Harrisburg mourns as Eighth Regiment heads to Mt Gretna mobilization
The city crowds Second Street to Union Station to bid farewell to Companies D and I and the Eighth Regiment staff bound for Mt Gretna. Governor's Troop will mobilize tomorrow. Residents, workers, and veterans line the route in a mass show of support and solemn pride as the flag goes forth.
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Many a tear as women folk say goodbye
Harrisburg marks a red letter day as the city officially bids farewell to the Eighth regiment staff and men on a Saturday, June 24, 1916, in a tearful scene that will be recalled for years by residents and surrounding towns.
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Massive Harrisburg Guard Parade Heads to Mount Gretna
About 50,000 cheering residents lined a massed lane as Harrisburg’s khaki troops marched to the Pennsylvania railroad station to entrain for Mount Gretna. The parade recalled 1898 days after the Maine sinking and the nation’s war readiness.
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Sixteenth Reaches Camp Brumbaugh With Early Opening
At Camp Brumbaugh Mount Gretna Pennsylvania on June 24 the camp opened at 6 am under hot sun and heavy labor by shirt-sleeved crews. General orders marking the start described disciplined drill and organization as the day began.
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Mount Gretna
One Gray-Haired Mother Prays As Troops March by Armory
A silver-haired mother kneels in prayer on a city armory balcony while troops march past. The scene unfolds amid crowds and crowd whispers as veterans prepare to escort Governor’s Troop to Mt Gretna for inspection. Captain Laubenstein issues a Sunday morning call for veteran escorts at the Courthouse.
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Wreck on Middle Division Delays Troop Train
Two men injured in a rear-end collision between a west-bound passenger train and a freight near Millertown on the Middle division of the Pennsylvania Railroad at 2 30 this morning. Engineer Andrew J Gardner and fireman BE Ford of Erie street suffered head injuries a sprained arm and bruises. Passengers escaped injury due to all steel cars as wreckage blocked east bound tracks delaying troop trains for hours.
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Colored Citizens Form Law and Order Society in Harrisburg
Representative colored men of Harrisburg met at Dr. Charles H. Crampton's office to form a Law and Order Society to aid authorities in preventing crime. Dr. Crampton was elected president and vowed public pledge of good citizenship. Patrolman Hipple’s slayer to be prosecuted. society to support authorities and honor the fallen officer. Other officers named include Fred Darrow vicepresident S J Lewis secretary and Frank Robinson treasurer.
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Fort Thiaumont Captured After Hard Fighting
The Verdun battle rages near the Meuse with heavy exchanges. The French war office says French forces regained a large part of ground northeast of Verdun near hills 320 and 321 as they press an offensive against German positions.
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Italian Shoots Negro Victim in Harrisburg Coal Yard
John Quawn, 38, of 105 Cherry street, is in Harrisburg Hospital with a bullet in the abdomen after being shot by Joseph Pullatto, an Italian coworker at McCreath Brothers coal yard on Race street. Pullatto, who claimed self defense, was arrested and jailed after the noon incident.
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Race Street
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Harrisburg Weather Forecast and Susquehanna Stage
Weather outlook for Harrisburg and nearby areas calls for possible showers tonight and partial clearing Sunday with little temperature change. Susquehanna River stage is about 6.5 feet in Harrisburg Sunday morning with a noted river stage near 7.2 feet above low water mark. Temperatures recorded include 66 at 8 a.m. and a mean around 65 with a normal of 72. Moon phase is new on June 30.
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Dealing With Carranza Near Breaking Point
Washington reporters say U S and the Carranza government stand on the brink after the Carrizal massacre claim. Secretary Lansing and Baker confer with President Wilson as officials weigh drastic retaliation options and possible northern Mexican occupation once Pershing reports finalize.
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