President Wilson Seeks Fast Action to Avert Nationwide Strike
President Wilson takes charge at the Capitol to urge swift passage of an eight hour work day law for railroad operating crews. He consults Senate and House leaders as Union chiefs pledge to call off the strike if the measure is satisfactory, while opposing compulsory conciliation.
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Presient
Capitol
Star
Washington
Wilson
Senate
House
Smith
Eee Een
Pomerene
Ohio
Kitchin
White House
Garretson
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Congress
Porta
Hense
Senate Committee
United States
Lena
Final word on voters of Judge Harrison home section
The Downing Early ticket cannot beat Judge Harrison for the Congressional nomination yet voter apathy in his home area may decide the result. Harrison is presented as a capable lawyer and public servant whose committee assignments and experience could benefit the district, urging every voter to cast a ballot.
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Judge Harrison
Downing-Early
Downing
Early
Harrison
Thomas W.W. Harrison
Congress
Combine
Harricon
Confederate Monument Fund Show at Empire Theater
A Confederate Monument Fund show is set for Friday September 1 at the Empire Theater. Tickets are on sale at Henry's Printing office and the Empire Theater, with 문의 reference B81 lSpi2t.
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Empire Theater
Henry’s Printing Office
Memorial for Major Conrad Honored by Winchester
Memorial exercises for Major Holmes Conrad first president of the Handley Board of Trustees will be held at Handley Library Auditorium at 8 pm Monday. Col R P Chew will give the memorial, Rev Dr J H Lacy will offer prayer, a memorial by the board president will be read, and a portrait will be hung in the library. Citizens are invited.
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Holmes Conrad
Handley Board of Trustees
Handley Library
O’clotk
Conrad
Winchesteri
Col
R. P. Chew
Charlestown
W. Va
Major Conrad
J. H. Lacy
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Hiandley Board
Williams
Maj. Conrad
Winchester
COOPERS WANTED ON NO 1 APPLE BARRELS
Help wanted notices from Mt. Jackson Virginia seek coopers for No 1 apple barrels with good pay and board at Turkey Noble Orchard. Also a position for a Colored chambermaid at Star office and a reference to an advertising line for No Sunshine Coats in Moline Seal’s ad on the south page.
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Coopers
Turkey
Nob Orchard
Mt. Jackson
Star Office
Wilson Uph held in Mexican policy by M. P. Carter
A historical column recounts the 1913 Huerta coup, Madero’s murder, and Wilson’s nonrecognition policy. It cites Dr William Bayard Hale analyses and notes the impact on U S policy toward Mexico, leading to continued nonrecognition of Huerta.
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Uncle Sam
Woodrow Wilson
Victoriano Huerta
Porfirio Diaz
Francisco Madero
Cromwell
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Reyes
Huerta
Madero
Wilson
Suarez
Mexico City
William Bayard Hale
World’s Works
Carranza
Eiuerta
Wale
Cientificos
Madera
Suartez
Wnuerts
Germany denies violation in Owego firing
Washington reports Germany answers US inquiry about the steamer Owego incident. Berlin denies breaking the submarine agreement and says the firing occurred after the captain refused to stop despite a warning shot. Also notes gas used at Arras and German advances near Kovel with heavy losses claimed.
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the Star
Washington
Germany
United States
Owego
State Department
London
Arras
Martintuich
Phdprograd
Volhynia
War Office
Kovel
Visitors Praise Washington Street in Winchester Visit
Mr. J. C. Heile a Pittsburgh real estate appraiser Mr. H F Boyer Montour Railroad Pittsburgh agent Mr A F Trueblood head of a large firm and Mr J S M Phillipps Merchants Bank cashier of Pittsburgh visited Winchester today consulting W Fultz on local real estate values They toured the town and praised Washington Street calling it the prettiest street in a city the size of Winchester during their stay.
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J. C. Heile
Pittsburgh
8. F. Boyer
Montour Railroad Company
A. F. Trueblood
J. S. M. Phillipps
Merchants’ Bank
Winchester
Virginia
Washington Street
Mr. Fultz
Cartmell's History edition reissued for Valley readers
Cartmell announces a second edition of History Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants due to demand. Copies available at County Clerk's Office County Treasurer's Office and Norton's Book Store. Chapman Auto Supply Co displays a new Ford model at Faulkner Building South Main Street for a few days.
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Shenandoah Valley
Norton’s
T. K. Cartmell
E.o.d
George B. Chapman
Chapman’s Auto Supply Co
Washington
Faulkner Building
South Main St
Loudoun Fair Promises Unusual Interest This Year
Loudoun County Fair at Leesburg Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday September 5th promises an event of unusual interest. Secretary Wilbur C. Hall says entries in all departments exceed prior years in both number and quality.
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Loudoun County Fair
Leespurg
Wilbur C. Hall
Yard Party Round Hill Benefit for Sunday School
Public invited to a two day event September 1 and 2 on the school house lawn to raise funds for Sunday school. Committee notes and times listed. Lost black feather pocketbook between Winchester and Gore with reward at Star office. Also two mules for sale inquire Lewis F Cooper.
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Black _feather
Winchester
Gore
Star Office
Lewis F. Cooper
Benefit Show at the Empire Friday Night
A fundraising benefit for the Confederate Monument Fund features local and out of town talent at the Empire Theater. Miss Elise Oldham directs with Mrs Charles T Bowly guiding the program including an overture, Spirit of 61, songs, mandolin and guitar numbers, and whistling solo performances.
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Empire Theater
Elise Oldham
William Faversham Company
Charles T. Bowly
John Stuart
Tack Nall
Geo
Barrie
George Washington Jones
Harry Lynch
Gray
George Bartle
Mies Ihile Sumption
Miss Sumption
Rose Cunningham
Schitetfarth
Pattison
Judge T W Harrison Addresses Voters In Seventh District
Judge T W Harrison reports he completed a canvass for the Democratic nomination to Congress in the Seventh District. He appeals to Frederick, Clarke, Shenandoah and Warren voters, denounces a Downing Early fusion, and pledges faithful service if elected, stressing local ties and record.
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Seventh Congressional District
House of Representatives
Seventh Judicial District
Congress
Frederick, Clarke, Shenardoah
Warren Counties
Downing
Mr. Early
Early
Hay
United States Congress
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Confederate Monument Fund Show
Cartmell’s History
Loudoun Fair
Round Hill
Shenandoah Baptist Association of Virginia Baptists
First Baptist Church
Julian Broaddus
Berryville
Association
Brother Ford
Front Royal
Grizzard
Martinsburg
Brother Cole
Alexander
South
the Empire
Ralke
Monument Fund
Bonnie Blue Flag
Maggie
Mary Bruce
Ker
Lorena
Hugh Duffy
Lucille Faulk
Ner
T. W. Harrison
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