Britain Rejects German Peace Proposals
The British House of Commons announced that Germany's peace terms were rejected. Prime Minister Lloyd George said Britain would continue the war and would only negotiate if Germany accepted world peace terms. He noted the door remains ajar but conditions must be stated. Washington observers saw cautious hope in the premier's stance.
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the Star
London
Germany
Great Britain
House of Commons
Lloyd-George
England
Ngiend
Russia
France
Briand
Washington
Lansing
Losdanes
Wilson
Winchester Boys May Not Come Home Very Soon
The Winchester contingent of the Second Virginia Regiment may not return for the holidays. War Secretary Baker ordered 16 000 troops home, but Funston will decide who is exempt. The First Virginia Regiment is named, not the Second, delaying Winchester soldiers. Congressman Carter Glass lobbied for a return, aiding the Lynchburg unit. Meanwhile Company I will stay at the border for New Year and possibly June 6.
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Winchester
Virginia
Baker
Funston
Carter Glass
Lynchburg
Lynchburg Company
Congressman Glass
Death of Mrs. Thomas Cover at Angerona Winchester
Mrs. Thomas Cover died at 7 o clock this morning at Angerona on Fairmont Avenue in Winchester. Survived by husband two sons and five daughters twenty grandchildren. Born May 13 1841 married April 11 1865 moved to this county 1869 then Winchester 1886. Funeral is at 2 o'clock Thursday at the house with burial in Mount Hebron cemetery.
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Thomas Cover
Angerona
Fairmont Avenue
Messrs
Loring A. Cover
Baltimore
Thomas Cover, Jr
Philadelphia
Thomas W. Harrison
John M. Steck
Harry K. Russell
Robert McC. Glass
Harry, R. Kern
Warick C White Killed While Hunting Near Muskogee
Col Warwick C White of Winchester was accidentally killed by a gunshot while hunting near Muskogee Oklahoma. He had lived in Winchester with his wife at times and stayed at Mrs Nancy Coble's boarding house. The Muskogee Daily Phoenix reports the death occurred yesterday morning.
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W. Spott. White
Winchester
Col
Warwick ©. White
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Colonel White
Wincherter
Nancy Coble
Colonel Waite
Mexican Commission Eyes Compromise On Embargo and Border Guard
The American section of the Mexican commission proposes a compromise while the administration remains firm on keeping troops in Mexico for order and border protection. Secretary Lane to confer with the president on the U.S. stance as talks wind down for the year.
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Lane
Philadelphia
Mexico
Lilis Caprera
North Carolina
Newspaper strikes 300 percent rise in paper costs
The Star announces rate hikes due to a 300 percent jump in paper prices with no relief in sight. Subscriptions increase by 25 percent, carrier and mail rates set, with special two to three year advance offers expiring February 1, 1917.
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Congressional Investigation
Federal Trades Commission
United States
The
Star
Car Florida Oranges In Stock To Day
Merchants urged to send orders for Florida oranges now in stock. Mr Walter H Bosserman has returned from a business trip through the south and will spend the holiday season with his family at the Spade home of Cooper Bros.
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Florida
Cooper Bros
Walter H. Bosserman
South
Fruit varieties and cutlery ad snippet from Winchester listing
An advertisement lists apple varieties Stayman Northern Spy Winesaps and a few remarks about packing in boxes barrels and baby barrels. It also promotes cutlery of all kinds and prices at Golenberger’s with the address 46 E Piccadiny Street Winchester Virginia.
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Stayman
Northern Spy
Noticious
H. H. Baker
E. Picca- Ailey St
Winchester
Golenberger
Birthday observance planned for Charles Rouss anniversary
Arrangements for the 24th annual celebration of the late Charles Broadway Rouss birthday in Winchester are under way. The Charley Rousseird Company will host a banquet at its hall on February 10 with speakers of national prominence. Capt. John H. Seal, Th, chairs the general committees.
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Charles
Charley Rousseird
Winchester
John H. Seal
M. T. Reed
H. H. Hoble
J. H. Lacy
F. H. Krebs
H. Co
Stouffer
Hunter
N. Kern
J. Mad Spurr
R. E Griffith
J. P. Sartelle
R. Gray Williams
Reed
H. N. Kern
Banquet
H. H. Hable
H. C. Stouffer
R. E. Griffen
Rev. Deant
Cherishes No Spite Against A G Williams
Editor The Star prints a brief reply from Mr. R Gray Williams stating he has cherished no malice against Mr Williams and was unaware of any attack over school reservations. He notes no criticism on that issue and references a continuation on page two. Bath Robes at Hable's.
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R. Gray Williams
Williams
Harrisonburg to Host Virginia Horticultural Society Meeting
The Harrisonburg Chamber invites the Virginia Horticultural Society to hold its next annual meeting in December 1917. The society’s last gathering occurred in Roanoke a week ago. Directors aim to secure more frequent Federal Court sessions for the Western District of Virginia in Harrisonburg, currently held mainly in June and December. Smoking Jackets at Hable's.
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Chamber of Commerce of
Harrisonburg
Virginia Horticultural Society
Roanoke
Federal Court For
Western District of Virginia
Lynch Qualifies as Administrator for Katie Smith Estate
In the corporation court yesterday attorney Harry H. Lynch qualified as administrator on the estate of Katie Smith deceased. The sole heir at law is Cortélius Smith. The estate includes a small life insurance policy and personal effects. Exclusive patterns in Neckwear at Hable's. ip-tf.
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Corporation Court
Harry H. Lynch
Katie Smith
Cortélius Smith
Merchants Selling Without Licenses
Clerk J B Beverley calls attention to many merchants who applied for soft drink licenses in Corporation Court but failed to obtain them under new prohibition laws. An inspector could find unsanctioned sales and impose heavy penalties with no escape.
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J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
State Prohibition Commissioner
Postoffice reports great Christmas mail rush at Winchester
Postmaster Sibert announced today that Winchester’s post office expects the largest Christmas business in its history. Local mail is dispatched quickly with no delays, and extra staff wagons and hours are added to handle parcels and stamps efficiently.
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Winchester
Sibert
Mosors
Bernard Sullivan
B. C. Hottel
Market quotes and new limousine body for Torsoenger Studebaker
Afternoon pricing notes show pot wheel at 1.67 and corn at 1.00 in Baltimore markets. A Limousine body was received for a Studebaker Torseenger from Ip Lo ft J Mash Noonan's Livery, prompting question why ride in an open car.
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Baltimore
Torseenger Studebaker
Ip-Lo-ft
J. Mash Noonan
Little Ola Swanson Funeral Held This Afternoon
The funeral of Ola Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Swanson occurred this afternoon at three oclock. She died Sunday night at the family home on South Kent street after a diphtheria illness. Services were conducted at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Little Ola Swanson
Robert Swanson
South Kent Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Christmas Savings Club opens for membership at Winchester
The Christmas Savings Club of Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Winchester Virginia announces new member enrollment. Prospective savers are urged to enroll at once to receive the best service.
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Christmas Savings Club
Farmers. & Merchants’. Nat*l Bank
Upton Ashley Honorably Discharged From Virginia Regiment
Mr Upton Ashley of Company I Second Virginia Regiment has arrived back from Brownsville Texas after honorable discharge. He enlisted several years ago and completed his term and now remains on the reserve list.
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Upton Ashley
Virginia Regiment
Brownsville
Texas
Ashley
Shenandoah Valley Bank Extends Name Enrollment Deadline
Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces enrollment of names open until January 1, 1917. Join one class anyhow. The bank uses the slogan Where Sayings Are Safe.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Shenandoah Valley Nat'l
BANK
Iptt
For Sale Toda Check Protector and Utensils
For sale items include a Toda Check Protector priced at $10 cash and kitchen utensils. The notice mentions good condition, original cost $35, and invites visits to Star Office. Also references a John Solenberger & Co. lineup of cutlery and assorted goods.
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Solenberger & Co
Winchester Athletic Club Meeting Tonight At Eight
The Winchester Athletic Club holds a meeting tonight at 8 o clock. President R T Barton Jr and Secretary J Spal Jr lead the session.
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Winchester Athletic Club
R. T. Barton, JR
T. J. Spal, JR
Magnolia and Galax Leaves Found at Bargain Store
The People’s Bargain Store reports leaves recovered at 19 Lp 3t with no further details. Local staff investigating possible provenance while noting the odd find at the discount shop.
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People’s Bargain Store
For Sale Flat-top Office Desk Cheap to Quick Buyer
For sale cheap to quick buyer a flat-top office desk, apply to Star office. See them first at M. and W. Sea bright's. highest price paid noted.
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M. & W. Seabright’s
Star Office
Oes
Iptf
Not enough context in Cleveland sermon on urban family life
The article notes Pastor Hugh Birney of Euclid Avenue Episcopal Church in Cleveland denouncing the era’s social shifts. He links lack of children in wealthy homes to moral decline and criticizes changes in women's roles and religious restraint.
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Cleveland
Ohio
George
Hugh Birney
Euclid Avenue Episcopal Church
Birney
No Criminal Cases Before the Court in December Term
The Gorge tion Court for the city of Winde convened with Judge Frank B. Whiing presiding. The light docket included granting of liquor licenses. no jury term and no criminal cases on the docket.
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Winde
Ju Frank B. Whiing
Tint Ree and Etise Aan Ble's, Apht
Tint Ree and Etise Aan Ble's, Apht hints at a historical club or event with uncertain OCR text. The fragment mentions names and a place but lacks clear dates or outcomes. Readers are left to infer a local occurrence or organization tied to the terms provided.
Buffalo Bill Cody Placed In Serious Condition In Denver
DENVER December 19 Col William Cody known as Buffalo Bill arrived two weeks ago with his sister and is now in serious condition physicians say his age 70 makes his illness grave.
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Denver
William#. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Cody
Savage Distilling Co Buys Belmont Cafe in Hagerstown
The Belmont Cafe changed hands twice this morning. A Peters sold the saloon to Ed H Garrett who then passed it to the Savage Distilling Company. H A Carroll will run it for the distilling company with Peters moving to Waynesboro as a partner in the Leland Hotel.
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Belmont Cafe
A. Peters
Ed. H. Garrett
Savage Distiling Company
H. A. Carroll
Distilling Company
Mr Peters
Waynesboro
Leland Hotel
Hagerstown
Mail
Miss Bertha Graver Undergoes Operation at City Hospital
Miss Bertha Graver of Reliance Virginia was operated on this morning at City Hospital and is reported to be getting along nicely. She is the sister of Rev. Dr. W. F. Graver, pastor of the First United Brethren Church in Martinsburg.
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Bertha Graver
Reliance
City Hospital
W. F. Graver
First United Brethren Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Journal
Congress Sets Christmas Recess From Dec 22 to Jan 3
Washington report says Democratic Leader Kitchin announced a Christmas recess from December 22 to January 3. Speaker Clark supported a shorter recess but will not oppose the plan, with Senate leaders awaiting details of the proposal.
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Washington
Congress
Kitchin
Clark
Senate
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