Lynch Accuses Royal Appointee of Dabbling in Municipal Politics
Commissioner W H Lynch charged a street foreman deposed from the Royal administration with political activity during the Fall elections. The council passed a Lynch resolution to dismiss nonessential employees by March 1 amid charges and countercharges about patronage and efficiency.
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Royal
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Pointblank
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Old Royal
Highway Department
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Taylor
Gorgas
Joseph B. Hutchison
Hubub
Plan for statewide safety at sea and home rule talk
The no license movement in Chester county prepares a statewide push with a Harrisburg meeting on April 2 and 3 to study methods from the Chester county victory and to extend leagues to other counties. King George's speech at Westminster highlights life at sea safety and Ireland home rule as key topics.
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Harrisburg
Mark King
George
West Chester
Chester County
Associated Press
London
Ireland
Water Department annual report reveals city water costs and upgrades
The report details 3,062,486,100 gallons pumped, per capita use 119 gallons, and total expenditures of 308,135.27 with 110,38.67 debt. It notes new mains, hydrants, and fountains, plus resignations and laboratory tests, as Democratic party tensions rise over Wilson’s influence in Pennsylvania politics.
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Harrisburg
General Fund
Derry
Paxton
Sycamore
Cherry
Market
Subway
Sanitary Hospital
Race
Paxton Streets
John A. Affieck
Edmund Mather
George J. Hutton
Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory
Suit to collect bill for Chinese eggs in San Francisco
E Block filed suit on Feb 10 to recover 11000 from Julius Levin Co for refusal to pay for imported Chinese eggs not meeting standards. State health board ordered probe into possible Oriental diseases in eggs shipped to California.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
E. Block
Julius Levin Company
State Board of Health
California
Civil service debate in Harrisburg raises state law questions
City officials weigh establishing a civil service system for Harrisburg but face hurdles before third class cities can adopt such plans. A state act may be required, with concerns over two year council terms limiting employment control. City leaders seek opinion on feasibility and long term protections for loyal city workers.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Council
Royal
Contint Little Boy Sets Fire to His Sister's Clothing
Malta Pa Feb 10. Mrs Alva M Zerbe was tending to household duties when her eight month old baby in another room cried out and she saw the child’s clothing on fire. Prompt action saved the child though the body was badly burned. The fire was started by her three year old son who found matches and played with them.
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Malta
Alva M. Zerbe
Man Dies After Cranking Friend's Car
Bennett Treat aged 68 dies after attempting to help a young woman friend start her car. While walking with her, the crank flew back breaking his arm in two places. Infection followed and caused his death.
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Associated. Press
Derby
Conn
Bennett Treat
Middletown Plans Early Spring Paving of Two Main Streets
Borough council discussed paving Spring and Union streets Middletown's two principal thoroughfares. No cost estimates were ready so the decision was deferred to next month. Budget items included sinking fund 1500 health 100 fire company maintenance 160 each and new pavilion railing funding. A park board ordinance passed first reading to supervise the new park. Several streets were ordered repaired.
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Union
Middletown
C.M. Earisman
Health Department
Albright
Gingrich
Work on Presidential Primary Bill to Begin at Once Declares Rucker
Washington Feb 10 Prepar ation of a presidential primary bill advocated by President Wilson will begin at once. Chairman Rucker of the House committee on the election of President, Vice President and Representatives announced the move before the committee. Rucker and committee members have conferred with Secretary Bryan and Solicitor Folk of the State Department to ascertain their views on the proposed legislation.
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Philadelphia
Vance C. McCormick
Harrisburg
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
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Keystone
Arthur
New York
Grover Cleveland
White House
Inylvania
Blican Party
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Washington, D. C
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House Committee On
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Earthquake rattles northeastern U S and Canada
Tremors felt from New York City to Montreal and Philadelphia with no serious damage. Reports cite shocks at 1 33 to 1 37 pm with notable effects in Syracuse Rome Albany and Ottawa while seismographs record a twenty second quake near the state Capitol. Nearby, Montreal Ottawa Toronto and other cities report tremors as residents mark Miss Elizabeth Sharon's 104th birthday in Steelton.
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Fred Newell
Canton Sentinel
State
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Mechanicsburg Daily Journal
R. M. Reed
Lebanon Report
W. L. Binder
Pottstown News
R. P. Habgood
Eftening Star and Record
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John J. McLarin
City Derrick
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Jeannette Dispatch
A. L. Etter
Middletown Press
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Williamsport Gill
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Elmira
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Brockville
Unsettled Weather With Snow Likely Tonight Through Wednesday
Unsettled weather across Harrisburg and eastern Pennsylvania with possible snow and continued cold. Susquehanna and tributaries expected to fall with local rises where sediment clogs. Temperatures range from 12 to 32 degrees with a full moon tonight and a 4.8 foot river stage. Marriage licenses issued to Tony Malage and Annie Conrad, Thomas J. Grover and Caroline Ke, Carlisle.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Tony Malage
Steelton
Annieonrad
Royalton
Thomas J. Grover
Wilkes-Barre
Caroline KE
Elliott
Carlisle
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