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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
10
Washington reports indicate Secretary Lansing refused to confirm or deny a second explanatory note to both central powers and entente allies. He cited a policy of silence by President Wilson and himself, saying official information would suffice and diplomats were not instructed to present the note to foreign offices.
Paris December 30. The Allies' response to Germany's note of December 12 will be handed to Ambassador Sharp tonight and published tomorrow. The long document reasserts central empires' responsibility for the European conflagration, demands legitimate reparations and restitutions as outlined by Lloyd George, and warns Germany that its failure to propose peace eliminates any basis for negotiations. It contends Berlin in 1914 scorned treaties and cannot expect favorable terms from powers that respect signatures.
Markets Philadelphia Produce lists grain and produce prices for wheat corn oats butter eggs and poultry with ranges for No 2 yellow and Southern red wheat and butter quotes. New York Bank Statement shows total reserve excess and key figures across loans deposits and reserves. Chicago Board of Trade futures quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Ribs are noted with nearby contract values.
Washington dispatch outlines three key American aims in the belligerent note. The first warns neutrals against near intolerable positions, the second seeks guarantees against future wars, and the third proposes comparing peace terms from both sides. The last draws most interest and hints at possible U S entry into the war. A separate dispatch reports a night assault on Miss Walker with a Black male attacker described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall in a brown suit and red sweater.
The British tank steamer Paul Paix, which left New York November 25 for Dallas, struck a mine off the English coast and was towed into Swansea December 24. The report also said the French St. Louis struck a mine December 26 and sank with three men.
Revenue from automobile licenses in 1917 set records as the State Highway Department neared closing tonight. Daily receipts topped 100000 with a peak of 102000, while shipments from the Capitol moved nonstop. The December treasury balance stood at 4896875.28, with disbursements and receipts shown for the month and various funds listed.
Wallace McCamant, longtime Harrisburg resident and leading Portland lawyer, was named by Oregon officials as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. He is the son of the late Thomas McCamant, former Pennsylvania Auditor General, and a Lafayette College alumnus residing at 611 North Second Street.
Nearly a hundred people attended the second winter assembly dance at Freys Hall. The event featured holiday decorations and was organized by Eugene Seal C E Brinser Ira Myers and C A Alden. Updergrove's Orchestra provided music from Harrisburg.
About 100 men will be guests at a banquet in Centenary United Brethren church hosted by Rev. A. K. Wier to recruit for an evangelistic campaign. A large committee directs the event with speakers, music, and refreshments listed along with a later teachers training class graduation and watch night service. Other items include a Lutheran musical program and church canvass plans.
Pittsburgh reports seats on the Pittsburgh Stock Exchange valued at $5,000 the highest price in ten years with one exception. The prior sale price was $2,300 only weeks earlier.
Brotherhood leaders warn that litigation over the Adamson act could delay President Wilson’s Goethals committee investigation set to begin January 1. They contend railroads may sue anew to halt or slow the inquiry, risking defeat of the law’s aims and railroad member satisfaction.
Washington reports predict prompt consideration of President Wilsons railway program after efforts to settle labor disputes in New York failed. Hearings before the Senate Commerce committee set for next Tuesday with witnesses from roads, unions, and the public to discuss restraining strikes and government takeover powers.
Reports from railroad circles discuss potential strike action under the Adamson act with confusion over timing. Meanwhile, a birdhouse contest winner is named and a school essay prize awarded, naming George A. Myers, Garfield McAllister, and Paul McDonald as winners with brief contest details.
Chicago dispatch notes the Overland Limited reaching Northwestern station late amid a blizzard disruption. Two other Overland Limited trains from Wyoming are stalled on the coast run, as Allied troops engage in stubborn fighting and German forces report progress on the Moldavian and Verdun fronts.
Harrisburg division crews list rostered engineers firemen conductors flagmen and brakemen with up and first-to-go order for after 1.45 pm and 3.30 pm start times. Reading district notes Morrisburgens crew to go after 3:30 pm with rosters for eastbound moves and associated personnel.
Church schedules show sermons at various times with topics such as The Blessings of Peace and God's Presence in the New Year plus Sunday school details. The consolidation notice states the Pennsylvania Railroad merges its southwest lines into the Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad Company with $100 million capital. Ohio Secretary of State approval fee $100,000.
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