Ebert Cabinet Quits Amid Turmoil in Germany
The German government resigned amid upheaval with Premier Ebert coming under sharp attack. A conference was planned for December 29 to elect a new president as disorder escalated in Berlin with leaders of Soldiers and Workmen Councils clashing and the mutinous mood spreading to other cities including Danzig and Essen where arrests and prisons were noted. The leadership reshuffle named Epwert as premier and Haase Scheidemann Dittmann Landberg Barth as cabinet secretaries.
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Copenhagen
German Republic
Berlin
Paris
Friedrich Ebert
Zurich
Stuttgart
Matin
Ebert-Haase
George Ledebour
Independent Socialists
Evert
Friedrich Epwert
Maximilian
Baden
Fiugo Haase
Philip Scheidemann
Wilhelm Dittmann
Herr Landberg
Richard Barth
Weather forecast for Harrisburg and eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast calls for fair to tonight with low near freezing. Friday partly sunny and warmer with northeast winds. Susquehanna and tributaries fall slowly. Harrisburg tide about 5.4 feet Friday morning. General pressure rising in the Mid Atlantic and New England region, high elsewhere.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Middle Atlantic
New England
Missouri Valley
Canada
Ex-Emperor William Fails Health in Holland
Former ruler William of Hohenzollern has been bedbound since Sunday in Amerongen with a severe chill and ear trouble. His appearance has markedly aged from worry over the past weeks as he remains largely confined to Count Bentinck's castle under tight guard with his aide Sigurd von Leisemann also ill and the former empress as his main attendant.
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Associated Press
Amerongen
Holland
William
Utrecht
Count Bentinck
William Hohenzollern
Sigurd, von Leisemann
Chiefy Gilner to Be Resplendent in New Suit Tomorrow
The piece describes Harrisburg figure Patrick Gilmer known as Chiefy who owns the State Capitol. His employees fund a yearly rent covering attire and services including a new suit and a fresh haircut. He plans a Capitol plaza promenade and a Columbus Hotel dinner for supporters tomorrow.
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Gilner
Patrick Gilmer
State Capitol
Columbus Hotel
Capitol Plaza
Coal accumulates as households shop in Harrisburg
The fuel situation hinges on weather. Paul Johnston, acting fuel administrator, warned that mild weather has conserved anthracite. If cold weather returns, supplies could deplete quickly. Consumers with less than two thirds of their order should arrange immediate delivery at their dealers.
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Harrisburg
Paul Johnston
Johnston
Consumer urged to watch scales in Harrisburg buys
Harrisburg city inspector of weights and measures George B Nebinger warns buyers to check scales and measures, ask prices per pound or per peck, ensure correct quantity, and avoid unmarked baskets to prevent mismeasured produce.
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Harrisburg
George B. Nebinger
Nebinger
Palmer to Lead Harrisburg Light and Power Company
H R Palmer will become head of the Harrisburg Light and Power Company around January 1. He currently oversees distribution for the Virginia Railways and Power Company in Richmond and Norfolk. M Kaltwasser will depart to manage Rubber Insulated Metal and Century Plainfield Tire in New Jersey after resigning earlier. Palmer is noted for wide experience in electrical work.
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H. R. Palmer
Virginia Railways and Power Company
Richmond
Norfolk
M. Kaltwasser
Harrisburg Light and Power Company
Mr. Kaltwasser
Rubber Insulated Metal Company
Century Plainfield Tire Company
New Jersey
Kaltwasser
Mr. Palmer
Mrs Mary Bent Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Mary Stearng Bent widow of Major Luther Stedman Bent dies in Steelton after a year of illness at her Overbrook home 6040 Drexel Road. Bent was a respected figure in Central Pennsylvania and connected with steel and railroad interests including the Pennsylvania Steel Company. Continued on Page 6.
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Mary Stearng Bent
Pennsylvania
Luther Stedman Bent
Old
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Steelton
Drexel Road
Overbrook
Building Fund Doubled Needs More Money for Schools
Harrisburg officials report the 1916 program costs exceed $1,250,000 with $663,000 spent and about $490,000 remaining. Plans for a co educational junior and new senior school require larger funds. City borrowing capacity near $1,240,000 could cover a bond issue to complete the work if approved. The board will review the latest experts’ report at the next meeting.
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Technical High School
Robert A. Enders
City School Board
Technical High
Enders
Harrisburg
Second Collection in Nursery Home Waste Saving Campaign
Nursery Home officials announce a second collection tomorrow and Saturday to renew its waste saving drive. Bags missed before due to absent donors or missed bugle signals should be placed on front steps for pickup. donors will hear the bugle call announcing the truck.
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Nursery Home
Soldier Reported Missing Comes Safely Through War
Bruce R. Hoover, son of Mrs. Laurie A. Hoover, 1959 Rudy Street, was reported missing in action but has since returned safe and well. He saw sixty one days of combat in five battles around Hill 204, and his safe return was announced by cablegram to his mother.
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Bruce R. Hoover
Laurie A. Hoover
Rudy Street
Newa
Young Hoover
Hill 204
Scarce Gold Coins Spur Christmas Folks to Look Everywhere
In Harrisburg gold coins are scarce as citizens face tight supply this Christmas. Banks are urged to mobilize gold and send it to Washington, draining local reserves and leaving only a few coins tucked away in pockets or socks. A bank president notes the shortage amid broad warnings.
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Father
Mater
Washington
Harrisburg
Paris Welcomes Italian King in Holiday Fashion
Paris decorates for King Victor Emmanuel and his son with a citywide holiday as President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau greet the guests. Rain dampens the morning but a brighter day is promised.
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Paris
King OF
Italy
Wilson
Associated Ress
Associated Press
Victor Emm l
Poincare
Clemenceau
Prince of
Big Christmas Tree to Be Erected Tomorrow in Harrisburg
Harrisburgs municipal Christmas tree will be erected in Market Square to morrow. A tall tree chosen for the municipal Christmas entertainment was cut today and expected to be brought into the city by night for installation in the square. The tree committee will meet tomorrow at 8 pm to finalize plans and announce the program.
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Harrisburg
Market Square
Municipal
Suits Brought Against Penn Harris Contractors
Suits filed against Nelson and Lewin contractors for the Penn Harris hotel allege negligence after a building on Third street adjoining the site collapsed during foundation excavations. Plain plaintiffs Edwin F Weaver and M Martina Kearns seek separate actions with total damages of 20000.
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Nelson and Lewin
Penn-Harris
Third Street
Edwin F. Weaver
M. Martina Kearns
Boy brings handmade bungalow to Red Cross drive
A boy visits Red Cross membership headquarters with a tiny log house his father built to raise money for his family. He offers four dollars from his family of four. Mer cer B. Tate approves and the house will join the Christmas tree display.
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Red Cross
Mercer B. Tate
Red Cros
Pete
Mr. Tate
Tate
Red Cross Call for Full Ranks Ignored in City
The city continues to ignore a plea to recruit a full Red Cross staff despite two nurses who served during the influenza epidemic dying after contracting the disease from patients.
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RED Cross
Premier and Col. House Call on President Wilson
Paris dispatch reports Premier Clemenceau and Col. E. M. House visited President Wilson at his Paris residence. The leaders discussed for over an hour as House conferred with the President. Wilson may not travel to London for Christmas, preferring instead to dine with American troops.
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Associated Press
Paris
Clemenceau
E. M. House
Wilson
House
France
London
Feld
Harrisburg Teachers Vote on State Retirement Fund
Harrisburg school faculty cast ballots on joining the State Retirement Fund with results due tomorrow. In Congress, Ebert defense of demobilization policy drew cheers amid German labor council tensions. Hog Island shipyard costs pegged at 63.3 million dollars as work progresses. Fort Wayne GE plant sees broad employee support for Erie strike.
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Hans
Basel
Soldiers and Workmen's Council
Ital
General Assembly
Workmen's Councils
Empire
Danzig
Prussia
Amsterdam
Krupp Munition
Essen
Bransenberger
Revolutionary Committee
Kaiser
City Sealer
Mary Bent
Sherman
Capital
PRESS
Man
Spain
Victor Emmaimuel
Holzmincen
Germany
Cait
Henry van Dyke
Princeton University
Count Romanonds
Hubert M. Scolten
Senores Palacio and
Espinos
Foreign Office
Rnmalio Jimeno
Interior
Count Humanones
Madrid
Europe
sXing Alfonso
Accpph
BE. Wilrud
American Ambssador, To See If It Could Be Arranged For Mr. Wilson
Columbus
United States
Countr
Manones
Leon Lourgeois
French Society For A League of Nations
D’hstournelles
de Constant
League of Nations
M. Clemenceau
Society For A League of Nations
Penn-Harris Contractors
Col
Central Union of French Agricultural Associations
Addroyg
Wyaa
Eapat
Congress
Berlit
Workmen's Councils of
Wan
Herr Barth
Hog Island
Wishington
Charles Pier
Genral
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Shipping Board
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General Electriex Company
Erie
Bolo Pasha
Paris Journal
Journal
Hearst
Senate
Fort Wayne
General Electric Company
Frank B. Williams
Martha
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