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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

2

Notice to Bondholders Harrisburg Improvement Bonds Redeem July 1 1914

Notice to holders of Harrisburg Improvement Bonds that the bonds will be redeemed at the City Treasurer's office on July 1, 1914. Interest on all bonds then ceases. Listed bonds include Street Paving and various streets with bond numbers, allotments, and street names.

Harrisburg

Paxtang Aviator Promises Loop the Loop Demonstrations

Paxtang Park hosts a three day aero show with Eugene Hitch or Hith performing loop the loop, figure eights, and spirals from 4 30 pm and 7 30 pm daily aboard a Wright passenger type aircraft. No passengers yet booked. manager Felix Davis declined to ride. Admission is free to all spectators.

J. S. Berger Aviation Company Paxtang Park Eugene Hith the Ark Hitch Illustrated York Paxtang Hith Felix Davis Davis Hithh

Widow of Inventor Westinghouse Dies in Lenox Mass

Mrs George Westinghouse widow of the electrical inventor died today in Lenox Mass after a paralytic shock at Erksine Park last Friday Her son George Westinghouse Jr of Pittsburgh and sisters Mrs Paul Wadsworth Albany and Mrs A Garrison Holmes Pittsburgh were at her side She was born in Roxbury NY and had residences in Pittsburgh Washington and a Lenox summer home.

Associated Press Lenox Mass George Westinghouse Erksine Park George Westinghouse, Jr Pittsburgh Paul Wadsworth Albany A. Garrison Holmes Washington

Bull Attack Leaves Farmer Seriously Injured near Marietta Pa

James F. Thompson of Willow Spring farm narrowly escaped being gored to death when a vicious bull charged as he moved cows into the stable. Knocked down, Thompson was left in a pool of blood until a farm hand found him in his stall with severe injuries.

Marietta James F. Thompson Willow Spring Farm Here Thompson

Two killed in aeroplane crash in St Petersburg

A Russian military aviator Lieutenant Borislaw Sky and a passenger died yesterday when a biplane collapsed in flight at St Petersburg.

St. Petersburg Borislawsky

June clearing sale at Klein Co promises real bargains

Local ad notes the Klein Co store at 9 North Market Square offers a June clearing sale to rid stock from season to season. Also promotes soda fountain near the square, cleaning and pressing services by Finkelstein at 1320 North Sixth, and various local businesses including Flying Merkel bicycles at Keystone, Compton's cleansers, and Pennsylva nia Investment Co. at 132 Walnut.

Klein Co North Market Square

New Movie House Planned for Hill District

A brick motion picture theatre with 1200 seats is planned for Thirteenth and Thompson streets Hill District Harrisburg. Ollie C. Ben-Feder postmaster leads backing with architect Harry B. Shoop. The two-story front lobby design features wide driveways and multiple exits for safety.

Hill District Ollie C. Ben- Feder Thee Pennsylvania Railroad Thirteenth Thompson Streets Harris ‘Burg Harry B. Shoop J. M. Lenney Derry Street Fourteenth Lenney Market Street W. M. Weaver J. L. Stewart W. Scott Hemperly Bailey Street Manada_ street Moeslein Chas. Moeslein Steelton A. W. Dunkle Jacob Levin Lawrence Lefsy New Benton J. A. Dunkle James A. Nesbit Highspire G. W. Gambler Lloyd E. Bailey

Barnes Faces Murder Charge Sees Dying Father

William Barnes awaiting trial for the murder of Patrolman William Dagwall near Waynesboro is brought to see his dying father James Barnes in Hamilton avenue Wayne ro at the urging of his father and with Sheriff consent. Senator W Hoke arranged the visit. Barnes was in handcuffs. Also notes Dr Harvey Smith and others traveling to the American Medical Association convention in Atlantic City.

Waynesboro William Barnes Chambersburg William Dagwall James Barnes Hamilton Avenue Glen Furney W. Hoke Walker Barnes Robert Walker Frank Walker Senator Hoke Harvey Smith C. R. Phillips William J. Middleton Steelton George A. Zimmerman Health Bureau American Medical Association Atlantic City

Luncheon specials and services in Harrisburg ads

A collection of short, dated advertising blurbs for Harrisburg businesses. Listings promote noon luncheons at Columbus Cafe, painting services by Gohl & Bryan, Lester pianos via H G Day, sanitary drinking fountains by E Mather Co, Potts Greaseless Cold Cream, Bow man & Co cosmetics, and Busy Bee Restaurant endorsements from local patrons.

Harrisburg Columbus Cafe Hotel Columbus Third Walnut Streets Bowman & Co Potts’ Drug Store North Third Herr Streets

Watermelon Help as Hall Faces Last Day on Death Row

Warden Caldwell loans a melon to Hall as preparations proceed for Hall’s execution after his long wait for a potential reprieve. He contemplates a final letter to his mother in Slatington, NC, while officials install new jail windows and a death watch remains vigilant.

W. H. Slater Hall W. W. Caldwell Pascal Slatington N. C Death Watch Mr. Boll

Ask Governor Tener to Postpone Hanging

Doctors Charles H. Crampton and Leslie Marshall urged Governor Tener to delay Pascal Hall’s execution, citing possible insanity. The governor refused after an extended hearing, noting they could not provide a proper mental health test within 24 hours of the hanging. The State Board of Pardons procedure was not pressed by Hall’s counsel last week.

Charles H. Crampton Leslie Marshall Tener Pascal Hall State Board of Pardons Hall

Third Church Observes 85th Anniversary in Linglestown

Linglestown Pennsylvania marks the Church of God eighty five year milestone with special services beginning Saturday evening and an anniversary sermon at 10 a.m. Sunday by Rev. Dr. S. G. Yahn editor of the Church Advocate Former pastors will gather for a 2 p.m. meeting and Rev. C. H. Grove preaches at 7 30 p m The church was the third organized under the labors of the late Rev John Winebrenner.

Linglestown Church of God At S.G. Yahn Church Advocate C. H. Grove John Winebrenng

Captain of Revenue Cutter Faces Two Weeks Race With Death

Captain P. H. Abberoth of the revenue cutter McCulloch, at Unalaska, Alaska, races by ship and rail to reach his wife in Philadelphia after learning she is gravely ill. Wireless messages failed to reach him. he will travel via Cordova, Seattle, and the eastern train, possibly arriving in about fourteen days.

Associated Press Washington, D. C P. H. Abberoth McCulloch Unalaska Alaska Philadelphia Revenue Cutter Service Abberoth Ubberoth Dora Cordova Seattle

Hope for Peace in Mexico Prompts Mediation Push

Renewed efforts to unite Villa and Carranza under an armistice prompt renewed mediation talks. Luis Cabrera, the Constitutionalist envoy in Washington, conferred with mediator Naon and reportedly spoke with Carranza at Saltillo over conference details. Washington officials pressed to include Constitutionalists.

Villa Carranza Carranza Luis Cabrera Washington Naon Saltillo Cabrera

Arrangements Made For Rebel Delegates

Mediators from the United States and Huerta met in Niagara Falls Ontario to organize informal talks between General Carranza and General Huerta. Delegates from the two factions await travel details as they decide who will be provisional president of Mexico. The task had stalled mediation and nearly caused a rupture last week.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Ont Huerta Carranza General Huerta Mexico

West End Demands River Front Park Completion

Uptown residents press for immediate completion of River Front works from Walnut street to Market street. They cite past delays and argue funding via public works and park development should finish the wall, steps, and granolithic walkway so next summer provides park benefits for the uptown area.

Harrisburg Uptown West Harrisburg Broad Street River Front Herr Street Hill Calders Seneca Streets Second Mulberry Streets Taylor Board of Public Works Charles D. Stucker Stucker Brothers’ Construction Company Walnut Street Bridge Market Street Mulberry Iron Alley Reading Railway Bridge

Perkins Sees Insult in President's Letter

George W. Perkins resents Wilson’s suggestion that Thomas D. Jones became a Harvester director to aid reform. He says Jones and the board have supported fair, legal methods, and critical remarks reflect unfounded motives. Also notes plan to repaint the sanitary hospital after a Health Bureau inspection.

New York George W. Perkins Wilson Thomas D. Jones Federal Reserve Board Harvester Company Mr. Perkins Jones

How Thin People Can Put on Flesh

A vintage advertisement claims thin people can gain 5 to 8 pounds in two weeks by taking Sargol tablets with each meal. It asserts a “flesh staying” weight gain of 10 to 25 pounds monthly for users, touting a six-component formula and guaranteed results or money back, with local pharmacist endorsement.

Ren A. Gorgas Harrisburg

Divorces, Desertion and Damages Hearings in June Court

Final tales from the June divorce court show Horace Oves seeking separation over desertion as Sarah Oves cites nonwork and clothing expenses. Newton Seiders testifies his wife Florence sent weekly $5 letters from Brooklyn, later staging a fit to return to Lemoyne. Carrie M Frederick deserts with another man taking only the dog, leaving him. The American Fraternal Association report is confirmed showing $15,735.24 cash for distribution, with assets taken by Columbian Protective Association. In Williamsport, Ella Getkin sues Northern Central Railway for damages over her husband’s death in a wreck.

Kunkel Horace Oves Sarah American Fraternal Association Charles Johnson Honésdale Columbian Protective Association of New York Getkin Paul G. Smith Frank Snodgrass Charles H. Bergner Williamsport Middle District Ella Getkin Northern Central Railway

Thousands Dead in China Flood Reports

Cablegrams from China describe devastating floods along the West River area, with thousands of lives lost and property and crops damage estimated at more than $5,000,000.

China Associated Press London West River

Doomed Hillcrest mine disaster toll tops relief efforts

Hillcrest Alberta June 23 families and relief committees attend to the 195 victims of last Friday's mine disaster. Most bodies laid to rest as search continues for the few remaining in the shattered workings of mine No 2 Hillcrest Collieries Limited.

Hillcrest Alberta Hillcrest Collieries, Limited

Filipino Servant Taken Toward Vera Cruz

Mexico City reports Gregorio Alvarez a Filipino servant to Captain Rush of the Florida was located here and today will be turned over to American authorities. He travels with a representative of the Brazilian legation who will deliver him to officials at Vera Cruz.

Mexico City Gregorio Alvarez Rush Florida Vera Cruz Legation

Acid Stomachs Are Dangerous Nine-Tenths Of Trouble

A renowned physician links most stomach and intestinal ailments to excess acidity or sour stomach. He warns against patent medicines and medical cures, advocating neutralizing the acid with bisulated magnesia after meals. He likens treating the stomach while acidic to treating a foot with liniment while a tack remains.

Cumberland Valley Railroad Time Table 1914

Cumberland Valley Railroad timetable effective 1914 shows trains from Harrisburg to Winchester Martinsburg Hagerstown Chambersburg Carlisle Media Carlisle and intermediate stations with multiple morning and afternoon departures. Fort Hillsburg Fort Dillsburg listed with 6:08 7:50 and 11:53 am 2:40 5:32 6:30 pm. Daily except Sundays for most trains. J H Tonge signed at end.

Harrisbure Winchester Martinaburg Hagerstown Fort Dillsburg J. H. Tonge

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