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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
8
Creel family representatives from Chihuahua sought information on mining railway and other valuable stock near 2 million pesos. Officials revealed the stock and about 2 million pesos in paper money were held by the national treasury for ownership identification.
Mrs Newton frets over ruined blancmanger at a luncheon until her friend suggests Puddine a ready dessert. The rich creamy pudding, flavored in chocolate, rose, vanilla, lemon, or orange, serves 15 and costs one cent per box. It promises versatile uses from luncheon pie fillings to smooth ice cream and cake enhancer.
Workmen cleaning a spare room in a government building uncovered a score of locked boxes containing paper money and shares. The boxes were turned over to the national treasury after investigations found no clear owner. The discovery ties to early revolutionary unrest and possible movement of goods from Chihuahua to a Creel residence. A Creel representative said metallic currency and jewels were also pursued but not found.
President elect Pessoa of Brazil declared Brazil not only recognizes the Monroe Doctrine but has always recognized it. He said its inclusion in the League of Nations covenant is a U.S. domestic question. He criticized anti American propaganda in Brazilian papers as the work of individuals, not national sentiment.
Washington June 24 The Anti-Saloon League explains its stance on prohibition of soft drinks as not affecting recognized soft drinks. Wheeler says laws prohibit named intoxicants to prevent evasion, while other beverages depend on fixed alcohol content.
The city faces costs over 107000 dollars and potentially 148644 dollars to seize properties on the west side of North Front Street in Hardscrabble. Supreme Court rulings on viewers awards and assessments of benefits could alter totals, with possible appeals to higher courts. If benefits cannot be collected, west side takings could exceed 148000 dollars.
The German fleet commander Admiral von Reuter is to be court-martialed for breaking armistice terms after scuttling ships at Scapa Flow. The Allied Council in Paris will arrange trial details. A rumor of more German ships sunk elsewhere is denied. A second report says the American steamer Farnam was sunk by a mine near Gothenburg.
Lieutenant Nuttall of the Alouette reports German crews attempted to close seacocks to keep ships afloat but German officers opened fire killing several men. The Emden and Baden were pumped out and afloat. The German admiral allegedly sought British help via a motorboat, then was arrested.
Harrisburg firm Hockenburg system representative Mark G. Holtzman returned from St Johns Newfoundland where a two month survey led to a campaign that raised 243000 dollars, far surpassing a 50000 dollar goal and then a 200000 dollar new target. The drive funded a Methodist College residence, a new public school, and an institutional building, while uniting funds. The campaign wowed local businessmen and sparked plans for similar efforts by Anglicans and Catholics. Holtzman observed aircraft, a transatlantic dirigible, and icebergs during his trip. He will resume duties after attending the Methodist Conference. The effort highlighted denominational education and potential semi public schooling in Newfoundland.
Colonel House told American correspondents in Paris that he will leave for London on Thursday. The announcement came as the group awaits further instructions and reports from the front. Paris, June 24.
National League results include Boston 3 Philadelphia 2 and Pittsburgh 2 St Louis 2 with Chicago at Cincinnati rained out. Standings list New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago at top with varied records and a three game slate for today. American League shows New York 11 Philadelphia 4 and Washington 12 Boston 3 with Cleveland 3 Chicago 2. schedules include Washington at Boston and Philadelphia at New York. Elsewhere, a wire reports Reds demand Martens release from Moscow and Troytown wins the Paris steeplechase.
The Emergency Aid of Everett reports a busy war service with 180 soldiers supplied comfort kits and gear. They shipped clothing and medical items, knitted garments, and fed 1156 soldiers en route, plus hospital donations and a writing room for soldiers.
Sharon Pennsylvania June 24. Ten years after the kidnaping of Billy Whitla Attorney James P. Whitla remains bitter over Helen Boyle who is to be released on parole from the Western Penitentiary with her husband Jimmy Boyle. He scoffs at the claim that she will seek obscurity after release.
The report recalls remarks about a woman linked to a kidnapping case. He notes she escaped hanging by a telegraph pole for taking a child, claiming she planned the crime for money, denies being Jimmy's wife, and alleges her names York or Minor. Whitla says he was not consulted on parole and shows no opposition to Jimmy.
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