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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement promotes Pinex as a home remedy for bronchial coughs, throat irritation, and chest colds. It claims quick relief, a pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Wayne Indiana. Also reports the death of Congressman John R. Thayer at age 71 after a long Massachusetts political career.
W. D. Boughter of West Fairview Pa says after taking Tanlac he gained appetite and energy, went from weak to energetic, and now eats eagerly. He credits Tanlac with rebuilding his health and urges others to try it as Gorgas' Drug Store introduces the remedy in town.
Edwin C Humer, a Spanish American War veteran and former police lieutenant, appointed chief of staff of the Harrisburg Mummers by Walter L. Montgomery. William E. Orr named aids chief as parade entries surge. Humer noted for military experience and police leadership. Headquarters opened at 34 South Third Street as South Harrisburg Amusement Company, Warrior Eagle Tribe, and Knights of Pythias Bayard Lodge apply. more groups expected.
Princess Caraman Chimay formerly Miss Clara Ward of Detroit died at her Padua villa after a brief illness, cable confirms to Calvin Fentress. Daughter of Detroit shipbuilder Eber B. Ward, she inherited wealth after convent schooling and a sequence of marriages ending with Giuseppe Riccardi.
Fred Putnam a coal wagon driver for James M Lehr at Ninth and Hemlock was killed when his wagon was struck by street car No 702 at Shannon and Cameron at 9 this morning The wagon was hurled 60 feet and Putnam suffered a crushed skull as he fell amid wreckage The motorman William Lehman was badly cut by flying glass and the injured man was rushed to hospital but died en route.
In Hamburg on December 19 a five year old boy built a fire under a couch while his mother was away. Flames spread rapidly causing $3,500 in damages to furniture and buildings across the Knobloch and Buck residences. Fire officials responded and both homes were gutted. The buildings and furniture were insured.
Voters in Boston and other cities participated in the final local elections of the year. Citizens debated continuing the current liquor licensing regime as mayoral terms extend beyond the ballot.
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