Harrisburg Christmas tree effort praised by local groups
The Telegraph lauds the Harrisburg Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Jovian League and Harrisburg Light and Power Company for funding a Municipal Christmas tree in Central Pennsylvania. It notes the celebration aids the city and nearby towns, fosters community spirit, and brings joy to all, especially the young, warning against ending the tradition.
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Harrisburg Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Jovian League
Harrisburg Light and Power Company
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Red Cross Christmas Seals Sale Aims At Half Million
Harrisburg pledges join children as sales push for Red Cross Christmas seals reaching a hoped for half a million before 1917. Most proceeds aid local sufferers of the White Plague with ticketing clothing and travel costs. the rest funds the National Red Cross.
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Mr. Harrisburger
Mrs. Harrisburger
C. R. Phillips
General Red Cross Committee
Harrisburg
Mont Alto
Cresson
National Red Cross Organization
Red Cross
Reserve Board Boss Roles Questioned In Federal Finance
The Federal Reserve Board faces debate over its growing influence in directing bank operations. Critics recall Aldrich era critiques of centralization while supporters point to needed guidance. The discussion touches on monetary policy and the system’s balance with treasury instruments.
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Federal Reseserve Board
Aldrich Commission
Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
Treasury
Canada
Regulation of treasury bills and Federal Reserve policy debate
The reserve board warned member banks against tying up liquid funds in foreign treasury bills. Banks argued Fed operations in large centers show little benefit to enterprising Americans and that regional stock investments tie up assets with little return. Belgium’s pending peace adds context to the line of criticism.
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Reserve Board
Treasury
Federal Reserve Bank
South
Inflation Follows War Driving Gold Through the Roof
The article notes U S money in circulation rising from about 38 to 42 dollars per person, with gold coin up from 5 to 6 50 per person. The surge stems from wartime gold shipments and signals credit growth, inflation, and a fragile business climate. It also touches on crime, politics, technology, and social headlines of the era.
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United States
Return of Governor Brumbaugh Shapes Speakership Tug
Governor Brumbaugh returns to Harrisburg amid talk of major shakeups in state departments if needed to swing support for Edwin R. Cox. Baldwin backers cite county figures as Cox gains in derisive opposition while Democrats eye 1918 with Bryan influence and local option tensions.
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Brumbaugh
State Capitol
Edwin R. Cox
Baldwin
Cox
North Carolina
George W. Williams
Tioga
Ball
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Steel County
Delaware
William Jennings Bryan
Ita
Bryan
Wilson
Great Hotel Man Boldt Rescued an Important Infrom Slough
A tribute to George C Boldt as the greatest hotel man of his era. He is praised for understanding human frailty and attending to small faults with care. His notable achievement is rescuing a neglected operation from inefficiency.
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George C. Boldt
Editorial snippets reflect thrift and holiday prep across era
A collage of editorial notices and opinion excerpts critiques of magazines, calls for conservation, and social commentary. It parades assorted voices from Philadelphia, New York, Syracuse, and Santa Shops Early urging prudent living, thrift, and early Christmas buying.
Rhode Island Guardsmen Talk Border Slang on Return
On returning from the border Rhode Island guardsmen adopted a vivid slang mix. They use army terms for chow and cross into Spanish: gracias for thanks, corned Willie for canned beef, and abarrotes for groceries. They also assign nicknames to officers and vehicles, with terms like dough boys for infantry and calvary for cavalry.
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William M. Tugman
Providence Journal
Gracias
Ole Bill
Rhode Island
China
Battery A
West Point
Corp
Ciudad
Mexico
Tamp
Letters to the editor urge prohibition in Pennsylvania
Allan Sutherland argues Pennsylvania should join dry states, criticizing liquor as a moral and social blight. He cites elections showing dry support nationwide and cites Prohibition leaders urging national constitutional ban to reshape politics and society.
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Pennsylvania
Union
New Jersey
Nevada
C. F. Swift
Pennsylvania Anti- Saloon League
Washington
Allan Sutherland
Sanitary age quip ends with rubber gloves joke
A playful exchange from the Kansas City Journal notes statistics that married men live longer and jokes the electrician who wired their phone wore rubber gloves, keeping hands away from live wires. The bit frames domestic life with a wry, sanitary-age punchline.
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Kansas City Journal
Pennsylvania Board of Pardons faces clemency campaigns
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons resists widespread appeals to commute death sentences for youths and women. The piece notes historic clemency battles, the Kate Edward case, and how the board has upheld trial outcomes while considering new factors only when evidence or extraordinary conditions arise. It also mentions ongoing legislative debates on capital punishment and Pinchot planning to visit Harrisburg during the upcoming session.
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Pennsylvania
Tower of Babel
State Board of Pardons
Kate Edward
Berks County
Board of Pardons
Pennington
Gifford Pinchot
Engineer Society
Congress
Harrisburg
Pinch
Notable Pennsylvanians Involved in War and State Affairs
Congressman G W Edmonds, Philadelphia, pursues embargo legislation and gathers bill information in Philadelphia and across the state. Major General M Clement, Pennsylvania National Guard commander on the border, has served since reorganization. James M Beck, president of the Pennsylvania Society in New York, formerly active in Philadelphia courts. Highway Commissioner Frank Black spends spare time on a model farm in Somerset County.
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G. W. Edmonds
Philadelphia
Philadelphi
M. Clement
Pennsylvania
National Guard
James M. Beck
Pennsylvania Society
New Yor
Philadelp Courts
Frank Black
Somerset County
Harrisburg’s Early Manufacturing Venture to Japan
Harrisburg sent machinery to Japan as part of its early industrial efforts. Historic Harrisburg notes the city’s first manufacturing venture began around 1786 with nailmaking, illustrating its early crafts and trade ties.
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Harrisburg
Japan
Shutting Door to Drinker in Joplin City Policy
A Missouri city decreed that no city or police workers may drink while on duty and must be discharged for a single lapse. The move echoes a broader push by officials including Detroit's James Couzens who demands abstinence from applicants. Booze is on its last legs.
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Illinois Federation of Woman's Clubs
Chicago Herald
Woman's Federation
Kansas City Star
Cit Council
Joplin
Chicago Police Department
James Couzens
Detroit
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