Brunner to Discuss Architecture and the City at Chamber Lunch
Arnold W. Brunner, famed architect, will be guest of honor at the noonday Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow. He has transformed Albany and will share insights on planning and restoring water fronts, noting how Harrisburg and Albany integrated design with development.
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Arnold W. Grunner
Chamber of Commerce
Albany
Mr. Brunner
Hudson
Brunner
Harrisburg
Frederick C. Hiewe
Germany
Republicans Make No Fight Against Defence
Senator Gallinger rebuts partisan defense talk and backs nonpartisan planning with the White House. He opposes the administration ship bill and proposes a bond issue and merchant marine use as naval auxiliaries. He seeks tax changes but opposes taxes on automobiles, gasoline, iron and steel. Representative Mann will brief the President on defense plans. Chamberlain and Hay delay formal bills to avoid partisan signals.
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Senator Gallinger
White House
Gallinger
Wilson
Mann
House
Chamberlain
Hay
Democratic Committee Entertained by Wilson
The Democratic National Committee members were hosted by President Wilson at lunch. Wilson sat between Chairman McCombs and Homer Cummings as talks wrap up, with plans to finalize convention details with James J. Smith of the St. Louis delegation. The New York arrangements subcommittee will meet December 20, and St. Louis Democrats plan to relinquish spots to Republicans aiding Smith. St. Louis reportedly ready to pay another $100,000 for the Republican convention.
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Associated Press
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
McCombs
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
James J. Smith
St. Louis
New York
Railroad Program Set for Early Senate Push
Washington December news reports President Wilson will unveil a railroad program in Congress inspired by his address. Senator Underwood, who first proposed the idea to the President, plans to include his suggestions in a bill if others do not act first. He favors broadening Interstate Commerce Commission rate powers and protecting railroads from state and federal conflicts. The subject, he says, is among the nation’s most important today.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Underwood
White House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Urge Waterways For New Transportation System
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress opened its twelfth annual convention in Washington on December 8. Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield urged expanding U S waterways as a path to a unified transport system. Alonzo Domenik, 45, from 118 Dock Street, was severely lacerated after being struck by a trolley car in Steelton and treated at Harrisburg Hospital.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
William C. Redfield
Ransdell
Louisiana
Congress
Redfield
United States
Alonzo Domenik
Dockstreet
Steelton
Harrisburg
Million Gift Funds Convalescent Hospital Memorial
Mrs. Isaac L. Rice and her children pledge one million dollars for a convalescent hospital in New York to honor the late Isaac L. Rice. The facility, affiliated with Beth Israel Hospital, will be built on land near the city after purchases, with about thirty acres acquired.
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Isaac L. Rice
New York
Mr. Rice
Louis J. Prank
Beth Israel Hospital
Hospital For
New York City
East End Republicans Form Large Marching Club With Rifles
The East End Republican Club plans a sizable marching group with members carrying rifles. The last meeting postponed officer nominations to Wednesday. A proposed auxiliary for Allison Hill youths aims to join for drill, exercise, and clubroom benefits.
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East End
Allison Hill
Market Streets
Harrisburg Newsboys Prize Gives to War Sufferers
Nine Harrisburg Newsboys received one dollar prizes for reciting If by Rudyard Kipling and donated the winnings to European War Sufferers. Winners included Wigner Hoffman, D. Assenowitz, Bernard Koplovitz, James Bloom, M. Swimmer, Samuel Bloom, Cohen, J. Davidson and J. Friedman.
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Harrisburg Newsboys’ Association
Rudyard Kipling
EB. P. Robinson
Leon Lowengard
Wigner Hoffman
D. Assenowitz
Bernard Koplovitz
James Bloom
M. Swimmer
Samuel Bloom
Cohen
J. Davidson
J. Friedman
Hoffman
Samuel Em. Painter
War Munitions Not Subject to Embargo on Steel
New York officials say war munitions and freight destined for foreign governments are not covered by the iron and steel embargo tied to the Lehigh Valley railroad and Central Railroad of New Jersey. Ammunition factory products will pass through New York as usual, because war munitions themselves do not cause congestion at Atlantic ports.
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Associated Press
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Atlantic
Deplores Decline of Rural Churches in U S
Governor Frank B. Willis deplores the decline of rural churches in a Columbus address welcoming delegates to a conference of the commission on Church and Country Life. He hopes sectarian influences won't block efforts to federate country churches, as the Federal Council of Churches convention opens.
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Columbus
Frank B. Willis
The
Commission On Church and Country Life
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Aldinger Seen Likely New Hotel Manager in Chestnut Street
The planned Doehne property hotel at Fourth and Chestnut streets may start in January with Fred B. Aldinger of the Plaza Hotel and Walter T. Reiner as managers. John W. Schroth of Pittsburgh and Aldinger discuss a 15 story fireproof hotel on Walnut and River streets if option lapses. License transfer hearings set for December 20.
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Fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Doehne
Fred B. Aldinger
Plaza Hotel
John W. Schroth
Pittsburgh
Walter T. Reiner
Plaza
Chestnut Street
Aldinger
Walnut and
River Streets
City Garage
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Gotham
New York
Schroth
The
Billy Wolfinger
Hotel Russ
Commodore Steamer Sinks. Cook Perishes Amid Loss
London reports the British steamer Commodore owned by Charente Steamship Co Ltd Liverpool was sunk. All crew saved except the cook. Earlier admiralty notice confirmed sinking and ongoing ambiguity over vessel ownership due to several ships with the same name.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Commodore
Cook
Charente Steamship Company, Ltd
Liverpool
Unidentified Man Dies in Harrisburg Hospital
An unidentified man about 60 years old died in Harrisburg hospital after admission in an unconscious state from heart failure. He was brought from the Lingle Farm north of Middletown near the Jednota orphanage by neighbors who believed he was ill. A post mortem was held to determine the cause of death.
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Harrisburg
Lingle Farm
Middletown
Jednota
Her Opinion Draws Mixed Reactions on the Ridge
Readers weigh in on the proposed ridge project, with supporters praising its potential benefits and critics warning of environmental and community impacts. Comments reflect concern for local landmarks and future development plans.
Wetmore to Succeed Forgan as Chicago Bank Chief
Frank O Wetmore vice president of the First National Bank of Chicago is slated to become president on January 1 after James B Forgan retires. Wetmore stresses work discipline and succession planning saying he rose from messenger to vice president through steady effort. He recalls Forgan confessing he cannot read a stock ticker and credits saving over speculation as the path to riches.
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Chicago
Frank O. Wetmore
First National Bank of Chicago
James B. Worgan
New York
Rush C. Butler
The
Association of Commerce
Wetmore
Mr. Forgan
Ried
Mr. Wetmore
Mr. Symonds
Henry R. Symonds
James B. Forgan
First National Bank
Widener Estate Distributes 100000 to Servants and Employees
In Philadelphia the Widener estate confirmed the distribution of one hundred thousand dollars among servants and employees. Beneficiaries reported sums from 100 to 25000, with about 75000 shared by more than sixty staff at Lynnwood Hall in Elkins Park and the rest allotted to Land Title Building employees.
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Philadelphia
A. B. Widener
Lynnwood Hall
Elkins Park
Land Title Building
Widener
Protests Against Smoot Holding Seat in Senate
Washington December eight letters protesting Senator Reed Smoot of Utah holding his Senate seat were received by all U S Senators. The letters, signed by C G Patterson of Salt Lake City, allege he represents the Idaho and Utah Sugar Company. Mrs Rebecca Reamer of Newport had her right eye removed at Harrisburg Hospital due to infection with no sight recovery.
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Washington, D. C
Reed Smoot
Utah
Senate
Idaho and Utah Sugar Company
United States
Washington
C. G. Patterson
Salt Lake City
Rebecca Reamer
Newport
Harrisburg
German Forces Concentrating on Balkan Fronts
Montenegrins resist with sharp counterattacks while Serbian forces in Albania struggle to retreat, hindered by civilians and prisoners. French heavy guns push Bulgarians back in Strumitsa, with large-scale clashes expected. Entente war councils in Paris pursue strategy as Balkan theater heats. Berlin reports 2600+ prisoners captured and Ipek’s fall, with Montenegro seeking separate peace discouraged by allies.
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Albania
Strumitsa
Sofia
Monastir
Serbia
Athens
Vardar
War Council
Paris
New Champagne
Champagne
Souain
Berlin
Auberive
Balkan
Ipek
Montenegro
Demirkapou
Cerna
Mesopotamia
Ctesiphon
Bagdad
London
Kut-el-Amara
Chancellor Confers With Kaiser on Forthcoming Speech
Berlin dispatches report Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg met Emperor William at army headquarters to discuss details of his upcoming Reichstag speech. The nation awaits the address with feverish public interest and galleries are nearly full.
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Kaiser
Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollwee
William
Army
Reichstag
Chancellor to Address Balkan Peace Prospects
The article notes universal speculation on Germany's Balkan aims and the possibilities for peace. The chancellor is expected to provide clarification on these topics, shaping the path toward resolution and future relations in the region.
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Germany
Balkans
Believes There Will Be No Peace Until Defeated Germany
Berlin dispatch reports President Friedrich Von Payer of the Progressive People's Party in a Reichstag address asserting Germany must be convinced of its victory before peace can come. He argued peace would come only when Germany’s enemies realize they have been defeated, a stance offered in response to the question of whether Germany should seek peace now.
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Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
Say- Ville
Progressive People’s Party
Friedrich von Payer
Reichstag
Herr von Payer
It Is Human Duty to Make Peace at Once Speech
A dispatch from Budapest quotes Count Julius Andrassy addressing Hungarys chamber. He says it is the human duty to make peace at the earliest moment and believes victory may force enemies to seek peace, hoping to conclude peace before the last moment.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Julius Andrassy
Dreiier
Hungary
Wungarian Chamber
Budapest
Count Andrassy
German Editor Outburst Sparks US Anger
Amsterdam reports Maximilian Harden editor of Die Zukunft denounces attacks on America and Americans in a Berlin meeting of a great corporation where a director called the American people a pack of scoundrels. Harden says the remark went unprotested and the chairman did not rule it out, discrediting Germans before the world and their conscience.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Germany
America
Maximilian Harden
Berlin
Die Zukunft
Herr Harden
Demands Strengthening of German Power Along All Lines Before Peace
Berlin dispatch reports a caucus of Conservative Reich members adopting resolutions demanding stronger German power for peace. They call for keeping occupied districts, extend cost of living relief, and insist on freedom of the seas. They urge continuation of the war until a decisive victory.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Vree
Reich
Germany
A Last Repuge The Wives Claim To Defy Creditors
A dialogue reveals a wife reassuring her husband that even if all is lost they will retain each other. D Edbroque responds affirming he can place everything in the wife’s name to defy creditors, underscoring a domestic strategy to shield assets.
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D'Edbroque
Rotarians Meet in Shoe Factory on Allison Hill
The Harrisburg Rotary Club met at the Devine land Yungel Shoe factory in Allison Hill to discuss ambulance needs for the city, moving Christmas Savings Clubs to November, and plans for a club Christmas celebration. New members were welcomed and committees named for York club organization and school visitation. The group inspected the factory, heard speeches by local officials, and voted to shift the club’s fiscal year to May 31.
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Harrisburg
Devineland Yungel
Allison Hill
Lacon
Santa Claus
Ed. H. Black
York Club
Rotary Club
York
Brooke Trout
Ralph W. Dowdell
W. R. McCord
T. P. Carey
C. R. Moffett
R. K. Spicer
D. L. M. Baker
Dr. I
Fb. Downes
Edson J. Hockenbury
J. B. Cannon
Walter E. Davis
John «. Herman
George W. Muse
Harrisburg Rotary Club
New Castle
Thomas Gilkey
Thomas J.devine
J. P. Yungel
Shoe Company
Fear for safety of American steamer in Mediterranean
Submarine activity in the Mediterranean prompts inquiries about the American schooner Albania which sailed from Gallipoli with supplies for Albania. Reported to have reached an Albanian port, the crew included American William Howard and English Colonel Herbert, retired from the army and now engaged in relief work.
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Mediterranean
Albania
Gallinoli
William Howard
Herbert
Government Officials Left in Suspense by Conflicting Reports
Washington reports conflicting dispatches from Rome and London on the American tank steamer Communipaw. One account says she was sunk off Tobruk, Tripoli, while another claims she arrived at Alexandria Egypt. Officials await more details as Ambassador Page at Rome has not disclosed his source.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Rome
London
Communipaw
Toburk
Tripoli
Alexandria
Ambassador Page
Communipan
State Department
Mediterranean
Expect 100 Organizations to Parade With Mummers
A mummers parade plans to feature about 100 participating organizations with more floats tonight. The meeting will set divisions and assistants, and the chief marshal F H Hoy Jr will name twenty aides. The finances committee works daily to raise the needed $1,000 since Chamber of Commerce endorsement.
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F. H. Hoy, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Woman Mistakenly Believes She Is 21 As Court Case Moves Forward
Miss Swails learns she is twenty-two not twenty, as Dauphin county court action against Valley Company proceeds over a trolley car collision. Attorney W L Loeser cites alleged negligence for failing to sound a gong or whistle. Parents delayed suit until she reached legal age. she had hoped to be twenty-one today.
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Dauphin County
Miss Swails
Mr. Loeser
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