Wilson Note on Adriatic Sparks Allied Split
Paris reports swift rejection of Wilson’s note by Britain and France over the Adriatic Fiume question with the Entente demanding that Yugoslavia accept the compromise or activate the London treaty. Washington officials say the note was misread and the US would stay in the peace process but withdraw from the Fiume settlement. In Fiume, Italian forces capture a transport carrying 1,000 troops near Luernero.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
France
Italy
Adriatic
Echo d'Paris
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Millerang
London
Washington
White House
United States
America
Temps
League of Nations
Senate
Fiume
Allied Supreme Council
Ialian
Gabrielle d‘Annunzio
Gulf of
Luernero
Prohibition Here Benefits Bahamas
Prohibition in the United States boosted Nassau finances turning a deficit into a large surplus. The policy also provided jobs and increased cash circulation, aiding the Bahama government and economy.
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Bahamas
Associated Press
Nassau
Bahama
Islands
United States
Large Fertilizer Works Destroyed at Chestertown
Chestertown Maryland February 16 fire destroyed the Peerless fertilizer works of undetermined origin last night causing about 200000 dollars in loss. Insurance coverage is noted.
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Chestertown
Gratitude From Streit Family for Support During Illness and Death
Mrs. J. F. Streit and children thank friends neighbors and relatives for assistance during the illness and death of their husband and father. They also acknowledge sympathies and floral offerings.
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Ghd
Young Couple Weds as City Records a Marriage
A marriage license was issued on Saturday at the city clerk’s office to Guy Lofton and Emma Boyce both residents. Lofton is a son of Joseph Lofton and works as a concrete worker. Boyce is a daughter of James Boyce.
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Corporation Clerk's
Guy Lofton
Emma Boyce
Joseph Lofton
Hisbride
James Boyce
No basis for secret sale of German liners, Wilson to inform Senate
President Wilson will tell the Senate there is no basis for a secret agreement between the Shipping Board and British interests to sell 30 former German liners. An auction at the Shipping Board opened with many shipping firms in attendance but Chairman Payne was summoned to court over an injunction sought by W. R. Hearst.
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Associated, Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Shipping Board
White House
Vandegee
Rennali
Askiti
Payne
District of Columbia Supreme Court
W.W. R. Hearst
New York
Senate Commerce Committee
House Merchant Marine Committee
District Supreme Court
W. R. Hearst
Shipping _ Board
Bailey
Creatore Opera Company Sets Winchester Debut Night
The Creatore Opera Company led by Guisseppi Creatore appears at the Empire Theatre tonight with Lucia di Lammermoor. The 100 member troupe brings its own orchestra and scenery after cancelling a Staunton date, promising rare concert quality for Winchester’s music lovers.
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Staunton
Winchester
Creatore Opera Company
Empire Theater
Lucia di Lammermoor
Guisseppi Creatore
Creatore
Near East Drive Ends On Fes Washington Birthday Drive Ends
The Near East Relief campaign to aid persecuted Armenians ends on Washington's Birthday. Frederick County mobilized a $4200 local quota to cover seventy people at $60 yearly. Chairman L Baker reported completion to state chair Oliver Sands of Richmond. all churches and parishes contributed.
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Washington
Frederick County
L. Marshall Baker
Oliver J. Sands
Richmond
Appendicitis Operation At Memorial Hospital
Mr John T Mummat of near Mount Jackson Virginia underwent an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital several days ago. His condition was serious Saturday evening but improved yesterday. His wife and father Noah Mummatt are staying here for some time due to his illness.
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John T.mummat
Mount’ Jackson
Memorial Hospital
Noah Mummatt
Boy Scout Budget Surpasses Expectation After Week of Activities
The local Boy Scout troop reports a successful anniversary week with events at the Empire and Lutheran Church, a budget launch for 1920, and numerous good turns including Red Cross service and plant distribution. The budget is described as having gone over the top with strong public support and praise for the troop’s work.
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Boy Scouts of America
the Empire
Washington
Scout Council
Red Cross
Committee On
British General Applies For Job In Croydon Pensions Post
London January 29 reports a discharged brigadier general among applicants for the Croydon pensions committee secretary post. The job pays 350 pounds and went to a lieutenant colonel with 30 years of army service.
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Associated Press
London
Croyden
Croydon Pensions Committee
Rouss Hall Talent Show Auditions Set for Feb 17
All participants in the Rouss Home Talent Minstrel Show must report to Rouss Hall on Tuesday February 17 at 7:30 p m. The notice calls for prospective performers to assemble for tryouts and rehearsal planning.
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Rouss
Rouss Hall
Foote To Stage A Minstrel Show In Winchester
Arrangements are made for Harry Foote of New York City to produce a minstrel show in Winchester on February 27 and 28 to benefit the Charley Rouss Fire Company. The production will feature local talent with 40 young ladies and 40 men in the cast and rehearsals begin tonight at Rouss Hall.
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Harry Foote
New York City
Winchester
Charley Rouss
Foote
Rouss Hall
Funeral Attended by Distant Friends for Miss Kate McVicar
Attendees at Miss Kate McVicar's funeral yesterday afternoon included Dr. Flannery resident physician at Mount Hope Hospital Maryland Mrs George Norvell of Washington D C Mrs Mariam Jenkins sister Martinsboro West Virginia Mrs Clara Whissen niece Newport News Virginia Mr Stump and Mrs niece of East Radford Virginia Ashby McVicar a brother of Texas.
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Kate McVicar
Flannery
Mount Hope Hospital
George Norvell
Washington, D. C
Mariam Jenkins
Martinsboro
W. Va
Clara Whissen
Newport News
Wises. Frank
ALMSHOUSE COOK DIES AT COUNTY HOME
Georgie Pendleton longtime cook at the county alms house died at the institution on a Saturday aged 23 years. Pendleton had served there for years before her death. Local officials note the grief among staff and residents as the community mourns the loss.
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Almshouse
Georgie Pendleton
County Almshouse
Manghtes Pe Uesee Pendleton
Eaves
Pendleton
Near East Relief Rehabilitates Orphans With Ten Dollar Aid
A Near East Relief appeal explains how a ten dollar donation funds meals clothing and shelter for Armenian orphans in Western Asia. It notes the transformation of five children shown in pictures and urges Americans to sponsor or adopt orphans, highlighting costs and education toward self sufficiency.
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Asia
Madison Avenue
New York City
Tienes
Near East Tefet
Ammenia
Steller
Near East
Near East Nelset
Conference Sought On Railroad Wage Questions
Washington officials ask J DeWitt Cuyler to designate a committee for a conference with railroad administration officials on wage questions and related subjects. President Wilson suggested the move. DETROIT strike postponement: 300000 maintenance of way and railway shop workers not cancelled, but postponed. Allen Barker warns strike will occur without swift relief.
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Washington
Hines
J. DeWitt Cuyler
Association of Railway Executives
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Detroit
Mich
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Allen Barker
Brotherhood
Rallies Ensuese On Lower Money Rate
New York trading opened weak as selling eased before noon but held near lows amid uncertain international conditions. Rails showed minimal rally while general activity remained light and call loan rates at 7 percent influenced moves amid renewed exchange-rate concerns.
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Associated Press
New York
Pollard Named to U S Trade Board in Washington
John Garland Pollard of Virginia has been selected by the president as a member of the Federal Trade Commission. He will replace Joseph E. Davies, who resigned to run for the Senate against Lenroot of Wisconsin. Pollard, 49, a Virginia native and former Democratic presidential elector, was a candidate for governor in the last election.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Garland Pollard
Virginia
Ben
Federal Trade Commission
Pollard
Joseph E. Davies
Senate
Lenroof
Wisconsin
Woman Identified as Albert McKee's First Wife in Winchester
Relatives say Mrs Hazel Mary McKee admitted she was married to Albert McKee about eight years ago and has three children. McKee left Carlisle two years ago for Pittsburgh. the wife allegedly deserted the children and later claimed marriage to G W Lightner in Hagerstown Maryland last September. Lightner claimed marriage. she later admitted it. Mrs Millers McKee Lightner recovers in a hospital and will testify against William Johnson in a white slave case after serving a 60 day sentence for relations with her.
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Albert McKee
Winchestere
Hazel Mary McKee
McKee
Lightner
Mra Millers Mckee-Lightner
William. Johnson
Will
United States
MeeKee
Carlisle
Notice to Dog Owners in Frederick County
The 1020 Dog tags are now ready. All dogs must be registered and tagged. Treasurer RS Smitil of Frederick County issues the notice with registration requirements and deadline.
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Tasgeed RS
Smitil
Frederick County
Mrs Elizabeth Mulvehill dies in Washington DC
The body of Mrs Elizabeth Mulvehill former resident of this county died in Washington DC on Saturday. She was 80 and originally from Juniata Pa. She lived near Winchester then on the Martinsburg pike and North Frederick turnpike before moving to Washington. She is survived by two sisters and was the sister of the late Capt James K McCann. A niece from Washington accompanied the body to Winchester.
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Elizabeth Mulvehill
Washington, D. C
Baltimore and Ohio
John McVerry
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Messrs
M. M. Lynch
Jong Home
Ls Jon
Amar
Scott Grant
Mulvehill
Juniata
Michael Mulvehill
Missouri
Winchester
Martinsburg Pike
North Frederick Turnpike
W. 8
Hiett
Washington
Harry
Frank Mulvehill
Sarah Mulvehill
Braddock
Annie Maloy
Youngstown
Ohio
James K. McCann
Mixa Jennie McCann
Dressmaking in All Its Branches
Mrs. L. Bryan and Mrs. B. Ridley operate dressmaking branches at 302 Bishopsgate? Piccadilly TaTp-3t. Local notice lists services and contact details for tailoring work.
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L. Bryan
B. Ridley
Piccadilly
Blizzard Strikes New York and Buffalo Rail Lines
A severe blizzard disrupts New York and rail service from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. Through trains west of Buffalo delayed or canceled as snow and gale force winds halt east, west, and southbound routes. A cold wave grips the East from the Canadian border to the Gulf, yet of short duration.
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New York
Syracuse
New York Central Railroad
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Buffalo
N. Y
Ines
Washington
Canadian
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Misulasippi River
Floreau
Northwest ern Grade stock and implements listing
Feb 17 listing for S D Rogers offering stock harness corn hay fodder at Northwestern. Items include implements and stock assets with location at 2 1 1 p At.
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Smith
Fair Grounds
Chet
S. D. Rogers
Northwestern
February City Court Opens Its February Term
The Corporation Court began its February term this morning with Judge F. B. Whiting presiding. A number of cases were called and trial dates were discussed this afternoon. A jury will likely be summoned to hear several civil cases later in the term, probably next week.
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The
Corporation Court
F. B. Whiting
Cold Wave Strikes Winchester After Warm Spell
A sudden cold wave hit Winchester bringing rain then snow and a rapid temperature drop to near six degrees at dawn. The Weather Bureau says the extreme cold will ease tonight with slightly warmer conditions tomorrow. Water pipes froze across the city due to the sharp temperature plunge.
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Winchester
Weather Bureau
Wagner Brother Visits City Man Recovering From Ice Injury
Mr. William Wagner, who recently fractured his left arm in two places after a fall on the ice, continues to improving at his son Rockstreatine home. Despite his advanced age, D F Wagner, who has visited for several days, left this morning for Wytsontown.
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Mrr
Wiliam
Wagner
Rockstreat
D.F. Wagner
Iho
Wytsontown
Noted writer Kate McVicar laid to rest in cold snow
Many attendees gathered for the last rites of writer Kate McVicar at her Northe street home. Rev J H Lacy presided due to illness, and the cortege proceeded to Mount bron Cemetery with floral tributes from the Sane Fire Company Loudoun Seminary and local groups. The service featured choirs singing Lead Kindly Light and Crossing the Bar.
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Kate McVicar
Noncchester
J. H. Lacy
Po Bytérian
Baker
Northe Street
Sane
Re Company
Loudoun Seminary
Mise. Ke Glass
McVicar Resid
Boy Scouts
Dyentix Star
M McVicar
M. M. Lynch
Mountbron Cemetery
Zane Fire Company
J. i Harry F. Byrd
A. L. Giteen
My Lynch
C. Vernon Eddy
J. Brown
Dutch Willing To Intern Ex Kaiser
The allied note to Holland reverses surrender terms and asks only to intern the former German emperor. The Dutch government is prepared to take full responsibility for his confinement and guard over him with strict censorship, possibly placing him on a Dutch island in the Indies.
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The
Hague
Holland
Indies
Americans Kidnapped in Mexico Demand 50000 Pesos Ransom
AP reports American citizen Welsh Adams was captured by bandits in Zacatecas Mexico and held for 50000 pesos. His wife and child reside in Los Angeles. U S State Department and Mexican authorities coordinate to locate Adams captors as three Mexican troops seek leads. The incident follows lootings near Providentia mine operated by Wy American concern. A Judge Yeakley family note and Dayton WA item accompany.
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Washington
W Welsh Adams
Zacatecas
Mexico
Adams
Los Angeles
Cal
Mexi¢city
State Department
Saltillo
Monterey
Auth
Columms
Los
Providentia Mile
Oper Wy Americin Concern
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StLe
B. C. Pitan
Massey Bros
Lpeté
Wilson Blakes
Brandeegee Allegine
Great Creatore Opera CO
Igpread
A. Ft Rn
Barker
Apply
Iptf
MR. Pollard
U. S. Trade Board
Miss Miller
Hagerstown
4. K. WcCann
Weather Man
Wilson W. Adams
Anestets Ie
Mias
Mary Yeakley
Ada Yeakleys
Pat S
Dayton
I Wa
Joseph Cooper
Autter
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