United States Rights in Peace Talks After German Proposals
Washington reports Britain will decide the Entente reply to Germany's peace suggestions. Wilson aims to act for peace but will seek full information from diplomatic channels before any formal move. Officials note US rights under international law support speaking openly about ending the war without offending others.
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The
Star
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Duma
Italy
England
Wilson
America
United States
State Department
Watt
Spon
Arthur Henderson
British War Council
Thief Surrenders After Swallowing Diamond in Chicago
Jim Williams, once jailed for stealing a $10,000 diamond and $7,000 lavallier in Dallas in 1915, swallowed the gem to hide it when pursued. He was recaptured in Chicago and faces return to Texas prison. The Diamond remains lodged in his stomach as officers prepare to extradite.
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The
Star
Chicago
Jim Williames
Texas
Williams
Dallas
Grafonola models sold for Christmas at Seals Music Store
Deutschland Germany's merchant submarine carries a Columbia Grafonola to entertain troops on perilous trips. A Baby Grand Electric Columbia Grafonola sits in President Wilson's private parlor. Grafonolas used on Government Special Train and now on all Southern Pacific trains. Prices range from 15 to 350 dollars in oak and mahogany. Seals Music Store offers delivery of four Grafonolas for Christmas.
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Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Southern Pacific Railroad
SEAL
No Services At Market St Church
Owing to injuries to Rev. Harry G. Spencer the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will hold no services tomorrow. Sunday school will meet at 2 o'clock. The pastor remains at home with chest injuries after a horse incident but is not believed to be seriously hurt.
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Harry G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Spencer
Spencer
Miss Ida Trenary Dead in Warren County
A message from White Post Virginia reports the death of 43 year old Miss Ida Trenary early today at her home near Ashby Station Warren County After several weeks illness she is survived by two brothers Fenton and Singleton Trenary and one sister Miss May Trenary with family ties in Winchester.
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Ida Trenary
Warren
The
Star Today
White Post
Ashby Station
Warren County
Miss Trenary
Messrs
Fenton
S‘ngle
Trenary
Miss May Trenary
Winchester
Notice of Return and Settlement of Accounts
Dr. F I McClure plans to return to Pennsylvania on December 20. Public notice requests all persons owing balances to settle claims at once. Signed by Drs. B W Miller and F I McClure.
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F. I. McClure
Pennsylvania
Tym
B. W. Miller
Conference of Representatives of Belligerents Discusses Peace
The text notes that a conference of representatives of the belligerents could be feasible without weakening either side's standing at home or in the international arena, signaling possible progress toward diplomacy.
Evangelist Westies Seeks Converts With Final Sermon
Last night Rev Mr Westies announced a special sermon for those who profess conversion during the camp. He will reserve much of the middle block for new converts and urge unconverted readers to attend. The final service begins about 7 pm Sunday with high expectations that many will decide for Christ.
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Ta E
Westies
Bank stock for sale in Baltimore prompts high taxes
For sale offers 1 to 100 shares of the MER CHANTS MECHANICS FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Baltimore with dividends 514 to 512 percent and tax free status. Also available are 6 percent land bonds in denominations of 600 and 1009 dollars.
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Merchants-Mechanics First National Bank of Baltimore
Baltimore City
Hansbrough & Carter
Billik May Seek Pardon After Confession Implicates Witness
Chicago reports Herman Billik, convicted of murder nine years ago, may gain clemency today. Father O Callahan appeals to state board of pardons to allow the witness who testified against Billik to testify under oath again after confessing he lied.
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Chicago
Herman Billik
Wallows
State Board of Pardons
P. J. O’callahan
Catholic University of Washington
Billi
hiBs
Bob
O’callahan
Billik
Recent County Real Estate Conveyances Noted
The county clerk has admitted several deed records including an executor deed transferring a New Middletown lot to Claude F Massie for 12 dollars, a Dinges family transfer to F H Galliday for 10 dollars, a 26 acre sale from R Lee Wilson to H B Sell for 2200 dollars, and partial interest transfers between Taylor H Jefferson and Georgia L Dodd totaling one half of 108 acres for 1 dollar.
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W. H. Dinges
Claude F., Massie
New Middletown
D. B. Dinges
F. H. Galliday
R. Lee Wilson
H. B. Sell
Taylor H. Jefferson
Georgia L. Dodd
For Sale Todd Check Protector
Classified sale notice offers a Todd check protector in good condition for $10 cash. Original cost was $86. Interested buyers directed to Star Office for purchase.
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Todd
Star Office
Lew Wallace Autobiography in VRE Library
The Handley library holds two volumes of General Lew Wallace’s Autobiography, finishing in 1864 and published after his 1906 death. It covers his Indiana birth in 1827, early schooling, love of reading, Mexican War service, and shifts from Whig to Democrat, with a focus on his marriage and family.
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Handley Library
Lew Wallace
South
India
Fair God
Covington
Indiana
Peter Parley
Lew
Mexico
Drake
Rio Grande River
Taylor
Jefferson Davis
Sount le
Hel Drake
Buena Vista
War Department
Whig Party
Whigs
Wife shooter ten goes to prison for a year
Jurors in the circuit court find Eugene B. Ritter guilty of shooting his wife and fix his punishment at one year. A motion for a new trial is not pressed. Ritter has already served about four months and will receive one third off for good behavior, resulting in roughly four months additional incarceration.
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Eugene BP. Ritter
Harry R. Kern
Ritter
Jee Whiting
El'e
T. R. Cather
Christmas Cash Club enrolls at Shenandoah Valley Bank
Tonight at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank potential members can enroll in the Christmas Cash Club for the coming year. Four classes offer weekly payments with fixed payouts and interest if paid promptly, including a top tier of 50 dollars payout for the 4th class.
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The
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Tire deal offers free inner tubes with purchases
A Winchester Virginia dealer advertises a contract with Miler Tires offering a free inner tube with every tire as a Christmas gift through January 1. Tires are guaranteed for five thousand miles with satisfactory adjustment if they fail to reach that threshold. The offer is valid at 7 West Piccadilly Street, Winchester, Va.
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West Piccadilly Street
Winchester
Christmas Savings Club Opens at Winchester Bank
Christmas Savings Club at Farmers & Merchants National Bank in Winchester Virginia announces new membership. Enroll now for best service and prompt handling of deposits. Featured in the Moling & Seal advertisement on the fourth page.
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Christmas Savings Club
Farmers & Merchants’ Nat Tank
Winchester
Iptf
Carranza Armies Pressed as Villa Forces Advance
Reports from El Paso indicate Carranza’s forces are being drafted by revolutionists in both north and south. Villa’s main army nears the northern city of Torreon while Diaz's rebel force seizes Esperanza rail hub near Mexico City and pushes Carranzistas toward the capital. Villista agents claim retreating guards will free prisoners and warn of a raid on Chihuahua City. Lozing border rumors also say looting by Carranza loyalists in Chihuahua City.
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EL Paso
Tex
Carranza
Villa
Toreon
Mexico City
Diaz
Esperanza
Villista
Chihuahua City
Meérgufa
Wheat Dips Several Cents Amid Peace Talks Influence
In Winchester wheat slipped about 10 1 4 cents per bushel, easing from 1 66 to 1 55 1 4. The drop reflects subdued market mood linked to peace talks in Europe and marks a roughly 40 cent fall from the peak winter price. Flour prices also declined by about 1.50 per barrel.
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Europe
Winchester
Submarine H-8 Sustains Little Damage After Grounding
Navy reports the submarine H-8 grounded on the California coast during a storm with little damage. The vessel is intact and can be pulled off the bar by a tug if weather remains favorable. Officers and twenty men aboard are safe.
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Washington
California
Navy Department
O P Grove and Mids Caugh Wed in Philadelphia
Announcement of the marriage of O P Grove a Winchester merchant and Mrs Mattie Daugh of Belhaven North Carolina took place in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on Wednesday Grove left Winchester earlier that week and the couple reportedly wed by appointment in Philadelphia Details from relatives remain scarce Grove a prominent Winchester businessman and widow of his first wife Miss Rosenberger will reside at his South Main Street home The bride formerly ran a millinery business and worked with Grove Brothers department store in Winchester Friends in Winchester welcome her return Also an advertisement offers a Limousine body for a 7 passenger Studebaker by J Mack Noonan's Livery.
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O. P. Grove
North Min Street
Mattie Daugh
Belthaven
N. C
Philadelphia
Grove
Winchester
Miss Daugh
Miss Rosenberger
South Main Street
Grove Brothers
Highest price paid at H. W. Sea Bright's
Highest price paid at H. W. Sea Bright's, see them first. Local ad notes 16 16 4t with emphasis on value and prompt attention.
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H. & W. Seabright’s
Council Plans Public Health Protection After Resignations
The Winchester Common Council held a special session led by President J H Snyder to review sanitary concerns and a joint health report. The focus was protecting residents from a recent typhoid outbreak and addressing unsanitary earth closets amid potential measures and physician input.
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Common Council
J. H. Snyder
Ar Tnt
A.T. Jones
Sanitary Committed
Winchester
Earth
Chance to Earn Xmas Money for Clean-up Week Prizes
Five dollars three dollars and one dollar will be awarded as first second and third prizes for the best improvement of any premises during clean-up week. Send pictures to Mrs L H Hyde with name before noon December 22. Pictures need not be of your own premises.
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L. H. Hyde
Three Couples Are Married Here
Three couples were married yesterday in the corp office by Clerk J B Beves. The couples include Q Olenn Van Haas and Ev Blanche Watson of Winchester. Frank Carper and Firs ence E Royston of Clarke County Virginia also wed. The grooms' occupations include a cabret baker and a salesman. Charles Meyers of Berkeley County West Virginia married Burnia Green of this city.
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Corp
J. B. Beves
Q. Olenn van Haas
Blanche Watson
Winchester
Greelg de
Tennessee
Frank Carper
Berkeley County
West Virginia
Burnia Green
Turkey Dinner 50c At Dillis Greek Restaurant
A Sunday turkey dinner offer is advertised at Dillis Greek Restaurant managed by three proprietors. The notice highlights a 50 cent price and promotes the turkey inner dish.
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Dillis & 3 Proprietors
Winchester Man Receives Army Reserve Appointment
Dr. R. J. Shull of Winchester has been appointed as a surgeon in the Army Reserve Corps with the rank of lieutenant. He will travel to Fort Sill for examinations and to complete requirements.
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R. J. Shull
Shull
Winchester
War Department
Army Reserve Corps
Fort Silt
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Moling & Seal
Mids Caugh
Studebaker
J. Mack Noonan
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Baker
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First Ward
Perimeter Company
New York
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