Gold watch for the chairman at Penn Harris dinner
House appropriations members honored Chairman William J. McCaig with a gold chime watch at a Penn-Harris dinner. Speeches praised his work and courtesy to legislators. Governor Sproul and other officials were noted in separate items.
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House Appropriations Committee
William J. McCaig
Penn-Harris
Simpson
Allegheny
Rameey
House Rules Committee
McCraig
Max G. Leslie
Harry S. McDevitt
Internal Affairs
James F. Woodward
Edwin R. Cox
P. J. Sullivan
McCaig
Pittsburgh
A. B. Smith
Sproul
Gettysburg
Birmingham Academy
University of Pittsburgh
Button
Wilkes- Barre
E. H. Wilcox
Erie
C. Victor Johnson
Crawford
Public Service Commission
House Judiciary General Committee
Harrisburg
Fayette
George Hibbs
Lynn Phillips
Fayette County
Lewis S. Sadler
Sadler
State Police Acting Superintendent Lamb Confirmed
The Senate confirmed Captain George F. Lamb of this city to continue as acting superintendent of the State Police. The Workmen's Compensation Board met here today and schedules meetings in Philadelphia on June 19 20 and 21, outlining agreement on five improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workmen’s Compensation Board
Philadelphia
Lamb
George F. Lamb
State Attorney General Seeks Senators' Protest Over Telephone Rates
Attorney General William S. Schaffer urges Senators Penrose and Knox to oppose the postmaster general's planned rate increases. He argues the move bypasses state authority, and keeps the injunction against higher rates in effect while the matter remains unsettled after a Supreme Court decision.
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William S. Schaffer
Dauphin County
Kunkel
United States
Penrose and
Knox
J. L. Swayze
Bell Company
Dauphin Court
Supreme Court
Senate
Becker Died of Heart Failure in Philadelphia Autopsy
Autopsy directed by the coroner finds heart disease caused the death of Dr. T Henry Becker of Bluefield West Virginia last Sunday in Philadelphia A contributing cause was a headache remedy preparation Advertisements urge use of McNeil's Cold Tablets
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Philadelphia
T. Henry Becker
Bluefield
W. Va
Cab Drivers in Rome Influence City Elections
Rome's cab trade remains horse drawn with three thousand cab drivers able to sway municipal elections. Politicians fear losing votes from the horse lobby and curb motor vehicle concessions. Gasoline shortages for military needs also justify limiting private cars.
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Rome
Italy
Americans withdraw from front south of Archangel
The last units of American troops on the fighting front south of Archangel, except engineers, were withdrawn today and will sail for home next Sunday. They include the remaining companies of the 339th Infantry, the 337th Ambulance Company and a medical detachment. The 310th Engineers are slated to sail July 1. Eagle boats number 1 and 3 joined naval forces at Archangel today. number 2 remains at Murmansk.
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Associated Press
Archangel
339Th Infantry
337Th
310Th Engineers
Eagle Boats
Murmansk
Plan Memorial For Lemoyne Soldiers
At a Lemoyne Citizens Fire Company No 1 meeting the group favored a memorial for local servicemen in the recent war. A fountain memorial on Hummel avenue near the square was proposed and approved. A committee will gather details and report at the next regular meeting.
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Citizens Fire Company No. 1
Lemoyne
Hummel Avenue
Elmer Engages Enola Shopmen On Safety Drive
Superintendent Elmer spoke to over 200 Enola shop workers after lunch. He said safety meetings bring results and accidents and deaths are decreasing as the railroad safety program gains support from officials. J W Chapin urged eye protection goggles and showed a photo of fifty eight eyes lost to accidents. Harrisburg attendees included L B Jones, Joseph Brown, A S Dillinger, and H J Jacobs.
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Enola
Elmer
Bingham
Railroad
J. W. Chapin
Insurance and Safety Department
Philadelphia
Mr. Chapin
Harrisburg
Mr. Elmer
L. B. Jones
Joseph Brown
A. S. Dillinger
H. J. Jacobs
Promises to Stop Fighting Czecho-Slovaks in Hungary
Bela Kun the Hungarian foreign minister agrees to halt hostilities with Czecho-Slovaks in response to Clemenceau. He blames the Czechs for breaking the Allied frontier and suggests appointing a commission to settle the dispute. Kun also notes Hungary’s invitation to the Peace Conference.
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Kun
Associated Press
London
Bela Kun
Clemenceau
Budapest
Hungary
Centenary Drive Surpasses Harrisburg Target in Brief Period
Harrisburg leads a broad Methodist Episcopal Centenary effort, oversubscribing its $250,000 five year pledge quota. District superintendent Dr E R Heckman reported the Harrisburg district connected $795,000 with hopes to top $863,000 soon. Area totals rose to $6,588,000 as late starters add subscriptions. Clergy and lay leaders say the goal is within reach in two weeks.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Harrisburg
E. R. Heckman
Centenary
Heckman
Washington
Baltimore
Natonex touted by Harrisburg woman as safe relief
Mrs. Fannie Burkey of 1327 Wallace Street endorses Natonex as safe and reliable for stomach and liver trouble. She reports rapid relief from constipation, better sleep, improved appetite, and stronger nerves after four to five days. The Gorgas Drug Store in Harrisburg explains the product and offers free testing.
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Natonex
Fannie Burkey
Wallace Street
Harrisburg
Gorgas
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Schaffer
Becker
McNeil
Boston
Wallace St.lady
Doutrich Organization
Doutrich
Courach
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Harrisburg, Pa
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