Government probes car sharks in price manipulation scheme
Government investigations reveal evidence of crime in alleged conspiracy to inflate commodity prices. DoJ and district attorney plan Midwest visits to gather details on car sharks insiders and railroad officials. President may push legislation to curb prices while embargo talks unfold and rail lines halt westbound freight.
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The
Star
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
Frank Anderson
Boston
Carroll Todd
Middle West
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Mexicans Demand Pay in Silver Spark Tension Across Border
El Paso reports large troop patrols along the Rio Grande after rumors of a Carranza garrison revolt in Juarez. Pay controversy over silver versus paper money fuels unrest as British and U S agents investigate linked killings near Chihuahua City and by Villistas amid a broader cross border anxiety.
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EL Paso
Tex
Rio Grande
Carranza
Juarez
William Snyman
Chihuahua City
United States
Howard Gray
Foster
Villistas
Snyman
Fle
Con W. B. Snyman
Philadelphia
Funeral services for Mrs Anderson in Mount Hebron Chapel
The funeral for Juliet ta R. Anderson, wife of Ferdinand B. Anderson, occurred yesterday afternoon at Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel. A large Winchester and Frederick County attendance paid tribute to her character as wife mother and devout Christian. Rev. J. H. Anderson led the service with hymns by a selected choir. Interment was in the family lot with pallbearers Howard Shockey John I. Sloat Lewis Miller George A. Windell Porter Hayslett and Robert F. Brill junior members of the community.
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Julietta R. Anderson
Ferdinand B. Anderson
East Monmouth Street
Winchester
Frederick
Anderson
Mount Hebron Cemetery
J. H. Anderson
Shenandoah County
Messrs
Howard Shockey
John I. Sloat
Lewis Miller
George A. Windell
Porter Hayslett
Robert F. Brill
Scout Troop 1 Meeting Tonight at Scoutmaster Home
A brief troop gathering is planned at the scoutmaster's house tonight at 6 45 o clock. Attendees are advised to attend promptly for a short but important session.
Soldiers Report Border Trench Battle Review and Rest
A staff correspondent details a trench battle on the border with 22 000 troops, a draw after heavy shellfire, and a weekend rest period. South Dakotans and Virginia units forged bonds during mutual visits as rumors spread of orders home for the First and Second regiments.
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Brownsville
Tex
Sie
Company I
San Benito
South Dakota
Virginia
Parker
Spillman
Ford Touring Car Cheap 1916 Model at Rouss Garage
Cheap 1916 Ford touring car available at Rouss Garage. Quick buyer gets a great bargain on this economical vehicle.
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Rouss
Greece Facing Blockade as Allies Fear War Entrant
Reports from London and Athens indicate a Greek port blockade and rising unrest as Greece may align with Germany. British French Russian Italian colonies are evacuating and Greek military activities intensify amid tensions. Berlin claims 3000 Romanian prisoners and 26 guns seized on the Alt river after Bucharest fell.
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the Star
London
Greece
Germany
Porte
Athens
Berlin
Alt River
German War Office
Bucharest
Regular meeting of fisborg Camp Friday
The notice calls a regular meeting of fisborg Camp Friday on December 8. Election of officers will be held and all members are urged to attend. R Bruce Capper, Clerk.
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Fisborg Camp
R. Bruce Capper
Roanoke Hosts Rural Society Meeting and Elections
The Roanoke rural society convention closed with a plan to choose a site for the next gathering, eyeing Lynchburg or Roanoke as permanent HQ. Purcell McCue was named president, succeeding S W Mietcher, who resignation followed a Pennsylvan ia horticulture post. Roanoke’s growth, including a new marble city hall and extensive banking and manufacturing, drew praise from locals.
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Lynchburg
Roanoke
Purcell McCue
Greenwood
8. W. Mietcher
Fishersville
University of Pennsylvania
T. N. Thompson
Harrisonburg
3. S. Guerrant
Calloway
A. W. Drinkard
Blacksburg
John C. Cather
Winchester
C. A. Greene
Ivy
G. Henkel
Staunton
F. G. Adams
Ray Robinson
B. C. Moomaw
Covlington
Avon
John E. Walker
Salem
H. C. Wysor
Dublin
John Wood
Linden
Larrick
A. Shubert
G. S. Ralston
Zirkle
Crozet
William F. Massey
W. Woollen
Union Tabernacle revival draws bankers and locals
Rev Luther Bridgers conducts a revival at the Union Tabernacle with Mr Stapleton and Mrs Bridgers. The Owen Brewery Glove Factory workforce attends in force. Bank officials and directors plan to join next Monday night as the event draws wide local interest.
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Luther Bridgers
O. W. Stapleton
Stapleton
Christ
Jesus Christ
Heaven
Hell
Christmas Savings Club Opens in Winchester VA Bank
The Christmas Savings Club by Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Winchester VA invites readers to open an account for membership starting December 1 1916. It promotes the club as the originator of the savings scheme in the Shenandoah Valley with emphasis on banking services.
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Christmas Savings Club
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Winchester,va
Shéhandoah Valley
Sprtt
Christmas Savings Club to pay out December 11
The Christmas Savings Club depositors of 1916 will receive their checks by mail Monday December 11. All members who paid in $5.00 will get checks. bring checks to the bank to cash or deposit. New 1917 membership opens Saturday night December 9. Farmers & Merchants Natal.
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Christmas Savings Club
Farmers & Merchants Natal
Christmas Sale at Presbyterian Church Fundraiser
A Christmas sale of fancy articles will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday December 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual luncheon is postponed until after the holidays. Bids are wanted to quarry 600 yards of stone for the County Roads through J W Britton and upt. of County Roads.
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J. W. Bt
Clean-Up Week Aims to Sterilize City Before Christmas
The week of December 11 14 urges Winchester residents to clean yards alleys basements and storerooms to curb typhoid germs and make Salem Massachusetts area safer. City wagons will handle garbage on regular collection days and Civic League offers prizes for the best improvement photos.
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Winchester
Salem
Maas
Civic League
Lewis H. Hyde
Dr Peter MacQueen Examines Mexico In Lecture
Dr Peter MacQueen delivered an illustrated lecture on Mexico drawing a large audience. The Handley lecture highlighted his travels and views on Diaz, land reform, and Mexican governance as he recounted the country’s recent history and issues.
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Mexico
Peter MacQueen
Handley
MacQueen
Handley Board
R. G. Wiliams
Mar
Balkans
Cuba
Philippines
Marne
Paris
Diaz
Christmas Gift Spotlight at Tiffany of Winchester
Lost pair of tortoise-shell spectacles reported Monday with a reward at the Star office. See R. A. Denny for gifts and style options.
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Golg
Pearl
Star
Tiffany
Winchester
R. A. Denny
Star Office
Spee
City Manager Elected and Council Clerk Plan Adopted
The Common Council abolished the city auditor office and elected City Manager Field as clerk of the Council. Mayor Ward proposed the manager be clerk and auditor with no extra pay, allowed to appoint a clerk for up to 50 dollars monthly. The city will hire an expert accountant for audits at 26 dollars per audit, totaling 75 to 100 dollars yearly. This plan aims for efficiency and relies on the auditor of public accounts for state status. Also notices seek a County Superintendent of Roads for Frederick county with civil engineering and state experience, plus an oyster supper fundraiser at Bryarly’s School House on December 15 16. Public invited.
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Common Council
Ward
Strick
Elity
Iity
Edward Haines
Udi
MacAnager Field
Piblic
Virginia
Catheli Fh
J. F. Ward
Parents Day Set At Christ Church Sunday School
Sunday school plans to have as many as 26 parents of members present for Parents Day. A social for members will be held Saturday night in the parish house from seven to nine. The Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Cash Club begins Saturday night Dec 6 with accounts open any time through Jan 1 1917.
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Christ Church
Paristy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Dee
Miss Kremer Announces Clearance Sale of Hats
A compact notice announces Miss Kremer's clearance sale of all hats. The item references a cash club opening Saturday night December 16 at the Shenandoah Vale National Bank and notes tax payment deadlines for December 12 1916.
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Clearence Sale of
Miss Kremer
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
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Wire
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Grefre
Fruit Society
W. P. Massey
T. W. Steck
Frederic County
Albemarle
C. Purcell- McCue
the Rural Society
Roanoke Hospitality
Horticultural Society
Oke’s , Pth of
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Tabernacle
Clean Up ‘Association
Xmas
Glerk
Frederick County
Phil H. Gold
Bryarly’s
Sheniandoah Vale ‘Ey National Bank
Potersa
Rae
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