State rulings on returning soldiers and pension eligibility
Deputy Attorney General Joseph J. Kun holds that a returning enlisted man must be reinstated in his former job, with possible alternative suitable employment by agreement. Deputy AG W. H. Keller says a mother leaving the state to seek aid may still be eligible for pension benefits. Attorney General Francis Shunk Brown notes a child under 16 cannot be employed in paid theatrical work in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Kun
Frank WR. Shattuck
State Board of Moving Picture Censors
Mothers’ Pension Fund
Pennsylvania
W. H. Keller
Mary I. Bogue
Francis Shunk Brown
Millard B. King
Influenza Return Warned Amid Cold Weather Advice
Harrisburg authorities urge vigilance as cold weather may bring a renewed influenza threat. The notice promotes using Hyomei inhalers with pure oil of thymol to sterilize air in nose and lungs, claiming it protects against influenza and related illnesses and cites wide local use during the recent crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jiromel
Tur
Kennedy
Tonsiline Sore Throat Remedy Ad Amid Legal Notices
An old advertisement promotes Tonsiline as a national sore throat remedy with pricing. The text then shifts to legal notices from Dauphin County Pennsylvania, listing estates, administrations, and court orders including a 1919 deadline to prove Morris Monroe Sweigard is alive, with Beidleman and Huli as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Dauphin County
Morris Monroe Sweigard
Pennsylvania
Moris Monroe Sweigard
Register of Wills of
Beidleman & Huli
Prominent Pittsburgh Clergyman Elected Moderator of Synod
The Synod elected the Rev. B. F. Everitt of Lewistown as moderator with strong addresses. Reports note extensive men’s work across presbyteries, growth in congregational Bible classes, and a 62 percent rise in gifts to the program. War broadens church leadership, and plans map further presbytery missions and federation cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
B. F. Everitt
Lewisburg
Kieuver
Warlisle
Chester
Clarion
Westminster
Synod
George ‘Taylor
Wilkinsburg
State Federation
Presbytery of
Philadelphia
Church Federation of Philadelphia
Home Missionary
Carlisle
Federated Church
McConnellsburg
Mercersburg
The
Reformed Church
Episcopalians Plan Missions at Conference
Mission bodies of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese met at St Stephen's church with reports and plans. Leroy F. Baker was elected secretary of the Board of Missions. Rev M Du Pui Maynard chaired the board, with numerous archdeacons and clergy in attendance. A War Commission meeting preceded the session and a luncheon was served for delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Board and War Commission
St. Stephen’s
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
St. Stephen's Church
Board of Missions
St. Stephen's Rectory
Leroy F. Baker
Harrisburg
M. du Pui Maynard
Bellefonte
Williamsport
William Dorwart
Newport
Franklin T. Eastment
Phillipsburg
Altoona
John W. Torkington
Wellsboro
Northern
Charles Neyles Tyndell
Alexander McMillan
Carlisle
George II
Bishop
George N. Reynolds
Lancaster
F. X. Luckenbach
Tyrone
George A. Gorgas
Horace B. Packer
William L. Helfenstein
Shamokin
William ©. Robinson
Willimsport
M. H. White
Coudersport
H. G. Hinkle
J. F. Eberly
Westfield
War Commission
Charles N. Tyndell
Floyd Appleton
George R. Bishop
John W. Tarkstton
Edgar Munson
Lliamsport
Herbert W. Hartman
Frank K
James H. Darlington
W. F. Haywood
China
H. A. Post
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Cuba
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
W.M. Parchment
Forster and Cowden Streets
Harrisburg School District issues 91000 bond sale notice
Public notice announces sale of 91000 four percent coupon bonds by Harrisburg Pa School District authorized after 1916 election. Bids due December 20 1918 at 3 30 P M with 2 percent certified check. delivery after January 1 1919. bonds bear interest semiannually and payable in Harrisburg. right to reject bids reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlisburg
Sealey
Carrisburg
Harrisburg
D. D. Hammelbaugh
Chestnut Street
Troom No
Court House
Pennsylvania
Superintendent of Public Safety
Samuel F. Hassler
Mayor Remembered by Soldiers Abroad in France
Mayor Keister received Christmas greetings from two Harrisburg servicemen in France. Francis P. Dwyer Y M C A secretary and former highways inspector sent best wishes, while Major Edward H. Schell of the Quartermasters' Corps also sent regards. Myrtle Flynn 23 faced a disorderly conduct hearing on the street. Frank O Neill private at Middletown Ordnance Depot arrested for striking a civilian who refused whisky. William Curry heard on drunk and disorderly charge at Fourth and Blackberry streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keister
Harrisburg
France
Francis P. Dwyer
Highways Department
Edward H. Schell
Quartermasters’ Corps
Myrtle Flynn
Frank O'Neill
Middletown
City and County debate Market Square comfort stations plan
City and county officials clash over a 1913 loan of 25000 for a Market Square footwalk and comfort stations. Solicitors dispute whether the project limits to the Square, or allows other locations, while parking needs and a potential new courthouse shape the outcome. City engineer estimates the project at 9600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Square
Allison Hill
Daniel Seitz
R. Ross Seaman
Seitz
Safety Isle
Lynch
Keister
Isle of Safety
Fox
M. B. Cowden
Markets Open with Wide Quotes from Chandler Brothers
Chandler Brothers and Company list extensive quotations from the New York and Philadelphia exchanges with numerous issues including Anaconda Iron, Bethlehem Steel, Canadian Pacific, Chesapeake and Ohio, Great Northern Ore, Reading, Union Pacific, Westinghouse and others. The market reports also cover New York farm produce, meats, and futures as of December with mixed steady to firm prices across grains, dairy, eggs, and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler Brothers and Company
New York
Philadelphia
North Market Square
Harrisburg
Chestnut Street
Pine Street
Alllg Chalmers
Am Car and Foundry
Amer Loco
Amer Smelting
Amer Woolens
Aachiagh” Ode Sov Orese
Kaldwin Locomotive
Baltimore and Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Butte Copper
Canadian Pacific
Central Leather
Chesapeake and Ohio
China Con
Col Fuel
Crucible Steel
Picteceseterseogens
Ctaciaepe
Inspiration
Heghmacote Ellisae
BBM
Merc
Mar Ctfs
Mar Cuis Old Mex Petroleum
Midvale Steel
New York Central
Norfolk and Western
Northern Pacific
Pennsylvania Railroad
Littaburgh Coal
Tailway Steel Spe
Ray Con Copper Reading
Republic
Iran and
Southern Pacific Southern Ry
Studebaker Union Pacific
U 8 Steel
Utah Copper Westinghouse
Willys-Overland
Maryland
Philadely
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Peking
Long Island
New Jersey
Western
Maine
Delaware
Michigan
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Norfolk
Mastern
Shore
Kansas
Timothy
Tierces
Conference to discuss postwar agricultural projects in Pennsylvania
State College hosts a conference beginning tomorrow with farm agents and home economics experts from surrounding counties. H G Niesley of Dauphin county and Miss Mary Ruth Fisher of Dauphin county will travel from Harrisburg to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Wariene
Pennsylvania
H. G. Niesley
Dolphin County
Mary Ruth_ Fisher
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Hearst Cabled Hale to Write Favoring Peace
Senate hearing reveals government copies of telegrams signed by William Randolph Hearst directing coverage and urging peace. Messages cite forgery claims against the Zimmermann note and accuse Attorney General Gregory and Wilson of war powers maneuvers. Harvard professor Hart denies pro German ties while warning on press influence and espionage bill rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cats
Pretender
Arraigus Democratic Party
Geniregory
Congress
Wilson
Panama Canal
Hearst
Washington
William Randolph Hearst
Senate Committee
Hale
New York American
William Bayard Hale
Berlin
America
Germany
United States
Carvalho
New York
Mexico
Japan
Associated Press
Albert Bushnell Hart
Harvard University
Hart
German University Alliance
Otto Merkel
Harvard
Belgium
Francis Zimmermann
Gregory
Francis
Secret Service
England
Supreme Bench
Burleson
House
Philip Francis
Cummins
Democratic Party
Eerenari
Hea
Saino
Zimmermann Note Authenticity Tied to 1917 Publication
New York reports confirm the Zimmermann note forwarded to Mexico in 1917 was authentic as published in the U.S. The issue arose in the Reichstag budget committee on March 6, with regrets over the interception and blame only to be fixed after Ambassador Von Benstorff’s return. Zimmermann resigned in July 1917, the note incident contributing to his retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred Zimmermann
Mexico
United States
Reichstag
Berlin
Zimmermann
von Benstorff
Dr. Zimmermann
City prepares to raze riverfront buildings for West Front street improvements
Property owners contest compensation for straight gains as court cases on Front street improvements proceed. Judge McCarrell rules city must pay for structures erected since 1871. Retrials requested. city to move forward on razing buildings once legal questions settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McCarrell
Front Street
Herr
Calder Streets
Fox
Capital Legion Dinner at Grand Army Hall
The Capitol Protective Legion No. 1108 hosts a chicken noodle soup dinner this evening at Grand Army hall 26 North Third Street with Mrs. George F. Garverich in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Legion
Capitol Protective Legion No. 1108
National Protective Legion
Grand Army Hall
North Third Street
George F. Garverich
Pimples Spread Across Face Prompting Cure Ad
A 1918 letter from Miss Clara Mae Burleson describes pimples spreading over her face and burning pain before she used Cuti cura Soap and Ointment, claiming healing after two soaps and one ointment. The notice advertises the products for general use and sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Mae Burleson
Pa Pa
Mandrake Pills Promised to Revive Fatigued Readers
Advertorial claims Schenck's Mandrake Pills cure dullness and fatigue by one dose. It promises relief from constipation biliousness and bilious headaches with uncoated or sugar coated tablets sold by Dr J H Schenck and Son Philadelphia at 25 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
J. H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
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State
Yank
Moving Picture Board
Harry J. Miller
Harry J. Miller, JR
Hummelst
W. Justin Carter
Tol Market Street
Dr. Rose
J. H. Jeffries
J. G. Rose
J. W. Gilland
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Giland
D. R. Workman
A. J. Weisley
T. C. McCarrell
Robert Hunter
Presbyterian State Federation
William L. Mudge
Chambersburg
Committee of Church Federation of the
Synod of Pennsylvania
Mr. Mudge
Center County
Spring Mills
Franklin County Federation
Beaver Federation
Pittsburgh and
Steelton
Twenty-first Ward
Franklin County
Johnstown
vThe
Hog Island
Middle States
Council of National Defense
Red Cross
George Montgomery
Episcopalians
LEGAL
Sarah A. Fiese
Register of Wills
Steelton Trust Company
Steelton, Pa
Wickersham & Metzger
Bergner Building
the Telegraph Printing Co
Penna
Chicago
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Chieane
Board of Trade
Park
Lord
New Yorker
Senate
Probe
Keen
Deecases
Cuthura
Joaton
Gorgas Drug Stores
S. Thirteenth Street
Sixteenth Street
State Street
Seventeenth Street
Forster Street
Whitehall Street
Bell Realty CO
Bergner
Employees Loan Society
Wall Street
N. Y. Stock Exchange
N. Y
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