Wilson Uses New Railroad Wage Proposal Amid Strike Talks
President Wilson announced an alterable policy based on justice to all interests after conferring with railroad brotherhood leaders. He presented a proposal not a wage increase and urged union leaders to consider it without outside interference. Union heads said they would put the suggestion to their members for earnest consideration.
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Associated Press
Washington
sHeb
Wilson
Brotherhood
White House
Tumulty
Hines
Union Teaders
Railroad Administration
B.M. Jewell
Railroad Department
The
American Federation of Labor
Maintenance of Way
United Brotherhood of Anaintenance “of Way
Allen Barker
Funeral for Miss Kate McVicar Writer and Poet
The funeral of Miss Kate McVicar longtime Winchester writer and Nemo contributor will be held at her North Main Street residence at 2 30 PM Saturday. Interment will be in Monet Hebron Cemetery with bearers J I Maphis M I Cap C Vernon Eddy Bb Green and H F Byrd listed.
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Kate McVicar
Winchester
The
Star
Nemo
North Main Street
Sdatur
Monet Hebron
Pratt
Maphis
Cap- C
Vernon -Eddy
Green
H. F. Byrd
Fifty-First Annual Women Suffrage Meeting Opens
The fifty-first annual convention of the National Woman's Suffrage Association opened in Chicago with about 2,000 delegates. Carrie Chapman Catt urged rejoicing at expected early victory for equal suffrage and noted no power can delay enfranchisement. A congress of women voters began yesterday, exposing Republican and Democratic tensions as leaders seek a nonpartisan group.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Woman's Suffrage Associat
Deleth
Carrie Chapman Catt
Congress
League of Women Voters
Association
Mr Mayhew Dead From Paralysis
Clarence Mayhew a well known 44 year old man in the northern city died after a long paralysis illness. He was unmarried and survived by his mother and two sisters. For eight years he worked at C W Ramsburg’s East Piccadilly street grocery and was popular with coworkers. He belonged to the Friendship Fire Company and the engine house bell tolled in his honor. Funeral arrangements had not been announced.
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Clarence Mayhew
C. W. Ramsburg
East Piccadilly Street
Mayhew
Friendship Fire Company
Stocks Crumble Further as Market Slumps on Labor Anxiety
In New York on February 13, stock values continued to crumble in early trading with speculative shares dropping 3 to 10 points amid a heavy sell off by brokers and commission houses. Railroads hit new lows on labor concerns while General Motors slipped about 10 points from Wednesday's close and 35 from the week’s final quotes, while oils and shippings rallied 2 to 5 points by noon.
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New York
Stock Exchange
General Motors
Fenton and Miss Shertzer Wed at Sacred Heart
Mr and Mrs Clark Shertzer of Stephens City announce the marriage of daughter Rhoda Katherine to William M Fenton son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Fenton of Clarke County The ceremony occurred at the Sacred Heart Church Winchester on February 11 and the couple will reside at Alpine Clarke County after a wedding trip to Washington and nearby cities The groom will farm locally.
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Clark Shertzer
Stephens City
Rhoda Katherine
William M. Fenton
Thomas J. Fenton
Clarke County
Sacred Heart Church
Winchester
John McVerry
Chapman's Apto Supply Apology and Thanks Note
A heartfelt thanks from Mrs. B P Anne for the help and kind expressions received during the illness and death of her husband. She acknowledges neighbors and friends who lent assistance and support in this difficult time.
Seed Sale Report Notes Winchester Seed Co.
A terse notice indicates a seed sale concern involving Milket seed and a buyer named Sel. It references Winchester Seed Co and a 213 cow or lot identifier, suggesting a contractual or audit notation about seed origin and transfer.
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Winchester ‘Seed- CO
Fatal Lockjaw Claims Miss Madeline Bean in Winchester
Miss Madeline Deborah Bean 43 youngest daughter of Joseph F. Bean of Frederick County died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from tetanus after a nail injury to her foot on February 2. She had been a longtime resident of the city, secretary of the Ladies' National Memorial Association, and a member of the United Brethren Church. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Madeline Deborah Bean
Saeter
Joseph F. Bean
North Kent Street
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Miss Bean
Frederick County
Virginia
Taylor Furnace
Isaiah Wright
Messrs
James Bean
Stephens City
Joseph Bean
Washington, D. C
Ladies’ National Memorial Association
United Brethren Church
Few Auto Owners Pay an Income Tax in Virginia
Richmond Va Feb 13 Official figures for the finance committee of the General Assembly reveal 8781 people in Virginia own and operate motor cars yet pay no income tax. With a state population around 2.5 million and 96600 licensed vehicles the data show 91541 car owners earn under 3000 dollars annually and 17819 residents filed any income tax last year.
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Richmond
General Mbly
Virginia
Commissioners of the Revenue
Thirsty Voyageurs Clean Out Bar On Mauretania
The Cunard liner Mauretania left New York with a record liquor stock but arrived at Southampton with empty bars. Passengers besieged the bar after passing the three mile limit, and the steward called for greater beverage storage on future voyages.
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Southampton
Cunard
New York
Mauretania
Scout fundraiser seeks two thousand dollarWidzet drive
A local Boy Scout group appeals for donations toward a two thousand dollar Widzet fund raising effort. The message mentions Biz Q and Danny Chee Ett Hat Reet and lists contributing entities Gracy and Bros, Green, and a Fox name reference.
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Biz Q
Danny Chee Ett Hat Reet
SR One
Haldeman
Henry Boyd Heads Huge Armour Leather Co
Henry W Boyd, former Winchester resident and son of the late P W Ya Sr, becomes president of Armour Leather Company. Armour and Company of Chicago plans to consolidate its leather and tanning assets in a new corporation with an estimated $90 to $100 million annual turnover and a capitalization of $25 million. The reorganized group will encompass six or more large tanning firms as it moves to segregate properties under an arrangement with the U S attorney general.
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Armour Leather Company
Henry W. Boyd
Winchester
P. W.ya
Boyd
Cover
Drayton Ad Leonard
Germany
United States
Tap
Special Meeting Tonight at Eight O Clock
A special meeting is scheduled for this evening at 8 o'clock. The notice is signed by H. Hardy, Captain, indicating an official gathering or briefing.
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Cc. H. Hardy
Organs 9 Fine Organs Must Be Sold At Once
An auction notice announces nine fine organs to be sold immediately with low prices at SEAL(S. ip-it) auction house. The listing emphasizes quick sale and bargain pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyers
Harrisonburg Declares Quarantine Over Influenza Outbreak
Harrisonburg officials order a general quarantine as 28 new influenza cases appear in a day. Schools, pool rooms, theatres, and churches close until the epidemic subsides. About 125 patients are under treatment in the city and roughly 600 cases exist in Rockingham county.
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Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Harrisonaaa
Army recruiting party reaches here from Fort Monroe
The Fort Monroe, Virginia, Coast Artillery recruiting party led by Captain R. H. Boykin has arrived after a week delay due to heavy snow between here and Front Royal. Captain Boykin reports rising enrollments in the army, especially in coast artillery, as young men begin to appreciate government educational and vocational training efforts.
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Fort. Monroe
R. H. Boykin
Coast Artillery
Here
Front Royal
Roy Deery Dead After Prolonged Illness
Mr Roy Deery a former Worcester meat merchant died about 11 o clock this morning after a lengthy illness believed to be typhoid fever. He was well known in the city and county for several years in the meat trade and leaves five small children. Further funeral details are unclear in the fragment.
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Roy Deery
Winchester
Southern States Casualties In War Tallied
A government summary lists state by state war losses among American Expeditionary Forces. Tennessee reports 6190 casualties, Virginia 6120, North Carolina 5799, followed by Alabama 5160 and Georgia 4426. Total southern state casualties reach 37266 of 302612 nationwide. Virginia shows 1635 total dead, 4452 wounded, plus prisoners and other categories.
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Associated Press
Termnessee Jistteten
Mississippi River
Virginia
North Carolina
A’s
Georgta
Adjutant” General of the Army
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Lovisiana
Florida
Etree
Cabsinias
Nemo. To the memory of Miss Kate McVicar
A brief elegy recalling Kate McVicar’s memory. The poem speaks of her mind and soul, her disdain for earthly care, and her ascent on “brilliant wings” to a celestial realm where sun and stars revolve around Mars.
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Kate McVicar
Mars
Wallis Tractor Cuts Orchard Costs Across 980 Acres
Mas sey Brothers report the Wallis tractor disced 980 acres of orchard over two years at 24 1 2 cents per acre including fuel oil and repairs. The machine set records for lowest cost per acre and per year of service, cited as the true tests of tractor economy. Also noted are dog tags ready for Frederick County and a brief tip about feeding birds.
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Wallis
Massey Brothers
Winchester Orchard, Supply CO
N. Market
Public Sale Notice for Farm Stock and Supplies
Public sale announced for February 17 at Rogers Northwest ern grade farm. Items include stock implements harness corn hay fodder. Wanted: good home for 12-1 patchy. Movement aims to develop character in the hay and involves every parent in the city with contributions sought.
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Rogers
Northwestern
Mrs Cumming Told Of Tragedy In Virginia Jail
Mrs Cumming learns her husband Richard E. Byrd died from wounds inflicted by her Saturday in Hampton Virginia. The pastor informs her in Elizabeth City county jail and she faints. Attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd to represent her at trial with a bond hearing planned. A special grand jury will indict her for murder Saturday morning.
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Hampton
Byrd
Mrs. Cumming
Springs for Most All Cars in Chapman’s Apto Supply Co
Local advertisement lists springs for most cars at Chapman’s Apto Supply Co and Boyd Drug Company. It also promotes Fresh Huyler's Candy available at the drugstore. The note resembles a vintage newspaper classifieds snippet.
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Chapman
Apto Supply CO
Mrs. Martha Weakley Dies in Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Martha Alice Weakley widow of Benjamin Weakley died Tuesday night at Memorial Hospital aged 58. A native of Madison County Virginia she leaves several children. Funeral was held today at 2 PM from Fairfax Hotel with Rev. Robert A. Goodwin officiating and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Martha Alice Weakley
Benjamin _.Weakley
Memorial Hospital
Madison Couty
Staunton
Weakley
Fairfax Hotel
Robert A. Goodwin
Christ Church
Mount Hebron
Boyd Drug and Scout Fund Drive Notice
Fresh Martha Washington Candy offer from Boyd Drug Company plus used Ford cars for sale. Chapman’s Apto Supply Co seeks $8000.00 for a Boy Scout project in Winchester. Send money to any Scout Council member.
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Boy Scout
Winchester
Ney
Scout Council
New Yorkers Delayed Winter Getaway as Slush Paralyzes Streets
New York City endures rain snow and sleet with Mayor Hylan canceling a Palm Beach winter vacation until streets are cleared of ice and snow. Slush grows as temperatures rise threatening additional property damage and traffic disruption amid a prolonged thaw. Boyd Drug Company notes Burpee seeds carried by prescription druggists.
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Associated Press
New York
Hylan
Palm Beach
Reverend McVerry Announces Mass Schedule
The Rev John McVerry pastor of the Church of the Sacred Heart announced mass times for Sunday February 15 at 7 30 and 10 30 a m in that church The notice appears in a local church bulletin or newspaper. Royd Drug Company advertises prescription druggists set sal vets for hive stock as part of a drug store notice.
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John McVerry
Church of the Sacred Heart
ROYD
The
Prescription Drugtists
Sarah Zane Fire Company Funeral Attendance Noted
The notice records attendees at the Saturday funeral of Wade Streit, son of Seria Jacob Streit, and mentions secretary found a pair of spectacles left at Star and paid for the ad. It also notes Barnett has moved to Baltimore to begin new work with the American Tobacco Company and that he was formerly employed by The Star.
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Wade
Seria Jacob
Streit
Cousinss Barnett
Cone
Baltimore
the Star
Virginia House rejects federal suffrage amendment
The Virginia House of Delegates voted 57 to 29 to reject the federal suffrage amendment after earlier 24 to 10 rejection of the Norris resolution to refer the issue to the people. The body also approved a commission plan to redraw state districts and passed a Bible oath measure with changes. A degree standards bill and a policy limiting post week bill introductions were adopted.
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Richmond
Virginia House of Delegates
Norris
House
Amneae
Mapp
Neers Sage Manent
Senate
Commission
State Board of Education
Pwetockae
Hoon
Farmers and Merchants National Bank Advertises Safe Deposit Rentals
Bank promotes safe deposit boxes at $2 yearly urging deposits need not be large. Also mentions multiple savings options and personal banking services. Nearby notices reveal a marriage in Hagerstown between Hugh Wood and Hilda Perry, with post ceremony plans in Frederick and Ridgeville.
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Tir Ray
Hugh Wood
Bileviille
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Railroad Union
Mincar
MR. Mayhew
WM. Fenton
Miss Shertzer
Cha
Apto Supply
Wileet Seed
Lockjaw
Madeline Bean
Finance Committee
Commissioners of Revenue
Thirsty Voyagers
Hy AS
Green Te Dle Ans Ayiths Gracy. and Bros: White
Henry Boyd
Huge Corporation
New Armour Leather Company
Rockingham CO
Roy Derry
Southern States
Pote
Taxxeu
Ros. Smith, Treagtrer
Brederick County
Ip-tft
pat _pretty
R. E. Byrd
Boyd Drug Company
Huyler’s
Alice Weakley
Ip Chapman
Catholic Church Services
Sarah Zane Fire Company
H. C. Titan
Massey. Bros. City
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