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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
1
Fatalities mount from Christmas “ceer” cider made with wood alcohol. Massachusetts and Connecticut see thirty deaths in saloons over motive binge. Chicago reports nine casualties since July 1 with four deaths yesterday. New York City reports similar fatalities as reports continue to come in from other regions.
Chicago faces fresh tragedy as wood alcohol poisoning kills five more and leaves a sixth dying during year end revelry. Authorities probe sales practices amid calls for tighter controls. inquests cited 28 to 30 bodies since July. Death toll rises to 41 across city Springfield and Holyoke with more ill. District Attorney withholds bail for Alexander Perry.
New York dispatch reports District Attorney Martin directing a Bronx probe into illicit whisky linked to wood alcohol deaths. Charles M. McLaughlin to lead inquiries in Hartford and New England. Health Department and Food Bureau intensify checks, with inspectors sweeping waterfronts and saloons. Physicians urged immediate reporting of wood alcohol cases.
Harrisburg and vicinity expect cloudy skies tonight and Sunday. Little change in temperatures and ice conditions. A stage of about 65 feet may be expected at Harrisburg Sunday morning.
A wood alcohol whisky outbreak in Connecticut valley towns including Chicopee Holyoke Springfield and Hartford has left 54 dead and many more ill or blind. In Chicopee 30 were affected and 27 men and 1 woman resided there. Several arrested include Alexander Perry and William Baker charged with manslaughter amid technical liquor violations. Police suspect New York production and broadened investigations across the region seek further victims and enforceors.
The National Daylight Saving Association quotes Pennsylvan ia Railroad general passenger agent D N Bell that it is impractical to provide commuter service on two time standards and that surrounding territories should adopt the standard time of big cities New York Philadelphia Baltimore. President Marcus M Marks says railroads will follow big city actions. A New Jersey daylight saving bill will be introduced next year with over 300 communities backing it.
Morristown New Jersey December 27 a petition from forty five of the citys sixty five public school teachers asks a twenty per cent bonus for the present year. The plea notes living costs and cites a sample budget showing clothing medical church carfare and entertainment expenses totaling 1169 for twenty five teachers while the current average salary is 1041.
City School Board president Robert A. Enders appoints a 1920 21 budget committee with A. Carson Stamm as chairman and members Keen Boyer Witman Roth to draft the school budget by April 1. Three supplemental committees on teachers' salaries janitors and supplies are also proposed with chairmen Keen Stamm Witman and Witman respectively.
William Peyton a longtime enslaved man who later gained freedom died at Little Hocking Ohio near Parkersburg at age 128. He reportedly served the Creel Virginia family through six generations and remained sharp in mind until shortly before his death. Also noted: Philip Quigley Churchman municipal court judge died of a stroke at 55 in Wilmington Delaware.
An old paper money crunch spreads through Harrisburg as one and two dollar bills wear faster, with federal redemptions slowed and banks urged to keep notes in circulation longer. The government admits a cash shortage, caused by high overall money in circulation and reduced shipments for redemption.
Dauphin County reports about 1 100 more men aged 18 to 45 enrolled in 1919 than in 1918, totaling 27 613 names countywide and 15 462 in the city. Figures, compiled by County Commissioners from assessor reports, were sent to the Adjutant General's Department and reflect draft information for war. Ward totals vary, with increases in several districts compared to 1918.
A case of surgical instruments used by Dr. James C. Verbeke for Napoleon’s soldiers at Waterloo was presented to Harrisburg Academy of Medicine. The artifacts have stayed in the Verbeke family and were cared for by Marion Verbeke before the donation. Dr. Hugh Hamilton presided the presentation as the organization held its monthly meeting and elected officers for the year.
Washington forecast predicts unsettled weather across North and Middle Atlantic states for the week starting Monday with occasional local snows and temperatures running below normal according to Weather Bureau data released today.
Vladivostok Dec 27 United States and Japan say they have a common ground to base joint action in Siberia. The Japanese publicity bureau release notes satisfaction among influential quarters that the two powers have aligned Siberian policies after prior divergences.
George Yottey of 1609 Naudain Street may be named deputy county treasurer by Treasurer elect Oliver C. Bishop. He would take oath January 5 and replace Deputy Treasurer J. E. Rutherford. The court also appointed W. Scott Stroh of 1725 North Sixth Street to the Prison Inspectors Board to fill the unexpired term of William B. Meeter, ending 1921.
Charles B. Romig’s counsel filed suit against Harrisburg Railways Company seeking 10000 dollars from a street car accident at Fourth and Market Streets. The complaint states Romig was struck in the morning of June 6 1918 and his right leg was crushed at the ankle.
Builders and realty men in the city anticipate a surge in new residences in 1920. Permits issued this year number in the hundreds, with expectations that next year may exceed that record. Outside interests back plans for 20 to 30 houses near the Fourteenth ward and annexation talks resume for Pleasant View. Real estate dealers expect a winter rush, with eight to ten houses nearing completion and ready by April 1 as work continues through spring.
Paria Dec 27 The Turkish Grand Vizier asked Tewfik Pasha head of the commission preparing a defense of Turkey's interests before the Peace Conference to hasten work as Turkish delegates may be summoned to Paria next week according to advices from Constantinople. Allies high commissioners in Constantinople hint peace with Turkey may be concluded soon.
London dispatch notes that Frederick William the ex crown prince will be included in the list of individuals whose surrender for trial is demanded by France. He faces charges of looting and robbery with violence in France. No final decision was made on Emperor William. list of surrender targets ready for submission to Lloyd George and Clemenceau in Paris next month.
Harrisburg shoppers who delayed Christmas dinners found prices slumping in local poultry markets. Early bids of 75 to 80 cents a pound faded to 65 cents, with a 15-pound dressed turkey bought today at 60 cents per pound. Chickens dropped from 55 and 61 cents on Wednesday to 35 and 40 cents per pound.
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