Yarrowdale prisoners release rumors swirl amid Berlin isolation
Washington awaits official confirmation of a Berlin report that the Yarrowdale prisoners have been released amid slow, uncertain communications with Germany. State Department inquiries seek the status of American consuls in Berlin and the path of minister Whitlock’s dispatches as reaction to the potentially evolving incident.
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Washington
United States
Berlin
Germany
State Department
Wlisb
Slwiss
Belgium
Here
Whitlock
Brussels
London
Glasgow
J.austin
Winchester ordinance on sewer or sanitary closet installation
The People of Winchester must comply by June 1st with installing either sewer connections or sanitary closets citywide. Where sewer is impractical, sanitary closets must be used, under the health ordinance adopted by the January council meeting, prohibiting disposal of human excreta where it could contaminate water or reach animals or drinking sources.
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Common Council
Company Back on Virginia Soil
Richmond reacts as The Second Virginia Regiment arrives in the capital with Company 1 from Winchester, signaling soldiers back on Virginia soil after travel to the front.
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Virginia
Richmond
Winchester
Winchester seeks cheaper loan rate under six percent
The city treasurer is authorized to borrow 20000 dollars as needed until May 1 to cover licenses and taxes. Only 7000 dollars has been borrowed, leaving 13000 to be drawn. Local lenders offer 6 percent, leaving little incentive for the city to accept a lower rate.
Valley Couples Wed In Washington
Two Shenandoah county couples secured marriage licenses in Washington and were married by Rev. John Weidley. The pairs were John W. Sibert 21 of Toms Brook with Nami F. Palmer 20 of Strasburg and Harry S. Hottle 24 of Toms Brook with Lillian G. Coffman of Fishers Hill. Found two bunches of keys. owner to call Star office.
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Two Valley
Washington
Shenandoah County
Strasburg
Harry S. Hottle
Toms Brook
Lillian G. Coffman
Fish
Ens Hill
John Weidley
Star Office
James Young Acquitted of Assault on Wife’s Escort
James Young, movie director and son of a Maryland ex-senator, was arraigned in West Side Court New York on assault charges concerning Clara Kimball Young and her escort Harry Garson outside the Hotel Astor on February 3. Garson was slashed with a gold penknife. witnesses said Garson attacked Young first. Magistrate McQuade dismissed the case and Young issued a statement about steering men away from married women and hinted Clara owes her wealth to him.
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Walter Berry
United States Coast Guard
Aphice
Berry
Sing Sing
Caroline Tiarks
West 138Th Street
Count Otto Berry, Wiihtrade
Linden
Germany
New York
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Copenhagen
British Isles
Kiel
Frankfurter Zeing
London
Lloyds
Longear
Greenland
James Young
Winchester
Maryland
West Side Court
Harry Garson
Young
Clara Kimball Young
Hotel Astor
Garson
McQuade
Clara
Kimball Young
LIQUOR CHARGE ENCOUNTERS NO SEARCH WARRANT ARGUMENT
Joseph Lucchesi of North Carolina faced a drunken transport charge after patrolmen found fourteen quarts of whiskey and one quart of bitters in his baggage near Elba station on February 1. The jury failed to reach a verdict and the case was set for the next term. Lucchesi’s attorney moved to suppress the evidence, arguing unlawful arrest and lack of a warrant.
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Joseph Lucchesi
North Carolina
Mastings Court
Richmond
Lucchesi
Elba Station
Patromen Lowell
W. HB. Clark
L. O. Wendenburg
Camp Fire Girls Present Salmagundi Play in Winchester
The Camp Fire Girls stage Salmagundi Monday at 8 PM at the Empire Theatre in Winchester. Ceremonial gowns arrived from New York and the Winchester Orchestra will perform in support of a tuberculosis tent fundraiser.
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Winchester
the Empire
New York
Winchester Orchestra
Salmagundi
Camp Fire Girls
Missing Colored Man Sought Here
Chief of Police M. A. Doran received a telegram from Elizabeth Hall of Elizabeth, Pa asking help to find Charles Hall a 20 year old colored man missing from Keystone town since Tuesday. Authorities have inquired here and fear he may have gone to Winchester. Elizabeth Hall requests quick word if he is located.
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M. A. Doran
Elizabeth Hall
Elizabeth
Charles Hall
Keystone
Winchester
Charles ‘Hall
Mary Evans
Virginia to Get Almost a Million for Education
Virginia poised to receive federal funds for vocational education under a pending law. Conferees approve a commission appointed by the governor to accept and apply the Smith Lever act funds if the legislature has not acted. Virginia's share for 1917 is $32,850. Governor Stuart to name the commission until the legislature acts.
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Wiashington
House
Senate
Virginia
Laws
Stuart
Board of Education
Household goods for sale in Kernstown
At the residence of Dr. Humston in Kernstown a sale offers six suits of furniture rugs chairs stoves and kitchen utensils. A lady at the house will receive interested buyers. W. B. Smith. 14-1p-31.
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Humston
Kernstown
W. B. Smith
Farmers urged to boost 1917 crop amid high prices
Frederick County readers are told farmers can expect strong prices in 1917 as grain stocks deplete. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Winchester Virginia promises support to help farmers maximize output, noting cattle and hog markets and urging utilization of bank assistance.
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United States
Frederick County
Mrs. Clagett Is Laid To Rest in Rest Churchyard
The funeral of Mrs. Anna Clagett was held at Rest Church in Rest Virginia with the Rev. Mr. Hardesty of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment followed in the Evans family cemetery adjoining the church. A separate note says a missing man is not in Winchester.
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Grant Miller
FB. R. Spriggs
A.M. Grim
Charlestown
W. Va
Mrs. Claggett
Rest
Anna Clagett
Room Rest
Mr. Hardesty
Methodist Episcopal Church
Evans
Winchester
Road To Martinsburg Back Creek Valley Line Expansion Hinted
Reports say the Williamsport Nessle and Martinsburg Railway will extend beyond Martinsburg toward Winchester. A potential branch to Hedgesville and further Blue Ridge connections could boost fruit shipments from Back Valley. About 100 workers are on site. wages at 2.26 dollars daily. work resumes despite bad weather.
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Williamport, Nessle and Martinsburg
Williamsport
Martinsburg
Hedgesville
Winchester
Tallway Company
Blue Ridge
Western Maryland Railroad
Martinsburg World
Watch Your Step comes to Empire Theater in Winchester
The Watch Your Step company arrives in Winchester this afternoon at the Empire Theater for tonight’s performance. It travels with three special cars for baggage and cast and a full orchestra. Advance ticket sales promise a large audience and the show is Irving Berlin’s lively latest musical. Curtain at 8:30.
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Empire Theater
Winchester
The
Empire
Irving Berlin
Mrs Millard Yost Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Millard Yost died at her North Kent Street home after a lingering cancer illness. She leaves her husband and three children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Millard Yost
North Kent Street
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