King First To Greet President On Birthday
The King led the greeting as the president marked his sixty second birthday. He appeared in good health and received warm wishes during the early hours of the day.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
1
Roy Frazier Dies in Gaithersburg at 30
Roy Frazier of Stephens City died in Gaithersburg Maryland after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 30, married with two children, son of James Frazier, and survives two sisters Edith and Daisy Frazier of Harrisonburg and brother Harry Frazier of Stephens City. The body will be transported to Stephens City for burial likely Monday.
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Stephens City
Roy Frazier
Gaithersburg
Frazier
James F. Frazier
Edith Frazier
Daisy Frazier
Harrisonburg
Harry
Wilson Believed League Essential to Action
President Wilson told Viscount Grey former British war secretary and others that unless a league of nations is organized what is done now will not stand. He spoke at the American embassy in reply to an address on behalf of the League of Nations, saying the idea has grown strong and imperative.
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London
Wilson
Viscount Grey
Asquith
League of Nations
League O Nations
Mrs. Hattie Good Dies of Influenza at 33
Mrs. Hattie Cleveland Good wife of Paul W. Good dies at home near Haylfield Frederick county after brief illness of influenza aged thirty four. She is survived by husband her parents N M Smaitz, one adopted son Frederick W. Good three brothers Robert L. Smaltz C B Smalitz Harry W. Smaltz and two sisters Lula W Hook Leola V Lupton. Funeral at St Johns Church Mountain Falls conducted by Rev H B H Sloop with burial beside the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Cleveland Good
Paul W. Good
N. M. Smaitz
Haylfield
Frederick County
Good
Frederick W. Good
Messrs
Robert L. Smaltz
Berkeley County
W. Va
C. B. Smalitz
Winchester
Harry W. Smaltz
Halfway
Lula.w. Hook
Hook’s Mill
St. John’s Church
Mountain Falls
H. B. Hf. Sloop
Ensign Gilpin Not in Airplane Mishap Delayed Return Home
In Boyce Virginia on December 28 officials announced Ensign Kenneth N. Gilpin of the U S Naval Flying Corps was not involved in any air accident. A cable from Paris confirmed he expected orders for home within days and would join the demobilizing aviation force.
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Boyce
Kenneth N. Gilpin
United States Naval Flying Corps
Paris
An Ar Kach
Searedy
Gilon
Rheins
Rainbow
Gilpin
Oral Rhodes
Rhodes
Ensign Gilpin
States
France
New Tax Schedule and Rates for Income Tax
The document lists net income tax brackets with amounts at various income levels. It shows exemptions of 2000 dollars and tax figures ranging from 3000 at low brackets to 703030 for an income of 1,000,000, illustrating a progressive tax structure.
Six Army Officers Approved for Distinguished Service Medal
The names of six army officers recommended to Secretary Baker and approved by General March were announced. Major-Generals William M. Black Enoch Crowder George W. Goethals and William G. Gorgas Brigadier-General Frank Hines and Major Henry Jefsey are listed for the Distinguished Service Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Baker
General March
William M. Black
Enoch Crowder
George W. Goethals
Williash G. Gorgas
Frank Hines
Henry Jefsey
It Pays To Advertise Delights Empire Theater Crowd
A well patronized Empire Theater show last night drew a delighted audience. The production impressed with strong performances from a small cast and favorable verdicts that the Empire management delivered a production above the venue’s usual level.
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Empire Theater
Akeete Company
Aly
Empire
Wilson's Speech Pleases Allies at London Banquet
Britain sympathetic to King George and President Wilson after a Buckinghham Palace banquet. Wilson stressed right of justice and courage to act on understanding, with some interpreters seeing progress toward a peace plan. Wilson later visited the American embassy and accepted honorary citizenship from London.
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Wird
Landon
Great Britain
King George
Wilton
Buckisighden Palace
United States
Wilson
London
America
Telegraph
Downing Street
Chief Sleuth of New York Dies at 54
Capt John J Henry head of the Greater New York Secret Service dies at his Brooklyn home aged 54. He led the force for five years after succeeding William Flynn. The sudden death shocks law enforcement in New York City.
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The
Star
New York
John J. Henry
Secret Service of
Greater New York
Brooklyn
Secret Service
William Flynn
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Declares Five Percent Dividend
The Board of Directors of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Via declares the usual five percent dividend payable January 1 1919. Cashier W M G Hardy signs the notice dated December 27 1918.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
Via
Wim. G. Hardy
Christmas Club Forms for 1919 at Shenandoah Valley Bank
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces a Christmas Club for 1919 with five attractive classes. Join now to receive your check when most needed and get advised by staff. Where Savings Are Safe.
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Shenandoah Valley
Wanted Black Walnut Kernels For Sale in Winchester
Wanted Black walnut kernels will pay highest cash price F Rammaciotti Wholesale Fruit and Candy Winchester Va ip FOR SALE Hadson Super Six nearly new Apply to Star ip tv FOR SALE Dodep car a good condition f R McCann 26 1p Dont let your War Chest subscriptions top with the ending of the construction work
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F. Rammaciotti
Winchester
Hadson Super
Star
Ip Tv
F. R. McCann
Renewed Effort To Form Berlin Cabinet
Berlin reports say renewed efforts to form a new German cabinet will be made soon possibly today. People's emissaries and independent socialists conferred all day Friday but failed to reach a conclusion.
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Star
Copenhagen
Berlin
Ex Kaiser Warned Against War by Boyhood Friend
The 1915 biographical work notes how the ex emperor Wilhelm II was urged to avoid war by a boyhood friend who later served as a court official. It argues the Kaiser deceived many, pursued plans for a long war, and blamed his tutors for dictating divine right to rule. The diary passages reveal his domineering shift from rebellion to oppressive authority and family strife surrounding the crown.
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Rectus
Handley
Belgium
William I
Frederick
Italy
San Remo
William Hiehenrottern
Local Exemption Board in Winchester to Dissolve Next Week
The Winchester and Frederick county local exemption board nears termination with records to be sealed on Tuesday December 31. Draft data from three registrations since 1917 will be preserved for government review. The board members and clerks are listed, and the group will be honored for its draft administration as it moves to transfer records for court keeping in Winchester.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Iime
Joaergent
Washington
Sher Si Luther “Pannell
Logan R. Fay
B. W. Boyd
Ming Maude Brown
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court of
Angier B Duke Separated From Wife Cordelia Biddle
Philadelphia scene reports Angier B Duke son of Benjamin L Duke has separated from his wife Cordelia Biddle. Mrs Duke with their two babies moved to an apartment with her mother Mrs Anthony J Drexel Biddle in a New York hotel. A J Drexel Biddle disclosed the estrangement.
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Star
Philadelphia
Angier B. Duke
Benjamin L. Duke
Cordelia Biddle
Emperor’s thirst for absolute power noted in fragmented quote
A writer highlights a persistent drive for domination in the emperor, describing a desire to control all people and things. The fragment ends with a note that the piece continues on page three.
Loggers Work and War Toll Featured in Army Bulletin
Mr. J D OConnell receives the Monthly Bulletin from the spruce production division of the United States Army sent by his son Daniel who serves in the northwest forests. An article by Dr W Covert covers a six week spruce troop tour and warns of soldier privations and dangers behind front lines. George T Legg of Baltimore visits Winchester and his brother A G Legg at Bunker Hill before returning home. Lost watch: a gold fillet Hamilton movement, reward offered by Rev O D Lambert Brucetown.
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J. D. O'Connell
United States Army
Daniel O'Connell
United States
Northwest
Dr. W. ©. Covert
Hsté
George T. Legg
Baltimore
Winchester
A. G. Legg
Bunker Hill
Prohibition Raid Delays Train Carrying Liquor Toward Berryville
Prohibition officers aboard a Norfolk and Western passenger train between Berryville and Boyce seized 60 pints of liquor hidden in couches and grips meant for holiday home use. The stop caused a passenger uproar as conductors sought further instruction and the train was finally allowed to proceed.
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Berryville
Boyce
Alt Boyce
Tan
President May Visit The Swiss
President May may visit Switzerland, officials say, with White House remarks noting he cannot decide the trip at this time. Delegates and diplomats discuss potential talks and the broader policy implications amid international tensions.
Government moves to curb war contract delays
Washington reports a wave of panic over war contracts as work halts threaten production. Secretary of War Crowell notes 669 contracts were verbally amended or delayed, totaling about $1.677 billion, added to existing obligations with France and other neutrals affected.
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Washington
Ness Penk
United States
Peer
Crowell
Veletinn
Bates
Crepwell
Ludendorff Reported to Go to Russia for Soviet Command
Fragmentary report says former German general Ludendorff has traveled to Russia to take command of the Soviet army. The note mentions communication with Lenin and a connection to Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen
Jardendorfit
Ter
Russia
Ake
Ludendorft
Lenfne
Berlin guards welcome Allied troops amid German turmoil
Amsterdam December 24 reports say Berlin guards welcomed Valetii and English troops, hoping for improved copies once intervening forces arrive. Confidence in German leaders has waned. Revolutionary sailors in Bern oppose the Dbiet government and have clashed with guards in recent days. Miss Georgia Fawcett Washington D C is visiting her old home at Fawcett Gaps.
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Berlin
Valetii
Coutter
Bern
Dbet Gov Ament
Georgia Fawcett
Washington
Venevar
Fawcett Gaps
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