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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
2
Lykens, Dauphin County, showcases postwar resolve as residents form an association, take a half holiday, and use picks and shovels to create a large swimming pool, turning a local need into a community landmark and model for other towns. The piece contrasts this spirit with wartime and postwar slogans.
A former Socialist legislator from Berks County predicts a labor party may form in Pennsylvania. He argues organized labor already has influence in both major parties and warns a separate Labor Party would split voters, hinder proposed reforms, and create a gulf between employers and workers.
A busy end of session in 1919 Pennsylvania sees Governor Sproul gaining power for reorganization, Pinchot named to Forestry Reserve Commission, and changes in Game Commission. Baldwin succeeds Buckman as Senate pro tem while Kline and Baldrige push for Republican Congressional support.
AYOR BEISTER fines two motorcyclists 15 each for excessive noise stirring community support for stricter enforcement. The mayor backs tougher penalties to curb disturbances, citing public approval and concern for fellow citizens.
Local clubs join in a campaign to curb unnecessary noises by backing stricter enforcement of laws and ordinances. The effort centers on public safety and community comfort through coordinated actions and educational outreach.
The piece lauds Republican National Chairman for opposing partisan fights over the League of Nations and urges both major parties to uphold American nationalism and constitutional limits. It argues peacemaking must not be partisan and calls on the Democratic party to abandon loyalty to individuals and embrace a broad, enlightened platform.
The German surrender is described as inevitable under forceful terms from twenty nations. The piece notes the August offensives, the armistice submission, and the Hall of Mirrors ceremony as a historic, warning moment. It argues the peace will be signed but enforcement remains to come.
Incomplete OCR reads a fragment from the Passing Show in London. The text hints at a mis-spelled final word and unclear context, offering no clear event, date, or named individuals.
The mestizo leader who overthrew Spain and fought US forces now leads two Manila coconut oil enterprises. Once hunted by General Funston, he settled into farming and industry, becoming vice president of Rizal Refining Company and Philippine Refining Company as Philippines industrialized.
The Patent Office doubts patenting a perpetual motion device unless a model is shown yet cites Congress as a near perpetual motion machine. It runs continuously from dawn to dusk producing words at the Congressional Record, though lacking obvious commercial value.
Major Frank C. Mahm recalls the St Die sector in August during World War I as U S troops prepared to be relieved by the 92nd division. Details include improvised night defenses, captured German grenades repurposed as instantaneous fuses, and plans to scare the incoming colored troops into a brutal initiation.
Statistical review shows American military deaths near 46 500 with infantry accounting for about 42 000. The artillery and engineers followed in losses. The piece argues not to equate infantry with total effort, noting all branches were essential to victory despite infantry bearing the greatest risk. It also notes changes in warfare from heavier cannons to reduced cavalry use.
A Harrisburg man reports that Pennsylvania’s large highway-building effort is drawing interest from the West and Salt Lake City. He notes Pennsylvanian roads rival or surpass Western routes, and Western investors hope to tour East by car next year. He praises State Highway Commissioner Sadler and the corps’ work, while detailing road conditions and scenic Western highways.
Ex Senator D. Walton of Greena county and D. L. Starr of Allegheny, a borough affairs activist, were among visitors. Rep John R. E Scott will return to the farm after the session. Ex Representative J. R. Buves of Erie renewed legislative ties. Judge Charles H. Eltme, a former lawmaker, attended the session's close.
Historic Harrisburg notes one of the first declarations of independence at a meeting on the riverfront Harrisburg. The event marks early political organizing in the city during the 1920s as a party convention formed the foundation for local governance.
From the Boston Transcript an observation notes that the United States Senate can dispose of Britain's internal troubles with greater alacrity than the British statesmen appear able to adjust them.
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