Norris Resolution Seeks Prohibition Sales and Doctors' Whisky Ties
Virginia House of Delegates adopts Norris resolution demanding State Prohibition Commissioner Peters report liquor quantities sold to a Richmond druggist and prices paid. Also seeks physicians who supplied whiskey and the amounts. Senate considers presidential suffrage for Virginia women with a bill to enable voting after ratification. Budget talks continue as committees plan trimming and debate.
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House of Delegates
Norris
Peters
Richmond
Prohibition
House
Virginia
Senate
Mapp
Boschen
Women’s League Plans Campaign for Equal Rights
The League of Women Voters in Chicago announced a campaign titled better citizenship. It aims to pass legislation to protect women in industry, end wage gaps, create women’s bureaus in the Labor Department, and raise teachers’ salaries. A report urged compulsory minimum wages, federal employment offices, and night-work prohibitions. The league will be governed by a ten-member board with three elected at large.
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Associated Press
Chicago
League of Women Voters
Wa= Suffrage Association
Department of Labor
League
Caillaux on Trial for Treason in Paris Senate
Paris February reports Joseph Caillaux former French official is tried before the Senate high court on charges of treason for actions during wartime. Large attendance noted as proceedings begin. Also brief on Mrs Franklin J. Bucher undergoing operation at Memorial Hospital with serious but improving condition.
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Apanciatad Press
Paris
Joseph Caillaux
Actie
France
Senate
Cote
Franklin J. Bucher
Moun‘pine “Polje
Memorial Hospital
Martinsburg man arrested after accusing thief in theft case
In Martinsburg West Virginia Marshall Alabaugh, a suspected theft victim, was arrested on a theft charge after being identified by Roger Watt as the man who beat Mrs E V Watson out of a five dollar board bill and stole a coat and fifty five dollar suit. He confessed to stealing clothes from Cosner at Mrs Watsons home and selling them for five dollars. He is held on amber bond of one thousand dollars awaiting grand jury action in April. Constable George Anderson had a warrant but had not previously apprehended him.
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Martinwburs
W. Va
Ney
Gnorning
Marshall Alabaugh
Alabaugh
Roger Watt
Himother
E. V. Watson
Ray Corner
George Anderson
de Haven
France
Cosner
Anderson
Dardanelles To Be Internationalized
London February 17 The allied supreme council decided definitively on internationalizing the Dardanelles. Plans to control the waterway are forecast but detailed arrangements have not yet been worked out.
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Associated Press
London
Dardanelles
Allied
Suprem Council
Pneumonia Fatal for W E Stimmel
William Elmer Stimmel a Green Spring farmer aged 30 1 died Monday after a ten day illness from flu that developed into pneumonia He leaves a widow Leora Max Stimmel a son Ralph Lee a brother Louis a sister Shirley Abshire and is related to Winchester families. Funeral at his home Thursday at 11 with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery W O W and J P Haddox kin involved.
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William Elmer Stimmiel
Green Spring
Stimmel
Frederick County
R. S. Stimmel
W. H. Murphy
Clearbrook
J. E. McDonald
Cecil Bailey
Ie Graber
W. FE. Newlin
Lee Fisher
Hague Note Details Entente Request on Emperor William
The Associated Press reports the Hague note stating the Entente seeks to guard Emperor William closely while refusing surrender, acknowledging the request but maintaining his guarded status as the scene shifts to Home Talent Minstrel Show slated for Rouss Hall on Tuesday at 7:20 p.m.
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Hague
Aie Noa
William
Rouss
dprZe
Norfolk Jury Sets Trial Date for Mrs Cumming
Mrs Mit tle Jester Cummins remains jailed after a first degree murder indictment in Norfolk Virginia for the death of her divorced husband S Gordon Cumming. Judge Robinson likely to be replaced. trial tentatively set for April 6 with venire from Norfolk.
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Hampton
Mittie Jester Cummins
Wishcout
S. Gordon Cumming
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Robinson
Cumming
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Byrd
Norfolk
Judie Robinson
Market Near Standstill as Early Declines Hit Stocks
New York Feb 27 The stock market slid toward a standstill in the first hour with many leaders in decline. Motors and their parts fell 1 to 4 points while Baldwin locomotive stayed heavy despite a good annual report. Endicott Johnson rose 6 as oils recovered before noon and the call money rate slipped to 6 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Baldwin
Endicott-Johnson
Edwards' Name On Michigan Ballots
Petitions to place Governor Edwards of New Jersey on the Democratic presidential primary ballot in Michigan were filed with the secretary of state. Edwards seeks ballot access for the April 5 vote.
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Lansing
Mich
Edward JI
Edwards
New Jersey
Eran
Railway Executives Form 25 Member Committee
The Association of Railway Executives named a 25 member committee representing railroads nationwide to meet with the Director General of Railroads in Washington on Thursday. They will discuss labor problems stemming from the relinquishment of 20 percent eminent control on March 1 in response to Director General Hines's request.
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New York
Association ‘of
Washington
Hines
Lane to Lead Major Oil Firms Amid Interior Departure
The secretary of the interior plans to resign and become an executive of the American Petroleum and Transport Company and its Mexican affiliate. The move is announced by E. L. Bodden and involves a substantial salary package and annual compensation.
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Los Angeles
Franklin K
American Petroleum “and Transport Company
Hener
Labe
Saas
President Wilson Sees Mixed Health Report
Washington February 17 President Wilson shows improvement yet a relapse was reported by physicians A Philadelphia specialist Dr Dericum was summoned to Washington for a midnight conference The cabinet may meet this week with doctors monitoring the President’s condition.
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Grayson
Dr. Verenum
Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Ralerce
Imyson
Francis xX. Dereum
Philadelphia
Orson
Derecum
White House
Graysend
Prisoners see another hanging at Cook County Jail
In Chicago prison officials authorize inmates to witness executions amid protests by women groups and officials. Sheriff Peters confirms Jack O'Brien will be hanged for a police officer's murder, saying capital punishment deters crime and serves as an example to criminals.
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Associated Press
Mhicago
Cook County
Sheriff Peters
Jack O'Brien
Hiatt
Raffaio Durrage
Peters
Creatore Delights Audiences With Lucia di Lammermoor
Opera night at the Empire Theater featured Creatore and his notable singers led by Miss Ruth Miller in Lucia di Lammermoor. A fair crowd applauded the refined company, praised as rising stars by critics, with Creatore offering a return performance if enough subscriptions are secured.
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Erand
Empire Theater
Creatore
Lucia di Lasnermoor
Ruth Miller
Cromore Hes
Lucia
Signor Creatore
Winchester
Allies Warn Turkey Over Armenian Persecution
In London on February 17 Great Britain told Admiral Robeck in Constantinople that the allies would not deprive Turkey of Constantinople but would modify the treaty with Turkey if Armenians face renewed persecution.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Admhiral Robeck
Constantinople
Turkey
Second Husband Identifies Mary Miller as McKee Wife
Mary Miller identified in Memorial Hospital as Hazel Mary McKee, wife of Albert McKee of Carlisle Pennsylvania. Second husband GW Lightner of Hagerstown Maryland then claimed her as his wife and sought to take her home before authorities intervene.
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Mary Miller
Memorial Hospital
Hazel Mary McKee
Albert McKee
Carlisle
GW. Lightner
Hagerstown
Mr. Lightner
McKee
Lightner
Woma
William Johnson
France
Mekee
Pennsylvania
Johnson
Perbrest
McKees
Nls
Tiehtner
Record of Columbia Grafo Nola Seals and Exclusive Agency
An OCR fragment notes an exclusive agency for Columbia Grafo Nola records in Winsia and North er Yaymarkt Corner Inn. It mentions a meeting at the home of Mrs Charlies Sapinzer on 25 North Braddock Soursday Afternoon, and ads listing items for sale including a Columbia Grafo Nola seal, a tractor in excellent condition, furnished room with bath, and related notices.
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Iferior
OHS
Columbia Graponot
Winsia Iy
Columbia Gratoolas
Records
Pricinets
Cohurahda
Varzettlin
Dian Records
Norther Yaymarkt Corner Inn
Just
Mre Charlies Sapinzer
North
Braddock
Local Legion to Stage All-Local Talent Musical Comedy
The American Legion plans a musical comedy to raise funds for ex soldiers. A postwar show promises wit and humor with a libretto tailored for the personnel involved. Mrs A Mc Sinker will manage the production, and Hugh S Duffey and Thomas Burleigh are among the credited contributors. The event aims to revive local talent and honor veterans.
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American Legion
the Legion
A. Mc Sinker
Baker
Cmny
Thas
Mesa Hugh S. Duffey
Thomas Burleigh
Hickory Camp to Hold Funeral for Late W. E. Be.
Members of Hickory Camp will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m to attend the funeral of late Sovereign W E Aumme!. Bruce Capper clerk.
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Bruce Capper
Hughes Declines Candidacy for Republican Nomination
Charles B. Hughes of Omaha writes County Clerk Dewey asking that his name be removed from consideration in the state Republican presidential primary. He states he is utterly unwilling to be a candidate and urges party unity with available men.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles BK. Hughes
Dewey
Hughes
Hughen
Tere
Restrictions On Radios Off Feb 29 War Time Limits Eased
War time restrictions on internal radio transmission in the United States were lifted effective February 24 by executive order signed by President Wilson. The article notes the change in policy and dates of implementation.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Wilson
Benson Fie s To Shipping Board
Rear Admiral Benson, former chief of naval operations, has been selected by President Wilson to join the Shipping Board as a member, replacing John Batt on Payne. The announcement comes from Washington on February 17.
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Presa
Washington
Adrial
Benson
Naval
Lst
Wilson
John Batton
Payne
Entente Notes Complete Draft Reply to Wilson
London says the supreme council finalized its answer to President Wilson and will transmit via Ambassador Davia tonight. Paris reports efforts to tone down the reply, while Washington notes Wilson may veto the Versailles settlement if allied actions proceed without US consent.
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London
All Preme Council
Davia
Washington
Paris
Supreme Allied
Wilson
Hotchthata
Pre Wilson
United States
Senate
Frevch Press
Civedak
Amerie
America
Otclais
Lanshig
Adriatic
Fiume
Associated Press
Gabriele Hi ‘Nunzio
Reading Declines American Post In Washington
A fragmentary report from London dated February 17 cites Premier George Kogh offering a ship to the Earl in Washington, while former ambassadors tone details blur. the Pall Mall Gazette notes rejection of the appointment amid uncertain spring prospects. A separate notice promotes a South stock sale at the Fair Grounds on the 21st featuring horses cattle and farm implements.
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London
George Kogh
Washington
Reading
Pall Mall Gazette
South’s
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