Governor Brumbaugh Memorial Day Proclamation Urges Peace
Harrisburg May 22. Governor Brumbaugh issues a Memorial Day proclamation urging Pennsylvanians to stand with uncovered heads for five minutes at noon May 30 as bells toll and flags fly at half-mast. He calls for loyalty, patriotism, and prayers for lasting peace amid war overseas.
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Judge Powell Hints Roan Believed Frank Innocent
In a letter to Governor Slaton and the State prison commission Judge A G Powell says Judge Roan, who presided at Leo M Frank’s trial, often expressed belief in Frank’s innocence. Powell notes he helped prepare portions of the court’s charge at Roan’s request to show Roan’s mindset.
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Auto accident leads to judge remarks on intoxication
A motorist skids across the street and collides with another vehicle prompting a court remark that the driver is suffering from auto intoxication. The judge notes the condition as a factor in the incident.
Public Service commission urged to be a full time business board
Harrisburg May 25 Governor Brumbaugh told the new Public Service commission to devote all available time to duties and act as regulators of public service. The body sworn in except Edgar R Kiess who will take oath after resigning his congress seat. Officials outlined future organization and ongoing cases left by the retiring commission.
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Wheat Prospects Improve in May Dairy Grain Survey
Harrisburg reports the May 1 wheat crop summary shows 90 percent of the 10 year average, up two percent from April. Rye is at 92 percent, fruits 90 to 93, oats seeding up about two percent, and clover Timothy at 92 percent. Winter and spring livestock losses rose due to foot and mouth disease.
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Taft Urges Republicans to Welcome Progressives Back
Kansas City May 22 The time has come for Republicans to receive the Progressives back into the party but they must leave their fads and isms behind. William H Taft former President spoke at a meeting of Republicans and predicted Republican victory in 1916. He urged unity behind President Wilson and said he is first an American.
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Edison’s telescribe records telephone talks
Thomas A Edison, at sixty eight, announces a perfected telescribe blending telephone and phonograph. The device records conversations on wax at both ends of the line, supplying each party with a phonographic record. Edison says it will cut millions of letters now used to confirm calls in business.
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Long memory remark from a Boston Globe writer
A Boston Globe writer recalls childhood memory while reflecting on memory and aging, quoting a Cleveland Plain Dealer line about remembering a grandmother at nineteen months old. The snippet hints at the span of memory and the humor of recalling early life moments.
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Washington Aims for Hands Off Mexico Policy
President Wilson received first hand information from Duval West, the special commissioner, about conditions in Mexican faction controlled areas. The report, not released publicly, supports continuing the administration’s hands off stance while Mexicans battle for supremacy. Both Carranza and Villa claim victories, but no decisive advantage is evident.
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