Coal Price Exam Under Government Controls Reopened
Officials scrutinize coal operator bills since price fixing ended. Raises may be justified by existing contracts, with inspection by the Department of Justice. Changes in payment methods and possible government advances discussed with War Finance Corporation. most contract coal likely remains under $2.35 per ton mine run.
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Associated Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Department of Justice
Hines
War Finance Corporation
Ke, Harkness
The
Fuel Administration
War Department
Secretary of War
Baker
Navy Department
Pocahontas
Affleck in Critical Condition After Major Surgery
J A Affleck prominent Harrisburg business and political figure is seriously ill in Harrisburg Hospital after an operation for intestinal trouble. He founded Harrisburg Shoe Manufacturing Co and Alliance Hill development, and previously led the city water department. He has long been active in Republican city politics and leads the family business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Affleck
North Sixteenth Street
Harrisburg Shoe Manufacturing Company
Harrisburg
Affleck
Allison Hill
City
Harrisburg Shoe Manufacturing Co
Northwest frees coal limits across region in early order
The Northwest released orders removing all restrictions on the use of light heat and power from bituminous coal in the entire Northwest region. The orders issued by T W Proctor and G W Reed take effect at 12 01 Monday morning and were sent to all public utilities and railroads in the region.
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Northwest
Eyociated Press
Chicago
Northwest Region
T. W. Proctor
G. W. Reed
Regional Coal Committee
Weather Summary for Harrisburg and Vicinity
Rain this afternoon gives way to clearing and much colder air tonight and Sunday. Eastern Pennsylvania sees rain followed by clearing and colder conditions with strong southwest winds shifting to the northwest. The Susquehanna and branches rise slightly then fall tonight, with the upper West branch rising moderately this afternoon. A 5.5 foot stage is forecast for Harrisburg Sunday morning and snow is forecast on the Lincoln Highway between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Upper West
Harrisburg
Lincoln
Harburg
Pittsburgh
Miner activity surges in Central Pennsylvania districts
Altoona Pa December 13 reports indicate about half of the coal miners at Broad Top Punxsutawney South Fork Allegheny River Gallitzin Bakerton Spangler and Wilmore are at work. In Barnesboro district the menu will start on Monday. Plenty of cars are available at all the mines as operators push production.
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Altoona
Broad Top
Punxsutawney
South Fork
Allegheny River
Gallitzin
Bakerton
Spangler
Wilmore
Barnesboro
Enable Plants to Resume Full Time on Monday
Washington reports a central coal committee order lifts industrial fuel restrictions. Regions may resume normal heat and power use as coal supplies permit, with road lines continuing to supply fuel upon request. Expected widespread factory restart next week. local authorities may issue immediate orders in cities with ample stocks.
Restrictions Lifted as Coal Director Ends Eastern Limitations
All restrictions on bituminous coal use in the eastern region were removed by A I Hardin regional fuel and railroad director. Train service will resume near normal except the 20th Century Limited. Lights may be lit as usual as Indiana mines approach normal output and stores resume regular hours. Ohio and Pennsylvania news follow with miners returning to work and expected full operation by Monday. James Moore Hickson, prayer healer, to speak at St Stephen's Church in city visit next week.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Ohio River
A. I. Hardin
Indianapolis
Indiana
Allegheny
Ohio
Columbus
Allies Accept Reservations to Versailles Treaty
Paris reports that after a London conference with Premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau the Allies will accept many of the reservations offered by the foreign relations committee to help the American Senate compromise. A European council of the premiers will handle Russian and Turkish issues, with Britain set to intercede for Italy on the Fiume matter.
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Paris
London
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Matin
America
France
England
Italy
John W. Davis
U. S
Great Britain
Vittori Scialola
Fiume
United States
Signor Scialoia
Rome
City to maintain ash collection schedule with new wagons
Ashes accumulated in backyards over the last weeks will be collected under a revised plan. H F Sheegley said new equipment was sent out, including five new wagons with five cubic yard capacity. The system now uses nine five yard, nine three yard wagons and three two yard carts, moving about 400 cubic yards daily. The 1920 budget will decide next year’s schedule, aiming for a ten day winter collection if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Sheegley
Bureau of Ash and Garbage Inspection
Telegraph cautions on calendar scam by nonemployees
The Telegraph warns subscribers about unaffiliated boys selling calendars as a Christmas greeting. Do not buy, report any contact with details and the boy’s name if possible. The newspaper stopped calendar sales two years ago under the carrier distribution plan.
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Telegraph
Left 3 Days by Woman Who Killed Self
A 48 year old woman, Mrs J M Bitner of 141 North Second Street, killed herself with a revolver. Her invalid brother, found in a neighboring bed, lay uncared for up to three or four days. The husband discovered the bodies after a hunting trip. coroner cites melancholy and possible illness as motives.
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J. M. Bitner
North Second Street
Eckinger
Miners Across Illinois Continue Coal Production
Springfield December 13 Miners throughout Illinois reported at the shafts today and continued the ore begun yesterday of producing coal.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Illinois
Euclid Lodge No 698 to be Chartered in Harrisburg
Officers of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Pennsylvania will form a new lodge in Harrisburg, Euclid Lodge No 698, next Tuesday at noon. Grand officers will attend, with James B. Krause as grand master and 34 charter members. The charter group includes George Ross Hull as worshipful master and John H Nixon as senior warden, among others. A Masonic double quartet will provide music for the ceremony. Members come from Harrisburg lodges and others in Pennsylvania and beyond.
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Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Pennsylvania
Euclid Lodge
Grand Lodge
James B. Krause
John 8. Sell
Abraham M. Beitler
Samuel M. Goodyear
Thiry
George Ross Hull
John H. Nixon
John A. F. Hall
Frank W. Matter
Ralph W. Dowdell
Linford Scott
John P. Gibson
Augustus G. Shantz
Walter K. Dietries
Fred I. Lutz
Claude R. Engle
John N. Kinnard
Samuel 8. Packler
Frederick J. Kramer
New Lodge
Harrisburg
Woman Dead Three Days When Husband Returns From a Hunting Trip
Mrs. Mary Bitner, 47, of 1431 North Second Street, was found dead in bed upon her husband J M Bitner’s return from a two week hunting trip. Police and Coroner Eckinger deem it a suicide, with a revolver found beside her and the body showing signs of illness and melancholy.
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Mary Bittner
North Second Street
J. M. Bitner
Eckinger
Two Americans Among Captives Held by Villa Raiders
Two Americans and an Englishman were reported among captives taken by Villistas in Muzquiz Coahuila. The Americans were R B Ransom of Eagle Pass Lumber and Fred G Hugo of J M Babies ranch, with an Englishman unnamed. Ransom and Hugo reportedly demanded ten thousand dollars each for release. Mexicans asked five thousand.
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Associated Press
Eagle Pass
Texas
Villistas
Muzquiz
Coahuila
R. B. Ransom
Eagle Pass Lumber Company
Fred G. Hugo
J. M. Babies Ranch
Federals O Villistas
Piedras Negras
Seguin
Francisco Villa
Hipolito Villa
British Steamer Sinking in Atlantic Aground Near New York
A radio message said the British steamer Messina was sinking in the North Atlantic and would require boats. Mapleleaf would reach her in about 20 hours as she was three knots away. Messina left St Johns December 5 for Antwerp, owned by Gulf Line. A second report said the Grangepark ran ashore seven miles east of Ambrose Channel and was in distress with tugs needed as tides drove her onto Jones Inlet shore near Point Lookout.
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Associated Press
Boston
Messina
North Atlantic
New York
U. S
Mapleleaf
New Foundland
St. Johns
N. B
Antwerp
Gulf Line, Limited
Grangepark
Long Island
Ambrose Channel
Barry
Byron L. Reed
Coast Guard Service
Jones’ Inlet
Point Lookout
Woman Beaten and Robbed in Uniformed Men Kidnap Case
Atlantic City, Dec 13 Mrs James Blake was attacked and robbed of a handbag by two colored men in soldiers uniform as she waited with her five year old son in Ventnor They seized her throat and the other took the child The pair fled and the boy is believed kidnapped by the assailants with police unsure of their whereabouts
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
James Blake
Ventnor
Abolish Colored Lights as Signals on State Railways
John P. Doheney chief of the bureau of accidents urges the Public Service Commission to replace colored lamps with lighted signal arms on Pennsylvania railways. He says misty nights make signals indistinguishable and have caused several rear end collisions.
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Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
John P Doheney
Bureau of Accidents
Doheney
Fighting Turks in Western Asia Minor skirmishes
Creek soldiers and Turkish irregular troops have engaged in scattering skirmishes over the past few days in Western Asia Minor, an official statement from army headquarters at Saloniki reports.
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Saloniki
Asia Minor
Train Collision Bruises Commuters at Union Station
Commuters aboard the Lykens Valley accommodation were slightly cut and bruised when a head on collision with an empty engine occurred near the entrance to the train shed at Union Station just after 9 AM. No serious injuries reported. both engines moved to the engine house under their own power. The cause remains unexplained. fog and steam may have contributed as Engineer W Y Jones slowed the east bound train.
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Lykens Valley
Union Station
Usly
Philadelphia
Lykens
W. Y. Jones
Budget Cuts to Halt Tax Increase in 1920 City Budget
City officials report tentative 1920 appropriations total 1 125 000 with all departments seeking funds. Councilmen warned retaining ten mills yields 940 000, while higher rates raise potential revenue but trigger larger expenditures. Next council meeting to pare requests. action deferred. Washington House votes to drop 2 740 228 Dayton plant purchase from army camp bill. result 159 to 152.
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Big Cat
Associated Press
Washington
Dayton- Wright Airplane
Dayton
Ohio
House
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J. A. Affleck
Central
Central Coal Committee
Walker D. Hines
Cary Ne
Euclid Lodge OF Masons
VILLA
Musquiz
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
Lodge
Wilson
Cation
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Downing Street
Lloyd
George and
Con
Davis
Cary T. Grayson
Steel Workers’ Strike
John Fitzpatrick
Maurice Hoverter
Ruth Paine
Roy F. Hammer
Steclton
Anna E. McCahon
Einhaut
Karl Mek. Schoe
Alta M. Routsahn
Gardners
David N. Youngs
Marion
Minnie Greiner
Mastersonville
Samuel £. Books
Anna Kugle
Shoniton
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