Conflicting Signals as Congress Opens War Session
Chaos surrounds the second war Congress opening in Washington. Lawmakers anticipate a long session with the President pressed to declare war on Turkey and Bulgaria. Debate focuses on universal military training and a possibleEnemy Alien Act amendment to include women spies.
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Wilson
Turkey
Bulgaria
Otders
Sident
Ington
Washington
Selec
Chamberlain
War ends in thirty days says son in consular service
Robert L. Gray Sr reports a letter from his son Robert L. Gray Jr now in London and Paris awaiting entry to Berne Switzerland. The son predicts the war will end by January 1 with the allies victorious. He notes his observations from Germany and allied sources and sends holiday greetings from Paris. Letter dated November 14.
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Robert L. Gray
Germany
Robert L. Gray, Jr
Rotterdam
Consul Gray
London
Paris
Switzerland
Berne
Mr. Gray
Europe
Winchester
Paree
Scandinavians Adopt Neutrality Pact For Denmark Sweden Norway
Denmark Sweden and Norway have signed a new pledge of Scandinavian neutrality. The royal meeting ended this afternoon after days of talks. An agreement provides mutual exchange of merchandise to ease the effects of the allied embargoes.
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Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Thanksgiving meeting at Hall for Frank Jackson
A notice invites attendees to gather at the Hall tomorrow evening at seven to join in a Thanksgiving observance honoring Frank Jackson.
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Hall
Frank Jackson
Dynamite Found Near Camp Lee Triggers Guard Around Petersburg
A heavy military guard blocks railroad property near Petersburg and Camp Lee after ten sticks of dynamite with fuses and caps were found near a bridge on the Norfolk and Western Railway. Investigations are under way by military and railroad authorities. Also a local help wanted notice for cows and springers in Petersburg.
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Petersburg
Camp Lee
Norfolk and Western Railway
Valley Turnpike Company Stockholders Meet
Annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at the office of Hansbrough and Carter in Winchester Virginia at 11 a m on December 16th. Byrd, President.
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the Valley Turnpike Company
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester
OH. PF. Byrd
Ladies Launch Benefit Bazar by Friendship Fire Company
The Friendship Fire Company ladies plan a December 11 ten night bazar with a central location. Officers elected include Mrs Lee Boxwell and Mrs Fred Forney. prize is the harness and hose wagon worth about two thousand dollars.
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Friendship Fire Company
Lee Boxwell
Fred Forney
Julia Forney
Adam Forney
Governor Hanley to Speak at Temperance Rally
Former Indiana governor J Frank Hanley will headline a temperance rally at 3 pm in City Hall Auditorium. The event is hosted by Flying Squadron Foundation with the Anti Saloon League and aims to discuss progress toward nationwide prohibition.
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City Hall
J. Frank Hanley
Indiana
Flying Squadron Foundation
The
Anti-Saloon League
Hanley
State rests in Ne Saulles trial
The state rested its case just before noon in the trial of Blanca De Saulles the noted beauty charged with murdering her husband John De Saulles. Dr G R Ellis of Georgetown University is visiting at the home and Mrs G O Snapp on a street. Mr and Mrs James Parker returned to Washington after attending the funeral of the former’s brother in law, the late Mr M L.
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Mineola, L. I
Blanca de Saulles
John de Saulles
G. R. Ellis
Georgetown University
Ton
G. O. Snapp
James Parker
Washington
M. L
Modern Farmer Not Like Olden Time Sketch
A thirty year old sketch contrasts the modern farmer with the olden days noting how farmers now travel by automobile and price wheat, while enjoying luxuries, and how satire of farmers relies on historical quips about Artemus Ward and Horace Greeley. Continued on page five.
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Lords of Creation
Fito
Artemus Ward
Horace Greeley
the Tribune
Stockholders Meeting of S W Agricultural Society
Stockholders will meet at H S Lupton and Son's office on December 3 at 10 a m to discuss society affairs.
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S. W. Ag. Society
H. S. Lupton and Son
Gas famine 3 averted in Winchester supply relief
Arrival of several tanks of gasoline in Winchester eases panic among consumers as fears of a gas famine are lifted. Limited details confirm supply recovery after tense delays.
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Winchester
Middie Home on Furlough
Mr. Robert Curle of the United States Navy is home on furlough visiting his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Curle in this city. He has served six months and is on detached duty in Washington D C. After this furlough he will be assigned to coast guard defense.
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Robert Curle
Unite States Navy
8. C. Curle
Curle
Navy
Washington, D. C
Coast Guard Defense
Ian Hay Beith to Lecture at New Empire Theatre
Major Ian Hay Beith lecturer renowned for The First Hundred Thousand presents Carrying On at the New Empire Theatre next Monday night at 8:30. The venue will supply extra chairs to accommodate a large crowd and show new military pictures from Britain to illustrate his experiences from Kitchener’s army to the front. Beith, recently promoted to major, wears the Military Cross and has traveled to France three times, engaging American troops and life at the front.
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Ian Hay” Beith
United States
New Empire Theatre
Major Beith
Gatherjg
Winchester
Dugmore
Chute
England
America
Germany
Belgium
Beith
Argyll and Suthberlanders
Kitchener
Belth
France
Ritish Moet Iik Hinstein
Frederick Circuit Court Set to Hear Cases Monday
The Frederick County Circuit Court will convene on Monday with a summoned jury for the term. Several cases are slated, including two liquor cases and an assault case, with a damage suit also expected to be called.
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Frederick County
Fine Elks Memorial Service At Empire Theater
The Elks Lodge of Sorrow holds a memorial program at Empire Theater tomorrow at 3.30 PM with speaker Hon. John W. Morrison of Harrisonburg Va and a full orchestra. Public attendance invited to honor departed brothers and decorate graves in city cemeteries.
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Elks’ Lodge of Sorrow
Empire Theater
John W. Morrison
Harrisonburg
Elks
Elke
Sofvicg
L. Fultz
Austria’s Peace Plan Hints at Broader War Front
Rome reports renewed large scale infantry fighting forecast as German Austro Hungarian forces shift troops along the Piave River and the Asiago plateau. Critics say the next assault may target the Verona area and push west toward the Venetian plain.
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Rome
Verona
Plave
Astago
Asiago River
Linke Garda
Premier Ambiguity on Negotiations with Russia Amid Turmoil
Reports from Amsterdam and Copenhagen indicate mixed signals on peace talks with Russia as Austria proposes a general peace stance. Siberian delegates spur independence moves while Bolshevik crackdowns and electoral shifts echo widespread unease across Europe.
British Hold Line as German Attacks Fail Southeast of Cambrai
London reports the repulse of fresh German assaults southeast of Cambrai with no ground regained. Germans failed to push beyond Vendhuile despite local attacks, meeting heavy British fire and suffering for their effort.
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London
Cambrai
Byng
Vendhuile
Field Marshal
Haig
Vendhufle
Propos d Frat Law Is To Be Discussed
For the purpose of discussing the proposed apple packing and grading bill a meeting of the fruit growers of Frederick county will be held in the city court house on next Monday afternoon December 3 at 3 oclock. Every fruit grower is requested to be present at this most important meeting. JOHN THWAITE President.
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Frederick County
City Court House
John Thwaite
Fast Southern Train Wreck Near Boligee
Reports say fast train No 2 on the Alabama Great Southern Railroad was wrecked near Boligee Alabama. Local railroad officials admitted the wreck but offered no details. The train connects Cincinnati and New Orleans and is among the fastest in the south.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Boligee
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Large Crowd For Minstrels Tonight At Local Auditorium
A large advance sale of tickets indicates heavy turnout for a minstrel show by local talent at the Rouse Fire Company auditorium tonight. The event, announced with promise of a fine performance, is expected to draw many from Winchester, Virginia. For sale a dropheading machine $53 with attachments, sold due to relocation. call 214 Mast Lane Avenue, Winchester.
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Rouse Fire Company
Mast Lane
Winchester
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