Governor Brumbaugh Calls For Memorial Day Tribute
Harrisburg May 22 In a proclamation Governor Brumbaugh asks Pennsylvanians to observe Memorial Day May 30 by standing uncovered for five minutes at noon as bells toll and flags fly at half mast. He urges prayer for peace and reverent remembrance of soldiers who died in service to the nation.
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Judge Powell says Roan doubted Frank guilt in Phagan case
In a letter to Governor Slaton and the State prison commission, Judge A G Powell, a former appeals judge, says late Judge Roan, who presided at Leo M Frank's trial, believed Frank was innocent. Powell notes he prepared portions of the court's charge at Roan's request and had intimate knowledge of Roan's views.
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What Should He Take For It
A motorist skids across a street and collides with another vehicle. The judge remarks on the driver’s statement, saying Pardon me, but I am suffering from auto-intoxication. The incident highlights safety and impairment concerns on the road.
Commission Must Work Harrisburg Public Service Board
Governor Brumbaugh urged the new Public Service commission to be a full time business board. Officials sworn in except Edgar R. Kiess who will take oath after his congressional resignation is acknowledged. The body will organize next week with a chair and officers to be named.
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Wheat Prospects Improve Across State Report
Harrisburg reports the May 1 summary shows wheat at 90 percent of the ten year average, up two points from April. Rye and fruits range 92 percent and 90 93 percent respectively with oats seeding up about two percent and clover and timothy near 92 percent. Winter and spring livestock losses rose due to foot and mouth disease.
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Taft Urges Republican Unity and Progressive Return
Former President William Howard Taft told a Kansas City gathering of Republicans that the Progressive party is finished and must rejoin the GOP. He urged leaving past isms behind and predicted a Republican victory in 1916 while urging unity with President Wilson as Americans first.
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Edison’s Telescribe Records Telephone Talks
Thomas A. Edison, aged 68, reports a perfected telescribe that combines telephone and phonograph to record conversations at both ends on a wax record. He claims its main use will be commercial, reducing millions of letters now sent to confirm phone conversations.
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Boston Globe writer recalls memory of grandmother
A Boston Globe columnist reflects on a writer claiming memory of his grandmother at nineteen months old, citing a quip borrowed from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Hands Off Policy Maintained In Mexican Turmoil
President Wilson received confidential briefings from Duval West on the Mexican conflict. The administration will keep a hands off stance while factions fight, protecting foreigners and property and seeking relief where food is scarce. Reports claim victories by Carranza and Villa but no clear decisive advantage emerged.
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