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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
4
Steelton borough police chief reports safety measures to curb street coasting by children. Police urged use of low traffic streets and hills after several incidents near streetcar tracks and busy thoroughfares.
Officer Behman attracted attention last night chasing a disorderly foreign man near Walnut Street. He ran twelve blocks before the fugitive escaped, leaving the pursuit unresolved as the suspect avoided arrest on disorderly conduct charges.
Funeral services for Laura May Heck 14 a Steelton High School freshman and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A J Heck 317 Swatara Street will be held Wednesday at 2 PM The Rev Cy Segelken of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate She had quit school due to health but planned to catch up while ill and was preparing to reenter before a relapse.
Borough officials may need to purchase new lighting equipment to meet State Highway Department motor laws. Fire trucks would fall under the new light law, requiring extra bright fixtures. If purchases are required, equipage under the 1920 license could face difficulties.
Borough council to open bids on 1 500 feet of new fire hose at a special meeting this evening at 7 o clock. If bids are satisfactory the hose will be purchased for the fire department. The session also reviews the war risk insurance report.
Back pay is headed to railroad workers after shop craft meetings reported approval of back pay sheets in Washington. Dispatches say large sums were paid to railroad employees over the last two days, with some men receiving up to $2,000 arrears. Local payouts included about $47,500 in a day and typical amounts from $50 to $200, while some engineers saw Christmas style bonuses of $150.
Pennsylvania Railroad officials led by acting superintendent R. Smith visited Lebanon to meet William Scott, master of the Lebanon division, and inspect motive power and railway operations. The delegation included William Elmer, A W McClellan, L B Jones, and A R Piper.
Rail yard crews listed by division and shift, detailing engineers firemen conductors flagmen and brakemen for multiple yards. Names: Harris Philadelphia Enola Reading and specific crew assignments including up lists and yard boards with numerous personnel names and positions.
The forest products section reports ten months ending October 30 production of about 84.5 million ties with an estimated 10.25 million more for November and December. Renewals up to October 30 total 76.58 million. 1918 production was around 0.86 billion with 86 million inserted that year. Ties on hand fell from 44 million at railroad takeover in December 1917 to 36 million January 1, 1919, and rose to 61 million by December 1.
During 1905 and 1906 the Sault Ste Marie line bought many cross compound locomotives of the consolidation class. They were among the heaviest in their class and remain in through freight service. One locomotive was converted to a simple superheated engine to cure faults. Tests showed a substantial fuel saving with the simple design.
Representatives of the railroad shop crafts with over 500000 members met Director General Hines to renew talks on high living costs and wage increases. Hines said he hoped to offer clearer guidance soon and a further conference was agreed. Officials did not discuss details, but Palmer’s forthcoming report on cost reductions may influence negotiations.
Washington dispatch notes farmers and rural residents calling for the railroads to be returned to private ownership at the earliest practical date. They argue government control should end to restore private enterprise and ensure market access for agricultural goods.
Washington representative of the National Grange told President Wisden that organized farmers favor continuing Government control. He disputed claims by some that certain individuals misrepresented farmers. The Grand Rapids session quoted policy to await railroad problem resolution while the agricultural press generally supported continuation of control and urged carriers' return.
Special candle light services were held last evening at Grace Methodist Church and Messiah Lutheran Church. Grace Methodist held them in the newly rebuilt auditorium with sundown organ music and candles along the walls providing sole illumination.
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