City and County Plan Joint Office Building Move
City and county commissioners authorized solicitors to review legal questions about joining to erect a modern courthouse and city hall on the current site. They will report next Wednesday at 11 and a committee will be named to receive the findings and guide action for funding and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Fox
Philip S. Moyer
Keister
City Council
Board of County Commissioners
H. C. Wells
Henry M. Stine
German Cabinet Warns Russians of Hun Dangers
Berlin reports the German cabinet sent a wireless to Russia asking not to send a delegation to Berlin for a conference planned for December 16 due to the present German situation. Bolshevist ambassador Joffe accuses ministers of friendliness toward Russian methods, raising a painful impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Bolshevist
Soldiers’ and Workmen's Council
Adolph Joffe
Weather outlook for Harrisburg area turns mixed
The forecast calls for rain this afternoon with partial clouds and rising temperatures tonight. Thursday is expected to be fair and colder with a rise in river level noted around Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
A Yankee Raid on Berlin Held Up by Peace
Lieutenant Robert E. Bridges described a planned bombing raid on Berlin by Americans using Handley-Page giant aircraft. Three ships were delivered, with six planned after more deliveries, but the armistice canceled the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Boston
Robert E. Bridges
Easton
France
Lieutenant Bridges
Early Shoppers Co operate With Store Managers in Harrisburg
Harrisburg and surrounding areas anticipate a big Christmas as shoppers converge on downtown stores. Merchants praise orderly crowds, camouflage packing to hide gifts, and team effort between shoppers and clerks, with many using ad lists to guide purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
U. S
Germany
Knights of Malta Plan Fraternal Home Contracts
John G. Miles, supreme commander, and board members met at Bolton House in Granville Mifflin County to set contracts for a new Knights of Malta fraternal home. The initial structure at an estimated cost of 75000 will house 75 guests and serve as a nucleus for a larger institution dedicated to aged members. Board members present included A. W. Samuel Carmel, John P. Longenecker, Charles Messenger, John G. Miller, Charles H. Bingaman, Harry M. Askin, Thomas H. Greer, J. H. Hoffman and others from diverse cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Miles
Knights of Malta
Granville
Mifflin County
Bolton House
Board of Governors
A. W. Samuel
Mr. Carmel
John P. Longenecker
Lebanon
Charles &. Messenger
Tatamy
John G. Miller
Wilkensburg
Charles H. Bingaman
Reading
Harry M. Askin
Carlisle
Thomas H. Greer
Butler
J. H. Hoffman
Philadelphia
Hardscrabble May Come Down In Early Fall
City Solicitor John E. Fox begins preparing papers for the Hardscrabble appeals hearing at the Supreme Court session in the city next May. Officials expect a decision within weeks after the hearing, which could end plans to open Front street to the river line from Herr to Calder. Some buildings in the area may be razed late next year. The court will review the Dauphin county ruling allowing Front street opening and damages for prior improvements. A second issue argues the city under an 1871 act may not be liable for certain property claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John E. Fox
Front Street
River Line
Herr
Calder Streets
Dauphin
Front
Calder
Fox
Wet Weather Poster Encourages Red Cross Volunteers
A poster will be displayed on 402 city blocks tomorrow and Friday signaling dwellers that they can volunteer at a home or place of business. The notice continues on Page 7.
Whole carload of Christmas trees arrives in Harrisburg
A carload of 2000 Vermont spruce trees arrived for Harrisburg, consigned to Harry L. Holmes of Holmes Seed Co. Prices range from 75 cents to 5 dollars, driven by influenza, labor shortages, and freight costs. Maine supply is canceled due to tree disease, so Holmes predicts this is the first and last shipment this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
America
Vermont
Harry L. Holmes
The
Holmes Seed Company
Maine
Holmes
Pennsylvania Teachers Seek 25 Percent Salary Increase
Pennsylvania school teachers plan a state wide push to raise salaries by 25 percent. Led by prominent educators and supported by Harrisburg teachers, the move aims to present a bill to the Legislature in the coming session. Local organizers include Harry A. Boyer Dr C B E J Keen Elizabeth Baker Maude Gamble and Margaret Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Harry A. Boyer
C. BE
Elizabeth Baker
Maude Gamble
Margaret Sullivan
Seek Right of Relatives to Cable to Soldiers
The Senate adopted a resolution requesting the Postmaster General to confirm whether relatives may request and receive by cable overseas welfare information about officers and enlisted men who have had no word for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Spencer
Missouri
Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania Opens With 200 Commissioners
The thirty seventh annual session of the Synod of Pennsylvania opens at Pine Street Presbyterian Church with over 200 commissioners. George Montgomery of Pittsburgh is moderator. Craig N. Liggett of Philadelphia is vice moderator. Robert Hunter is stated clerk. Dr John A. Marquis will not attend. Dr J Frank Smith of Dallas speaks tonight. Tomorrow features Rev R B Guild and Dr G S McCune. Morning sessions focus on committee reports and mission work led by Dr Matthew F. Smith and Dr William F. Weir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of Pennsylvania of the
Presbyterian Church
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
George Montgomery
Pittsburgh
John A. Marquis
New York City
Board of Missions
J. Frank Smith
Dallas
Texas
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Permanent Committee On
Synodical Home Missions
Executive Commission
Matthew F. Smith
Beaver Falls
Wiliam F. Weir
Secre
Final Scene of Armistice Described by Harrisburg Officer
Lieutenant Albert H. Stackpole of the 113th Field Artillery writes from the front to Harrisburg after hostilities end. He recalls the pause before the bells and cheers announced the armistice, the quiet guns, and the Christmas tree like display of rockets as victory dawned for both sides. He notes eager celebrations by French towns and American Doughboys calling across the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Stackpole
113Th Field Artillery
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Firemen Report Losses Less Than Underwriters
Firemen's Union claims Harrisburg fire losses are under one dollar per capita, lower than many northern cities, and that alarm responses average under 30 seconds. The department is now fully motorized with smoke protecting helmets for all crews. A drive to strictly enforce stop rules for trolley obstruction near fire plugs is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Union
Hope
Kindler
Gross
Demming
Union
Harrisburg
United States
Wilhelm to Keep Mum Until Trial by Allies
Amsterdam dispatch reports Krupp Munitions Works directors will transform the plant into peacetime production and ask workers to propose peace material manufacturing ideas per the Cologne Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Krupp Munitions Works
Cologne
President Gets Better Schedule to Peace Board
The U S S George Washington with President Wilson and party aboard altered its course after leaving the Azores and will reach Brest earlier than announced. He is now due at ten o clock Friday morning and will depart for Paris at four in the afternoon. A heavy southwest wind lashed the coast tearing down city decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brest
George Washington
Wilson
Azores
Paris
Government ends steel industry price fixing December 31
Washington December 11 government supervision over the steel industry and steel price fixing will end December 31 after a conference with spokesmen of the industry. War Industries Board announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Industries Board
Ex Kaiser Hohenzollern to Stay Silent on War Start Details
London December 1 The former emperor William Hohenzollern will not answer questions about his role in preventing war in 1914 and will defer any statement until that time. Count Von Bentinck hosted the interview and conveyed his preference to avoid government anger and postpone remarks. Paris December 11 Legal action begins against the former German emperor by Lille Mothers accusing German commanders in April 1916 of abducting minor girls and subjecting them to abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Illiam Hohenzolern
Amerongen
The
Express
Herr Hohenzollern
Count von Bentinck
Paris
Lille
Crop production estimates from the Agriculture Dept
Final estimates place the 1918 19 crops with corn at 2 582 00 bushels and wheat at 917 100 000 bushels. The value of the nation s principal crops is about 12 272 412 000 dollars versus 11 656 32 000 last year. December 1 price basis.
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Market Square
Mrs. Harrisburger
Wis
Shipping Board
RED Cross
Presbyterian Synod
Dr. Smith
Dr. Marquis
KRUPP
Peace Board
Lewis
Sadler of
State Committee of National Defenacy
Hf. H. Sangree
MySengree
Haddonfield
Brown
Charles W. Brown
WH. Brown
E Graupner Brewery
Roy Thomas
Pine Street
Steelton
War Department
New York
National Baseball League
American League
Samuel H. Miller
Lumbia
George K. Sm Fallo Tombrilio
Harris Joy
Margaret T. O'Conner
Hazel M. Sheaffer
Raffe
Roxe KE. Mann
Hummelstown
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