Many Firemen Will Come To Steelton Parade
Ten out of town fire companies from Harrisburg Carlisle and Highspire will participate in Steelton's Independence Day parade next Monday. Reading companies canceled due to another engagement. A new parade route avoids steep hills and floats division declines prizes. Chief Marshal Smith and aides meet Friday to finish street arrangements.
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Steelton
Harrisburg
Carlisle
Highspire
Reading
Harrisburg Street
Pine
Chambers
Marshal Smith
Widow's Home Destroyed by Fire Guts South Fourth Street
Fire Chief John E. Shupp Jr reports an overheated chimney caused last night's blaze that gutted Mrs. H. A. Walters widow’s home at 321 South Fourth Street. Damage is about 1000 dollars with partial insurance. water pressure hampered firefighting as Mrs Walters fainted and was treated after being restrained from reentering the burning house. A surprise party was held last night at the Lock House for Dewald Reinhard with guests listed.
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John E. Shupp, Jr
H. A. Walters
South Fourth Street
Shupp
Dewald Reinhard
Lock House
Steelton
Bertha Levin
Catherine Chambers
Margueriet Cummings
May Blade
Catherine Murphy
Sara Chambers
Frank Hoffman
Clem Kelley
Herman Leisman
Charles Mutzabaugh
Weimer Reinhard
Dowald Reinhard
Joseph Chambers
Pat Murphy
Tom Reinhard
LeRoy_O'Donnell
Beatrice
Harry Reinhard
Robert
Curtin O'Donnell
Charles
Mary Reinhard
Sunday school outing from St. Peters Lutheran Church
The St. Peters Lutheran Church Sunday school classes led by Miss Matilda Nisley and Miss Alice Klugh held a Clifton Springs picnic yesterday. They departed at 10:22 and returned at 5:00 via the Reading railroad. Students and family members listed include Hazel Wiedner Hannah Sharreto Katie Bucker Grace Diemler Martha Bergstresser and many others. Mr and Mrs T R Wagner visited their daughter in Lancaster after a month away. John Martin left for Mechanicsburg. Mrs Harry Weisenberger and daughter visited Mrs J B Bowman in Washington. The Mite Society of the Church of God met at Miss Markley’s home on Main Street.
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Matilda Nisley
Alice Klugh
Clifton Springs
Reading
Hazel Wiedner
Hannah Sharreto
Katie Bucker
Grace Diemler
Martha Bergstresser
Fannie Hauk
Margaret Rherer
Fannie Berger
Violet Strock
Gertrude Rherer
Florence McCann
Annie Nickey
Jeanette Brown
Ann Rherer
Helen Gotschall
Sylvia Hatz
Marion Croll
Russel Romberger
George Fuller
Rudolph Kresh
Percy Kline
Irvin Fuller
George Fashnacht
William Brown
Maxwell Brandt
Mary Klugh
Elizabeth Seltzer
Emma
Abramoska
Elyria Ohio
T. R. Wagner
BE. R. Byrely
Lancaster
John Martin
Mechanicsburg
Harry Weisenberger
Washington
J. B. Bowman
Mite Society of the
Church of God
Steelton Snapshots and Local Society Notes
Steelton Council, Order of Independent Americans, will elect officers this evening. The Oriental degree team will discuss plans for Monday's parade. Fireworks crackdowns follow complaints about small boys. fines to $25. Edith Snell funeral held at South Second Street home with burial in Baldwin Cemetery.
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Jonas G. Diffenderfer
Horace Bailey
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Fred Wirfield
Mohn Street
Steelton
Edith Snell
William Snell
South Second Street
G. N. Lauffer
W. N. Sanderson
Baldwin Cemetery
Building outlay nears a million in 1915 totals
The article notes a near one million building outlay with May at 326,025 and June lagging behind May. Key large permits include Camp Curtin Methodist church 45,000 Standard cane company 40,000 Christ Lutheran church 22,000 and Charles C Stroh 20,000. Monthly totals and permit counts for 1915 list January 57,5? February 88,425 March 152,750 April 65,500 May 326,025 and June 221,960 with varying permit counts.
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Camp Curtin Methodist Church
Standard Cane Company
Christ Lutheran Church
Charles C. Stroh
Eeee
Thrift Campaign Planned Across Great Britain
The parliamentary drive for national war thrift will be led by a large committee with joint presidents Premier Asquith Andrew Bonar Law and Arthur Henderson. The group will include top figures from both Houses as it promotes public meetings a personal canvass and pamphlets on thrift.
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Associated Press
London
Asquith
Andrew Bonar Law
Arthur Henderson
House of Lords
House of Commons
Arrest Japanese statesmen spark corruption probe
A sweeping judicial investigation is ordered after the arrest of two members of the House of Representatives on corruption charges. The arrests have caused a sensational reaction across Japan.
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Associated Press
Tokio
House of Representatives
Japan
Man Killed by Train Near Gap Station
William Henry aged about 45 of Gap, below Lancaster, died in hospital after being struck by a train on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Gap station. He suffered a badly cut right leg and internal injuries. The incident occurred June 30, as reported by The Telegraph Marietta Pennsylvania.
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Marietta
William Henry
Gap
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gap Station
Wedding of Champ Clark Draws Missouri Figures to Bowling Green
The Honey Shuck lawn wedding of Champ Clark’s bride drew a massive Missouri and national guest list to Bowling Green. Officials reported crowds, decorated streets, and a dry town menu featuring ices and salads as preparations included two 27 foot tables and sleeping cars in the railroad yards to house guests.
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Clark
Bennett
Honey Shuck
Robert 8. Boyd
Louisville
Clark Home
Wilson
Missouri
Congress
New Orleans
Bowling Green
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier- Journal
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Democratic National Committee
Congressman Mann
Chicago
House of Representatives
Col
George Harvey
Reed
Stone
Major
Pike County
Honey Shack
Champ Clark
Boosters’ Club
Asquith Refuses to Talk on Peace Question
London June 30 3 30 p m Premier Asquith replied in the House of Commons to a query about terms for peace He declined to add to his public statements stating it would not be in the public interest to do so The question came from David Mason a Liberal yesterday.
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Associated Press
London
Asquith
House of Commons
David Mason
Bar Association weighs contingent fee rules in writing
Cape May New Jersey June 30 The Pennsylvania Bar Association held a morning session focused on contingent fees. J Barry Colohan Jr, committee chair, urged all contracts be in writing with a copy filed in court. The committee report was adopted and legislators will be asked to pass the act.
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Cape May
N. J
Pennsylvania Bar Association
J. Barry Colohan, Jr
President to Stay at Cornish Until German Reply
President Wilson plans to remain at Cornish New Hampshire until the German reply to the second American note on submarine warfare is received. The White House has no definite information on arrival time and earlier plans projected a July 6 return.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Eee
State Treasury Faces Alarm Over Revenue Shortfall
A year-end warning from the State Treasurer details shrinking General and Sinking Funds, reliance on transfers from inactive banks, and deposits withdrawals as departments brace for payments. He cites no coal tax relief soon and warns many bank accounts may be closed to meet current obligations, urging bankers' awareness.
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Treasury
Highway Department
Board of Revenue Commissioners
General Fund of the Treasury
Millions Drop Into Nation's Treasury on Deficit Race
Washington June 30 This was the final day of the government's fiscal year as large sums flowed into the Treasury in a race against the deficit. By daybreak the deficit stood at 79 million with about 40 million of income tax collected. final receipts may push the total below the yearly balance. Last year 32 million entered the Treasury on June 30.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
County Commissioners Attack New State Laws in Session
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania June 30 The State county commissioners condemned last Legislature acts forcing counties to pay bills with delayed state reimbursement and criticized roads laws affecting township road matters The Water Commission was censured for delays on bridges over small streams They denounced trivial bills and Governor's post adjournment actions A recess for action on bills to allow review was urged and courteous road terms were attacked Buffalo New York June 30 Herbert Donaldson Harrisburg and Miss Nellie Sheehy Erie Pa obtained a marriage license late Tuesday in Niagara Falls New York
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Associated Press
Stroudsburg
Water Commission
Buffalo
N. Y
Herbert Donaldson
Harrisburg
Nellie Sheehy
Erie, Pa
Niagara Falls
Teutons Pressing Russian Retreat In Galicia
Forces pressure a Russian retreat as Teutons press in Galicia with Bolshevik munitions and supply concerns. Austrian activity on the Italian front persists while German submarines claim two Norwegian vessels. British gunboats bombard Turkish ports Chesmeh Lidia Aglesia. Balkans diplomacy unsettled. Scutari occupation noted. western front mostly quiet beyond limited trench recoveries.
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Board of
Galicia
Tyrol
Trentino
Gieso
Gambuskenneth
Mydlens
Chesmeh
Lidia
Aglesia
Balkans
Rumania
Bulgaria
Scutari
Vosges
Allies Make Big Gains in the Dardanelles and Arab Rising Fears
Paris reports a notable Allied advance in the Dardanelles with French troops under General Gourard earning praise. Turkish resistance remains light, reinforcements scarce, and supply lines strengthen for the Allies. A reported Arab uprising is linked to German officers aiding in Palestine and Senussi leadership in Tripoli. Berlin confirms Russian retreat from the Vistula and Zamose.
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Dardanelles
Associated Press
Paris
Gourard
Athens
Jaffa
Palestine
Tripoli
Berlin
London
Vistula River
Zamose
Lublin
Russian
Poland
Businessmen Debate Peace Tribunal Plan Referendum
New York June 30 Bus inessmen nationwide to express views on inland lands stability after the war. The Chamber of Commerce of the United States board voted to referendum the question to every state including Hawaii Porto Rico and the Philippines on joining a league of nations and submitting disputes to a judicial tribunal for hearing and judgment as proposed by ex President Taft.
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Associated Press
New York
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
National Chamber
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
United States
League of Nations
Taft
Ship Annie Larsen Seized Over Munitions Cargo
Hoquiam Washington June 30 the three masted schooner Annie Larsen with four thousand old style Springfield rifles and 1 000 000 dumdum bullet loaded cart ridges arrived short of provisions and water. Deputy Customs Collector Sebastian seized the vessel and she lies in charge awaiting Seattle instructions. Some authorities doubt the manifest noting San Diego to Topolobampo Mexico and suspect contraband destined for a European belligerent.
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Associated Press
Hoquiam
Wash
Annie Larsen
R. L. Sebastian
Seattle
San Diego
Cal
Topolobampo
Mexico
Larsen
Peace in Mexico Now Possibility Emerges
Washington officials report unofficial word that Generals Villa and Obregon may meet within two weeks to discuss terms of peace. Jose Isabel Robles, Gutierrez’s former war minister, says talks could ease the Mexican crisis and avert U S intervention as Huerta’s campaign grows. General Angeles seeks Washington views while Wilson stays in New Hampshire.
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Washington
D. C
Jose Isabel Robles
Eulalio Gutierrez
Villa
Obregon
Robles
Huerta
Mexico
General Angeles
Wilson
New Hampshire
DuPont Pushes Mutualization Of Equitable Life
General T Coleman DuPont who recently gained control of the Equitable Life Assurance Society favors mutualization of the company. He wrote Frank Hasbrouck New York State superintendent of insurance stating mutualization plans are under consideration but offered no details.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
T. Coleman DuPont
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Frank Hasbrouck
DuPont
The Price of Success and Neurasthenia Cures
An advertisement discusses neurasthenia as a costly toll of success and describes symptoms such as nervous exhaustion irritability and worry. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood nourishing tonic with a plan to build the blood and notes anemia prevention. It offers free books via the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York if the paper is mentioned.
Mechanics Trust Company Financial Statement June 1915
Harrisburg firm reports assets totaling 1.70 million dollars with reserves of 413,479.00 and trust funds of 175,971.25. The balance sheet lists cash, securities, loans, mortgages, and liabilities including capital stock of 300,000.00 and deposits under various trust accounts. Notary sworn figures certify accuracy as of June 29 1915.
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Fustuer
Ovsccne
Lee Binin
Akiata
Cnnsylvania
Pennsylvania
County of
Daun
J. C. Motter
S Motter
Fornwald
B. F. Burns
Geo
E. Etter
Samuel Kunkel
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Bentz-Landis Auto CO
Logan Street
Harrisburg, PA
Middletown
Middletown Personals
Great Britain
Mrs. Clark
Conditon
Teutons
Vistula
Gutierrez
Carranza
Mechanics Trust Company
Market Streets
Daukin County
Resources Reserve Fund
the Dauphin Deposit Trust Company
Market Street
Donald McCormick
Robert McCormick
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