Rail Issue Delayed Until Next Congress Involving Railroads
Washington reports that the next Congress, controlled by Republicans, will decide the railroad future. Democratic leaders concede hearings and a full bill before March 4 are unlikely, with major appropriations and revenue fights ahead. Senate interstate commerce may probe, but House plans to pause until the new session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
First World News Ticker Highlights Versailles and Elections
Lu Cheng Hsiang heads China's delegation to Versailles after a Japan visit en route to Paris. Fourteen women candidates for Parliament include Christabel Pankhurst. Montenegro’s National Assembly, deposed king, voted for unity with Serbia. Central Europe reorganization under Polish Jugo Slovak Rumanian and Czech councils discussed. Earth tremors in Chile linked to quake and recorded in La Plata. Fuel Administration suspends coal requisitions. plants must secure fuel themselves. Training Corps staff changes at Dickinson College Carlisle PA with Lt Furby reassigned and Lt Hitchler taking over.
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Paris
Central Europe
Carlisle
Dickinson College Studentrmy Training Corps
Furby
Chicago
Agust
University of Pennsylvania At
Philadelphia
W. H. Hitchler
Dickinson School of Law
Railroad control to extend for twenty one months
President signals no formal peace declaration until spring and Congress will study all options. Traffic under government operation shows no general embargoes expected this year as McAdoo reports improved congestion relief. Also announced is resumed Marine recruiting in Washington for four year terms with existing standards.
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Giesties
Congress
Railroad Administration
Interstate Commerce Commission
McAdoo
Bliss Native Herb Tablets Claim Oil Discovery
An advertising testimonial from William S. Crump of Bridgeport NL credits Bliss Native Herb Tablets with curing 25 years of lumbago and enabling him to strike oil and live on easy street. The ad touts cures for lumbago rheumatism and other ailments, with a 200 tablet box priced at 1 and a money back guarantee.
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Lumbago
William S. Crump
Bridgeport
Bliss
Alonzo O. Bliss
Co Er
1611 Fallen in Battle with the Huns in World War I
Washington reports 34 Pennsylvanians killed in action as part of 3 030 names in the war department casualty lists. Totals include 1 161 killed or died of wounds, 21 died from accidents or other causes, 12 died in airplane accidents, and 619 wounded slightly. The list names numerous soldiers with home towns across Pennsylvania.
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Washington
War Department
Soothing Poslam Aids Fiery Skin Relief
Advertises Poslam as a fast acting treatment for itching irritation and eczema. Claims immediate cooling and calming effects on angry skin, with mentions of pimples rash scalp-scale and other conditions. Promotes Poslam Soap as a skin tonic and directs readers to write to Emergency Laboratories in New York for free samples.
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West 47Th St
New York City
Bright Green Vest Links Man to Murder Case in Steelton
Philip Goslin, a Black man from Sykesville, whose alias was Joseph Stillwater, was arrested at a Pennsylvania station after a bystander spotted a bright green vest he wore. Police say he was involved in luring the suspect Willie Palmer’s alleged killer, Joseph Gordon, to a hideout. He was identified by Sheriff Edward Miller in Westminster jail.
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Philip Goslin
Sykesville
Bar of Justice
John C. Metzheiser
Bethlehem Steel Company
Steelton
Willie Palmer
Joseph Gordon
Metzheiser
Goskin
Locust Grove
Joseph Stillwater
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
John O. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Hollands
Sykes- Ville
Edward Miller
Westminster
Red Blooded Men Win Out Lead Women in Strength and Nerves
A vintage health ad extols red blooded men and women as top performers in life, claiming iron and phosphates boost blood, color, appetite, nerves, and happiness. It promotes Phosphated Tron capsules to strengthen blood and energy, urging readers to ask doctors for genuine phorphazined Tron capsules.
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Iveryone
Pen
Capaules
G. A. Gergas
Royer Warns of Growing Influenza Danger for Christmas Shoppers
Dr. B Franklin Royer Acting Commissioner of Health urges early shopping to avoid crowded poorly ventilated stores. He warns influenza remains a threat across the state and will persist through winter urging stores to hire enough staff to prevent crowding and disease spread.
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B. Franklin Royer
Roger
Commonwealth
Desire to Visit Cities Beats Return Home for Camp Meade Men
At Camp Meade Maryland 600 tickets were sold with 137 men choosing Baltimore Philadelphia or Washington over returning to their home towns. They pay full fare to seek city employment first and travelers hail from every state including many from the far west and south. Home folks may be disappointed by the decision to venture elsewhere.
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Camp Meade
Admiral Md
France
Baltimore
Philadephia
Washington
Pennsy Rewards Girl Who Fought Train Wreckers
Miss Stella Weasel a Pennsylvania railroad telegrapher received a $60 reward for bravery at Mount Braddock near a signal tower. She battled two train wreckers with a pistol and summoned aid before an ammunition train arrived. Also Page named to succeed himself on the U S Shipping Board.
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Uniontown
Mount Braddock
Stella Weasel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Quick Home Remedy Promises Fast Cough Relief
An advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup using 2 1/2 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup to make a pint. It claims relief within 24 hours for bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma, promising pure, cheap, rapid results and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
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Pinex Co
St. Wayne
Ind
Value Giving in Jewelry From Max Reiter & Co
Our many years in the jewelry and Diamond business identify the most reliable makers and best values. We offer only pieces from major American concerns guaranteed by makers and us. You are safe buying here and will take pride in gifts received.
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America
Max Reiter & Co
Wn Strouse Faces Christmas Day Hope
The note centers on Wn Strouse’s wish for a joyful Christmas on December 25th, emphasizing his hopeful mood and anticipation of the holiday.
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