Appointment raises efficiency in police and fire departments
The city council yesterday discussed dismissing W Grant Forrer as park superintendent and appointing Ed Halbert as assistant fire chief, with two sergeants and a dozen patrolmen to follow. Firemen's Union adopted resolutions on the matter. Several patrolmen due March 1 are noted for prior efficiency. The Parks and City Planning changes involve Mr Forrer and a report on Halbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Forrer
Charles F. Spicer
Ed. Halbert
Mears
Forrer
General Jose Hernandez Predicts Venezuela Revolution in April
The Venezuelan National party leader General Jose Hernandez, nicknamed Its Mocha, arrived from the West Indies after conferring with revolutionary chiefs. He says a revolution will unfold in April unless an open presidential election is ordered, blaming General Juan Vicente Gómez for usurping the presidency. Hernandez declares strong party support and military chiefs joining his banner.
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Associated Press
New York
Jose Hernandez
West Indies
Venézuela
Hernandez
National Party
Venezuela
Latin America
Juan Vicente Gomez
Wilson Seeks Early Decision in Rate Case
President Wilson met for thirty minutes with Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Clark in Washington. The White House said the aim is an early ruling on the Eastern railroads freight rate increase application. Also: Telegrams report Pashkoff the Jewish tailor released on bail after Taranthevitch, once alleged victim, is found alive in Kiev.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
LY Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Kiev
Pashkoff
Yoshel Pashkoff
Taranthevitch
Obedience and Court Plans Amid County Talks
The article reports Dr J Aspinall McCuaig lecturing at the Fourth Reformed Church and Zion Church on marriage ethics, with later talks across churches. It notes bankers in Washington shaping reserve city locations and the Dauphin County plans for a new courthouse, with County officials declining to comment.
New Pastor of Pine Street Church to Be Installed Tomorrow
The Rev. Dr. Lewis Seymour Mudge will arrive from Lancaster tomorrow afternoon to become pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian church. Carlisle Presbytery will receive him at 7 and installation follows at 7 30 with officials and clergy leading portions of the service. Dr. Mudge will reside at 15 North Front street and preach his first sermon Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Reformed Church
Sixteenth and
Market
J. Aspinall McCuaig
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mechanicsburg
Baptist Church
East Market
Fifteenth Streets
Zion Church
Lewis Seymour Mudge
Lancaster
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Carlisle Presbytery
Dr.Mudge
Edwin H. Kelley
Carlisle
Lewis W. Mudge
Downington
J. Ritchie Smith
Market Square Church
Harry B., King
Robert Mackenzie
New York
College Board
the Presbyterian Church
Mudge
North Front Street
Pine Street
Widow of J A Logan Takes Poison Over Cold Remedy
Washington DC February 18 Mrs John A Logan widow of Civil War hero took poisonous medicine at her home last night thinking it was a cold remedy She remained in precarious condition for several hours but physicians administered antidotes and she was reported out of danger today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Reserve Bank Organization Committee
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Central Reserve
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Washington, D.C
John A. Logan
Regulation of stock and bond issue hearing opens
Hearings began today before the House interstate commerce committee on federal regulation of stock and bond issues by railroads and other interstate businesses. The measure is part of the administration trust legislation program. Many affected interests asked for hearings and drafting of the bill may take weeks. Dr Robert Kennedy Duncan of Mellon Institute died aged 45 in Pittsburgh after weeks of illness.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Pittsburgh
Robert Kennedy Duncan
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
University of Pittsburgh
Duncan
American Chemical Society
American Society For the Advancement of Science
Government orders dynamite to open river to Yonkers
The revenue cutter service was ordered to blast a channel on the Hudson River from New York City to Yonkers to prevent a shutdown of sugar refineries and other industries in Yonkers and nearby. This decisive action aims to keep port activity and manufacturing flowing despite obstruction risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Yonkers
Hudson River
Revenue Cutter Service
MISS HERMAN GOES TO PARIS FOREIGN TRADE LEADS EUROPE
Washington reports 1913 foreign trade with Europe far surpassed other regions with Europe selling to and buying from the United States led by Europe and North America. J Charlotte Herman of Rutherford is noted alongside a Paris arbitration end to a streetcar strike in Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Europe
Department of Commerce
North America
Asia
South America
Oceania
Africa
Christiana
Norway
Charlotte Herman
Rutherford
Ferdinand Pin- Montpelier
Ny Earle
France
Barle
Paris
Tracy resigns from Harrisburg Public Works Board
Surprise announcement states David E. Tracy general superintendent of the Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending Company has resigned as a member and president of the Board of Public Works. The resignation was forwarded to William H. Lynch and ends more than eight years of service with close personal attention to duties.
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David E. Tracy
Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending Company
Board of Public Works
Tracy
William H. Lynch
Life Voyage on Board Lamport and Holt Liner
Ernest Victor Hugo, relative of the French writer, travels as guest aboard the Byron of Lamport and Holt. Wrecked on the Portuguese coast, he was paralyzed from the waist and later suffered insomnia. The Royal Humane Society medal honors his rescue of thirty two lives during the Veronese disaster.
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Associated Press
New York
Byron
Lamport & Holt Line
Ernest Victor Hugo
Lamport & Holt
Veronese
Royal Humane Society
Western Fuel Company Men Found Guilty
In San Francisco on February 18 verdicts of guilty were returned against J. B. Smith vice president and general manager F. C. Mills superintendent B. E. Her chief weigher and Western Fuel Company official charged with defrauding the government by obtaining illegal tariff rebates through false weights. E. J. Smith, a checker and brother of the GM, was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
J. B. Smith
F. C. Mills
BE. H. ‘Er
Western Fuel Company
E. J. Smith
Murder trail from cemetery to Chicago in Hollander case
Aurora police pursue a new lead after Miss Theresa Hollander was killed near St Nicholas Cemetery. Anthony Petras, 23, Austrian, remains jailed amid questions about the crime. Walter Hickman, tied to a car ride with Petras, denies involvement. postmortem shows no assault or robbery. Chief Michels reportedly goes to Chicago for further inquiries.
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Aurora
Ills
St. Nicholas Cemetery
Theresa Hollander
Michels
Chicago
Anthony Petras
Walter Hickman
Miss Hollander
Petras
Hickman
Pet Ke
Westbrook Daughter Injured In Sleigh Accident
Mrs. Westbrook travels to Reading to be with her injured daughter Miss Florence Westbrook, daughter of Dr. Cherrick Westbrook of Derry and Melrose streets. Florence is recovering after a sleigh overturn near Reading. she was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Christian H. Ruhl in Reading during a Galen Hall weekend trip. Also injured were Miss Connard, and details note Florence's engagement to Heber H. Thompson of Pottsville.
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Florence Westbrook
Cherrick Westbrook
Derry
Melrose
Reading
Galen Hall
Wernersville
Californian Reported Dead Returns Alive Five Months Later
Lucien A Ganahl, son of a Los Angeles real estate man and lumber dealer, was reported drowned after supposedly falling from a steamer deck. Five months later he reappeared at his home in Los Angeles wandering the coast, then found in Arizona with aphasia. Family suspects prior operation affected his condition.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Lucien A. Ganahl
Arizona
Gaston Ganahl
White Star Celtic and Madonna collide off New York
The White Star liner Celtic and the Fabre liner Madonna collided here today causing serious damage to both. The Madonna broke her anchor chain and could not depart for New York where she carried many emigrants. The Celtic was damaged at the counter but likely less below the waterline and also headed for New York.
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Associated Press
White Star
Celtic
Fabre
Madonna
New York
Funeral Services Held in Buffalo For State Treasurer of New York
John J. Kennedy state treasurer died by his own hand on Sunday and was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery. A large Buffalo procession formed from the Markeen Hotel to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament with a hundred Albany officials, fraternal committees, and many friends attending. The Rev James F McGloin said low Mass as crowds filled the church and streets well beyond capacity.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
John J. Kennedy
Holy Cross Cemetery
Albany
Markeen Hotel
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Delaware Avenue
James F. McGloin
Parcel Post Success Touted In Newspaper Ads
The Parcel Post is a big success with rising volume and strong newspaper advertising. Newspapers helped publicize Uncle Sam’s new service at no cost to the government, while express firms respond by boosting ads to compete. The Bureau of Advertising and the American Newspaper Publishers Association offer guidance and a booklet upon request.
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Parcel Post
Uncle Sam
Express
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association World Building
New York
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Grant Forrer
Firemen’s Union
Halbert
Edward Halbert
George W. Grear
Grant Eisenberger
James Wilson
Emmanuel B. Shaffner
John 8. Gibbons
W. H. Shuman
Chauffeur
Charles G. McFarland
Clifford A. Palmer
M'Cuaig
Nly
National Banks Bar Association
Banquet Springs
Fed
Dauphin ‘County Bar Association
H. W. Gough
Ray L. Hauer
Thirteenth
Benjamin Cambell
Third
H. A. Boyd
Twelfth
Frank M. Roessing
Pennsylvania Woman’s Suffrage Association
Reno
Nev
Margaret Wilson
Boyd Fisher
Kansas City
Girard
Kan
A. Haskins
Haskins
Underwood
Democratic House
Williamsport
Margaret McElroy
Lycoming County
Jersey Shore
Scotland
Amal.Copper
Atchison
Baltimore and Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Trans
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake and Ohio
Mil.-St. Paul
Lehigh Valley
New York Central
Northern Pacific
P. BK. R
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Pine Street Church
Boston
J. A. Logan
Robert K. Duncan
Miss Herman
City’ Public Works Board
Body
Lynch
Life Voyage
Lamport and Holt
Chickgo
America
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
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