President Wilson issues ultimatum to railroads over eight hour day
President Wilson demanded acceptance of his plan for an eight hour work day for railroad workers. He urged the railroads to support the plan while noting possible Congress involvement and a commission to study the impact. Officials reported a tense stalemate as unions and rail executives held talks in Washington.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
United States
Brotherhoods
Verdun gains and Verdun losses amid Somme fighting
All Fleury in French hands after hard clashes on the Somme and Verdun fronts. German efforts repulsed at Avecourt and Clery as French and British air and naval actions target Belgian depots. Italian liner Stampalia sunk, likely by submarine, after leaving Genoa for New York with passengers aboard.
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Stampalia
Genoa
New York
Lloyd’s . Hear
Paris
Fleury
Verdun
War Office
Somme
Meuse
Avecourt
Maurepas
Clery
Belgium
London
Sofia
Lake Doriana
Florina
Greece
Rome
Carso
Lloyd's
No lives lost in hurricane at Brownsville report
General Parker from Brownsville Texas reports no loss of life among traders amid the hurricane in Brownsville. San Antonio dispatch notes Aug 19 as the date of the update.
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San Antonio
Texas
Parker
Brownsville
Veterans of Civil War Invited to Old Soldiers Day Service
The Veterans of the Civil War are urged to attend the Golden Rule Bible Class on Sunday August 20 at 9 30 a m. Every member is asked to be present to receive inspiration from the presence of the Old Soldiers.
Visiting Miss McVicar Details in Winchester
Mr. T. A. McVicar his wife and daughter along with Miss Carrie Allen of Rockport Texas arrived in Winchester on Sunday night and are guests of Miss Kate McVicar on North Main Street. They plan a week or two with a camping party at Indian Hollow where Mr. H. W. McVicar resides with Mrs. Edward Huntsberry and Mrs. Walter Huntsberry and children in the party.
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T. A. McVicar
Carrie Allen
Rockport
Texas
Winchester
Kate McVicar
North Main Street
Indian Hollow
H. W. McVicar
Edward Huntsberry
Walter Huntsberry
Baltimore Grain Markets Close at 8 O Clock
Baltimore whole sale markets close at 8 o clock with corn at 198 1 2 cents and wheat and other grains quoted in the session.
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Baltimore Grain Markets
Baltimore
Winchester Special Meeting Recaps City Finances
The Winchester Common Council met last evening at 8 o'clock in the Council Chamber with nine members present and three absent. President Steck was absent. Vice President Carter presided. The minutes were dispensed with and the annual settlement report from the city treasurer was read, accepted, and ordered printed. A supplemental report from the finance committee showed incomes have doubled over the past twelve years while the tax rate remained unchanged, continued on page four.
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Carter
Kremer
Gray
Jones
Brown
McGuire
Sheetz
Snyder
Murnan
Steck
Ryan
Goss
Star Today
Winchester
For. Sale Fora Touring and Roadsters in Winchester
For sale Fora touring and roadsters models with electric lights and starters. Advertised by H C Borden in Winchester Virginia. Includes late models and options.
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H C. Borden’s
Winchester
Norfolk veterans set dates for Confederate reunion in October
Post master John A Leaner and others lead Virginia Confederate Veterans fundraising for the Norfolk gathering on October 24 26 and 30. The event aims to host veterans from across the state with city and local chamber support including a $300 city appropriation and pledges from the board of trade and chamber.
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Norfolk
John A. Leaner
Burnish Entertainment
Grand Camp of
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
William Herbert Nash
J. M. Keeling
W.T. Olds
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Rev Moffatt to Preach at Local Church August 20
Rev A S Moffatt of Pensacola Florida, who filled the pulpit last Sunday in the pastor's absence, will again preach at the First Presbyterian Church this Sunday August 20. There will be no evening service on that date. A lost charm set with brilliants on back of patch Reweta return to Grey and Sheets.
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A. S. Moffatt
Pensacola
Fla
First Presbyterian Church
J. H. Lacy
Patie
Reweta
Grey
Frontline Diary From Texas Describes Tropic Marches and Mud
Corporal Andrews and his unit recount a grueling long march with motor trucks under rain and mud. They fight brief battles near Port Isabel on the Texas coast, suffer thirst and dust, and push toward the sea while training for future operations.
Touring cars and roadsters auction in Lancaster County
Will sell in front of my place several touring cars and roadsters Tuesday August 22 at 10 am. Good chance to buy a car at your own price. Mr R Strode Maxwell Distributor Lancaster County Penn. Seed Wheat Ground Lime and Limestone talots Kansas Grown Alfatta and all kinds of feed at H H oe 46 E Piccadilly St.
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Mr. R. Strode
Maxwell
Lancaster County
Penn
Kansas
H. H. Oe
Piccadilly St
Finance Committee Reviews Twelve Years of Work
At a special August meeting the Common Council read a supplemental report summarizing the finance committee's work over the past twelve years. It lists receipts and disbursements from July 1, 1916 to June 30, 1917, notes a $4,000 floating debt, and details allocations including taxes carried over and street improvements totaling over $15,000 with $16,212.19 invested in permanent improvements such as repairs to public show and disposal beds at public comfort station.
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W. T. Barr
Council
Early Morning Train to Harrisonburg For Firemen Meeting
No special train will run to the Virginia State Firemen's Association meeting in Harrisonburg from August 23 to 26. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run extra southbound coaches from Winchester at 6 30 a m to accommodate attendees. Rates are 1 40 for firemen and 3 16 for others, valid for return on any train during the convention.
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Virginia State Firemen's Association
Harrisonburg
Baltierd and
Olio
Winchester
Winchester Hosts Grand Firemen's Jubilee Parade
A joint parade by Winchester fire companies and uniform bands, including the Royal Italian Band directed by Tony Naseca, will mark the Charley Rouss Fire Company carnival to raise funds for a new $6,400 auto fire truck. A sacred concert by the Italian Band is set for City Hall Plaza, and two daily carnival concerts plus dives by Captain yeck Payne are planned at the grounds.
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Winchester
Royal Italian Band
Tony Naseca
Charley Rouss
Yeck Payne
Tales From Handley Library on Washington Boyhood and Lord Fairfax
The article reviews Historical Tales from Handley Library noting volumes about George Washington as a boy and the Fairfax lineage in Virginia. It recounts Lord Fairfax, his marriage to a Scottish lord’s widow, and the tale of wealth, titles, and misfortune shaping colonial fortunes in 17th‑century England and Virginia.
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Handley “Library
A. E
Wildwood
Pinta
George Washington
Lora Pairfax
Virginia
Lord Culpeper
England
Culpeper
Lord Fairfax
Charles 3
London
Spectator
Addly Son
Winchester
Kipling
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Dave
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Makes For Veterans
Seaboard City
Gettysburg
H. C. Hoggard
Grand Camp
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Confederacy
Pickett
Buchanan Camp
William ®. Hudgins
Richard Curtis
Vernon Il’Anson
MR. Moffatt
Border Service
Winchester Militia
Tarantula
Corporal Andrews
Soveth
Brownsvile
Sahara
Stonewall Jackson
Point Isabel
Mexico
Isabel
Company I
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Common Council
Nance
Messrs
Shirley Carter
Robert L. Gray
Hunter H. McGutre
Katharine Glass
Handley Library
Nemo
Thomas Fairfax
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