Major Baylor Journalist And Soldier Dies In Winchester
Major Eugene Wythe Baylor, prominent composer and ex Confederate soldier from a Virginia Jefferson family, was found dead in his hotel room. The 82 or 83 year old writer and editor for the Washington Post and other Southern papers was known for waltz music and operatic scores.
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Eugene Wythe Baylor
Virginia
Hotel Evans
Frances Courtney Baylor Barnum
Baylor
R. E. B. Baylor
Baylor University
Texas
Winchester
Louisiana
Major Baylor
Washington, Post
South
Henry” Watterson
Richard Weightman
Maine Fugitive Wheeler Held After Jail Visit
William H. Wheeler, a 23 year old self confessed forger, is in custody awaiting Maine authorities for extradition. Police say he admitted fleeing justice and served at least one year for forgery. An officer from Maine is expected to take him back to stand trial. Wheeler’s wife and newborn child rely on hospital support as funds are raised.
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William H. Wheeler
Maine
Chief Doran
Wheeler
Winchester
Doran
Harry Theele
South Paris
Australian cabinet resigns after poll rejection
Melbourne dispatch reports the Hughes cabinet in Australia resigns over a rejected measure at the polls. The cabinet, led by Prime Minister Hughes, steps down as political support shifts following the vote outcomes.
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London
Ein
Melbourne
Winister Ughes
Farmers assured of high prices for next season
Secretary of Agriculture Houston announced to state food administrators and Federal Administrator Hoover that farmers nationwide will receive topnotch prices for their crops next season. He said the Agriculture Department cooperates with the food administration, boosting planting of thousands of additional acres.
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Washington
Houston
Hoover
U S Troops Backed Against Rum Charge in Europe
Washington reports War Department circles rejected charges that American soldiers in Europe drank heavily. Officials declined public comment, calling the allegations outrageous, while noting General Pershing had reassured of safeguards for the troops' moral welfare.
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Washington
Europe
War Department
For Rent Nine Room House Advertisement
Nine room house with bath and electric lights for rent. Contact M. M. Lynch, attorney. ip-tf.
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M. M. Lynch
Ip-Tf
Bolshevik Envoys Arrive at Brest Litovsk for Peace Talks
Bolshevik envoys arrived from Petrograd at Brest Litovsk to resume separate peace negotiations with the Central Powers. The party was accompanied by Leon Trotzky, the Soviet foreign minister, according to a Berlin report received in Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen
Brest-Litorele
Petrograd
Berlin
Léon Trotzky
Wilson addresses joint session on open covenants for peace
President Wilson declares open and free consideration of all covenants the only path to lasting peace. He restates allied aims including freedom of seas, removal of economic barriers, and evacuation of occupied territories, with promises for Belgium France Alsace Lorraine and autonomy for Austria Hungary. A classified ad for a cheap Buick Touring Car follows.
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Allies
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Germany
Belgium
Dardanelles
Austria-Hungary
Russia
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Star
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White House
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Senate
House
England
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Directors Named by Stockholders at Commercial and Savings Bank
At a large meeting the Commercial and Savings Bank stockholders elected the following directors for the year: H. S. Larrick H. C. Sheets J. A. Slonaker J. H. Moling Fred S. Boyd James M. Brown Philip Klompis John W. Rosenberger Dr. B. A. Humston Howell M. Bond T. S. Jolittle G. Boyles G. H. Eagle T. J. Ore and Dr. Charles R. Ander Ten thousand dollars were added to the bank surplus and undivided profits since organization.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Larrick
H.C. Sheets
al, Slonaker
J. H. Moling
Fred
Howell M. Bond
T. 8. Jollitte
G. Boyles
T. J. Ore
Charles R. Ander
South Pad Hose Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The South Pad Hose Company annual meeting at West Monmouth Street hall drew a larger crowd. Wilbur Hewitt was unanimously reelected president and officers were elected: Vice-President Frank Carper, Secretary Harold Do March, Treasurer Edward L. Grim, Janitor Blair March, Chief Hoseman Charles Newcomb, Assistants Griffith Copenhaver and Gera March, Chief Pipeman Carroll Grim, Assistant Pipeman Claude Grim.
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South Pad. Hose Company
West Monmouth Street
Wilbur Hewitt
Fol
Frank Carper
Harold Do. March
Edward L. Grim
Blair March
Charles Newcomb
Griffith Copenhaver
Gera March
Carroll Grim
Piperman
Claude Grim
Baltimore and Ohio Modifies Freight Embargo Scope
The Baltimore and Ohio yesterday adjusted its embargo on freight within the Baltimore division from Brunswick to Baltimore and related lines. The action may permit movement of miscellaneous freight currently held in Brunswick yards and the embargoed stock tied up in transit.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Brunswick
Brunswick Yards
Bank stock should be taxed as other intangible property
Virginia bankers urged uniform rates for intangible property at an upcoming General Assembly session. Oliver J. Sands of Richmond and Oliver J. Landa of the American National Bank advocate placing bank stock on the same footing as other intangibles. Local bankers in Winchester support equal treatment, noting current tax rates differ from tangible property and other intangibles.
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Oliver J. Sands
Richmond
John W. Rice
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
Ook Secree
General Assembly
Oliver J. Landa
American Nation Bank
Virginia Bankers’ Association
Sands
Mr. Sands
Public Accounts
Tax Board
Virginia
Virginia Volunteers Drill Notice Tonight at Six Sharp
Virginia Volunteers announce a Tuesday night squad drill at six o'clock with Thursday sessions for tougher company drills. Members not yet passing physicals should complete tests tonight or see a surgeon before drill. officers will assist. Fred Babcock listed on the district aid and Liberty Bond appeal noted.
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Fred. Babcock
Wartime Crisis Looms as Kaiser Faces Parliament
Amsterdam reports the Kaiser's political crisis as factions in Germany clash over war aims and constitutional power. Military leaders including Ludendorff and the crown prince reportedly press for full support amid feared uprisings and calls for firm action.
Man Rescuer Burned Attempting to Save Stock
A man named Creighton Aiken suffered severe burns while trying to rescue livestock from a barn fire on an early Sunday morning at Gerard. He was burned on the head and chest and likely saved most of the stock before succumbing to injuries. The incident occurred as neighbors reported the fire and a reward was mentioned in the local office.
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Prem Creighton Aiken
Gerard Gether
Mr. Aiken Tiad & Parra
Iig
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