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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
11
The Vatican acknowledges a La Liberte Paris interview with Pope Benedict but says the correspondent attributed words to the Pontiff with a color he did not intend. The Vatican notes the remarks were presented with a different tone or emphasis than intended.
A Har risburg seller promotes Sulpho Sage a toilet preparation of bees tea and sulfur claiming it restores color to gray hair gradually and evenly not a dye. It promises to prevent new gray hairs add luster and banish dandruff with guaranteed results from George A. Gorgas and Clifton Chemical Co Newark New Jersey.
Physicians and hospitals tout Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful germicide that normalizes varicose veins and related glands while reducing goitre and wens. Two-ounce bottle claimed to last long with refund if no results. Readily available from druggists, with mail sample offered for 19 cents from Moone Chemical Co.
About 4000 Lutherans gathered at Reservoir Park for the Tenth Annual Lutheran Reunion with the Loysville Orphans Band performing from 2:30 to 4 and an afternoon of races and games for children. Evening programs feature invocations, addresses by clergy from Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, a concert by the Loysville band, and a large administration of ceremonies.
In the House of Lords Lord Curzon said J P Morgan Co acted as British government agents in America and earned a two percent commission plus expenses but held no monopoly. He claimed Morgan arrangements cut ammunition costs and speed delivery, countering Davenport's criticism of referring Canadian firms to Morgan.
Health inspectors condemn filthy farm conditions and unsafe milk handling from several Harrisburg area suppliers. Typhoid patient on one farm halts milking. another site near Shoop's church shows clean stables and improved facilities. A nearby dealer ships milk labeled pasteurized but, in truth, shows flies in tanks and sediment in bottles. Newville farm farms a pool of stagnant water. cows wade through filth and udders pick up manure. Health officer Raunick warns against continued shipments until conditions improve.
Dr Raunick and assistants plan to visit every local farm supplying milk for the city to inspect sanitation. They will order fixes if conditions are unsanitary or sales halted. Local health officials lack authority outside city bounds, prompting a push to enroll inspectors with the State Livestock Sanitary Board for municipal and state sanction.
President Wilson accepted the resignation of Secretary of State Bryan on June 9. Lansing has served as interim secretary since Bryan’s departure and will vacate the counselor post. Speculation names Cone Johnson and Chandler Anderson as possible successors, with Johnson a Bryan ally and Anderson noted for diplomacy and international law expertise.
The Norwegian Shipping Gazette reports that a German submarine attacked the ship Davanger, which had recently changed its name to Ceylon. The sub stopped the vessel, demanded its papers, and fired after noting the conflicting names and flag, ordering the crew to abandon ship.
Frank A Ready of New York cites Harrisburg visitors to the Hotel McAlpin in May totaling 154. He notes Philadelphia leads Pennsylvania with 38 daily, while Scranton 268, Wilkes Barre 167, Harrisburg 154, Erie 409, Williamsport 67, Bethlehem 121, Johnstown 87, Altoona 80, York 51, Erie 69, signaling rising business activity and hopeful prosperity across the state.
Norfolk Virginia June 24 Captain Thierfelder and the Kron Prinz Wilhelm crew were interned here when Emperor William sent a congratulatory message for their ship's exploits. The crew wear medals from Berlin, while Prinz Theierich Eitel's crew has not. Thierichens has been promoted several times.
Three sticks of dynamite in a pasteboard box were found on Andrew Carnegie's Fifth avenue doorway. A fuse intended as a tester had been blown out. Carnegie and family were out of town. In a separate brief, John H. Kramer, 78, died at 4 30 am after a stroke. He lived in West Hanover township and leaves eight children, 23 grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Funeral services set for Sunday at Calvin A. Kramer’s home and Bethel Church Linglestown, with burial at Willow Grove Cemetery.
An official War Office statement reports Turkish forces in the Caucasus seized 2900 meters on the Karabagh Heights near Kaleboghazi after bitter fighting on June 23, signaling another success in the campaign.
London June 24. The Morning Post's Petrograd correspondent says Russia realizes the war is in preliminary stages. The enemy's national military organization is complete and all classes must have time to wear down German initial advantages. The Russians believe the end is more than ever sure but still far off.
An advertisement claims LeMay's Sage and Quinine restores gray hair to a natural dark shade without dye. It promotes a 7 ounce bottle for 50 cents, promises rapid dandruff relief, and offers a mail order 10 cent sample from LeMay Chemical Co. Rochester.
Public recital planned by Sisters of Mercy pupils under Sister Evangelist musical instructor after praise for their Cathedral Hall performance Tuesday night. Organizers anticipate a fall concert and expect strong public interest.
William Bond, a 28 year old chemist from Wilmington Delaware, spent over seven hours sealed in a 96 cubic foot air tight box submerged in water at the Drexel Institute mechanical engineering lab. Professor Abraham Henwood and naval observers monitored the experiment, which aimed to prove air purification by absorbing poisonous lung gases, potentially extending submarine submerged time.
Cambridge Massachusetts June 24 Harvard completed its college year with commencement and dedicated the Widener Memorial Library funded by a $2,000,000 gift from Mrs Eleanor Elkins Widener of Philadelphia in memory of her son Harry Elkins Widener. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge gave the welcome address and President Lowell offered a brief acceptance. A James J Hill Professorship of Transportation with a $125,000 endowment was announced by President Lowell in his commencement address.
The home department of St. Matthews Reformed Sunday School in Enola will host an ice cream festival tonight at the corner of Enola and Columbia Roads.
An advertisement claims Begg's Nerve-Aid Tablets restore energy and calm nerves after stimulant overuse, with a 50-cent box offered and a six day improvement guarantee. It promotes a three day mall trial for ten cents from Begy Medicine Co. The copy cites chemist Begy and promises quick action for overworked, nervous individuals.
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