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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
15
Notice inviting the public to the grand opening on Saturday June 24 at No 7 South Front Street Steelton. James Liechtenstein proprietor announces a complete line of jewelry musical instruments firearms and sporting goods.
Sterling of Wilkes Bar, Serg eants Auten and Neldig of Sunbury, and Colonel L V Rausch led setup of division headquarters and governor tent site at Mount Gretna. Regimental canvassing and tent erection progressed as teams from distant towns hauled equipment and officers arrived by auto.
Francisco Villa has been in Juarez several times in the last four weeks according to Secret Service reports. Mrs. Luiz Villa arrived in El Paso and was later deported to Mexico, but officials question the claim and Juarez authorities deny it.
Lincoln Nebraska June 23 Governor Morehead announced the entire Nebraska National Guard is called to the border. He says word from the Secretary of War directs sending the guard South to points designated by General Funston. At least 1200 troops expected to be ready to move in a few days.
London reports four privates from the noncombatants corps were court-martialed at Boulogne for refusing to obey orders and sentenced to death. The sentence was commuted to ten years in prison, sparking parliamentary debate to follow Monday. In another item, Judge Kunkel ruled the 1872 escheat act constitutional allowing unclaimed savings bank accounts older than thirty years to revert to the State amid Dollar Savings Bank of Pittsburgh challenge.
Athens reports the new Greek cabinet list with Alexander Zaimis as prime minister and foreign affairs minister, General Callaris war and marine, Deputy George Rollis finance, Phocian Negria communications, Haralambis interior, Momperatos justice, Libourikis public instruction, Colligas national economy. The cabinet will be sworn in tonight.
Secretary Daniels said he asked Admiral Winslow for any information on reports of Japanese warships off the west coast of Mexico. He noted the reports have appeared many times and each time proved unfounded.
Philadelphia prepares for a farewell parade as 3000 national guardsmen led by Brig. Gen. William G. Price Jr. await mobilization to Mount Gretna. Mayor Smith to review. many to entrain tomorrow. The American Tobacco Company pledges full wages and job security for called workers. A municipal dance invites guardsmen at Front and Boas streets with officers approving. Luncheon supplies organized by the Women’s Preparedness divisions to support troops passing through the city.
An electrician at Third and Market streets triggered a false fire alarm around 9 this morning while working on a light standard. Central stations and fire units responded. Harrisburg Rifle Club plans a full attendance meeting at Lucknow range tomorrow afternoon.
Tokyo reports Baron Ishii, Japan's foreign minister, dismissed claims that Japan would supply arms to Mexico. He said private Japanese firms selling weapons to Mexicans are unlikely and that Japan hopes to avoid U.S.–Mexico conflict. He also stated surprise at reports of General Iturbe visiting Japan.
Secretary Baker released General Pershing’s report on the Carrizal fighting. It states Mexican fire followed a twenty minute conference after which the Mexican troops opened machine gun fire. The attack on American troops is described as provoked, with no casualty estimates given and no officer interviews completed.
Washington reports Chairman Hay of the Military Committee urged rapid House action on a resolution authorizing the President to draft National Guardsmen into federal service under the new army law. He offered an amendment to declare an emergency exists now, not just by presidential determination. Debates centered on whether a state of war with Mexico already exists and the need to increase military strength, with Republicans urging a presidential justification and caution over lives and property.
Colonel Maurice E Finney reappointed all officers who served under Joseph B Hutchison to the Eighth regiment staff. The roster includes Captain Harry H Baker adjutant Edward H Schell quartermaster Edward M B Shepp commissary Owen M Copelin inspector small arms Rev Harry Nelson Bassler chaplain First Lieutenants Jesse Webb Mahanoy City Ralph C Crow Lemoyne Ralph W Irving Carlisle Second Lieutenants Robert McR Biddle Fountain Springs Aubrey H Baldwin city John S Carroll Carlisle battalion quartermaster and commissary Brothers enlist more than one member of the same family in the Guard companies with Edward James T Bennett Hubert L Charles Cables Frank R Ralph McCord in Company I Guardsmen at theater Harrisburg guests of C Floyd Hopkins Majestic theater featuring Star Spangled Banner.
Reports from the Mexican frontier describe a clash with Americans as 76 troops faced a larger force. Prisoners numbered 17 with several killed, while Pershing officials await word from surviving officers. Mobilization orders push 10 000 National Guards to the border and diplomats seek to avert war.
Newport R I June 22 Officers from the Atlantic fleet and Narragansett Bay naval and army units attended graduation exercises at the naval war college. Rear Admiral Austin M Knight president awarded diplomas to seventeen officers. He urged a steadfast patriotic spirit and warned against superficial or selfish preparedness.
Washington reports the battle ship fleet has been ordered held in readiness and will move to Mexican waters within hours after hostilities begin if war is declared. The call to “steam up” signals the fleet’s needed condition for deployment.
Notice to holders of City of Harrisburg improvements bonds that redemption will occur at the Office of the City Treasurer on July 1 1916 and interest will cease. Bonds listed include street paving and street grading across multiple streets such as Sassafras Kelker Harris Fifth Camp Emerald Park Woodbine Thirteenth Atlas Front Chestnut Seventeenth Seneca Second Derry Twenty first Emerald Street. January 4 1916 call date noted. Harrisburg Pa June 20 1916.
Admiral Fletcher hauled down his flax as commander in chief this week and reported to Secretary Daniels for duty on the General Board, marking a new assignment in the Navy leadership.
Washington, June 23. Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador designate, told diplomats from South and Central American republics that Carranza troops in Chihuahua have orders not to attack American troops unless the Americans take the offensive. He said he acted on instructions from the foreign office.
Parade plans describe units along the northeast side of Forster street and the north side of Second street. Dives Pomeroy and Stewart rest on the rear of Rotary Club with Boy Scouts nearby and other organizations to form in the rear of the line.
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