Germany Seeks Peace Talks Despite Entente Refusal
Germany indicated it will not allow peace negotiations to be blocked by the entente’s refusal to enter talks without knowing terms. A confidential exchange of broad tentative terms via President Wilson was implied, and the U.S. may receive such communications. The German note to Wilson was officially released but not public, with Germany expecting the United States to push for a peace conference and claiming it has met Wilson’s suggestions. Also announced: a public hearing on January 5 for the Webb bill and January 2 for railroad legislation proposed by Wilson. A street car hold up in Toledo ended with bandit Leo P. Wood shot dead by his partner. no passengers were aboard.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
United States
Gerard
Newlands
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Pal Toledo
Leo P. Wood
Mansfield Reformatory
Wood
Philadelphia Volunteers Police to Patrol Cars
Philadelphia uses one hundred volunteer automobile police to curb auto thefts under the public safety department. They may arrest for auto law violations and for larceny or attempted larceny of automobiles. Names of auxiliary officers are withheld to boost effectiveness as plans aim to reach three hundred. OHTO CAPTAIN DIES Washington dispatches report Captain Urban Wetzel of the Eighth Onto Infantry died of diabetes at Fort Bliss base hospital.
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Public Safety Department
OHTO
Washington, D. C
War Department
Funston
Urban Wetzel
Eighth
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Fort Bliss
Weather Summary for Harrisburg and Region
Weather report notes colder trend for Harrisburg and Eastern Pennsylvania with a low of about 25 tonight and a fair, colder Friday. The Susquehanna River is near stationary. stage around 4.7 feet Friday morning. Central weather indicates a Manitoba storm moved northeast bringing rain south and east of the Great Lakes, with snow in parts of New England and some Pacific rain. Temperatures show 2 to 30 degree changes. overall mean around 31. Sun rises 7:26 am, sunset 4:47 pm, moon first quarter December 31. River stage 4.0 feet above low water. Highest 35, lowest 27, mean 31, normal 31.
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Newneland
Michigan
Pacific States
California
Kenat Gulf States
Atlantic States
Florida
Pat
Great Central Valleys
Lake Region
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Tests Show Variance Announces Investigation Results in City
Local tests reveal variance in measurements across several makes sold in the city. Officials say the investigation examined performance, safety, and reliability, with results guiding consumer advisories and potential recalls.
Bread price increase not yet decided
Grocerymen and dealers who buy bread from larger bakeries expect a smaller loaf but no price change. Inquiries at Schmidt and West Shore plants yielded no announcements. Bernard Schmidt and L M Bricker declined to comment on any price or size change for the new year.
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Schmidt
West Shore
Bernard Schmidt
L. M. Bricker
City Sealer Warns Public On Bread Weights And Prices
City Sealer Harry D. Reel urges consumers to weigh bread loaves and compare size as bakers discuss possible price increases. He notes small bakers can profit at five cents per loaf with 13 ounce loaves, while larger shops show varying loaf weights and prices.
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Harry D. Reel
City Sealer Reel Today
Safer to Be Fireman Than Policeman in New York
New York reports medical officers from the police and fire departments found through Mayor Mitchel that firemen face lower death and illness rates than policemen and both services fare better than the general public, despite risks inherent to the jobs.
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New York
Avalanches threaten Swiss village Champery in Valais
Sudden avalanches and a landslide menaced Champery tourist village in Valais. Swiss troops and 200 interned French prisoners worked to save the remaining houses as an avalanche swept Alpine huts near Simplon Pass, killing two men and many cattle.
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Rerne
Paris
Champery
Valis
Simplon Pass
Textile mills report 1916 a record year for Harrisburg
Textile goods valued at about 2.5 million dollars were manufactured in 1916 at three Harrisburg plants. The Harrisburg Silk Mills, Moorhead Knitting Company, and New Idea Horsery Company produced the goods. Pelgram and Meyer of New York City operate the Harrisburg Silk Mills and report record production for 1916 and optimism for 1917.
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Second
North Streets
Moorhead Knitting Company
Walnut and
Cameron Streets
New Idea Horsery Company
Fourteenth
Mayflower
Pelgram and Meyer
New York City
Zembo Temple to Sell 10000 Red Cross Stamps at Benefit
Zembo Temple of the Mystic Shrine plans a big benefit concert and drill at Chestnut Street Auditorium tomorrow evening to sell at least 10000 Red Cross Christmas seals. Proceeds will boost the antituberculosis fund as Shrine and Patrol stage a no admission public demonstration. Also noted are 1917 pass provisions for road employes and honors for long service and pensioners. President Wilson turned 60 today with nationwide and international congratulatory messages.
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Red Cross
Mystic Shrine
Chestnut Street
Reis
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
Carranza Stands for Withdrawal from Negotiations
Washington reports Luis Cabrera delivering Carranza’s reply to Atlantic City protocol. Carranza reportedly seeks unconditional American troop withdrawal and modifications to the agreement. If unhelpful, joint commission could end and Eliseo Arredondo may depart, leaving a confidant in charge. Arredondo denies recall. Also notes coffee ink flavor debate over eggshells and a Dayton paper price rise to two cents.
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Luis Cabrera
New York
Carranza
Atlantic City
Lane
Mexico
Joint Commission
Eliseo Arredondo
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico City
Commission
Arredondo
Big Problems of Education Discussed at State Meeting
Ex President Taft and Charles Zueblin Will Deliver Addresses Tonight as the Pennsylvania State Educational Association holds sessions at the Technical high school. Topics include physical education, attendance laws, vocational training, junior high, promotions, term length, curriculum, and other public school questions. Nationally prominent speakers addressed hundreds of educators this morning and afternoon.
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Taft
Charles Zueblin
Technical High School
Pennsylvania State Educational Association
War in Europe Blamed for Crime Surge Declares Windsor
Detectives report a sharp rise in crime across cities amid the European war. Windsor says crime has increased by up to 50 percent this year, linking violence to economic strain and psychological influences, urging readiness of large police forces.
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Europe
Windsor
W. L. Windsor
Mr. Windsor
Conference Ends Briefly as Railroads Union Talks Break
In New York on December 28 railroad managers and employees’ fraternals resumed talks but quickly adjourned after about two hours. The dispute centered on applying the Adamson act arbitration to current issues. Both sides declined to comment and no future meeting was announced.
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New York
Auto Show Arrangements For February Display
Capital City Motor Dealers Association plans an auto show for February 1917 to showcase the 1917 models. After the arrangements committee reported, negotiations continue on location and preliminaries amid excitement about the event.
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Capital City Motor Dealers’ Association
Collapsible Bathhouses Suggested for Island Park Plan
Mayor J. Gerber defends public baths but rejects island placement. He proposes portable collapsible bath houses along the River Wall with dressing rooms along the wall, usable at riverfront year round. Letter to the Telegraph outlines his stance and future page continuation.
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Barry J. Gerber
Hardscrabble
Island Park
The
Telegraph
Berrier
Mayor to appoint young bicycling policemen next month
Mayor Ezra S. Mears announced five new policemen will join the force next month and be issued bicycles with self locking stands to cover more ground. He said the appointees will be young and active and that he has not yet decided who they shall be.
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Ezra S. Mears
Mears
Eight Hour Demonstration Plans Announced by Chief
Chief Marshall C R Zimmerman will unveil the New Year's Day eight hour parade plan at a meeting tomorrow night. Ten or more organizations are expected to participate, each with one or more floats. The parade starts Front and Market streets Monday at 9 30 am with labor representatives to propose aides and division marshals. Prizes will go to the best float and the largest organization.
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Marshall C. R. Zimmerman
Fackler's Hall
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