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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1915

Page

4

Typhoid cases rise as city probes transmission

Four new typhoid cases on Allison Hill prompt health bureau inquiries. Doctors census patients to trace exposure while sediment tests sweep milk plant sources. Pure Milk Campaign Party tours Susquehanna and Lower Paxton farms, and health officers discuss farm conditions pending more data. Reports to be tabulated but not published before August. In Pittsburgh, Emil Koftz dies after a sidewalk wrestling clash with William Berger. Berger detained. A worker at Auto Transportation Co suffers a crushed finger at Wallace Street plant.

Allison Hill City Health Bureau Pure Milk Campaign Party Susquehanna Lower Paxton Department Raunick Pittsburgh Emil Koftz William Berger North Side Koftz Berger

Abandoned Auto Found in Atlantic City Owned by J. G. Dartt

Atlantic City police report an automobile with Pennsylvania tag 89866 left abandoned by three colored men who are pursued by authorities. The car is owned by James G. Dartt of Chambersburg, who with a younger brother recently traveled to Atlantic City. theft details remain unclear.

Atlantic City J. G. Dartt Chambersburg Atlantic City, & J Pennsylvania Quaker City James G. Dartt A. B. Dartt North Sixth Street Dartt

Submarine H-3 Ashore Near Point Sur California

United States submarine H-3 went ashore five miles south of Point Sur late last night. No injuries or leaks reported. H-3 was en route to San Francisco with H-1 and H-2 for Fourth of July events at Tanama Pacific Exposition, steered off course by strong wind.

U. S California San Francisco Cal United States Point Sur San Diego United States Coast Guard McCulloh Newton

Embroidered sash and cuffs upgrade silk kimono style

A silk kimono gains value and charm with a hand embroidered sash collar and cuffs. Use solid color silk or linen with outline stitch arrowheads and stars in bold floral tones. Dotted swiss adds a summery touch and laundering ease, with care for silk via Castile soap and lukewarm water.

Castile

Notice to Harrisburg Bondholders Redeem Street Paving Bonds

Notice is hereby given to the holders of the Improvement Bonds of the City of Harrisburg that the bonds will be redeemed at the City Treasurer's office on July 1, 1915, at which time interest on all said bonds will cease. Street Paving Bonds Harrisburg Pa June 19 1915

Harrisburg Amt Elm Street Oliver Street Seventeenth Elm Street Green Street Seventeenth Street Sixteenth Street Parker Street Shanklin Alley Hamilton Street Briggs Street Reina Street Kelker Street Bailey Street Fifth Street Berryhill Street Herr Street Miller Street Forster Street Boyd Street Reen Street Verbeke Street Front Street Chayne Street Naudain Street Mifflin Street Logan Street Park Street Orange Alley North Street Boas Street Cumberland Street Macla Street Zarker Street Woodbine Street Turner Alley Eighteenth Street Cameron Street Emerald Street Second Street Eixteenth Street Reed Street 200 Reese Street Owen M. Copelin

Businessmen Are Bulwark of Nation at Harrisburg Lunch

Ed ward F. Trefz of Chicago spoke at the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon, urging action by businessmen as the nation faces an unprecedented condition. He praised railroads for assets added to the country, critiqued excessive laws, warned of inexperienced policymakers, and urged business leaders to select representatives who serve their interests and elevate service over dominance.

United States Edward F. Trefz Chicago Trefz Chamber of Commerce of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Harrisburg Club England Wisconsin America

Democratic leader Ryan estate creditors face 357.80 cash

Philadelphia judge Gummey in Orphans Court adjudicates the estate of Thomas J. Ryan once a Democratic leader and amusement park promoter who died by suicide October 6, 1912. The sole immediate asset for creditors is 357.80, while claims total 108,595.76.

Philadelphia Thomas J. Ryan Gummey Orphans’ Court

Midshipmen Must Testify at Naval Academy Inquiry

The government can compel cribbing inquiry witnesses at the naval academy to testify, a point argued by Congressman Carlin but overruled by the naval court. Defendants retain rights to decline answering questions that may incriminate them. Also noted is the Aldrich-Vreeland emergency currency law, set to expire at midnight despite prior extensions.

Associated Press Annapolis Naval Academy Naval Court Congressman Carlin Washington, D. C Aldrich-Vreeland Federal Reserve

Deaths and Funerals In Harrisburg Area

Carrie Seiders dies at 39 from chronic rheumatism with viewing at Hoover and Son's then removal to Millerstown for funeral tomorrow afternoon. Also notices for Hattie Porter killed by auto with services tomorrow at Mauk Chapel and burial East Harrisburg cemetery. Alexander Daugherty 44 with service at his home and burial East Harrisburg cemetery. Emma C. Wentz 36 of North Fourth street with Saturday funeral at 2 pm and Shoop's church burial. Mary A Wert 77 dies at son's home with funeral at Reformed Church Carlisle and Ashland Cemetery burial.

Carrie Seiders Harrisburg Hoover and Son's North Second Street Millerstown Hattie Porter Monroe Street Charles H. Mauk Kelker E. A. Pyles East Harrisburg Alexander Daugherty Mg Street William N. Yates Fourth Street Church of God Daugherty Wentz Emma C. Wentz Harry JS. Wentz North Fourth Street Riverside Methodist Church Lowden Shoop's Church Mary A. Wert Abraham Wert Albert A. Wert South Nineteenth Street The Reformed Church Carlisle Ashland Cemetery

Dauphin County Aims to Cut Drunkenness Through Cooperation

Dauphin county officials plan to enlist liquor dealers and hotel operators to reduce inebriety and its costly fallout on destitute families. Steward Barber's six month study shows almshouse attendance rising from 130 to 200 monthly in 1915, with 80 children in care today versus 57 last year. Many pension cases involve desertion by drunkards, highlighting a broad social impact.

Dauphin County Board of Poor Directors Steward 9.F. Barber Almshouse Steward Barber Poor Board George Kunkel, Jr George Kunkel Law Library Bailey

Hazers Must Get Out of Annapolis Says Daniels

Secretary Daniels and Rear Admiral Fullam discussed the hazing charges at the Annapolis inquiry into examination irregularities. Daniels warned no clemency and stated anyone hazing will be expelled from the academy.

Hazers Annapolis Daniels Associated Press Washington Fullam Naval Academy Academy

Entente Hopes Falter Over Romania and Bulgaria

Berlin report says future policy of Romania and Bulgaria in the war remains uncertain after talks among Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg Foreign Minister von Jagow and Baron Burian. The quadruple entente’s hopes for military support from Romania and Bulgaria are stated to be materially diminished.

Associated Press Cologne Germany London von Bethmann Hollweg von Jagow Baron Burian Gazette Berlin Rumania Bulgaria

Engagement Announcement of Miss Olga Wiborg and Sidney Fish

New York society notes the engagement of Miss Olga Wiborg youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiborg to Sidney Webster Fish youngest son of Mr. Stuyvesant Fish and the late Mrs. Fish A formal announcement is anticipated after the recent death of Mr Fish's mother Miss Wiborg a leading society figure with prominent connections in Cincinnati New York and London Fish a Harvard graduate 1908 member of elite clubs in New York and descended from Hamilton Fish Peter Stuyvesant and Nicholae Fish

New York New York Society Olga Wiborg Frank Wiborg Sidney Webster Fish Stuyvesant Fish Fish Mr. Fish Miss Wiborg Cincinnati London Harvard Hamilton Fish Peter Stuyvenant Nicholae Fish

Seitz Defends Front Street Eminent Domain Case

City Solicitor Seitz files answer in Harrisburg Front street dispute. He argues the 1869 map defines the line to low water mark and the city may proceed by eminent domain, with petitioners’ action improper. One witness heard, valuations cited. city to present its case next.

Seitz Front Street Harrisburg Dauphin County of Recorder of Deeds Common Council Susquehanna River Slaybaugh North Front Street Watts Forster and Front Streets James Dinger

Asylum Inmate Slain by Another Inmate

Local inquest to determine who delayed notifying authorities after Jacob Milleisen’s death. Funeral services for Milleisen set for Friday at 2 PM from his home 1853 Park Street with Rev. Harry B. King officiating. Burial in Shoop's Cemetery. Undertaker Hoover first informed Mrs Milleisen late yesterday afternoon.

North Third Street Milleisen Park Street Harry B. King Paxton Presbyterian Church Shoop's Eckinger Jacob Milleisen

Revenue Office Busy Place on Closing Day

The last day for payment of revenue taxes and income tax filings drew many callers to Deputy Revenue Collector William Bricker in the Federal Building. Few income tax blanks were requested, Harrisburgers were timely with statements, while Special taxes collected by Harry Vollmer also kept staff busy. A fifty percent penalty was added for unpaid taxes today.

William 8S. Bricker Federal Building Bricker Mr. Bricker

Capitol Hill Notes and State Appeals Schedule

Auditor General Powell announces dismissals for W T Zell C A Kester Fred Balliet and Edgar Hutchins due to reduced clerical funding with July 1 effective date Hutchins on temporary status. Attorney General details final briefs for Supreme Court coal tax appeals and a mandamus case over Clinton county realignment. cases postponed to July 2. Notaries public named Bozak Hugo and Bellman. Capital stock increases for Watt & Shand and Shenandoah Abattoir. Bids opened for the State Industrial Home for Women at Muncy with 24 proposals. awards to be decided in Philadelphia.

Powell W. T. Zell C. A. Kester Reading Fred Balliet Allentown Edgar Hutchins Harrisburg Hutchins Attorney General's Department John Bozak Olyphant Lynch Lawrence R. Hugo McKeesport McKee Justice of the Peace R. H. Bellman New Kensington W. R. Reese Watt & Shand Lancaster Smith Philadelphia

Germans Must Be Crushed Declares Czar

Imperial rescript from Emperor Nicholas pledges renewed effort in the war. He declares the enemy must be crushed for any peace and urges unity with God to secure victory for Russia. British notes report Turkish trench gains in the Dardanelles. In New York a pastor paints his church to save funds for the treasury while preparing a sermon.

Petrograd London Russian Board of Military Supplies Nicholas New York E. E. Beauchamp First Methodist Episcopal Church Whitestone, L. I

Pennsylvania railroad tests new coach cafe car in service

Local officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad and station attaches inspected the new cafe car en route to Erie. Built at Altoona, the car will run between Kane and Erie starting tomorrow and serves meals at tables between seats with no extra fare. It seats seventy and uses alcohol broilers instead of coal. A second use is to serve breakfasts in sleeping cars on trains lacking buffets or dining cars.

Pennsylvania Railroad Erie Kane Altoona Shops Philadelphia

Railroad Earnings For Year Show Large Increase

American railroads report higher net earnings based on April returns to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Total operating revenues reached 230,997,430 while expenses fell to 165,131,384 and taxes to 11,106,595, leaving 54,709,207 as net operating income for rentals interest bonds and improvements across approximately 228,736 miles of line.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Railway Economics United States

Five Special Trains Will Carry Elks to Los Angeles

The Pennsylvania Railroad schedules at least five special trains from New York and other points to Los Angeles for the Elks convention. Harrisburg will host Elks en route west, with trains passing through the city and meetings arranged to greet eastern delegations. Travel itinerary spans thirty days with service to San Francisco and other western points.

Elks Los Angeles Pennsylvania Railroad New York Harrisburg Charles A. Parker Denver and Rio Grande San Francisco

Harrisburg Rail Crew Standings and Arrest Report

Long list of railroad crew assignments across Harrisburg and Philadelphia divisions details engineers, firemen, conductors, flagmen, and brakemen up for various trains and yards. The report notes a Pittsburgh arrest of Bill Bowers on conspiracy charges and confirms Dr. F E Downes starting summer vacation as Pittsburgh and city officials file updates.

Harrisburg Philadelphia Shaub Supplee Long Bissinger Young Snow Smeltzer Hindman Geese Arnsberger Flickinger Fesler Vlagman Donohoe Bogner Moore Stimeling Goose Shultzberger Kane Ferguson Campbell Coleman Baltozer Collins Kope Smith Wissler Mumma Hertzler Potteiger Liebau Zeiders Arnold Rissinger Marlin Frank Myers Baker McHenry Bell Spahr Reese Gen Neers Rudy Houser Meals Stahl Swab Crist Harvey Saltsman Kuhn Pelton Shaver Landis Hoyser Beck Harter Brewer Blosser Weigle Penned Cockerley Maeyer Sholter Snell Bartolet Getty Barkey Sheets Bair Ulsh Bostdorf Schiefer Gnneemen Shirk Pennell Dewees Logan Knight Riley Shuler Lutz Werts Deets Shaffner Goudy Wandling Middle Division Rider McCormick Shellhamer Sweger Smiley Famous Ewing G. L. Fortenbaugh McNally R._H. Fortenbaugh Barren Gingrich Kingsbury Juan Mn. m Morne Barnhart Fortney Tipton Sweeley Pletz Bonowitz King Boyer Fulton Bingaman Anspach Anders Orris Heart Wolfe Shader Carlin Mahaney Miller Kapp Maxton Oder F. E. Downes City

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