Justice Dept to Act With State Officials
Washington reports wholesale indictments of alleged food manipulators are promised by the Department of Justice. Attorney General Gregory received a report from George W. Anderson on months of food condition and price investigation in Boston. The President urged cabinet members to push for relief as Congress balks at funding an investigative probe. The Shipping Board actions to ease rail congestion are noted as a shock to industry leaders. (Continued on page three.)
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Washington
Department of Justice
Gregory
George W. Anderson
United States
Boston
Federal Shipping Board
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Agriculture
Kitchin
Representative Fitzgerald
House Appropriations Committee
White House
Our Soldier Boys Are Coming Home Next Thursday
Lieut. Robert T. Barton reports Company I of the Second Virginia Regiment will depart Richmond for Winchester. likely to travel via Strasburg and arrive Thursday morning if early departure. Officials want the unit together for the March 5 inaugural parade in Washington, but the men prefer to stay home. Arrangements are underway in Winchester to receive them next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Barton
Richmond, Va
Strasburg
Winchester
Washington
Watoh
Wilson anxious to move Congress off his hands
Washington feb 24 administration officials note the split in Congress as factions form in both parties. The president aims to take Congress into his confidence soon while some senators push for an extra session. Officials expect any drastic measures to face lengthy debate before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Frederick Line Survey Authorized at State Boundary
The Chipley House bill allows Governor Hatfield to appoint a three member commission to work with a Virginia governor appointed group to precisely survey and mark the boundary between Hardy County West Virginia and Hardy Hampshire Frederick Shenandoah and Rockingham Virginia. An appropriation of 1000 funds the effort and the commission may hire surveyors. Members receive five dollars per day. The long disputed boundary affects taxation of farms and jurisdiction for arrests across the two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Hatfield
Virginia
Hardy
Hampshire
Frederick
Shenandoah
Rockingham
Knights of Pythias Celebrate Fifty third Birthday
Members of the Knights of Pythias across the United States mark the 53rd anniversary of the order and the 40th anniversary of the aimsurance department. Winchester Lodge 65 held special exercises with Rev. H G Spencer delivering the address. The event highlighted $41,000,000 paid to 22,000 claimants in 40 years, 1,000,000 members, and $10,000,600 spent on castles. John J Brown of Vandalia Ill, supreme chancellor, sent a telegram to President Wilson affirming the order’s patriotism and readiness to defend the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Lodge
H. G. Spencer
Market Street Methodist Espiscopati
Hureh
Knights of Pythias
John J.brown
Vandalia
Ill
United States
Wilson
Can Grow Much On a Small Lot
A seedman asserts that a 25 by 40 foot plot with good seed and proper cultivation can feed a family of six through a season. He notes that this area is one fortieth of an acre and estimates that twenty acres of such plots in vacant lots or school gardens could provide plant food for 800 families or 2,400 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thig Oasis
Musical Recital at Presbyterian Church March 2
Franceska Kaspar Lawson will give a recital with local talent on Friday March 2 at 8 pm in the Presbyterian Church auditorium. Proceeds benefit the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals under Fort Loudoun Seminary patronage. Admission 25 cents.
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Franceska Kaspar Lawson
The
Presbyterian Church
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Early Life and Letters of General T. J. Jackson Novel
Handley Library lists Early Life and Letters of General T. J. Jackson by Thomas Jackson Arnold, nephew of Stonewall Jackson. The biographer describes family ties in Beverley West Virginia and recollections from Weston, mentioning Rev. Stark Arnold of the West Virginia Methodist Conference and Rev. Dr James F. Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E& Um
Handley Library
T. J
Stonewall) Jackson
Thomas Jackson Arnold
Jackson
Laura
Beverley
W. Va
Arnold
Henry Brannon
Winchester
Stonewall Jackson
Weston
Stark Arnold
West Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church
James Rf.graham
Mrs Calphurnia Thomas Dies in Gaithersburg Md
Mrs Calphurnia Thomas aged 73 died Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs E Wilson Walker in Gaithersburg Maryland. Surviving children include Mrs Edwin Brubaker of Winchester Virginia Wilson Thomas of McKees Rock Pennsylvania and Clarence Thomas of Spokane Washington. The widow of a pastor Rev E W Brubaker attended the funeral held a day or two earlier.
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Rockville
Calphurnia Thomas
E. Wilson Walker
Gaithersburg
Edwin Brubaker
Winchester
Wilson Thomas
McKees Rock
Clarence Thomas
Spokane
Wash
Brubaker
E. W. Brubaker
Winchester Circuit
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mr. Brubaker
Law Makers Must Answer In Court
The West Virginia Legislature was ordered by the Supreme Court to show cause why a mandamus issued in Virginia’s favor in the historic debt dispute should not be complied with. WV legislators had refused funds pending the Court’s ruling, facing payment of 12693 929.50 dollars plus 5 percent interest.
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West Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
Virginia
Supreme Court
Prices In Wheat And Corn At Baltimore Market Close
At the Baltimore wholesale market close this afternoon spot wheat traded at 1.945 per bushel and corn at 1.15. Winchester dealers offered 1.50 for wheat after the Baltimore session.
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Baltimore
Winchester
First Mortgage Bonds For Sale
Six per cent land bonds offered by Hansbrough & Carter for sale. Bonds cover realty worth double the loan with semi annual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
President’s stance on Germany shocks Congress after war split
The passage notes Congress teetered between support for the administration and pressure after the break with Germany. Officials accepted the president’s claim that only an overt act would prove Germany willing to abandon aggression, while the White House offered no public word.
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Congress
Germany
White House
Congress Deliberates On President's Authority Amid Senate Split
The article notes a fissure in Congress as debate over the President's plans continues. Officials close to the President say he will brief Congress when feasible, while others question whether broad authority will gain solid support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Austrian ambassador credentials awaits Vienna negotiations
The Austrian situation remains unchanged as Washington Vienna talks on the February Austrian submarine note delay fixing a date for the new ambassador’s credentials. Vienna reportedly angered by US request without confirmation, with tensions tied to ongoing negotiations. Electric lights for Ford cars offered by Chapman's Auto Supply with guaranteed Ajax tires and low prices.
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Washington
Vienna
United States
Winchester Fire Captains Urged to Plan Regiment Reception
Captains of all Winchester fire companies are asked to call meetings to arrange participation in a reception for Company I, Second Virginia Regiment, scheduled for next week.
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Winchester
Second
Virginia Regiment
Evangelist Harjoe Conducts Large Walnut Grove Revival
A note to The Star from A. S. Anderson of Yellow Springs West Virginia reports evangelist Morton Harjoe, a Winchester preacher, leading a revival at Walnut Grove near Yellow Springs. Anderson notes forty conversions so far and many more showing interest in Christian improvement as the community seeks higher standards.
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A. S. Anderson
Yellow Springs
W. Va
Morton Harjoe
Winchester
Niece of Dr Whitlock Weds Carlisle Bridegroom in Carlisle
Announcement reports the marriage of Robert Nebinger Beetem of Carlisle PA and Meta Blackwell Clingan of Hagerstown MD. The ceremony occurred at St Patrick's Catholic Church Carlisle on February 14 officiated by Rev Francis J Weigh. The bride is Dr W J Whitlock's niece and the groom belongs to the Carlisle ribbon manufacturing firm Beetem and Brother. They will reside in Carlisle.
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Robert Nebinger Beetem
Carlisle
Meta Blackwell Clingan
Hagerstown
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Francis J. Weigh
W. J. Whitlock
Winchester
Messrs
Robert N. Beetem
Hupmobile Priced Down in 1916 Model Listing
Nebl Motor Co advertises a nearly new 1916 Hupmobile with price reduced from 1375 to 1075 dollars. Location at 103 N Main St with Bell phone 78. Also notes polling and Geal's ad on the page’s south section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebl Motor CO
Bell
N. Main St
Camp Fire Girls Entertained By Boy Scouts At Cabin
The First Troop of Boy Scouts hosted the First Tribe of Camp Fire Girls at the scout cabin on Wednesday evening. Elizabeth Kern and about twenty girls arrived at six fifteen, were escorted by scouts, and a cabin style supper followed. Merit badges were awarded to Aulick Massey Lynch Knight Green and R Gray, life and star badges to Aulick, and many scouts earned merit badges during the program. Seventeen Camp Fire Girls stayed overnight and eighteen scouts remained for Washington's birthday as tests and work were completed.
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Camp Fire
Elizabeth Kern
Hillman’s Tollgate
Scout Aulick
Aulick
Massey
Lynch
Knight
Green
R. Gray
America
Troop 1
Washington
R. Potts
Harmon Baker
Page
Scout Council
Garland Potts
W. 8S. White
Auto supplies offered by Cooper Mdse and Chapman’s Auto Supply
One pair of mules, truck and harness complete. See T. J. Cooper and Sons of Cooper Mdse and Oil Co. lp Auto Chains, all sizes, from $2.65 up. Chapman's Auto Supply Co., 12-14 S. Main 81.
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Chapman's Auto.avoir. Co
S. Main St
T. J. Cooper and Sons of Cooper
Mdse, and Oil Co. Lp
Chapman’s Auto Supply Co
S. Main
Growth in demand for apples across Virginia
Secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society William P. Massey urged fruit growers along the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to seize a golden opportunity as rising food prices push apples toward staple status. He noted strong interest at meetings with farmers and fruit growers during the farm institution train tour, calling for expanded production and better market focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Farm Institution
Virginia Agricultural Department
Massey
B. C. Moomaw, Jr
Agricultural Department
R. Wilson
Federal Farm Loan Bureau
H.S. Coe
United States Department
Mr. Massey
Wardensville Teamster Fined for Heavy Lumber Draw
Clary Godlove, teamster for John Barcey near Wardensville, was fined $5 plus costs totaling $8 by Justice Hurn for driving a four horse team with a load of lumber along county roads. Lebanon Church residents alerted authorities prompting the warrant and arrest. The fine is intended as a warning to others to observe road laws.
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Strasburg
Clary Godlove
John Barcey
Wardensyville
Justice Hurn
Board of Supervisors
Lebanon
Howard Crabill
Grabill
Hubna
Godlove
Lebanon Church
Nothiag
Raveney
Godloye
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Anderson
Trade Commission
Lieut
Barton
Ginia Regiment
Wire
Cage
State
Old Dominion
W. P. Massey
Pythian Knights
Brown
Order
Aimsurance Department
Society
Gaithersburg, Md
Senate
House
Ford
Evangelist Harjoe
Walnut Grove
Dr. W. J. Whitlock
Poling
Geal
Scouts’ Gabin
Boy
Horticultural Society
Wardensville
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