Oakley paintings likely in place by senate return
Five Oakley paintings by a Philadelphia artist for the Senate chamber may be installed by the time lawmakers return from recess as work continues and Miss Oakley is expected to complete them in Harrisburg. Soldiers in Demand. The State Employment Bureau reports employers awaiting returning National Guard men plan to hire, with many applications from firms seeking veterans.
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Philadelphia
Senate
State Capitol
Haseen
C. C. Sensenich
Westmoreland County
J. B. Coldsmith
Mount Pleasant
Department of Labor and Industry
Harrisburg
Industrial Board
William Young
Mackey
State Compensation Board
Capitol
Fourth Infantry
United States
State Game Commission
Pension Mutual
Hargest
Big Increase
Kendall Refining Company of
Pittsburgh
Social tea and dances highlight Baltimore event
A notable afternoon tea at the Civic Club hosted by Mrs. Gorgas and Miss Katharine Gorgas featured pink and green decor and guests including Mrs. G. A. Gorgas and Miss Louise Beard. The same venue hosted a festive formal dance the previous night with Greens decorations and thirty dancers under chaperons.
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George A. Gorgas
Katharine L. Gorgas
Civic Club
G. A. Gorgas
Katharine Gorgas
Louise Beard
Newport
Alla Richards
Lebanon
Mary I
Spensler
John W. Reily
Rollin A. Sawyer
Fanny M. Eby
Grittinger
Benjamin F. Africa
Mary E. Meyers
Katharine Etter
Dora W. Coe
Eleanor Darlington
Sara Denehey
Janet Sawyer
Carolyn Lynch
Katharine M. Middleton
Elizabeth Ross
Martha Fletcher
Helen Abercrombie
Sara McCullough
Helen Vickery
Dorothy Dickert
Rhoda Bird
Katherine Ohtenberger
Anna Mosey
Faith Mell
Eleanor Walter
North Third Street
Harry Mosey
J. W. Dennis
Vance C. McCormick
Yale Dramatic Society
Yale
Robert A. Lamberton
William 0. Hickok
Henry B. McCormick
Martha Orth Seiler
Revenue Bills Face Lifespan Fight in Congress
Washington reports a $380 million deficit as Democrats plan a revenue measure likely to raise taxes. Leaders push for omnibus public buildings or rivers and harbors bills, with pork concerns said to linger. President Wilson warned he would veto the $28 million public buildings bill in its current form.
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Washington
Democratic Party
South
Wilson
Needy Families aided by Colored Elk Lodge
Under the direction of James Wilson and a charity committee Harrisburg Lodge of the Elks distributed food clothing fruit and candy to 200 needy families this week. White and colored children received fruit and candy and 310 in cash was sent to Harrisburg Hospital. The kindergarten for colored children was visited and a blind woman remembered.
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James Wilson
Charity Committee
Harrisburg Lodge
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
Harriaburg Hospital
Sharrisbarger Divorce Suit Highlights Business Ties
Dr Kharas of Elmira faces divorce with co respondent unnamed. He promoted the Mobile Car Sign Company selling stock to local investors, raising about 15 000 to 20 000 dollars before its demise. Mrs Kharas ran the print shop later renamed Bimba Printing Company and remained in Elmira managing operations. Former State Senator John F Murtaugh represents Dr Kharas with Colonel Alexander Bacon assisting.
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Dr. Kharas
Buffalo
John IF. Murtaugh
Murtaugh
Alexander Bacon
New York
Hagerstown Girl's Father Comments on Kharas Divorce
In Hagerstown Md on December 29 Dr Theodore Kharas wed Miss Bessie Murdock daughter of William A Murdock. The father says he heard of Elmira divorce rumors but believes Kharas was granted a divorce elsewhere and may marry his daughter. The couple live in Harrisburg with Kharas practicing in Trustee building.
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Hagerstown
Theodore Kharas
Baltimore
Bessie Murdock
William A. Murdock
Murdock
Elmira
Kharas
Promoter Dr. Kharas Said to Have Elmira Wife Rumor
Former associate says he understood Dr. Theodore Kharas had a wife in Elmira New York while active in stock promotion in Harrisburg and Cumberland Valley. Bard Company says Kharas no longer connected with them and details of marriage and residences are disputed by office staff.
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Theodore Kharas
State Street
Trustee Building
North Market Square
Kharas
Cumberland Valley
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Elmira
N. Y
Dr. Kharas
Charles W. Bard
Charles FE. Bard
Bard Company
Telegraph
Norfolk
Harrisburg
Industrial
Charlies E. Bard
Mt. Alto
New Berlin
Murdock
Greencastle
North Second Street
Second Street
Allies Uber Alles Basis Of Peace Terms
The article summarizes proposed peace terms: annexing Italian regions from Austria to Italy, ceding Constantinople and the Straits to Russia, Armenian protection under Russia, Arab freedom with Syria and Mesopotamia under external guardianship, German colonies kept by Entente, reparations in kind for German ships, handover of the German navy, democratization of Germany, neutralization of the Kiel Canal under an international commission including Entente, the US and neutrals.
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Triest
Istria
Austria
Italy
Turkey
Constantinople
Straits
Russia
Syria
Asia Minor
Mesopotamia
Germany
Belgium
France
Serbia
Montenegro
Kiel Canal
United States
Rail mileage small for year despite record traffic
Chicago December 29 1916 rail mileage was the smallest since the Civil War except 1915 as 1098 miles of new track were built and 856 miles of second track completed. Canada showed 290 new miles while United States projected 727 miles. Orders for 170000 freight cars 2349 passenger coaches and 2923 locomotives marked a strong expansion outlook.
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Chicago
Railway Age Gazette
Canada
United States
Yhe
Eight Hour Conference Ends Without Decision
New York December 29 conferences between railroad representatives and four railway employe brotherhoods ended abruptly with no agreement. Both sides plan no further talks until the Supreme Court rules on the Adamson act. Brotherhood leaders claim workers may start eight hour pay now. railroads say wait for court decision.
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New York
Brotherhoods of Railway
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Switchmen’s Union
Brotherhoods
Crews and Assignments for Harrisburg Enola and Middle Divisions
List of engineer fireman brakeman and conductor assignments for the Harrisburg Enola and Middle Divisions with first departures after specific times. Includes names such as Steffy Sellers Gem mill Speas Simmons Gehr Broudacher Bruebaker Schwartz Manghes Hoffman Achey W. J. Miller and Nephiker with roles and posted crew numbers. Also notes East Prussia civilian deaths totaling 6038 with breakdown by cause.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Steffy
Sellers
Gemmill
Speas
Simmons
Gehr
Broudacher
Bruebaker
Schwartz
Manghes
Hoffman
Achey
W. J. Miller
E. R. Miller
Cook
Walker
Steele
Reiner
Linn
Peters
Gray
Teppery
Betting
Orr
Leonard
Humphreys
Miller
Rowe
Knight
Fleck
Garlin
Reed
Gibbard
Machamer
Gibbons Cress
Yeager
Starner
Morrison
Beatty
Feas
Kautz
Snyder
Selby
Fells
Runkle
Richter
Kelser
Ferguson
Six
Black
Smith
Howe
Dunmar
Showalter
Hassler
Spahr
Charles
McCormick
Otstot
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the Globe
A. Resolutor
Oakley
H. Miller
Pennsylvania
Lewistown Junction
Sprecker- Sullenberger Arterno
Studio Hall
Pine Street Presbyterian Church Sunday School
Boyd
South Street
Robert R. Rinkenbach
State College
Edward A. Rinkenbach, Jr
Heinz Company
Violet Pus Gasery
BE. L., Rinkenbach
Forster Street
Sigma Alpha Mpsilon
Leroy Sprecker
Misa
Sarah KB. Sullenberger
Johnstown
Lemoyne
Sprecker
Cambria Steel Company
Savannah
Carl Robeson
Elizabeth Robeson
Green Street
Merchants and Miners Line
Robeson
Engineering Department
War Department
Triangle Club
Winterdale
Hall Banjo
Wilkes-Barre
Charles H. Barnes
J. Motter Fletcher
Paul H. Yowler
Edward J. Ettinger
Leo Ettinger
W. J. Ettinger
Calder Street
Joseph Tully
New York City
Mrs. Eftinger
Fight For Life
Colored Elk Lodge
Sharrisburger
Paris
Astrich
Railroad News
Baldwin
Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Maclay Street
William H. Marshall
American Locomotive Company
Charles Hayden
Dellinger
Friendship and Cooperative Club
Philadelphia and Reading
Rutherford
Filbert Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
D. W. Reeve
Margaret BH. Foster
Seneca Street
William H. Filling
Market St
Hamburg
Chicago, Ill
Peoria, Ili
ENOLA
McComas
Kline
Wacemen
Hutchinson
Gayman
Berlin
East Prussia
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