Release of Aviators in Mexican Bandit Case
Authorization for $15 000 ransom to free U S Army lieutenants Paul H Davis and Harold G Peterson held by Mexican bandits near Candelaria Texas received. State Department orders quick action. ransom to be paid to bandit agents near Candelaria with delivery details awaited. Messages say cavalrymen raised $15 000 in minutes at Fort Davis. consular and embassy efforts continue for safe release and protection of officers.
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Marsa
Tex
Paul H. Davis
Harold Peterson
Andelaria
Mexico
Dickman
Southern Department
Washington
Mexico City
State Department
Harold G. Peterson
Candelarid
Texas
United States
Juarez
Carranza
EL Paso
United States Army
Candelaria
Fort Davis
Peterson
Staners Sue Trolley Union Over Strike Damages
Receivers of the Pittsburgh Railway Company announce plans to sue the local Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes to recover losses from the strike that halted cars. They claim 3,000 motormen and conductors breached the National War Labor Board decision granting 5 cents an hour instead of the 12 cent ask, triggering the stoppage.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Railway Company
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
National War Labor Board
For Sale My Chalmers Automobile
Personal ad listing a Chalmers automobile for sale attributed to Herman H Hable. Includes minimal details with fragmentary text and no contact information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers. Automobile
Herman H. Hable
Shopmen strike ends officially
The railroad administration was notified today that the federated shop men strike has ended and was urged to address wage demands immediately. Lost collie puppy described as light tan with a white neck spot, reward offered by F. B. Shepherd, care Baker's Drug Store.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
F. B. Shepherd
Care Baker’s Drug Store
Kolchak Cabinet Declared Outlaws
A Soviet decree declares Admiral Kolchak and the all Russian cabinet at Omsk outlawed. The wireless dispatch from Moscow reported the action taken as part of the Soviet government’s stance in the Russian Civil War. FOR SALE Two loads alfalfa day in field. G. Y. ROTHGER United phone. 1p
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Associated Press
London
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Moscow
G. Y. Rothger
United Phone
Senate committee backs Palmer for attorney general
The Senate judiciary committee voted for a favorable report to the Senate on the nomination of A. Mitchell Palmer for attorney-general.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
A. Mitchell Palmer
Reds Driven From The Ukraine Bolsheviks Evacuate Kiev
London Aug 18 reports to the British war office say Odessa was freed by its populace and Soviet forces are evacuating Kiev and the whole of Ukraine as Bolsheviks retreat across the country.
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Associated Press
London
Odessa
British War Office
Kiev
Ukraine
Victory celebration meeting urged for tonight at Chamber HQ
Executive committee and all sub committees of the Victory celebration are urged to attend tonight at 8 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters. All members are expected as important business will be discussed. Read adv. sale of house and lot Jenkins Aug 16 No 1158 Main St 1p tf
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Chamber of Commerce
Jenkins
Ritter Held for Assault 10 Killed Officer in Welltown
Eugene W. Ritter former Frederick county justice of the peace was arrested after allegedly trying to kill Policeman Ben Armel with a loaded revolver. Ritter wounded Armel’s fingers during the struggle and was jailed on charges of assault with intent to kill drunk and disorderly and resisting an officer. He previously finished a year for shooting his former wife and was fined for carrying concealed weapons. He is held on $1000 bail for trial.
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Eugene W. Ritter
Frederick County
Welltown
Ben Armel
Ritter
Armel
Dove
East Piccadilly Street
Market
Martinsburg
W. Va
Costumes Wanted For Victory Pageant
Wanted to borrow colonial costumes for women including dresses poke bonnets parasols hoops and more for use in the pageant on September 1. Send to Mrs Ricarton with owner name on label showing responsibility for return in good condition.
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Ric
War Fears Over Shantung Create Western Anxiety
American experts at Ver sailes warned that peace terms granting Japan control in Shantung will trigger war. The warning came as Thomas F. Millard, a U.S. analyst on the Chinese commission, briefed the Senate foreign relations committee. For sale poly cart harness saddle and bridle J Mack Noonan 16-16-31.
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Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Shantung
Senate
Thomas F. Millard
J. Mack Noonan
Oe Lia
Goff Cooper and Miss Hays Wed in Carlisle
A Winchester and Carlisle wedding occurs at Christ Episcopal Church as Ada May Hays of Carlisle marries Godfrey Miller Cooper of Winchester. The couple plans to reside in Carlisle for the near term.
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Carlisle
Winchester
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Ada May Hays
Godfrey ‘Miller Cooper
W. D. Smith
Herbert Hays
Cooper
Mrs. Cooper
Lost round bar pin at Star Office
Missing pin described as onyx tipped and matching lost item at Star Office. Reward offered for its return. Contains a small inscription possibly indicating a date 18 18 21. Please contact Star Office with any information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONYX
Star Office
Parking Laws To Be Enforced In Winchester
Mayor Ward orders strict enforcement of the city parking ordinance starting August 18. Large banners announce No Parking On This Street on Main Street as police chief Doran enforces the rule to ease traffic congestion and protect street users in Winchester Virginia.
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Ward
Doran
Main Street
Winchester
Virginia
Excursion for Grove Picnic at B and C Station
A Grove Picnic excursion departs Winchester at 1 PM on August 23 from B and C Station. Massey Brothers advertise a Trescott apple grader claimed to cut packing costs with an order now offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey Brothers
Watermelons for sale on Eastern Shore
Advertisement notes watermelons on the Eastern Shore described as fine flavored and good keeping quality. Contact Sam Haines at C. V. Depot Winchester Virginia by phone 467 for details.
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Sam Haines
C. V. Depot
Winchester
Lost pearl string advertised for return
Apple pickers runners and head ers men or women asked to communicate with Box 249 Winchester with reference and rates no board provided transportation to and from Winchester offered Lost string of pearls with rhinestone and amethyst return to Star Office
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Winchester
Star Office
Celebration for Returning Soldiers Draws Mixed Opinion
Winchester and Frederick county celebrate Labor Day with a homecoming for veterans, backed by a finance committee despite criticism. Supporters say a public welcome with medals and patriotic displays honors service better than marble memorials or direct aid, while critics call for more lasting tribute or aid to the soldiers.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Fruit buyer seeks winter fruit shipments at depots
Apples Damsons Pears Peaches Plums. Now buying at top market cash prices at my packing house, Grain Elevator, Cumberland Valley Depot, Winchester. Call 476 after six p.m. 419. Also buying and packing at White Post Depot. See representative Mr. David Reardon. Orchardists with winter fruit for sale invited to call or visit.
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Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
White Post Depot
David Reardon
Decor Decorating Supplies for Welcome Home Celebration
G A Butler electrical contractor advertises decorating supplies for a Welcome Home Celebration. Samples are on display and sale invocations at 15 16 14t.
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G. A. Butler
Valley Evaporator Co Offers High Cash For Calls Drops
We are open for business. Apples wanted with highest cash price paid for calls and drops. Valley Evaporator Co. located at 18 plw Winchester C. V. Yards.
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Apples
Valley Evaporator CO
Winchester C. V
Benefit of Sunday School Auction in Red Bud
Red Bud church hosts a two night benefit for Sunday school on Thursday and Friday August 21 and 22 from 6 to 8 PM. Proceeds support the Sunday school program.
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Red Bud Ss. S
Cars for Hire at Reasonable Rates
Auto Service Company advertises good cars for hire at reasonable rates. Office located at 107 E Piccadilly St with phone calls answered at Potts' Grocery.
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Auto Service Company
E. Piccadilly St
Potts’ Grocery
Sacred Heart Yard Party Benefit at 306 National Ave
A yard party at the home of Miss Lizzie Ma on Tuesday August 19 supports Sacred Heart church. Admission details indicate a church benefit event with proceeds likely aiding the parish.
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Sacred Heart Yard
National Avenue
Lizzie Malady
New 1919 Roadster For Sale By Star Office
Auto for sale a new 1919 roadster three passenger model is available through the Star office. Contact Star office for details and pricing.
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Apply Star Office
Lost Garber cans call for return to plant
Notices appeal to parties holding Garber Manufacturing Co cans to notify the plant and arrange return as cans are needed.
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Garber Mfg. Co
No Airplanes for Big Winchester Victory Celebration
A letter from Major General C. T. Mencher to Congressman T. W. Harrison declines an aerial exhibition in Winchester Va on September 1 for the May Homecoming Celebration. He cites recent accidents border tensions and high demand for demonstrations as reasons to cancel air service flights on that date.
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Paul Gaylord
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Harrison
C. T. Mencher
Mencher
Mr. Harrison
Adjutant General of the Army
Air Service
Sugar Shortage Relief Expected from Cuban Imports
The United States Equalization Board says over 100 ships are bringing sugar from Cuba, with arrivals ongoing and fifty loading in Cuban ports. Refineries are expected to operate at capacity within a week as the Cuban port strike nears settlement and workers return.
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New York
United States Equalization Board
Cuba
Cuban
Stock Market Sees Unsettled Trading Amid Thin Interest
Unsettled conditions prevailed in the New York stock market as morning dealings saw some gains erased and others recover briefly under renewed pressure. Public interest remained low with long-stock liquidations noted while local utilities held steady at opening quotes and selling extended into steel, equipment, shipping, and tobacco sectors toward noon.
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Associated Press
New York
Ladies Aid Society to Elect Officers in Church Meeting
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold its regular monthly session at the United Brethren Church on North Braddock street Tuesday evening August 19 at 8 o'clock. The meeting will conduct annual reorganization electing a president vice president secretary and treasurer. All members urged to attend. Mrs. Ella Boyce president Mrs. Viola Cather secretary.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
United Brethren Church
North Braddock Street
Ella Boyce
Viola Cather
Sec’y
Assembly at John Kerr School Tuesday Evening
DETS召集在约翰科尔学校大楼周二晚七点三十分。署名 Duffey 指示在该地点集合并完成相关安排。
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr School
Duffey
New York Grinds To A Stop As Subway Strike Spreads
Workers walked out crippling city transit. 260 miles of track halted. Officials, shops, and offices opened late as rain and jammed streets worsened delays across Manhattan and outer boroughs. Police faced crowds near major terminals while jitneys and buses ferried leftovers of commuters.
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Brooklyn
Neeb
New York
Young Women Wanted at Lewis Jones Knitting Co
The Lewis Jones Knitting Company seeks young women for sewing machine work. Paid training and clean, good wages offered. Apply to Lewis Jones Knitting Company. 18-1988. Miss Hilda M. Jackson returned from Washington, accompanied by Miss Mary Johnson, who will visit in this city. Mr Abner Lakeman of the Treasury Department and family visit Mrs A Wade in Winchester. Mrs Ida V Willis, formerly of this city, now of Harr cy, motored here with a DJ and visited at Mrs C E B Ho on South Market Street.
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Lewis Jones Knitting Co
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Hilda M. Jackson Sien
Washington
Mary Johnson
Mr. Abner Lakeman
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Mrs. A. Wade
Winchester
Ida V. Willis
Harr * Cy
C. EB. Ho
South Market Street
Man Strosnider Fined for Drunkenness by Police Court
A man named Strosnider was fined $3.50 in police court today for being publicly drunk as he was rested by a local policeman.
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Strosnider
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