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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1919

Page

2

New Warrant in Dansey Case Arrest Warrant Issued

Hammonton N J December 10 a warrant for the arrest of Mrs Susan White sister in law of Charles F White arrested Monday in connection with the death of 3 year old Billy Dansey has been issued but not served due to the woman s illness James L White who lives next door to his father says Charles F White son of Councilman Edward H White is in Mays Landing jail charged with the murder Mrs Edith L Jones house keeper for the elder White was also arrested Monday as an accessory after the fact They await action of the grand jury which is in session and may take up the Dansey case Any theory suggests the child died from exhaustion or was killed perhaps accidentally while someone shot at his dog near a dahlia field Police have not disclosed further details The Hammonton rumor mill weighs whether Billy wandered away or was killed and hidden near the field in Riverhead L I another local story reports a hot pumpkin pie incident resulting in a $10 fine for Mrs Amelia Earp.

Hammonton N. J Susan White Charles F. White Billy” Dansey James L. White Edward H. White Mays Landing Edith L. Jones White Dansey Billy” Dowsey Gaskill Little “Billy Dahlia Field

President Wilson's proposal to miners urges resuming work

President Wilson addresses the coal strike saying wages should rise only if miners and operators cover the increase from operator profits while keeping coal prices unchanged. He favors a tribunal to review wages and prices, notes the fuel administrator's stance, and calls for a general resumption of mining within sixty days for prompt inquiry and potential wage agreements. He warns against striking to force price hikes and urges miners to consider their families and fellow workers. Signed Woodrow Wilson.

Indianapolis Wilson Secretary of Labor Woodrow Wilson

Civil Servants in England Get Bonus

The Civil Service Arbitration Board grants a 30 percent bonus on ordinary remuneration for civil servants aged 16 and older in England to help meet rising living costs. The decision covers the entire civil service.

England London Civil Service Arbitration Board Civil Service

Pat Moran Eyes Red Crane Infield Trade

Harrisburg infielder Red Crane, known as Pat Moran locally, is linked to a possible infield acquisition by New York World columnist William S H Wright though not the famous author. Separately, skunk pelts fetched $9 in New York, the highest price for raw skins, with the fur trade signaling strong demand for skunk pelts due to abundance, durability, and versatility.

Time Out William S H. Wright New York World Pat Moran Crane Indianapolis Harrisburg Red Crane New York Columbus Dispatch

President delays railroad return to owners January 1

Washington reports that the President will keep railroads under government control past January 1 awaiting passage of new legislation. Administration sides with keeping control to avoid chaos and opposition to anti strike and rate making provisions in pending bills.

Washington Capitol Walker D. Hines

Post Office Forces Prepared For Holidays

Postmaster Frank C. Sites announced preparations for the Christmas mail season. A substation will operate Dec 13 to 23 at Third and Hamilton streets daily 9 to 10 except Sundays, to relieve congestion at central offices. Residents should use the substation and mail parcels under 84 inches in length and girth, wrapped securely. Postage rates available at the post office and stations.

Frank C. Sites Third Hamilton Vestimaster Sitteg

U S to Start New Savings Certificates and Stamps

New York Dec 10 A new issue of Treasury Savings Certificates and Government Saving Stamps will go on sale January 1 through banks trust companies and post offices nationwide. Certificates mature in January 1925 and come in 1000 and 100 denominations costing 824 and 82.40 respectively. Stamps come in 5 denominations costing 4.12 each with Thrift Stamps continuing at 25 cents.

New York Treasury Savings United States Federal Reserve District Treasury Department Government Savings George Washington United States Treasury Department Treasury Savings Certificates

How and when to take aspirin guidance

Clear directions on using Bayer Tablets of Aspirin for relief from colds headaches toothache earache neuralgia lumbago rheumatism joint pains neuritis and general pain. Highlights the Bayer Cross as proof of genuine aspirin and notes small tin boxes of 12 tablets are inexpensive with larger packages available from druggists.

Kennedy Geo. A. Gorgas Bayer

Veto Considerations on Railroad Bills and Union Ties

A veto was sought for railroad bills containing Cummins anti strike language or Esca rate making provisions. An invitation went to Riverside company to affiliate with the union.

Cummins Esca Riverside Company Union

Safety Rules Urged by Firemen's Union

The Harrisburg Firemen's Union at the final 1919 meeting urged new safety rules. Recommendations include owners of autos or vehicles within 25 feet of fire plugs must appear before the Mayor, that hook and ladder trucks and other apparatus be sent on telephone alarms, and that Fire Chief Kindler have a driver for his automobile when responding to alarms.

Harrisburg Firemen’s Union Kindler

She's Divinely Tall and Fair, Says Courier Journal

The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a phrase praising a woman as divinely tall and fair. The humor implies admiration with the response fair enough, reflecting a light tone in the newspaper’s page.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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