Czernin Warned Karl of Coming Defeat of HMNS
Count Czernin warned former Emperor Charles in 1917 that Central Powers faced end of resources. He predicted revolts if peace not reached soon and urged an accord with America before U.S. entry could shift the war. He doubted submarine warfare and warned of limited German support beyond next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Vienna
Count Czernin
Charles
Germany
Berlin
America
Conrad von Hoetzendorf
England
Hoetsendorf
Local banks fund short term certificates in Harrisburg district
Harrisburg district banks subscribe to short term certificates totaling 319000 in Harrisburg and 165000 in the county with 7790 in Juniata and Perry counties combined. The issue runs biweekly with two and a half percent reserve and four and a quarter percent interest, exchangeable for Liberty Bonds. The district total reaches 561500 backed by named banks across Dauphin Perry Juniata counties.
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Harrisburg
Juniata
Perry
Perry County
Juniata County
Banka
Liberty
Treasury Department
Excess Profits To Close Stores
The food administration publishes price lists every Tuesday and Friday and requires grocers to display them for customer comparison. Local prices are monitored to match state norms and any variations must be explained or rescinded. Cheese sandwiches are banned at Taboo Restaurant as servers may only offer a half ounce per customer, making compliant service impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Federal Food Administration
Four Hurt When City Street Cars Crash at Twelfth and Market
Four injured in a collision of two Harrisburg street cars at Twelfth and Market last night. Carl Cope a one year old from Hummelstown suffered a lip laceration, Joseph Bartell suffered facial and shoulder injuries with possible leg fracture, and two railways workers were treated at home. Wet slippery rails blamed for the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Cope
Hummelstown
Joseph Bartell
State Street
Twelfth
Market Streets
Harrisburg Hospital
George Booker
Swope
Bartell
Harrisburg Railways Company
Cope
Paxtang
Twelfth Street
Market
Booker
Wilsons Peace Ideals Viewed in France as Too Lenient to Hans
New York dispatch reports Paris views of Woodrow Wilsons fourteen points. French fear realist stance dominates. Clemenceau government warned to seek harsh terms or risk ouster. The Paris correspondent notes German note exchanges heighten dread of lenient peace and Prussian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
France
New York
the Tribune
Paris
Bowie
Magnificent setting proposed for new Capitol grounds
The plan outlines a park extension forming a central court with a terrace and flagstone court ending at an 800 foot mall lined with Pennsylvania oaks. The city would finance bridge approaches, donate land for streets and alleys, and adjust Walnut Third and North streets to fit the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Building
Memorial Bridge
Harrisburg
Park Extension
Walnut
Third
Banquet Promotes Membership For Out2GetA Men’s Class
At Tabernacle Baptist Church the Out 2 Get A Men’s Bible Class banquet showcased national colors and a full program. Anson DeVout led with piano pieces and speeches by Rev. W H Dallman and others, ending with America sung and a vote to attend the upcoming Sunday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Millard Osmore Peirce
Hartzel
Anson S. DeVout
G. P. Rodkey
Church In the Wildwood
M. O. Peirce
J. R. Davies
E. L. Crosby
R. F. Raeuchle
C. H. Sheckles
Singing of America
Cabinet urged to create Department of Education in U S
School officials and teachers in the county will be urged by Superintendent F E Shambaugh to back a push for Congress to establish a new Cabinet office the Department of Education. Letters to lawmakers and Senator Hoke Smith in Washington are to be sent, highlighting potential federal funds redistributed to states and districts for education as influenza epidemics ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Shambaugh
Congress
Department of Education
Hoke Smith
Washington
Stambaugh
Executive Department
Department of the Interior
State Educational Association
Nation's Capital Notes On Rail Route Project And Poland Mission
Washington reports Director General road administration will carry out the Mississippi river barge route project. A civilian mission from America and Allied counties will probe atrocity reports in Poland. The War Department announces Pershing will recall 172 officers and 4,845 men, led by the Fifty first Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Director General Road Administration
McAdoo
America
Allied
Poland
Pershing
War Department
Fifty-first Regiment
City Red Cross drives aid with enthusiastic volunteers
Harrisburg workers launch a vigorous Red Cross membership drive. Women boosters canvass homes, collect four dollars per family, issue receipts, and explain Red Cross aid remains available year round. Some object, but volunteers stress ongoing disaster relief and constant service. The Hill district is covered by a designated team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey
Red Cross
First Dimension
Harrisburg
The
War casualty list includes private wounded missing and death
The list reports Private William Edson Mower wounded in September at base hospital and several others missing or wounded in action. Also notes Private Nicola Diguiseppe severely wounded near October 7 and Lorree Loree seriously ill in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edson Mower
Market Street
Mower
Annie Schultz
Washington
Telegraph
112Th Infantry
National Guards
Island Park
Old Eighth Regiment
One Hundred and Twelfth
Harrisburg Telegraph
Frank F. Geiser
Regina Street
Nicola Diguiseppe
Mulberry Street
Geiser
Sarah Schriver
Diguiseppe
Minga Villa Sginola
Nevin R. Seltzer
North Sixth Street
Amelia Seltzer
Camillo Fedele
North Seventh Street
Wormleysburg
George L. Kennedy
Mary Kennedy
North Second Street
W. Walter White
R. F.D
Newport
Lenora A. Rhoads
No. 3
Charles I. Dressel
Lykens
Edward McKay Kurtz
Liverpool
Edgar Ellsworth Burgner
Chambersburg
Earl B. Swartzell
Milroy
Yankees Ready to Deluge Foe With Gas Flood
Washington report details American plans to deploy ten tons of mustard gas for every ton from Germany. General Sibert says armistice plans included production capacity greater than England and France, plus a new gas mask and 400000 units completed. Colonel Walker notes Edgewood plant as a deadly facility with high casualty risks for handling staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William L. Sibert
Chemical Warfare Service
England
France
Sibert
W. H. Walker
Edgewood
Maryland
Courthouse Notes Reports Suit For Damages Against Harrisburg Railways
John Baker of Lower Swatara township sues Harrisburg Railways Company for $5,000 alleging five fractures to his left leg and five to his left ankle and foot after a mule tied to a car fell, pinning him during the ride. Nephew of Prothonotary Pass in Camp Quantico hospital recovering from appendicitis. Four more pleas of guilty listed for Monday including nonsupport and concealed weapons. Professor Zimmerman and two sons recover from influenza and return to duties at North Street home.
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John Baker
Lower
Swatara Township
Harrisburg Railways Company
Camp Quantico
Charles E. Pass
Charles Palmer
Joseph L. Kaplan
Charles Wise
Russell Jones
W. R. Zimmerman
North Street
Irvin
Earl
Bethel Opens Tomorrow at Highspire Church of God
The Bethel opening at Highspire Church of God features morning services led by Rev. Dr. S. G. Yahn and Rev. C. J. Fosling with solos by Corporal Humphrey J. Roberts, a 2 pm platform service with multiple pastors, and evening sermon by Rev. J. C. Forncrook with choir and soloists. RECORD BIG MORTGAGE A $50,000,000 Bethlehem Steel mortgage held by Equitable Trust was filed at the county recorder’s office, dated May 1, 1912, and recorded in other counties before this entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highspire
Church of God
S. G. Yahn
Church Advocate
C. J. Fosling
Humphrey J. Roberts
Middletown
Mr. Lee
Lutheran Church
West
Kraybill
Hess
Highspire Church
Miss Ruth
J. C. Forncrook
Lester Green
Bethlehem Steel Company
Equitable Trust Company of New York
Allied Forces to Augment Western Russia Expedition
Allied governments plan to send troops to western Russian provinces to replace German forces after evacuation. The move aims to shield inhabitants from Bolshevik attacks, with the United States awaiting President Wilson's decision in Paris. The Murman coast expedition targets submarine bases and large Allied stores at Archangel.
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Washington
Russia
United States
Wilson
Paris
Baltic
America
Murman Coast
Archangel
Men of Eighth Regt Band Coming Home
The Sixtieth Pioneer Infantry Band of the Pennsylvania National Guard prepared to return home after training at Camp Wadsworth South Carolina. Reorganized by Lt. Clark in 1917 the band recruited new members, served on patriotic drives, and earned a strong record as it awaited overseas orders at armistice time.
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Pennsylvania National Guard
Clark
United States
Island
Camp Hancock
National Guard
Camp Wadsworth
S. C
Sixtieth Pioneer Infantry Band
Liberty Loan
Theda Bara
Clemenceau
Alexander Dumas
At- Victoria
Victoria Theater
Charlie Chaplin
Sunday Set as Day of Prayer Devotion for Health
A historical plea calls for a Sunday of prayer across churches to seek divine aid in ending a dread disease. The message urges ministers and congregations to confess, supplicate, and seek healing from the Great Healer for a redeemed, healthy people during Christmas time.
Sergeant Bennett Kills Five Huns in Night Observation
Sergeant Bennett, recently qualified sharpshooter with Company D, Eighth Pennsylvania National Guard, crawled through an old house to observe enemies. He dispatched five Huns, then guided the assault that captured the hill with few casualties. He later sent a note praising local eats to prove his patriotism. He was stationed at Island Park, went to Camp Hancock Georgia, and sailed overseas.
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Bennett
Eighth Regiment
Pennsylvania National Guard
Island Park
Camp Hancock
Screen pageants and stage acts at Regent and nearby
Wallace Reid stars in The Source at the Regent with Beware of Boarders on the same bill. The Majestic features El Cota and Jimmie Lucas, while Orpheum presents The Brute of Berlin. Colonial shows Neime Talmadge in The Forbidden. Victoria runs The Clemenceau Case with The Hand of Vengeance and Tom Mix at other venues.
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Majestic
el Cota
Xylophonist
Jimmie” Lucas and Company
Billie” Reeves
Motion Picture Fame
Enid Bennett
Walace Reid
Sennett
Charles Ray
Edith C
Victoria
Theda Bara
Clemenceau Cage
Mr. Logan
Nichols
Wood
Macart
Bradford
Nip
Tuck
Mid-West
Regent
Miss Bennett
Eva
Wally” Reid
Switzerland Refuses Ex-Emperor Charles Residence
Munich December 14 Switzerland has declined to permit former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary to reside there. The government reportedly cited the experience of Holland with former Emperor William as part of its reasoning.
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Associated Press
Munich
Switzerland
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Holland
William
Church Rostrum Used for Enemy, Prober Reports
Washington reports German Lutheran pastors urged pro German sermons before U S entry into war. Army intelligence officers told the Senate Propaganda Investigating committee that some ministers later joined the army and preached for Germany while others remained loyal and aided government. Steps were taken to remove disloyal ministers from the church. Propaganda efforts among American Negroes were described as unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Lester
Army Intelligence Service
Senate Propaganda Investigating Committee
Germany
Atlanta
U S Soldiers to See England on Leave from France
Thousands of American soldiers in France may be allowed seven days leave in England with transportation expenses paid. Army headquarters in France requested care for the men, and the reply from American authorities here was affirmative. The period begins from arrival in England and covers seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
800000 Tons of U S Ships To Be Returned To Trade
The army quartermaster designated ships with a total capacity of 800000 tons to be turned over to the Shipping Board for return to transoceanic routes. Major General Goeth informed Senator Smith of South Carolina and the Senate Interstate Commerce Commission.
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U. S
Washington
Army Quartermaster Department
The
Shipping Board
Goeth Alsso
Smith
South Carolina
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
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Czernin
Karl
HMNS
Harrisburg Allison Hill Trust
Camp Curtin Trust
Central Trust
Citizens’ Bank
Dauphin Deposit Trust
First National
Harrisburg National
Mechanics Trust
Merchants National
Security Trust
UN Sui Bar
Perry County Duhcannon National
Bank of Landisburg
Marynville
Millerstown First National
New Bloomfield First National
Newport City National Hostess
Peereesessee
Juniata Juniata Valley Bank
Mifflin- Mown
Richfield Bank
Otel Boccs
Total
George A, Shreiner
Cabinet
U.S
State Department
H. E. Rhoads
Loree
New Brunswick
N. J
Leanor F. Loree
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
West Orange
William Be, Mower
Yankees
Highspire Church of God
Bethel
Sergeant Bennett
Amuseraments
Wallace Reid
P’aramount
Wallace Rcid
Reid
Orpheum
Neime Talmadge
Julia Arthur
Edith Cavell
Cavell
Whitney Collins
Norma Talmadge
Colonial Theater
Misa Talmadge
Troy
Mss Talmadge
Carl
Regent Theatre
Art and
Pictu
Dainty
Little
William Fox
Forbidden City
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