Massing Troops for Desperate Drive on Western Front
Allied capitals report heavy German reinforcements to France as massed forces may aim to strike before America acts. Artillery activity spans Cambrai, Ypres, Verdun and Champagne while British and French cannons reply. German attacks northeast of Verdun are repulsed and prisoners taken.
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Meuse
Kaiser’s Guns Preparing Way for Big Battle
London reports unusually active artillery and aerial operations on the western front with emphasis on Ypres and Arras. The official British communique says a preliminary bombardment may continue a week or more to clear defenses and bring up troops for a major infantry assault.
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Associated Press
London
Western Front
Ypres
Arras
Haker
Weather summary for Harrisburg region and broader eastern U S
Fair and cold across Harrisburg area with heaviest frost inland and rising clouds by Wednesday. Susquehanna largely icebound at ~3.5 feet. high pressure dominates eastern half of the nation while a Pacific front advances. temperatures well below normal with frosts to Jacksonville and Florida peninsula freezes.
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Harrisburg
Fair
Pennsylvania
Rocky Mountains
New England
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Texas
Loui
Pacific Ocean
Plateau
Jacksonville
Tampa
Mrs Belmont Urges Cheerful Spirit for Soldiers in France
Mrs Aug ust Belmont of New York spoke to hundreds of American soldiers at a YMCA in the field headquarters town near the British and French fronts. She urged the troops to keep up the American fighting spirit and quoted a line from her play Eleanor Robson If things are not cheerful folks must be. She then returned to Paris.
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Associated Press
August Belmont
New York
Eleanor Robson
Teutons May Launch Drive Within Week Against U. S. Lines
Washington dispatch says the War Department expects a German attack on the American sector in France within a week. The assault would use massed infantry waves to break morale and test American strength near Verdun as mobilization increases behind the line with heavy artillery and monster howitzers.
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Washington
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Cambrai
North Sea
Penn Harris Secures City’s First Big Convention
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce announced the first large convention to be held in the city due to the Penn Harris hotel. The 1918 convention of Sunday schools and Christian Endeavor societies of the United Evangelical Church is set for September 25 to 29 with at least two thousand registered delegates and many more attendees.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
United Evangelical Church
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General War Inquiry Ordered by Senate Committee
Washington December 11 The Senate Military Affairs Committee decided on a general inquiry into War Department operations in arming and equipping American forces. Secretary Baker and other department heads will be called to explain various war activities.
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War Department
Senate Military Affairs Committee
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Teutons Fail to Break Italian Lines in Italy Front
Rome dispatches describe a lull after days of fierce fighting as Austro-German forces failed to break through Italian lines. The attacker suffered heavy losses while gaining only minor tactical advances and remained halted from Asiago to the Piave.
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Crop Production Reaches Historic High in 1920s Estimates
Washington reports final production estimates from the Department of Agriculture showing corn at 3,159,494,000 bushels and all wheat totaling 650,828,000 bushels. Other crops include winter wheat 418,070,000 and oats 1,687,286,000, with barley 208,975,000, rye 60,145,000, and buckwheat 17,460,000. The unofficial farm value in a record year totals about 21.0 billion dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
America Ready to Pay Debt to Civilization
Rome reports a Rome embassy demonstration with about 200000 participants. Speaker Fiorello La Guardia in uniform praised Italy for aiding American workers and pledged sacrifice for the Allied cause. Also notes Mrs. A J Herr improving after illness at 19 North Front Street.
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Associated Press
Rome
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New York
American Flying Corps
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Italy
United States
A. J. Herr
North Front Street
Thirteen Hanged for Complicity in Houston Riot
In San Antonio Texas on December 11 thirteen African American soldiers were hanged at Fort Sam Houston for involvement in the Houston riot of August 23. Names listed include Sergeant William C. Nesbitt Corporals Larson J. Brown James Wheatley Jesse Moore Arles W. Baltimore Privates William Brackenridge Thomas Hawkins Carlos Snodgrass Ira B. Davis James Divine Frank Johnson Rosley W. Young and Pat Mac Whorter.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Fort Sam Houston
Houston
William C. Nesbitt
Larson J. Brown
Jas. Wheatley
Jesse Moore
Arles W. Baltimore
William Brackenridge
Thomas C. Hawkins
Carlos Snodgrass
Ira B. Davis
James Divine
Frank Johnson
Rosley W. Young
Pat’ Mac Whorter
Southern Department
War Department
Twelve Yanks to Get Xmas Boxes Through Harrisburg Women
A circle of Harrisburg women organized to send Christmas boxes to twelve American privates in the First Engineer Corps in France. prompted by a letter from Lieutenant Boas, the kits included fruit cake toys and gifts. they hope the packages reach before Christmas without interception by u boats.
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Ross Goas
France
Engineer Corps
Boas
State Street
Charles E. Covert
Christian Lynch
Charles A. Boas
Almeda Herman
Elizabeth Nissley
Big Winter Show in Harrisburg Aims to Boost Food Output
The State Department of Agriculture announces a midwinter exhibition in Harrisburg January 22 to 24 featuring corn wool dairy products potatoes poultry apples and vegetables. Jointly hosted by state and agricultural groups with $1 000 in prizes and the State Board of Agriculture annual session during the show.
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Harrisburg
State Board of Agriculture
United In Agriculture and Allied Branches
Scene Near Holy City Taken From the Infidels
The article describes Christ's agony on the Mount of Olives by the Kedron Valley near Jerusalem. It notes a garden or orchard beloved by Christ and His disciples, with a wall built around it by Franciscan Monks in 1847 near sites cited in British war office dispatches.
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War Office
Official Entry Into Jerusalem Reported Today
London reports no immediate plan for Jerusalem's future as Allied forces take control. The city will be under martial law with General Allenby appointing a military governor and British flags flying while French and Italian flags mark their sites. A Te Deum is planned at St Pauls Cathedral to mark the surrender.
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London
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the Times
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Severe December Freeze Grips Harrisburg City
Harrisburg endures one of the coldest Decembers with seven degrees last night and a forecast of continued cold for one to two days. The river sits ice bound and coal dealers struggle with delivery as power outages affect city sections and lights.
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Harrisburg
Harrisburg Light,and Power Company
Constitutional amendment for nationwide woman suffrage reported
The House Judiciary Committee reported the constitutional amendment for nationwide woman suffrage today without recommendation. The news comes from Washington on December 11 as the committee forwards the measure to the full House for action.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Council Faces Urgent Action on Ashes and Garbage
City residents fear a repeat of last winter as the current ashes and garbage collection contract expires next month. Citizens urge immediate council action to avoid backlog in municipal ash collection amid staff changes and pending recommendations.
Whole City Supports U.S. War Program Campaign
Citizens rally behind national effort with emphasis on manpower over funds. Local leaders urge enlistment and collective support as the city aligns with war mobilization goals. The message centers on men serving rather than financial contributions.
Red Cross Campaign Opens in Harrisburg for 10 Million Members
President Wilson heads the Red Cross effort with Congress auditing its accounts and Pershing in France approving its work for the Army Navy and allies. In Harrisburg a streamlined drive begins next week to recruit 10 million members by Christmas Eve, aligned with a highly organized local volunteer structure.
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Pershing
France
Navy
Red Cross
Harrisburg
United States
Speakers in Movies to Aid Red Cross Campaign
The Public Safety Committee of Dauphin county will stage Red Cross membership drives in all city movie theaters tomorrow and on Thursday and Friday. Lawyers and Technical High School seniors volunteer as speakers, following prior success in the Liberty band and similar campaigns.
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the Public Safety Committee
Dauphin County
Moving Picture
Technical High School
Ice manufacturers plan iceless days next summer in Reading
Forty ice manufacturers of Eastern Pennsylvania met in Reading to discuss closer cooperation and conserve the ammonia supply at government suggestion. They announced there will be iceless days next summer, similar to the beefless days already in effect.
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Associated Press
Reading
Pennsylvania
Halifax Relief Efforts Progress Despite Snowstorm
Halifax reports a brief snow disruption to relief work but clearing operations resume on a systematic basis. Workers from Halifax join colleagues from across Canada and the U S to restore normal conditions after the wreckage aftermath.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Canada
United States
Peppermint Candy as Coffee Sweetener Favored
Washington reports traffic policeman H. H. Hartman suggests stirring coffee with peppermint candy to offset sugar shortages. Hartman asserts the candy provides sweetness and a minty flavor, saying it has saved sugar for forty blocks.
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H. H. Hartman
Fourteenth Streets
Hartman
Military Ball Will Be Picturesque Event In Winterdale Hall
Grand march led by Grand Army veterans with all city military groups in attendance. Veterans of Foreign Wars hosts a Soldiers' Smokes fund charity at Winterdale Hall tomorrow evening with United States Army aviation station contingent possible. Uniforms urged, national colors decorate the hall, public invited.
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Sons of Veterans
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Harrisburg
Winter Drills Begin for Harrisburg Reserves
The Harrisburg Reserves start winter drills at City Grays Armory with manual of arms and guard duty. Captain Ross A. Hickok will assist Steelton in organizing defense. Rifle practice begins in January as the plan of organization expands to Hummelstown and many towns in the state.
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City Grays’ Armory
Ross A. Hickok
Steelton
Hummelstown
Prohibition Amendment To Be Presented Monday
The House, by unanimous consent, will consider on Monday the constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition already passed by the Senate. The judiciary committee today reported the amendment favorably.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
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