West Shore schools push for central high school plan
West Shore High School Ormleysburg leaders back a central high school for the district urging Lemoyne Camp Hill Shiremanstown West Fairview and East Pennsboro to join in a joint fund. They argue a central high would boost development and tax revenue while offering modern public education.
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West Shore Firemen's Union
Rotary call to service guides Harrisburg civic work
Harrisburg Rotary President Howard C. Fry urged members to actively shape public affairs and pursue city betterment. He cautioned against hidden schemes, urged public discussion, and pressed the club to lead in housing, sanitation, and civic progress for Harrisburg.
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Connell Led Erie Deb Gate as Tener Staff Colonel
By Briggs the Frank Connell, one of the Erie deb gates, was a colonel on the Tener staff.
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Detrich
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Erie Debgates
Tener
Telegraph Periscope Reflects On War, Peace and Enlistments
A London style column notes President Wilson may be a Christian man yet questions peace in Chicago. It says the German fleet proves strong but not enough. Justice Brandeis looks set to rise on the Supreme Court as a stabilizing force. The French are seen bluffing as a strenuous people while families face a choice between trenches or church picnics as American enlistments rise in Europe.
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Ohio State Journal
Navy tests wartime wires in two day telegraph drill
The Navy Department ran a two day war game to test telephone and telegraph use in mobilization. Secretary Daniels ordered the battleship New Hampshire to scout by wireless while long distance lines linked naval yards from Brooklyn to San Diego. Messages described enemy sightings and bridge sabotage as part of the drill, with bridges patrolled and officials grilled for speed and accuracy.
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New Hampshire
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New York
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Norfolk
Pensacola
San Diego
Puget Sound
Hampton Roads
Arlington
Secretary Daniels
Washington
Chandler
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British Shipping Survives War Losses See Small Net Tonnage
The Lloyds register shows British net loss in 1915 of 39 912 tons, far smaller than feared, amid 451 vessel losses totaling 814 233 tons. New construction reached 438 vessels and 778 321 tons as Britain keeps pace with submarine and mine destruction. The piece asserts wartime policy aims fail to cripple British mercantile power and critiques Mexican tensions stemming from Tampico.
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Providence Journal
Lloyd's Register of Shipping
British Mercantile Marine
Not Without Its Popular Appeal Editorial
Editorial notes the income tax provokes bitter sentiment from the late Amos Eno's physician while mocking its popularity among nonpayers. It also cites Roosevelt’s wartime remark and a brief Indiana news take on prices, ending with a jab about a Philadelphia Inquirer caller.
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Amos Eno
New York
Two intoxicated Sayerites arrested in heavy rain gutter
The North is quoted warning water dangers as two drunk men from Sayer are arrested while sleeping in a gutter during a downpour. Other notes mention Severn P. Ker shaping local business talk, a Warren carpenter overindulging, Muhlenberg College donors, and Judge Garman declining a Democratic convention role.
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Sayerites
Scouts Help Keep Civil War Reunion Warm in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg and surrounding towns during the fiftieth Pennsylvania G A R encampment, Boy Scouts guided visitors and carried bags, echoing past Gettysburg spirit. Veterans toured parks and city sights as decorations and civic scenes showcased a large reunion atmosphere.
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Gettysburg
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Capitol Park
Rotary Club Municipal Quiz Reveals Paxton Creek Plan
Harrisburg Rotary Club members answered questions at the annual Municipal Quiz. The Paxton Creek interception project cost 180000 dollars and served to relieve the creek of sewerage.
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Paxton Creek
Interesnion
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