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.
22 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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