Submarine Abolition Tops Paris Disarmament Talks
In Paris the League of Nations faces a push to abolish submarines as warships, with delegates from Britain and the United States weighing the proposal. A plan to replace armed power with an economic weapon and to tax all states for war debts is discussed alongside aims to limit armaments for defense. The talks also consider indemnities, a universal tax fund, and reducing work hours in Germany to balance postwar costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
League of Nations Committee
the Mail
Wilson
Colonel House
Smuts
Robert Cecil
League
Worl
Germany
Lieut Colonel Rose Cited for War Service
Lieut Col William C Rose of the Railway Artillery Reserve is cited for exceptional services in the Argonne Meuse offensive. A West Point graduate, he served in the Spanish American War and overseas until the armistice, later serving as adjutant to General Fruckman on the North Atlantic coast. He has six years in the Philippines and 18 months in Europe. Born Harrisburg April 20 1883, he was educated at Harrisburg Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Rose
Railway
Argonne-Meuse
Chamberlaine
Rose
West Point
Fort Rodman
Mass
Fruckman
Coast Artillery
North Atlantic Coast
Boston
Phillipines
Europe
Willima J. Rose
Pennsylvania Railroad
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Academy
Funeral honors for William L. Gorgas amid City officials
Funeral services were held for William L. Gorgas, prominent banker and former city councilman, at Camp Hill Cemetery with Masonic rites. Attended by Mayor Daniel L. Keister and other leaders, the service featured Perseverance Lodge ceremonies and pallbearers who were past lodge masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Gorgas
J. Bradley Markward
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Camp Hill Cemetery
Lawrence L. Feree
Perseverance Lodge
Lodge
Frank B. Musser
Clyde P. Love
Samuel C. Grissinger
Warwick M. Ogelsby
George E. Whitney
Charles H. Hoffman
Clark E. Diehl
Edgar W. Walton
Daniel L. Keister
James Crouse
Williamsport
John A. Perry
Philadelphia
Samuel C. Goodyear
Carlisle
Weather report for Harrisburg and vicinity Tuesday
Harrisburg area forecast calls for rain and warmer conditions tonight with a low near 35. Pennsylvania expected to see rain in the north and south tonight, with Tuesday mild and rain and warmer, light to moderate winds from east and southeast. A stage flood crest around 4.4 feet is indicated for Harrisburg Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stern
Pennsylvania
Fon
Commuters Tickets Remain Unchanged in Pennsylvania
The sale of commuters tickets will stay on the thirty days basis. Provisions shifting to the calendar month basis are rescinded. A memorandum received by ticket agents in Harrisburg confirms continuation under former provisions across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Methodist Banquet Draws 500 in Harrisburg Tonight
Final arrangements are made for the second annual banquet of the Methodist Episcopal churches of Harrisburg and vicinity. More than five hundred people will attend the event to be held at the Masonic Temple this evening at seven o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Harrisburg
Masonic Temple
Hines Opposes Nation Keeping Roads in Government Ownership
Washington February 3 Director General Hines testified before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, opposing government ownership of railroads and urging a plan for a few large private companies under close state supervision. He backs a five year extension of government control to allow a stable transition and to avoid partisan conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hines
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
McAdoo
Mr. McAdoo
Coal prices to be unchanged until spring
Harrisburg reports dealers expect no price drop before April 1 with a spring reduction likely of fifty cents a ton, while Reading Coal and Iron contemplates a fifty cent increase. Fuel administrators say bans on anthracite are lifted and shipments continue, easing potential shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross A. Hickok
Dauphin County
William Potter
Hickok
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Fuel Administration
Harrisburg
County plans special registration for Wednesday polls
County commissioners completed plans for a Wednesday special registration to be held at all city polling places. Voters who moved districts since last fall and registered last fall must register. others who did not change residence need not register for the February 25 senatorial election. Raymond Bainbridge, 13, was fined $25 and sentenced to seven months in jail for a serious charge by a 15-year-old girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bainbridge
German Opinion Echoes Old Regime During Anniversary
A Morning Post Amsterdam corresp reports extracts from German newspapers and incidents in Germany showing a revival of the old regime spirit. He notes eulogies on the former emperor’s birthday and messages from the German People's Party. Conservative and Junker organs are described as aggressive printing imperialistic comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Germany
Morning Post
Amsterdam
German People's Party
Farmers win and lose with warm winter
County farm agent H. G. Niesley reports a warm January with little snow. Alfalfa and clover suffer heaving from freeze thaw, winter wheat may be spared by lack of damp soil, and fruit buds could be set back. Farmers have begun spring plowing early, promising ahead work but risks to crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Niesley
Niesley
Artery severed in battle hero survives grave wound
Lieutenant Herbert Hunt of Company A 109th Infantry escaped death after a shell explosion severed an artery near his ear at Sergy. A fresh ambulance detail and a surgeon saved him with clamps and found him fit at Camp Dix New Jersey. Hunt, a Shiremanstown native and Edison Electric Company claims adjuster, is married to a Shiremanstown woman and lives in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergy
Herbert Hun
Shiremanstown
Camp Dix
N. J
109Th Infantry
109Th
Pennsylvania National Guard
Hunt
Charles Hunt
Philadelphia
Eddystone
Essington
Edison Electric Company
New York City
B. F. Ising
Men With Family Burdens May Be Sent Home
War Department authorizes General Pershing to discharge drafted or enlisted men showing convincing evidence of sickness or distress in their families. Requests may be made by the men themselves or by a family member or responsible person with sufficient testimony. Discharges or furloughs will be granted only in exceptional cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pershing
War Department
Army
Department
Note Demanding 1000 Found On Lemoyne Door
Harry Rhodes was attacked near Lemoyne and bound and gagged before being shoved into a car. Two men demanded 1000 dollars in ten days and warned of death if not paid. The incident occurred about 10 30 p m Saturday as he headed to his father's home, with family intervention credited for saving him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollidaysburg
Session of Common Pleas Court
Earl Hughes
Penn Central Light and Power Company
Hughes
William Bell
Logan Township
Burns
Harry Rhodes
Hummel Avenue
Lemoyne
George C. Rhodes
Rhodes
Schmidt
Delaware Street
Harrisburg
Drive For 1 500 YMCA Members To Begin Tonight
Central Y M C A leaders and team captains plan the membership campaign launch dinner in the Y assembly rooms. The goal is 1 500 members with a monster home talent entertainment to close the drive Friday. John F O Neil and Henderson Gilbert coordinated final plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. O'Neil
Henderson Gilbert
Debate over ratifying prohibition amendment in legislature
Report from the state Legislature on the Vickerman resolution to ratify the federal prohibition amendment. Wet and dry factions mobilize with pledges and threats as lawmakers face a pivotal 10:30 a m vote. Liquor lobbyists predict dry gains while pledges and political futures weigh on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickerman
New York
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
William C. Sproul
Also Mentioned on This Page
World Disarmament Save IN Defense
AIM OF Peace Board
Plan OF
Crespi
Signor Crespi
Col
U. S. Railway Artillery
Gemenie
FoLonies
Lemoyne Door
Sandbag
Jersey City
Igate and Company
George Pierce
Cchemist
Walter Schweiser
Implove
Robert Goedert
Paterson
James W. Milhouse
R. D. Saul
Camp Hill
Lalance-Gresjeany Company
Rotary Fund
Harrisburg Rotary Club
Industrial Hong
Homelund
Penn- Harris Today
School of Commerce
Market Square
J. George Becht
Newport News
Susquehanna
St. Nazaire
Ellen M. Forrest
Henry J. Madison
Nellie B. Bentley
Steeian
Johnkin
Myra
McClellan
McVeytown
Wallacer
Danny B. Barnes
Baltimore, RR
McCauley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!