Extensive coal plant shutdowns loom as miners refuse 14% raise
Restrictions on coal use spread nationwide as the Federal Fuel Administration enforces measures. The bituminous miners strike enters its second month with widespread shutdowns and consumer hardship. In Kansas strip pits see volunteers assisted by state and federal troops. West Virginia fields forecast normal output by week’s end. Meanwhile miners stay resolute against returning under the fourteen percent wage offer.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kansas
West Virginia
First Moonshine Case Brought Before Judge Witmer
The first moonshine case in this district was reviewed in federal court today before Judge Witmer. Vincent Basile, ex saloon keeper of Pittston, ran a still at Harding Luzerne county near Pittston defendant Basile indicted for aiding and abetting illicit still operation Sam Sate, former Basile barkeeper, fled when authorities closed in Molasses purchases reportedly led to the discovery of the still.
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Vatican Fears Mexico Turmoil Threatens Clergy
Anxiety at the Vatican over Mexico grows as bishops return to their sees and church laws ease, but fears of renewed upheaval and clergy persecution linger amid mixed reactions and public greetings.
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Rome
Vatican
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Bones found in Pennsylvania misidentified as Jimmy Glass
Examination shows the bones found near Greenville, Pennsylvania, thought to be Jimmy Glass, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glass of Jersey City, are those of a dog. The remains were located two miles from the boy’s last sighting on May 15, 1915.
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Jersey City
Greeley
Jimmy” Glass
Charles Glass
Switch Engine Crew Fault in Parmaco Collision
Responsibility for a collision between a Baltimore and Ohio switch engine and Monongahela Valley Traction trolley at Parmaco West Virginia killing twelve and injuring twenty five rests with the switch engine crew according to a report by the Interstate Commerce Bureau of Safety. Harrisburg Club elects officers J William Bowman Flavel L Wright and Stanley G Jean named to the board to succeed three members with a nine member board to reorganize December 12.
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Parmaco
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Flavel L. Wright
Stanley G. Jean
John T. Brady
H. A. Kelker, Jr
P. N. Kasson
Hoverter reports campaign spending for mayoral win
Mayor-elect George A. Hoverter filed a campaign expense showing total outlays of $385 with $285.67 spent during the general election period.
$280 Taken From Home Recovered by Boy
Robbery report: Howard I. Colton discovers a brown package with $280 and a note asking to set up the boys. James Walmer and juvenile co defendant Joseph Cohick charged. Walmer pleads guilty. other offenses linked to Raymond Butler. Details continue on Page 7.1
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Howard I. Colton
Whitehall Street
James Walmer
Joseph Cohick
Walmer
Raymond Butler
Colton
Prisoner S willing to serve long term to save stolen booze
In Williamsport, Joseph and Harry Toner were jailed for theft of over 500 quarts of liquor from Crawford hotel cellar in Muncy. District Attorney Greevy pressed for Harry to reveal 400 quarts buried near Muncy. he refused. Judge Whitehead imposed five to six and a half years in prison for Harry and one to two years four months for Joseph plus fines. The Toner brothers, Crawford house employees, were arrested by State Policemen who traced the booze party’s origin.
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WAR VETERANS TO ATTEND SMOKER AT CHESTNUT STREET
Preparations are complete for a Thursday evening soldiers and sailors party at Chestnut Street Auditorium. The American Legion entertainment committee promises no business will be discussed. The program features vaudeville, war pictures, jazz band, orchestra music and free cigarettes from the YMCA. Veterans of this and other wars are invited. the colored veterans gallery is reserved. The Eighth Regiment Band will finalize its reorganization at the Armory tonight in preparation for Thursday
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Doughboy Night program announced at Chestnut Street hall
The American Legion Post 27 announces the Doughboy and God Night program at Chestnut Street hall for Thursday evening. Rev. Robert Bagnell gives the invocation, A W Hartman leads singing of America, the 45th Regiment band and Joe Straxton’s Jazz Orchestra perform, J J Stackpole of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce gives the address, with a response by a State Representative.
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Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
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Donato's Nymphs May Yet See The Light Of Day
City commissioners set first special session next Tuesday to review the 1920 budget and instruct bureau superintendents to submit next year expenditure estimates. Commissioner Lynch said he would prepare an estimate for erecting the Donato fountain Dance of Eternal Spring, bronze valued at 25000 donated by M S Hershey, stored in a warehouse. No action was taken yet to authorize placement or funding.
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Council Chamber
W. H. Lynch
M.S. Hershey
Supreme Council delays Fiume decision in peace talks
The Supreme Council ruled the Fiume issue will not be settled in the Hungarian Peace Treaty. Final Allied decision will come from renewed negotiations. Also reports South Wales miners vote narrowly for a strike over raising relief limit to 250 pounds.
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Poor Child Raises Funds for Red Cross Seals
A young girl from a Cameron Street area home raised a quarter and then a dollar to sponsor four junior Red Cross memberships for crippled peers, while district boys formed a Saturday work group to donate proceeds, all to aid tuberculosis relief and hospital care.
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Red Cross
Tin Mills Closed Cannot Get Coal
Steubenville Ohio December 2 two thousand men idle as Follansbee Brothers tin plant shuts for want of coal. Smaller industries in the district likely close within a week. Non union mines announce 14 percent wage increases. union mines in Jefferson county remain closed.
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Laws to Combat High Cost of Living and Unrest Urged
President Wilson urges Congress to enact a budget system with a single approving committee, stronger audits, and economy in spending. He pushes tax simplification, careful revenue reform, and careful handling of 1920 tax year details while noting war-era shifts in trade and the need to balance public interest with changing global conditions.
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Ash collection woes prompt council action and funding
Council heard that the ash and garbage system remains inadequate with backyards piled with refuse. An ordinance for 3500 more dollars for ash collection was approved as officials demand regular winter pickups and blame equipment delays for recent lapses. Also noted were funds for the fire department contingency and for underground alarm connections. A separate dispatch reports allied ships near Spalato and Elmer J. Heckert held on $300 bail for court on assault charges.
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W. H. Lynch
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Hassler
Henry C. Frick Dies at 69 Leading Steel Maker
New York reports the death of Henry Clay Frick a millionaire steel manufacturer after ptomaine poisoning in November. He suffered complications after a brief recovery and was 69 years old. Frick rose from relative obscurity in the financial district to prominence in industry.
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Henry C. Frick
Associated Press
New York
Henry Clay Frick
Fuel Regulations Not Received in This City
Belief that no coal regulations will be imposed on Harrisburg was expressed by Ross A. Hickok in an unofficial capacity as he has not been reappointed fuel administrator. No local regulation is expected for the district due to high Susquehanna river power usage and river coal. The Harrisburg Light and Power Company has not received any notice of regulation, says H Root Palmer. Many Die in Quake in Western Asia Minor. Earthquake strikes Sema and Balik ersi districts near Smyrna, destroying seven villages and causing deaths and injuries.
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Harrisburg Light and Power Company
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Constantinople
Wilson Urges Budget Reform and Wartime Readjustment
President Wilson's annual message to Congress calls for a national budget system, tariff readjustment, veterans relief, and rural development. He notes unrest stems from delayed peace and profiteering, promising separate messages on the Peace Treaty and railroad questions.
May call out anthracite miners and volunteers urged
Springfield Illinois reports miners hold lean strength in unity. Frank Farrington says anthracite miners may aid bituminous if pressure grows. Governor McKelvie calls Nebraskans for volunteer miners as fuel shortage worsens. A cold wave sweeps East with temperatures well below average. New Orleans court stops liquor sales under injunction. Joshua Willis Alexander chosen to succeed Redfield as secretary of commerce. Jay Gould loses to Walter Kinsella in a key opening set.
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Redfield Washington
Joshua Willis Alexander
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