Fire Chief Overridden Over Central Iron Plant Fire
Er R Gross, city fire superintendent, sent two engines to the Central Iron and Steel Company fire despite Chief Kindler and Assistant Verbeke opposing. The Susquehanna engine had run 144 hours at the pile. other engines were under repair. Iron value estimated at 70000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. Z. Gross
John C. Kindler
Marion Verbeke
Central Iron and Steel Company
Kindler
Gross
Robert H. Irons
Verbeke
Iron Company
Alaga
Washington Hose Company
Irons
Citizen
Good Will
Susquehanna
Hope
Paxton
Friendship Fire
Camp Curtin
Mount Pleasant
Susquehanna Company
Weather Summary Harrisburg Area Forecast
General clouds tonight through Tuesday with little temperature change. Lows near 25. Light winds. Susquehanna River and tributaries at or near station with limited movement due to debris obstruction. Harrisburg area river at 7 feet with local jam and minimal flow possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
New Planet of Earth Size Hinted by Neptune Irregularities
The planet is believed to be about the size of the earth and farther from the sun than any known planet. Prof. Harold Jacoby of Columbia University says astronomers will try to locate and photograph it between December 30 and January 31 when conditions favor discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Neptune
Harold Jacoby
Columbia University
Jacoby
Radicals Stage Demonstration At Ellis Island Ferry
A mob of about 150 radicals attacked the Ellis Island ferry entrance as a woman anarchist claimed her husband was deported to Russia aboard the Soviet Ark Buford. Glass shattered while chant Internationale filled the air and police reserves were called as the crowd gathered around the gate keeper. A second Ark loading was expected after this incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Asa Mitchell
Barge Office
Manhattan
Buford
Captain of Ark May Land Reds at Russian Port of Choice
New York reports sailing orders give Buford's master discretion to select among several Russian or Finnish ports for landing deported Reds. The Bofors is stocked for 60 to 90 days and a destroyer escort may accompany Buford to deter mines and aid in emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Buford
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Court delays ruling on Volstead beer standards and state challenges
The Supreme Court recessed without ruling on the Volstead Act beer content and ordered the government to show cause by January 5 why original proceedings should not be started by Rhode Island and New Jersey liquor dealers to challenge the national prohibition amendment. The court acted unusually to speed potential actions before the January 16 effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Wilson to Gift Children Despite Illness This Christmas
Washington dispatch reports that children along the road from Washington to the Virginia country club will receive Christmas presents from the White House as usual despite President Wilson’s illness. Turkeys will also be given to White House staff, and the President will eat turkey on Christmas Day served by Mrs. Wilson in his room, according to his physician Admiral Grayson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Country Club
Virginia
Wilson
White House
Mear Admiral Grayson
Women of Nebraska Boycott Lowers Egg Prices
Lincoln Nebraska women led by the Lincoln Women's Club civics head Mrs N E Hildreth staged an egg boycott to combat the high cost of living. Their effort reportedly pushed egg prices from 85 cents to 55 cents a dozen in about two weeks, and the ban on eggs has now been lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Lincoln Women's Club
N.E. Hildreth
Civics
Club
City Council Decides 12-Mill Tax Levy for 1920 Budget
The council finalizes a 12 mill tax levy for 1920, yielding about 1 062 000 in revenue after losses from liquor licenses fines and year end balances. Funds are set for Donato fountain placement, municipal concerts, ash and garbage gear, street work, child welfare, and patrolmen raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fager
Donato
Hershey
Emetic Rum Debate Draws Druggists Opposition
Druggists oppose the internal revenue department proposal to mix a dangerous emetic with bag rum to deter intoxicated customers. The effort targets those who use the beverage as a mild bracer, raising concern over safety and ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Rehearsal for City Choir Leads to Nativity Pageant
An evening rehearsal at Fahnestock Hall Y M C A is led by Mrs. Florence Ackley Ley to ready the City Choir for the Nativity Pageant on Christmas night. A Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce check shows 731 people will participate including cast, choruses, Scouts, the Municipal Band, and others volunteering for the plaza presentation before the State Capitol at 7 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahnestock
Florence Ackley Ley
Harrisburg
Capitol
Hugo Freed After Ransom Pact in Muzquiz Raid
Frederick Hugo, American ranch manager captured during the Muzquiz raid in Mexico, was released after agreeing to pay 1,500 ransom within twelve days. The State Department said the Mexican government would be urged to pursue the bandits. Raiders seized 50,000 pesos in property, 148 horses, and food supplies. about 400 attackers were involved. a federal force near Muzquiz did not intervene as the bandits evacuated. Five trains on the San Luis Potosi Tampico line were attacked in the prior five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Frederick Hugo
Muzquiz
Mexico
Department of State
Department
Mexico City
Tampico
Eels Fly Off Shelves As Italian Christmas Feast Grows
New York market opens eel sales for Italian Yuletide tables. About 400000 pounds of fresh water eels from St Lawrence and New England streams to be sold to retailers. Prices range from 30 to 40 cents a pound for live eels and 16 to 20 cents for dressed.
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Associated Press
New York
Lee
Fulton
Ne York
Sons and Daughters
Italy
St. Lawrence River
Maine
Delaware
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
Leases of life for extracts and perfumes face changes
Harrisburg druggists fear losses as Internal Revenue rules bar alcohol in toilet waters flavors and proprietary medicines after January 16. Modifications are discussed to allow higher grade waters and perfumery, with chemists seeking safer formulas for flavoring extracts while opposition grows to adding tartar emetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Internal Revenue Department
Bride in Hummelstown Dies Three Hours After Wedding
Miss Estelle English of Wilkinsburg wed Herman Roush at Homewood Baptist Church in a bedside ceremony after pneumonia struck the bride. Roush, a 20 year old Carnegie Tech freshman and son of Mrs. Annie Roush, became a widower about three hours later as the bride faded. Readings show she rallied briefly before dying in her bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle English
Wilkinsburg
Herman J. Rouseh
Hummelstown
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Annie Rousch
Miss English
EB. A. Harrar
Homewood Baptist Church
Rousch
D Annunzio Refuses Plebesite Result On Occupation
In Triest on Sunday December 21 D Annunzio rejected the plebiscite result on accepting General Badoglio’s plan to replace his occupation forces with Italian regulars. Officials report about 85 percent favored occupation but D Annunzio claimed irregularities invalidate the vote and said he would reserve the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fiume
Badoglio
D'Annunzio
Gabriele D'Annunzio
D’annunzio
Ireland to Be Given Virtual Autonomy in New Home Rule Bill
Premier Lloyd George prepared to unveil a Irish home rule bill granting substantial autonomy. The plan envisions two legislatures for Ulster and southern Ireland with potential union, while Ireland retains a voice in imperial matters.
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Ireland
Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Unite States
Ulster
Southern Ireland
Egg price drop hits five cents a dozen in Nebraska
In Unicotn, Nebraska on December 22 retail eggs fell to five cents a dozen from ten days earlier when the market peaked at eight cents. About two thousand women who opposed the price rise claim credit for the reduction as a social action.
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Datia
Loss of $500 000 Feared at U S Supply Depot
Federal authorities say the Army Reserve Depot at New Cumberland faced a possible loss of up to $500000 from depot looting. Superintendent William A Stringer was arrested as investigations involve officers and enlisted men with several suspensions noted. Additional arrests and surprises are expected as checks continue.
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U. S
William A. Stringer
Army Reserve
New Cumberland
Larrisburg
United States
Harvey T. Smith
Harrisburg
United States Commission
John A. F. Hall
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George A. Pell
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Lewinburg
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