Winchester matron Mrs Spotts dies after long illness
Mrs Alberta Spotts a prominent Winchester woman aged about 80 died at home on Main Street after weeks of illness. Widow of Marcus H Spotts she ran the family grocery with her stepson William Spotts. Funeral at Market Street Methodist on Friday with Rev H G Spencer officiating. Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Spotts
Winchester
Main
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Old Kent Stead
Union May Attack Legality of Bill
Washington February 25 The union leaders, facing railroad employees settlement proposals, plan to seek a veto through a memorial to President Wilson while also threatening to challenge the constitutionality of the railroad reorganization measure if a veto is not obtained. They aim to press arbitration provisions and the financial clauses in the effort.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Seten
Maryland Moves to Repeal Ratification of Federal Amendment
A report from Annapolis notes the Anti-Saison League of America submitting resolutions to the Maryland General Assembly urging rescission of Maryland’s ratification of a federal amendment. The measures call for governor action to pursue annulment through official proceedings.
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Anna Pouis
Anti-Saison League of Amad
Temperance Committee
House of Delegates
General Assembly
Marriant
Amiendweht
Mrs Davidson Burned In Staunton Hotel Fire Tragedy
Special to The Star reports Mrs Louis Davidson died of burns after the Beverley Hotel fire in Staunton Virginia. The blaze at 3 am wrecked the hotel, injuring several guests and staff including Jean Ware Daniel Rappo from New York Beards Wakeman and Cecil Burns. Rescue efforts by Brownie Irwin saved Mrs Davidson. Many guests evacuated as flames and water damage spread through the building.
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Hagerstown
Staunton
Beverley
K. Grattan Crawford
Louis C. Davidson
Jean Co Ware
Fidward Alexander
Daniel Tappael
New York
Beard Wakeman
Sheffirville
Cecil Burns
Owensboro
Davidson
Ware
Daniel Rappael
Benepent Beerd Wakefield
Cecil Bienes
Mr. Burns
Poward Alexander
Beverly Garage
Ding Belones
SRG
P. Borpon
Crayford
Irvin
Woodstock
Tonis C. Davidson
Augusta
Wtaleel
Larence Alpoowtill
Flames Threaten Celebrated Yachts at City Island
MTN YORK reports a blaze at City Island shipyards threatening Sir Thomas Tipton’s America Cup challengers Shamrock and Vanitie. Early estimates place losses around 1 million dollars with nine yachts damaged after fire swept through 65 stored vessels. Hodgson & Bron advertise the notice.
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Associated Press Mtn York
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Thomas Tipton
Challenreer
America P
Shamrock TV
Vanitie
Robert Jacobs
City Island
Huiding
Market slumps as speculation grows on higher money rate
Opening activity in today’s market showed losses of 1 to 5 points across steels equipment motors rail and metals with a mild recovery in some industrials. Call loans rose to 7 percent and bonds weakened with Liberty 1 2% hitting a new low near 95.50 as traders anticipated further declines.
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Liberty
New York
Wilson Note Reaches London Early in Arctic Crisis
President Wilsons reply to the allied note on the Arctic situation arrived in London today and was delivered to the allied supreme council. The communication is a key step in coordinating responses among Britain France Italy and Russia.
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Associated Press
Ondon
Wilson
London
Allied Supreme Council
Assassin Attacks Serbian Notables in Trieste Reports
According to advices from Trieste to the Gironnale of Italia, an attempt was made to assassinate Prince Regent Alexander of Serbia and the premier. Both the prince regent and the premier were wounded, the report says.
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London
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Serbia
Triest
Girornale
Italia
Yoport
Moonshine seizures in West Virginia prompt arrests
Federal authorities seized eight illicit moonshine stills and arrested one person in a case tied to West Virginia liquor laws. Stills were found in Randolph, Harrison, and Kanawha counties, with a total of 47 stills seized since the year began. In Scotland, former Premier Asquith won a bye election for Paisley.
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Associated Press
Charlestown
W Va
West Virginia
Randolph County
Harrison
Kanaiwin
Charleston
Prohibition
Assoc Tondon
Asquith
Paisley
Insurrection 10 Be Investigated in Iron County
A federal probe into the prohibition controversy in Iron County Michigan will be conducted by the Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Roeper announced today. The investigation aims to examine illicit activity and assess enforcement actions in the region.
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Asitington
Iron County
Mich
Bureau of Internal
Cecommissioner
Roeper
Anmofoced
Anather Amerik as Bandits Handled by State Department
Fragmentary OCR notes report on an incident described as bandit activity involving an American and a state department briefing. The text mentions a state manager and a Friday 8 pm meeting, with unclear names and details.
Prohibition wine dumped from barrels in gutter raid
Nine barrels of wine found in a priest's cellar were rolled into the street and destroyed after federal prohibition agents knocked off the ends and permitted the liquor to run into the gutters. The wine had been seized from federal authorities last week and was to be confiscated by state authorities.
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River
Mieh
McDonough
Iron County
Young Boys Beat Brother to Death in Renfrew County
A gruesome case from Griffith town ship in Renfrew county reports three brothers left on a farm by their father McMiehon. The two older boys aged ten and twelve ran to an uncle’s home. the youngest, left behind, was beaten after begging to go with them. The elder siblings had previously abused him.
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Griffith
Renfrew
McMiehon
Westa Resents Maryland Abvige Proxy Letter
The article reports Westa voicing opposition to a national amendment ratification. Visitors from Maryland Legislative body are anticipated with mixed reception by opposing factions.
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Westa
Maryland
Aetta
Aig
Jment
John Olmstead Dies Noted Landscape Architect
John Olmstead, renowned landscape architect who shaped grounds and parkways across the United States, died at his Brookline home. His work included projects for national fairs and prominent sites in Swatt, Wash, and Winnipes. Manito'a, reflecting a lifetime of influential public spaces.
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Maassy Hteb. Co
Olmstead
Landscape Architext
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Swattt
Wash
Winnipes
Manito'a
Crook Apologizes After Robbery At Victor Restaurant
In St Louis at the Frank Chaix restaurant a robber entered at 5 am and took 20 dollars from the cash register. He addressed night manager Joseph Matthews and cook August Koppell with a revolver and said he spoiled their breakfast but had to have the money.
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Joseph Matthews
August
Koppell
Frank Chaix
Secretary of State Appointment Reported in White House
Announcement from the White House states Mi LuLty ig 8 y will become Secretary of State under Roosevelt with York as a leading figure in the DFOZ ress. The report notes Miss M. Vo Kremer traveling to Baltimore and Philadelphia for spring millinery.
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White House
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Universal military training in coming campaign discussed
Washington February 25 The House considered universal military training as part of the nation’s program. Leaders focused on the proposed draft and training provisions amid political debate and public opinion reports.
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Eicraimation
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Pius
Nargemen
Minstrels Benefit Show At Empire For Firemen
Advance notice for the Rouss Minstrels at the Empire Theatre promises an artistic production with improved scenery and lighting. The cast includes Miss Douglass Fuller and Jove Ata ir among others, and proceeds aid the Firemen in a benefit performance likely to be the season’s best.
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Bortey
Harry
Ieter Arthur
Paton
Mary Anne Ebert
Detita Jentiene
Bo Barr
Roy Hillyard
John Reewell
Wm. Massey
For Sale I H C Titan Tractor Excellent Condition
Massey Bros advertise I H C Titan tractor in excellent condition and ready for use. The notice appears among a scattered page with other short ads and notices including a Pirates night and Beach agents.
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Massey Bros
Miss Buckner Arrives in Washington as Aviator Bride
Mrs Georgie Buckner of Washington announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Mary Theamor Buckner to First Lieutenant Kenneth C Leggett of the United States Army Air Service. The wedding was held in Whevington last Saturday in February and they will reside at 1628 County Road Washington after March 15.
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Georgie ‘Tyler Buckner
Warhington
Theamor Buckner
Kenneth C. Legcett
Air Service of
United States Army
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Co‘uuntfa Road
Washington
Clinton C. Buckner
Cty
Tyter
George Tele
Paltimora Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Uise Eugebeth Barr
C. Treds
Barry
West -Water Street
Leggett
G Denner Kelly in College Athletics
Nir Beaney Kelly, son of a Baltimore resident, appears in MCAS publication highlighting his status in college athletics. The piece notes his prominence and involvement with university sports, with mention of his leadership roles and fanfare around his athletic career.
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Beaney Kelly
Barnimore
Hawetige
MCAS
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Byrd Opposes Road Bond Issue in Virginia
Senator H F Krre from the Winchester district states opposition to a proposed Virginia road bond of about 50 million dollars. He argues current funds and federal aid should be used to improve existing state highways before issuing more debt and cites the state's present highway finance as insufficient to support large new construction.
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H. F. Krre
Winschester
Rendom
Virginia
Mets
Somerset
Virginia Good Roads Association
Eer Sands
Breher
Ted
Fanew Rand
Progress and measure debates on wartime relief aid
The House debated appropriations for wartime relief and pensions with figures around 822,480,000 for two years discussed. Amendment proposals sought broader coverage, while proposals aimed to curb repetitions in federal regulation and expand aid to workers and veterans amid ongoing debates.
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Department of Ition
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Otte
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Armine
Timanes
Ogala Banker a State of Fig er
Fragmentary OCR text describes a state banking board or association with names and roles, mentioning adjournment and an election result. No clear event date or full entities are readable. content appears garbled with references to a banking or financial organization and individuals.
An unclear OCR excerpt with scattered names and phrases
Fragmentary text shows scattered names and words without a coherent event or context. Names like Ge Heeges and Ere erick appear amid garbled phrases, making it impossible to identify a main action, location, or date.
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Setiteewere
Republicans Meet at Woodstock Forum With Presidential Candidates
The gathering at Woodstock features several presidential hopefuls in attendance. Campaign themes focus on party unity and policy outlines as voters anticipate key speeches and endorsements.
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