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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
10
Reports from Petrograd describe rumors of a large German force approaching and widespread discussion about potential German arrival. Observers note German trade expansion and refusal to admit Bolshevik figures while a coalition government is discussed with Left Socialists.
York Pa December 24 1917 liquor license applications in York county total four fewer than in 1917. Temperance groups prepare to fight granting remaining licenses remonstrances due January 14 while license court sits January 21. Three prior hotels in Delta borough and Jack Tavern in Lower Chanceford faced revocation or sale to deter reopening as licensed venues. The Jack Tavern will operate as a temperance house.
In Marysville Pennsylvania on December 24 a party of youths returning from a Covallen deer hunt found two calves missing since last summer. The cattle had wandered in Cove Mountains and, after a long search, the calves appeared wild and had to be shot to be recovered for owner Charles Liddick.
Trinity United Brethren classes in New Cumberland elected officers for the Bible Class and the Christian Endeavor Society. Officers include Ayres, Danner, Heffleman, Parthemore, Good, Steigerwalt, Hale, Seip, Parthemore, Wood, and chorister Seip with pianist Cook among others. The CE Society named Sloat, Beaver, Witmyer, Haverstock, Schell, Wright, Fisher, Urich, Magonnel, and Wentz among its officers.
Madame Olive Roshanara an Anglo Indian dancer with a company of thirty arrives in Harrisburg for a unique two show engagement at the Orpheum. The program features live jewelry dances and notable performers including Stow and Rector with a special orchestra.
William B. McCaleb will oversee coal transportation to prevent hoarding and reallocate supplies. Appointed transportation adviser to State Fuel Administrator William Totter, he comes from the Pennsylvania Railroad where he was superintendent of the Philadelphia Division and Water Lines.
At Steven's Memorial Methodist Church the annual service saw each school class pledge groceries for city poor. The Men's Bible class promised $70 and a special collection of $110 was raised for the Armenian relief fund.
A special conclave of Pilgrim Commandery No. 11 Knights Templar met at 9 15 this morning in the Masonic Temple to attend the funeral of Dr M D Idwhliter held at Grace Methodist Church earlier today.
Frank Bowman of Lucknow was badly injured at the Bethlehem steel works yesterday. He was brought to Harrisburg Hospital in an unconscious condition and was reported in serious condition today.
Observance of St John’s Day will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock by Lodge of Perfection in the Scottish Rite Temple located at Capital and North streets.
Hundreds of job inquiries pour into the State Employment Bureau and Public Safety Committee as Ohio Michigan and other western residents seek work at Delaware shipyards. Officials expect a record month for shipyards iron and steel plants and farm work positions.
J E Bolton, an employee of the car barns, became ill Saturday night and was rushed by ambulance to Harrisburg Hospital. He deteriorated during the trip and died before arrival. He resided in Linglestown.
Berne M. Mead cashier of the State Trust and Savings Bank was killed in a revolver duel with Edward A. Strause bank president in Peoria. Authorities say the two wealthy rivals quarreled over bank supremacy and Strause claimed he was compelled to shoot. Directors stated the bank’s resources remain intact and the death arose from a personal grievance.
Washington announces every American soldier in France will receive a complete holiday dinner with sauce sweet potatoes and mince pie. Navy and home front personnel also set for hearty meals as delayed supplies arrive and ships, camps, and stations prepare festive menus. Also notes the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harry Hale of New Cumberland with a Christmas decorated home and piano selections.
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