Stand Up and Speak Out in God’s Name
A call to courage echoes in a quotation attributed to Matrete Davenport Bascock urging people to fold no longer and to stand boldly, proclaiming faith and conviction in public action.
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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
9
Harrisburg Community Christmas Tree Celebrated Widely
The Harrisburg community gathered for a record Christmas tree event highlighted by the Municipal band and Moorhead chorus. Citizens emphasized shared holiday joys and support for public entertainments while noting budget talks including more underground wiring to improve the city center and reduce pole clutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrisburg
Harrisburg
Moorhead
Universal military training urged by General Wood plan
Major General Leonard Wood defends universal military training including six months of intensive drill for youths and a reserve system through age 29. He argues the plan would forge a large ready force, improve morals and nationalism, and create a standing national defense without counting costs. Ash and garbage collection reform discussed for Harrisburg to replace contract system with municipal oversight and user charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARMY
Leonard Wood
National Guard
Eeeney
Gversena Barrizons
Army War College
Wood
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia feud over Pennsylvania speakership
The contest for the Republican nomination to the Pennsylvania House speakership moves from Philadelphia to Harrisburg with rival camps opening headquarters in Pittsburgh. The yearlong battle involves Governor Brumbaugh’s party lines, charges by Senators Snyder and Sproul, and a tangle of endorsements, threats, and potential pledges as key lawmakers weigh whom to back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Brumbaugh
Snyder
Sproul
Brown
Mr. Brown
Pittsburg Dispatch
Philadelphia Ledger
Wellsboro
Pittsburgh
Cox
York County
Baldwin
Richard J. Baldwin
Penrose
Universal training seen as national unifier in wartime view
The piece argues universal military training would erase class divisions and foster nationalism as foreigners arrive in the U S during wartime. It cites Plattsburg camp as a model of democratizing contact across social lines and notes official strain in foreign policy as a push for immediate defense action. It also highlights Hodges poetry praised by Africa and a Christmas brochure from J C Blair Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg, N. Y
New York
America
Leigh Mitchell Hodges
Philadelphia
J. C. Blair Company
Huntingdon
Africa
Juniata Valley
Hodges
Senate party makeup in the next Congress discussed
The Philadelphia Press notes the Senate will likely include 64 Democrats 41 Republicans and La Follette. The Manchester Union reflects on New Hampshire politics and Vermont’s stance on state boundary issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Senate
la Follette
Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Vermont
Trade Briefs From 1915 US Imports And Global Commodities
Trade notes show 1915 US imports of dried figs from Portugal at 10 670 888 pounds while Germany and Russia bought none. Greece sources report wheat distribution to millers and 204 623 metric tons shipped to Greece. Coral beds in Japan expanded yielding 65 000 pounds of coral worth 700 000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Portugal
Germany
Russia
Scotland
Norway
Guatemala
Greece
Columbia
Athens
Bermuda
Patras
Europe
Why the World Seemed Right There in January Woman's Home Companion
A passage portrays Mia Delevan in white charmeuse at a social scene. Jimsie compliments her amid guests while an old gentleman notices her radiance and her enduring faith in humanity. The dialogue highlights enduring admiration, loyalty, and shared trust as the world appears right through long official life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Delevan
Nationwide Referendum Sought on Daylight Saving Plan
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and allied bodies push a national vote among members to gauge support for a uniform daylight saving scheme. advocates like Frank Wiggins and Jesse D. Burks urge benefits from earlier rising times, reduced artificial lighting, and extended outdoor recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
United States
National Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Frank Wiggins
The
Los Angeles Chamber
Jesse D. Burks
Municipal Efficiency Bureau of
Mr. Burks
Palmer and Sproul Stirring Gubernatorial Hopes in Pennsylvania
Political writers forecast a Sproul Republican bid for Pennsylvania governor with Vance McCormick as Democratic nominee and Alexander Palmer guiding the campaign. The column compares Palmer and Sproul to Damon and Pythias, notes Swarthmore ties with Morris Clothier and Temple, recalls Sproul’s prewar earnings, and mocks Palmer’s opposition to Sproul. A brief aside from the Armonk Sun mentions a North White Plains married woman puzzled by a street stare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Sproul
Girard
Philadelphia Ledger
William C. Sproul
Pennsylvania
Vance McCormick
Alexander Mitchell Palmer
Damon
Pythias
Mr. Palmer
Swarthmore
Morris L. Clothier
Mr. Temple
Senator Sproul
Swarthmore College
R. E. A. Dorr
Philadelphia
Theater Times
United States
North White Plains
Unknown quantity joke pun on coal purchase
A humorous note asks what an unknown quantity is and answers with a play on buying a ton of coal, delivering a light pun about math and commerce.
Old Man's Christmas Present
Philadelphia Bulletin reports a Spruce Street family arranging Christmas gifts in the drawing room on Christmas Eve. The scene quotes Senator Penrose remarking on the old guard and describes the placement of gifts including a pearl stickpin, diamond necklace, gold mesh bag, sable-lined overcoat, diamond ring, talking machine, gold cigaret case, and platinum wrist watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Senator Penrose
Spruce Street
Bill
Jim
Kate
Christmas Day Observances and Local News in Harrisburg
Harrisburg observes Christmas with church bells, wreaths, and gifts for mail carriers and milkmen. A new aurora lights the night sky as holiday crowds and store mischiefers clash, culminating in a dramatic incident with a plump salesgirl defending her counter. Jere S. Black, York lawyer and notable Democrat, dies, while the State Educational Association prepares its sixty seventh annual convention in Harrisburg with addressing by Brumbaugh, Houck, and Schaeffer. The Pennsylvania National Guards recall Mt. Gretna mobilization six months prior for Mexican border service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Old Zion Church
Perry County
Jere S. Black
York
Capitol
Black
State Educational Association
Brumbaugh
Houck
Schaeffer
Pennsylvania
National
Notable locals head to Florida and lecture circuit
Dr J L Webster Fox travels from Philadelphia to Florida for a fishing trip. Dr Morris Jasrow Jr a scholar will lecture in Philadelphia on Old Testament authors. Director W H Wilson of Philadelphia hopes to abolish horse drawn patrol wagons next year. Judge A B Swartz of Montgomery County sentences Norris Town youths for pilfering to attend church. Insurance Commissioner O Neil began work in a store at age ten and remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. Webster Fox
Philadelphia
Florida
Morris Jasrow, Jr
W. H. Wilson
A. 8. Swartz
Montgomery County
Norristown
O'Neil
Harrisburg payrolls bloom this Christmas season
Historic Harrisburg notes the city’s payrolls were larger than any previously recorded. A separate item recalls Harrisburg hosting the first State convention in the 1930s. Spokane Chronicle reports 15 000 Spokane grade school pupils forming a chorus for a year end concert with a large accompanying orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Spokane Chronicle
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Diehl
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Grundy
Henry W. Moore
Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association
John T. Lenahan
Wilkes- Barre
M. A. Kilker
Girardsville
Pottsville
M. J. Brennan
P. C. Fenton
Mahanoy City
Archie B. Lamb
Shenandoah
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Coaldale
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Commonwealth
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George W. Williams
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Market Street
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