Moffitt Named Harrisburgs First City Bacteriologist
Dr George A Moffitt will be Harrisburgs first City Bacteriologist effective April 1 with a salary of 1800. The post is created by merging water and milk inspection under one head, abolishing the bureau of meat and milk inspection. Dr H R Douglas resigns as milk and meat inspector. Work will be done at the Island filter plant.
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Sullivan graft committee begins public hearings
The Sullivan committee opens its first public hearing at City Hall with ex Governor Sulzer and John A. Hennessy as first witnesses. Elsewhere a British steamer Sachem stranded near Hog Island was floated and towed to Newport News for dock assessment, and Cardinal John Katschthaler of Salzburg died aged 91.
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Norfolk
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Hog Island
Newport News
Saloon Licenses Decided in Dauphin County Hearing
Four saloon operators won relicensing in Dauphin County Court after remonstrances were resolved. A. L. Taylor George Kobler Peter Kohlman and Anna Rakowsky secured licenses while Patrick Sullivan and James Wix faced relocation issues and withdrawal of petitions. The Inn at Paxtonia will close after midnight.
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Race Street
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Paxtonia Inn
Americans Hope for Punishment in Vergara Killing
Americans along the Mexican border doubt the slayers of Cle anen Vergara will be identified by Huerta's government. The Me an War Departme nt is seen as weak, while division chiefs may act. Vergara was executed after capture by Captain Apolono Rodriguez, with inquiries by relatives, U.S. authorities, and Texas officials.
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Texas
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Admiral Dewey Said to Threaten Germany With War
Berlin reports published in Marine Rundschau recount Admiral Dewey’s alleged threats to fire on German ships during Manila Bay incidents in 1898. Von Hintze, then flag lieutenant and now German minister to Mexico, recalls Dewey warning of war if Germany interfered with blockade or neutral ship inspections.
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Mexico
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Germany
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Premier of British Columbia backs Alaska railroad plan
Victoria BC February 28 Sir Richard McBride premier of British Columbia urged the legislature that the time has come to build a railroad through northern British Columbia to the Yukon and Alaska. He noted endorsements from authorities in Washington and Ottawa.
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Massachusetts probes feeble mindedness and prostitution profits
A Massachusetts commission reports prostitution as a vast profitable business in 79 cities. It links feeble mindedness to victimization and urges early school recognition and protection. The study cites unregulated lodging houses, dance halls, and cafes as profit centers and notes public sentiment against these conditions. In New York, schools prepare for Shakespeare's 350th birthday with commemorations.
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Boston
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Telegraph Touring Party to Visit Russia Monday
The Telegraphs touring party heads to Russia on Monday as Niblo Travel Talks present at Chestnut street auditorium next week. The lectures highlight rarely seen locales and promise lively audiences, with Thos M Henneberry coordinating the Telegraph program.
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Turkish aviators Fethy Bey and Sadik Bey killed in flight
Constantinople February 28. Fethy Bey and Sadik Bey officers of the Turkish military aviation corps died today during a flight from Constantinople to Alexandria Bevat. Fethey Bey aided Ottoman forces in the Balkan War making numerous flights over Bulgarian positions gathering intelligence.
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Peaches and Plums From South Africa Reach Harrisburg
South African peaches and plums went on sale in Harrisburg at a Market Square stand on the last day of February. The six week shipment arrived after a two week delay caused by storms. Peaches were 25 cents each while plums sold for 15 cents each or two for a quarter. Each fruit was cotton wrapped and packed in cotton filled boxes, with two dozen items per box.
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Bedford Countian Backs Brumbaugh as Ideal Nominee
Real estate leaders predict a major Steelton building boom as Pennsylvan ia Steel Co. plans clearance of lower West Side. Out of town capitalists eye 100 bungalow homes priced 2500 to 3000. William Lauder praises Dr Brumbaugh as a strong governor candidate with educational leadership.
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Susquehanna Flood Forecast Warning From Middletown Officials
Local forecaster E. R. Demain warns that continued fair weather could avert a major flood on the Susquehanna, while heavy rain or rapid snowmelt would bring one of the worst floods in years. Residents recall near-destroyed homes as river levels rise and the river remains closed at 5.7 feet.
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Episcopal Church to Provide Clergy Pensions
The Protestant Episcopal Church plans pensions for aging clergymen as Albany lawmakers introduce a bill to create the church pension fund. Monell Sayre is named as an incorporator and secretary, following three years of study led by Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
Albany
Church Pension Fund
Monell Sayre
Lawrence
Massachusetts
City Budget Says Tax Rate Likely Lower With Nine Month Year
City officials discuss a nine month fiscal year reducing expenditures and potentially lowering the tax levy by about one mill. The 1913 budget was 529129 dollars with a nine and a half mill rate and a 1914 budget may fall about 100000 dollars. Tax collection shifts to January 1 under Clark bill reforms with continued budget meetings through November ahead of 1915 levy.
Bulgarians Seek Aid for 78000 Orphaned Children
Mrs. Zorita D. Furnasieff urged Mrs. William Jennings Bryan to lead a Washington relief committee for 78000 Bulgarian orphans harmed by the Balkan war. She reported $5000 raised so far, but called it insufficient to meet needs.
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Washington
D. C
William Jennings Bryan
Zorita D. Furnasieff
Sofia
United States
Bulgaria
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Bryan
Furnaji
Pittsburgh City Solicitor Hunter Dies After Short Illness
Pittsburgh, Feb. 28. John P. Hunter city solicitor of Pittsburgh and a well known lawyer died early today after a short illness. He belonged to the law firm Lyon Hunter Burke with James Francis Burke and ex Lieutenant Governor Walter Lyon. Hunter began his term as city solicitor on January 7.
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Pittsburgh
John P. Hunter
Lyon, Hunter & Burke
James Francis Burke
Walter Lyon
Hunter
Weather Summary for Harrisburg and Nearby Areas
Fail to night and Sunday with slight warming tonight. Increasing cloudiness and warmer in the north and west portions. Sunday likely fair with possible snow or rain in the north. Winds mainly south turning northwest. River stage 5.5 feet above low water mark. Yesterday’s high 45 and low 21. Mean 33. normal 32.
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Pennsylvania
Coupon Good For One Admission To Nible Travel Talks
A coupon and 10 cents admit a person to Nible Travel Talks. Present at Chestnut Street Auditorium ticket office. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2:15 PM. Evening show at 8:15 PM. Regular admission price is 25 cents.
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