City plan survey debate ends with stalled bonds vote
The council debated a 4330 survey contract from a Baltimore firm for city extension, boundaries, water and sewer plans, and a bond issue. A Cooper motion to adapt a substitute failed in a tie, Ritter’s motion lapsed, and further action was postponed. Motorists seek relief on license taxes and sidewalk pump charges amid parking storage concerns.
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Why
Cooper
Cer
Ritter
Hardy
Baltimore
Henry
Messrs
Grim
Baetjer
Ramshore
Knight
Glaize
Rosenberger
Hable
Jones
W. I. Hicks
Hicks
For Sale Very Desirable Building Sites in Stewart Street
Desirable building sites at the Stewart Street front of the Rob at M. Ward property offered through Hansbrough and Real Estate Loans at Ments. For particulars and price contact Hansbrough.
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Stewart ST
ROB
M. Ward
Hansbrough & Eas Real Estate Loans
Funeral services for Dr Elias Purcell Janney held at Albin
The funeral for Elias Purcell Janney of Albin near Winchester was held at his residence this afternoon with Rev. Chas Adey of the Baptist Church officiating. An Eagles delegation attended and escorted the casket to Mt Hebron where he is buried beside family members. Many friends praised his kindness to the poor and his long practice as a physician. Pallbearers included Hunter Boyd Gold Charles Harper J Henkel Henry Charles McCann James P Rear don and John I Sloat.
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Elias Purcell Janney
Albin
Winchester
Chas. Adey
Baptist Church
Mt. Hebron
Janney
Elias Purcell
Edward Janney
Fel Janney
Order of Eagles
Baltimore
Eagles
Messrs
Hunter Boyd Gold
Charles Harper
J. Henkel Henry
Charles McCann
James P. Reardon
John I. Sloat
Spray faster with no Bean Power Sprayer say experts
Know The Facts as You can do better spraying In less time and with less expense by using no Bean Power Sprayer. See page seven, WINCHESTER QAGHARD SUPPLY CO., 42 Rouss Avenue. Ip-tf
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Winchester Qaghard Supply CO
Rouss Avenue
Father and Son Banquet Noted by Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America plan a father and son banquet in the scout building gym on Thursday at 7 30 pm. Over 150 guests expected. Program includes talks by fathers and Lincoln birthday meeting. Good Turn Day, flower distribution for the sick, and Red Cross relief efforts are announced. A recent armory basketball game saw literature distributed.
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Boy Scouts of America
Red Cross
Income taxes now payable by Winchester residents
Deputy Collector D. W. Ritenour will be at the Winchester post office on February 16 17 and 18 to help income tax payers prepare and file 1919 returns. Returns required for various income thresholds apply to married widowed and single filers including minors. Bring all income data for 1919 when you visit.
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D. W. Ritenour
Winchester
Persinger
Girls Athletic Association Bake Sale at Solenbergers Store
The Girls Athletic Association will hold a homemade cake and candy sale at Solenbergers Store on February 14 for Valentine’s Day. Special Valentine boxes offered.
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7Hletic Association
Solenberger's
Charley Rouss Fire Company Banquet Honors Benefactor
The Charley Rouss Fire Company observes the late Charles Broadway Rouss with an 8 o clock banquet at their Braddock and Water streets hall. Guests include city officials, the mayor, city council, Dr Lindsay Rogers of the University of Virginia and Dr H B Hamerton of Washington and Lee, with Rev Clarence Woods giving invocation and benediction.
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Charles Broadway
Winenouce
Charley Rouss Fire ‘Company
Braddock
Water Streets
Mr. Reuss
Reuss
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
Robert T. Barton
Lindsay Rogers
University of Virginia
H. EB. Hamerton
Washington and Lee University
Rouss
Charley Rouss
State Senate Passes Regulation Bill in Virginia
The Senate passed a bill introduced by Senator Byrd to empower the State Corporation Commission to regulate power, light, heat and water during emergencies when public service corporations cannot supply all consumers. The bill adopts the US Fuel Administration preferred consumer list. Byrd, former Virginia fuel administrator, urged the measure.
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Senate
Byrd
State Corporation Commission
Public Service
United States Fuel Administration
Virginia
Byrd Bill Aims Faster Auto Licenses In Virginia Senate
Senator Byrd has introduced a measure in the State Senate to require the secretary of the commonwealth to issue automobile licenses promptly as applied for. The bill seeks to reduce delays and save inconvenience to Virginians this year and to improve automobile inspections so all owners obtain licenses.
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Byrd
State Senate
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Virginia
Fire Co Members Meet Wednesday Evening
Members of Rougs Fire Co are invited to assemble at their hall Wednesday evening at 7 50. All members are admitted free without tickets and every committee member is requested, 10 1p 2t.
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Rougs Fire Co
Postponed Sale Notice for Robert Loy to Feb 15 1920
In a postponed notice the sale of Robert Loy is moved to February 15 1920. The item notes community scouting aims to develop character in boys and urges parental support contributions to the cause.
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Robert_ Loy
Priday
Hines to Report to Wilson on Rail Wage Demands
Washington February 11 Director General Hines will address the wage demands of about two million railroad workers on his own responsibility and will report to President Wilson who will approve or disapprove the decision. Previously the railroad administration approved the response before presenting to the unions. A conference with Brotherhood officers was postponed to 3 30 this afternoon.
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Phen
Washington
Fen
Hines
Railroad Administration
White House
Wilson
Mr. Hines
Brotherhood
Taft Sees Hoover League of Nations Split Possible
Former President Taft spoke in Duluth saying Hoover backs the League of Nations and could win Republican votes if the issue is pressed. He warned the League stance might split the party and threaten the Republican presidential chances.
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Duluth
Minn
Herbert Hoover
League of Nations
Presiie
Ie Taft
SWHR
Interior Selling Produces and Slump in Stocks
The Associated Press reports heavy liquidation driven drop in stocks from interior buyers and brokers. Opening prices fell moderately but broader selling intensified, with margin pressures blamed for enforced sales as money and exchange rate influences faded before noon.
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New York
Ex Assemblyman Gitlow Sentenced to Prison
Former New York assemblyman Benjamin Gitlow received five to ten years in state prison in the Supreme Court after conviction under the state criminal anarchy statute. The sentence is the maximum for the offense. A motion for new trial and arrest of judgment was denied and Gitlow began his term at Sing Sing.
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New York
Supreme Court Today
Benjamin Gitlow
Revolutionary Age
Gitlow
Sing Sing
Flour Drops 50 Cents a Barrel in Minneapolis Market
Flour prices eased in Minneapolis trading with Standard flour in 98 pound sacks listed at 15.25 per barrel, down 1 from a week ago. The Associated Press report notes a 50 cent barrel drop amid uncertain market conditions.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
League of Nations opens London meeting chair by Balfour
London February 11 the league council opened its meetings with Arthur J. Balfour presiding for Great Britain. He welcomed delegates saying there was one block eight nations represented not nine and noted the absence of the United States marred the original symmetry of the plan.
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London
Council of the
League of Nations
Arthur J. Balfour
Great Britain
Balfour
United States
Schleswig Votes To Join Denmark
Copenhagen reports Schleswig plebiscite results show Denmark with 72 732 votes to 24 793 for Germany. Only a few districts remain unheard as complete tallies near finalization.
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Schleswig
Denmark
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Cincinnati First to Finish 14th Census Count
Kington February 1 Olele native city Cincinnati completed its fourteenth decennial enumeration. The last portfolio was turned in February 9 and final totals are expected within two weeks. District of Columbia also finished counts with city results due in about two weeks. nationwide figure expected by October.
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Kington
Olele Nati
Cengus Bureau
District of Columbia
Winchester Boy Scouts Clean Snow From City Crossings
The Winchester Boy Scouts marked the tenth anniversary of scouting by a good turn day. Over fifty scouts organized by Scout Commissioner Baker shoveled snow from street crossings and sidewalks, praised by residents for reducing sidewalk hazards and addressing neglect by some property owners.
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Winchester
Baker
Oil Lands Leasing Bill Passes Senate
Washington Feb 11 The oil lands leasing measure was completed today by the conference report and now goes to the president. The action ends a year long fight and provides for clearing and developing government owned oil coal gas and shale lands by state enterprise affecting about 75 100 000 acres of public domain mainly in western states.
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Washington
Acto
Senate
Govge
Yeyate Enterprise
Funeral of Thome Morrison Held at Memorial Horital
The funeral for the late Thome Morrison, who died last night at Memorial Horital City, was held yesterday at 8 Church in Western Irsett. Rev. E. W. Brubaker conducted the services, with Mr. Morrison in the care of Mr. D H. Anderson of 2a ae MService Ss Confederate army in the Gav not in the infantry.
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Thome Morrison
Memorial Horital City
Irsett
E. W._Brubaker
Morrison
D_H."Anderson
Market decline slows as investors recover some losses
Trading showed easing selling pressure with a drop limited to 6 percent and many early losses erased. Analysts noted material gains later in the session, suggesting a modest rebound for the day.
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Milay
1400 Perish as Transport Sinks off Mariupol
A Soviet message reports the transport Karantin with 1400 aboard including officers and families was sunk near Mariupol as Bolsheviks attacked. The disaster left all on board dead. Refugees are being assisted. ships and a British cruiser with others standby in the area.
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London
Moscow
Novo Rossisk
Karantin
Mariupol
Yekaterinoslav
Constantinople
Odessa
Criiger
Varna
Bulgaria
Biddle
Constanza
Gilpin Ili Beaten In House Vote On Prohibition Bill
Richmond Star reports the Virginia House of Delegates defeated Delegate Gilpin's bill to abolish the state department of prohibition. Supporters proposed delaying abolition to Sept 1 1922, hoping federal enforcement would improve by then. The note ends with a Boy Scout appeal for a $3000 budget.
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Richmond
Star
Virginia House of Delegates
Gilpin
Clarke
Warren Counti¢A
State Department of Prohibition
Department of Prohibition
Department
Mrs. Hettie Janney Dies in Baltimore Widow of Walter Janney
Relatives in Apis report the death of Mrs. Hettie Janney in Baltimore Md after a brief illness She was 26 and formerly Miss Rove of this city Daughter of Mr and Mrs David Kater She leaves four brothers Ralph Jon Carroll David and two sisters Mrs Rabe Forpey and Mrs Pierre Wathey The funeral plans are not yet set with services likely Friday at a time to be announced
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Apis
Hettie Janney
Walter HB. Janney
Baltimore
Winchester
Iigs
Janney
Rove
David Kater
Ralph
Jon, Carroll
Rabe Forpey
Pieree Wathey
Near Summit Point
Legislative deadline set for February 20
A telephone message from Richmon to The Star states that members of both houses of the General Assembly have agreed that no bills will be presented after February 20. Bills sent to Richmond for presentation after that date are unlikely to pass this session.
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Richmon
The
Star Today
Gen
Richmond
ODUE BROTHERS' MOTOR CARS FEATURED IN PUBLIC PROGRAM
An instructional cine at Hicks Motor Co explains car ownership and public attendance. Winchester Public Schools announce a meeting on February 2 with speakers from the Dodge dealership and local buyers seeking fresh cows and fodder.
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Odue Brothers
Hicks Motor Co
Winchester
Dodge
Howare- Cather
Hampton Woman Accused in Cumming Shooting Case
In Hampton Virginia 1914 society figures face a court case after prominent lawyer Gordon Cumming died from wounds inflicted by his wife Mittie Seater Cumming A coroner's inquest and village gossip stirred by a prenup dating 1914 reveal money disputes over support for a child and the husband's varying fortunes.
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Hampton
Gorsdon Cumming
Mittie’ Seater Cumming
Norfolk
Cumming
Johar Si Wi
Ming
Weiter
Cease “Bater
M Cumming
Keane
Aix
Supreme Court of Appeals
Richmond
Mattia Anna Jester
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Philanthr'pist
Sftate
Hines TS
Hoover
Titan Tractor
Et Bros
Cincinnai
BOY Scouts
MR. Mo' Reson
Harry Jones
East Piccadilly
Scout Council
Gilpin Ili
D. Rogers
Katherine Ba Jeneatle
KS. Oma
Mrx
Taim
Kenneth
Mr. Cuming
Son
Ely
Richard E. Byrd
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