Surprise party honors Middletown store head J W Doutrich
J W Doutrich head of Doutrich store in Middletown received a surprise party at his home attended by about eighty employees arranged with Mrs Doutrich. Speeches praised cooperation and leadership, bonus checks were shown, and a concert preceded a supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Doutrich
Doutrich
Deutrich
Clarence Slike
H. H. Kinneard
Albert Ring
Frank J. Consulman
Mr. Deutrich
Mr. Consulman
Consulmant
I. H. Doutrich
Jean McClure
Paul Deutrich
Charles Holaberg
Mary Evans
Florence Ackley Ley
Elmer H. Ley
Naomi Ackley
Blumenstein
Ley
Miss Ackley
Hioward Frickman
Frank Wood
George Yokum
Edward Wert
Edgar Hess
Ross Weller
John Holsberg
F. J. Consulman
Wilbur Day
James Eveler
Paul Doutrich
Lievel Reiff
Howard Holsberg
William Heilman
Calvin Erb
George Weaver
Eli Unterwood
Jess Wells
Lee Wells
Naval Awards To Be Investigated By Congress After War
Admiral Wilson leads the Atlantic fleet and served in French waters during the war. Admiral Mayo previously commanded the fleet and sits on the Navy General Board. A joint Senate and House naval sub committee will examine naval decorations when Congress reconvenes, said Rep Lufkin. He noted no resolution is needed and said Secretary Daniels and several rear admirals will be summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Admiral Mayo
Navy General Board
Senate
House
Congress
Lufkin
Massachusetts
Senate Naval Committee
Daniels
Knight
Sins
24 Cars and Engine Smashed Near Reading Train Wreck
Reading Pennsylvania December 27 Twenty four loaded cars and an engine were smashed early today in a wreck on the Reading Railway belt line at Gibraltar. A loose brake rigging blamed for the disaster. An engine tender and two cars of a train on parallel tracks crashed into the wreckage before warning could be given to the engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Reading
Gibraltar
Land of Sorrow Screening At Technical High School
The Land of Sorrow, a film about the Near East, will be shown in the Technical High School Auditorium on Friday evening January 2 under the Near East Relief Committee. Dr H A Wirt who shot the film in Armenia and Syria will attend to explain features. Harrisburg churches urge attendance. no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East
United States Senate
United States
Caucasus
Technical High School
Harrisburg
Near East Committee
Form Branch of Greeters Organizes in Central PA
The Greeters Association No 41 of Central Pennsylvania organized at the Penn Harris Hotel with about fifty hotelmen present. Dr Guy Carleton Lee urged hotel managers and clerks to cooperate for efficiency and said ordinary income from rooms and restaurants should suffice without liquor profits. Officers include President George D Worthington and Dr G C Lee. The day features Capitol tours, a park-system drive, formal meetings, and a banquet with civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeters’ Association No
Central Pennsylvania
Penn- Harris
Guy Carleton Lee
Carlisle
Lee
D. A. Hershey
Shaw
George D. Worthington
Harrisburg
G. C. Lee
J. B. Flick
Lancaster
JL. C. Calladine
Board of Governors
B. Yest
York
Henry Utsch
Allentown
A. MacIsaacs
Lock Haven
P. I. Carpenter
Johnstown
R. R. Gross
J. P. Leister
Huntingdon
Capitol
Penn-Harris
Couple Held Over Dansey Described Child Case
Edward H. White free on bail after murder charge in the Dansey case receives word from Collinsville Oklahoma police that a man and woman with a child answering the Dansey lad’s description are under surveillance there. The Dansey boy’s skeleton was found near Hammett on the outskirts, while Charles S. White and Edith L. Jones face charges or accusations tied to the case. Russell jailed for seditious conspiracy after May general strike in Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hammenton
N. J
Edward H. White
Charles 5. White
Liberty
Billy” Dansey
Collinsville
Okla
Dansey Lad
Dansey
Charles S. White
Edith L. Jones
White
Russell
Associated Presa Vt Ineiger
R. B. Russell
Adjutant Hackett records career in Pennsylvania Guard
Captain Wallace E. Hackett new adjutant of the Eighth Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard has long served in military affairs. He trained at Plattsburg, joined the National Security League, and held commands in World War I including Meade and France. He fought at Meuse Argonne sectors and Montfaucon. He is a member of several veteran and civic groups. Berlin note discusses Entente peace protocol and cabinet view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace E. Hackett
Eighth Infantry
Pennsylvania National Guard
War Department
Citizens’ Training Camp
Plattsburg
New York
Hackett
National Security League
America
The
Security League
Albert Bushnell Hart
Howard University
League
Fort Niagara
Tie
Camp Meade
Maryland
Three Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry
France
Muese- Argonne
Montfaucon
Muese-Argonne
Grande Montagne
United States Navy League
Military Order of Foreign Wars
Harrisburg
American Legion
Berlin
Entente
Protests Over Serbian Operations Reach Peace Conference
The royal Montenegrin government based in Neuvilly sends further protests to the Peace Conference regarding Serbian actions in Montenegro. It accuses armed bands of aiding regular Serbian troops in pillaging and burning homes of Montenegrins loyal to King Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Montenegro
Neuvilly
Nicholas
New N. G. P. Appointments In 28th Division
Announcements from the Adjutant General list new officers for the 28th Division. Capt John M. Smith to command Supply Company Light Infantry, Capt Joseph A Logan to command the Infantry Company Eighth Regiment in Milton. Logan’s company nearly full and ready for state recognition. Samuel E. Fitting of Fort Hunter nominated as second lieutenant of cavalry with Governor's Troop. Zimmerman of Lewisburg named captain of cavalry. lieutenants Schubert Sunbury Everett Lewisburg Young Lewisburg and Snyder Lewisburg named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General's Office
John M. Smith
Singlestown
Lighth
Joseph A. Logan
Eighth
Milton
Logan
Samuel E. Fitting
Fort Hunter
Harrisburg
Donald J. Zimmerman
Lewisburg
Paul A. Schubert
Sunbury
Albert A. Everetts
Raymond I. Young
Joseph W. Snyder
Negro Is Held on Suspicion in Brooklin Murder
Newark detectives arrested 31 year old Frank Kelley on suspicion of involvement in the fatal beating of Catharine Dunn, a maid in Brooklyn, after jewels valued at 10000 were stolen. Kelley was seized on Market street near Penn Station and taken to police headquarters for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Catherine Dunn
Clarence S. Clark
Flatbush
Brooklin
Frank Kelley
Miss Dunn
Kelley
Market Street
Pennsylvania Station
Disappointed Bridegroom Fails to Appear for Christmas Wedding
Ruth M Keeney travels from New York with her parents to Monson Massachusetts to confront Dr William G Vermilye about missing the Christmas wedding. Vermilye remains in secrecy at Cumberland Street Hospital Brooklyn after a minor operation, police and hospital authorities refuse comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monson
Mass
Ruth M. Keeney
George L. Keeney
New York
William Grey Vermilye
Associated Press
Cumberland Street
Brooklyn
William G. Vermilye
Cumberland Street Hospital
Vermilye
Ad Club Dinner Draws Harrisburg Attendees
Harrisburg Ad Club plans December dinner at Penn Harris from 6 to 8 pm with open house format. Speakers include Senator John E Fox on Advertising as Viewed by the Banker John R Geyer on Advertising a Profession and William Strouse on high retail prices. Mayor Keister and Mayor elect Hoverter will also speak. Reservations to BE Fred Rowe before 10 am Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Ad Club
Fred Rowe
Penn-Harris
John E. Fox
John R. Geyer
William Strouse
Daniel L., Keister
George A. Hoverter
J. Horace McFarland Company
Democratic Club Elects Officers
The Central Democratic Club re elected former City Commissioner Fred L Morgenthaler as president. Robert N Bernheiser became vice president Howard W Jones treasurer Penrose Sennett recording secretary J Edward Lutz financial secretary and William P Crisman chaired the House committee again. The club praised Morgenthaler and noted a healthy treasury and payoff of obligations since moving to Walnut street in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Democratic Club
Fred L. Morgenthaler
Morgenthaler
Robert N. Bernheiser
Howard W. Jones
Penrose Sennett
J. Edward Lutz
William P. Crisman
House
Roy M. Hatfield
Charles Moeslein
C.J. Bogen
Joseph Lescure
Joseph Orsinger
William Swartz
Treasury
Walnut Street
Pennsy President urges higher rates to save railroads
Philadelphia December 27 President Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania Railroad said private ownership return requires higher rates approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission to prevent breakdowns and ensure service. He called for rate rules or minimum returns, war debt funding, continued federal wage standards, and adequate capital to finish projects and finance 1920 work, with repayment plans to protect the public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kea
Congress
United States Railroad Administration
Rea
Bolshevik Advance Threatens Kolchak as Crisis Grows
London dispatches report Admiral Kolchak facing a critical Siberian crisis as Bolshevik forces push along the Trans-Siberian toward Omsk. Tomsk Taiga and other towns fall, new rebel centers arise near Irkutsk and Amur, while Galician troops clash with Denikin. US and Japan seek joint Siberian action. Turkestan unrest also flares with Khokan Skobelev taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Kolchak
Siberia
Moscow
Omsk
Tomsk
Taiga
Cheremkovo
Irkutsk
Amur River
Blazovestchensk
trans-Siberian
Simon Petiura
Denikine
Russia
Kiev
Vladivostok
United States
Japan
Turkestan
Khokan
Skobelev
Teshkent
Thirteen Die in Hartford From Wood Alcohol Poisoning
Thirteen people have died in Hartford from wood alcohol poisoning as of noon today, with police reporting three additional fatalities to Coroner Calhoun this forenoon, bringing the total to thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Associated Press
Conn
Calhoun
Fire damages bank and shops in Brockport blaze
Fire swept the State Bank of Brockport building and three adjacent stores in Brockport Massachusetts today causing about 100000 in losses. The bank’s currency and securities were saved in a fire proof vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BANK
Brockton
Mass
State Bank of
Brockport
Natl Transit Co Raises Rates on Pennsylvania Shipments
An increase of five cents a barrel on all crude petroleum shipments over National Transit Company lines within Pennsylvania has been filed with the Public Service Commission and becomes effective January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Transit Company
Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
Open House at Penns Y.M.C.A. in Harrisburg
Plans are complete for the open house at the Pennsyl vania Railroad Y M C A in Reily near Sixth Street Harrisburg on Thursday January 1. The program starts at 10 AM with continuous events and moving pictures in the evening vaudeville intermissions. A G Murray is director general Frank H Gregory is chief of staff and P Dean Norman Ford aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Y. M. C. A
Harrisburg
Association
Reily
Sixth Street
A. G. Murray
Frank H. Gregory
Crews Standings and Assignments In Harrisburg and Enola
Harrisburg side lists crews for the 134 and 17 divisions with engineers firemen conductors and brakemen assigned and up respectively. Enola side shows Philadelphia division 206 crew after 4 15, middle division 117 crew after 1 with engineers firemen conductors brakemen listed, plus yard board engineers and firemen for various stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Lambert
Boos
Stauffer
Leach
Raup
Falk
Webb
Dayton
Plank
Kurtz
Thompson
Ulrich
Shields
Gibney
McMurtrie
Smith
Ratherone
Krepps
McAlicher
Gray
Kistler
Kreiger
Moretz
Kauffman
Lopez
E. R. Snyder
Hawk
Dunkle
Shelley
O. W. Snyder
Naylor Rumberger
Rowe
Turnbach
G. M. Bowers
Gutshall
Barton
Fortenbach
Acker
Wagner
Hoffman
CC. M. Hawk
Forbes
Deaner
Lantz
Deckard
Beers
Gross
McNaight
Sherer
Deough
Reinecker
Krtz
McFadden
Anders
Hollenbach
Yard Bosard
Shipley, Crow, Snyder
Drake, Rothe
Ross
Trenderson
W. C. Kruger
Klineyoung Mountz
Selway
N. Lauver
Wirt
J. E. Lauver
ENOLA
R, H, Fortenbaugh
Jones
Kuntz
Wolfe
Zink
Walley
Reading Railroad Crew Listings and Firemen Figures
The document lists dozens of names for engineers and firemen across divisions in Altoona and Philadelphia, with specific numbers for engine and fireman positions. It notes two Altoona extra crews, and mentions the Reading division statuses with crew assignments and vacancies posted.
Holidays Bring Visits Across City Areas
Mr and Mrs Harold Kline Robisoms of Philadelphia visit relatives on North Seventeenth street and Daniel Roberts a student at Renselaer Polytechnical Institute vacationing with his parents on North Fifth street. Moses Fishman 65 dies at his home 22 No Fifth street survived by Edith wife and three sons and three daughters. Religious services by Rabbi Louis Silver tomorrow at 10 AM at Chizuk Emunah. burial at Progress plot in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kline Robisoms
Philadelphia
Charles Linford Ccott
North Seventeenth Street
Daniel Roberts
Reselaer Polytechnical Institute
Hia Ents
George Robe
North Fifth Street
Frank Shoemaker
Mount Union
J. Ralph Morri
Riverside Apartments
Samuel Lewis Motter
Washington
David Watts
Mechanicsburg
James G. Packler
J. Harry Steele
South Thirteenth Street
John ©. Motter
Belvedere
Ventnor
Motter
Ellis F. Holman
Brooklyn
Emma Tack
Het Street
Charles F. Bender
Pittsburgh
Alfred H. Jackeson
Market Street
Moses Fishman
Fifth Street
Chizuk Imunah Congregation
Harrisburg
Je Orthodox
Edith Fishman
Samuel Fishman
Ha Fishman
Jacob Hoffman
Jennieman
Helen Fishman
Louis Silver
Chizuk Emunah
Bur ‘Jal
TEACHER SURRENDERS IN INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER CASE
Connellsville Pennsylvania December 27 Br Hurst Hayes of Scottdale principal of Herbert school in East Township surrendered to over 3 H Baum and was held at five thousand dollars bail to answer to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Thomas Domer one of his pupils Lilly Pearl Lenig infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lenig died yesterday at their home 622 Emerald street Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 30 AM conducted by Reverend Mr Wenger of the Church of Christ Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Connellsville
Br. Hurst Hayes
Scottdale
Herbert
East Township
H. Baum
Thomas Domer
Lilly Pearl Lenig
Sally Pearl Lenig
John Lenig
Emerald Street
Mr. Wenger
Church of Christ
Prospect Hill Cemetery
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J. W. Doutrich
P.R. R
George Bd.worthington
McCall and Riley and Company
North Third Street
Broad Street
New York City
Philadelphia Stoc
Baldwin
General
General Asphalt
Lake Superior
Lehigh Naval Relief
Phila. Co
Phila
Elec
Rapid Transit
Union Traction
United Gas U
Steel Stove
Chicago Board OF Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Cadec
Park
Aetna
H. Eens
U S
H Nee
Teteee Te
Loew Line
Iit United
Marconi
Sees Am
Pulp
Aeons
Heyden
Tire Ste
Republic ‘Tire
Barnett
Erete
Cesden
Sts Federal Eee
A Sequoyah
Boston
Wye
Elk Basin
Glenrock
Island Os
Merritt
Omar
Sty
Sapulpa
Ryan Uy
A Bt
Wee
Big Ledge
Me Cresson
Canada
Kerr Lake
Nipissing
Saeae
Montana
Caledonia
Con
Arizona
Hecla
West End
Iosed
Billy Dansey
W. E. Hackett
Adam Smith
Brown
Lower Paxton Township
State Capitol
Zion Lutheran Church
Democratic Club
Fred. L. Morgenthaler
Railroad News
Pennsy
Nitte
Rome
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Nitti
Fiume
T'Annunzio
Rizzo
Giuriati
D' Anunzio
D’annunzio
Oscar J. Bogen
Bogen
Woodrow Wilson
Manhattan
Charles Norris
Norris
Second Street
Highspire
City Council
Mumma
Pennsy Y.M.C
Quigley
Filckinger
Shuey
Gelb
Curtis
D. K. Hinkle
Holland
Hinkle
Sheaffer
Baker
Bish
Copp
J Wagner
Coldren
Sadler
Miliken
Kenneday
Albright
San Benser
Cashman
Boyer
Meyer
J. H. Ditmer
L. H. Ricedorf
A. Wagner
W. C. Black
H. B. Cook
G. W. le J. Crimmel
H. M. Kuhn
J. W. Smt
W. G. Jamison
H. F. Groninger
Schreck
A. C. Allen
C. D. Hollenbaugh
J. J. Kelly
H. F. Stuart
Altoona
H. W. Fletcher
W. Hoffner
R. D. Porter
L. E. David
L Reeder
J A Kohr
B. F. Gundell W. Snyder
F. M. Forsythe
A. Kuntz
C. L. Sheats
S. P. Stauffer
Simmons
H. C. Bender
J. M. Steens
Engi
C. C. Madenford
R. B. Welsh
Smeltzer
C. H. Seitz
B. L
Kondon
Wkager
Kondon Mfg. CO
Minneapolis, Minn
Kondon’s
Ondon
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