Belgian Mission Welcomed on a Floor of House
The Belgian mission led by Baron Moncheur was received in the House with a crowded gallery and an enthusiastic floor. Moncheur praised American unity and wartime resolve, noting the nation's rally to defend freedom and mankind. He likened officials and citizens to knights preparing for battle, while American pipelines of industry and shipyards accelerate the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Baron Moncheur
Sons of America
Steven's Objection to Junk Halts Pennypacker Relics Purchase
The Sproul Senate bill to appropriate 15000 for relics of the late Governor Samuel W Pennypacker was defeated in the House after Philadelphia’s Mr Stern objected that buying what he called junk with state money was unwise. The exchange with Mr Chesnut and remarks by Mr Haldeman followed as opponents urged defeat of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sproul Senate
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Stern
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Fulton
Haldeman
Montgomery
Electrocution set for first Dauphin County murder convicts
Gov Brumbaugh signed warrants fixing July week beginning July 19 for the electrocution of Nickola Kotur and Cornelius Sheppard, the first two Dauphin County murder convicts to be executed. Kotur killed Jorenh Backie in Steelton. Sheppard killed a colored man near Brownstone. Other death-row inmates named. Washington reports Gunhild sinking and Wilson conference on export control act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumbaugh
Nickola Kotur
Cornelius Sheppard
Dauphin County
Kotur
Jorenh Backie
Steelton
Sheppard
Brownstone
Elwood Wilson
Tewis
Hipple
John Robinson
James Frazer
Eighth Ward
Notable State Figure Visits Legislature from Pittsburgh
Robert McAfee former Secretary of the Commonwealth and a widely known state figure traveled from Pittsburgh to observe the Legislature at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McAfee
The
Commonwealth
State
Pittsburgh
Richcreek jury out starting Christley trial
The Richcreek case at Royalton and the Christley trial for shooting his wife proceed with juries being drawn and attorneys arguing. Judge McCarrell delivered the charge as Richcreek’s father watched from inside the rail. jurors may be called late afternoon and witnesses likely tomorrow morning. Dr. Klugh was acquitted of criminal cooperation. other petty cases and various verdicts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Richcreek
Royalton
Ephraim Silberman
Stroup
John O. Christley
James A. Stranahan
Richcreek
McCarrell
Christley
Klugh
Oliver R. Klugh
Henry
Lebanon
Margaret Kling Stuckey
Middletown
Robert T. Fox
Frank B. Wickersham
Arthur Brown
Walter Hughes
Percy Witby
James O'Neal
Beckie Jackson
Market Opens Strong as Liberty Bond Move Lifts Stocks
New York June 27 stocks edge higher amid hopes for easier money, led by United States Steel up sharply and rails, coalers, oils firming. Readings show Liberty bonds trading at premiums while rails demand improves. Philadelphia produce reports show mixed gains in grains and livestock prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Liberty Loan Fund
U. S. Steel
Reading
Pittsburgh
United States Steel
Studebaker
Saxon Motors
Ohio Gas
Liberty
Germans May Use Butter Only Three Months a Year
Copenhagen reports official German fat rationing for next winter will be below last winter’s fifty gram weekly allotment. Marmalade and preserves are urged to make daily bread palatable. A new time division follows the French model with nine marmalade months and three months for bread materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Folly to Let a Man Drink Says Druggist Brown of Cleveland
A Cleveland druggist urges women to stop a man’s drink habit early using a secret remedy called tescum. He recounts personal redemption and cites testimonials of wives who claimed dramatic improvements after administering the powder in tea or coffee. The ad warns that the remedy destroys taste for alcohol and notes widespread druggist endorsements.
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Brown
Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Ain
Tescum
Maptoye
Sre
Drinkera Sa
Clark
Moose Lodge Withholds Delegation Ahead of Convention
Members of Harrisburg Lodge No. 107 Loyal Order of Moose decide not to send a large delegation to the state convention in Pittsburgh due to the current war. Some individuals plan to attend as delegates. A concert by Edward Rosser and J Colding is set for tonight at the Moose home on North Third Street, followed by a patriotic band concert Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MOOSE
Harrisburg
Loyal Order of Moose
Pittsburgh
North Third Street
Edward Rosser
J. Colding
Baltimore
House bill on detentions for witnesses and prisoners recalls
The last House bill to pass the lower branch this session was the stern bill providing for houses of detention for witnesses and untried prisoners in Philadelphia. It was recalled from the Governor for amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stern
Philadelphia
Senate moves on defense bond bill and anti free lunch law
The House passed a Senate bill authorizing 5 million dollars of state bonds for defense if needed, raising interest from 3 to 4 percent, then sent it to the Senate for concurrence. The Senate also passed the anti free lunch bill amid other action including the Pyma tuning swamp bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Flag Above Stars and Stripes Signals Worship
A flag flies over the Stars and Stripes on an American battleship to mark time for divine worship. The signal occurs when the ensign is hoisted above Old Glory, signaling the crew to attend services.
Clover Pests Threaten Young Clover, County Bulletin Warns
A Dauphin County farm bulletin explains clover damage from the clover root borer and clover leaf weevil. Culture methods alone can curb losses. recommended actions include rotation, early plowing after hay, mowing and pasturing first year, brush drag, and selective spraying with arsenate of lead in severe cases. Grazing on sprayed fields is prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Niesley
Dauphin County
Curtin Memorial Bill Passed Finally by House
The Camp Curtin Memorial bill, introduced in the Senate by Senator Beidleman last spring, passed finally in the House today and heads to the Governor tonight. It totals $25,000 with a commission to be named by the Governor and honors the historic site. The nonpartisan second class city repeal bill is dead in the Senate and unlikely to be called up. a veto by the Governor is anticipated if it passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Curtin
Senate
Beidleman
Veterans in Uniform Aid War Vet Recruitment at Courthouse
United Spanish War Veterans will recruit at the Courthouse recruiting tent for ten nights to boost Company C Eighth Regiment to full strength. Veterans already applying for enlistment under past camp commander Henry M. Etine and Captain Stine. Signed by Commander Harry J. Halsey of Camp No. 8.
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Henry M. Etine
Captain Stine
Harry J. Halsey
Day Measure Killed in Senate After Debate
Advocates of prohibition secured a record Senate vote on a resolution urging Congress to pass a national food control bill containing a prohibition clause. Introduced in the House by Rep Rhodes of Fayette county, the measure passed the House without much opposition and was sent to the Senate. After debate in the Senate, it was referred to the health and sanitation committee, then killed by a 26 to 16 vote after vigorous discussion and attempts to derail the measure.
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Senate
Congress
House
Rhodes
Fayetten County
Weaver
Westmoreland
Yeas — Craff
Beaver
Eyre
Chester
J. F. Graff
Armstrong
W. BP
Graff
Indiana
Hindman
Clarion
Jones
Susquehanna
Leiby
Perry
Miller
Clearfield
Nason
Erie
Phipps
Venango
Semmens
Allegheny
R. E. Smith
Crawford
Snyder
Blair
Stewart
Greene
Ware
Philadelphia
Baldwin
Potter
Beidleman
Dauphin
Buckman
Bucks
Burke
Catlin
Luzerne
Crow
Fayette
Daix
DeWitt
Endsley
Somerset
Hackett
Northampton
Haldeman
Lancaster
Hamsher
Jenkins
Kline
Lynch
Lackawanna
Martin
McConnell
Northumberland
McKee
McNichol
Patton
Salus
Sassaman
Berks
Schantz
Lehigh
Sproul
Delaware
Tompkins
Cambria
Whitten
Senate Directs Probe at Trade Commission Over Paper Trust
Washington June 27 Senator Reed charges the Federal Trade Commission has failed to curb extortion by news print paper manufacturers. He introduces a resolution demanding the commission explain why it has not ordered the conspirators to cease and desist. The move follows Frank P. Walsh’s charges of illegal combination and price discrimination. Proposals include court action if needed under the Clayton act mandates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Eed Today
Commission
Senate
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Reed
Regiment of Serbians Recruited in America
More than six hundred volunteers recruited from across the United States join the Serbian army mobilized in Pittsburgh. Nearly 400 more volunteers gathered at Johnstown, Pa, and the forces will unite there tomorrow for organization and ceremonies including the blessing of American and Serbian flags by clergymen. Most have prior Serbian campaign service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
United States
Johnstown
Petain Explains France War Aims in Army Bulletin
General Petain writes a series titled Why We Are Fighting outlining war aims and the dangers of premature peace. He details why Germany started the war and reviews events of the summer of 1914.
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Petain
France
Associated Press
Paris
Army Bulletin
Germany
Harrisburg Bond Redemption Notice for Street Paving Bonds
City of Harrisburg announces redemption of outstanding Street Paving Bonds on July 2, 1917 at the Office of the City Treasurer. Interest will cease on that date. Listed are parcel locations with bond amounts, including many on North, Front, Prospect, Seventeenth, Juniper, and other streets, plus a Reel Street Sweet Grading Bond.
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Harrisburg
Moore Street
Harris Street
Verbeke Street
Fourteenth Street
Delaware Street
Wood Street
North Street
Juniper Street
Seventeenth Street
Seneca Street
Sixteenth Street
Penn Street
Prospect Street
Helen Street
Cumberland Street
Wallace Street
Granite Street
Woodbine Street
Basin Street
Front Street
Derry Street
Reel Street
Harrisburg Composer Writes Patriotic Song
Harrisburg composer H M Wolfe published a patriotic song titled Sure We Are Some Big American under his name Harry Wolfe. Addressed at 133 Sassafras street the piece sells for ten cents a copy to support the cause. The Rotary Club of Harrisburg sang it at a luncheon with Wolfe accompanying.
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H. M. Wolfe
Sassafras Street
Harry Wolfe
Harrisburg Rotary Club
E. J. Decevee
For Rent Five-Room Apartment in Prime Locale
First class five room apartment for rent. Strictly up-to-date and well located. Good locality. Apply at 221 South Thirteenth.
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South Thirteenth
Notice to Bondholders and Public Works Bids 1917
Bondholders urged to present Mortgage Bonds for Penna Milk Products Co payment by July 1 1917. Board of Public Grounds and Buildings invites sealed proposals for ash removal and general hauling for year ending May 1 1918 with $500 bond, bids due July 10 1917. Also notice of Lyonsville Bridge rebuilding bids due June 29 1917 with 10 percent deposit and bond. right to reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna. Milk Products Co
Union Trust Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Prustes
Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings
The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Charles A. Snyder
Harman M. Kephart
Capitol
Court of Common Pleas
George A. Shreiner
Lloyd W. Mitchell
Barents Pa
Swatara Creek
Loysville
Dauphin Caunty
Hershey
Aser
Lyonsville Bridge
Dauphin County
Henry W. Gough
House Refuses Concur on State Highway Route Changes
The House began its penultimate day by refusing to concur in Senate amendments to a bill on state highway route changes. Appropriation bills followed, two passing on second reading. Senate appropriations included a commission to study old age pension systems, salaries for conservation inspectors, and $100,000 for the State Laurelton institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House of Representatives
Senate
Department of Labor
Laurelton Institution
Bank Condition Report for First National Bank Harrisburg 1917
Report of condition of the First National Bank at Harrisburg Pennsylvania as of June 20 1917 showing resources total 2 496 989 16 and liabilities including capital stock 100 000 00 surplus 450 000 00 and various deposits. The signed statement lists assets such as loans 742 225 56 U S bonds 135 000 00 securities 1 060 523 88 and cash items 246 ? with notes from reserve agents and other banks. liabilities include demand and time deposits total 2 424 939 16 and capital stock and surplus. Signed by cashier E J Glancey and certified by notary G L Cullmerry and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
U.S
U. Ss
Federal Reserve Bank
Sa Snesee
Seevenes
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
U. S
S.seseee
Vorse
United States
State of
County of
Daun
E. J. Glancey
B. J. Glancey
G. L. Cullmerry
William
Snyder
John Fox Weiss
W. T. Hildrup, JR
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Steven
Pennypacker
Gunhild
State Department
MR. M’afee
Dr. Klugh
Red Cross
Chandler Bros. & Co
North Market Square
Chestnut Street
Pine Street
H. P. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Eleventh Street
First Presbyterian Church
One Hundredth Street
Ae Bayete
T.duc
Maine
Jersey
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Norfolk
Eastern Bho
Kansas
Timothy
Allis Chalmers
Butte Copper
California Petroleum
Central Leather
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chi R. I. and Pacific
Colorado
Petresrese
Crucible Steel
Great Northern O
Hide and Leatheresses
Inspiration Copper Eesee
International Paper
Kennecott Copper
Kansas City Southern
Lackawanna Steel +beves
Maxwell Motors
Marine Ctfs
Tee
Mexican Petroleum
Miami Copper
Mid
Ray Con
Reading Railway of
Republic Iron and Stee
Southern Pacific Peeve
Aoe
Union Pacific
Alccohol
Day Measure
At Trade Commission
America
TRE
Iry Depar
Walle
RTT
Emerald Street
H. F. Oves City Treasurer
Hamilton Street
Clinton Street
Eighteenth Street
Walter Alley
Bailey Street
Fifteenth
Shoop Street
Logan Street
Fulton Street
Calder Street
Reservoir
Wallac Street
Boyd Street
Kelker
Kelker Stelker
Uary
Wary
Luzerne County Gas & Elec. Co
American Gas Co
Luzerne County Gas & Electric Co
Wiliam P.bonbright & Co., Inc
Morris Wistar Stroud, Jr
Chestnut St
Beaton
Detroit
London
William P. Bonbright & Co
Bonbright & Co
Ett
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