Penn Harris Hotel Touts Maitre d Hotel System And Roles
The Penn Harris showcases a two department hotel system front and back with a general manager assisted by Harry Price. Maitre d hotel J Elmer Davidson coordinates parties with chef John Tamagni and headwaiter Morris Cowan while the steward handles menus and supplies.
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Wiggins
Penn- Harris
Harry H. Price
J. Elmer Davidson
John B. Tamaggli
Morris Cowan
Tamagni
Florida
New York
Cowan
Birmingham
Alabama
L. H. Vanderslice
Kansas Governor Adopts French War Orphan
Governor Arthur Capper of Kansas adopts Raymond Durand, a French orphan living with his stepmother in France. The Topeka committee for fatherless children of France secured the boy from a devastated district and sent funds, prompting thanks from the stepmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Arthur Capper
Raymond Durand
France
Mexican Teen Seeks Daily Dope Supply From Health Officer
An eighteen year old Mexican boy travelled from El Paso to Akron and appealed to Health Officer Nesbitt for permission to obtain his daily narcotic dose. He was offered good advice as a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
el Paso
Tex
Nesbitt
Harrisburg Stationery Boosts City Rates for Visitors
The piece details Harrisburg as a major railroad hub and convention center with a million dollar hotel and Tinetae steel mill nearby. It lists 260 rooms many with baths and European plan rates from 2 to 6 dollars per person or couple, noting meals are not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Leland Wiggins
Penn-Harris
Harrisburg
Capitol Park
Tinetae
Susae
Pennsylvania
Woman May Receive Ensign's Commission
Marie A. George, a longtime welfare aide at Charlestown Navy Yard, is recommended by Commandant William R. Rush for promotion from yeoman to ensign upon retirement, making her the first woman in the United States Navy to be recommended for an ensign's commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
United States Navy
Marie A. George
Charlestown Navy Yard
William R. Rush
Navy Yard
Fined For Drunkenness Twice in Dry Elmira
In Elmira New York a Corning man William Walcott was fined ten dollars for drunkenness twice within forty eight hours. The offenses occurred over a two day period and Jamaica ginger is noted as the source of the intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elmira
N. Y
Jamaica
William Walcott
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Penn Harris
Teporte
Raing
J. Elmer Davidson Maitre DL’ Hotel
Kansas
Mexico
Frank C. Lewin
General Contractors and Builders
Penn-Harris Hotel
Harrisburg, Pa
Third Street
Twelfth St. N.W
Washington, D. C
People’s Gas Building
Chicago, Ill
Wilton
Axminster
America
The
Bigelow-Hartford Carpet Company
Thompsonville, Conn
Clinton, Mass
Lowell, Mass
Brussels
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