Wilson Signals Resumption of Hostilities If Germany Fails
In Paris the United States President publicly discusses returning to France after Washington. He endorses a post conference gathering and a possible March 15 return, while warning that failure to honor armistice terms could force the United States to order the army back into action against Germany. The Supreme War Council plans a renewed armistice February 17 with tight German demobilization and supervised disarmament under Allied supervision. Marshal Foch will go to Treves to draft armistice provisions as Clemenceau signals caution.
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Paris
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France
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Brest
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Havas
Germany
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Weimar
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Treves
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Romanian King Shot During New Revolt In Bucharest
Berlin dispatch reports a general insurrection in Romania. King Ferdinand wounded slightly while fleeing Bucharest with the royal family as workers block the road to Jassy. Rioters demand the dynasty's overthrow amid Bolshevik propaganda claims. Sixty killed, 150 wounded at Bakorst clash. army discipline collapsing. Bratianu cabinet’s position untenable.
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Vienna
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Bucharest
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Bakorst
Bratiano
Hamburg Declared in State of Siege and Arm Disarm Demand
Hamburg is under a state of siege until arms are surrendered. Patrols enforce disarmament as Gustave Noske warns he will not use force and the Soldiers' and Workmen's Council works to restore order. Also: a third bill to form a new state seeks thirty three counties in NY with NJ and CT, not yet ratified. Park Bank in Pittsburgh closes after J F Swartz embezzlement arrest. $250,000 missing, receiver appointed, deposits around $2.2 million. Swartz allegedly attempts suicide. bank guards present, director statements released. Depositors gather at doors amid orderly scene.
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Cameron
City and County Move Toward Joint Building Plan
Local officials delay the city county bridge and office complex while state and private interests push large scale construction. Taxpayers demand action arguing the new joint building is essential to house offices and stop losses from current inadequate quarters. Washington urges municipal county improvements to use surplus labor. officials may act only if pending legislation passes.
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Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Susquehanna River
Washington
Valentine propaganda gains pace ahead of Saint Day sales
The piece notes propaganda by stores and agencies ahead of Valentine Day. Cupid campaigns through postcards, embossed hearts, and cheeky greetings, aided by Uncle Sam’s mail network. Valentines range from tender to insulting and feature patriotic color schemes including khaki, red, white, and blue.
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Dan
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Governor Sproul to Act on Capitol Park Plans Soon
Governor William C. Sproul will review Capitol Park construction details within a week and consult with Attorney General Schaffer on needed legislation. He expects limited legislation beyond appropriations and will negotiate Harrisburg boundary street changes with the city.
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William C. Sproul
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Board of Public Grounds and Buildings
Schaffer
City of
Harrisburg
Two nine year old boys charged with theft of hospital donations
Two nine year old Italian boys were arrested by police for stealing from hospital donation boxes and for theft at the H A Gable hardware store Saturday night. They reportedly confessed their guilt. Names were not released. Officer Anderson made the arrest.
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H. A. Gable
Anderson
Welsh Rabbit and Mince Pie Without Booze Contained
An up-to-date Penn Harris hotel menu faces prohibition by chef Henri Fontan who confirms Welsh rabbit and mince pie will taste as before without intoxicants. He notes essences will substitute drinks, German substitutes drop, and American Fried Potatoes replace German Fried. The chef hints at changing the dairy and wine components to preserve flavor while complying with restrictions.
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Garee
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Onree” Fontan
Gay Paree
Harrisburg
Davidson
Chess Fontan
Fontan
Bowie
Onree
Berlin Police Arrest Radek Russian Rebel
Karl Radek the Russian Bolshevik emissary accused by German authorities of instigating radical outbreaks has been discovered and arrested by the Berlin police. His whereabouts had been a mystery for some time according to a Berlin dispatch from Basle Switzerland.
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Associated Press
Basle
Switzerland
Karl Radek
Berlin
Revenue Men Prepare to Collect Income Tax
Internal Revenue officials await forms from Washington before receiving statements for the new tax year. Forms likely arrive within a week or ten days with notice to collect. Exemptions remain the same as last year. Taxable individuals include single earners of $1000 yearly and married earners at $2000. Returns due by March 15 with no extension. Harrisburg is district nine HQ, covering fourteen counties. Dauphin and Perry counties under Harrisburg subdivision. Deputies will operate from Carlisle to Chambersburg and by mail where possible.
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Internal Revenue Department
Washington
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Treasury
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Dauphin
Perry
Carlisle
Chambersburg
The
Internal Revenue
Sharp swindler tricks victims with new trick
Police warn of a bunco worker active around Harrisburg using a novel scam. A youth, about 30, five feet four, enters stores in shirt sleeves, offers to mail a twenty dollar bill for twenty one one dollar bills, seizes the extra, and replaces the envelope with a slip of paper. Similar reports cite Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
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Bunco
Harrisburg
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
No General Remonstrances To Be Filed Against Bars
Saturday is the last day to file remonstrances against liquor license petitions in the city or county. Applications go before the court next Wednesday for approval. Objections are expected to be few and temperance workers expect bars to close July 1. Attorneys may seek license-fee rebates if the July 1 order holds. Other counties have seen no rebate orders.
Magnellis Case Against Police Heard At Special Session
Charges against Theodore A Magnelli and Edward E Schmehl suspended by Mayor Keister over alleged token payoff for returning a stolen horse were examined with no decision given. Victor H Bihl’s conduct case was continued to next Tuesday as defense witnesses are sought. Magnelli and Schmehl contended they only accepted the money after refusals and owner’s instruction to use it for cigars or coffee. The crowd filled the council room and the session saw lighthearted moments as officials listened. Bartnett presided with council to read the charges, starting with Bihl’s case.
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Theodore A. Magnelli
Edward E. Schmehl
Daniel L. Keister
Victor H. Bihl
Council
Bihl
Magnelli
Schmehl
Fox
Bartnett
Keister
W. Burtnett
Bill First
John
Reed
Lord Reading to Return as British Envoy to U.S.
The Earl of Reading, British Ambassador to the United States, will return to America in about a week. Illness kept him confined to his room, delaying his planned sailing on the Olympic. if improved he may sail on the Aquitania.
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Associated Press
Earl of Reading
United States
America
Aquitania
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