Snow and Wind Storm Ravages Atlantic Coast
A nor’easter drifts snow and high winds from Maryland to Maine with New England the center of heaviest fall, up to 20 inches in some areas. Property damage exceeds 2 million dollars as ships face distress and rail traffic is heavily disrupted. A Norfolk to New York steamer ran aground near Rockaway Point with passengers and crew awaiting rescue. Stock markets briefly opened late due to storm delays.
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W. ON
Maryland
Maine
Weather Bureau
New England
Canadian
Virginia
Ohio Valley
Atlantic Coast
Carolinas
Atlantic City
Coney Island
Ocean City
Ocean View
Buckrock Beach
Wrightsville Beach
N. C
Railroad Administration
Pennsy
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Cf Ancellor
Ae FE
North Atlantic
Long Island
New Jersey
Seabright
Norfolk
Rockaway Point
U. S
Army
Hoboken
Seay
Princess Anne
Stock
Consolidated and Curb
Packers Profits Now Large in 1919 Output Report
The Institute of American Meat Packers estimates US meat packing industry output in 1919 at over 5 billion dollars based on annual reports of 500 firms. The report says industry profits averaged no more than one and a half cents per dollar of sales, with details provided to the press.
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Associated, Press
Chicago
United States
Institute of American Meat Packers
Testimony Tells Of Uhl Murder Case In Cumberland MA
Thompson Pownall and Louise Pownall testified in Cumberland Massachusetts at the trial of Mrs. Kate Uhl. They described the morning visit to her apartment and the Christmas bathroom scene with Bryan Pownall. The defense prepared many character witnesses as the case nears closing.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Thomas Pownall
Bryan Pownall
Hampshire
Coty
W. Va
Louise Pownall
William Pownall
Thomas
Kate Uhl
Brayn
Pownall
Uhl
Brean
Bryan
Mrs. Uhl
A. A. Workers Threaten Action On Wage Demands
Detroit February 6 1922 The grand officers of the railroad shopmen and laborers workers brotherhood meet and adopt a resolution demanding action on wage increases. They notify the Washington committee to brief Director General Hines and warn seven days are allowed for response with a plan to stop work by 300000 members if negotiations fail. An appeal to President Wilson is considered as a last resort.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Erand
Workers’ Brotherhood
Washington
Hines
Brotherhood
Wilson
Stuart Nominated to Interstate Commerce Commission
President Wilson nominates former Virginia governor Henry Carter Stuart to the Interstate Commerce Commission to replace James S. Harlan whose term expired. The report notes the nomination announced in Washington on February 6. The article references banking figures with Farmers and Merchants National Bank and a savings account offer.
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Eo Ae Press
Washington
Henry Carter Stuart
Virginia
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
James S. Harlan
Indiana
Desirable Building Sites on Stewart Street Frontage
Advertisement for valuable building sites on the Robert M Ward property frontage with contact for Hansbrough & Carter real estate and loan investments. Includes terse date-like codes Ip-1eb-7-11-14.
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Stewart ST
Robert M. Ward
Hansbrough & Carter
Alfred M Poole’s Body Brought To This City
The body of Alfred M Poole who died in Baltimore Maryland on Tuesday was brought to this city. He will be taken to Bethel Church tomorrow for burial. He was the husband of Blanche E Poole. Funeral services were held at the Baltimore house. February Harry Jr Flowers 34 2 veiled Hert h Wirnchester near Alt in stock implements household goods.
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Alfred M. Poole
Parks Street
Baltimore
Bethel Church
Blanche E. Poole
Harry Jr
Flowers
Hérth
Wirnchester
Altin-stock
Fruit Growers Meet Tomorrow at Court House
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association plans a meeting at the Court House with a 10 o'clock morning session including remarks by President Catherine and reports by the secretary and treasurer. Topics include cedar tree campaign and apple scab control with a round table discussion in the afternoon.
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Frederick County
Schoene
Waite
Association
Committed To Jail For Non-Support
Richard Cavey was found guilty in police court of deserting and failing to support his wife and four children. He received three months in jail and a $250 bail with good security, plus $8 weekly for one year to support his wife. An appeal to the Corporation Court was noted, and he was remanded to jail on $250 bail pending the appeal.
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Richard Cavey
H. S. Larrick
Corporation Court
Cave
Valley Service Station To Resume Solid Tire Press Next Week
Valley Service Station reports it cannot render the solid tire press service until next week due to current limitations. The note specifies land access remains unaffected and the operation will resume once staffing and equipment are in place.
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Valley
Ine
Mid Winter Clearance Sale of Upright Pianos
Used upright pianos offered in a mid winter clearance sale. The entire stock consists of 12 good pianos offered at low prices with emphasis on a single bulk sale. Contact details are unclear in the notice.
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WRMIE
Cerease
Council Meeting Postponed to Next Tuesday Night
The city council special meeting scheduled for tonight is postponed due to absence and illness of members and bad weather. It will be held next Tuesday night.
Dog tax notices threaten dog killings in 1920
City treasurer WM. T. Barr reminds residents that dog taxes are due. Failure to pay may result in dogs being killed. Also mentions Claro flour available at grocers and a Titan tractor for sale by Massey Bros. in the city.
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WM. T. Barr
City Treas
H. C
Titan Tractor
Massey Bros
City
Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting and Sale Notice
The Sarah Zane Fire Company announces a regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock with much business to discuss. Also offers a R. Howard mahogany piano case once $375 now $165 to quick buyer at Seal's. H. Russell Potts, Secretary.
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Seal’s
Sarah Zane
Sarah Zane Fire Company
H. Russell Potts
Snowstorm Disrupts News Service and Telephones
Severe storm cripples eastern U S wire lines delaying Associated Press news and leaving the Star unable to receive eastern division matters. Influenza illness in Mrs Edward J Dunlay’s family worsens with her condition described as serious.
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The
Star
Associated Press
Labor Federation Plans Massive Anti-Officials Campaign
A federation of labor announces an intensive political drive ahead of the November election to oppose all candidates unfavorably viewed by organized labor. Officials say organizers and workers will be recruited nationwide to back labor-friendly officials and oppose incumbents with poor labor records.
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Federation of Labor
Genera
Federation
Farmers and Merchants Bank Capital Boost Approved
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester received formal notice from Comptroller John Skelton Williams that the capital stock would rise from 140000 to 300000 dollars and surplus from 125000 to 250004, keeping total capital and surplus at 550000. The prior year end statements showed liabilities of 2330757.04 and deposits of 1831642.
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Farmers ‘and Merchants National Bank of Winchester
John Skelton
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Maae
Reorganization of Railroad Board Begins
Washington February 6 The railroad administration starts liquidation work as a government agent for returning funds to owners. Director General Hines orders a division of liquidation created and the capital extension bureau abolished, effective February 15.
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Washington
Railroad
Rédds
Hines
Nureat
Death of M. Register Strode in Florida shocks Winchester area
A telephone message reports the death of M. Register Strode formerly of Winchester on a day in Miami Florida due to influenza and pneumonia. He was 35, a widower leaving a year old son, his mother Mrs Park H Strode of Boyce and four brothers. Burial plans include shipping his body home.
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M. Register Strode
Winchester
Miami
Florida
Strode
Park Strode
Stephens City
County
Memorial’ Hospital
Mr. Strode
Maxwell Cars
Enrere
Park H. Strode
Boyce
Clarke County
PH Strode
J. Roger Strode
Joseph Strode
Frederick Strode
Washington State
Church Organs Ree Neri Low Prices Estey Wilcox White
Ree Neri offers church organs including Estey Wilcox and White models at low prices. Early buyers may select from a range of sizes and finishes with installation options available.
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Estey, Wilcox and White
Over There With The Doughboys Lecture At Auditorium
Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock a thrilling lecture titled Over There With The Doughboys and The Greatest Soldier Of The Centuries will be held at the Auditorium. Endorsed by churches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia, Agwang Elist Williams reviews experiences with the Salvation Army. Special music and songs accompany the program with Mr Philip Williams presiding.
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Pennsylvania
Jersey
Virginia
Agwangelist Williams
Salvation Army
Philip Williams
Special Sale of Secondhand Upright Pianos at Seals Music
Seals Music Store offers a special sale of 60d slightly used upright pianos from its entire stock. Prices advertised as very low with cash or credit terms available.
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Seals Music Store
Ford Barons Arrested in Food Profiteering Sweep
Washington reports a DOJ campaign against food hoarders netted nearly 900 arrests with about 98 convictions so far. The effort targets profiteering, and 7 cases have gone to trial.
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Ford Barons
Washington
Department of Justice
Iradonda Mighty Sells Silco Items at Bargain Sale
Iradonda Mighty records a sale of second hand items including SILCO products and a Victor device for about $15.00 at the SEAL bazaar, with noted bargain pricing and a small crowd.
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Mighty
Victor
Eliza Herod Dies in Baltimore Obituary
The obituary reports the death of Eliza Herod a colored woman who died in Baltimore Maryland yesterday. The funeral or service was held this afternoon at Orrick near Winchester. She served for forty years in the household of the late Doctor and Mrs Charles O Donovan.
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Eliza Herod
Baltimore
Miss Nan Leate Ill With Pneumonia At Stewart Street Home
Miss Nan Leate remains seriously ill with pneumonia at her home on South Stewart street with condition unchanged today according to local notice.
Thomas Morrison Dies After Operation at Memorial Hospital
Thomas K Morrison longtime Frederick county resident died at Memorial Hospital following a second operation. He lived near Gore at the old Morrison homestead on Thyber Ridge and was a Confederate Army veteran. He served on the Frederick county board of supervisors and was involved in local civic affairs. He was 74 and survived by his widow Mrs Smoke Morrison a son and a sister with funeral arrangements pending.
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Thomas K. Morrison
Frederick County
Memorial Hospital
Morrison
Hosiital
Mr. Morrison
Gore
Thyber Ridge
Stone’ Wall
Fred. W. M. Holiday
Back Creek
Winchester
Rouss City
Smoke
Joseph Snoke
Rison
Elizabeth Atwell Wade
Upright Piano 24, $185 and up at Seals
Piano price list notes upright models starting at 185 dollars with cash or time payment options offered by Seals.
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Seal’s. Pe
Evangelist Williams to Speak Again at Golden Bod Bible Class
Evangelist Williams of the Salvation Army will speak next Sunday morning at the Golden Bod Bible Class services. The talk will be in the church auditorium due to remodeling of the classroom. All men are invited to attend.
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Evangelist Williams
Salvation Army
Bargain Seals Piano for Quick Buyer in Mahogany Case
Used a few months until now in perfect condition. $750 price tag for a Livingston player piano with mahogany case. Bargain to quick buyer at Seal's.
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Livingston
Seal's
Germans Favor a Trial by Neutrals
The German government reportedly prefers a neutral tribunal for war crimes while ready to extradite nationals if the Entente consents. Swiss authorities are said to be preparing to handle extradition requests for Germans in Switzerland, with Bavaria and other regions listed among targets.
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Presd
Berlin
Ational Zeitung
Steta
Bavaria
Switzerland
Substitute 15 Proposed For Gilpin Bill Passes House
In Richmond Virginia on February the House moved toward a compromise bill to abolish the department after August 31 1922. Deans of Idle Wright allies indicated he would introduce a substitute with forty three supporters. Debate shifted to the Senate as focus remained on pay for World War veterans and on a constitutional amendment. The House adjournment vote failed due to influenza and public health concerns. The budget hearings closed with committees beginning work on the executive budget and merger plans for the University of Virginia medical programs.
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Richmond
Wate Deans
Idle
Wright
Megsare
Agate Deans
Gilpin
Bill
Lindsay Gordon
E. P. Buford
Senate
Paul
Rockingham
Agoldiers
Tate
Williams
Davie
One Bones
Exio
Hhe
Colesen
Five O
Medical Department of
University of Virginia
Medical Colege of
Virginnla
Knabe Piano Advert Says Basco Cash For Orchard Work
Old classified snippet seeks competent experienced foreman and orchard workers in Martinsburg West Virginia. Mentions piano sale prices and cash or time terms, with contact references Poole or Walter W Route Martinsburg.
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Orchard
Neal Man
Aery XX Poole
Walter
W. Rout
Martinsburg
W. VA
Winchester Orchard Club Meeting Tonight At 7 P M
Regular monthly meeting of the Charley Rouss Fire Co. in Winchester Orchard, at 42 Rouss Avenue tonight at 7 p m. Report on several important committees to be presented. Also notes on oranges and lime sulfur dusting materials.
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Winchester Orchard
Rouss Avenue
Charley Rouss
Gharsiy Rouss Mire
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Sule
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Edward J. Dunlay
East
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Dufilapy
Polis
F. and
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Winchester Financial Institution
TO. Reorganize Railroad Board
the. A
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Poetmonta
Irafonda
Miss Leape
Thomas Morrison
Mr. Williams
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