Peace envoy talks loom as Bolshevik moves unfold
Reports from Copenhagen and Petrograd say Kerensky movement near Petrograd gathers thousands of troops while Trotzky signals that armistice talks yield definite results. Central powers may seek separate peace and Brest-Litovsk hosts aims for rapid parley with Russia. Washington notes no U S instructions for Francis and no active role in peace negotiations.
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No Important Advances Along Italian Front
Washington reports on the Northern Italian front show no further important advances by Austro-German forces. Italians have managed to regain some ground in the Col Caprillo region on the mountain front within the past day or two.
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Washington
Col Caprillo
Weather Forecast for Harrisburg and Eastern Pa
Generally cloudy tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Susquehanna River and tributaries remain frozen, stage about 4.5 feet Wednesday morning. Temperature readings include 8 a.m. 16, high 27, low 15, mean 21, normal 32. Moon first quarter December 21.
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Pennsylvania
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Yenteraay
Bomb Plot Targeting Governor Stephens Wrecks Executive Mansion
Sacramento dispatch reports a midnight blast at the executive mansion believed to be an assassination attempt on Governor William D Stephens. The rear of the building was blown out with a hole several feet deep, yet the governor, Mrs. Stephens, and staff escaped injury. Police suspect pro German motives based on prior sightings near the mansion.
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Sacramento
Cal
William D. Stephens
Executive Mansion
Irazer Langford
Stephens
California
Seek Recruits For New United States Guard
Circulars sent to Harrisburg district chiefs urge cooperation to enlist men over selective service age for the United States Guard. The force aims to protect utility plants and factories from spies and bomb throwers, with training leading to local service. Veterans are especially desired.
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Home Defense Army
These Cakes of Ice Stand Unmolested Before Jail
Ice blocks stolen from a wagon near Dauphin county jail have collected outside the jail in growing size. Guards remark the steady growth and note the value if summer season, joking about inmates could not be tempted now.
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Dauphin County
House rules back January 10 vote on woman suffrage amendment
Washington dispatch reports the Rules Committee agreed to set January 10 as the date for the House to vote on the woman suffrage constitutional amendment. The decision confirms the schedule for the pivotal proceeding.
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Associated Press
Washington
15 000 Will Be Red Cross Total Before Tonight
Refusals are very few as boys in battle line prepare to be backed by home folks hearts and money. The Red Cross drive aims to reach a 15 000 dollar total by tonight with supporters rallying locally.
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RED Cross
Red Cross Membership Drive Surges With Day Totals
The drive reports 1,148 memberships for the day and a campaign total of 9,134 with expectations the day’s count could push the grand total to 15,000. Women’s teams show stronger progress than men’s, aided by a block-based system.
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Red Cross
Harrisburg
Mercer B. Tate
Police Ordered Clubless Force and Pay Reforms
Mayor Keister decrees day police go clubless with night officers armed only with concealed blackjacks. Pay changes include ten days vacation, full pay for duty-related illness, half pay for non duty illness. A complaint clerk will handle inquiries, and officers must salute superiors on entering rooms.
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Keister
National Day Amendment Seems Certain Victory
Washington reports the national prohibition amendment has been submitted to the states for ratification within seven years after Congress completed action with the House passing it 47 to 8. Senators debated authority over timing, while crowds cheered the historic vote and scenes in the galleries were marked by waving hats and flags.
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Washington
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House
Sheppard
Texas
Marshall
Borah
Coal shipments promised to Harrisburg and Steelton
Harrisburg fuel officials announce plans to ship 22 coal cars to Harrisburg and seven to Steelton from the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company. River coal supply is iced in at the Susquehanna, keeping fleets idle until a thaw. Drivers urged to clear snow to speed deliveries and conserve fuel amid a nationwide supply crunch.
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Smallpox case reported in Clearfield and Cambria counties
A smallpox case was confirmed in Morris township Clearfield county in a Harris family. County medical inspector Dr S C Stewart verified the diagnosis. A report from Dr W E Matthews Cambria county medical inspector noted Mrs John Josephson age 51 in Johnstown had smallpox. Dr W R Heaton Philipsburg reported William Garland in Blue Ball ill with smallpox for a week.
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Clearfield County
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W. E. Matthews
Johnstown
Cambria County
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W. R. Heaton
Philipsburg
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Blue Ball
Sugar Men Warn of Famine Risk in Early Spring
Washington December 18 Sugar Men warned of famine danger from fictitious famine stories and later from large exports as Earl A Babst president of the American Sugar Refining Company testified before the Senate Instigating Committee outlining concerns about sugar shortages and overseas shipments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Earl A. Babst
American Sugar Refining Company
Senate
Parents Mourn For Hero Son Dead In France
Amid a great bereavement the father and mother of Earl Aurand recall their boy's life in Harrisburg. He was their only son and in his last letter to his mother he spoke of reading the testament she sent him every night. Sympathic women of the Harrisburg community respond.
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Harrisburg
France
Logan Street
Harris
Big field in receptive mood for city job
A City Council reorganization next month will bring the election of a city treasurer. Candidates include incumbent Harry F. Oves Edward C. First James C. Thompson and the city assessor. The commission is divided on support and no clear winner emerges yet. Some financial figures advisors proposed a fixed salary with all fees to the general fund. Others cite Philadelphia and Pittsburgh cases where courts upheld treasurers’ rights to fees. The next legislature may be asked to set a salary for third class cities to curb excessive pay.
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Harry F. Oves
Edward C. First
James C. Thompson
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Piggery Plan Approved by City Council
Harrisburg council awarded a 63 month garbage contract to Hagy Brothers at 24000 dollars per year starting February 1. Hyles Hagy announced plans to establish a piggery with nearby farm options while an ordinance sought bids for horses, carts, harness, and a motor truck for city use.
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Harrisburg
Council Today
Hagy Brothers
Hyles Hagy
Morgenthaler
Harrisburg Bar Mobilizes to Aid Draft Advisers
More than six thousand draft age men in Harrisburg will receive free legal help on questions arising from the draft questionnaire. Governor Brumbaugh appointed lawyer-advisers, with the entire Harrisburg bar urged to volunteer at three headquarters to ensure counsellors are always available. An avalanche of inquiries began this morning as district draft advisers, dazed by the notice, prepared to assist residents. The city is divided into three districts with headquarters at 218 Market Street and other locations.
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Brumvaugh
Brumbaugh
Blarrissburg
No. 1
Market Street
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1700 Turkeys Drive Goes Off Course in Delaware
Bear Station Delaware December 18 One of the area s largest Thanksgiving turkey drives began Saturday with 1700 birds sent from the station to Joseph Quigley s Hamburg farm Many fowls balked at ice and snow roosting in Silliton orchard and Rogers estate trees. About 200 fled to neighboring farms as 30 men tried to corral them including guinea fowl ducks and geese Some birds were stolen en route and Quigley called himself the Turkey King noting higher prices this year in Virginia and saying many farmers buy birds for breeding.
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Hamburg
Joseph Quigley
Benjamin Silliton
Rogers
Quigley
Virginia
Keen’s $25 Red Cross Gift Sparks Harrisburg Replies
Dr. C. B. L. Keen offered $25 to the Red Cross membership fund and urged 100 others in Harrisburg to match. Last evening Ira P. Romberger phoned the Telegraph editor to say he would contribute a similar amount, with a check expected today. E. J. Stackpole followed with his check to join the expected gifts.
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Red Cross
Harrisburg
Ira P. Romberger
the Telegraph
Dr. Keen
E. J. Stackpole
Mr. Romberger
Fire destroys Rockefeller estate in East Cleveland
Fire at Forest Hill estate of John D. Rockefeller ravaged the summer home in East Cleveland late last night, with suspicion of arson. An employe found the blaze near midnigh t in a bedroom Rockefeller frequented. Early estimates put losses near 100000, while paintings removed a month earlier added tens of thousands of dollars in value.
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Cleveland
Associated Press
Forest Hill
John D. Rockefeller
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