President Wilson Homecoming Greeting in Boston
President Wilson lands at Commonwealth Pier in Boston to a warm, orderly welcome with Mrs Wilson. A guard of honor, military units, and crowds line the route through Tremont Street toward the State House. Police arrest suffragists before the arrival. wounded veterans greet the president at the State House.
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Harrisburg Area Weather Forecast Tonight to Tuesday
Harrisburg and vicinity expect fair conditions tonight with a low near freezing. Tuesday brings fair skies and a slight rise in temperature. Eastern Pennsylvania also sees fair weather tonight and Tuesday with light to moderate winds. The Susquehanna Branch reaches about 4.4 feet, with the main channel nearly sanitary.
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Joint Office Building Permit Bill Nearing Passage
City Solicitor John E Fox and County Solicitor Philip S Moyer completed a bill to permit joint city county action on a new courthouse. The measure authorizes ground purchase transfer of county property to the city and shared maintenance costs with gubernatorial support expected as legislators prepare to act tonight.
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Drys Parade Planned If Senate Ratifies Prohibition Amendmen
Mrs John DeGray calls Harrisburg temperance supporters to meet in Market Square at 7 pm for a large parade should the Senate approve the Prohibition amendment The march will proceed along Second Street to State Street to the Capitol then return to Market Square to disband The Market Square Presbyterian Church bell will ring to signal the news and other bells are expected to join.
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To Photograph Graves of American Soldiers
Washington reports every identified American soldier grave in France will be photographed by the American Red Cross and images sent to next of kin. Several hundred photographs have been dispatched to relatives, and at the War Department’s request the Red Cross has assumed the task.
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Dauphin to Elect Senator Tomorrow
Polling places across Dauphin city and county will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM for a special State Senate election. Any voter qualified in November and residing in the district or registered at the recent special registration can cast a ballot.
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E M C Africa Dies Prominent Huntingdon Leader
Elmer M C Africa 57 longtime Huntingdon resident and president of J C Blair Manufacturing Company and J C Blair Memorial Hospital died after a long kidney illness. He led road improvement efforts and held multiple civic posts including William Penn Highway Association vice president and director roles at local bank and insurance firms. Survived by three sisters and two brothers. funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m.
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Deaths During War in Nation and on Fields of Battle 107,444
Washington reports War Department figures show 107,444 deaths during World War I from the expeditionary forces and domestic service. Of the 72,951 expeditionary deaths, 20,829 were from disease, 44,768 from battle injuries, and 3,354 from other causes.
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War Department
Fire Damages Linden Street Stable and Bakery Garage
About 11 30 this morning a fire started in a load of straw causing roughly $2,000 in damage to a stable and garage across from Bernard Schmidt's Acme Bakery at the northwest corner of Linden and Shrub streets. The two-story brick buildings housed a bakery's garage and stable. several horses were rescued from the stable as flames spread through hay and grain. The garage sustained minor damage on a second floor corner, while the stable was near total loss.
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Military Police Insult Colored People of City
A protest rose over disciplinary actions by military police stationed near the city. Reports allege MPs entered colored churches with hats on and used profanity. Colored leaders allege arrogant replies to ministers and officials. Similar incidents occurred at entertainment halls patronized by the colored community.
Thugs rob taxi driver at Reservoir Park entrance
J H Middleton a taxicab driver at 620 Hamilton street was attacked at 4 am near Reservoir Park on State street. Two young men with a gray sweater and an overcoat and slouch hat struck him then rifled his pockets taking 7.75 dollars before fleeing. Police obtained a description from Middleton.
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Effort to End Control of Wire Systems by U S Is to Start This Week
The House Rules Committee will propose action this week on a resolution to end government control of telephone and telegraph systems on December 31 next. Special rules were approved to consider Secretary Lane's land reclamation bill for discharged soldiers and sailors and the civil service retirement fund bill.
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England Faces Civil War Says Lloyd George
London february 24. premier Lloyd George warned the house of commons that the united kingdom faces Civil War unless the coal industry problems are investigated by a new committee. riots erupt in Nuremberg bavaria with prisons opened and street fighting reported. Habibullah Khan amir of Afghanistan is murdered on February 20 official announcement states.
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American Naval Stations to Be Closed Overseas
Boston reports practical demobilization of the U S naval establishment in European waters the sale of the Lafayette Wireless station at Bordeaux to France for about 4 million dollars and new details of American naval wartime activity disclosed by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt who arrived with President Wilson on the George Washington. Roosevelt has been in Europe demobilizing fleets liquidating contracts and settling claims and says progress is good with British and French cooperation Paris reports Premier Clemenceau’s condition remains satisfactory after a good night.
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State Senate Voted For Ratification of Dry Amendment
The article reports a state senate push toward ratification of a dry amendment. It notes a looming vote tomorrow as a new constitutional provision is introduced in forward movement. Labor leaders express approval amid a mass of workers not showing interest in booze.
New Prohibition Limits Include Half-Percent Rule
Washington reports a new wartime prohibition limit banning beverages with more than one half of one percent alcohol, effective July 1, following House approval. Pennsylvania debates ratification of the national prohibition amendment with Senate action expected tomorrow, amid party and labor positions and opposition to the No Beer No Work campaign.
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Valuation figures set for Dauphin County coal townships
After expert conferences, Dauphin County lists approximate valuations for coal townships totaling 115 million dollars. Williams township leads at 42 million, followed by Wiconisco 41 million, Rush 8 million, East Hanover 13 million, Lykens 2 million, Middle Paxton 6 million. Hanna Coal owns lands in Williams Wiconisco Lykens. Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron owns Rush East Hanover Middle Paxton. T Ellsworth Davies will submit his report tomorrow, with assessments likely fixed then. Appeals were filed by eight Third Ward property owners and two in the Second Ward. hearings fororth and Fifth wards Swaatara township and Paxtang scheduled for Wednesday.
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Hanna Coal Company
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Paxtang
Get Out the Vote Urges Smith Victory in Special Election
The Republican county committee urged turnout for tomorrow's special Senate race. Frank A. Smith, the party’s candidate, expressed confidence and called for a strong poll of party strength to deter Democratic momentum. County leaders pressed supporters not to stay home. Smith, a Harrisburg businessman since 1895, is a noted figure in Dauphin County GOP circles and Pennsylvania wholesale groceries. He holds multiple company positions and is aligned with Governor Sproul.
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Edward E. Beidleman
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William H. Horner
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