Plan for arbitration to settle coal strike proposed
A delegation from Chicago left for Washington with a plan for national arbitration on the coal strike. Union leaders would order miners to return to work on a 14 percent wage increase, with a binding ruling by a national arbitration committee. Ancient views warn that Ohio and western Pennsylvania settlements would follow Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Springfield
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Frank Farrington
Coal cars released after federal order in rail dispute
An official from the United States Railroad Administration said eight carloads of coal seized by a railroad from local dealers were not diverted. The coal remains on tracks awaiting release. one dealer, Samuel L. Laren, has received a release for one of six cars. The Fuel Administration aims to prevent excess stock while ensuring essential industries have enough coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Dee
Employers’ Association
Detroit Edison Company
United States Railroad Administration
Federal Fuel Administration
Samuel L. Laren
Fuel Administration
Men Sought for Lutheran Bible Class Tomorrow Morning
The Men's Bible Class invites men who do not attend Sunday School to join a session tomorrow at 9 30 in the men's hall beside the church. Spirits and services expected to be uplifting.
Veteran Printer Edward Heist Laid To Rest
Funeral services for Edward Heist retired printer who died at Memorial Hospital after a fracture were held at his sister Mrs Maggie Baker’s home on South Main Street. The Rev Dr J H W Lacy of the Presbyterian Church officiated and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Dr A D Henkel Kline William Forney W 93 White Frank H Taylor and A L Green among the bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Theist
Memorial Hospital
Maggie Baker
South Main Street
J HW Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Heist
Mount Hebron
A. D. Henkel
Kline
William Forney
W. 93 White
Frank H. Taylor
A. L. Green
Coningsby Dawson to Speak at Handley Lecture
British soldier novelist Coningsby Dawson, famed for bravery, will headline the Handley lecture at the Empire Theatre on Tuesday night at 8 30. He discusses Germany Revisited, based on travels after the armistice, in a nonwar observational talk. Seats will be reserved on stage if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coningsby Dawson
Empire Theatre
Germany
R. Gray Williams
Handley Board
Common Council
Winchester
England
Virginia
Ward
Saleh
Oregon
Carle Abrams
RUM ANG WILL FLOW IN ST. LOUIS
Federal Judge Faris granted a temporary injunction halting enforcement of the wartime Prohibition act as to whiskey and wine. A separate notice invites a supper hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary at Parish House, W Water St., December 6 from 6 to 8 pm with 75 cent supper, public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
ST. Louis, Mo
Faris
United States District Court
District Attorney
Internal Revenue Collector
Section B
Woman's Auxiliary
W. Water St
Amateurs sought for drama club in Winchester town
An amateur actor with fifteen years in first class companies seeks interested people to join a dramatic club in Winchester. Elocution makeup and stage business offered free to talented amateurs. Address O care Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Care Star
Special sale of 100 acres timberland near water
Hansbrough and Carter advertise 100 acres of fine saw timber totaling 250000 feet with water nearby for mill use. They promote quick, cheap sale and invite inquiries for insurance loans and real estate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Northern Va Power Co Briefly Shuts Off Sunday
A notice from Northern Virginia Power Co indicates a scheduled service interruption this Sunday from 2 to 4 PM. The outage affects customers in the region served by the utility and aims to perform maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Va, Power CO
Carranza Troops Fire On Obregon Supporters at Pachuca
AP dispatch from Washington reports that Carranza forces fired on Obregon supporters as General Obregon spoke in Pachuca Hidalgo during his campaign for president. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Mexico City
Carranza
Pachuca
Fof
Christmas Savings Club Opens Enrollment for 1920
Farmers and Citizens National Bank of Winchester announces 1919 Christmas Savings Club checks mailed December 9 and opens enrollment for 1920. The program offers popular savings classes with the chance to receive checks next Christmas. bank promotes Shenandoah Valley’s first such savings system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Veadants National Bank
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Unsettled Weather Forecast For North and Mid Atlantic
The Weather Bureau predicts unsettled weather for the North and Middle Atlantic states for the week beginning Monday. Fresh fronts may bring variable rain and cooler conditions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weathity Bureau
Northand Middle Atlantic
F R Crane Jeweler Promises Honest Prices and Satisfaction
The advertisement from F R Crane Jeweler at 5 Main Street pledges high grade jewelry at fair prices with no profiteering. It promises customer satisfaction on every purchase.
Allies Demand German Signature on Peace Protocol
Paris reports that the supreme council drafted a note demanding Germany sign the peace protocol or face military measures. The note, kept secret, is described as firmly worded, and discussions with Germany are expected to conclude. London notes outline possible occupation of Essen by British and Belgian forces and of Frankfort by French and American troops if coercive measures proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
Supreme Council of
Rhineland
London
Essen
Frankfort
Empire premiere includes Hart film and short subjects
A fragment notes an Empire showing tonight featuring the Hart picture alongside a program of short subjects after several Saturdays at q5 could not be completed. The item references screenings and associated titles in a compact program listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Empire
Winchester Cold Storage Workers Header Laborers
Workers at Winchester Cold Storage Company are listed in a dated notice segment showing laborers and staff roles. The fragment notes employees linked to storage operations and facility duties within a regional job assignment column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Cold Storage Company
President in Good Condition, Says Dr Dercum
Dr Francis X Dercum visited the White House and reported the President in good condition. He declined to issue a formal statement, noting Senator Fall had already spoken for him yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Francis X. Dercum
Philadelphia
White House
Fall
New Mexico
Jenkins case bail dispute stirs State Department denials
Secretary Lansing denied rumors that the State Department urged Mexico City officials to secure bond for Jenkins. He said official word had not been given and an inquiry is underway to find who arranged the release. The note mentions the Jenkin s case and the unclear source of the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Farrington
Lansing
Denyine
State Department
Mexico City
Bond
Jenkins
Meeting of Turner Ashby Chapter Held at President’s Residence
A Turner Ashby Chapter meeting is scheduled at the president’s residence Mrs Holmes Conrad, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The notice calls for attendance by chapter members at the Fortenderacy under the Moon? agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ashby
Tonflederacy
Holmes Conrad
Youth given reform school sentence with conditions
A 15 year old boy was sentenced to three years of hard labor in a reform school for breaking into a storeroom and stealing a khaki shirt. The judge suspended the term with strict conditions including daily school attendance, weekly police reports, and periodic movement checks during vacations. If he completes the three years, he may be discharged as cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Talbot
Justice Talbot
Reform School
Hugh S. Duffey
John Kerr Public Schools
Last Rites Held for Mr John N Bell
Funeral services for John N. Bell retired Winchester merchant who died after brief illness were held at his North Main Street residence. Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy and Rev. A. A. Kelly led the service with Presbyterian Church choir. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers included William C. Marshall and doctors A D Henkel P W Boyd and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Bell
Winchester
North Main Street
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
Bell
A. A. Kelly
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Hebron
William C. Marshall
A. D. Henkel
P. W. Boyd
A. L. Green
G. O
John S. Mille
Elks Memorial Service Notice for December Seventh
Notice to all Elks members to attend memorial services at the Elks' Home at 2 30 p m on Sunday December 7. The meeting is led by Waseresis exalted ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Waseresis Fixalted Ruler
Boy Scouts of America meeting hours listed
The guidance for parents notes the prompt opening and closing hours for the Boy Scout Building. Weekdays 7:30 to 10:00 pm Sundays 2:00 to 5:00 pm and 5:30 to 10:00 pm Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00 am and 7:30 to 10:30 pm Holidays follow Saturday hours. Assistant Scoutmaster Paul L Wassey signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Young Bride Is Locked in Jail Over Man and Wife Charge
Mrs. Sadie Nichols Haines, a recent bride, was arrested in a rooming house after the night clerk alerted police. She allegedly registered with a man as his wife and was found in a disrobed state. The case was deferred to Monday as police investigate a $40 cash check tied to her sister and possible involvement in a nearby hold-up. A colored girl and another woman are also being questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Nichols Haines
Armek
Wron
Armel
Christmas Checks Issued By Bank Club Members
The Christmas Cash Club will mail checks Monday December 58 to members with on time payments. Those behind will receive checks later. New club year 1920 opens for enrollment after December 15 with five weekly payments of 10¢ 25¢ 50c $1 or $2.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Ad Slogan
An old bank advertisement from Shenandoah Valley National Bank features the slogan Where Savings Are Safe highlighting the institution's trust in protecting depositors.
Help Wanted Machine Telpers and Millwrights
Help wanted for machine telpers back tiders and millwrights. Call or phone A Montgomery, Supt Paper and Board Co., Halltown, W Va. 4-1p-6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Supt Paper and Board Co
Halltown
W. Va
Woolen and cotton hose sale at Little Joe's store
Advertisement notes a shipment of men s woolen and cotton half hose with sale prices from 15 to 3 5 cents. Also advertises a wanted to buy one karat diamond at Habic s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Joe's
Habic
Turkeys Guineas Chickens and Eggs RAN LER
Hp ALBIN ran in a mixed poultry race with turkeys guineas and chickens. The entry list mentions W Tieea Street and a total stake of £2 1s 1d with a light betting tide.
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Albin
Death shocks Clarksburg as Charles M. Hart dies
Charles Matthew Hart prominent West Virginia manufacturer and civic leader died suddenly at his Clarksburg home from heart disease after kidney trouble. He led Hart Brothers' machine shop and held bank stock positions. Survived by wife Bruce Hyde, children Charles Robert William and Mary, with funeral held in Clarksburg.
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Charles Matthew Hart
Central
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Hart
Potentinia
Repw
Republican Party
Minn
Benjamin
Hart Brothers
West End
Ira Hart
Charles M Hart
Norelea
Ira
Mary Neely Hart
West Virginia University
University of Athens
Ohio
Cornell University
K. Hart
West Virginia Bank
Mr. Hlatt
Nancy DuBois
Wheeling
Bruce Hyde
Winchester
John P
Mary Elizabeth Hyde
Clarksburg Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Hll
United Commercial Travelers
Phi Delta Theta Lobes
John
Charleston
Mos
Lucy Hart Wilson
Washington, D. C
Charles
Robert
Wiliam
Mary
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U. S
Railroad Administration
American Wholesale Coal Association
Garfield
Guarfield
The
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Garranza
Showalter
F. R. Crane Jeweler
Main Street
Wap
Minu
Eus
Bocome
Wall Rovenumicnl
Ule
H. R. Jones Co
East Water Street
Lad
MR. M. Bell
Boy Scouts of America
Paul L. Wassey
Istant
Young Bride
Sadie Haines
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Chas.m. Hart
Harry W
William V. and
Newton Hyde
Boston
Mass
Mr. Hart
John Ps Hyde
Apples
Sam Haines
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