Germans May Yet Gave Themselves on War Fronts
The London press devotes more space to the battles in the eastern theater than Flanders as little change persists in the west. Germans in Belgium hold defensive lines while rumors of rear-guard withdrawals surface, tied to reports of Russian success. King George visits France, hailed as the first British monarch with armies on the field in 171 years since George II.
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London
Flanders
Belgium
George
France
George II
Excavation Plan for Freight Depot Site in April
About 50 000 cubic yards of material must be removed for a freight depot project. The work includes 2000 feet of sewer piping and 2500 feet of concrete for a retaining wall along Second and Mulberry streets to support tracks beyond Third street. A 16 inch gas main will be moved from Meadow Lane to Mulberry and Second streets. Bid openings suggest possible early award before April 1 with bids from around forty contractors. J Borden Harriman of New York dies in Washington after a long illness.
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Mately
M. Harvey Taylor
Second Street
Mulberry Street
Third Street
Harrisburg Gas Company
Meadow Lane
Mulberry
Second Streets
B. Harriman
Washington, D. C
J. Borden Harriman
New York
Musterole relief advertised for sore throat and aches
An old fashioned mustard plaster ad promises relief without blistering. Musterole, a white oil of mustard ointment, claims quick pain relief for sore throats, bronchitis, stiffness, rheumatism and many aches. Available in 25c 50c and 2.50 hospital sizes from Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
War stamp act details flood Harrisburg offices and banks
The article explains the Democratic tax up to five hundred thousand dollars, with widespread opposition and stamp shortages delaying sales. Deputies Bricker and federal offices struggle to supply denominations, while businesses face arrest risk without stamps. Beer stamps arrive late but are handled by officers overnight. The war tax affects a wide range of goods and services, from cosmetics to telephone messages, with specific rates for wines, beer, tickets, bonds, and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
William 8. Bricker
Bricker
Federal
It Will Cost You More to Phone Under the New Tax
The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania prepared to collect a one cent tax on all messages 15 cents or more. A coin box modification, new billing routines, and notices with monthly bills were issued to explain the tax. The law charges the tax to the payer of the message, with the company handling collection. A separate riot-like scene in New York saw over 10,000 people storming IRS offices to obtain war tax stamps, with 20,000 expected to receive stamps by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricker
Federal Building
S. B. Watts
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Bell Telephone Company
Telephone Company
Mr. Watts
New York
United States Internal Revenue
Anderson
Department of Labor and Industry
Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania
State Capitol
Reading Bridge and Warehouse Company
Reading
Elk Natural Gas Company
Pittsburgh
W. B. McLean Mfg. Company
William A. Cartwright
H. M. Hare
Lewis W. Kay
W. E. Perrin
C. E. Sheesley
M. P. Johnson
Bart B. ‘Drum
James D. Miller
William J .E. Koons
Loganton
White Deer
M. A. Abelson
Max Cohen
Capital City Junk Company
Capitol
Public Service Commissioners
Virginia
Boies Penrose
State Department
Conscience Fund Insights and State Finances Report
Pennsylvania reports a small conscience fund intake of 231.40 in 1914, down from 531.10 the prior year, while overall receipts exceed the previous year by 898,663.75 due to litigation follow ups and tax shifts. The piece also covers proposed appeals by the State Bureau of Medical Education, upcoming expense filings, a statewide industrial directory plan, and various charter, tax, and regulatory updates across departments.
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Pennsylvania
Auditor General's Department
State Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure
Philadelphia
Attorney General's Department
Levitz Etter engagement announced at Steelton party
Miss Rosie D Levitz of Steelton and Samuel S Etter of Palmyra were engaged at a party at the home of Miss Levitz brother in Steelton. Etter is a Palmyra News Agency proprietor and a young businessman. The wedding date was to be announced, with many Steelton friends in attendance and refreshments served to about forty guests.
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Rosie D. Levitz
Steelton
Samuel S. Etter
Palmyra
Mr. Etter
Richard B. Levitz
East Wiedmans
Lebanon
Ager
Miss Levitz
Ida Levitz
Leba
Jacob Levin
Manning Drawing Plans for Park in Steelton
The Municipal League of Steelton backed park development including Luther R Kelker park and a system of playgrounds at its fifth annual meeting. Landscape architect Warren Manning will draft plans after council approval, with tree planting and drives to be funded if surveys are arranged. The group also supported Cottage Hill playground improvements and noted a police order about tailgate riding, adjourning after officer elections.
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Luther R. Kelker
Municipal League of Steelton
Co. S. Davis
League
Charles R. Holton
Boroug
Highway Committee of Council
Warren H. Manning
Harrisburg
Manning
Holton
Municipal League
Cottage Hill
Burgess Wigfield
Harry C. Wright
T. T. McEntee
H. L. Dress
G. M. Long
Child dies at home near Iron Mine school
Dorothy Landis eleven daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Landis died at her home Sunday funeral services tomorrow at 1 at the house burial in Geyers Cemetery New Rescue Mission rumor Redeemers Army to take over SaRsUe Mission near Samuel Iley Council meets Church of God parsonage Official Board meets Methodist Church tomorrow Harrisburg Railway resumes track laying near Middletown car shops Whitman baker injured when horse shied yesterday
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Dorothy Landis
J. C. Landis
Iron Mine School
Geyer
J. M. Berton
the Redeemer's Army
Salvation Army
Redeemer’s Army
Samuel Iley
Council of the Church of God
Methodist Church
Harrisburg Railway
Middletown
Whitman
M. G. Whitman
STEELTON SNAPSHOTS Highlights of local events and meetings
W C T U members plan to hear Rev Dr Henry W Stough at the tabernacle this evening meeting at Mrs Mountzs Pine street at 530. Five foreigners arrested Thanksgiving eve paid costs and were released after a South Third street disturbance. W C T U meets tomorrow at 230 at Mrs O Briens 41 South Second street instead of the First Methodist Church. The Trio Club plans a dance in Orpheum hall tomorrow night. Interest grows in a foreign language school led by Rev J H Roger with 89 students last evening, nine women. Captain William Crump will call for High School basketball candidates later this week. The Ladies Aid Society of St Johns Lutheran will hold its annual bazar December 3 at the market house. Main Street Stars beat Station Stars 48 to 0. Anthony Wren, John Morton, and John Skof starred.
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Stough
Highspire
Tabernacle
Henry W. Stough
Christian Temperance Union
J. H. Roger
William Crump
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Main Street
Anthony Wren
John Morton
John Skof
Hunter Named Assistant General Manager at Elliott-Fisher
Harrisburg residents learn that C. H. Hunter has been appointed assistant general manager of the Elliott-Fisher Company in Harrisburg. He has long been with the firm and is active in Colonial Country Club affairs, especially the golf improvements underway at the club’s links.
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Harrisburg
C. H. Hunter
Elliott- Fisher Company
Hunter
Colonial Country Club
Mummers Parade Workers Meet to Plan Prizes and Timing
Harrisburg Mummers' Association subcommittees meet tonight to discuss securing contributions for prizes and decide parade timing for New Year's Day. The association holds a regular meeting tomorrow night at the Mayor's Office. Clarence O. Backenstoss, chief marshal and publicity chair, sent thank you letters to local newspapers for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Mummers’ Association
Clarence O. Backenstoss
Insanity Battle Shapes Smith Murder Case In Court
Youthful Edward G. Smith’s sanity trial unfolds as jail staff and others testify of his odd behavior since a jailyard hanging. Experts and witnesses describe grim habits while Judge McCarrell oversees jurors as they decide if Smith is legally sane to stand trial for his grandfather’s murder. Minor cases adjourned as proceedings continue.
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Edward G. Smith
Smith
Pascal Hall
Clinton Beigle
Bertram R. Speas
John 2. Bush
McCarrell
Albert Johnson
Emma Stager
Walter Crook
President says no peace message from Queen of Holland
President Wilson stated that Henry Van Dyke, the minister to the Netherlands, will visit the White House tomorrow and, as far as he knows, brings no peace message from the queen of Holland.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Henry van Dyke
Netherlands
White House
Holland
New Olive Oil Face Cream Claims Rose Glow
An advertisement touts a rich olive oil face cream from Golden Real Drug Store. It promises rose leaf glow, velvety softness, smooth texture, even color, and suitability for enlarged pores pimples and blemishes without causing hair growth.
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Golden Real Drug Store
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Malden
Mass
Kaw
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
McClain
Alter
Beaver Valley
Water Supply Commission
N. R. Buller
Little Dan Cupid
Martin Albert Miller
Minnie Jeanette Hoffman
Johnstown
Recorder of Register of Wills
Royalton
Oderlid
Enhaut
South Wront Street
Samuel
Etter
First Reformed Church
Clarence Kelley
Nora Gribble
South Front Street
Sara Markley
Dorothy Koppenhaver
Lillian Riest
Anna Shaffer
Estella Noll
Dorothy McCoy
Mary Hager
Jennie Hager
Marian Vanbaugh
Norah Gribbel
W. P. Noll
Gribbel
Steelton Personals
Catherine McCurdy
Annie McCurdy
Evelyn Gambler
Beechy Wood School
William Sadlers
Carlisle
Lassie Chronister
Mt. Holly
William Warner
South Second Street
Maude Schick
Sunbury
Elliott-Fisher
H. Hunter
Schences Mandrake
J. H. Schenck & Son
New House
North Front Street
Steelton, Pa
Fackler’s Furniture and Carpet House
Fackler’s
Derry Street
Hall
Hell
Equitable Life Assurance Society
John T. Shirley
Union Trust Building
Harrisburg, Pa
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