02 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1914
Page
1
A citizens' committee of public safety in Port au Prince urges the withdrawal of German and American bluejackets and marines from Haiti's capital. It cites maintained tranquility and says foreign troops are unnecessary. The note was presented to the foreign diplomatic corps.
New York observers among the Ancient Order of Hibernians believe home rule for Ireland will pass within a year, making March 17’s St Patrick’s Day parade less necessary. Yet organizers plan to outdo past efforts and have appointed officers and committees to run festivities, foreseeing a notable event this year.
Washington February 2 President Wilson received 25 of about 300 working women marching on the White House to urge a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. He said he could only recommend positions his party has already embraced, while the women pressed him to speak for the party to gain support.
A tale from Wildwood reveals Sam Eslinger’s municipal swan David stirring romance among hens, losing his mate Phyllis after she vanished into a sewer. David then joined Hilinger’s flock, dominated the barnyard, and recently caused a stir by eating Fido’s supper, shifting his tastes from corn to bread and meat.
Judge Kunkel rules a marriage contract requires mutual consent as Michael Fure of Steelton seeks divorce from Louisa on desertion grounds. The Dauphin County license clerk William Houseman represents Fure. The piece also notes a double ceremony planned and includes Mrs. Anna H. Wood's ongoing immigrant series highlighting Greek and other immigrant students in Harrisburg schools.
Albany February 2 ex congressman Theron Akin claimed Highway Commissioner John M Carlisle kept a pie book. It was found and placed with James W Osborne who is probing state department graft. The book lists state senators assemblymen congressmen county leaders and many employees. Osborne continues probe. Austrian track worker Camberri Rocco died after being struck by a Pennsylvania railroad train near Division Street. He was 36 and lived at 1706 North Seventh Street.
Sixteen prominent exiles including General Llorelle Monplaisir and former Haitian minister H Pau leus Lannon arrived aboard the German steamer Sardinia and were not allowed to land at Port au Prince. The Sardinia sailed to Jamaica with the exiles aboard while reports from the south describe deadly crackdowns on revolutionaries.
Harrisburgs proposed new license ordinance will not be prepared in time for presentation to City Council tomorrow afternoon. An informal conference with City Solicitor Seitz discussed the plans at length but no definite fee structure was set pending more information. Councilmen likely will discuss merchant fees and rates with local merchants and fix them accordingly under the Clark act.
Philadelphia authorities launch a campaign to end ragpickers at curbs and boost income from waste sales. About 1000 people, including children and women, work ragging ash receptacles. policemen ordered to warn them away under arrest threat as waste goes to dumps for sale to bidders.
Chicago observed a major religious drive with about one million people attending services, nearly half the city population, as the Go-to-Church Sunday reached its climax after six weeks of effort.
10000 rebels massed at Jiminez and along the Torreon railroad, joining with forces from south, west, and east. They claim 16000 total, with Villa commanding a division. Federals under Refugio Velasco brace for defense, while Torreon sits as a fortified rail hub with La Cruz hill fortifications.
Fair to night and Tuesday with a slight warm up. Susquehanna and its tributaries are falling with ice near flood line. High pressure moves in after a Saturday storm. Temperatures: 8 am 20, 2 pm 47 seen yesterday. Moon full February 10. Marriage licenses issued to Goodman Salkin Callman and Eppley Haag and others.
The article notes merchants push home furnishing offers in February as the great Home Month. It urges wise homemakers to plan purchases with the season, viewing advertising as key to market advantage and family interest.
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