Trial Opens In Manassas Prohibition Agent Case
In Manassas Virginia on December 30 the opening of the trial showed that Hall and three other prohibition agents allegedly fired first in a pistol battle that killed Hudson and Raymond Shackelford. The automobile may serve as a key witness. curtains were shown and holes inferred from bullets. The defense admits Hall shot Hudson claiming self defense after a whiskey bottle attack. prosecutors seek to prove Hall seized Shackelford's pistol and fired thrice. A witness heard multiple shots and horns. trial continues through New Year with jury drawn from local farmers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manassas
Hall
Prohibition
Hudson
Raymond Shackelford
Shackelford
H. B. Garber
Edward Beasley
Hudoon
Alfred Bly
Boy Scouts Invite Do A Good Turn Daily
The Boy Scouts of America extend a nationwide greeting encouraging daily good deeds as part of their 1924 program. The message promotes civic-minded service and community help throughout the year.
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The
Boy Scouts of America
New York
Promise to Free U S Jack Tars
Washington dispatch reports the unconditional release of Harry B Learnard and Harry O Martin, sailors from the USS Pocomoike, arrested at Mazatlan on November 12 for allegedly assaulting a Mexican. A Mazatlan consul notes no grounds for reports of neglect and says efforts were made for their best interests.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harry B. Learnard
Harry O. Martin
United States
Pocomoke
Mazatlan
Mexico
State Department
Gen Barry Dies From Uraemic Poisoning at 64
Maj Gen Thomas H Barry retired former commander of the central department and the department of the east died at 64 after three weeks illness. Uraemic poisoning listed as the cause. He retired Oct 12 and previously organized the 86th Division at Camp Grant Illinois.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas H. Barry
Central Department
Department of the East
Barry
National Army
Camp Grant
Ilinois
Esthonians and Reds in Battle Near Narva River
London dispatch reports fierce fighting in the Narva region with heavy gas shell bombardment by Esthonians forcing Bolsheviks to retire across the Narva river. Bolsheviks reportedly take 100 prisoners and retreat. Bolsheviks have occupied Bakhmut capturing cannon and pursue Kolchak troops beyond Novo Nikolaevsk.
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Associated Press
London
Narva
Moscow
Bakhmut
Novo Nikolaevsk
Kolchak
Famous Dynamiter's Commander Is Dead
Rear Admiral John E. Pillsbury retired and living in Washington died at his home. Born in Massachusetts in 1846, he entered the Naval Academy in 1862, served 25 years at sea, and retired in 1898 with the rank of rear admiral. He commanded the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius off Santiago during the Spanish American War.
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Washington
John E. Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Massachusetts
United States Naval Academy
Santiago
Cuba
Three Rescued From Wreck of Belgian Steamer
Three men were rescued from the Anton Van Dreil wreck at St. Mary's bay entrance after the ship struck rocks last Sunday at midnight. They were the only survivors of a 29 crew. all were badly frostbitten from exposure on the bridge, the sole portion of the vessel still above water.
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ST. Johns
N. F
Anton van Dreil
St. Mary's Bay
Car Distribution Is Agreed Upon
Washington December 30 The Esch Cummins railroad bill near unanimous agreement on car distribution service and government supervision. Conferees expect to resolve remaining differences next week after ironing out administrative points.
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Associated Press
Washington
Esch and Cummins
House
Senate
Cummins
Call Money Closes Higher Amid Mixed Stock Movement
Stocks showed mixed movements as call money rose to 15 percent and general markets remained fragile on uncertain monetary conditions. Oils, copper, and select specialties outperformed late trade while steels and equipment lagged. Mexican petroleum and Royal Dutch edged up several points with Endicott Johnson American Woolen also rallying and sugars gaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Aw York
Mexican Petroleum
Royal Dutch
Endicott-Johnson
American Woolen
Cleaning and Pressing Carmony at Troy Laundry
A fragment describes Troy Laundry at 39 W Water St Graham B Conner Bell listing services and contact. It notes timber sale details about 100 acres, 250000 feet, and water access for a mill with quick buyer emphasis.
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Troy
Water St
Graham B. Conner
Bell
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
History of Go in the World War
History of Go in the World War recounts the 116th Infantry U S organized Oct 4 1917 under G O No 7 and 58th Infantry Brigade in the 29th Division at Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama. It notes the Third Battalion’s fighting name Opie and the Culpeper Minute Men flag with Do Not Tread On Me.
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Harold R. Dinges
116Th Infantry
U. S
58Th Infantry Brigade
McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Hisiame L. Opie
Culpeper
Culpeper Minute Men
Fourth Virginia Regiment
Watch Night At Baptist Church Service Invitation
The Baptist Church invites the public to a watch night service from 11 to 12 tomorrow night. The hour will begin with gospel songs, followed by a talk on The Birth of Jesus illustrated by stere opticon views. The service ends with devotions led by Pastor Charles Adey.
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The
Baptist Church
Jesus
Charles Adey
Miss Mary Miller Hosts Tea Party
Miss Mary Miller entertained at a tea party last Saturday afternoon at the Mary Virginia Tea Room on South Washington street. The rooms were decorated with Christmas green and poinsettias. Guests included Mrs. Horace Browne and numerous Misses: Virginia Baker Elizabeth Steck Louise Cooper Elizabeth Barr Helena Knight Susan Barrett Virginia Elder Elizabeth Timberlake Virginia Smith Susan Reid Williams Louise Riley Isabelle Baker Frances Beverley Mary Stuart and Mary Ambier Smith.
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Mary Miller
Mary Virginia
South Washington Street
Grand Opening of Winchester Garage Inc
Winchester Garage Inc invites the public to a grand opening on January 2 at the largest fire proof garage in Issinia. The event features dancing and vocal music with performances on both floors, free storage for all from December 28 to January 2, and hospitality for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Garage Inc
Issinia
Richard Griffitt
Pierce Wathey
Ganein
Winchester
Garas
Lost right-foot rubber near Court House market street
A new rubber for the right foot was misplaced Saturday night near Court House City Hall or Market Street. Reward offered at the Star office.
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Court House
City Hall
Market Street
Star Office
Death toll from poison rises across several states
Chicago reports 13 deaths from wood alcohol poisoning since Christmas and calls for federal laws on labeling and wholesale purchases. Extradition steps move forward in Connecticut murder case tied to poisoned whiskey. Additional fatalities and arrests surface in New York New Jersey Massachusetts and Michigan as authorities urge action to curb the deadly drink.
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Chicago
Robertson
Congress
Panarelli
New York
Adolph Panarelli
Connecticut
Alexander Creeton
Hartford
New England
Internal Revenue
Easton
John Malatti
Peter Cassella
Brooklyn
James McCormick
Jersey City
N. J
Massachusetts
Chicopee
Mass
New Haven
Conn
Peteatch
Detroit
Mich
Roast Turkey Was Piece de Resistance
In GAINESBORO on a Sunday dinner hosted by Pec NEP and Mrs Campbell a party of friends and their children gathered. The centerpiece was roast turkey with accompanying dishes, as Ralph Campbell Ray Russell Mars Campbell Roy Campbell and family from Wadesville joined Mere Will Davis and children, Mrs A Moore and Mrs Bessie Brown and their youngsters. Everyone enjoyed the meal and extended good wishes to the hosts. An unrelated city notice about milk sales appeared at the end with a date and name.
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Cgainesboro
S Campbell
Ralph Campbell
Ray Russell
Mars Campbell
Roy Campbell
Harold
Margaret
Wadesville
Mere
Will Davis
Bentley
Joseph
Emma
Madeline
A . Moore
Bessie Brown
Samuel
Franklin
Mary Brown
Campbell
Local Firemen to Elect Officers in Winchester
The Winchester fire department units plan annual meetings to elect officers for the coming year. Changes are expected but not certain. Friendship Fire Company meets Thursday night, Sarah Zane and Charley Rouss on Friday, and South End Hose Company on Monday.
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Winchester Fire Department
Friendship Fire Company
Sarah Zane
Charley Rouss
South Ng Hose Company
Russians Shoot 14000 in Eight Months in Moscow Note
A Bolshevik dispatch from Moscow states that fourteen thousand people were shot in the first eight months of 1919 by order of Moscow’s extraordinary committee. The note is published in the Bolshevik organ in Moscow and reported from Berne.
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Berne
Russia
Extraordinary Committee
Moscow
Barreled Apple Holdings Decrease Reported
A telegram from the acting chief of the bureau of markets, USDA, Washington, shows December 15 apple cold storage holdings with barreled stock down 3.0 percent from last year and boxed stock up 62.1 percent.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
DOJ to present Supreme Court leak evidence to grand jury
The Department of Justice will submit evidence on alleged leaks in Supreme Court deci sions to a federal grand jury in January. Officials said the case is practically complete and described the evidence as conclusive. The probe focuses on advance information in the Southern Pacific oil land case and related prohibition cases tied to Wall Street profits.
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Washington
Department of Justice
United States Supreme Court
Southern Pacific Oil Land
Wall Street
Department
Chased Thief Load Of Liquor In Downtown Baltimore
One man injured and four more jailed after an auto chase and pistol battle in Baltimore. Police pursued a truckload of whiskey and wine stolen from a local distribution company through downtown streets for about thirty minutes. The wounded suspect gave the name Frank Sample under hospital care.
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Baltimore
Dee
Main
Jetiraonm Lastiiline Company
Northoerty
Dividend notice from Wis Valley Bank declares semi annual dividend
The Board of Directors declares the usual semi annual dividend of 5 percent and extra non of 1 percent payable on January. Reward offered for a lost rhinestone bar pin. Contact 210 W. Water St.
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Cnet Valley
Navton AK
Water St
Buffalo Reds Caught in Raid and Roundup at N Y Headquarters
Buffalo police, armed with a 400-member Communist roster, began rounding up members not yet arrested in last night's raids on the organization. Prisoners include Frank Lin T. Brill, a 1918 congressional candidate, and several local-office hopefuls. Seized literature allegedly links the group to the Industrial Workers of the World and the Soviet government. a letter from L. Martens, a self-styled Soviet ambassador, praises their work for the cause.
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Bufppalo
N. Y
Communist Party
Franklin T. Brill
Congress
Industrial Workers of the World
Rusia
Lusk Legislative Committee
K. Martens
Salvation Army Revival Opens in Winchester Court House Hall
Captain Leonard Van Egmond announces a Salvation Army revival in Winchester at the Court House hall starting January 13 for about a week to ten days. Envoy Rev. William T. Williams will lead the meetings with a global ministry background and a warm welcome to all attendees.
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Leonard van Egmond
Salvation Army
Winchester
Court House Hall
Winchester Ministerial Association
William T. Williams
Peedee Bers
Anse Ees
Ae Worldes
Aiba
Holy Land
Poland in Fear of Bolshevism Runs Across Frontiers
Cardinal Karkawaki of Warsaw says Poland has its army marshaled along the Russian border to bar Bolshevism but warns Polish detachments are too weak to hold against eastern pressure. He predicts the struggle may last from 25 to 40 years.
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Associated Press
Rome
Poland
Karkawaki
Warsaw
Corriere d'Italia
Wanted Horses And Mules Auction Notice
Wanted horses and mules 4 years old and up, smooth stock, 100 pounds and up, by two carloads. Sale scheduled Thursday at noon near No No. Ne Jee Ags Noonan’s. Race proceeds to be announced.
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Noonan
Proposes Small Yearly Subscription Renewal
Charles Jefferson of Stenebelsh Court Washington expresses approval of a modest price increase and renewal of his subscription to The Star for 1920. He explains the need due to high material costs and encloses a new check for 3.75 dollars as part of his continued support and well wishes.
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Star
Charles Jeffersen
Stenebelsh Court
Washington
Public Sale and Dinner by Burnt Factory Bible Class
The Loyal Workers' Bible Class of Burnt Factory announces its second annual sale and dinner set for Thursday January 35 1920. Donations of sale items are welcomed and can be consigned through committee members Rev. O D P Lambert, J McPish paw, S G Newcome, S Swartz, Roy Pobusall.
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Burnt Factory
O. Dpd. Lambert
J. McPishpaw
S. G. Newcome
S. Swartz
Roy Po Busall
Miss Rosenberger Weds W A Grove at Martinsburg
Miss Beulah Viola Rosenberger of Hayfield marries William A Trove at the Martinsburg Christian Church parsonage. Rev Roy Schmucker officiates before a small circle. couple later hosts a reception at Rose Brook and a Christmas dinner with relatives.
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Hayfield
Christian Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Beulah Viola Rosenberger
Madison H. Rosenberger
William A. Trove
Roy Schmucker
Edward H. Grove
Kernstown
Ministers killed in wreck linked to Kolchak era
A Moscow wireless dispatch claims Admiral Kolchak heads the Russian government committee killed when their train derailed. The report notes ministers were on board and the wreck occurred on the line, with details sparse and unverified.
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Kolchak
Associated Press
London
Govert Mosc6ow
Orunk
Early Exchange of Versailles Treaty Hoped For
Paris circles in the supreme council hope for an early exchange ratification of the Versailles treaty. The end of the first week in January is now given as the probable date when the treaty will take effect.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Senator Johnson Files Candidacy for Republican Nomination
United States Senator Hiram Johnson of California filed with the secretary of state to announce his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. He aims to run as an independent candidate for endorsement at the South Dakota primaries in March.
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Associated Press
Pierre
United States
Hiram Johnson
California
South Dakota
Legion Entertains At Holiday Dance
The Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion hosted a Christmas season dance at Rouss Hall last Saturday. Attended by many members and relatives, the Woman's Auxiliary led the program, refreshments were by a Red Cross volunteer, and overseas doughnuts were distributed by a Salvation Army lassie. The post plans more winter entertainments.
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Rouss Hall
Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
Post
Woman's Auxiliary
Richards Griffith
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Char les Troass Fire Co Seeks Steady Driver
Wanted by Charles Troass Fire Co inclusive job notice calls for a married man and porter to fill a driver position. Applicants must be steady and industrious with good pay offered by the Rouss Fire Co in Presa.
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Tonek
Charles Troass Fire Co
Phat
Notices to present bills against Sarah Zane Firfe Co
All persons holding bills against Sarah Zane Firfe Co. are required to present them to the undersigned before January 1. 29-1pat W. Lee Fisher.
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Sarah Zane Firfe Co
Lee Fisher
Gee
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Shenandoah Valley National, Bank
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Tanuare
J. FE. Noonan
Logal Firemen
Cowe
Braddock and
Amherat
Musi Daneries
Fos Toehard Griffith
Wis
Bank Bx
Hardy
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IL WW. W
Salvationists
Race
Moling & Seal
Miss Rosenberger
W. A. Grove
Frederick County
Johnson
Legion Entertains
Rouss Fire Company
Iohn Seal, IR
Presa
Rouss Fire Co
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