Kid Mitchell Confesses To Jewelry Theft In New York
Gettysburg, Pa December 1 After extensive questioning Detective Charles H Wilson obtained a statement from Kid Mitchell real name James Clark after recovering hundreds of dollars in stolen jewelry He claims the items were taken from a Lenox Avenue New York City apartment house where he worked as an elevator boy New York authorities are being advised to verify his tale
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Gettysburg
Charles H. Wilson
Mitchell
James Clark
Lenox Avenue
New York City
Wilson
New York
Demand For Anthracite Not Increased Here by Shortage of Bituminous
M. R. Miller of the United Ice and Coil Company reports in Harrisburg that the bituminous coal miners’ strike has not boosted coal demand. He notes no unusual buying and predicts the anthracite supply remains unchanged unless large industrial orders arrive. He adds more locals have stored coal this year than ever before, with few delaying to the last moment.
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M. R. Miller
United Ice and Coil Company
Harrisburg
Mr. Miller
Uisual
Seventy eight Get Pharmacy Licenses
The Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy announced today at the examinations in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia on November 7 and 8, 152 applicants appeared. Fifty nine sought pharmacist registration with thirty four successful. forty four of ninety three assistant pharmacist applicants passed. Next exams will be March 5 and 6, 1920 in Harrisburg. Names of successful pharmacists and assistants include many from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and other towns.
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Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Thomas L. Algeo
Edward Ll. Dwyer
Frank F. Stencil
Harry Nefington St. Randolph
Camden, N. J
Denies Brewers Application in Prohibition Enforcement Case
Kansas City federal judge denies the injunction sought by Muehlach Brewing Co and Kansas City Food Products Co to restrain district attorney and internal revenue officials from intervening in the sale of 2.75 percent Seer beer while lives in New Cumberland, Pa. deaths and local notices follow.
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New Cumberland
Associated Press
Kansas
City
A. S. van Valkenburgh
Muehlach Brewing Company
Kanas
Overland Porch Moves to New Quarters
The Overland sales and service department shifts from Jerry Street to quarters at Cameron and Berryhill Streets, sharing a building now used by the Templar Motor Car Company. Next spring a local Overland firm will operate Toll Brothers Manufacturing, likely relocating in April. Colonel Edward Martin to Speak at Club Harrisburg University members will introduce Col. Martin at an informal dinner on Wednesday, December 3 at 6 p.m. He will speak after the evening meal.
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Overland Porch
Overland Sales and Service Department
Jerry Street
Quaters
Cameron and
Berryhilltreets
Templar Foter Car Company
Overland Company
Toll Brothers Manufacturing
OL. Martin
University of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg University
Olonel Edward Martin
State Commissioner of Health
Colonel Martin
Divorce Granted in John vs Rezi Chram Case
The court today granted a divorce decree in the case of John versus Rezi Chram. Desertion was alleged by the plaintiff.
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John
Rezi
Cat Caught in Trap Attacks Its Mistress
Mrs. Nora Robertson of Waynesboro was bitten badly when a pet cat trapped for groundhog control attacked her arm through a fence hole. The cat, frenzied by pain, tore her arm before helpers freed her. the animal, severely injured, had to be killed.
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Waynesboro
Nora Robertson
North Mountain
Infant Marian Cocklin Funeral in Mechanicsburg
Funeral services for Marian Elizabeth Cocklin infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Cocklin 427 West Main street were held yesterday afternoon at the Church of the Brethren Burial followed in Mechanicsburg cemetery The child aged three months died after a brief illness.
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Mechanicsburg
Marian Elizabeth Cocklin
Robert L. Cocklin
West Main Street
Church of the Brethren
Pleads Guilty in Larceny Case for Mitchell Taswell
Mitchell Taswell pleads guilty to larceny and is sentenced to eight months in jail. The case details indicate a straightforward guilty plea with a short term punishment.
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Mitchell Taswell
Rotary Club to Have Tech High School Team at Luncheon
The Harrisburg Rotary Club will host Tech High School football players at a luncheon at the Penn-Harris Hotel on Monday to honor their season. Principal Dr Charles B Fager and coach Paul Smith will join club members as guests, with songs and stunts planned. The club's Christmas week dinner funds a full club-sponsored event, and charity plans include a December 24 holiday gathering for local children.
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Harrisburg Rotary Club
Penn- Harris
R. A. Enders
C. E. L. Keen
Hammelbaugh
Charles B. Fager
Paul Smith
Rotary Club
William H. Fetter
Bell Telephone Company
North Third Street
Lewis S. Mudge
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Big Brother
Norris S. Longaker
Chestnut Street
Chamber of Commerce
The
Motor Club
Kiwanis Club
Children of the Industrial Home
May Nursery
Sylvan Heights
C. Linford Scott
Fred Reidenour
Floyd Hopkins
Harrisburg Considers Christmas Pageant By Civic Bodies
Civic groups plan a Christmas pageant in Harrisburg aimed at surpassing prior tree celebrations. The idea, praised by a Harrisburg woman, will be discussed this evening at 7 30 at the Chamber of Commerce offices with representatives from various groups attending.
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Harrisburg
Chamber of Commerce
Congress Meets With Big Program Ahead
Congress outlines a broad agenda including treaties with Austria and Poland, a $25,000,000 Colombian pact, and war-ending resolution. Fiscal policy, tariff revision, budget system, federal mediation to avert strikes, and widespread investigations are planned. A dinner at the Pennsylvania Field Club follows.
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Poland
Rhine
Austria
Lodge
Congress
Germany
House
Senate
Navy
Lane-Mondell
Lane
War Department
Watson
Indiana
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Henry Ford
Newberry
Michigan
Senate Democrats
Martin
Virginia
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Underwood
Alabama
Snyder Breaks Some More Records
Auditor General Charles A. Snyder reports Pennsylvania fiscal 1919 revenue from corporate taxes at 52 million with capital stock tax at 16.69 million and loans and gross receipts over 3.8 and 3.25 million respectively. Inheritance taxes net 3.55 million direct and 3.15 million collateral, with a 453 thousand transfer tax. The new year opens with 750 thousand paid in corporate taxes. Attacks on Beaver Valley Traction persist as Ambridge seeks fare rebates while other townships object to increases. R. W. Douglas visits as Allegheny GOP chair. Thirteen veterans join State Police.
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Pennsylvania
Charles A. Snyder
Beaver Valley Traction Company
Pittsburgh
Public Service Commission
Ambridge
John D. Scully
Mt. Carmel
Clarence J. Welskill
Mohnton
Lancaster
Frank C. Mellon
Mrs Boyd to Speak at Bethesda Mission Friday Evening
Mrs John Y Boyd renowned Bible student will address the Bethesda Mission at 107 South Second Street Friday at 8 o clock. Her lectures draw large crowds and attract nationwide attention. She will select a popular topic and the public is welcome with no admission charged.
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John Y. Boyd
Bethesda Mission
South Second Street
Mrs Katharine K Dyer Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Katharine K Dyer of 511 Hamilton street died last evening at home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev John H Mortimer officiating. Burial is private in Harrisburg Cemetery following services at the home. Survived by two sons Ross and Howard and a daughter Viola of Harrisburg, plus four sisters and two brothers.
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New Cumberland
Singleton
Bridge Street
Harrisburg
Army Reserve Depot
Edith Ross
Florida
M. A. Hoff
Katharine K. Dyer
Hamilton Street
John H. Mortimer
Boundary dispute delays road work in Hanover townships
A petition seeking a court ordered boundary viewers panel was filed to establish the East and West Hanover line. Viewers named are Warren J. Daniels, Samuel F. Witmer, South Hanover township, and William Look of Lower Paxton township.
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East
West Hanover
Warren J. Daniels
Samuel F. Witmer
South Hanover Township
William Look
Lower Paxton Township
Kolchak Harassed By Partisans After Retreat
London reports Admiral Kolchak head of the All Russian government retreats rapidly with no defensive works west of Strutsk. Partisan bands harass him as he protects himself with a 3000-strong bodyguard, the Soviet dispatch from Moscow states.
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Associated Press
London
Kolchak
Strutsk
Moscow
Missionary Society Christmas Bazar at Zion Church
The Kugler Women’s Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church holds its annual Christmas sale on Wednesday December 3 at 319 Market Street. It opens at 10 a.m. with fancy articles a food table and a candy and nuts table.
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Kugler Women's Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church
Market Street
Saccharin Harmful When Used for Sugar
Article discusses saccharin as a sugar substitute with harmful effects on nutritive value. State laws prohibit sale and manufacture of all non alcoholic drinks sweetened with saccharin and the preparation and sale of fruit syrups containing the substitute. Dr Raunick recommends molasses syrups and jellies with active food ingredients.
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Raunick
U-boat on rocks near New London harbor
The U S submarine R 6 was blown on Black Ledge at the mouth of New London harbor during a Sunday gale and remains on the rocks. Wrecking offers to assist the naval authorities have been declined, but authorities expect the vessel may be freed.
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Associated Press
New London
Celebrate Victory At Edison Junior High Victory Program
To honor their first win over Edison Junior High School, a special Camp Curtin program was held this morning in the auditorium with songs, cheers and addresses.
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Edison
Camp Curtin
Train With Volunteer Coal Miners and Guards Derails in Kansas
A Kansas National Guardsmen train with volunteer coal strip pit workers derailed near Hum bolt due to an open switch. No injuries reported and the train resumed to Pittsburg after hours. About 1300 soldiers and volunteers arrived. uniforms showed overseas division insignia. Also, Mrs Harriet G Blackford died in Buffalo after brief illness, survived by son, brother, and two sisters.
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Kansas
Associated
Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas National Guardsmen
Humbolt
Plan New Chemistry Classes At Central High
Elementary chemistry courses will be offered Monday and Thursday evenings each week at Central High School. Professor B W Soul will teach, announced by Professor C C E Zorger, supervisor of special activities in the city school system.
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Central High School
B. W. Soul
CC. E. Zorger
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David Fibus
Fred J. Powaloski
Rebecca Bornstein
Allen L. Dinger
Wilmer M. Eby
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Joseph C. Fleisher
Eli_N. Green
Florence M. Greeninger
William H. Gross
Hyman Joffe
Louis Alex. Kessler
Karl F. Koenig
Thomas J. McFadden
Max Larloff
Isidor Rebarber
Charles KE. Johnson
Pennsgrove
N. J
Lee G. Cordier
Lima
Ohio
Chicago
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Tech High
Pennsylvania Field Club
Penn Harris
Snyder
New Jersey
Jersey
Dr. Wernet
Wernet Dental Mfg. Co
Beekman St
N.Y
Dauphin
Thrift Club
United States
Dauphin Deposit Trust Company
Dauphin Deposit Thrift Club
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Federal Reserve System
American Red Cross
Pennsylvania Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
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