02 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson declared in a joint session that he will go to Paris for the peace conference and that Allied leaders accept his peace principles. He outlined rail, tax and export priorities while urging woman suffrage and praising wartime public spirit as Republicans sat silent.
Weather notes show the Saxsquehan river and its branches likely to fall slowly or stay nearly stationary. A stage around 4.3 feet is indicated for Harrisburg on Tuesday morning.
The President outlines a year of extraordinary wartime mobilization detailing troop deployments, industrial support, and international cooperation. He praises the mettle of officers, sailors, and the national spirit, noting the unprecedented scale and dangers overcome while acknowledging the ongoing task of shaping postwar policy.
Washington December 2 Senator Cummins Republican of Iowa introduces a resolution for a Senate Committee of four Democrats and four Republicans to Paris to keep the Senate informed on peace conference questions. Senator Kellogg Republican of Minnesota opposes, hopes the measure dies in Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Relations Committee referral follows. A separate joint resolution seeks to declare President Wilson's Europe trip an inability to discharge office powers, with the Vice President acting as President while away.
Hardy Dickerson, a Black man, charged with shooting and killing William Leitzer at 1127 South Ninth Street on May 1st, was arraigned before Judge Kunkel. Court selected six of twelve jurors. continuation noted on page 8.
New York December 2 Postmaster General Burleson dismisses Edward Reynolds vice president and general manager of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company and A R Richards general superintendent of the Pacific Coast division for alleged insubordination against the Governments plan to amalgamate the Postal with Western Union Telegraph Company.
Philadelphia December 2 The Federal Control Contract was ratified by Pennsylvania Railroad stockholders. It covers the railroad and lines east of Pittsburgh. The compensation is 53 603 427 58 per year. President Rea says this is enough to cover fixed charges and maintain a six percent dividend.
Dauphin county commissioners accepted the Mothers Assistance Fund plan and decided to appropriate a state share. The six month total could reach about 2230 dollars or rise to roughly 3345 dollars depending on Attorney General review of technicalities. The AG's decision will determine if the county can receive its pro rata apportionment from the state, which currently has limited funds.
The December term of federal court opened in the Federal Building with Judge Charles R. B. Witmer presiding. Opening proceedings covered organization and routine business as several major cases were slated for this term. Defendants include Robert F. Chenoweth and Helen Chenoweth for Harrison Drug Act violations, Dick O. Allday for the year age act, and John Bateson of Scranton for Harrison Drug Act violations. The Lehman Bank case may be delayed due to a witness illness.
Thomas Jefferson Scheffer 72 died in Harrisburg Hospital after a long illness. For 35 years he managed and owned the store at 21 South Second street established by his father Theodore F Scheffer. Known as a printer and a civic figure, he had been under treatment since September 27. He was born September 1, 1850 to Theodore F and Louisa Jefferson Geety of Lancaster county and his store was a landmark for local students seeking school supplies.
Paris dispatch cites Basel National Zeitung asserting the Hohenzollerns were dismissed for failing to conquer not for violating humanity laws. The note discusses Germany after the former emperor’s renunciation and the perceived reason behind the royal removal.
Merchants in Harrisburg report unprecedented Christmas business reflecting postwar prosperity and hopeful peace. Shoppers display a buoyant spirit, signaling a strong seasonal sales period as the armistice fosters widespread optimism.
American forces under Major General Dickman crossed into Germany and advanced about twelve miles by nightfall. Troops moved along the Saar river from Treves toward Radgen and Saarholzbach with little public reaction. Crowds were sparse, many residents ignored the troops while some children waved with enthusiasm.
Mayor Keister supports grading patrolmen by ability and tenure with two or three pay classes to boost efficiency. Officials anticipate tying higher pay to performance while addressing overpayment concerns and civil service limits under the Clark act. Selective Service leaders marked Camp Murdock's breakup on Island with a turkey dinner.
London dispatch says Field Marshal Von Mackensen General Von Born and General Count Sixt Von Arnim led a plan to restore William Hohenzollern and set up a provisional government after demobilization. Secret agents overheard a phone call. arrests followed. Hindenburg reportedly refused to join. finances controlled by Gustav Krupp.
King Albert and the Belgian royal family entered Liege at the head of troops who defended the town in 1914. The King and Queen, with General Lemann, were cheered by crowds. Simultaneously a Regian cavalry brigade entered Aix-la-Chapelle at German request.
London reports General Plumer's advance troops crossed the German frontier between Behe and Eupen and moved toward the Rhine. By nightfall they held positions along the general line of Harg Reuland Bullingen and Montjoie.
Judge McCarrell denied a new trial for George and Mary Brenneman against the Borough of Millvetown. After a decade on the docket a jury awarded $150 for damage to property from feed and drainage issues. The case remains unsettled as proceedings continue.
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