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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
2
Associated Press reports a German raid in the North Sea sinks eleven merchant vessels. Admiralty faces renewed sharp criticism as the British public reacts to the attack described in the House of Commons. All crews were saved with time to abandon ships.
Reports describe a October assault by four German cruisers and destroyers on a North Sea convoy of Scandinavian merchantmen. One British destroyer sunk, several ships damaged, many crew killed or captured, and a prisoner linked to Viscount Grey. An inquiry by Vice Admiral Beatty follows.
Viscount Ishii told a banquet in Tokio that true American gold lies at the heart of its people. He stated the Japanese mission aims to show Japan the value and patience of U S citizens in foreign affairs.
Washington December 18 Charles Piez of Chicago was appointed general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation succeeding Rear Admiral Harris who resigned A general reorganization will follow Rear Admiral Bowles will hold an important place James Heyworth will head wooden construction and Charles Day will head the production department Harris resignation accepted because he pushed to move offices to Philadelphia Hurley said the shipbuilding program is in better shape than ever Pacific Coast conditions are excellent and work progresses 8 395 308 deadweight tons under construction or on order
A city budget details a $165000 allocation for a piggery tied to the garbage contract. It envisions twelve two hog wagons, six one horse teams, and a new ash and garbage bureau with $6000. Hagg Brothers will establish a local piggery and may move nearby workers here.
Camp Hancock at Augusta Georgia announces three days of holiday for the Twenty eighth Division from December 24 to 26 with December 31 and January 1 for New Year celebrations. Elaborate dinners band concerts athlete events and a Red Cross distribution will mark the Christmas Day celebration approved by Major General Muir the division's new commander.
Fall term offerings highlight business courses with night classes and ahead of the best results. The ad promotes expert instruction and a focused program for career advancement in commerce.
Reports from the main line say passenger trains are largely on time after days of snow disruptions. West and east storms slowed freight, but today trains move with reasonable regularity despite engine shortages and labor gaps. Pennsy prioritizes coal shipments with coal, munitions, and food products mainly moving today.
Frederick Stotz aged 75 years a retired Pennsylvania railroad track foreman and Civil War veteran died suddenly at his Columbia home last night from heart trouble. He leaves a widow and children Ellie Barth of Lancaster Annie at home Charles C Stotz of Brooklyn NY a grandson. He is survived by three brothers Christian El Reno OK William Harrisburg Henry Cape Charles VA and sister Mrs Margaret Mechoir Harrisburg.
Kr. O. Lingle, manager of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Telegraph offices, surprised his employer and boosted Red Cross memberships by giving each of the four telegraph operators and a messenger a paid up Red Cross membership as a Christmas gift.
Trains on the new Cumberland and Western Maryland connection near Hagerstown Maryland greatly speed coal movement from the west to the north. The first trip carried thirty nine carloads to Shippensburg and on to Philadelphia and Reading Railway. The link promises faster handling of all freight and will ease the Western Maryland freight blockade west of Hagerstown.
Public notice from J. K. Johnston lists new Pennsylvania Railroad agents for the Philadelphia division. Michael A. Desmond appointed at Parkesburg replacing deceased George W. Antrim. Oscar G. Darlington named at Devon replacing Desmond. Reuben R. Hull at Pomeroy replacing Darlington. George B. Grove at Atglen replacing Hull. Robert W. Thomas at Rohrersville replacing Grove.
Adams Express Company employees in the city were ordered to the office for vaccination after a smallpox case was found among staff. An estimated 200 to 800 workers may be affected, with examinations for all. Train crews and station staff may also be required to vaccinate, as authorities rush to curb the outbreak. Christmas week could bring many sore arms.
An aged man in an 1812 overcoat and Civil War hat visits the new Post Office with his great grandson. Another man recalls past work, marveling that part of the first floor is now in use and that the entire building may finish by next March. Old timers reminisce about wolves and wildcats near Front Street long ago.
The text notes that the Dry Amendment was passed by the Senate on August 1 1917 and by the House on December 17 1917, proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the manufacture sale or transport of intoxicating liquors within the United States and its territories with ratification by three quarters of the states within a six to seven year window.
The article reports House approval of Prohibition by 282 to 128 with Senate tally 65 to 20 on August 1. It notes Pennsylvania support at 18 and lists numerous congressmen, recounting the historical push led by Hobson and amplified by Bryan. The scene includes Speaker’s call for order, Uncle Joe Cannon’s late affirmative vote, and Bryan’s prediction of a rising tide favoring the amendment.
The nation moves toward ratification with strong calls for prohibition as the greatest moral and economic reform. Speakers praise income and popular election amendments while urging submission of woman suffrage. M Clyde Kelly lauds decisive year for America and directs blame at liquor traffic. Kreider backs prohibition vote. Cures colds in China with Laxative Brom Quinine.
The Red Cross Christmas membership campaign opened Monday with 12,000 Kresge Company employees at 165 stores subscribing for Red Cross membership. Every employee signed a membership form, including 77 Harrisburg workers who pledged yesterday morning. Murray W. Singiser, son of Edward W. Singiser of Mechanicsburg, has enlisted in the Aviation Section at Love Field in Dallas, Texas, after traveling southern cities for Elliott-Fisher Company of Harrisburg.
An advertisement promotes hot alkaline water and saltrates as a remedy for rheumatic conditions tied to uric acid and toxins. It claims alkaline water dissolves and removes acid crystals from blood and kidneys, with a testimonial and notes local druggists stocking the compound for home use.
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