Wilson Takes Over All U S Railroads
The government will assume control of all transportation facilities at noon Friday under Secretary McAdoo as dictator of railroads. He will seek guarantees for investors and maintain properties in good repair with net income tied to prewar averages. Gradual government operation follows, with no immediate changes in freight or passenger handling.
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Wilson
U. S
McAdoo
United States
Secretary of Treasury
Washington
Dividends Assured Under Wilson Action
Washington declares regular dividends of the roads will be assured in due course and maturing obligations may be renewed with directors approval as the government takes over railroads. President Wilson states the action is driven by a great national necessity.
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Washington
Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Bread Cards Unnecessary in Paris Says Minister
Paris officials announced bread cards planned for January 1 will not be issued. Minister Victor Borel cited success of voluntary rationing and ongoing restrictions on hotel and restaurant bread use since December 20, noting a 20 percent saving.
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Associated Press
Paris
Victor Borel
Weather Summary for Harrisburg and Eastern Pennsylvania
Fair and cold night with lows near 18 degrees. Friday mostly cloudy and not as cold. Susquehanna River frozen and nearly stationary at 4.2 feet Friday morning. Northwesterly anticyclone brings a regional temperature fall. snow in Minnesota and the Dakotas. rain and snow across the northern plateau and western Canada.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
St. Lawrence Valley
Atlantic
East Gulf States
Minnesota
Dakotas
Plateau
Canada
Lake Region
Ohio
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri Valley
Stocks Rally on President’s Railroad Action in New York
Stocks soared at the opening of the market with positive gains across major issues. New York Central up 7 points to 71, Erie 2 3 8 to 16, Reading 2 7 8 to 70 1 2, Southern Pacific 6 1 4 to 84, Union Pacific 8 1 4 to 112, St Paul 11 5 8 to 48, Atchison 9 1 2 to 87 1 4. Baltimore and Ohio +17 points.
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New York
New York Central
Erie
Reading
Southern Pacific
Union Paific
St. Paul
Atchison
Delaware and Hudson
Canadian Pacific
Norfolk and Western
Baltimore
Ohio
Local Officials Willing to Give Loyal Support
Philadelphia division officials say they will obey government orders if the United States takes charge of railroads. J. K. Johnston, superintendent, notes little is known about changes and commends Secretary McAdoo as a good man.
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Philadelphia
United States
J. K. Johnston
McAdoo
Two Troops of Cavalry Pursue Mexican Bandits
Two troops of American cavalry chased about fifty Mexican raiders across the border toward the interior of Mexico. Colonel George T. Langhorne of the Big Bend district reported movements were unknown until late last night after the bandits fled the rocky country following a raid on the Brite ranch that left one American and two Mexicans dead.
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Associated Press
Marfa
Tex
Mexico
George T. Langhorne
Big Bend
Rocky Country
Brite Ranch
Ambassador Francis Denies Interfering in Russian Affairs
American Ambassador to Russia David R. Francis and staff deny meddling in Russia's internal affairs or aiding General Kal edin es or any faction, in a firm rebuttal reported from Petrograd via The Times.
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London
David R. Francis
Russia
Petrograd
the Times
Kaledines
Red Cross Chapter Headquarters Close For Empey Lecture
Empey lecture causes Red Cross officers to close chapter headquarters tonight with rooms reopening on New Year’s days.
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Red Cross
Empey
Government to Fund and Control Railroads
Washington December 27 government plans begin with reducing executive salaries and raising workers’ wages. Securities issued under joint authority of the director general and the Interstate Commerce Commission will carry no less than four percent interest. The government would buy new railroad securities as needed and profits beyond a set amount would revert to the government. Congress seeks a two hundred million dollar fund for rolling stock to meet traffic flood. The director general may extend government operation as required.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Congress
Railroads to Give War Priority Now
The West Side Belt Railroad Company of Pittsburg plans to discontinue passenger trains for six months to devote all facilities to coal and freight work including government business. Public Service Commission Chairman Ainey notes the wartime need to relieve railroads from building new passenger facilities and grade crossing projects to conserve men money and material.
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West Side Belt Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Public Service Commission
Ainey
Commission
Public Service Commissions
Eleven Enemy Airplanes Downed in Aerial Battle
Rome reports eleven Austro German airplanes were shot down by British and Italian forces after an attempted bombing run on Treviso near Venice. The official war office release notes the victory in a major air engagement.
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Rome
Teutons
Treviso
Venice
Italian War Office
Christley Sentenced to Electric Chair in Dauphin County
John Christley, convicted of first degree murder for shooting his wife before their children, was denied a retrial and sentenced to death by Judge 8. J. M. McCarrell. He claimed he was not in a responsible state of mind and had no memory of the crime.
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John
Christley
Dauphin County Court
J. M. McCarrell
McCarrell
Masons Plan Service Badges For Men in Army
The Grand Masonic Lodge of Pennsylvania plans to award gold recognition badges to lodge members called into government service. Each badge will bear the member’s name and the compass and square. Local lodges will present the badges and high officials will pin them on before departure for service.
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Grand Masonic Lodge of
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Nurses Arrive Safely in French Port
Ward welcomed Miss Margaret C. Lehman former head nurse at the county almshouse and Miss Graybill from the State Dispensary as they arrived in France with hospital unit No. 34.
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Harrisburg
French Port
Ward
France
Margaret C. Lehman
Graybill
United States
Harrisburg Adopts Cash and Carry Grocer Plan
Donald McCormick Dauphin county food administrator works with the Harrisburg Grocers Association to implement cash and carry across all stores. Grocers report savings from reduced deliveries driver salaries wrapping paper and phone costs while consumers cooperate to cut overhead. The plan aims to eliminate the charge system and share the burden with all merchants and shoppers.
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Harrisburg
Donald McCormick
Dauphin County
Harrisburg Grocers’ Association
McCormick
Christmas Mail Rush Clears Postoffice in Harrisburg
More than 800000 pieces of first class mail passed through Harrisburg’s post office in four days before Christmas. 126 loads of parcels were delivered, with long working hours from 3 am to 9 pm. About 8500 parcels and 1900 insured parcels moved through the main office. The Hull and Maclay street stations also handled heavy mail. The new post office building will open February 1. Federal Court meets January 14 and contractors work to have rooms ready.
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Harrisburg
Hull
Maclay Street
Augustus Wildman
Federal Court
Vacancy at Gruber School Prompting Teacher Search
The county school superintendent reported a resignation created a vacancy at Gruber School in East Hanover township Efforts are underway to locate a qualified teacher so the school can reopen after the holidays.
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Gruber
East Hanover Township
City to Boost Taxes and Let Ash Contract
Budget committee last night approved ash collection by a city contracted firm next year. Four additional patrolmen and one sergeant to the police force amid a tax rise from nine to ten mills and water rates from four to six dollars, with scale for manufacturers. Budget to total about 850 346 dollars excluding ash costs.
Washington Doubts Sincerity of Proposals
Washington officials question County Czernin's peace basis proposals amid fears the Germans aim to prolong talks without real peace. They suspect the German bid seeks to reassure the public while strengthening western lines. A key obstacle cited is securing adherence of all belligerents to a Russia peace and the return of German colonies now held by Russia's allies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Czernin
Russia
Ballroom to Join Penn Harris Hotel Expansion Plans
Local executives confirm a ballroom will be incorporated into the Penn Harris Hotel project. Construction is progressing and plans will be public soon with the roof expected within three years, contingent on labor availability.
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Penn-Harris Hotel
Penn-Hair's
Unique games and stunts at YMCA boys social
Arch H. Dinsmore directs a YMCA boys social tonight featuring unique games and stunts. A grab-bag is planned and attendees should bring an inexpensive gift. The program begins at 8 o'clock, with expectations it will surpass previous similar events.
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Arch H. Dinsmore
Citizens Urged to Conserve Water Amid Famine Risk
Mayor Keister appealed for drastic water saving as Harrisburg faces a potential famine. He announced an electrically driven emergency pump would be installed to boost pumping capacity, a process expected to take several weeks. Munitions and manufacturing plants may halt until new equipment arrives.
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Warrisburg
Keister
Careless Enlisted Men Classed as Delinquents
Enlisted men who failed to notify draft boards will be marked delinquents and placed in the first draft division for not returning questionnaires. Boards say many have enlisted, and parents can submit enlistment proof to avoid being labeled slackers if done within seven days.
Central Powers Accept Russian Peace Terms
The central powers signaled virtual acceptance of Russia's peace terms in a statement to the peace conference. Count Czernin said they cannot bind themselves unless Russia's allies recognize and implement the terms toward the central powers, seeking peace without forcible annexations or indemnities.
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Germany
Russia
Washington
Count Czernin
Total Eclipse of Moon Scheduled For Morning
The month’s major astronomical event is a total eclipse of the moon early tomorrow. The moon enters Earth’s shadow at about 3.08 am, will be total from 4.31 to 4.58, then partial until 6.30. Sun rises at 7.24.
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Adreon Futterer
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