Letter to Violet Sparks Custody Case in Maintenance Suit
Mrs. M Ola Coles testified that her husband Clarence E Coles urged her to leave and even arranged a taxi. Two letters were produced with endearing terms and the husband admitted writing to Violet to provoke jealousy. He said Violet was a family friend invited by his wife. He was ordered to pay 10 dollars weekly. Others in court faced fines or costs as cases proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ola Coles
George Kunkel
J. M. McCarrell
Clarence E. Coles
Mr. Coles
Violet
Kunkel
Samuel G. Goetz
Rose Andrews
Arthur Weber
France Names Envoys to Peace Conference at Table
The Echo de Paris reports France will name Premier Clemenceau, Marshal Foch, Foreign Minister Pichon, and Leon Sourgeois to the peace conference. It says Captain Andre Tardieu, head of the Franco American war matters commission, likely will be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Echo de Paris
Clemenceau
Marshal Foch
Pichon
Leon Sourgeois
Andre Tardieu
General Commission
Remo Skin Treatment Promises Quick Relief
A Cleveland company promotes Remo as a safe, dependable remedy for itching and skin irritation. A 35 cent bottle, applied as directed, allegedly cures irritations pimples acne ringworm eczema and blotches by penetrating the skin. The B. W. Rose Co. markets the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
King's Cavalry Spreads Out In Rhine Blockade
British cavalry crossed the Rhine for the first time as the army of occupation advanced from Cologne and Bonn. A thousand khaki horsemen with full armor pushed eastward to form a semicircle around the cities to a depth of thirty kilometers. A division with armored cars moved from Cologne while Canadian cavalry operated through Bonn as infantry arrived for formal occupation. General Ferguson set up headquarters near the cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Rhine
Bonn
Ferguson
Mrs Rachael N Peters Dies in Hershey Home
Mrs. Rachael Nancy Peters wife of Stacey E Peters and daughter of H D Kauffman of Dallas town died at her Hershey home from bronchial pneumonia after influenza. She was born July 2 1883 in Dallastown and educated at Dallastown High School Lebanon Valley College. Survived by parents one brother Artus and one sister Belle C Garber. funeral at 2 pm with Rev Hench and Rev Butterwick at Christ Lutheran and United Brethren Church in Hershey. Burial Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel M. Peters
Hershey
Rachael Nancy Peters
Stacey E. Peters
Hamilton D. Kauffman
Dallastown
Chocolate Avenue
Peters
Lebanon Valley College
William H. Peters
Gettysburg College
Downingtown
Philadelphia
Lutheran Church
H. Hamilton Kauffman
Kauffman
Artus
Fawn Grove
Warrior's Mark
Red Lion High School
Columbia High School
Belle C
Norman E. Garber
Bucks County
Doylestown
West Chester
Christ Lutheran Church of
R. R. Butterwick
United Brethren Church
Union Cemetery
Detective narrowly escapes as Steelton officer halts armed suspect
Detective Durnbaugh confronts John Washington a colored man from Kentucky during a midday arrest on Adams Street. Washington fires a gun narrowly missing the detective who gains control of the weapon and seizes the suspect. Washington is jailed pending hearing. Also arrested was Thomas Ross for a West Side holdup linked to a shooting that left George Krasovic wounded. Ross awaits trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durnbaugh
John D. Washington
Howver
Adams Street
Henry Taylor
Washington
Front
Adams Streets
Kentucky
Steelton
Thomas Ross
West Side
George Krasovic
Vaudeville and films showcase at Orpheum Colonial Regent Victoria
The area theaters announce December shows with Billie Reeves and Thurston the Magician at the Orpheum. Norman Talmadge and Julia Arthur appear at Colonial and Regent features with Wallace Reid in The Source and The Empty Pocket at Victoria, plus a Sennett comedy and an U.S. War Review on the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Talmadge
Julia Arthur
Edith Cavell
Cavell
Regent
Wallace Reid
Source
And
Reid
Boston
Green Mountain
Vermont
Sennett
Ford Sterling
Chester Conklin
U. S
Official War Review
Relief Association Declares Annual Dividends for Members
The Beneficial Association of the bridge and construction department of the local steel plant will distribute dividends totaling $5,000 today. Each good standing member will receive $6.90, about 600 members. Receipts for the year reached $8,274.28 with $1,921.75 paid for sick and accident benefits and $1,420 for death claims. Newly elected officers include President W. J. Collier and Trustees W. F. Nye, H. G. Page, E. J. Ziegler, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Collier
Claude W. Kunkle
George W. Neff
William IF. Nye
Ivan L. Hoffmeister
William F. Nye
H. G. Page
E. J. Ziegler
T. W. Miller
J. H. Albert
Stanley Becker
Russell Bauchmeyer
C. W. Kunkle
Irvin M. Fernster
Samuel 8. Curran
Joseph K. Grass
Learned Bulgarian Speaks to His Countrymen Here
Bulgarian Sugaroff born Monastir spoke to Bulgarians in Steelton on Bulgaria’s postwar position. A Camp Zachary Taylor veteran, Syracuse graduate, he studied political science and economics in Harvard. His talk was well received by the local Bulgarian community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Bulgaria
Vandal Sugaroff
Sugaroff
Monastir
Camp Zachary
Frederick C Klaiss Dies of Pneumonia in Steelton
Frederick C Klaiss an old Steelton resident died yesterday morning of pneumonia at his home 149 South Front street aged 76. He worked in the frog shop of the local steel plant and was a member of Pax Tang Tribe of Red Men Carthage Lodge Knights of Pythias and St Johns Lutheran Church. He leaves five children George Klaiss Oberlin Mrs T Park Brehm Steelton Mrs Sara Clause and Mrs P J Croll Steelton and Abner W Klaiss New Cumberland. Funeral at his residence Tuesday at 2 o clock with Rev George N Lauffer officiating. Burial Baldwin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick C. Klaiss
Steelton
South Front Street
Jie
Paxtang Tribe of Red Men
Carthage Lodge
Knights of Pythias
St. John's Lutheran Church
George Klaiss
Easton
T. Park Brehm
Oberlin
Sara Clause
P. J. Croll
Abner W. Kiaiss
New Cumberland
George N. Lauffer
Baldwin Cemetery
Germany's Grievances Armistice Talk at Civic Club
Dr. G Preston Mains will speak on Germany's Grievances Over the Terms of the Armistice to the Civic Club Tuesday afternoon in Trinity Parish House. Roy Thomas is alive says a letter from France noting his prior misreport of death. other items include locals at Camp Dix and Camp Humphries, and a special lodge meeting of Chosen Friends Lodge No 43 F and A M on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol‘Thurston
Ui Heum
Thurston
G. Preston Mains
Civic Club
Germany
Trinity Parish House
Roy Thomas
George Wren
One Hundred and Twelfth Sanitary Corps
France
Thomas
Steelton
PSV Orbee
Wren
Chosen Friends Lodge No. 43
A. M
Henry Dixon
Motorists oppose police linked plan to register stolen cars
Pennsylvania motorists and motor clubs rally against the Chiefs of Police Association effort to create a state register for stolen vehicles costing one dollar. The Pennsylvania Motor Federation and Harrisburg groups argue the state Highway Department already tracks stolen cars, noting the Auto Division uses pink cards and make-based filing to mark thefts, and warn against misusing police influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiefs of Police Association of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Harrisburg Motor Club
Pennsylvania
Chiefs of Police
Pennsylvania Motorist
American Automobile Association
Harrisburg
Paul C. Wolff
Chiefs of Police Association
State Highway Department
Automobile Division
Police Chiefs’ Association
Association For
Hunter's Joke Leads to Loss of Limb in Pennsylvania
John Foreman of Edenville area and neighbor Harry Stoner went hunting in Bear Valley. Foreman, jokingly acting as a decoy, fired from behind a bush as Stoner shot toward the turkey call. The bullet struck Foreman above the knee, shattering the bone and forcing amputation to save his life. He had served as county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
John Foreman
Edenville
Parnell Knob
Harry Stoner
Bear Valley
Foreman
Stoner
Francis Improves Before Planned Operation in London
David R. Francis the American ambassador to Russia has arrived in London from Scotland. Reports state his physical condition has improved and he will undergo an operation within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Francis
Russia
London
Scotland
Soldiers in Berlin Snub Soldiers Council Chief
In Berlin on December 16 soldiers of the Fifth Infantry Regiment halted their parade near the Brandenburg Gate while Herr Molkenbuhr spoke. Lt Gen Leé quis praised the father land as troops marched past, leaving Molkenbuhr amid hoots and fading applause. The episode signals growing resentment toward the Berlin Soldiers Council by frontline troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Guards
Molkenbuhr
Workmen's and Soldiers’ Executive Council
Leé
Quis
Metz
Brandenburg Gate
Steam Heat Rate Case Postponed in Harrisburg
The hearing on steam heat rates of Harrisburg Light and Power Company was continued to December 27. Efforts to delay the Harrisburg Railways hearing to tomorrow may continue. The Public Service Commission met with Union Traction Company to argue the demurrer. Joseph J. Behan filed a complaint over the skipstop plan on Woodland avenue line. Ralph E. Smith was appointed to the Pittsburgh registration board. Charles K. Bressler named captain of Company K Second Infantry Reserve Militia. Governor Brumbaugh to speak at Annapolis then address Greensburg teachers. Dr John B. McLean named Philadelphia assistant health commissioner under Dr Edward Martin. State Treasurer Kephart reported slightly improved. Senator-elect Marlow and Rep Spangler to push prohibition ratification resolutions in new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg Light and Power Company
Harrisburg Railways
Public Service Commission
Union Traction Company
Joseph J. Behan
Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Ralph E. Smith
Pittsburgh Registration Board
W. L. McCullagh
Charles K. Bressler
Lock Haven
Brumbaugh
Annapolis
Westmoreland County Teachers’ Institute
Greensburg
John B. McLean
Edward Martin
H. M. Kephart
Marlow
Spangler
York
Grand Duchess Anastasie Says Germany Blundered
In Geneva the Grand Duchess Anastasie of Mecklenburg Schwerin urged Germany to admit fault for entering the war and warned that Russia could be lost if the Allies abandon it. She spoke of Russia’s desire for strong leadership and warned that fifty years may pass before the term republic is understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
Germany
Anastasie
Mecklinburg- Schwerin
Riverig
Russia
Frederick Franz IV
Grand Duke
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Denmark
God
Disbarment Proceedings Brought Against Bretz
Harry M. Bretz a bankrupt lawyer faces disbarment after a Dauphin County petition accuses him of embezzling funds. The paper cites twelve cases alleging he took 100 to 2800 dollars for mortgage payments but kept the money, totaling about 15 674 dollars, with other incidents of delayed or missing payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Bretz
Board of Censors
Dauphin County Bar Association
William M. Hain
John Fox Weiss
Arthur H. Hull
Charles
Major Witman to Speak on Camp Life for Engineers
Major Ezra B. Witman will lecture to the Engineers Society of Pennsylvania in their clubrooms this evening on Camp Life. He will discuss the engineer role in camps and practical utilities and engineering problems. The talk is open to nonmembers interested in the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra B. Witman
Engineers Society of Pennsylvania
Whitman
Engineers’ Society
Serial fires terrorize Mechanicsburg area amid incendiary claims
Mechanicsburg officials link last night’s 12.30 A M office fire on Arch street to a string of blazes near the Cumberland Valley tracks. Investigations focus on incendiary origins after nearby warehouse and stable fires, with merchants fearing damage to storage and sheds as council pledges inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
H. F. Moore Coal Company
Arch Street
Cumberland Valley
Singiser Grocery Company
Harnish Automobile Company
Offi
Interstate job dispute affects compensation ruling on coast watchman
The state compensation board awarded compensation to the widow of Pasqual Di Donato a crossing watchman in Conshohocken after ruling he died in the course of employment while flagging a Reading train. The decision rejects that he was engaged in interstate commerce. Other cases in Hollister, Shalter, Fuller ton, Subschuck are cited with varied outcomes. Also reports 1600 German soldiers rescued after the Worms sinking and 11400 Austrian executions during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Compensation Board
Pasqual di Donato
Conshohocken
Reading
Hollister
Colonial Colliery Company
Natalie
Shalter
Subschuck Vs. Blossburg Coat Company
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Undertaker
Court
Foch
McNeil’s
Cologne Cathedral
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Wasco
Gara
Ito
UN Avenue
Ureb Airuin Ad
E. Mather Company
Walnut ST
Harrisburg, PA
The
Wintermints Co
12Th and
Herr Sts
Steelton News
Negro
Detective Durnbaugh
Rheinish
Hesse
Mainz
Rhenish
Majestic
Billie” Reeves
Sultan
Orpheum
Victoria
Mr. Logan
Toy Mix
Majestic Theater
Reeves
Suitan
Flo
Ollie Waters
Walter Weems
Hart and Diamond
Norma Talmadge
Forbidden City
Colonial Theater
Miss Talmadge
Troy
Red Cross
Victoria Theater
Picure
B and C. Relief Association
Steelton Personals
Abraham Shelly
Camp Dix
G. IF. Shutter
Camp Humphries
8. E. Powell
Harrisburg Street
David Powell
Hartford, Conn
Harry Weaver
Camp Hancock
Adv
J. M. Auter
David Martin
Nashville, Tenn
Bureau
Hunter
D. R. Francis
LD Gfesepoad
Teuton
Grand Duchess
Bretz
Copenhagen
Sweden
Bernholm Island
Stockholm
Austria
Amsterdam
Supreme Military Tribunal
Vienna
Handelblad
Regent Theater
Paramount-Artcraft
Attractic Sr ‘Ie Ware
MacRennett
Ord Sterling
Chester Conk
U.S. Official War Review
Charles Ray —Iv
Tor
Fursday
Fatty” Arbuckle
Morrisburg
Ethel Clayton
Leah Wleschna
Billy Reeves
Sultan “Toms
Edith Caves
Feurehay
Logan
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