North Branch transit rates attacked in Bloomsburg area
Residents of Bloomsburg Espy and AL media filed with the Public Service Commission a complaint against the North Branch Transit Company now under receiver A W Day. The protest says fares are 40 percent higher and burdensome. Governor Brumbaugh named Mrs Samuel Semple to the State Industrial Board for another term. Luther Knox death sentence commuted to life imprisonment due to insanity. Tremont summons for Adjutant General Chief Clerk B W Demming as his wife is gravely ill. Demming’s sister died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Branch Transit Company
Bloomsburg
A. W. Day
Public Service Commission
Espy
Almedia
Brumbaugh
Samuel Semple
Titusville
State Industrial Board
Luther Knox
Armstrong
B. W. Demming
Adjutant General's Office
Tremont
Wilson Calls for New World Order Without Balancing Powers
President Wilson in London urges a concert of power to back peace, rejecting a balance of power. He says the old order centered on competitive interests must end and a single overwhelming group of nations should guard the peace, backed by a universal covenant and League principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Paris
London
Mansion House
French Academy
Marshal Joffre
France
Free Nations
League of Nations
Noted theologian to speak at Second Reformed Church
Dr. Theodore F. Herman of Lancaster will preach at Second Reformed Church Ver beke and Green streets tomorrow morning at 430 PM and in the evening at 720 PM. He is a professor at Reformed Theological Seminary Lancaster and a noted speaker in the Reformed Church, with arrangements made to accommodate visiting strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore F. Herman
Lancaster
Second Reformed Church
Verbeke
Green Streets
Herman
Harrisburg
Reformed Theological Seminary
Reformed Church
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Louis D. Brodeur
Central Democrats Elect Officers For Coming Year
The Central Democratic Club held its annual meeting in the clubrooms last evening. Elected for the coming year are Frederick Morganthaler as president, Robert N. Bernheiser as vice president, Howard W. Jones as treasurer, James G. Miles as secretary, and J. Edward Lutz as financial secretary. The membership committee includes M. M. Winemiller, E. K. Young, and George Marahal, while house committees feature Roy Hatfield, Joseph Lescure, William Crisman, John K. Probat, Charles Moeslein, Joseph L. Orsinger, and Oscar J. Bogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Democratic Club
Frederick Morganthaler
Robert N. Bernheiser
Howard W. Jones
James G. Miles
J. Edward Lutz
M. M. Winemiller
E. K. Young
George Marahal
Roy Hatfield
Joseph Lescure
William Crisman
John K. Probat
Charles Moeslein
Joseph L. Orsinger
Oscar J. Bogan
Ex-Shipping Master Greenabaum Dies at 74 in Harrisburg
Charles Absent? Ex shipping master George Greenabaum, longtime yardmaster for the Pennsylvania Railroad in this city, died Thursday in Harrisburg Hospital from pneumonia after influenza at age 74. He served forty years with PRR, retired four years ago, then worked as a park guard. Survived by two brothers and one son. pallbearers to be chosen from Masonic orders, Odd Fellows, and Red Men. Burial set for Starner with funeral chapel arrangements by C H Mauk. viewing Monday 7 to 9 p.m. in Sixth Street chapel. Burial Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Greenabaum
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Greenabaum
Charles Zeigler
North Sixth Street
Odd Fellows and
Red Men
Kelker Street
C. H. Mauk
Starner
Philadelphia Division Retires Four Employes
Four Philadelphia Division workers will retire from Pennsylvania Railroad on January 1 after terms from twenty-two years to forty-nine years six months. One Harrisburg man, Anson Stine, is included. Retirements at age 70 apply to James Gallagher, Anson Stine, and John H. Downs. Samuel Flora retires at 65 due to disability after forty-eight years six months of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Anson Stine
James Gallagher
Royalton
Death of Ensign Leroy R. Smucker Confirmed
Official confirmation arrives of Ensign Leroy R. Smucker 21 son of Rev Dr and Mrs Clayton Smucker of 1311 Vernon St. He died in a Plymouth England naval hospital from pneumonia after influenza. He commanded Submarine Chaser No 221 and served from Norfolk and Jamestown ROTC to warrant officer then ensign. Funeral planned in the United States. Survived by parents and sister Lucille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Leroy
Dundee Smucker
Clayton A. Smucker
Vernon Street
Ensign Smucker
Naval Hospital
Plymouth
England
Chicago
Central High School
Syracuse University
Naval
Norfolk
Reserve Officers Training School
Jamestown
Smucker
War Department
Lucille Smucker
Salem
Ohio
County Court Opinions On Railroad Capital and State Bonus
President Judge George Kunkel ruled the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad secured the right to increase capital stock before a state law fixing a bonus, thus not liable to the state for the bonus. Judge McCarrell upheld a jury verdict convicting F J Mitterlehner of cold storage act violation and allowed a DA motion for judgment. He also ruled on exceptions to two auditor reports for the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company receiver in Crawford County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
George Kunkel
Commonwealth
J. M. McCarrell
F. J. Mitterlehner
Mitterlehner
McCarrell
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Crawford County
Lloyd George Wins British Elections
London December 28 indications at three o clock show Premier Lloyd George and his coalition government expected to secure an overwhelming majority in the new House of Commons. He has been re elected for Carnarvon Wales while Herbert Asquith former prime minister and Liberal leader was defeated in East Fife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choate
Whitelaw Reid
Ambassador Page
Mansion House
London
Household Cavalry
Ancient Artillery Company
Guildhall
Duke of Connaught
Horace Marshall
Commons
Harry Hepburn
United States
England
League
Wilson
League of Nations Union
Viscount Grey
League of Nations
Great Britain
Lord Grey
Mr. Asquith
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Carnarvon
Wales
Herbert H. Asquith
Liberal Party
Fife
Bootland
Odds and Ends of 1918 at the Orpheum Theater
A two act musical revue titled Odds and Ends of 1918 played at the Orpheum Theater last night with strong singing and dancing. Notable performances by Miss Friel, Mr Woolf, Madeline Vettle and Miss Goldsmith highlighted the seventeen scenes per act, featuring scenes from the Southland cotton fields to the Land of Minstrelsy and a long minstrel show. The production praised for novelty, scenery, and the chorus, with the company delivering a first class entertainment and lively, varied songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theater
Wood
Miss Friel
Mr. Woolf
Madeline Vettle
Miss Goldsmith
Southland
Army
Chinatown
Europe
Increased Wage Scale Approved In City Budget
The city approves a higher wage scale across departments including police salaries rising to 121 460 next year from 105 785 this year and multiple budget increases for office rent, telephones, insurance, motorcycles and semaphores. Major changes affect police, law bureau, city assessor, highway and water departments with new offices, raises, and expanded street projects in Third Street paving and pumping stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Fourteenth Ward
City
Tire and Poice Alarm Telegraph Bureau
Planning Commission
Highway Department
Capitol Park
Bureau of Law
Civil Service Board
Council Chamber
Bureau of Weights and Measures
Bureau of Printing
Bureau of Finance
Por Park
Bureau of Miscellaneous
Walnut Streets
Cameron Street
Herr
Calder
Water Department
Wilson Dines With King in Splendor at Buckingham Palace
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson attended a state dinner at Buckingham Palace described as the most regal setting in memory. Royal pomp featured solid gold plate, ornate buffets, and a formal banquet with the King and Queen Mary presiding. Wilson voiced alignment with Britain on the peace settlement and the aim to moralize and marshal global support for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
White House
Downing Street
Buckingham Palace
President Wilson
Palace
Queen Mary
George
King George
Presiden Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
Christian
Patricia
Duke of Connaught
John W. Davis
Bretz Declares He Is Persecuted
Contained in a continued report, Bretz faces board controversy over a vote change for a one term presidency. He defends alleged misappropriation claims tied to mortgage payments from his estate now in bankruptcy, noting he was not attorney for several parties. The Bretz hardware store and stock were sold publicly. Walter R. Sohn bought stock for 9300 and store property for 27100 for a disclosed client, while J. K. Kipp had private sale bids but creditors demanded a public sale, with bids rising in 100 increments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shim
Mr. Bretz
Brett Brothers
John
T. Olmsted
Walter R. Sohn
J. K. Kipp
Bethlehem Steel Seeks Lebanon Ore Deal Expansion
Bethlehem Steel plans to add millions of dollars to its iron and railroad holdings in Lebanon county by outright purchase of the Coleman and Freeman interests. The move follows a prior acquisition two years ago of American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company, Pennsylvania Steel Company and Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Interests, including the Lackawanna lease of Coleman and Freeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon, Pa
Bethlehem Steel Company
Lebanon County
Coleman and Freeman
Bethlehem Company
American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Lackawanna Company
Death Toll Rises in Tyrone Borough as Flu Ravages
Tyrone Pa Dec 28 Influenza is still widespread with seventy seven deaths from October 1 to December 20 in a town of about 8000, marking a record high year. Harry Huntsman named health officer credit for diligent oversight. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. of Tyrone awards bonuses to 600 employees. James Bergstresser of Pittsburgh visits Franciscus home. John Nason Jr a MIT student at Boston returns home for holiday recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Harry A. Huntsman
Army Training Corps
Dickinson College
Carlisle
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
James Bergstresser
Pittsburgh
P. Franciscus
John Nason, Jr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
Perseverance Band to Play at Meeting of Forum
The Perseverance Band will render sacred selections at the People's Forum meeting in Wesley A M E church tomorrow at 3 PM. Rev Rollis of Pittsburgh will preside as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perseverance
People’s Forum
Wesley A. M. FE
Rollis
Pittsburgh
A. M. I. Church
Final details for Penn-Harris Dinner and Opening
The Penn Harris prepares for a grand opening with speeches by notable figures including Sproul Penrose and Knox possibly attending. Two orchestras will provide music and dancing follows the dinner. The public inspection of the hotel is scheduled for New Year’s Day from 8 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Sproul
United States
Penrose
Knox
Penn- Harris
Wiggins
Rice
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Branch
Capitol
Western Union
Royal Artillery Band
Italy
Guithall
Britain
Finance
Commerce
Grant
Roosevelt
John Hay
Thomas W. Bayard
Joseph H
Beckley’s Business College
Office Training School
Market Street
Theo F. Herman
Central Democrats
K. L. Morganthaler
Geroge Greenabaum
L. R. Smucker
Health Department
America
Bretz
Bethlehem Steel
Lebanon
Eve William Danner
Wallace Street
Central Iron and Steel Company
James C. Thompson
Fulton Street
Blanche Thompson
Penn-Harris
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!