Many Changes Made In Specific Taxes
The Winchester Common Council spent hours revising the annual tax bill to equalize license taxes across many trades. New or updated fees include artists, auctioneers, architects, auto-related businesses, billiard rooms, dentists, hoteliers, and more, with motor vehicle levy tied to horsepower for street repair funds. The session adjourned to reconvene Tuesday night to finish consideration.
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Common Council
Tharzin
Commissioner of Revenue
Winchester
Henry
Empire Theater
Messrs. Cooper and Hardy
Finance Committee
Jones
Firemen Present New Proposition on License Tax
During a special Common Council session, two fire company committees spoke. Rouss Fire Company urged extra compensation for its hook and ladder truck after 32 alarms last year. Sarah Zane Company proposed selling or exchanging equipment and possibly taking over the ladder component. The council sent the matter to the fire committee for review.
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Common Council
R.,t. Barton
Rouss Fire Company
Sho
C M. Hodgson
Sarah Zane Company
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Fire Committee
For Sale 1914 1917 Ford Auto Advertisements
Wordy list of cars with model years including 1914 Touring Ford 256 and 1919 Model 90 Overland 858. Several Ford Touring and Roadster entries priced from 300 to 12 000. Local dealer CHpMAN'S AUTO SUPPLY urges sale of a large stock valued 000 worth of cars.
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Ford
Buick
Franklin
Chhpman's Auto Supply
Delivery Wagon Rammed by Car in Town Incident
John Dillis a restaurant keeper was cited to appear in police court at 4 this afternoon on charges of operating an automobile while intoxicated and speeding. He allegedly rammed Osmar Swanson’s delivery wagon on Main Street driving a yellow comet, pushing the wagon and horse, causing the horse to fall before Eagle’s meat market as a crowd gathered in the street. Bo Swanson was jolted from the seat and landed on the sidewalk.
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John Dillis
Dillis
Osmard Swanson
Eagle's Meat Market
Bo Swanson
Brill Sells Amherst Street Dwelling for 11000
Robert F Brill sold a large commodious dwelling on Amherst Street to Louie Cleven gery for 11000. The Jonah Catherine estate previously owned the property and Brill had purchased it under 12 months ago for 7000. W L Fitte arranged both deals.
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Amherst Street
Robert F. Brill
Louie Clevengery
Jonah Cathern
Brill
W. L. Fitte
West
Leicester Street
Fred, Yeakley
Richards
Edmonds and Richards
Prayer Service At Baptist Church
The fifth service of the week in a prayer series will be held at 33 o'clock this evening at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. Clarence Woods is in charge of the program and the Rev. Dr. J H. Kacy will speak on Christianity and World Problems.
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Clarence. Woods Art
J.H. Kacy
Victory for Gilpins Friends in Virginia House Speakership Race
Richmond January 9 The caucuses set for January 13 will decide who leads the Virginia House of Delegates after Harry H Houston. Col Richard L Brewer and Kenneth Gilpin contend for speaker with Gilpin supporters optimistic. Governor Davis plans a message to the Legislature possibly via clerks, with expectations over prohibition department abolition and enforcement jointly with federal officers.
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Richmond
Davis
Prohibition Department
House of Delegates
Harry H. Houston
Richard L. Brewer
Nansemond
Appropriations Committee
Kenneth Gilpin
Olarke
Gilpin
Feeale rallies in the stock market
The Associated Press reports a weak opening in New York trading with early gains erased as selling pressure grew. Rubber, motors, oils, steels and tobacco stocks slipped while some specialties and utilities rose briefly before a broad drift downward.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Columbia Gas
Philadelphia Company
Marylander Wins Essex Car in Martinsburg Sale
An Essex touring car won by J. R. Black of Hagerstown Maryland after a drawing conducted by Dr. Tonkin of Martinsburg. The car chance was among tickets sold in Winchester where many chances were purchased.
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Martinsburg
J. R. Black
Hagerstown
Winchester
Dr. Tonkin
Musical Comedy Co at Empire Tonight
Austen comedy titled Puck ing Judes and the Girls to tour the state at the Empire Theater tonight. Gus Hill production praised for mirth with late song hits and lively crowds expected as the company tours recently.
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Musical Comedy CO
Empire Tonight
Austen
Cedar Cutters Notice and Stockholders Meeting
Important notice to cedar cutters requests all assigned workers to report cedar work and reports farms unable to cut cedars by January 13. Chamber of Commerce and W. McC. Bond coordinate. Also announces a stockholders meeting at Shen Bank Wing Hester Virginia on February 1 at the bank with WM G Hardy as cashier.
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Chamber of
Growers Plan Cedar Cutting Drive and February Convention
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association directors report progress in cedar removal and aim to finish cutting in January. Members may sue defaulters, with notices due by January 13 to be heard at the February court term. A two day convention is planned for February with prominent speakers to address key fruit growing issues. John Cather leads, coordinating with notable speakers for the event.
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Frederick County
John ©. Cather
Fruit Growers’ Association
Fire destroys St. Louis steamship at Hoboken pier
The American line steamer St. Louis burned at her Hoboken pier, with damages estimated at $1,000,000. Interior wrecked, origin of the blaze unknown. Once the Louisville transport, the ship was being refitted as a passenger steamer after a wartime service. Launched in 1894 at Cramp's Philadelphia yard, christened by Mrs. Grover Cleveland, she was the first U.S. passenger vessel built in over two decades.
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New
Grover Cleveland
Fire Loss Hits Scranton Business Section
A fire in Scranton destroyed buildings in the heart of the business district. The Household Outfitting company occupied the site and property loss is estimated at $460,000 with initial reports noting the total at around $400,000.
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Scranton
Household Outfitting Company
Handley Lecture At Auditorium
Dr George D Strayer of Columbia University will speak at City Hall Auditorium Friday evening at 8 30 on The Crisis In Our Schools. The talk targets parents and every citizen with children in schools is invited to attend. admission is free.
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George D. Strayer
Columbia University
New York City
City Hall
Bogus Ford Parts Warned as Counterfeit Supply
A local shop warns customers about counterfeit Ford parts sold under the Chapman’s ATV Supply label. Officials urge buyers to verify authenticity and avoid illicit parts that could compromise vehicle safety.
CHAPMAN'S ALL TO SUPPLY Ford Cash Offer
An offer promises a Ford car or $200 in cash with each Ste. purchase. The notice cites Chapman's All to Supply and lists two phone numbers for contact.
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Chapman
Plenty For All Savings Club Promotion At Local Bank
A fragmented notice promotes the Commercial and Savings Bank savings club with claims of high demand and new class supply. It urges readers to join now ahead of financial events and says Friday brings fresh availability for memberships.
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Chrisemas Savings Club
Commercial ‘and Savings Bank
Democrats Split Over League Referendum at Jackson Dinner
Washington reports a split in Democratic sentiment after President Wilson backs a league of nations referendum and William Jennings Bryan calls for compromises. Bryan says he is not running, while leaders at the Jackson Day dinner weigh the implications for the San Francisco nominating convention and next November’s election.
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Washington
Wilson
League of Nations
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
White House
Bryan
San Francisco
Senate and House reach six month railroad control end date
Conferees from the Senate and House approve six months after federal control ends as the return date for railroads. The Esch bill provision is accepted while the Ummins bill would have set four months.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Senate
House
Notice to Earmers And Orchardists About Samson Tractor Agency
Rip-3tr W Ebert announces he secured the agency for Samson Tractor Iron Horse and Truck after a GM demonstration in Trenton New Jersey. He promises service, implements, and parts via General Motors Corp as a major source, inviting interest from local farmers and orchardists.
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Samson
Iron Horse
General’ Motors Corporation
Trenton
N. J
General Motors Corp
W Ebert
Christmas Savings Club Final Offer at Shenandoah Valley Bank
Last chance this Saturday night January 10 to join the Christmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Advertiser promises savings and a member benefit program with the bank’s teaser tagline and “Where Barings Are Sas” wording.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Stolen car reward offered in Winchester ad
A 1919 automobile with motor number 5 and plate 328,927 is reported stolen from Plaza. A $50 reward is offered for the return or information leading to the arrest of the thief. Send tips to Nidagara Fire Insurance Co. and partners at Winchester, Virginia.
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Plaza
JeHiffe
Nidgara Fire Insurance Co
Hansbrough and Carter
Winchester
Seven towns near Vera Cruz overwhelmed by earthquakes
Reports from Teodelo via Vera Cruz say seven towns near Teodelo south of Jalapa were overwhelmed by earth disturbances and a lake covered their sites. Thirty four bodies were recovered. Panic spread in Cordoba and Orizapa as a new crater opened near Orizaba with smoke rising, and authorities say about 200 deaths near San Michael and widespread destruction in Vera Cruz villages. totals may reach 2000 dead.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Teodelo
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
Cordoba
Orizape
Baltimore School for the Blind workshop burns in Baltimore
Fire destroyed the Maryland School for the Blind workshops at Fayette and Paca streets early today. Pupil handiwork valued in thousands was lost. official loss put at about 200 000 dollars. Solomon Noreen clothing stock in a nearby mine building suffered heavy smoke and water damage estimated at 76 000 dollars. The workshop, an old Baltimore landmark, once hosted a club house and later housed the Union League of Maryland.
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Baltimore
Maryland School For the Blind
Fayette and
Paca Streets
Solomon Noreen
Society Folk
Union League of Maryland
No tubes no punctures now blow outs rides easy
A fragment notes tires and ride condition with mention of tubes punctures and blow outs. No clear date or location provided. The line reads as casual guidance about tire safety and ride ease. Entities and specifics are minimal due to the fragmentary text.
Notice to Ladies on Georgette Crepe Prices in NY
A notice announces a large shipment of Georgette Crepe in New York with prices quoted from $10 to $35, available for sale at reduced rates of 7 to 21. The ad is signed by Jollaf Pr and C Jolllamd.
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Georgette Crewe
Reeds
New York
Jollaf PR
C Jollamd
Thanks for kindness during father's long illness and death
We thank friends for from heart sympathy during the long illness and passing of Mr. George Wests. His daughter notes the beautiful flowers sent and memorial acts from the community.
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George Wests
Ape ‘Alaetor
Minas
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