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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
17
Mexico's reply to the American note on Consular Agent Jenkins was received at the State Department. Officials noted the text differed only slightly from AP dispatches from Mexico City and declined comment.
Initial reading suggested the note did not make a favorable impression. Further study was needed to form a complete judgment.
Charleston reports 128 cases of influenza at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys in Pruntytown. The illness, first seen a week ago with four cases, is described as light form and no patients are seriously ill.
Indianapolis officials report John L. Lewis says the general convention of the United Mine Workers of America has not set a date or location yet. A January meeting exists as a possibility with Tomlinson Hall unavailable until late January and Memorial Hall in Columbus optioned for January 5 to 8 if early next month is chosen.
The article chronicles a debate over gubernatorial succession with Judge Gordon noting opposition to self-succession and the group delaying concrete recommendations. It reports on a Philadelphia delegate, James Gay Gordon, and William S. Schaffer guiding the Constitutional Commission's tentative, preparatory work and referral of land title registration provisions to a committee.
John Lowosokicz, 45, father of eight, died in Reading today from whisky tainted with denatured alcohol and poisons. He paid $4 a quart for it. Authorities seized part of the supply as investigations continue.
The committee rejected amendments to allow two thirds vote for certain charitable appropriations and restricted pensions and state employee allowances. Debates on governor call powers for special sessions and on investment limits followed, with several sections referred back for further study. The panel aims to reshape home rule for cities and propose a seven city classification while planning hearings with city solicitors.
Elwood J. Turner district governor of Pennsylvania Kiwanis spoke to Harrisburg Kiwanis urging cooperation to help organize postwar relief. 2000 Christmas seals were sold at the door and 180 toys collected for the Toy Mission. Next week clubs plan a Christmas party for 250 children at three homes with dinners and a Majestic appearance.
An overseas soldier donated blood in a July appeal, but Peffley’s condition worsened after initial improvement. Survived by wife Susan, son Howard, mother Ellen Pp, and three brothers and a sister, he belonged to the Loyal Order of Moose and Lodge 174, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Funeral services set for Saturday at 7 pm, burial in Halifax to follow.
Reverend J W Paterson cites Bliss Native Herb Tablets as freeing him from stomach and bowel trouble after years of distress. The ad claims one or two tablets at bedtime soothe the stomach ease constipation aid overall health. Each yellow box holds 200 tablets priced at 1 and bears the founder’s portrait and trademark. Buy from leading druggists and local agents.
A household column advocates Golden Crown White Syrup as a sugar substitute amid shortages. It suggests recipes and cooking uses from cranberry jelly to baked apples and cookies, emphasizing versatility, convenience, and that grocers will supply it.
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