Telegraphic Briefs Highlight War Era Global Notes
A collage of short items reports on coffee pricing in New York Berlin reacting to Belgian deportations, Sanitary Workshop Day in New York, health insurance talk in Washington, canal freight views, a papal consistory in Rome, church leadership elections in St Louis, meatless days in London, a socialist peace motion in Rome defeated, ship incidents near Philadelphia, political hat purchases in Washington, railway worker petitions, national defense act repeal aims, a Harrisburg mission charter, administration letters for Kiracofe estate, and a Harrisburg trolley collision lawsuit.
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New York
Berlin
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
City Health Department
Washington
Rufus M. Potts
Illinois
Joy Martin
Chicago
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Rome
Pope Benedict
St. Peter's
St. Louis
Frank Mason North
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
London
Daily Express
Great Britain
Colonel Lockwood
House of Commons
Chamber of Deputies
Philadelphia
H. Becker
Kron
Pring Wilhelm
Philadelphia Navy Yard
S. Stumm
Delaware River
House
Ways and Means
Longworth
Senate
Newlands
Congress
Gallinger
Borah
National Guard
Jethesda Mission of
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Old City Rescue Mission
Luther Minter
Harvey Buck
Ed. F. Weaver
Frank K. Kilgore
Harry L. Carl
James W. Barker
A. C. Dean
John ©. McFadden
Charles S. Meek
John DeGray
Fred Kelker
Philip Reed
W. G. Hean
A. Ramsay Black
Clifford OQ
Kiracofe
Grace May Kiracofe
Lucknow
Harrisburg Railways Company
Frank L. Meck
Veterans Elect Officers for Post 529 G A R
David R Stevens Post 529 G A R elects new officers for the ensuing year. Post commander J M Auter, senior vice commander David Stevens, junior vice commander John Barton, adjutant William White, quartermaster Charles James, sergeant James Stokes, chaplain James Stokes, officer of the day William Dixson, patriotic instructor E Slaughter, officer of the guard George Gibson, sergeant major Samuel Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Stevens
J. M. Auter
David Stevens
John Barton
William White
Charles James
James Stokes
William Dixson
E. Slaughter
George Gibson
Samuel Hall
Chamber of Commerce Plans Membership Drive Luncheon
Tentative plans to grow chamber membership were discussed at today’s first membership committee luncheon. Attendees included chairman George S. Reinoehl and members Arthur H. Bailey EB R Eckenrode Paul Johnston W W Kenney A K Thomas W Frank Witman and EB L McColgin. The agricultural committee also met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Georges. Reinoehl
Arthur H. Bailey
EB. R. Eckenrode
Paul Johnston
W. W. Kenney
A. K. Thomas
W. Frank Witman
EB. L. McColgin
Pittsburgh Banker Landis Dies at 53 in City Home
Pittsburgh financier Harry M. Landis, treasurer of Pittsburgh and a prominent banker, died of heart disease at his residence. He was 53 and well known in the Masonic fraternity. Also, Jesse Taylor, director general of the National Highways Association and president of the Ohio Good Roads Federation, died at his Jamestown home in Ohio.
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Pittsburgh
Harry M. Landis
Good Roads
Springfield
Jesse Taylor
National Highways Association of
Washington,d. C
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Jamestown
Ohio
Days of Nation to Fight Liquor
Prohibition and temperance leaders met in Washington to coordinate a national drive for prohibition aimed at banning liquor ads in the mails and making the District of Columbia dry. The National Temperance Council planned a session, with Carrie Chapman Catt and Harvey W. Wiley among speakers. An audience with President Wilson was postponed.
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Washington
District of Columbia
National Temperance Council
Carrie Champan_ Catt
American Woman Suffrage Association
Harvey W. Wiley
Dry Forces
Wilson
Excluding Advertising From Mummers Parade Planned
Walter L. Montgomery chairman of the Harrisburg Mummers Association finance committee called a meeting tonight at the Majestic Theater. A letter read at the association meeting said a Lebanon group plans to compete for a prize. The decision bars advertising in the parade while businesses may display names.
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Walter L. Montgomery
Harrisburg Mummers’ Association
Majestic Theater
Lebanon
Defense Opens Case in Teiper Murder Trial
The People rest their case against John Edward Teiper on a charge of murdering his mother Agnes Meiner. Defense attorney Roger Clark of Binghamton, with Edward R. O Malley and George A Lewis, opens for the accused and notes Teiper's possible decision to testify. Teiper's status for testifying would depend on developments. Also mentions showings of Witchcraft at the Regent for Columbia University prize photoplay.
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Buffalo
John Edward Teiper
Agnes Meiner
Roger
Clark
Binghamton
Edward R. O'Malley
George A. Lewis
Teiper
Telper
Regent
Gift ideas and accessories for women and children
A shopping blurb lists wool mittens and gloves for ladies and children in various colors, plus gift suggestions in jewelry such as cuff links pins brooches and lace pins. It notes special prices on jewelry cases frames ash trays cigar and tobacco jars cigarette holders match safes and nickel soup dishes.
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Alaxsware
Jardinieres
Holday
Steegrees
Time Not Ripe for Peace Steps
In St Louis the Federal Council of Churches report says now is not opportune for definite peace overtures in Europe. Charles S. MacFarland notes Germany’s changed mood toward reconciliation but says France and the Allies are not ready for adjustments. He doubts papal mediation and cites limited willingness among European Protestants.
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St. Louis
Europe
Federal Council of Churches of Christ
Charless. MacFarland
New York
MacFarland
Germany
France
Forges Doctor Name to Obtain Morphine Pills
Detective Speese reports Roy Alexander was arrested for trying to obtain morphine by forging a prescription in two attempts. The first attempt on Tuesday night at Sixth and Forster streets used Dr. Ewing’s name. a messenger was needed. The second attempt occurred after a messenger delivery, with more forged prescriptions found on Alexander along with hypodermic needles.
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Speese
Roy Alexander
Alexander
Sixth
Forster Streets
C. M. Ewing
Dr. Ewing
C W Miller Named Coach for Tech High Five
C W Miller, physical director of the Y M C A, was chosen as coach of the Tech high school basketball five. He has previously coached the East Liberty Y M C A team, Sharon high school, and Buhl Club teams of Sharon. LADIES AID MEETING Harrisburg Hospital society met this afternoon at 3 30.
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C. W. Miller
Tech
East Liberty Y. M. C. A
Pittsburgh
Sharon High School
Buhl
Sharon
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harrisburg Hospital
Loans Sought for 150 Million in Farm Credit
Officials report more than 50 000 farmers have applied for mortgage loans totaling about 150 million dollars. Applications pour in with a heavy South and West share and Iowa alone requesting 2 000 blanks. Banks to issue bonds immediately after organization to meet demand. A stereopticon lecture on India by Professor George F Enoch is set for tomorrow at 7 45 in the Tabernacle Baptist.
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Washington
Farm Local Board
Iowa
India
George F. Enoch
Bombay
Tabernacle Baptia
Professor Enoch on India and Its People
The article notes Professor Enoch has traveled extensively in India and speaks one of the local languages. He has lived in the country for seven years and offers insights on its people and culture.
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India
Enoch
Town Hall Built in 1796 Sold at Public Auction
Wilmington Delaware December 7 The city council sold at public auction the old town hall erected in 1796 and unused since the completion of the new public building. The hall and other city property brought a total of 175000 dollars.
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Wilmingtton Town Hall
Wilmington
Del
Petersons Ointment Promoted For Eczema Relief
Ad claims Petersons Ointment stops itching from eczema salt rheum and piles. Druggists sell it nationwide for 25 cents a large box with money back guarantee if not beneficial. Customer testimonials from John Scott of Buffalo praise rapid relief and skin healing.
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Peterson
America
John Scott
Virginia
St. Buffalo
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