Home and War Relief Aid Expands Sewing and Supplies
The Home and War Relief Association reports a surge in applications as 100 women are sought to sew for war sufferers, earning about $3 weekly. A winter goods shipment to Belgium and other destinations is prepared, with Red Cross volunteers trained at 7 South Front street and donations flowing from individuals and dances planned by churches.
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Home Relief
Home and War Relief Association
South Front Street
Visiting Nurse Association
Children's Aid Society
Associated Charities
Francis Jordan Hall
Mary Reily
Lyman D. Gilbert
Philip T. Meredith
New York
Red Cross
Red Cross Division
Union Deposit
Young man robs father in Middlesex then disappears
Carlisle, Pa. Dec. 22 Special to The Telegraph reports Charles Wolf, about 18, son of Charles Wolf of Middlesex, broke into his father's room, stole 90 dollars and a revolver, and fled. Police fear he boarded a Harrisburg-bound train around 11 o'clock, with his whereabouts unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Charles Wolf
Charles
Wolf
Middlesex
Harrisburg
Christmas Cheer for Children of Striking Miners
Associated Press reports in Wheeling West Virginia that 34,000 oranges 17,000 bags of peanuts and 17,000 packages of candy were sent to strike country children in Eastern Ohio, providing Christmas cheer amid the labor dispute.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio
Weather summary for Harrisburg region and surrounding area
Fair tonight and Wednesday, colder tonight with about 15 degrees. Eastern Pennsylvania sees fair weather, colder tonight, fresh westerly winds. No major river-ice changes expected for several days as colder air increases fire risk. Storm over Ontario moves offshore, unsettled conditions linger along the Lakes border with strong winds and snow in Northern Michigan. Buffalo reports 60 mph southwest gusts. Precipitation across Lake region to Atlantic coast since last report. Low pressure persists in Southwest. rain in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and West Tennessee. River stage at 2.8 feet above low water mark, frozen. Highest temp 10, lowest 10, mean 34, normal 32.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ontario
New Land
Lakes
Michigan
Buffalo
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
Arizo New Mexico
Texas
Newlands bill faces doubt in current Congress
President Wilson said in Washington that the Newlands bill creating a commission for river and harbor improvements is too large a subject to be completed in the present session. He indicated he does not think passage possible in the near term.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Newlands
Commerce Chamber Aiding in Taking of Manufacturing Census
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce announces blanks for the federal census of manufacturers for 1914. Harrisburg manufacturers and nearby firms are urged to notify the chamber if not yet supplied. Accurate, prompt returns will shape local legislative considerations and reflect the district’s manufacturing prestige.
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Commerce Chamber
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Harrisburg
Vicinity
Washington
Armed Desperado Surrounded After Cabin Creek Shootings
Matt Jarrell, accused of fatally shooting Deputy Sheriff Silas F. Nance and wounding Frank Ratcliff and Josephine Vines at Oakdale on Cabin Creek, was cornered by Sheriff Bonner Hill and a posse near Cane Fork after a nightlong chase. He was said to be well armed and ammunition stocked.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Matt Jarrell
Silas F. Nance
Frank Ratcliff
Josephine Vines
Oakdale
Cabin Creek
Nance
Cane Fork
Bonner Hill
Republican Club in Inaugural Parade Lineup
The Harrisburg Republican Club will march in the inaugural parade in new uniforms with a band. Harry F. Oves said the club hopes for record turnout and urged members who plan to participate to send postcard notices so coats can be measured on December 28.
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Harrisburg Republican Club
Harry F. Oves
Barbers Boost Staff for Christmas Rush
Harrisburg barbers prepare for a farm influx from York Cumberland Perry Lebanon and Dauphin counties as farmers descend for their semiannual Christmas haircuts. Extra men will handle the six months growth, with Wednesday peak near Broad Street Market shops.
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Harrisburg
York
Cumberland
Perry
Lebanon
Dauphin Counties
Susquehanna
Broad Street
Christmas trade good say dealers Harrisburg merchants report
Harrisburg merchants say Christmas trade is satisfactory and expected to rise from last year. Stores open nightly through Christmas Eve report a strong rush and favorable weather today. Through Saturday night sales were slightly above a year ago with a wide stock, mostly practical gifts selling from fifty cents to three dollars. Average purchases cited around two to three dollars.
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Harrisburg
Robbers loot sick woman in Carlisle home on trunk
In Carlisle on December 22 two masked men forced entry to Mrs. Lydia Lewis's North Pitt Street home and robbed her Christmas savings of about $20 after coercing her to unlock a trunk. The 60 year old bedridden patient fainted from fright and remains in serious condition. nurse had just left momentarily. Meanwhile Washington debated whether to back Senator Newlands' bill creating a federal waterways commission, with no final decision after a White House conference.
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Carlisle
Lydia Lewis
North Pitt Street
Wilson
Newlands
Washington
Congress
White House
Front Street dispute over hardscrabble land values eyed
City officials revealed a wide gap between asking prices and assessed values for Hardscrabble properties as Front street paving plans threaten land near Herr and Calder Streets. About 42 parcels could be affected, with negotiations aimed at amicable settlements before viewers assess damages.
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Charles A. Miller
D. S. Seitz
Front Street
Herr
Calder Streets
Telizabeth
Skating Enjoyed at Wildwood Lake After Cold Night
Skating remains good at Wildwood Lake following a night of 22 degree temperatures that left a smooth surface over yesterday’s slush and rain. Weatherman predicts uncertain Christmas Day, with damp air expected from Western pressure zones and tonight’s forecast calling for about fifteen degrees with fair skies.
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Wildwood Lake
United States
Trailhitters to Form Church Groups in City Sections
Local groups of Trailhitters will be formed as 7,000 converts from the Stough campaign are invited to affiliate with any church within the next two weeks. About 53 pastors cooperate, planning to welcome new members at communion services across many churches, some next Sunday others the following week. Trailhitter cards are still being distributed due to heavy tabulation work.
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Stough
50 Tons of Parcel Post Handled in One Day
At Donaldson Station a Christmas rush moved about 1,500 sacks through the North Second Street building in twenty four hours. Postal officials report first class mail volume doubles the average, stamp sales up seven to eight percent, and staff expanded by about thirty as workers rush to clear sacks and prevent delays. The peak mail flow typically hits its high point four to five days before Christmas and stays elevated through the day after.
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Donaldson Building
North Second Street
Municipal Christmas Tree Carol Singers Rehearse Tonight
The municipal Christmas tree event features a rehearsal this evening at 7 30 in the Technical High School auditorium for a choir formed under Professors Rose and Decevee. The Commonwealth Band directed by Fred Weber performs from 7 16 to 7 30 followed by hymns carols a mayoral address and Christ life pictures funded by State Librarian Montgomery.
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Technical High School
Rose and
Decevee
Commonwealth Band
Fred Weber
Royal
Christ
Montgomery
To Rid N Y Of Gunmen Mass Meeting Planned
A movement to rid New York City of gunmen launches with a mass meeting at Cooper Union tomorrow night. The Citizens Protective League, organizer of the event, has secured backing from many civic and business groups after a recent deadly shooting, including the murder of Barnet Baft, a wealthy poultry dealer.
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Associated Press
New York
Barnet Baft
Cooper Union
Citizens’ Protective League
Allies Gain Upper Hand In Belgium War Report
World war dispatches describe violent fighting in France and Belgium with both sides attacking. French and German statements exchange claims of gains and retreats as rumors of trench captures and heavy losses spread among allied and central powers.
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France
Belgium
F Penu Hy
War Office
Poland
Bzura
Warsaw
Berlin
East
Russian War Office
Petrograd
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Santa
Katie E. Smith
Union Deposit, Pa
Maple Hill
Claus
Central High School
Santa Claus
Hobson
Desperado
Republican Club
John H. Tripner
A. P. Dintaman
John Yingst
Joseph Berrier
Donaldson Station
N. Y
Kaiser
England
David Lloyd George
Great Britain
Britisil
London
Falkland Islands
Baden
Santa Isabel
Hamburg American Line
Peace Aires
Terra del Fuego
Cosmos Line
Germany
Daily Telegraph
Copenhagen
Sweden
Baltic Islands
Vinland
Russia
Amsterdam
San Francisco
William Montrose Alexander
Dallas
Tex
W. M. Alexander, Jr
Camp Hill
C. W. Strayer
W. W. Fletcher
Carliste
Mr. Strayer
Strayer
the Central Leather
John D. Kendall and
Gladys Chapman
City
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