$33 000 in Bonds Lost By Big Bank
A Winchester bank discovered after a routine check that $33 000 in Liberty bonds sent to Washington for conversion had disappeared. The error traced to a Baltimore package overfilled with bonds, later returned after notification. Bonds were redistributed, then found and returned to the Baltimore bank. The article notes the benefit of registering government bonds for theft protection.
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Big Bank
Treasury Department
Winichester
Commercial and Savings Bank
Washington
Baltimore ‘Bank
Winchester Bank
Besc
John S Stoat
Baltimore Bank
Baltimore
United States
Treasury
Garbage Collection Schedule Update Notice
A city notice states that garbage will be collected on Friday and Saturday this week and that, after this period, collection will return to regular days. The message is brief and addresses residents about changes to pickup timing.
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Ready for Delivery
Subscrib ers are urged to call and settle for bonds promptly as the Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces delivery of Fourth Liberty Loan bonds. No waiting at Woodward's Barber Shop 7 N Main St with three first barbers available.
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THE
Shenandoah
Valley Natl Ip-tt
BANK
Woodward’s
N. Main
Cummins Plan to Send Senators to Paris Voted Down
The Senate committee on foreign relations rejected Cummins plan to send a committee of senators to Paris to observe the peace conference developments. The move, proposed by Republican Senator Cummins on opening day of Congress, failed to advance.
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The
Star
Washington
Dec
Congress
Cummins
Paris
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Important Meeting of Friendship Fire Company Tonight
Important meeting of Friendship Fire Company scheduled for 7 30 and all members urged to attend. Captain Harry Hardy notes officials and attendees should be present for the gathering.
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Friendship Fire Company
Ala Gnembres
Omer Ip
Harry Hardy
Yanks Resting On Hun Soil In Occupation Drive
The American army rested today after three days toward the Rhine. The head forces are beyond Bitburg, sixteen miles north of Treves, advancing about 12 miles daily as reinforcements pour into Treves and nearby areas. Local population remains silent as the troops move in.
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Army OF Occupation
Gerimang
Ahine
Bitbure
Trevés
Treves
Roumania Offers Pershing Medal Ship In With U. S. Forces
The British transport Orca docked at the foot of west Fifteenth street and the Hudson river bringing 1,924 American troops. The soldiers were immediately taken to Camp Millis.
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Roumania
U. S
Star
New York
Orca
West Fifteenth Street
Hudson River
Camp Millis
King Ferdinand Seeks Pershing Admiration Token
The War Department announced that King Ferdinand of Roumania asked General Pershing, commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces, to act as a token of sincere admiration and friendship. The request was conveyed this afternoon.
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Washington
King Ferdinand of
Property listings near Winchester offer multiple farms
A letter from TM. L. Fultz Real Estate offers several Frederic k county properties: 174 acre limestone farm near town with good water and fences, 16 acre orchard with annual yield around 1400, 106 acre farm 2 miles from Winchester with orchards and running water, and a 3000 dollar house with central location. Prices range from 3200 to 20000 dollars.
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Valley Pike
Winchester
Bath
Frederick County
Fair House
L. Fultz
Real
Hicks Motor Co Takes Over Willys Overland Agency
Hicks Motor Co takes over the Overland agency and will handle the Willys Overland line with several new economy cars ready for immediate delivery. Showroom cars available at the corner of Main and streets. They also operate Reuss Garage offering 24 hour service, tires, tubes, storage and repair work. Hudson Super Six for sale, nearly new, apply to Star.
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Oldsmobile
Hick’s Motor Co
Main Sts
Niow
Reuss
Adriatic Sails With Soldiers' Escort From Liverpool
The Adriatic sailed from Liverpool for York with a detachment of U S Army officers and 2 213 enlisted men. General March, chief of the Army Staff, announced the movement this afternoon.
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Ditelalate
United States Army
Liverpool
York
General March
Army
Nomination of Carter Glass for Treasury Secretary
Washington December 5 The Senate received President Wilson's nomination of Representative Carter Glass of Lynchburg Virginia to be secretary of the treasury succeeding William G McAdoo Glass declined to comment until the nomination is acted upon He was not nominated to succeed McAdoo as director general of railroads by the President today
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Carter Glass
Lymichburg
United States Treasury
Wlliam G. McAdoo
Glass
Rocuss
McAdoo
Ensign Ryan Transferred to Battleship Kansas
Ensign H. Ryan of this city, recently promoted from enlisted ranks, has been transferred to the battleship Kansas of the Atlantic fleet. He previously served on the Kansas and was shipwrecked twice or thrice during U boats attacks, with a prior mishap months ago but no serious injuries.
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Laude H. Ryan
United States Navy
Kansas
Attlantic
Ensign Ryan
Luckenbach
Tyler
Army man granted favorable discharge from Camp Custer unit
A United States Army member who enlisted in May received an honorable discharge. He served with the ambulance corps at Camp Custer in Michigan. Ceeeee B Goss is mentioned in connection with the discharge.
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United States Army
Camp Custer
Mich
Ceeeee B
Goss
United States Expands Aid to Greece by 23.8 Million
Washington reports a new aid package of 23,764,036 dollars to Greece, bringing total Greek assistance to 29,554,036 dollars and overall aid commitments to 8,220,340,702 dollars.
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Greece
Miss Katie O Rear Dies in Washington After Paralysis
Miss Katie W. O Rear daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Jesse O Rear died in Washington on Wednesday after a year long illness of paralysis She had lived in Washington 25 years Her body will be brought to Winchester and burial set at Mount Hebron Cemetery A Washington minister will officiate She was a member of the Methodist Church She was sister of Mrs Ri B O Rear of Clearbrook and Miss Frances and Bettie O Rear of Washington
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Katie W. O'Rear
Jesse O Rear
Washington
Winchester
Will
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Methodist Church
Mise O'Rear
Ri. B O'Rear
Clearbrook
Frances
Bettie O'Rear
Berlin Crisis Deepens as Germany’s New Republic Quarrels
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Daily Express reports Berlin’s new republic in turmoil with two main perils. Premier Eisner leads a Bavaria driven separation effort toward a south German federation, threatening the German confederation. Meanwhile Berlin’s soviet and executive feud, with extremists amid a shifting power balance, adds to the political instability. A small classified note seeks a reliable woman for general housework at 20 Peyton St.
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Sitar
London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Datty Express
Elec
Socialist Party
Kurt Eismer
Bavaria
Wurtemburg
Bismarck
Peyton St
President Wilson to Visit Pope in Rome
President Wilson plans a visit to Pope Benedict during his Rome stay. He will proceed from the American embassy to the Vatican and will be hosted by the king and queen at the Quirinal. Lost pocketbook offered reward at Star office.
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Rome
Wilson
Pope Benedict
Vatican
Quirinal
Hot Drinks at Asco Drug Store Ad
Wanted boys as carriers all year position Call at Star office for details. Asco Drug Store offers hot drinks advertised in the notice seeking youthful delivery help.
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ASCO
Asco Drug Store
Star Office
100000 Navy Men To Quit
Washington announces the Navy Department will release about 100000 sailors, twenty percent of active forces. No foreign water personnel will be discharged until return home, and dismissals at home require evidence of non essential need. Naval schools finish courses by year start. special schools may continue and be recommissioned in the reserve corps.
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Washington
United States Naval
Navy Department
Daniel
Not Guilty Prince Pleads Not Guilty in Interview
London reports an interview published by the Daily Mirror in which the former crown prince of Germany says neither the ex-kaiser nor he should be punished by the Allies. He denies involvement in starting the war, calls the terms imposed on Germany crushing and unfair, and asserts he did not revel in bloodshed.
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London
Germany
Miars Today
Ie A
Des
New High School Military Training Uniforms Adopted
City School Board starts military drill for high school boys with forty enrollees. Uniforms from Philadelphia firm fitted for all, though training is optional. Girls receive calisthenics and Red Cross activities as part of home economics program during this period.
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Ty Jacob Reeds Sonk
Philadelphia
Meze
Rywn
Haynes
Heckman
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Allies Eager To Try Bill In Allied Conference
London reports say views exchanged at the allied conference include use of the expulsion and trial proposals. President Wilson is believed to agree with the plan for an allied tribunal drawn from nations most harmed, to judge the Kaiser and others for international-law violations.
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the Star
London
Wilsom
Kaiser
British stopped vessels halt contraband war traffic
London December 6 Fifteen thousand ships carrying contraband of war were stopped by the tenth squadron first lord of the British fleet today Sir Eric declared that the sea power is our birthright and salvation of Great Britain
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London
Eric
Great Britain
Shenandoah Valley Academy closes 1918 football season
Shenandoah Valley Academy held its annual banquet after Thanksgiving to close the season. Despite influenza causing several cancellations, the team finished with three wins and one loss, led by captain elect T Saunders. Awards went to Jones, Criswell, McMullen, Arthur, R Saunders, and others.
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Doah Valley Academy
President Wilson Suffering A Slight Cold At Home
Wireless dispatch from New York reports President Wilson in his quarters resting due to a slight cold. The note mentions the battleship Pennsylvania and destroyer flotilla in the vicinity as part of ongoing movements along the fleet during the unsettled weather.
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Wilson
Ington
George Washington
Pennsylvania
Flotila
Scruggs Reported Gassed In Frontline Action
The item notes Robt Scruggs of the Chester Auto Sales Company received a telegram from 5 ton unit stating he had been gassed during a trip over the top with Private Scruggs from Charlottesville Virginia. The message indicates Howard Scruggs had not heard from him for a long period.
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Howard Scruggs
The
Chester Auto Sales Company
Scruggs
Company
Ana i French Hospital
I. Privete Scruggs
Charlottesville, Va
Christmas Club Opens for Membership in 1919
The Club for the year 1919 announces its open membership policy. Open on Saturday night December 14 and continuing until 1 A.M. Shenandoah Valley and BeBe Bank emphasize safety of savings under the slogan Where Savings Are Safe.
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Dee
Shenandoah Valley
BeBe
Bodies Returned From War Debated By Congress
The article notes that Congress will act to bring home all American war dead. General March states he cannot specify when transport of the bodies will begin.
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Congress
March
New American Monoplane Type Developed by War Department
Washington reports the development of a two seated monoplane by the War Department. In tests the craft reached 146 miles per hour with full military load and altitude of 26 006 feet with two passengers, surpassing European fighters. Mrs Lewis is at home in Winc Chambersburg, with Mr and Mrs Tacob Smith on South Second Street.
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Washington
War Department
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Intiuenza
Massanutten
RM. A
Woodberry Forest
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Criswell
McMullen
Arthur
Hammoud
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Hans
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