Military Trial Set For Soldier Who Threw Bayonet
Gettysburg December 11. Fred M Porter faces four charges after he hurled a bayonet into Mil ton H Planks automobile near Gettysburg during a dark ride. The guard failed to illuminate the road and the vehicle could not be stopped promptly. Porter threatened to shoot Plank. charges filed by an officer of the Fourth Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton H. Plank
Gettysburg
Mr. Plank
Plank
Porter
President to urge seizure of railroads in Congress drive
President Wilson rejected rail executives plan to keep control under I C C unification and will ask Congress for government operation of transport facilities. Senator Newlands said Wilson will lay out the plan with Harrison recommendations including a traffic officer, priority orders, treasury aid for capital, rate increases, and drafting railroad workers for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Fairfax Harrison
Railroads’ War Board
Newlands
Joint Congressional Committee On Railroads
White House
Harrison
Treasury Department
Capitol
Washington
Senate Committee
Interstate Commerce
Bolshevik Hold on Moscow Faces Grave Strain
London reports from Petrograd say Moscow is in grave danger as Bolsheviks deploy machine guns and garrison insubordination grows. Cossack forces move from the west front under General Korniloff toward Bielgorod and Sumy. Swedes in Moscow flee after street fighting and hunger warnings as consulates advise departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muranoff
West Front
Petrograd
Daily Mail
Bielgorod
Sumy
Korniloff
Kharkov
Moscow
London
Cty
Haparanda
Stockholm
Morning Post
British Leader States Allied Position on Russian Government
British ambassador Sir George Buchanan said the Allies would recognize a Russian government likely formed by a constituent assembly, or possibly another source. He urged peace terms first with the Allies before dealing with the enemy and warned Bolshevik Lenine’s administration undermines Britain. He warned Bolshevik rhetoric aims to provoke revolution and warned Russia’s democracy to stay united against German aims.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Russia
George Buchanan
Great Britain
Constituent Assembly
Sir George
Pat
Germany
Europe
Nikolai Lenine
Armenia
British Isles
Rebels Disappointed With German Offer
London reports via the Petrograd Times correspondent that German negotiators at Brest-Litovsk floated terms for an eastern front armistice. Conditions included German control of the Russian wheat market for fifteen years and duty free German goods entering Russia, with no surrender of occupied territory. Bolsheviks showed disappointment and resolve to seek an armistice regardless if allied appeals fail.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
The
Times
Brest-Litovsk
Germany
Russia
A Famous Prescription For Indigestion
An old fashioned home remedy for indigestion is said to give fast relief after other remedies fail. A mixture of Bisoma Carbonate and Magnesia Carbonate in hot water is marketed as Bi-nesia with a money back guarantee, or can be mixed at home for similar results.
Railroad Rumbles Team No. 218 League Victor
Enola December 11 Team No 2 of the mystery bowling league at the Enola P R R Y M C A won a nine game series with an average of 155 pins. Captain George Wallace led Team 2 with 162 while Team No 4 and Team No 1 followed in the final standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enola
G. Hepford
Association
George Wallace
H. H. Way
J. Wingard
Oscar Voylesong
R. H. Johns
W. R. Greene
Walter B. Doebler
Edward Bachman
Philip Fordney
Charles Webb
John Knauby
Walters
C. Malinger
C. Kline
Walwyr Dorwart
Ray Baddorf
George Wesley
Otto Bryan
Ross Black
J. L. Ackley
Watchwomen Take Crossing Guard Roles on Pennsy Line
Watchwomen replace crossing watchmen on the Middle division near Pemberton east of Tyrone marking the first female guardians on the line. Officials say more may follow after the experimental stage as railroad needs shift men to positions where women can serve. Plans reportedly consider three Tyrone crossings for women guards.
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Pemberton
Tyrone
New Jersey
Chicago's Big System Announces Key Rail Changes
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad reveals top leadership shifts. R. M. Calkins becomes vice-president in charge of freight and passenger traffic. J. H. Hiland and EB. S. Keley resign from passenger and freight posts respectively. H. R. Warnock joins as superintendent of motive power. Calkins has served the road since 1879.
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Chicago
H. J. Byram
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
R. M. Calkins
Seattle
Western
J. H. Hiland
Keley
H. R. Warnock
Western Maryland Railroad
St. Paul
Calkins
Engines Built for War Service Turned Over to Reading
Two of nine locomotives built by Baldwins for France have been delivered to the Reading. The first two were brought to Reading shops Sunday to be altered for company needs. These consolidated engines have open cabs, gray war paint, and the letters O B on the tank. They burn bituminous coal and will serve as shifters in Philadelphia and near areas, held under orders of the U S government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Baldwins
France
Consolidated
Philadelphia
United States
Council Delays Garbage Contract Amid Budget and Waste Policy Changes
City officials postponed action on the garbage contract to Wilkes-Barre for inspection, while Morgenthaler proposed an ash collection plan and a city electrical bureau. The council also authorized sworn financial statements from each company, extended one way traffic restrictions on Third Street, and reviewed treasury balances and tax exoneration issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgenthaler
Wilkes- Barre
Daniell L. Keister
KE. Z. Gross
William HE. Lynch
Department of Public Safety
Gross
Bureau of Fire and Police Alarm
Bureau of City Lighting
City Electrician
Fire Department
Lynch
Third Street
Walnut
Market Streets
Penn-Harris
Keister
Harry F. Oves
John E. Fox
Seaman
District Sends 258 Men to Uncle Sam's Army
Harrisburg district sent 258 men from the city to training camps after passing physicals. About 200 more passed examinations but will not leave immediately. The influx forced closure of two recruitment offices to handle tabulation. Sergeant G R L Porter of the Royal Highlanders, invalided home, will speak at the Chestnut Street Auditorium recruiting rally tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Harrisburg
G. R. L. Porter
Royal Highlanders
Chestnut Street
Rioting Hangings Reported From Houston Trial
Charles W. Baltimore of Chambersburg was among the men hanged after the Houston riot. The article notes 63 tried by court martial. 41 imprisoned. 1 dishonorable discharge with two and a half years hard labor. 3 more dishonorable discharges with two years hard labor. five acquitted. Executions seen as routine wartime authority. Sheriff John Tobin witnessed the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tobin
Bexar County
Chambersburg
Charles W. Baltimore
Houston
Tex
How Weak Delicate Thin Folks May Get Strong and Sturdy
An advertisement by Geo A Gorgas C M Forney cites Dr. Boudousquie linking weakness to depleted nerves red blood cells and toxins. It promotes iron salts to restore strength with two five grain tablets after meals, or one tablet if only endurance is desired, listing druggists as sources.
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Boudousquie
New Orleans
France
Italy
Austria
Pet Grove
Geo
A. Gorgas
Advy
Heroic Alpini Hold Heights Against Huns
Italian forces in Northern Italy fought to defend the Asiago plateau as Alpini and Bersaglieri battalions held key heights against a strong enemy drive. A major of the general staff described brutal fighting, losses, and the remnant regrouping along Franzella and Gadena passes with confidence to hold the line against a renewed assault.
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Asiago
Monte Tondarecar
Alipini
Bersaglieri
Franzella
Gadena
Brenta
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Fred M
McFall
Newland
Ney
Mystery Bowling League of the
Enola P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. Came
John Kauby
Council
Commissioner Gross
Health Department
Pennsylvania Reduction Company
Reduction Company
Manding
Alpini
Cotas
Coats
Paesee
S. Market Square
Wm. Strouse
the Telegraph Printing Co
Security Trust Company
New Penn-Harris Hotel
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