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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
4
A reader asks about why the moon changes shape. The answer explains that the moon's own shadow causes its phases, not Earth's shadow. It describes the moon’s orbit, eclipses, and how the illuminated portion grows from crescent to full moon as the sun, earth, and moon align, with a simple lamp-and-ball demonstration and a diagram to trace the changing curves.
Archangel, Dec 2. Russo American forces push up the Pinega river amid ice and snow and seize Karpagorskoi 120 miles from Pinega after a fight with Bolsheviks. A patrol on the Vaga river south of Shenkursk, attacked by a vastly superior Bolshevik force, fought free with one lieutenant and twelve Americans killed. Lt W C Griffies and Sgt John Benson awarded British crosses for bravery. Nicholas Tschaikovsky says Siberian coup d etat acknowledged but North Russia government will delay final decision.
Tyenace Daszynski, provisional president of the new republic of Poland, formerly served in the Austrian Parliament from Cracow and has long worked for Polish political freedom. He is viewed as well suited to unite Polish elements thanks to his parliamentary experience and natural ability.
General Pershing spoke at the American Headquarters in France on Thanksgiving Day praising soldiers for victory over the invader and honoring those who died or suffered in the war. He urged gratitude to God, devotion to duty, and the hope of universal peace.
In Harrisburg and Philadelphia divisions, the 131 crew leads after 4 pm with a roster of engineers 104 117 106 112 107 and corresponding conductors flagmen and brakemen. The Middle Division 31 crew heads after 1 pm with listed engineers and firemen, conductors and brakemen, plus up crews and additional names including Shelly Brink Heisey and Stalemate.
Vienna debate sharpens as women vote fears surge. Emperor Charles否 abdication not formal. Elections in January will decide republic or monarchy restoration amid a provisional government. Old empire parliament holds 221 German speakers and five parties seek to steer Austria toward order amid criticism.
A detailed roll of engineer fireman and conductor rosters for ENOLA SIDE Philadelphia Division and MIDDLE and PASSENGER SERVICE lists, including crew numbers, first-to-go times, layoffs, and up crew assignments across 231 104 and Reading sections with names such as Bennett Heckman Lewis Soles Shambaugh Manning Ellenberger Hampton Lynn Lower Bolan Neith Shoeman and others, plus yard and brakemen notes and flagmen assignments.
N W Dougherty grand chancellor of the state lodge Knights of Pythias and Harry A Boyer will address special services tonight in the hall of John Harris Lodge No 193 in observance of the lodge seventeenth anniversary Boyer chairs the program committee.
A Middletown Red Cross gathering at council chamber approved a Christmas campaign starting December 16 to enroll members. Officers elected include President Cameron Young and Vice President George I. King. campaigns cover Royalton Londonderry Conewago and Swatartonships with captains appointed for local firms and wards.
Announcement of Josef Rosenblatt, famed Jewish cantorial tenor, appearing Thursday evening next December 5 at the Chestnut Street Auditorium. He will sing two operatic arias, English songs, and has an extensive repertoire. Stuart Ross will accompany with Liszt Chopin and Debussy pieces. Seats on sale at Miller and Eades Market Square and Nathan Gross on North Sixth Street.
Local notices recount Hog Island shipyards return over the past year. David Hickernell, a guard at Delaware City, visits his parents. Church groups meet on Tuesday and Wednesday with officer elections and a Thanksgiving offering of 479 dollars noted. An East Pennsylvania Synod delegate from St Peter’s Lutheran attends in Trenton. School board to reorganize with new president and vice president elected. Three town fire companies hold monthly meetings and officer elections.
Ambcrongen Holland Dec 2 It is understood here that William Hohenzollern awaits his wife before going elsewhere Germans in his suite believe he will return to Germany and resume the throne A member of Count von Bentinck s household said the former emperor was greatly moved when his wife arrived and seemed particularly delighted.
The West Side Y M C A forum following Dr Lyman Abbott’s talk on When Our Boys Come Home ended with a general verdict to hang the Kaiser. Abbott himself favored hanging after a fair minded commission had found him guilty of crimes against humanity by Germany.
Paul Johnston, acting fuel administrator, said there will be no serious fuel shortage. He noted miners in cantonments will soon return to work and that last week produced more coal than since the influenza ban was lifted. Every household in Harrisburg that ordered coal has received a puppy, so the shortage has not been felt.
Pietro the celebrated accordionist headlines the Majestic all week with a high and popular repertoire including patriotic numbers and comedy by Jack Marley. Clara Kimball Young stars at Colonial in The Road Through the Dark supported by Durkin's Animals and others. Norma Talmadge appears Thursday in The Missing Links. Dorothy Dalton tops Regent in Vive La France with Fred Stone at Regent later in The Goat. Victoria features Italy's Flaming Front with Kitty Gordon and Peggy Hyland. Nursery Home board meets tomorrow at 2 20 PM.
Police court hearings were held for Catherine Frankins of 2311 Derry Street for buying liquor for a soldier on furlough. Virginia Reed and Jeannette Reed of Lancaster faced hearings after being found with two soldiers in a Crystal Hotel room, one seen drinking. Hugh Hunter, held by military police, faced bootlegging charges. Also reported: influenza cases rise in Maytown, schools closed, daily new cases increasing.
Elizabethtown on December 2 reports Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Heisey aged 90 and 88 marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary by hosting a gathering for relatives and friends.
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