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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1919
Page
6
Mexicans suspected of mounting an armed raid on the Clareno ranch store eleven miles southeast of Zapata Texas. Bandits bound the rancher, looted provisions, and crossed back into Mexico with supplies. Owner identified as Serapio Velao of Laredo. No clue to bandits by noon.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports national strike headquarters seeking release of 98 men arrested by State Police at Donora after a bomb explosion at an American Steel and Wire employee’s home. Bail set at 500 dollars each, next hearing Thursday. William Z. Foster arrived to organize defense for the strikers. The raid followed a bomb incident tied to the Donora steel strike begun in September.
William C. Jenkins American consular agent imprisoned at Puebla says in a letter that intervention should be avoidable and the Mexican problem could be solved without force. He cites irregularities in the case and urges federal court action, while noting tensions with the Mexican government. Jenkins was released Thursday night as reported by the American embassy.
Announcement notes the new novel by Sir William Rider Haggard described as a grand blend of love mystery and adventure launching in next Sunday's New York American.
Washington reports that the American farmer heads global crop production per capita and by acreage, with 1919 crop values totaling about 15.87 billion dollars. Wheat and corn yields are projected to set records, while overall livestock value rises to roughly 8.83 billion. The department urges expansion of tillable land and farmer cooperatives to boost marketing.
Franklin Pa December 6 Frederick B Black Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Pennsylvania died here yesterday after a several weeks illness He was 55 years old He had been prominent in Masonic circles for years and was elected grand commander last September He is survived by his widow and one sister Mrs John Hannah of Sharon Pa
Edison Junior High School notes report a partial reorganization of Section 7B-6 with new officers including President Russell Keller and Secretary Mildred Clowney. A special election filled the former Section 9B-1 treasurer spot with Mason Moore and assistant Lillian Beck.
Washington reports counsel for steel companies upheld the Pittsburgh base rate system at an FTC hearing, arguing abolition would disrupt the steel industry. W. Wickersham of Lackawanna Steel Co warned of cut throat competition while others said rates reflect supply and demand. Dr. J. H. Kreider resumes practice on return from U.S. Army service.
The Rev Joseph F Berry of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be a key speaker at Grace Methodist Church reopening services. He is slated to attend tomorrow evening's 7 30 service and deliver the evening sermon.
A debate erupts over placing three marble statues donated by Hershey on the Polyclinic Hospital lawn. City figures and the Sons of Rest weigh cultural propriety against autonomy and physiognomy as plans for Shaping the fountain area are discussed amid mock prudery and civic pride.
Two governors William C. Sproul of Pennsylvania and Samuel R. McKelvie of Nebraska will present keynote talks to the Republican National Committee in Washington next Wednesday. Hays also will speak as committee members report sentiment on the League covenant. The next national convention site and date will be debated with St Louis San Francisco and Asbury Park contending, likely in mid June.
Washington reports Republican leaders in the House plan to ask department heads to trim the five billion dollar estimates for next year’s appropriations. They foresee a large deficit by July 1921, with committee chairmen estimating about eight and a half billion dollars.
Washington December 6. Conferences between railroad brotherhood leaders and Director General Hines on wages and working conditions will continue next week, an official announcement said. The closed sessions aim to resolve disputed contract terms amid ongoing labor talks and industry concerns.
Last night Mr. Hines conceded some union demands while rejecting others. Union officials will present the new proposals to their executive committees and plan to meet Mr. Hines again on Tuesday.
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