Wilson outlines his legislation to Congress in joint session
President Wilson reads his annual address before Congress as Democrats and many Republicans applaud. A suffrage banner dropped in the gallery prompting a quick police response, while the Congressional Union later issued a statement. the President referred to railroad reform and arbitration as the session began.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Abbey Scott Baker
United States
Abolish Electoral College and Set Six Year Presidential Term
Senator Shafroth of Colorado introduced a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and to set the president's term at six years. The note indicates continuation on page 11 and the speech text on page 14.
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Indiana
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Maine
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Arkansas
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Weather Summary for Isburg and Nearby Areas
Fair and cooler tonight with a low near 45. Wednesday mostly fair with cooler east portions. Susquehanna River and tributaries rise slowly or stay near station at about 4.6 feet for Harrisburg Wednesday morning. Temperature 8 am 48. Moon phase full moon on December 0.
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Isburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Harrisburg
Two McLions for Christmas Shopping Here
Santa Claus plans a two million dollar Christmas payout in Harrisburg Steelton and nearby towns over the next two weeks including salaries savings and funds from employee and beneficiary associations. Banks will mail out holiday savings club checks next Monday December 11 with railroad wages also contributing a large share. Merchants expect the season to be the biggest in history as shoppers receive funds and their final pay before Christmas.
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Steelton
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Wax Face Test To Identify Long-Sought Oliver Osborne
Charles H. Wax arrives from Chicago to be evaluated as the man known as Oliver Osborne in a 250000 breach of promise suit against James W. Osborne. Rae Tanzer’s suit alleges courtship deception and Wax’s FBI confession will be checked by U S District Attorney Marshall. If confirmed Wax may testify in civil and criminal proceedings and is planned to be examined by women who accuse him of swindling.
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Chicago
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James W. Osborne
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Wax
United States
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Oliver
Rose Tanzer
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Entente Total Losses in Present War Cited
Berlin reports total Allied deaths in the present war reaching 15,100,000 per figures from the Association for Research Into the Social Consequences of the War. Breakdown shows Great Britain 1,200,000. Russia 8,500,000. France 3,700,000. Italy 800,000. Serbia 480,000. Belgium 220,000. Romania 200,000.
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France
Italy
Serbia
Belgium
Rumania
Asquith Declines War Council Without Him
London December 5 The Westminster Gazette reports Premier Asquith refuses a proposed war council in which he would not participate and opposes other linked reforms. He backs a smaller war council with himself as chairman, a stance reportedly supported by Foreign Secretary Grey and most cabinet colleagues.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Asquith
Grey
Harrisburg Receives First Christmas Trees for Market
Harrisburg's first Christmas trees arrived today at the Pennsylvania Railroad yards and will likely go on sale tomorrow. Firs dominate this year with little price rise expected. many trees pass through for western points while mistletoe holly and large Canada trees arrive later. Hundreds of trees will be sold in the city this season and advance orders have been placed.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Canada
Santa
City Council to set jitney rules in special session
Harrisburg council plans an eight o clock special meeting to thresh out proposed jitney regulations. The session follows morning talks with Jitney Indemnity Association committee members on districting car crowding and parking, aiming to ease traffic during the Christmas period. Also postponed was the Summit street grade ordinance at the request of property owner J C Shumberger pending further hearing.
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E. C. Hicks
E. C. Hawthorne
Harrisburg
Jitneurs’ Indemnity Association
Gross
Summit Street
J. C. Shumberger
Notable speakers named for Harrisburg luncheons
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce set three noon luncheons with Ed ward M. Hurley, Edward J. Cattell, and V. K. Wellington Koo as speakers. Luncheons invite commercial managers and district leaders, aligning with President Tracy’s policy of featuring top national figures. Hurley’s talk will address retailers, wholesalers, and bankers in Harrisburg.
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E. L. McColgin
Edward M. Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
Edward J. Cattell
Con Commercial
Harrisburg
V. K. Wellington Koo
United States
David E. Tracy
Hurley
Ireautncue EE
Tracy
American Iron and Steel Institute
Pittsburgh
Better Traffic Regulations Demand Citywide Action
Citizens press for clearer rules on traffic with calls to convert congested business streets into one way routes. Daily jams on Fourth and Third streets worsen, prompting demands for immediate regulation. Mayor Meals has considered measures but none have been enacted. Merchants oppose curb parking and long stops in the shopping district.
Lemasters Bank Closes Amid Alleged Transactions
Chambersburg area reports the Lemasters National Bank closing its doors with a capital of 25000 dollars amid alleged dealings tied to Clyde E. Coon who promoted activities in the region. A separate Harrisburg item notes discussions on forming a Housewives League to organize consumer boycotts of staples. Also: Violet Mae Beitzel resigns as organist at Mechanicsburg First United Brethren Church to join Second Reformed Church in Harrisburg.
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Lemasters
Anna Hamilton Wood
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Telegraph
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Mechanicsburg
Violet Mae Beitzel
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Second Reformed Church
Bacharach Introduces 2144-Cent Coin Bill
Congressman Ike Bacharach proposes a 2144 cent piece in the House. He argues a fractional coin would ease daily expenses and meet growing demand for small change.
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Washington, D. C
Ike Bacharach
Atlantic City
House of Representatives
Lloyd George Resigns as War Secretary
London December 5 The Exchange Telegraph reports that War Secretary Lloyd George has decided to resign. The move followed word that Premier Asquith would not agree to a war council formed without the premier leading it.
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Diet Squad Weighs Gain on Cheap Diet Trial
In Chicago a diet study of six men and six women shows average weight gain of about 3.8 pounds on a diet costing roughly 30 cents a day. Initial total weighed 1,825 pounds. final 1,870.75 pounds. Doctor Robertson notes final figures and pending cost calculations after completing the two meals remaining.
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Ill
John Dill Robertson
Robertson
Standard Oil Magnate Archbold Dies at 68 in New York
John Dustin Archbold prominent Standard Oil Company of New Jersey president and director in several firms died at his Tarrytown home after a two week illness from appendicitis. Funeral services Thursday will honor him with Rockefeller relatives attending.
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Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
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John F. Archbold
Thomasville
Michael van Buren
Newport
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Lyndhurst
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of
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Trust
United States Supreme Court
Young Soldier Felty From New Market Remembered in Pa Paper
Bruce A. Felty the young soldier who died in Texas is well known in this vicinity. He lived with Emory Coble at New Market before enlisting and was only sixteen years old.
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Texas
New Market
New Cumberland
Bruce A. Felty
Mr. Felty
Emory Coble
New
Milk Theft Forces Hill Deliveries In Afternoon
Milkmen on Allison Hill shift to afternoon deliveries after persistent milk thefts. Harvey A. Ritter, citing frequent bottle losses, leads the change to protect customers and reduce losses. C. E. Cooper also plans afternoon service. some dealers cannot yet switch due to late milk arrivals from farms. Police inefficiency blamed by dealers.
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Allison Hill
Harvey A. Ritter
Mr. Ritter
C. E. Cooper
South Twentieth Street
Sealing Fate of Capital Teutons Advance on Bucharest
Russian official statement says the Teutonic armies close in on Bucharest with Ploesci also threatened. Von Mackensen’s Danube army nears the capital while Romanian forces are defeated on the Argedia front. Serbs push from Grunishte as Bulgarians retreat to the north and French and Serbians report progress near Cerna Bend.
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