Message From the Dead Reveals Bank Crisis and Tragedy
A note found by Mrs. Alvin Binner explains a cashier’s confession of bank shortages and disgrace. Alvin Binner of Schaefferstown National Bank died by his own hand leaving his wife Laura and children. The bank pledges to cover losses, keep the bank open, and says no depositor will suffer unless shortages exceed current estimates.
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Lebanon
Alvin Lbinner
Alvin Binner
Ashief
Schaefferstown National Bank
Laura
G. H. Moyer
Rex Weigley
Uriah B. Horst
Weather forecast and river stage update Harrisburg area
The report notes eastern Pennsylvania temperatures around 24 degrees at 8 am with fair skies and a low near 22. Winds from the west, a Susquehanna river stage around 64 feet, and a forecast of gradual river fall over several days. A coastal storm is moving off to the east with light snow and rain across the region and nearby valleys.
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Harrisburg
Susquehannna
Condit
Lakes
Saturda
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Atlantic
Michigan
New York
Insylvania
Mississippi River
Incarcau tious Use Of Weapons Rapped In Scott 16 Sentenced
Dauphin County Court sentenced ex Patrolman Robert R Scott to not less than twelve nor more than twenty years in the Eastern Penitentiary for second degree murder of Nathaniel Banks after a quarrel in Sible Town. Judge McCarrell warned police to use revolvers with caution and only in the line of duty. Continued on Page 7.
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Eastern Penitentiary
Dauphin County
Robert R. Scott
Scott
Nathaniel Banks
Sibletown
S. J. M. McCarrell
McCarrell
FOREIGN TRADE PUSH AND PUBLIC WORKS PLANS IN PA
Reading agents and solicitors drive foreign trade talks to Central Pennsylvania manufacturers while Harrisburg prepares major 1915 improvements. Paxton creek dam wall and paving projects near completion set for spring, with South Second street freight stations grading by April and Second Street subway by mid spring.
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Central Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Division 1
E. D. Silleary
Harrisburg
L Reading
Paxton Creek
Harrisbur
Board of Public Works
Pennsy
South Second Street
Great Britain’s War Losses Reported by Asquith
In the house of commons Premier Asquith announced British casualties from the war’s start to February 4 total about 104000 men. The figure covers all ranks and includes killed wounded and missing.
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Asquith
Associated Press
London
House of Commons
Kaufman Fire Salvages 24108.66 in Goods for Sale
Frank R. Leib reported to adjusters that salvage from the Kaufman fire totaled 24108.66 in sound merchandise saved from the burned store. Building loss was 17158.91 and stock and fixtures loss 76020.49. The temporary Kaufman Underselling headquarters at 9 North Market Square closed while clerks prepared salvage stock for tomorrow's sale.
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Frank R. Leib
F. R. Leib & Son
Santee
Kaufman
Market Square
North Market Square
Eight inmates at German Odd Fellows Home may have been buried alive
Yonkers New York February 8 194? reports suggest that two other inmates of the German Odd Fellows Home may have been buried alive while anesthetized. Coroner's investigation begins with discussions among current inmates and questions to undertakers. Embalmer Henry Blum recalls possible statements by nurse Fred Mors about the death of Henry Horn. Blums account notes a cloth saturated with anesthetic used to hold Horn's mouth shut. All eight bodies reportedly embalmed before burial.
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Associated Press
Yonkers
N. Y
Odd Fellows Home
New York
Henry Blum
Fred Mors
Henry Horn
Blum
Horn
Mors
Ted
Coal Miner Trapped in Cave-In Near Butte Alive
Five miners trapped by a cave-in at the Gagnon mine of Anaconda Copper Co near Butte Montana were reported with four bodies recovered. Richard Rogers remained buried but alive under tons of rock and communicated that one foot was pinned. Two rescued miners died after being brought to surface.
Real estate dealer activity hints at major transfers
Real estate circles report strong activity in the next three months with negotiations for Market Street, Market Square and North Second Street properties. Four offers are said for the Trustee Building, now owned by N. K. Oyster, with sales expected soon. Samuel Fishman sold his Herr and Sixth Streets properties to Gideon C. Feeser, Linglestown. Brenner Outlet Store at 426 Walnut Street sold to the Frankem building, and Charles Watson Moe Cooper plan a new clothing store at 14 North Third Street by March 1. President Wilson said he aims to avoid an extra session of Congress.
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Market Street
Mardket Square
North Second Street
John C. Weasell
N. K. Oyster
Furth
Samuel Fishman
Herr and
Sixth Streets
Gideon C. Feeser
Linglestown
Brenner
Walnut Street
Frankem
Charles Watson
Moe Cooper
Globe Clothing House
North Third Street
Germans and Russians in fierce battle on Warsaw front
German and Russian forces exchange heavy losses as fighting continues in Central Poland near Warsaw. Petrograd reports several German positions captured while minor victories occur in northern Poland and the Carpathians. Russians claim successes against Austrian attacks and 2700 prisoners taken. Romanian forces reportedly victorious near Belgrade as Austrian advances halt. A Norwegian steamer abandoned at sea and taken in tow is noted, with warning of navigation danger.
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Carpathians
Petrograd
Poland
Warsaw
Russian War Office
Hungary
Nish
Serbia
Danube
Romania
Unemployed Will Start Work on Chicago Streets
Chicago, Feb 8. The $500,000 fund to provide work for Chicago’s unemployed began today. Professor Charles R. Henderson of the University of Chicago chairs the Municipal Industrial Commission. The aim is a year’s residence in Chicago for qualification and prioritizing home workers. The fund will relieve charities and finance city beautification and street improvements not covered by public funds, starting immediately.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles R. Henderson
University of Chicago
Municipal Industrial Commission
Harrison
Prof. Henderson
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Falkenstein
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Liverpool Harbor
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State Board of Agriculture
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Second Street
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Lipno
Tai
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Cart
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Monterey
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Texas
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American Commission For Relief In
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Charles
Greenfield
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Federal District Court
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Con
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City Council
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Newport
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Parthine
Freda Uolelcter
Steelton
John J. Potteiger
City
Anna M
Lelmann
John Horwath
Auntie Portas
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