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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1918
Page
15
Washington on December 20 Associated Press reports a general Army order awarding General Pershing a distinguished service medal. The decree calls the award a token of the gratitude of the American people to the commander of the armies in the field for his distinguished services and for the success achieved under his leadership.
George E. Sensenig of Lancaster County Pennsylvania reports relief from dropsy after taking four bottles of Tonall. He says swelling and bloating disappeared and praises the Roots Herbs and Barks formula. His wife also uses Tonall and endorses its effects. Tonall is sold at Gorgas Drug Store Harrisburg and major Eastern Pennsylvania druggists.
Washington reports casualties of the American Expeditionary Forces reduced to 66 892 at noon Wednesday. Major casualties total 1 680 including KIA and died of wounds and disease. wounded 64 862. missing and prisoners 350. Marine deaths and wounded are excluded from the official Pershing totals. In Columbia Pennsylvania, 2 256 women gain Red Cross memberships in a three day drive, with expectations to near 4 000.
An old stone mansion used as a summer home by A. F. Pontz of Lancaster on the Dambach farm near Columbia burned. The Susquehanna River bank site afforded a fine view. Loss estimated around $8,000.
London report notes President Wilson’s move to consult Britain on the Russian situation ahead of the peace conference. Former Premier Kerensky and Paul Milukoff are in London, and Viscount Milner hints at forthcoming measures. Rumors of a tougher policy toward Russia and rising public tension are highlighted.
The article notes that the Allied movement is believed to originate in London rather than Paris. It argues America must play a substantial role in any major effort to overthrow the Bolsheviks and rebuild Russia, should it participate more deeply.
The Hallam State Bank treasury has been reimbursed 2545 by Fidelity Casualty Insurance for the October 14 daylight robbery. Cashier W C Blessing and assistants Philip Blessing and Eva Fisher were held at gunpoint by Edward Smith of Red Lion. total booty 5385. After Smiths arrest, 2840 was recovered and returned, leaving no loss to the bank. Smith remains in York County jail awaiting January court action.
The Rev. C. M. Coffelt pastor of the Rossville Lutheran charge and his wife with their little daughter are confined to bed at the home of the pastor's parents near Quarryville Lancaster county suffering from influenza during a visit.
Open letter from General Count Max Montgelas urges President Wilson to pursue justice and impartial law in the war ending crisis. He cites the need to destroy arbitrary power and form a league of equality among nations, warning Allies may not heed the call and vowing continued effort.
Governor-elect Samuel R. McKelvie urged Nebraska farmers to form cooperative groups for purchasing, marketing, and securing low interest loans. He called co operation the safest solution to rural ills and backed a graduated land tax and strict lease laws to promote cultivation and rotation. Governor Harding also urged cooperation to ban the food produce gambler.
In a letter home Sergeant Victor Conklin of Correctionville recounts a chance reunion in France with Van Feltus, another Correctionville boy. Conklin was driving a truck on a narrow road when a motorcycle blocked the way. Their faces brightened as they recognized a long-lost school chum, a true wartime reunion.
Harrisburg Chapter of the American Institute of Banking holds its weekly class tonight at 8 in Technical High School. Forty seven members are enrolled with more expected. A Burroughs posting machine demo will be shown by R W Dowdell. Several young ladies from local banks and Steelton will operate the machine. Harrisburg responds to Red Cross jelly drive for Marsh Run soldiers. Jellies for hospital soldiers are to be delivered. contributions due in the Public Library basement by tomorrow night.
Washington reports Lieutenant Alus C. Miller was dismissed from the Army for striking enlisted men under his command. Also noted, Joseph B. Eastman becomes a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission while serving on the Massachusetts Public Service Commission as a Republican. Influenza remains widespread in Army camps domestically with a weekly decline in cases.
Final arrangements are under way for the Grand Inaugural Ball on January 21 at Chestnut Street Auditorium. A Harrisburg Republican Club committee plans patriotic decorations. Invitations are requested from across the state. Club members are to be measured for marching coats at the clubhouse tomorrow or Monday evening.
The Federal Council of Churches announced it sent President Wilson a cablegram from Atlantic City. The executive committee favored proposals for a League of Nations.
Dr L B Marshall, part of a Whetham hunting party in Lycoming county, killed a large buck last week. The deer was described as a handsome specimen and its head will be mounted.
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