Typhoid Epidemic Reports Highlight Harrisburg Meeting
Readings from Harrisburg Hospital show nearly 100 typhoid patients treated as Dr Funk and Dr Raunick present a full outbreak resume. Ice cream contamination cited as a cause. remarks from several physicians accompany officer elections and resignations at the Harrisburg Academy of Medicine gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David 8. Funk
J. M. J. Raunick
Harrisburg Academy of Medicine
Funk
Harrisburg
Raunick
Harvey F. Smith
C. F E. L. Keen
H. L. Hull
John H. Paget, Jr
E. BE. Darlington
H. F. Gross
Carson Coover
H. P. Eisenhart
E. R. Whipple
J. B. Spangler
Samuel E. Mowery
P. R. Koons
Mechanicsburg
Frank D. Kilgore
J. W. McMullen
Four Eclipses of Sun and Three of Moon Next Year
Washington December 30 The naval observatory announced that 1917 will feature four solar eclipses and three lunar eclipses the greatest possible number in a single year. The last seven-eclipse year occurred early in the last century with the next in 1935. A total lunar eclipse will occur January 8 visible across the United States from 12 50 a m to 4 29 a m EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Naval Observatory
United States
Town to hire manager in Bristol plan adopted
Bristol Pennsylvania December 30 council moved toward employing a town manager at the suggestion of Chief Burgess Thomas Scott. The plan was unanimously adopted and a committee was named to secure a supervisor and report at the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Thomas Scott
Repair Work for Lumber at Your Service
When you repair you are entitled to the best kind of lumber. Regardless of the size of the job we are prepared to furnish material that will give you good results. Whether you build a new structure remodel an old one or give the place a general overhauling we will help you select the proper kind and grades.
Notre Dame Lady Offers Free At Home Rheumatism Cure
A woman from Notre Dame Indiana offers a home treatment that she claims cures rheumatic pains by removing uric acid from the blood. She invites sufferers to write for proof and promises the remedy is effective without climate change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Summers
Ind
Marine Insurance Rises on Reports of Atlantic Prizes
Marine insurance rates advanced as cargoes bound to the United Kingdom faced 6 to 8 percent coverage and 10 percent to Mediterranean ports. The jump followed rumors that the Lamport Holt liner Voltaire was captured by a German prize crew and preying on allied ships, with several transatlantic steamers overdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Kingdom
Lamport & Holt
North Atlantic
Liverpool
Line
Genoa
Marseilles
Thousands Perish As Mine Hits Russian Transport
A Russian coast artillery transport, the Oihonna of 1,070 tons, anchored near the Aland Islands, struck a mine and sank within minutes. About 1,000 men and 1,000 horses perished. only fifty people survived. A second liner is missing and Helsingfors was its destination. In Harrisburg, Dr Theodore Kharas and Miss Bessie Murdock reportedly wed in Norfolk, with divorce suit filed by Ada P. Kharas. unclear location of the doctor. Enola Crouse disputed recent claims at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Oihonna
Aland Islands
Frankfurter Zeitung
Copenhagen
Helsingfors
Theodore Kharas
Harrisburg
Bessie Murdock
Norfolk
Ada B. P. Kharas
Elmira
N.Y
Kharas
Mt. Alto
Scotland
Chambersburg
Enola Crouse
Skaters Rush Wildwood Ice As Park Dept Holds Safe Status
City Park Department did not sanction skating at Wildwood today yet many skaters opened the season. Officials expect to fly the red flag on New Year’s Day but ice thickness remains uncertain and some spots may be under three inches. Forecaster Fer Domain predicts fair and colder weather tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park Department
Wildwood
Park Department
Domain
40 Cures Blood Poison
An old doctor’s prescription, number 40 For The Blood, is promoted as the best treatment for blood poison. The ad credits J. C. Mendenhall, a 40 year druggist from Evansville Indiana, with the product sold through Geo. A. Gorgas at 16 N. 3rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mendenhall
Evansville
Ind
Geo. A. Gorgas
Political horse race and newspaper price hearing end
Washington news shows FTC hearings on newsprint prices halted as publishers and jobbers discuss margins while Republican speakership contest in 1917 moves with Baldwin and Cox camps sprinting to gain support. Widespread arrivals, caucuses, and backroom lobbying frame day as Gerneral assembly leaders and state officials shuffle and speculate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Richard J. Baldwin
Delaware
Edwin R. Cox
Philadelphia
George W. Williams
Tioga
W. 8. Vare
E. H. Vare
Cox
Brumbaugh
Executive
Public Service
Magee
Boies Penrose
Baldwin
W. C. Sproul
Allegheny
James F. Woodward
McKeesport
Holler Collects 1970 Costs Fines and Fees
Prothonotary Harry F Holler reports quarter ending January 1 1917 totals 1970 09 with 1434 09 costs 424 fines and 112 jury fees. He paid County Treasurer Mark Mumma by check for the sum. Annual report due within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Holler
Mark Mumma
Drastic Measure Would Compel Navy Preference by Builders
Washington December 30 A plan proposed by Secretary Daniels would require private manufacturers and shipbuilders to give priority to Navy work under the 1918 naval appropriation bill. If contractors fail to comply the secretary could take over the plant and finish the work, charging excess costs to the contractor. The measure aims to speed the naval program as delays grew, with a three year ship plan including three 42000 ton battleships and a battle cruiser under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Padgett
House Committee
Failure of Conference Will Have No Effect
Chairman Newlands said the failure of railroad brotherhood officials and managers to agree on an eight hour schedule would not alter plans to consider railroad legislation urged by President Wilson. The statement came as the Adamson law constitutional question awaited determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Rambo
Brumbaugh
Mr. Rambo
J. ©. Patterson
Rambo
Baldwin
Cox
Sicoming
John R. K. Scott
Delaware
Curtis E. Cook
York
James F. Woodward
MedKesport
O'Neil
Woodward
Appropriations Committee
Fred C. Ehrhardt
Scranton
Allegheny
William
Tunis
Harrisburg
Lancaster County
Lancaster
Marvin E. Bushong
Quarryville
State Commission of Agriculture
W. W. Griest
Luzerne County
A. Nevin Pomeroy
Anderson H. Walters
Johnstown Tribune
A. Nevin Detrich
Washington Party State Committee
Walters
Washington, D. C
Newlands
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Wilson
Congress
Maniac Shoots Doctor and Holds Police In Baltimore
George C. Bants of Govans barricaded in his home with a heavy evolver and ammunition, wounding his family physician Dr. George H. Hocking, as Baltimore county police fought a nine hour standoff after an early morning call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
George C. Bants
Rosebank Avenue
Govans
Baltimore County
George H. Hocking
Obituary notices for Reinhard Ritter and Bronson in Harrisburg area
George William Reinhard died in Philadelphia and services will be at his sister Annie Watsons home in Harrisburg with burial in Harrisburg Cemetery. Charles Walter Ritter aged 33 died in York Hospital from pneumonia with services at his mothers home and burial in Dillsburg. Mrs Bronson of New York City, mother of Dr Richard Wanters, death announced with Dr Wanless noted in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Reinhard
Philadelphia
Annie Watson
North Third Street
Harrisburg
Harry 3. Watson
Janie Reinhard
Harry 8. Watson, Jr
Mount Washington
Reinhard
Christian Workers Society
Hazleton
Charles Walter Ritter
York Hospital
Mary E. Ritter
Hummel Street
C. A. Smucker
Stevens Memorial Methodist Church
Matilda Ritter
H. W. Ritter
Fackler
Bronson
T. B. Bronson
New York City
Richard Wanters
Wanless
City
Baldwin's Record Year Breaks Loco Orders and Payroll
Baldwin Locomotive Works reports a record year with 21 347 employees and 1989 locomotives built 1336 steam 295 electric 358 gasoline Forty seven percent of production exported The year-end statement highlights record orders payroll and employment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Murder Inquest Set For Eddie Monroe After Brown Death
Eddie Monroe, who shot Alfred Brown on December 23, is charged with murder following Brown's death yesterday at Harrisburg hospital. Coroner Eckinger will hold an inquest at 7 pm in the courthouse with Dr. R. E. Miller, Dr. J. Harvey Miller and Undertaker Page on the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Monroe
Alfred Brown
Brown
Harersburg Hospital
Eckinger
R. TE. Miller
J. Harvey Miller
Uneertaker Page
Notice to stop gambling devices issued by reform union
A notice from A. H. White manager of the American Civic Reform Union orders all operators of punch boards slot machines and other gambling devices to discontinue immediately or face action through the district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. White
American Civic Reform Union
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advert Claim for Pimples
Patient recounts severe facial pimples healed after five weeks using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Ad invites readers to try the products, offering free sample by mail and a Skin Book, with postal address in Boston.
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L. M. Kessick
Diamond Station
Pittsburgh
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Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
Industrial Department
National Chamber of Commerce
London
Paul Nathan
America
West End
W. 8. Sheesley
C. J. Householder
W. B. Myers
C. J. Zimmerman
R. KE. Monegan
N. Sixth Sr. Bell
United
Mr. Homelover
Harrisburg Gas Co
Atlantic
DR. Kilaras
Weather Bureau
Middle Atlantic States
P.O
Paradise
Howard Kemerer
Chicago
Til
5Th Ave
Broadway
Kookiey PF Ritchey
School of Commerce
Bell
Kaufman
Bel Bell
Harrisburg Business College
Market St
Young Men’s Business Institute
Hershey Building
Rajah Temple
Reading
Mystic Shrine
Academy of Music
Department of Agriculture
Holler
U. S. Navy
Maniac
Stewart
James E. Painter
Mahanoy City
Eighth Infantry
Cyrus BE. Dilcher
R. M. Keough
Eighteenth Infantry
Corey
William Ellis Corey
Midvale Steel Company
U.S. Steel Corporation
France
C. Lb. Wheeler
Claude L. Wheeler
New York Medical Journal
Kelley
H. M. Kelley & CO
North Third Yards
Thomas P, Moran
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart
Ben Strouse
the Globe
The
Globe
Strouse
H.A. Plank
Imanager
Commercial Trust
Commercial Trust Company
Tthe Commercial Bank
Amos Lebo
Ira P. Romberger
Samuel Gardner
Charles W. Bell, Jr
H. C. Koons
Simon Michlovitz
William M. Hargest
Edgar 8. Marks
Marty M. Bretz
D. W. Sohn
Frank C
Hill and Maclay
Penbrook
Reservoir Park
Ross Metzger
Paul Walmer
Francis Booser
Forest Novinger
Mechanics Trust Company
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
E. R. Eckenrode
Kunkel
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