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Newspaper

Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1919

Page

10

When a Girl Marries ends in a midwinter car ride

Anne Harrison confronts a strained visit with Virginia and Phoebe while handling a vanished mysterious coin and mounting domestic tensions. A breakdown of communication with Jim, delays for a phone call, and a tense dinner culminate in a quarrel that reveals fragile loyalties and unsettled promises in a quickly unraveling household.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Phoebe Dreamweld Virginia Neal Andrew Jim Lyons Hedwig Anne Harrison Angy

General Cox Dies at 78, Civil War Veteran

RichmondVa December 27 Briga dier General William Ruffin Cox a senior Confederate officer died here last night aged 78 He is credited as the last Confederate officer to cease fighting at Appomattox Court House Cox later served terms in Congress and was secretary of the United States Senate under both Democratic and Republican administrations.

Richmond William Ruffin Cox Cox Appomattox Court House Lee Congress United States Senate

Immortality, grief, and duty in Beatrice Fairfax counsel

The column urges enduring grief through courage and active work for the departed loved ones. It contrasts immortality through memory with spiritual persistence and notes a traditional belief that the departed linger for 48 days. It ends by stressing cheerful remembrance and concrete deeds as tribute and immortality. It also reports on postwar shipping policy and the fate of German ships under U.S. control, including fleet size and vessel types.

Dress Pattern for Girls Ages 8 to 14 With Stirring Style

This dress pattern uses fabrics such as Serge gabardine poplin voile and woolen or wash fabrics. It features a contrasting collar and cuffs and a body lining. The pattern includes four sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years with size 10 needing 4% yards of 27 inch material. The illustration pattern can be obtained by sending 16 cents in silver or 1 cent and 2 cent stamps to the supplied address.

Illicit Whisky raids widen on City Island

Police traced contraband manufacture rumors to City Island at the Bronx west end prompting a major search. Detectives and revenue officers found 21 barrels of illicit whisky in Bronx raids, while Brooklyn reports illness from wood alcohol poisoning and hospitalizations. US Attorney Ross received hundreds of letters from relatives of poisoned men and is coordinating prosecutions.

City Island Long Island Connecticut Bronx New York City Brooklyn United States Ross Revenue

Nine New Poisoning Victims Add To Cleveland Toll

Nine new victims of wood alcohol poisoning are reported in Cleveland hospitals, raising the weekly total to twenty four with three deaths this month. Vida Ozanic is under arrest, alleged to have confessed shooting Nicholas Gorrich, a West Park boarder, after a dispute at a Christmas Day celebration. Oldrich’s body was found late yesterday.

Associated Press Cleveland Vida Ozanic Hanratty Nicholas Godrich West Park Oldrich

Prohibition Strikes Heavy Blow at Ships Under American Flag

Washington details reveal a major clash between Prohibition policies and the shipping question as of December 27. The development centers on American flag vessels and the mounting tensions between enforcement and maritime interests.

Prohibition Washington, D. C

Arrests in Chicopee alcohol deaths spark man slaughter charges

Springfield reports Alex Perry of the American House in Chicopee Falls is under arrest with his brother Charles freed on 10,000 bond as autopsies in alcohol related deaths proceed. Police report charges of man slaughter against Charles Perry and William Baker while three victims are named and more may be ill from suspected wood alcohol. Police arrest and saloon checks follow as investigators link liquor to paralyzing deaths.

Pai Flander Associated Press Springfield Mass Alex Perry Chicopee Falls Charles Perry Chicopee William Baker John Garcznski John Perrault Wozciezk Kozicol Fletcher

Wave of Death and Blindness From Wood Alcohol Whisky

Federal agents health authorities and police confront a nationwide drift of counterfeit whisky made from wood alcohol following a deadly wave in Massachusetts and Connecticut. At least forty one deaths reported with unreported cases coast to coast. New York officials warn the public about dangerous substitutes and arrests are expected in massachusetts connecticut and hartford.

Associated Press New York Massachusetts Connecticut

32 Cases of Liquor Leaked Through Rainspout Theft

Baltimore police were told by Bob D. Robinson that 32 cases of liquor, valued at 3875 dollars, were siphoned down a rainspout and removed yesterday. He reported the loss to the police last night.

Baltimore Bob D. Robinson

Daily Dot Puzzle Diaw From One To The End

Puzzle note from Daily Dot features Diaw as the central figure in a wordplay sequence. Readers are invited to trace from one to the end through clues and clever twists. The brief hints suggest a playful, puzzle-minded tone typical of light entertainment sections.

Republicans to Elect Officers Next Week in Two Clubs

Annual elections of officers of the Horrisburg and the West End Republican Clubs will occur next week. Harrisburg club members meet Monday night at 26 North Second Street. officers nominated likely to be elected without opposition. Deputy Sheriff William H. Hoffman is nominated for president, Otto M. Baker vice president, LeRne Metagar secretary, DeWitt A. Fry treasurer, William D. Black, Herman Geiger, and George B. Nebinger trustees. West End Club meets Tuesday night with Alderman C J Housholder president, John Wk Caldwell vice president, J Zimmerman secretary treasurer, R B E Monegan trustee for three years. J A Stroh chairman, Abe Floffman and Charles Blair house committee, Robert Pierce, J S Bond, Boyd Man Week and A A St. Peter membership committees.

Horrisburg West End Harrisburg Club North Second Street William H. Hoffman Otto M. Baker LeRne Metagar DeWitt A. Fry William Dpd Herman Geiger George B. Nebinger Alderman C, J. Housholder John Wk. Caldwell J. Zimmerman R. BE. Monegan J. A. Stroh Abe Floffman Charles Blair Robert Pierce

Submarine to Take Liquor to Vessels

A report to the Shipping Board says a prominent New York shipping firm offered the use of a submarine to meet outgoing ships at the three mile limit with liquor stored at Bermuda and other ports. It would also salvage liquor from incoming vessels at voyage end. The board believes the report true though purpose is unclear.

Shipping Board United States Washington New York Bermuda

Woman Refused New Trial On Scold Charge

Katherine McLaughlin was denied a new trial by Judge McCarrell on a common scold charge. The ruling came in a case tied to disturbances near Sixth and Wiconisco streets amid other opinions denying new trials in criminal and civil actions and dismissing a maintenance application.

Katherine McLaughlin J. M. McCarrell Charles K. Pass Sixth Wiconisco McCarrell Sarah Heller Charles Crawford Mary King William King King Ida J. Mackler John N May Heck McCuarrell Mary Smith Et al Hiram Troutman

Two More Deaths Bring Total to Five at Newark

Newark New Jersey reports two more deaths from dangerous drinkings in the last two weeks raising the total to five. One victim was found unconscious on a bench on New Street. Three suspects are in custody including two saloonkeepers and a junk dealer linked to contraband liquor transfers.

Newark N. J. Dee.t City Hospital New Street

Geddes cites oil substitution for coal in trade policy

Sir Auckland Geddes, President of the Board of Trade, stated recently that oil is being substituted for coal wherever possible to adjust energy supplies and safeguard industry.

Sir Auckland Geddes Board of Trade

Make Your Own Cough Syrup With Pinex Remedy

Use 24% ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup to make a pint of cough syrup. It relieves coughs quickly, loosens phlegm, and soothes sore membranes. Promoted as superior to ready-made remedies, with directions and a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne.

Pinex Co Wayne

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