Prohibition Costs and Suffrage Moves In Virginia Legislature
A Virginia Senate report notes state spending over 3000 for defense of prohibition agents tied to the Shackelford and Hudson murder case. Other actions: Leedy suffrage amendment set as special order, Paul poll tax voting proposal to face Senate vote, and consideration to abolish the Prohibition Department after August 21 1922. The Goolrick workmen’s compensation bill to raise weekly pay, and proposals on state liquor manufacture for medical use. Governor Davis also transmits Osborne’s nomination for state hospital commissioner.
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Valley Turnpike
Shackelford and Hudson
Senate
Department of Prohibitiony
L. O. Wendenburg
State Department of Prohibition
House of Delegates
Paul
Gilpin
Park Déidn
Isle of Wight
Senate Committee On Courts of Justice
Goolrick
House
Senate Committee On
Mapp
Davis
Charles A. Osborne
Keysville
W. C. Williams
Protect your home with The Great American Fire Insurance
The ad urges readers to insure homes with The Great American of New York capital five million dollars to guard against fire after wartime fears. Lacy and Arthur, general insurance agents, pledge high service and invite customers to try them at Thone 447.
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New York
Lacy & Arthur, General Insurance
Miss McVicar Illness Prolongs Uncertain Health
Friends report Miss Kate McVicar remains seriously ill with influenza aggravated form. The longtime contributor to The Evening Star is described by her physician as very ill, with no noted improvement today.
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Kate McVicar
Certificates For Heroes Relatives to Receive Memorial Certificates
The United States government will present memorial certificates to families of all service members who died in World War I. Eight thousand American Legion posts plan public ceremonies on Washington’s Birthday February 22. The Robert Conrad Post will host at the Empire Theater, with Frederick W Wise as speaker. Families of Winchester and Frederick County soldiers should send names to Philip Williams at 42 Rouss Avenue for proper seating and planning.
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United Sates
United States
Washington
Robert ¥. Conrad Post
Empire Theater
Frederick W. Wise
Winchester
Eng
Frederick County
Philip Williams
Rouss ‘Avenue
Be an Power Sprayer ad promises efficiency gains
An advertisement from Winchester Orchard Supply Co promotes the Béan Power Sprayer as a faster and cheaper spraying solution. The note directs readers to page seven for details and lists the seller at 42 Rouss Avenue.
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Winchester Orchard Supply CO
Rouss Avenue
Thrift Club Work in Boyce High School
Supt. L. D. Kline reports the Boyce High School Thrift Club under Miss Theodora Cox raised 1183.72 in war savings stamps last year and plans a large program for this year. Eight pupils in one room saved 1024 per month and pledged 70.55 for the term, with multiple clubs across the school competing.
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Supt. L. D. Kline
Boyce High School
Theodora Cox
Unfilled Orders of United States Steel Corporation
New York Feb. 10 Unfilled orders of the United States Steel Corporation on January 31 were 9,285,441 tons. This is an increase of 1,020,075 tons from December 31 and marks the eighth consecutive month of rising orders.
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New York
United States Steel Corparation
Irish Insurgents Take Police House
Irish insurgents attacked a police station in Orkland Ireland capturing the building after hours of rifle fire. Five policemen who defended the station were taken prisoner as attackers seized weapons and fled the scene.
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The
Associated Press
Orkireland
Tin
Phey
Virginia House County Blocked Profiteering Bill
In Richmond on February 10 a House committee voted 5 to 3 to indefinitely pass the anti profiteering bill. Delegate Albert O Boschen led the bill’s push while opponents from Retail Merchants Association and manufacturers warned the measure would ruin business in Virginia. Richard Evelyn Byrd argued the bill’s title was too narrow and claimed it would require farmers to track costs per item.
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Richmond
Boschen
House Committee On Moral and Social Welfare
Albert 0. Boschen
Retail Merchants’ Association
Richard Evelyn Byrd
United States
Virginia
Mr. Byrd
Joschen
Federal Food Administration
Byrd
Rouss Wembers Call Fall Assembly At Zan
Rouss Fire Co members are urged to assemble Wednesday evening at Zan. All committee members are requested to attend, admission free without tickets.
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Zan
Rouss Fire Co
Call money rates drift lower on unsettled market
New York Feb 16 Trading in the money market opened mixed as unsettled conditions persisted. General factors showed frost and weather affecting shipments while call money and speculative activity moved slowly under pressure.
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New York
coUrsa
Karly
Speediative Bsiies
Crown Prince Offers Self as Victim for German Extradition
Frederick William Hohenzollern, former crown prince of Germany, cabled President Wilson offering to surrender for trial by the Allies in place of 900 Germans demanded for extradition. The message from Wieringen Island Holland argues against forced surrender and seeks to bear the blame himself. Signed Wilhelm, Wieringen Island, Feb 24, 1424.
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Washington
Frederick William
Hohenzolllern
Germany
Wilson
Wier- Ingen Island
Holland
England
Belgium
Italy
Japan
United States of North American
Mr. Wilson
Span
Tor
Europe
Drevense
Wieringen
Conveyances of County Realty in Frederick County
The county clerk records show several estate transfers in Frederick County. Transfers include E. F. Greenwalt to Clinton Keller for a Shawnee district house and lot at 2750 dollars and Ray McQualls to William S. Funkhouser for 23 acres near Stephens City at 5090 dollars.
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E. F. Greenwalt
Uix
Clinton Keller
Shawnee
Ray McCqualls
William S. Funkhouser
Stephens City
Sgapp
RM. Cougal
Opequon
B. Jennings
James B. Jennings
James A
Chiefs for Military Training Debate Heats Up
Washington on February 10 saw sharp partisan debate over universal military training. Senator Wadsworth said Democratic disapproval would not stop army reorganization legislation. Representative Kahn vowed to press measures with training features, setting a floor fight ahead.
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Washington
House Democrats
Congress
Wadsworth
Senate Military Committee
Kahn
House Military Committee
Sims Denies He Belittled Navy Policies
Rear Admiral Sims tells Senate committee there is nothing personal in his criticism of Secretary Daniels naval award policies. He says his remarks warned of a defeatist system and risks to the Navy greater than Bolshevism while denying belittling America's war effort. A father and son banquet is set for February 12 at 7 30 p.m. at the scout building due to a schedule.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Navy Department
Sims
Senate
Representative Whaley
South Carolina
Congress
America
Scoets
Plan Unlimited Debate On Pact
Washington report notes the Senate Foreign Relations Committee took perfunctory action on the peace treaty removing cloture limits. Republican and Democratic leaders agreed not to take up the measure next week, allowing amendments and reservations to be discussed without the winter limit. Mrs Kinzel left yesterday to spend several days in Washington. Mrs Re Grinitams is atah.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Rial Athletes Plan Program For Girls Association
The first regular meeting of the Girls' Athletic Association was held at Mand ley Library Auditorium despite snow. Thirty-eight athletes attended as Grace Lauck presided in Opal Robinson's absence. fifty-nine members already enrolled and two fundraising plans discussed.
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Girls’ Athletic Association
Mandley Library
Grace Lauck
Opal Robinson
Florida
Mabel J. Haynes
Fo Ureed
Magdaline Zinn
J. Solenberger
Bessie Rush
Mare K. Haynes
Marion Pierce
Eva Barges
Lexington braces for order as World War Vets guard streets
Dawn patrols by veterans and soldiers from Chateau Thierry guard Lexington against repeat mob violence that killed five and wounded others. William Lockett awaits transfer to reform school or prison as authorities hold in a steel cage.
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Chateau Thierry
Co Eee
William Lockett
Geneva Hardman
Frankfort
Public sale and local notices from Honolulu fragments
Public sale of stock implements hay fodder and an assortment of items noted. Annie Hofheimer guests and Mrs KJ Dijtilap in transit. An injury update from East Main Street resident recovering. Honolu lu dispatch reports Bolshevik capture and Sakalin island capital alert with a Turkic correspondent note.
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KJ. Dijtilap
The
Wage Dispute Threatens Rail Strike Near Hines Talks
Washington February 10 tensions over wage demands by railroad train and maintenance workers rose as Director General Hines prepared for talks with W G Lee union president. A strike vote was reportedly underway with a critical decision due before the 30 day notice period expires. President Wilson and Secretary Tumulty planned to review the issue as officials warned the situation could widen to a general railroad walkout.
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Washington
Hines
Brotherhood of Railway
W. G. Lee
Hhs
Lee
Railroad Administration
Lee Ha
Tumulty
Wilson
White House
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Witorn
New York Struck by Another Snow Storm
Snow storm hit New York blocking main streets and drifted heavily. An army of 14,000 workers labored day and night since Wednesday with little headway and a change to rain was feared early.
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Associated Press
Nea. York
New York
Italians Flock to American Shores
Italian officials predict a record flow of emigrants to the United States in 1914 far surpassing 275,000 from 1913. Applications increase as ships run between Naples and the U S carrying thousands seeking new lives. Local notices warn dog owners violators face execution plans.
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Associated Press
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Thali
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America
Italy
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Jshipa
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