Rumanians Losing Hope to Save Bucharest from German Advance
London reports dwindling belief that Romanian forces can defend Bucharest on the Argeciu line as Von Mackensen pushes across the Danube. German strategy to envelop Romanians on both flanks and sever main armies gains momentum with Campulung capture and new supply links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Argechu
Campulung
Torzburg
von Mackensen
Danube
Lake Grinko
Mackensen
Itenitza
Mackensey
Bucharest
Argeciu
Belgium
Brialmont
Battle for Chihuahua City Ends with Villa Forces In Control
Refugees recount a multi day siege as Villa forces attacked Chihuahua City from three directions and captured key targets including Trevino's artillery. The city briefly changed hands multiple times with prison and surrounding areas fiercely contested. General Trevino reportedly retreated near the city awaiting reinforcements while Villa casualties and positions remained unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevino
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Villa
Murguia
Coronel Hill
Round House
Bell
Armistice Arranges Ceasefire After Greek Civilian Toll
In Athens on December 1, Spanish and Dutch ministers helped convene a meeting at the French legation where the cabinet and entente diplomats discussed terms. An armistice was agreed and firing stopped. The casualty count is not known though many civilians were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
London
Entente
Polish Soldiers' Work Displayed In City Lecture
Balzie kiewicz's bronze works and a new line of stuffed dolls by wounded Polish soldiers will be showcased at the Technical high school auditorium. Miss Henrietta Ely of Philadelphia will lecture on Poland and items including dolls cards searfpins and scena facture will be sold after the talk starting at 8 15 pm to benefit the Newsboys' Association and foreign residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balziekiewicz
Pederewski
Warsaw
Technical High School
Bender
Newsboys’ Association
Announce Marriage of Miss Tress and Mr Groom
A wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr and Mrs John Tress 308 South Second street Thanksgiving evening at 4 o clock. Miss Helen Tress married Albert Groom of this city with Rev Ellis N Kremer officiating. The couple will reside at 30814 North Second street after a trip to Philadelphia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tress
South Second Street
Helen Tress
Albert Groom
Ellis N. Kremer
Reformed Salem Church
Lillian Tress
Roy Sheldrake
Philadelphia
Joseph Blackburn
Lenola
N. J
John Pasco
Johnstown
Nelson Tress
Washington
Denehey-Wahl
Mary Alma Wahl
Duncanjnon
Robert H. Denehey
Smithfield Street Methodist Church
Pittsburgh
Thomas Charlesworth
Denehey
William R. Denehey
North Front Street
Martinsburg Pair Wed in Martinsburg Marriage
Miss Julia Elizabeth Coyle daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Coyle of Martinsburg West Virginia and Ira Carroll Kline of the same city were married at 2 30 this afternoon at the Zion Lutheran parsonage Pine street Harrisburg by Rev S Winfield Herman There were no attendants They will honeymoon in the Cumberland Valley The couple will reside in Martinsburg Mrs Kline sings in the St John Lutheran Church choir Mr Kline is a prominent business man and volunteer fireman The Harrisburg assemblies schedule is announced with dates and details for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Elizabeth Coyle
J. W. Coyle
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ira Carroll Kline
Harrisburg
Zion Lutheran Church
Pine Street
S. Winfield Herman
Cumberland Valley
Kline
St. John's Lutheran Church
W. R. Kline
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association
King of Greece to Give Up Big Guns to Allies
Athens reports the King of Greece agrees to surrender artillery as demanded by Admiral Du Fournet. Allied troops are withdrawing from Piraeus and have begun leaving the Zea Pier with only about 800 guards remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Athens
London
du Fournet
Piraeus
Zappeion
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered for Deafness Claims
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, promising one hundred dollars for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It notes treatment requires constitutional remedies and includes product pitches for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Railroad Trainmen Plan New Year Parade in Harrisburg
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen announces a New Year celebration in Harrisburg with an eight hour law parade on January 1 morning and a mummers' celebration in the afternoon. A planning committee led by Frank C. Mordan will organize the event with meetings December 8 and 11 at 1152 Market Street and Fackler's Hall Thirteenth and Derry Streets. The demonstration aims to be the most elaborate labor parade yet, with prizes for best float and largest union turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Henry B. Bent
George S. Comstock, Jr
Carl B. Ely
Henderson Gilbert
Vance C. McCormick
Frank A. Robbins, Jr
Masonic Hall
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
White Block Lodge
No. 127
Fackler’s Hall
Frank C. Mordan
William Barbour
George Bamford
William Donacher
Charles Zimmerman
Joseph Wagner
Clarence Miller
John Mauffair
William Peters
Market Street
Fackler's Hall
Thirteenth
Derry Streets
Harrisburg and Enola Divisions Rail Crews Standing and Assignments
Detailed standings show crews and up lists for Philadelphia Division lines at Harrisburg and Enola, with engine, fireman, conductor, and brakeman assignments. Middle Division crews and first departures after certain times are listed, along with names of up personnel and forthcoming Altoona entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Tennant
Simmons
Black
Brubaker
Gray
Sober
Downs
Hogentogler
Grass
Baer
Dohner
Johnson
Achey
Powers
Dietrich
Walters
Shimp
Penwell
Strickler
Swart
Baker
Hepner
J. Walker
Eckrich
Thomas
Wilson
Kimberling
Beale
Wilt
Crosby
Penner
McNaughton
Knupp
Houdeshel
Brink
T. W. Cox
Hummer
Albright
Bomberger
Leppard
Grove
Asper
Howard
Peters
Sjr
Sellers
Pensyl
Crone
Seagrist
J. R. Rumberger
Linn
Eckert
Kunkle
Vlagman
Anderson
McNaight
Beers
Yohn
Reed
Murray
George Campbell
Jury
Cameron
Kraft
Rowe
Ryder
Kowatch
Wright
Blessing
Sayford
Matson
Machamer
Gibbons
Ewing
Yinger
Landis
Hoyler
Beck
Brewer
Malaby
Trodgers
Snyder
Loy
Brady
Desch
Graham
Eyde
McKillips
Hitz
Peiffer
Snell, Jr
Fleisher
Blottenberger
Enola
Brenner
McDermott
Hoopes
Kearney
Quentzler
Eichelberger
Shade
Whitington
Gayman
Hastings
Mumma
Funk
Altoona
Rider
Hill
Bower
Kling
Reese
Wilhelm
Myers
Bryan
Smith
Brandt
Hall
Hinkle
Liddick
Wichelberger
Pene
Karl Steward Dies Prominent Harrisburg Lodge Member
Karl Steward 47 a longtime Harrisburg resident and key figure in the Day Rudy stained glass firm died after a year of illness. He led the National Art Glass Manufacturers Association and served as state commander of the Sons of Veterans. Funeral at Bethlehem Church followed by burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Survived by wife, mother, sister, and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
York County
la. Day Rudy Company
C. Day Rudy
Steward
National Art Glass Manufacturers Association
United States
Canada
Sons of Veterans
John F. Hartranft
Royal Arch Masons
Zembo Temple
Jece Lodge
B. P. O. Ellis
Harrisburg Sportsmen's Association
Pennsylvania Sportsmen's Association
Dauphin County Court
J. Bradley Markward
Bethlehem Church
Harry Nelson Bassler
Second Reformed Church
Notable Lookalikes Stir Creek City Streets
Funeral services for Frank P. Hall, 65, will be Tuesday at 2 PM in Mechanicsburg. He leaves a widow, son Floyd, and daughter Martha. Burial at Silver Springs Cemetery with Rev. H Hall Sharp officiating. The piece also describes humorous anecdotes about Mr. Steward and Congressman Kreider, noting repeated mistaken identities in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E
Jacob W
Mr. Steward
Aaron
Kreider
Frank P. Hall
Washington Street
Mechanicsburg
Floyd
Martha
Silver Springs
H. Hall Sharp
Trinity Lutheran Church
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Zemeto CO
Dept
Milwaukee
Wis
J. C. Herman & CO
Makers
Camp Curtin
Maclay Streets
of Thrift
Miss Tress
Mr. Groom
David Shotwell
David R. Shotwell
Princeton University
Yale
Shotwell
Princeton
Hunninger
Mary Hunninger
Briggs Street
Margaret
Elva
Adaline
Wallace Hunninger
Gilbert
Dorothy
Robert
Bruce Hunninger
Sara
Merrill Hunninger
Mary Somberger
Elmer Somberger
Railroad News
Karl Stewart
LODGE
Kondon
Kondon’s
KoNdons
Robt. M. Staley
Sixth
Basin Ave
Croll Keller
J. Nelson Clark
Geo
C. Potts
Py. E. Grunden
Boas
Kondon's
Golden Seal Drug Store
Chas. F. George
O. K. Wilhelm Co
Kitzmiller Pharmacy
Derry St
O. K
Maclay’s
Sixth and Forster
Bahers’ Drug Store
Market St
A. W. Nunemacher
Cor. North
Third
A Youedy
Caarrh
Edwin H. Hess
North Sixth St
Brindle Sharmacy
Thirteenth and
Derry
Co. M. Forney
Kondon’'s
Rore
Rarthal
Ty Kondon
Minneapolis, Min
C. R. Miller
Green Street
Dauphin Deposit Trust Co
Harrisburg,Pa
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