Hollweg Urges Allies to Try Him Instead of Emperor
Former German chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg formally asks the Allied powers to try him rather than Kaiser Wilhelm. He takes responsibility for Germany’s acts and offers himself to the Allies, in a June 24 communication to Premier Clemenceau. He had earlier wished to act on May 20 but waited on government wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg
Associated
Germany
Clemenceau
Fron Bethmann
Painfree Piles and Rupture Treatment Offered by Philadelphia Specialist
Piles and rupture cures promoted as painless non surgical options. Claims include no ether or chloroform, no knives or injections, and guaranteed results in most cases. Treatments conducted Wednesday evenings by Dr. W S Yoder at a Boston hotel from 2 to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 5S. Yoder
Philadelphia
Boston
Former German Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg Faces War Accountability
The former chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg, who led Germany from 1909 to 1917, claims sole responsibility for imperial acts under constitutional law and hopes Allied powers respect this position. He has been linked to possible trials by both German and Allied authorities over war origins and accountability. He resides at Hohenfinow near Eberswalde and is 62 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uberis
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Prince von Buelow
Belgium
Reichstag
Berlin
Germany
von Rbethmann- Hollweg
von Brethmann-Kollweg
Hohenfinow
Eberswalde
Well-Known Pennsylvanian Dies in California
Daniel C. Oyster, a prominent Ridgway resident and two time Elk County sheriff, died Saturday in Los Angeles. He was the county’s only Republican sheriff. Burial is planned in Ridgway later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fr. R. Oyster
Daniel C. Oyster
Los Angeles
Cal
Tanlac credited for curing husband’s gastritis symptoms
Mrs. William Vaughan of Philo reports her husband suffered gastritis and catarrh with sour stomach and brassy taste. After taking Tanlac, per her urging, he improved and all symptoms cleared. Tanlac sold locally by Kramer's and Steever's and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vaughan
Greenway Avenue
Philo
J. I. Gore Co
Tanlac
Kramer's and
Steever’s
Will Try Kaiser on Moral Ground
Amsterdam reports Allied powers will not seek extradition of former Emperor Wilhelm II. The League of Nations will press Holland to ensure he faces an international moral judgment, likely exile or residence restrictions, with no death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Paris
Telegraaf
League of Nations
Herr Hohenzollern
League
Holland
New Cumberland Team Wins Its 17th Battle
The Boy's Brigade of New Cumberland won its seventeenth victory by defeating Royalton A C 12 to 10 in a twilight game. Belmont A C. was edged in a separate match as New Cumberland seeks more games. manager contact via Dial 3248.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
Royalton A. C
Belmont A. C
A. E
Updegraff
Stetler
Martin
B'S
Ge Barney
Bryan
Wee
Royalton
N. Dumbe
Stitler
Kling
Fehl
Mathias
Inch
Lynch
Beckley
Hempt
Beck
Metzler
Stiller
Farney
Spangler
Adam D. Egolf Dies Suddenly at 68 in Camp Hill
Adam D. Egolf aged 68 died suddenly after a short illness at his home in Camp Hill yesterday afternoon. A Harrisburg resident for over thirty years he worked as a contractor and builder before moving to Camp Hill. Survived by wife Anna and son F. L. Egolf of this city he was a Trinity Lutheran Church member. Funeral services at his residence Wednesday at 10 am with burial in Carlisle Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Egolf
Camp Hill
Harrisburg
Anna
F. L. Egolf
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Carlisle Cemetery
Pennsylvania Railroad Concert Company Glee Club gains fourth year
The Pennsylvania Railroad Concert Company marks its fourth year after starting as a rail yard glee club in 1915. Originated by Ira L. Behney with staff from Harrisburg, the group evolved from civilian apparel to formal concerts, performing in multiple towns and earning broad support from the railroad and local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Pennsylvania Railroad Concert Company
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ira L. Behney
Chestnut Street
I. L. Behney
C. N. Jackson
H. W. Keitel
J. E. McMananmy
BE. F. Meek
J. L. Carroll
J. H. Gottschall
R. KE. Bratton
Jacob Schnader
North Second Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Glee Club
James L. Carroll
E. H. Gottschall
J. 4K. McManamy
H. W. Kettel
P. R. R. Glee Club
Altoona
Camp Meade
Camp Colt
Gettesburg
Camp Hill
Downingtown
Elizabethtown
Gap
Goldsboro
Technical High School
Consistory
Majestic Theater
State Capitol
Lewistown
Middletown
Mt. Joy
Mechanicsburg
Milroy
Newport
Parkesburg
Port Royal
Royalton
Thompsontown
Williamsport
Watsontown
York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Concert Company
Traffic on Reading Shows Increase During Last Week
Reading traffic rises last week with Rutherford yards heavy and 3500 cars handled on one day to Lebanon Valley. Of these 1978 loaded east over East Penn. Anthracite trade boomed with 1200 to 1400 cars daily. St Clair shipments 1200 cars on main line and 3100 cars southbound in 24 hours. Consignees asked to unload promptly to return cars to mines.
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Reading
Rutherford
Lebanon Valley
East Penn
St. Clair
Railroad notes and incidents from Reading and Pennsylvania lines
P L Smith on Pennsyl vania Middle division called to Scranton on railroad business. John A Leach 76 Sedalia Missouri died in Denver founder of Locomotive Firemen Enginemen. Reading train jumped tracks near Pottsville. engine returned to tracks. Reading reclamation committee visited Rutherford Reading with repair needs reported. Harrisburg division officials attended safety meeting in Reading. Seventeen day excursions to Atlantic City delayed by car and engine shortages. Victor B Fisher driven engine at Williamsport while engineer rested in his car. Reading stores shop cars in passing sidings at Cleona Palmyra Hum melstown and Lebanon Valley sidings. Over 2 000 cars sidetracked in St Clair yard.
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P. L. Smith
Middle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Scranton
John A. Leach
Sedalia
Denver
Col
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Reading
Pottsville
TF. Weidman
Weidman Sis
Niagara
Falll
Reading Reclamation Committee
Rutherford
Harrisburg
Atlantic City
Williamsport
Victor B. Fisher
Shamokin
Cleona
Palmyra
Hummelstown
Lebanon Valley
St. Clair Yard
Railroad Crew Standings and Assignments Report
Harrisburg and Philadelphia divisions list crews to work after 1 PM and 2:30 PM with designers for engines firemen conductors and brakemen. yard board and passenger service crews noted, plus engineers and firemen needed for several trains and lines in the Middle and Philadelphia divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Dolby
Wiker
Blankenhorn
May
Hoffman
Downe
Casey
Duke
C. W
Leib
Ratherone
Kline
Bomberger
Bowers
E. R. Snyder
Kowatch
Peterman
Schoffstall
Dotrow
Carl
Potter
Blace
Fisher
Bell
Zimmerman
Lentz
Linn
Gemperling
McKee
Reisinger
Renshaw
Harmon
Mabius
Haines
Keil
Arbogast
Dorsett
Dellinger
Shelley
Singer
Geltz
Miller
Middle Division
Branyon
Bretz
Kauffman
Flickenger
Taylor
Scouts Light Huge Bonfire After Parade
Thousands watched as Boy Scout troops paraded through Harrisburg after a Peace Treaty signing and gathered at Capitol Park extension for a large bonfire. Mayor Keister lit the pile while 10,000 spectators looked on from streets and buildings.
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Capitol Park
State
United States
Harrisburg
William H. German
B. Fager
J. Frederick Virgin
Commonwealth Band
Pager
German
Robert Bagnell
Grace Methodist Church
Bagnell
America
Linford Scott
Virgin
Lewis Seymour Mudge
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Keister
Park
Penn- Harris
Walnut
North Streets
Great Coal Saving Record Praises Middle Division Work
A March and April report shows 3405 tons of coal saved on the Middle division of the Pennsylvania railroad. Superintendent J C Johnson commends the men, noting 5.9 percent and 10.3 percent reductions in March and April 1919, respectively, on freight trains and smaller declines in passenger service. Johnson cites lower labor and cash costs and less handling of coal as key benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. C. Johnson
Johnson
Franco American Convention Signed in Paris
Paris reports the Franco American convention was signed Saturday by both governments. The covenant reportedly includes several articles and states that violations of the Peace Treaty by Germany allow France to seek American and British assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Germany
France
Three Fingers Blown Off by Dynamite Cap Accident
Eight year old Nevin Swager of Camp Hill was rushed to Harrisburg Hospital after an explosion from a dynamite cap he struck with a hammer severely injuring three fingers on one hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin Swager
Camp Hill
Harrisburg
Recruiting for overseas to stop on July fifth
Word from Washington says after midnight July 5 no more men will be accepted for service in France or Germany. Many boys planned to go overseas but have delayed, enjoying their last chance to see the battlefields at Uncle Sam's expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Germany
Battefields
Uncle Sam
Meeting for reeducation aid in Harrisburg July 3
A representative of the V Board for re education will be in Harrisburg on July 3 at the Red Cross in the basement of the Harrisburg Library at Front and Walnut streets. He will meet discharged and disabled soldiers to assist with compensation and placement arrangements.
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V Board For Re-Education
Harrisburg
Red Cross
Harrisbur
Front
Walnut Stree
Dressy Wash Suits For Little Fellows In White And Blue
Dressy practical wash suits for children featuring button on pieces with white bodies and blue chambray trousers and full blue or white sets. Middy and sailor styles in white with blue collar and cuffs and blue linen options priced from 2 to 8 years and $2.95 to $5.95.
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Paul Jones
Cravenette Finished Motor Hats for Women
Caps Hats Dives Pomeroy and Stewart advertise Cravenette finished motor hats for women. The moisture proof finish and snug comfortable styles are promoted for outdoor travel and trips. Located on the second floor front of the store.
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Cravenette
Pomeroy & Stewart
Hair Switch Demonstration Sale at Dives Pomeroy
Sale features human hair wigs and transformations with 22 inch 3-stem switches priced at 1 2 and 3 dollars. Items include 24 inch and 26 inch 3-stem switches with moderate prices at Street Floor Rear Dives Pomeroy and Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dives
Pomeroy & Stewart
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Hollweg
DR. W. Ss, Yoder
Rusband
Kaiser
Adam D. Kgooli
Livingston
S. Market Square
I, Price
Railroad News
Pennsy Singers
J. L. Behney
Paul A. Bream
E. F. Meek
Jas. L. Carroll
E. H. Gottsehall
R. BE. Bratton
J. BE. Mc Manamy
R. ©. Smith
F. 8. Bealer
Co. H. Mendenhall
FE. R
C. L. Mathias
J. W. Schaeffer
KE. Latham
W. F. Mell
Geo. B. Anderson
J. E. McManamy
Frank S. Bealer
Dr. L. 8. Howard
Robert C. Smith
Ellis
Stieff Piano House
Market Square
George W. Anderson
A. J. Wagner
W. Black
J. W. Smith
H. Johnson
C. D. Hollenbaugh
W. G. Jamison
W. E. Turbett
H. Alexander
J. Crimmel
F. F. Schreck
J. R. Brinser
J. H. Ditmer
A. C. Allen
D. F. Hudson
H. B. Thomas
C. F. Foust
H. W. Fletcher
R. B. Look
A. H. Kuntz
E. J. Sheesley
S&s
G. L. Huggins
H. Zeiders
P. m
V. C. Gibbons
C. H. Seltz
B. A. Kennedy
J. C. Davis
J. M. Platt
W. FE. Aulthouse
J. &. Verre
B. W. Johnson
A. L. Floyd
FAMO
Famo Co
Detroit
Mich
Croll Keljer
Market St
M. Farney
N. Second Street
Special Fame
AMO
Sundstrand
Sandstrand
Geo. P. Tillotson
Locust St
Orpheum Theater
Oni
Dives,Pomeroy& Stewart
Street Floor
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