Winter Snowstorm Grips East Delays Rails and Trains
A major snowstorm blankets the eastern states with over three inches in pockets and zero readings in Chicago and Detroit. Westbound rail lines face delays up to two and a half hours while Harrisburg and Pittsburgh cities mobilize sweepers and crews to clear streets and crossings ahead of a cold wave from the Midwest. No thaw is seen before Christmas as forecasts warn of continued frigid conditions.
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Weather Signs Cold Night Then Fair Saturday
The forecast notes Harrisburg and nearby areas turning chilly with lows near 15 degrees. East to central Pennsylvania expected fair tonight and Saturday with increasing northeast winds, some ice in river channels, and a Susquehanna stage around 40 feet Saturday morning.
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Harrisburg's Greatest Christmas Seal Sales Duo Highlighted
The 1916 Red Cross Christmas seal drive is recalled through Dickinson Johnson and Miss Anna Swope who sold about 5750 stamps, and Evelyn Mair with Marian C. Williams who sold about 5700 stamps, showcasing Harrisburg school efforts.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Advertises For Men For First Time In Years
The Pennsylvania Railroad posted notices at freight and passenger stations inviting applications for firemen, brakemen, machinists, shopmen, trackmen, truckers and more. Local agent W R McCALEB issued blanks and info. Veterans of long service recall no prior recruitment ads. department heads cite a manpower shortage.
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McCaleb
Wheat Crashes on Parley Talk Rumor and Markets
Wheat futures fell sharply in Chicago trading with May dropping to around 157% to 163 per bushel as rumors of universal disarmament to be discussed at a peace parley stirred selling. Prices slid about 18 cents from the initial offer, with volatility across different pits and later partial recovery as buyers returned. Pinchot to speak at 8 15 tonight before the Engineers Society of Pennsylvania at 31 South Front Street on conservation in Congress.
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Drastic railroad rules ease freight car shortage
Washington on December fifteenth the Interstate Commerce Commission approved emergency rail regulations to relieve a months old freight car shortage. The rules let consignees have two days to unload after arrival and then demurrage at escalating daily rates beginning at one dollar.
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Fall of Buzeu Endangers Russians with Rumanians
Berlin reports the capture of the Romanian town of Buzeu and signals potential serious consequences for both Rumanians and Russians. Military writers anticipate a defensive line along the Buzeu river near Moldavia, with Buzeu at a rail junction connecting Ploiești to the Danube.
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Danes vote to sell Caribbean islands and peace leadership
A Danish plebiscite approved selling the Danish West Indies to the United States by 283000 to 157000. The islands of St Thomas St Croix and St John would be sold for 25000000. Governor Capper urged the US lead in a universal peace movement and a world court to end war.
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Wilson to Await Premier Speech Before Acting
President Wilson will likely delay any formal action on Central Powers peace proposals until after David Lloyd George speaks in the House of Commons. The US will stay in close touch with entente capitals via diplomatic channels while keeping formal comment limited. Cabinet members favor cautious moves to avoid risking peace efforts.
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French Liquor Dealers Fear Ruin Over Alcohol Ban
Paris reports government ban on alcoholic beverage consumption for the remainder of the war except wine and beer. Trade leaders warn 380,000 saloonkeepers face ruin, while others cite needed alcohol for munition production and rising wartime imports. Prohibition supporters expect shifts to wine and beer profits and industrial use of distilleries. Atlas Powder Company announces annual bonus plan for low earners and possible year end bonuses for higher earners. Coasting accident injures Edgar McCoy Jr. in front of a car driven by Victor Harleck. injury described as serious.
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Walnut Street
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Linden Street
Disarmament Topic in Peace Parley Reportedly Favored
Washington reports that German officials and foreign diplomats show keen interest in including disarmament on the peace conference agenda. The talk recalls earlier German opposition to armament talks at Hague conferences, while the US and Spain reserved the option to raise the issue. Separately, Harrisburg Mummers' Association officials meet Harrisburg Cigar Factory workers to plan for New Year parade participation and factory plant meetings are planned.
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