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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

14

Penn Railroad to aid Penn Highway road widening west of Speeceville

The William Penn Highway Association reports the Pennsylvania Railroad will cooperate to improve a narrow one and a half mile stretch west of Speeceville Dauphin County. A sixteen foot roadway will be built with a diagonal subway crossing and a grade crossing removed to ease the crowding along the canal and railroad properties. In Oshkosh Wisconsin aviator Charles Niles dies after looping the loop at age twenty six survived by a bride of ten days. Alexander Livingstone of Philadelphia to lead special religious meetings nightly at Gospel Hall 1114 Capital Street.

William Penn Highway Association Pennsylvania Railroad Company Speeceville Dauphin County Pennsylvania Railroad Highway Association Wisconsin Oshkosh Wis Charles Niles Rochester N. Y Alexander Livingstone Philadelphia Gospel Hall Capital Street

Thousands of Sick Women Endorse Lydia E Pinkham Remedies

A letter from Newark Ohio lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash claiming the products cured chronic female ailments. The writer says she is now well, can work daily, and keeps the remedies on hand. The ad invites readers to write for free confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Geo. Thompson Sherwood Court Newark Ohio

Policemen Always On Duty in Calderwood Widow Case

City of Altoona appeals a compensation ruling over Policeman D G Calderwood who died after a street car incident. State Workmen's Board Commissioner John A Scott finds the officer remained in service duties after the accident and death not from the fall. Public Service complaints filed include water rates and jitney operator issues. railroads and coal companies challenge transportation and fire protection services. Good Roads Day planners form a state organization with W R D Hall and W D Martin leading efforts. Governor Brumbaugh to return to Harrisburg. may stop at Mt Gretna encampment.

Altoona Jacob Snyder D. G. Calderwood State Workmedication Board John A. Scott Scott Public Service Commission Commission Bernard C. Gluntz Marlin Water Company Marlin Schuylkill County Scranton Railways Company Mt. Union Mt. Union Water Company Valley Smokeless Coal Company Ideal Coal Company Sunnyside Coal Company Johnstown House Caucus W. D. Martin California Borough Washington County W. R. D. Hall State Highway Department Brumbaugh Harrisburg Mt. Gretna

Relief fund drive cited for families of breadwinners

The Baltimore Telegraph notes a plan to relieve needy families after breadwinner departures. A large guarantee fund will assist those requiring help, with rapid public contributions urged. Subscriptions include Telegraph 100, J W Bowman 50, David Kaufman 100, Andrew Care Halsey 1, Mrs May Care Halsey 1414 Wallace St suggests contributions in veterans descendants’ names. First gift registered in the name of Andrew Care Halsey, 1 dollar.

Baltimore Telegraph J. W. Bowman David Kaufman Andrew Care Halsey May Care Halsey Wallace Street Halsey Nathan Care Eighth Regiment Harry J. Walsey Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Twelfth United States Infantry

Gore Blocks Plan to Pay Soldiers' Dependents

Washington reports the Senate struck a provision to allocate 1 million dollars for dependents of soldiers heading to the front from an emergency measure. Senator Reed pressed for immediate action on a bill to pay militiamen 30 dollars a month while on duty, but Senator Gore objected saying it would capitalize patriotism. Gore and Oklahoma Senator Martine opposed quick consideration of related measures, arguing against permanent pensions and suggesting needs of families should not drive militarism.

Washington Senate Reed Missouri Gore Oklahoma Martine New Jersey Eed

News of Steelton Troop Moves After Tragic Canoe Deaths

George Selway, grief stricken by the canoe accident that claimed Joseph Jefferies, enlisted in the Governor's Troop to cope with the tragedy. Jefferies' body was recovered near the scene Saturday night, and Herbert Schaner’s body followed around midday Sunday. Funeral services for Jefferies were held in Harrisburg, and Schaner’s funeral plans were announced for Newville. Hemperly seeks rewards for the recoveries.

George Selway South Fourth Street Joseph Jefferies Susquehanna Young Selway Jefferies Mount Gretnas Herbert Schaner Harrisburg Falmouth John Hemperly Lincoln Streets Charles A. Huyette First Reformed Church Baldwin Cemetery Schaner Middletown Hemperly Miller Church of God M. E. Landis Newville William Yates Fourth Street Church

Cottage Hill Field Opened Amid Community Plans

The Cottage Hill athletic field opened this morning as the last Steelton playground in the new recreation system. James McGovern leads activities for 250 enrolled children, with baseball, track, two tennis courts and volleyball planned. Charles Chambers named as instructor at the Steel Company plot. A railway workers club smoker is planned at 307 Market Street to mark the new social rooms and feature a mandolin club, vaudeville and refreshments. Wreckmaster William Rank travels to Milwaukee to inspect a 150 ton wreck crane for Reading. 250 Chicago Library Association members tour Harrisburg en route to Asbury Park. Strike ballots reportedly unchanged due to the war. Elmer Diffenderfer on two weeks vacation. Charles Jones returns from Atlantic City. General Superintendent Creighton improving at Penn.

Steelton Cotee Hill Oys James McGovern James Irwin Steel Company Front Street Angle Avenue McGovern Cottage Hill Friendship and Cooperation Club of Railroad Market Street N. W. Smith Middle Division William H. Rank Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company Milwaukee Reading

Steelton Mobilizes Recruits For Harrisburg Militia

Steelton has sent its full quota of men to Harrisburg militia units including youths from high school athletics. Recruits include William Shipp and George Wrenn along with Daniel Crowley, George Selway, and Edward Lesher joining the Governor's Troop with Lt. George Roberts and others. Several Steelton recruiters also joined infantry and many from foreign colonies asked about enlistment.

Steelton Harrisburg William Shipp George Wrenn Daniel J. Crowley George Selway Edward Lesher George Roberts Kramer Derr Max Reider Henry Blaker

Middletown May Pave Streets

The Board of Trade and its committee on street paving will present a plan to the borough council after gathering sentiment from property owners along the proposed routes. The effort aims to pave one or more principal streets in the town.

Board of Trade Church of God J. C. Forncrook Penbrook Mothers’ Congress Circle Elizabethtown John Wesley Nauman William Nauman Columbian Commandery No. 132 Knights of Malta Fourth Street Church of God Harrisburg William N. Yates

Marriage at Centenary United Brethren Church

John E. Morrison wed Miss Anna E. Diegel in a morning ceremony after services at Centenary United Brethren Church. Rev. A K Wier officiated with Esther Ligan on wedding music. The couple will reside in Palmyra. Reception held at bride’s Lincoln street home. Program also notes a birthday party for Miss Margaret Wier and various Steelton society items.

Centenary United Brethren Church John E. Morrison Anna E. Diegel A. K. Wier Esther Ligan Morrison Lebanon Valley College Hillsdale David Diegel Lincoln Street Palmyra Margaret Centenary United Brethren Parsonage Mae Douglass Harriet Morris Rutherford Cora Anderson Edna Anderson Verna Harriman Pearl Beidel Alda Morrison Irene Ganders Catherine Troup Elizabeth Rutherford Edith Galbraith Mary Pugh A. B. Lesher Earl Bush Sirelle Walck Nelson Hardrode Douglass Caladine Roy Lesher George Marks Preston Rebok Charles Pierce Albert Wollet Wayne Lesher Elmer Klein Dewey Rodkey Earl Rodkey Melvin Barrick

Congress Defends National Guardsmen in War Debate

Senator Reed condemns insinuations that National Guard members seek extra pay. He recalls soldiers bidding farewell to loved ones, denounces critics who sit behind desks earning 37,500 annually and mock khaki-clad troops preparing to defend the nation.

Congress National Guard Reed Oklahoma

Bukowina Falls to Russian Control in World War I Advance

Russian war office announces occupation of the entire Bukowina alongside Crown lands as Austrians retreat. Italian forces pursue along a twenty mile front in the Asiago sector. Capture of Kimpolung secures southern Bukowina with over 2,000 prisoners and several officers captured.

Rome Asiago Bukowina Russian War Office Kimpolung Floot Carpathians Sniatyn Galicia Pruth Czernowitz KiliNkhof Toulokhof

Bukowina gains and Verdun battle intensify

Reports describe captures of Kimpolung and Wisnitz, railway stockpiles, and eighty eight empty wagons as Bukowina comes under Allied control, while Verdun sees renewed German assaults and French counter advances near Fort de Souville and Meuse. Casement trial opens in London. Separate social notes list guests at 809 North Sixth Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Hoover.

Kimpolung Wisnitz Bukowina Izkany Suslava Verdun Thiaumont Works Froi de Terre Paris Meuse Dead Man Hill Casement Sir Roger Casement London Hoovers Ellery Hoover North Sixth Street Harry Baldwin Charles Boltz Clarence Sherlock Charles Bush Perkins John Grady Seanor Indiana W. J. Morgan

Crews Standings and Up Lists Across Harrisburg Reading Divisions

Harrisburg and Reading divisions report first to go times and crew rosters for multiple runs. Engineers, firemen, brakemen, and conductors are listed for each rail segment with names such as Yeater, Kautz, Howard, Martin, Loy, Loyd, Tipton, and Massimore among others, detailing up crews and upcoming departures.

Harrisburg Philadelphia Fiaen Yeater Kautz Howard Martin Lefever Brubaker Cable Gehr Albright Hogentegler Sellers May Brooke Fisher Eckman Johnson Dover Hayes Killian Baker Eckrich Slider Miller Everhart Swart Swartz Finkenbinder Hartman Zorger Harris Willis Bennett Steele Ulsh Grove Doede Bowers Briggles Burris Tettemer Forsythe Bruker Leibau Hunter Hoffman Beisel Kohr Colyer Kepner Prosser Fleck Swailes Schmidt Mel Ewing Reeder Hitz Peiffer Snell, Jr Fleisher ENOLA Aba Gonsuster Thomas Carson Flickinger Dewes Layman Nicholas Crosby Mie Erie Shade Welsh Br OR Seabold Iddle Smith Branyon Bretz Passmore Anthony Uuemyer Hill Abe Eichelberger Wildener Brown Bickhart Linn C. H. Hall Kline Hinkle Handibee Reading Harrisburg Tipton Massimore Richwine Merkle Middaugh Fertney Woland Grimes Zakowski Brehm Newark Yowler Dow- Deer Whitmore Dowhower Cottingham Bashore Cocklin Felkker Dintiman Rheam Strickler Shipe Sullivan

Post grip neurasthenia urged by New York authority

Doctors warn of post grip neurasthenia with nervous irritability sleeplessness and bodily pains. Treatment centers on rest and Dr Williams Pink Pills a non alcoholic tonic to build blood and nerves, with a free pamphlet offered on request.

New York City Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co An, Y

Common Sense And Rheumatism Cure Ad

An old advert claims rheumatism is caused by poisons in blood and promotes S. S. S. as a cure. It warns salves won t reach the root and asserts the remedy cleanses the blood. Invites readers to write Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for medical advice.

Swift Atlanta, Ga

County Tax Collectors Appointed in City Wards

County commissioners named tax collectors for all city wards for the coming year. Notable votes split with Ex-Sheriff H. C. Wells backing A. H. Taylor for the Fifth ward, a name not considered by others. Appointments include Seymour, Demma, Einstein, Lutz, Adams, Stewart, Bowers, Miller, Hoover, Taylor, Schreadley, Deshong, and Pike.

H. C. Wells A. H. Taylor John F. Adams Taylor Wells Edward F. Seymour Antonio Demma Richard F. Einstein C. R. Smeltzer Isaac Shammo Mountain Brook Lykens Michae Lesko Dauphin County North Fourth Street State Capitol Park Extension Commission Ellen Nelley J. N. Buffington Bingaman Buffington C. V. Henry Lebanon

Court Rules Agreement In Restraint Of Trade

A decision held that the agreement in question was in restraint of trade and against public policy, indicating the ruling sides with concerns over competitive fairness and legislative intent.

Charles H. Smith celebrates his fiftieth birthday

Harrisburg businessman Charles H. Smith marks his fiftieth anniversary today. He is widely known in the city and county. Also notes Miss Almeda Herman departs for Marblehead Mass to visit a school friend and Miss Tierman plans join camp Quinnibeck at Lake Fairlee Vermont this July.

Steelton D. E. Myers H. C. Myers Alexandria J. A. McCurdy Burgettstown Washington County E. E. Herman Ada Dillsburg Philip Waidley Dickinson Grant C. Burd Lewistown John Burd Lincoln Street W. Thompson D. J. Bechtold Berkley Franke Miles Bickle South Bethlehem W. F. Houseman South Harrisburg Street Jane Fauble Charles H. Smith Harrisburg Almeda Herman Edwin Herman North Front Street Marblehead Mass Margaret Wood Roger's Hall Tierman Camp Quinnibeck Lake Fairlee Vermont

Weather Bureau lecturer speaks to YMCA campers

Elton Peterman of the U S Weather Bureau gave a Saturday night talk at Inglenook to about 150 YMCA campers. Lantern slides showed weather instruments and explained forecasting methods not used in actual forecasting.

Elton Peterman United States Weather Bureau Inglenook Weather Bureau

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