Wilson Opens America Heart On France Greetings
Associated Press reports President Wilson in Paris at City Hall responded to French greetings with deep sympathy for France and Belgium. He said the United States watched sufferings caused by war and that allied ruin demonstrated the need to enter the conflict to oppose Central Empire ambitions.
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France
United States
Belgium
Central Empire
Lberty
City Budget For 1919 To Be Discussed Tonight
City commissioners meet to review department estimates for 1919 budget. They expect no tax rate change from ten mills, with property assessments rising to 62 million. Key items include police raises, ash collection, street widening, water mains, and sewerage costs.
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North Third Street
Walnut
North Streets
Riverside
Fourteenth Ward
Harrisburg Area Weather Update Tonight and Tuesday
Partly cloudy to night and Tuesday with little temperature change and lows around 35. Eastern Pennsylvania remains mostly overcast with moderate northeast winds. Main river levels steady, lower North West Branch to rise after noon and fall overnight. A second system brings additional rain chances Tuesday.
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Beaneher
Brexin
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Former German Emperor Refuses to Leave Holland
The Telegraaf reports William Hohenzollern will not depart the Netherlands despite official urging. He was informed his free departure would please the Dutch government and avoid serious difficulties for the country.
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Amsterdam
William Hohenzollern
Telegraaf
Holland
City Plans New Parkway Along Paxton Creek Link
Park department officials outline a plan to build a road on the eastern side of Paxton creek from Reily to Maclay street forming a link between Wildwood and Reservoir parks. The project uses eight feet of land on each creek bank and ash fill to form a roadbed with elm plantings and a twenty to twenty five foot driveway. Residents urge prompt final plans and securing ground to extend the driveway to Reservoir park.
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Maclay Street
Wildwood
Reservoir Parks
Maclay Streets
W. Grant Porter
Reservoir
Reilly Street
Reservoir Park
Philadelphia Division Breaks World Freight Record
A letter by Director General McAdoo praised the Philadelphia division of the Pennsylvania Railroad for setting or surpassing the world freight record during wartime logistics. It notes 250,000 freight cars moving past Columbia in one month and commends railroad efficiency in delivering troops and supplies overseas.
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Wilson
Smith
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Philadelphia
United States Railroad Administration
McAdoo
Columbia
Men In German Uniforms Barred In American Occupation Zone
American forces announce a December 15 cutoff for Germans in uniforms within the occupation area unless on duty with written permission. Prohibited political gatherings require sanction, civilians must surrender firearms, and licensing for armed civilians is set by burgomasters after approval. Food and other prices remain equal to German rates.
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Associated Press
J. C. Rhea
Tne
Fighting Americans Praise Red Cross From France Letters
Linwood B Wanbaugh of Harrisburg reports his son Edward Wanbaugh in France says the Red Cross sent knitted goods. The message notes soldiers, especially those who stayed through last winter, deeply appreciated the supply. The piece highlights soldiers’ gratitude toward Red Cross aid.
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Red Cross
Linwood B. Wanbaugh
Red Cross Christmas drive shows brighter outlook
Chairman William Jennings of the Harrisburg Chapter says the Red Cross outlook is brighter this year as the district’s people have learned more about the society and its work. Hundreds of women workers be Continued on Page 6.
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William Jennings
Red Cross
Harrisburg
Army Aviator Leaves City on Secret Mission
Lieutenant A. P. Tappan, an army aviator, flew over the city Tate en route from Buffalo to Washington. Crowds gathered as the machine ascended from a business district launch at a few hundred feet. He offered no details about the mission or purpose of the flight.
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Pbuitaty
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Capitol
Tappan
Buffalo
Y M C A Extends Membership To All Returning Soldiers
Harrisburg’s Central Y M C A announces a three month complimentary membership for every local man in Army or Navy uniform returning to the city. Arthur D. Bacon and Robert B. Reeves say the benefit helps these servicemen access facilities while readjusting to civilian life and seeking employment. The plan includes help from a secretary to assist in finding work.
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Central Y. M. C. A
Arthur D. Bacon
Robert B. Reeves
Ovens Tk
Symnasiumg
Hotel Men Exposition Showcases Labor Saving Devices
New York opens the third annual Hotel Men's Exposition at Madison Square Garden with 300 labor saving and food conservation devices. Exhibits include a waiterless table automatic oven potato frying machine iceless ice cream freezer soup clarifier vacuum cleaner ash remover and an automatic buttons service.
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Madison Square Garden
Fall Planting Sets Park System Record
Fall planting in city parks broke records as hundreds of shrubs and other hardy plants were added. W Grant Forrer, assistant superintendent of parks, said much of the work used nursery stock and replacement trees from the island plantation, intended to be permanent.
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W. Grant Forrer
Carter Glass Sworn in as Nation's Money Chief
Carter Glass of Virginia was sworn in today as Secretary of the Treasury in the presence of the Virginia delegation in Congress and government officials. The oath was administered by Judge James Hay of Virginia, longtime House colleague.
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Cherington Will Pays Daughters For Remaining Single
The will of Isaac Cherington of Roaring Creek probated in Bloomsburg, Pa, leaves Edith E. and Mary A. Cherington each 950 dollars annually as long as they remain single after turning 21.
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Isaac Cherington
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Edith E
Mary A. Cherngton
Nation's Acres Sown in Bumper Yield of Wheat
Washington reports the largest Winter wheat crop in US history with 59,027,000 acres sown. Forecast yields reach 765 million bushels, up 80 million from the previous best, as of December 1 crop conditions stand at 98.5 percent of normal.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Fisher Takes Oath as Register of Wills in County
Edwin H. Fisher chief clerk to the County Commissioners took the oath of office as Register of Wills, succeeding the late Roy C. Danner. Governor Brusibaugh appointed him last week. oath administered by County Recorder James E. Lewis amid county officials and attorneys.
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Edwin H. Fisher
Roy C. Danner
Fisher
Martin G. Brusibaugh
James E. Lewis
C. Co, Cumbler
tHlenry M. Stine
H. C. Wella
Wild auto thief captured after daring leap attempt
Joseph Smith, a colored man posing as white, made a wild dash for liberty attempting to jump from Mulberry street bridge. Police officers tackled him after he reached the rail, following his arrest for stealing a light touring car from J. K. Bowman. He claimed a $750 stash in a Chestnut street rooming house and offered restitution if freed. He fled through a back stair and shots were fired to deter pursuit.
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Joseph Smith
Mulberry Street
Cameron Street
Romig
Hyland
Smith
J. K. Bowman
James Walters
Chestnut Street
Shuler
Hylan
Walters
Berlin strike reaches serious proportions among 350000 workers
A dispatch from Amsterdam says the Berlin strike has grown to serious proportions. Only two newspapers are published as small leaflets. Reported 350,000 workmen are out.
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Berlin
London
Amsterdam
Big Building Boom Forecast for 1919 in Harrisburg
Postwar removal of building material restrictions and anticipated price drops spark hopes of a housing and construction revival in Harrisburg. Lumbermen, architects, and real estate men foresee a busy spring as population growth and new home ownership campaigns push activity after the holidays and war end.
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Othors
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Real Estate Board
Pope Benedict May Leave Vatican Grounds In Looser Rome
Rome reports that Pope Benedict may break a 50 year habit and venture outside the Vatican walls for the first time since 1871. Observers note the Vatican’s fragile status and the Rome occupation question.
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Pope Benedict
Vatican
Rome
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