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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1914

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Grown-up Girls 16+ to Swim at City Expanse

London reports 1016 passengers from the California ashore near Tory Island transfer to Cassandra and a small steamer with no loss of life. The California remains in a precarious spot. crews from British destroyers aid in transfer. Three hundred Ireland-bound passengers land at the start of the day as weather improves. A city program offers swimming lessons for older girls starting Thursday evening on Seneca Street.

Associated Press Londonderry California Tory Island Wer Ireland Department of Parks and Public

Drunk Thief Gets Short Jail Term In Ice Cream Parlor Case

Arthur Cricket Moore, guilty of stealing 9 dollars from Cartright's Ice Cream Parlors on North Third Street, receives a nine to eighteen month sentence from Judge Kunkel after pleading guilty. Judge questions his intoxication and awareness. Mary Boyer, who admitted stealing 26 dollars from a market purse on Verbeke Street, is returned to jail for further inquiry after concealing the cash in her hair. William Schell also faces disposition in similar fashion.

Arthur Cricket” Moore Kunkel Moore Cartright North Third Street Swunkel Mary Boyer Verbeke William Schell

Shepherdstown Girl Weighs 200 Pounds at 19

A Shepherdstown family weighed their 19 year old daughter Daisy the other day. She stood at 200 pounds, a sharp rise from her birth weight. The report notes the unusual growth as the family’s odd moment amid other local items.

Shepherdstown Ace Brady Daisy

CHURCHFOLK OF CITY TO BE PROMINENT IN THREE BI REUNIONS

Arrangements are underway for three annual church reunions to be held on the last three Thursdays of next month at Pen Mar. The Reformed, Lutheran and Presbyterian churches gather across Pennsylvania to the District of Columbia and nearby states. Harrisburg clergy will play prominent roles in all events. The Reformed reunion opens July 16 with about 10,000 expected attendance and Rev. LeVan of North Wales as principal speaker.

Pen Mar Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia District of Columbia Harrisburg LeVan North Wales Montgomery County

Washington Camp officers chosen in Piketown Pa

Washington Camp No. 585 Patriotic Order Sons of America elected its officers on Saturday evening in Piketown. Elected were Past president Harry Weaver president George Wade Sr vice president Charles Rhoads master of forms Edward Weaver recording secretary Joseph Mumma assistant recording secretary John Lingle financial secretary David Mumma treasurer G W Fox conductor Parker Zeiders inspector J M Lingle guard Simon Straw trustees J W Ebersole J H Baumgardner W H Brown chaplain William Brown right sentinel William Mumma left sentinel George Straw. Baumgardner elected delegate to state convention with Mumma as alternate.

Piketown Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Harry Weaver George Wade, Sr Charles Rhoads Edward Weaver Joseph Mumma John Lingle David Mumma G. W. Fox Parker Zeiders J. M. Lingle Simon

Funeral for James D. Boyles in Marietta Pa

The funeral services for James D. Boyles were held at his home with Rev. H. H. Potcher officiating. Pallbearers were members of the Order United American Mechanics and many relatives from Harrisburg Newville Lancaster and Columbia attended. Burial occurred in Marietta Cemetery with O U A M honors.

Marietta James D. Boyles H. H. Potcher Methodist Church Order United American Mechanics Harrisburg Newville Lancaster Columbia

Global and United States News Digest Summary

A cablegram from Miss Helen Johnston reports all aboard the steamship California safely landed and well. Local crashes and fires unfold in Bridgeport and Portland with multiple injuries and destruction. In Washington, President Wilson conveys condolences to Austria Hungary over Archduke Francis Ferdinand's murder. U.S. diplomat Williams in Greece denies resignation rumors. A Yaqui incident near Represo is noted along with a fatal shotgun injury in Tamaqua. Senate reports ease in Army expansion. New York stocks end a notably dull session with mixed results across major rail and steel issues.

Helen Johnston Philadelphia California RK. A. Johnston Harrisburg Bridgeport Conn Portland Long Island Portland Harbor Granite Spring Washington Wilson Austria-Hungary Archduke Francis Ferdinand United States Athens Greece George Fred Williams Thomas Farrel Represo la Colorado State Department Tamaqua Adam Sheaffer James Shoemaker Shoemaker Sheaffer Ashington P. RR Reading N. Y. Central Canadian Pacific U. S. Steel

Runaway Trolley Tosses Four Into Street in Camp Hill

A midnight runaway trolley in Camp Hill hurled four passengers from the car as it sped along Main Street. The group including Mr Edward Gelwicks Mrs Gelwicks and a five year old boy were rescued by Valley Railways workers and transported to Mechanicsburg for treatment. None sustained fatal injuries though the incident caused alarm and a brief delay before continued on page 11.

Main Street Camp Hill Valley Railways Company Mechanicsburg Edward Gelwicks North Market Street Russel Gelwicks J. O. Senseman

Japanese Exposition Fears Stir Over Alien Land Question

Tokyo reports anxious conservative circles fear California legislation during Japan's guest status at the Panama Pacific Exposition could inflame anti Japanese sentiment. Meanwhile Congress member Ainey visits, prompting US Japan friendship gestures and calls for renewed efforts to strengthen ties. Premier Okuma says racial tensions may be resolved through negotiations and future settlement.

Associated Press Tokio California Japan Ooka United States Ainey Okuma Amey Baron Kato

Democratic Plea For a Rest Is Made

Senator Oliver quoted an Atlanta Constitution article criticizing the Administration on anti trust policy and urging Congress to rest on its laurels. The record notes a Pomona Grange petition for government ownership of telephone and telegraph lines and widespread anti suffrage petitions from Pennsylvanians.

Telegraph Washington Olver Senate Atlanta Constitution Democratic Congress Roosevelt Oliver Pomona ‘Grange Pennyylvania Algo

Bids Opened on Harrisburg Fire Apparatus Procurement

Harrisburg officials opened new bids today for motor driven fire apparatus tractors and chemical wagons. Commissioner Taylor plans to bring the recommendation to City Council tomorrow. Previous summaries show bids from American LaFrance Seagrave Martin and others with prices ranging up to about $10,000 for two chemical combination units and tractor options. Morton Truck and Tractor Company submitted local bids including four wheel tractors and multiple chemical tank cars. Council previously rejected all bids and re-advertised the procurement.

Harrisburg M. Harvey Tayolr Taylor American la France Morton Truckland Tractor Company Council Morton Truck and Tractor Company Seagrave Company Martin Carriage Works International Motor Robinson Fire Apparatus Manufacturing Company Knox Motors’ Company James Boyd & Brother

Ordination of Rev Frank Pearson Hackenzie Tonight

The Carlisle area gathers as Rev Frank Pearson Hackenzie is ordained as pastor of Cavalry Presbyterian Church tonight at 8 o clock. Midletown moderator Rev Thomas McCarrell presides with invocation by Rev E E Curtis. Sermon by Rev Dr J Ritchie Smith with charges from Rev George P B Stewart and Rev Harry B King to the congregation.

Frank Pearson Hackenzie Calvary Persbyterian Church Thmas McCarrell Middletown Carlisle Presbytery Thomas McCarrell E. E. Curtis Westminster Presbyterian Church J. Ritchie Smith Market Square Church George PB. Stewart Auburn Theological Semminary Harry B. King Gover Church Paxtang Church

Eighth Regiment Rifle Matches Set for July at Lucknow Range

Orders for the annual regimental rifle matches of the Eighth regiment National Guard were mailed to each company. The marks will be held July 10 and 11 at Lucknow range under Captain M Copelin. Trophies from McCormick Hart Stackpole Jennings Maloffey and Copelin will be shot for and individual records will shape regimental junior teams for brigade and State matches.

National Guard Lucknow Range M. Copelin McCormick Hart

Church notices moved to Friday edition for Fourth of July

Harrisburg Telegraph will not publish Saturday notices on July Fourth as it is a holiday. All church notices must reach Telegraph editorial offices by 4 PM Thursday, July 2 to ensure publication in the Friday edition.

Harrisburg Telegraph Telegraph

Judge Kunkel Rules In Two Statewide Opinions

President Judge Kunkel decides two cases against Commonwealth officers. The Aron mandamus orders paying salary and mileage for the full term, authorizing the Legislature’s appropriation. In the Deardorf quo warranto the court allows her to serve as state registrar of births and deaths for Philadelphia.

Kunkel Commonwealth Max Aron John H. Riebel House Philadelphia A. W. Powell Aron Neva R Deardorf Samuel G. Dixon Powell J. C. Stineman Cambria I. H. Fahey Riebel Auditor General Attorney General's Department

Palmer tariff clash cited by Stroudsburg manufacturer

A Stroudsburg woolen mill owner rebuts the new freedom tariff by praising the Underwood bill for reviving local industry. Thomas Kitson of Stroudsburg notes prior mill closure and four months of work shifted to others, while many plants run short hours and three days a week.

A. Mitchell Palmer Palmer Strafidsburg Textile Manufacturers’ Journal Thomas J. Kitson Thomas Kitson & Son, Inc Stroudsburg Democratic Party Mr. Kitson

Commissioner Seeks Child Welfare Law Model

United States Commission on Industrial Relations in Philadelphia hears plans to create state bureaus of child relations to oversee school age workers. The panel aims to present a model law at hearings nationwide for adoption by states.

Associated Press Philadelphia United States Commission On Industrial Relations

Russian Press Rambles Over Archduke Assassination

The Russian press comments on the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife, reflecting bitter anti Austrian sentiment in Russia as of June 29 in St. Petersburg.

Associated Press St. Petersburg Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Martial Law Proclaimed After Archduke Assassination

Sarajevo reports martial law in the city and district following the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess of Hohenberg. Bodies laid in state amid lavish floral tributes, as details emerge of the fatal shootings and guard actions. Lieut. Col. Erik Merizzi is reported out of danger.

Sarajevo Bosnia Archduke Francis Ferdinand Hohenberg Gavrio Prinzip Oskar Potiorek Count Francis von Harrach Nedeljo Gabrinovics Potiorek Erik Merizzi Count von Boos-Waldeck

Roosevelt rests under doctor order at Oyster Bay

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt slept past his usual 7.30 breakfast time to follow New York physician Dr. Alexander Lambert's four month rest plan. He then rode with his son Archie, but soon returned to letters and telegrams as friends worry about his health and long term vigor.

Associated Press Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Alexander Lambert New York Archie John McGrath Theodore Roosevelt New York Sun Sagamore Hill

Evans Says U S Most Meddlesome Nation In Monroe Claim

Brigadier General Evans' speech at Governor's Island saying the United States is the most meddlesome nation prompts an official inquiry. President Wilson asks Secretary Garrison to seek explanations from the general.

Evans U. S Wilson Washington, D. C Governor’s Island United States Garrison

Wilson Calls Dominican Situation Very Muddled

President Wilson described the Dominican Republic crisis as very muddled saying it is hard to know how to act amid many elements in the situation. He noted word of an American gunboat firing to halt a bombardment by Federal troops but gave no final plan of action.

Wilson Dominican Republic Associated Press Washington, D. C Dominican Repubic

Harrisburg Merchants Announce All Day Saturday Closure

Harrisburg merchants will close stores all day Saturday July 4 to observe Independence Day. To help shoppers stores will stay open Friday evening July 3 until normal Saturday closing time.

Harrisburg

Mrs Brumbaugh Dies Wife of Governor Candidate

Philadelphia news reports the death of Mrs. Anna Konigmacher Brumbaugh, wife of Governor candidate Dr. Martin G Brumbaugh. She died at home after two months of illness and had avoided social life, though active in charity and church work.

Philadelphia Associated Press Juen Martin G. Brumbaugh Ellis Paxon Oberholtzer Dr. Brumbaugh

Weather summary Harrisburg and eastern Pennsylvania

Fair to tonight and Tuesday with cooler night air. Gener ally fair for Harrisburg and eastern Pennsylvania with moderate west winds. River Susquehanna near Harrisburg expected to rise or stay near station during tonight and Tuesday, about 1.7 feet. A disturbance moving from the Upper Mississippi Valley toward the St Lawrence Valley caused showers in the Lake region and nearby areas.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Generly Susquehanna Mississippi Valley St. Lawrence Valley Lake Region Upper Ohio Atlantic New Gates

Vacation Telegraph Delivery Offer

A notice urging readers to have the Telegraph mailed during trips away. The service costs six cents a week, same rate as at home, and a postal addressed Circulation Department will receive the next issue.

Advertising builds business through personality and marks

The text argues that personality in merchandise and business, conveyed through advertising, shapes public perception. It compares a trade mark to an individualizing mirror that makes the product stand out, noting people are drawn to distinct goods and well directed newspaper ads build confidence.

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