012 by the 1917 Boyd directory. This marks an increase of 2 945 from last year and derives from 38 045 names, up from 37 267. The list includes residents and the commuting workforce. 11 906 removals, 6 197 erased names, and 7 335 added.

Harrisburg

10000 Students in City Schools Finish 1916 17 Year

Almost 10 000 youngsters in city schools attended the last session of the 1916 17 school year this morning. Brief exercises were held in some rooms while final examinations were given in others. Next Monday the summer playground season opens and many will join new teams and classes. Playground instructors meet tomorrow at 9 in the City Council Chamber.

State Police Ordered to Break Up Speeding

Major John C. Groome of the state police issued orders to enforce automobile laws, targeting speeding on state main highways. He acted at the request of Highway Commissioner Frank B. Black and sent letters to county district attorneys urging prosecution of speeding arrests to curb illegal driving.

John C. Groome Frank B. Black Groome

Thirteen Seamen Missing Two Vessels Sunk

London reports the sinking of the Norwegian steamer Cederic with the captain and twelve men missing. In New York the Danish steamship Orion, 1848 tons, was sunk by a German submarine on June 4 in the North Sea.

London Copenhagen Foreign Office New York Orion North Sea

Probe Into War Material Prices By U S Senate

Washington June 22 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee decided to open an inquiry into the production prices and transportation of coal steel copper and other basic materials under possible government supervision during the war Coal will be taken up first next Tuesday Chairman Newlands said current law covers only food but the committee may seek broader control over coal iron steel their products and raw materials and their transportation

Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Newlands

Backers of Food Control Bill Draw Up New Line For Hard Battle

Washington June 22 Administration supporters of the food bills rearranged their battle lines to keep the Senate from killing the second bill on the ground that the first bill is enough. House leaders decided to let the first bill remain in its present stage to force enactment of all programs before conference between houses.

Washington Administration Senate House

Prince of Udine Pleased With New York Welcome

The Prince of Udine head of the Italian mission expressed pleasure with New York’s reception and customs and said he hopes to return for a long visit at war’s end.

New York Prince of Udine

French Army Salutes American Flag at Verdun Front

General Mangin’s army marches past the first American flag seen at the front in France. The flag, a gift from the French Government to Stanford University head Mr Kindberg, is given to Mangin and presented by him to a Stanford team, Section V-14 of the American Ambulance, led by Lieut Alan Muhr of San Francisco.

Mangin Verdun France Kindberg University of Stanford General Mangin Stanford University Alan Muhr San Francisco

Warns Against Selling Booze To Probationers

In Dauphin county suspended sentence court Judge Kunkel cautioned liquor dealers against selling intoxicants to habitual drinkers and probationers. Charles Hoffman of Lykens faced the court after a prior conviction and admitted intoxication as investigators were ordered. Hoffman was released again until September. Several others discharged after suspended sentences and a number of probationers were issued capiases for failure to report. In juvenile court Roy Grubb’s fire starting case was dismissed on DA suggestion. other youths were paroled.

Dauphin County Kunkel Charles Hoffman Lykens Hoffman James T. Walters Walter Wise Lawrence Dennin W. M. Hurst Ed. C. Manning Howard Hilton Bryan Clark Thomas Haley J. M. McCarrell Roy Grubb Loyalton Stroup

Archduke Maximilian Betrothed to Princess Francoise

A Vienna dispatch reports Archduke Maximilian brother of Emperor Charles has become betrothed to Princess Francoise second daughter of Prince Conrad Hohenlohe Schillingsfurst former governor of Triest The announcement comes from Amsterdam dated June 22.

Amsterdam Vienna Archduke Maximilian Emperor Charles Francoise Conrad Hohenlohe- Schillingsfuerst Triest

Two Patriotic Girls Aid Recruitment In District

Miss Mary Holmes of Paxtang and Miss Caroline Manning of Mt Joy volunteered at the army recruiting station to handle clerical tasks. Captain Harrell prepared a circular letter urging every registered district youth to enlist now for training and faster promotion before conscription begins.

Mary Holmes Paxtang Caroline Manning Mt. Joy Harrell

Demented Farmhand Slays Four in New York State Farm

In Stockholm area of St. Lawrence county a farmhand Frank Driggs, believed demented, killed four people with a rifle at the Buck farm. Victims were Henry Ladue 45 James Ladue 48 Mrs. Josephine Rogers 40 and Dr Theron Jenkins of Brasher Falls. Driggs then gagged Harriet Ladue 18 and took her to Potsdam where he surrendered. The niece witnessed the murders and collapsed.

Watertown N. J Frank Driggs Buck Farm Stockholm St. Lawrence County Driggs Henry Ladue James Ladue Josephine Rogers Ladue Theron Jenkins Brasher Falls Harriet Ladue Potsdam

Americans Take Over Six Large Field Hospitals

American doctors nurses and enlisted men have quietly taken over six British general field hospitals in France during the Messines battle, expanding beds from 1 040 to 1 400 and up to 2 000 in crisis. Units are led by U S regular army surgeons with civil and army staff, sharing flags with the British, while mobile units service casualty clearing stations behind the lines. Patients span England Scotland Ireland Australia New Zealand and Portugal as steps to larger capacity are planned.

American Red Cross United States United States Reserve France United States Base Hospital No. 4 Cleveland George W. Crile Gilchrist United States Army United States Base Hospital No. 5 Harvard University Harvey Cushing R. A. Patterson United States Base Hospital No. 2 Presbyterian Hospital, New York George Brewer Lucius P. Hopewood United States Base Hospital No. 21 St. Louis Frederick Murphy James D. Fife United States Base Hospital No Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Richard Harte M. A. Delaney United States Base Hospital No. 12 Chicago Frederick Besley C.C. Collins England Scotland Ireland Australia New Zealand Portugal

Deny Capture of Raider Report Declared False

An Atlantic Port June 22. The British vice consul at this port disclosed there was no truth in the report that a British steamer arriving here had aboard prisoners from a German raider sunk or captured at sea. The steamer arrived yesterday and had only her crew aboard.

Atlantic

French Germans clash on many fronts near Vauxaillon

French and German artillery duel extends east of Vauxaillon as infantry fighting subsides then renews. Crown Prince forces suffer initial gains reversed, with Paris noting continued heavy action along a ten mile front toward Braye-en-Laonnois and in Champagne. British raids limited. Austro Italian front active with Alpine victory at Lagazuoi Piccola reported.

Vauxaillon Laon Paris Braye-en-Laonnois Champagne Mont Carmlet Mont Blond Teton Height France Belgium Arras Lille Messines Calorna Trento Trent Rome Lagazuoi Piccola Dolomites

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