Wilson Leaves Country For Peace Conference On Big Transport
President Wilson sails from New York aboard the transport George Washington to attend the peace conference in France. A presidential salute echoes as ships, destroyers, and an escort fleet clear the bay while crowds watch from roofs and piers.
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Associated Press
New York
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Europe
France
George Washington
Staten Island
Pennsylvania
Hudson
Weather forecast for Harrisburg and nearby areas
Fair to night and Thursday with colder temperatures. Harrisburg area expects around 30 degrees tonight. Eastern Pennsylvania sees fair weather with snow in extreme north, colder then. Northwest winds moderate to fresh. Susquehanna River set to fall slowly or stay near 4.2 feet Thursday morning. A Wisconsin system moves east, causing light snow in the Lake Region and Ohio Valley, with light snow in western New York, but no major U.S. precipitation.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Wisconsin
New England
Lake Region
Ohio
Upper
St. Lawrence
New York
United States
Southwest
Bonar Law Presses Allies for William Surrender Trial
In Battle on December 4 Andrew Bonar Law as chancellor of the exchequer said Britain would press the Allies to demand the surrender and trial of former Emperor William. He also said a committee was appointed to study how much the enemy could pay.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
William
Jitney Drivers Drop Court Fight Over PSC Ruling
Jitney operators in Harrisburg gave up appeals after the Superior Court dismissed their actions for failing to print full court papers. Lawyers cited court rules and cost of preparation as reasons. Observers said drivers may halt service unless they comply or seek further court action.
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tMlarrisburg
Public Service Commission
Health officer reports little disease remaining in Harrisburg
Harrisburg sees a sharp decline in influenza pneumonia and general illness after the Spanish flu outbreak. Dr J M J Raunick says there is very little influenza or contagious disease now and only seven pneumonia deaths since November 20. The health department will maintain vigilance through winter.
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Ntarrisburg
J. M. J. Raunick
Raunick
City Health Bureau
Harrisburg
Health Department
Health Bureau
Health Welfare
State and City Officials to Meet on Capitol Park Plans
State Superintendent George A. Shreiner arranged a Friday conference with the state board and Harrisburg officials to discuss Capitol Park extension plans. Mayor Keister and city commissioners, engineers, solicitors, and clerks will attend to hear the Brunner plan proposals and intended actions. Bids for next year’s ash and garbage collection will open December 14, with council approving collection rules and contract specifications.
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George A. Shreiner
State Board
Harrisburg City
Capitol Park
Brunner
Harrisburg
Keister
Bureau of Ash and Garbage Inspection
Christmas savings checks mailed to city residents
Thousands receive Christmas savings checks from local banks and firms beginning Friday. Checks range from 350 to 500 dollars or more and aim to boost 1919 deposits, stabilize the local monetary system, and encourage new savings accounts while reducing pre holiday credit shopping.
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Merchants Way
Fire trap at junk warehouse flagged by Harrisburg firemen
Harrisburg firemen found a dangerous junk warehouse at 1107 and 1109 North Seventh Street during a morning blaze. E Z Gross and Charles W Burtnett inspected the site and called it a veritable firetrap, warning the Re liable Rag and Metal Company could face prosecution and fines.
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Harrisburg Fire Department
Reliable Rag and Metal Company
North Seventh Street
E. Z. Gross
Charles W. Burtnett
Female Lieutenant Padden Wears Army Khaki in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg a young woman, Lieutenant K. I. Padden of the Ambulance Corps, appears in khaki trousers and relates service overseas. She praises the Allied effort, mocks the Kaiser, and recalls voting for Smith as New York governor.
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Staidold Harrisburg
Market Street
K. I. Padden
Ambulance Corps
Mary Walker
Padden
Harrisburg
Roosevalt
God
Germany
Potsdam
Smith
New York
Harrisburg Telegraph Plans Central Pennsylvania War History
The Harrisburg Telegraph announces a forthcoming complete history of Central Pennsylvania’s part in the Great War. It will cover war activities across local counties and include a full roster of men who served, plus unpublished stories and citations of bravery. Readers are invited to submit original material to War History, Harrisburg Telegraph.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Telegraph
Glass Selected for Madoc Job as Money Chief
Washington December 4 unofficial reports say Representative Carter Glass of Virginia, chair of the Banking and Currency Committee, was chosen by President Wilson to be secretary of the treasury. An official announcement was expected. Glass was at the White House in talks before the president left for Europe.
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House
Capitol
Carter Glass
Virginia
Banking and Currency Committee
Wilson
the Treasury
Tumulty
New York
Europe
Glass
White House
German Soldiers Tear Down Flags at Essen
German soldiers returning from the front removed flags at the Essen post office and railway stations and exchanged shots with delegates of the Soldiers' Council, according to reports received in Berlin.
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Essen
Associated Press
Berlin
Deleg Ateas
Soldiers’ Council
Inaugural Ball Promises Pageantry for Sproul Beidleman
Harrisburg hosts an inaugural ball on January 21 at Chestnut Street Auditorium in honor of Gov William C Sproul and Lt Gov Edward E Beidleman. The event, under the Harrisburg Republican Club, will feature a grand march led by the couples, military accents, colorful decorations, and 2000 invitations extended to state officials. arrangements chaired by Pass Nebinger Morton Hoffman and Hoff man.
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William C. Sproul
Edward E. Beidleman
Chestnut Street
Harrisburg
Beidleman
Army
Navy
Charles EB
Pass
George B. Nebinger
Harry G. Morton
William H. Hoffman
Frank C. Hoffman
Coal Expert Reports Progress on Dauphin Lands Valuation
Coal engineering expert T Ellsworth Davies told Dauphin county commissioners that progress is being made on a complete valuation of coal lands. A full report with assessments will be prepared for the triennial revisions due in February. Clarence Backenstoss, secretary to Mayor Keister, is recovering after surgery at Harrisburg Hospital, described as successful and improving.
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T. Ellsworth Davies
Dauphin County
Clarence
Backenstoss
Daniel I. Keister
Harriaburg
Russians Refuse Refuge To Great Army Of Captives
London reports the Russian government will not admit 1.5 million Russian soldiers held prisoner in Germany and turns them back at the frontier. Berlin dispatch dated Monday says the move strains German food supplies and notes that Russian prisoners have seized four ships at Danzig obtained by the British Red Cross for housing British prisoners.
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Germany
Berlin
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Express
Danzig
West Prussia
British
Red Cross
German Abdication Talk Ties to Leipsic Council
London reports the Soldiers and Workers Council at Leipsic has ordered dissolution of German headquarters and the arrest of Field Marshal Von Hindenburg. The crown prince's abdication claim is said to be published today, with the abdication not affecting his successor.
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London
Leipsic
von Hindenburg
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Teutons Repent in Peace Hour
Mathias Erzberger opened the first sitting of the German commission to investigate the treatment of war prisoners. He said the task is to prove the new republican government will proceed ruthlessly against anyone violating orders or humanity laws.
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Amsterdam
Mathias Erzberger
Berlin
Erzberger
Treves Commander Barl Yanks and HMS Meeting
Paris report notes American troops entered Treves yesterday and German revolutionary committees sought talks with the forces. The city commander refused to grant an interview.
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Treves
Barl Yanks
HMS
Paris
British admiral commends U S troops on Persic
A letter from British Admiral is addressed to Admiral Sims praising American troops aboard the Persic after the torpedoing on September 7. The War Department made the document public today.
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Washington
Persic
Sims
War Department
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