Total revision of constitution a possibility
The State Constitutional Revision Commission adjourned to December 17 after authorizing committees to study subjects that could affect joint sessions. Ex-Speaker Alter reported many amendments and urged exhaustive study of executive and legislative changes, taxation sections and other topics. The commission may consider a complete revision as hundreds of amendments have been proposed.
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State Constitutional Revision Commission
George E. Alter
Alter
Gifford Pinchot
Francis Newton Thorpe
Charles H. English
William S. Schaffer
Toys For The Toyless Need More Donations
Harrisburg Toy Mission appeals for increased donations before Christmas as many children risk going without gifts. Headquarters at 119 South Front urge volunteers to provide toys candies and fruits during the final week before the holiday season.
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Harrisburg
Toy Mission
Santa Claus
South Front
Weather summary for the region
The forecast calls for a warmer night with a low around 25 degrees. Eastern Pennsylvania remains cloudy and warmer, with snow in the far north. Moderate south winds. The lower North Branch River and other streams are expected to fall slowly, while the main river rises tonight to about 5.8 feet.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Sproul Praised as Pennsylvania’s Choice for President
Washington reports Governor Sproul dazzled a National Committee crowd with a notable speech and then enjoyed a Pennsylvania delegation dinner at the Hotel Raleigh. The Pennsylvania delegation voiced strong support for Sproul as the Republican presidential candidate and pledged to help secure favorable delegates. Sproul, modest in tone, blushed at the compliments from peers and former colleagues.
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Washington
Sproul
National Committee i
Pennsylvania
House
Raleigh
Union
State Assembly
Mr. Sproul
City collects long unclaimed stall rent from Market Square
More than thirty years after Market Square stalls were torn down, the city collected $11.50 for stall rent paid in 1888 by John Casey to the Commonwealth Trust Company for the city. The bank listed unclaimed funds and, after inquiries by Commissioner C. W. Burtnett, the money was turned over to the city treasury.
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Market Square
John Casey
Casey
Commonwealth Trust Company
C. W. Burtnett
Warmer Weather Is Forecast For Tonight
Weather forecaster E. R. Demain predicts a milder night for Harrisburg with temperatures not dipping as low as today. The extreme low is not expected below 25 degrees, as eighteen poles were removed along Court Street this morning and work begins soon south of Market Street.
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Harrisburg
E. R. Demain
Wighteen
Court Street
Market Street
Telegraph First Harrisburg Paper Breaks Coal Strike End
Harrisburg Telegraph led the city last evening with the official ending of the coal strike. The Associated Press provided the timely report, after an earlier Palmer telegram forecast the pause, while other Harrisburg papers failed to publish the development in time for afternoon editions.
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Harrisburg
Palmer
Associated Press
Washington
The
Telegraph
Shoppers urged to stop buying and join in a sing along
Clerks at the 8 5 Kresge store held a half hour vacation during shopping hours for a community sing. Customers were treated to a short musical program and invited to participate as part of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Community Service Bureau effort to foster local sings.
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Kresge
Community Service Bureau
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
Three Saved From Going Off Bridge in Narrow Edge Escape
A touring car from New Kingston with W. S. Dougherty and two companions narrowly avoided plunging over Mulberry street bridge when a fly wheel caught on a small ledge after rail posts snapped. The car was badly damaged but halted above a 50 foot drop. Collision with a second car worsened the incident before the ledge saved the vehicle. London reports the Irish bill's introduction in the House of Commons was postponed again.
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Mulberry Street
W. S. Dougherty
New Kingston
Allison Hill
Scandalis and Federick Motor Car Co
Market Street
Dougherty
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Bankers Urge End to Gold Coin Use for Christmas
Bank officials urge stopping use of gold coins in holiday gifting and promoting new crisp bank notes instead. They argue to conserve gold for reserves and foreign exchange, noting public handling wears coins and reduces value.
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Santa Claus
Ing
Uncle Sam
City to Start Water Main Overhaul In Spring
City officials outlined plans for upgrading State street water mains to 36 inches replacing 30 inch lines. The work, tied to the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge project, is set to begin early spring with an estimated total cost of 182 265.91 dollars and the city expected to pay about 27 percent. The State will fund contractor payments while the city reimburses later, with a completion time of at least four months.
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State Street
H. G. Perring
J. &. Greitner and Company
John KE. Fox
Bruce Taylor
M. RB
Central Construction Corporation
J. W. Ledoux
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Ledoux
Perring
Fox
Cabrera Blames U S Press for Strained Mexico Ties
Secretary of the treasury in Carranza's cabinet, Louis Cabrera, allegedly leads anti American propaganda. He blames the American press for the rift between Mexico and the United States, a view echoed by Mexican and American observers after the A B C conferences at Niagara Falls New London and Atlantic City.
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Washington
Louis Cabrera
Treasury
Carranza
United States
Universal
Cabrera
Niagara Alls
New London
Atlantic City
Mexico City
City Likely To Not Get More Government Food
Mayor Daniel L. Keister announced there will be no more government food offered for sale in Harrisburg. A city committee found no stock at Philadelphia warehouses or other government depots after touring supply facilities.
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Daniel L. Keister
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
William II Ryder Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot at Home
William II Ryder aged 60 committed death by own action last night at his residence 2126 Greenwood Street. He left a wife and five children as authorities search for a cause, noting he returned from work and was later found dead in a bedroom after a gunshot was heard.
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William II. Ruder
Greenwood Street
Ryder
Wilson Spends Hour Outdoors Despite Cold at White House
President Wilson stood on the south portico for an hour in below freezing weather. He wore the fur coat from the Peace Conference last winter as a bright sun shone and the wind was light.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Miners Return as They Hear of Coal Strike End
Indianapolis December 11 1919 miners throughout the country are to resume work after the union accepted President Wilson's proposal. Telegrams sent to 4000 locals announce the end of the strike and orders to return immediately. Operators pledge rapid resumption of normal operations with coal movement expected within a few days.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Inen
Commission of International Questions
No Immediate Relief in Coal Restrictions Despite Strike
Washington reports no immediate relaxation in rigid coal consumption limits despite miners agreeing to Wilson's plan. Fuel Administrator Garfield said the disruption in production and transport cannot be instantly fixed. Director General Hines added that caution in coal use remains essential while adjustments are prepared. A three member commission will study wages and conditions in the bituminous fields, with members named after the Attorney General's return.
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Washington
Garfield
Wilson
Hines
Railroad Administration
Palmer
Indianapolis
Not a Union Mine in Pittsburgh District Resumes Operations
Not a union mine in the Pittsburgh district resumed operations today after action by the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis yesterday. Officials awaited official word on a strike call, with mine owners prepared for rapid resumption and workers expected back by Monday.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Wilson Praises Miners Patriotic Action in Telegram
President Wilson telegraphed Acting President Lewis of the coal miners union expressing appreciation for the patriotic action by miners' representatives at Indianapolis. He urged all to work together for a prompt settlement that is fair to everyone.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Lewis
Coal Miners’ Union
Indianapolis
Woodrow Wilson
Bad Luck Fears Tie To Saturday 18th Work Suspensions
Operators say neither day feels like resuming work after a suspension. The superstition links to the 18th falling on a Saturday, a commonly cited bad luck date as reported by workers.
German capitulation on Scapa Flow in Paris note
Paris reports that Germany’s reply to the Supreme Council on the peace protocol is substantially a capitulation on the Scapa Flow question and proposes discussion of other points. The translation by the German delegation was underway in Paris.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Scapa Flow
High Liquor Costs Prompt Closure of Bunkhouse
Morristown New Jersey December 11 1930 the county farm bunk house for prisoners will close January 1 due to high liquor costs and prohibition Sheriff Edwin W Orr announced four inmates remain with a day and night keeper costing about 150 dollars monthly for salaries the prisoners cook and tend the house but farm work is sparse with so few on hand
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Associated Press
Morristown
N. J
Edwin W. Orr
Miner Crushed to Death in Deepest Lykens Mine
Lykens Pa December 11 John M Williams of Wiconisco was killed in No 8 slope the deepest place in the coal mines of Lykens He was crushed by a fall of rock He was 40 years old a son of Matthew Williams He leaves a wife and two daughters Millie and Beatrice Williams
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John M. Williams
Wiconisco
Williams
Matthew Williams
Millie
Beatrice Williams
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