Virginia Assembly Opens In Richmond War Urged In Governor's Message
The Virginia General Assembly convened at noon in Richmond with Governor Stuart urging subordination of local matters to national war needs. Senator Harry Byrd and Delegate Richard Omps attended as leaders. Harry Huston was elected Speaker of the House for a second term.
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Byrd
Harry Huston
Hampton
Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
Stuart
Harry Byrd
Winchester
Richard L. Omps
Frederick County
Frederick
Shenandoah
Dele
Huston
Are Huston
House of Delegates
Assembly
Signal Failure Sparks Wreck in Granger Train Crash
A rear-end collision between two Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger trains at a Granger station left at least three dead and about a dozen injured after an automatic signal failed. The wreck occurred shortly after 2 am when the second section rear-ended the first.
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Granger
Tex
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Four of 1478 registrants fail to return draft questionnaire
The local draft exemption board reports four delinquents among 1478 registrants who did not return their questionnaires. Walter Lee Nicholson is named as an escaped criminal, with others including Elias Hunter, Daniel Crutchfield, and Jesse Whitacre among those not responding. Secretary Fay is ill, leaving the workload to Chairman Pannett and assistants as sessions continue into March.
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Walter Lee Nicholson
Vane Solty
William Henry Golightly
Elias Hunter
Winchester
Jesse Robert Whitacre
Gore
Daniel Crutchfield
Walter
Lee Nicholson
Flint Hill
Logan R. Fay
Anette
Luther Pannett
Maude Brown
Hilda Correll
Women suffrage victory nears as House aims to pass amendment
The Susan B Anthony amendment is set for House passage late today, forty years after its initial proposal. President Wilson’s endorsement is credited for the win, with Republicans and Democrats both claiming credit as antis concede defeat and focus on the size of the Nay vote.
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The
Star
Washington
Susan B. Anthony
House
Wilson
Abel Sgt
White House
Antis
For Rent Nine Room House With Bath And Electric Lights
Mrs Canter Lonas remains extremely ill at her home in the city. Attorney M. M. Lynch is handling related matters.
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Bath
M. M. Lynch
Iett
Flames Consume Connecticut Hospital for the Insane
A fire at the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane in Riddletown destroyed the main building. Firefighters from Hartford fought the blaze and all inmates were believed evacuated. Damage estimated at 75000 dollars.
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Riddletown
Conn
Connecticut Hospital For
Hartford
Heavy Snow Halts Battles Along Northern Front
Jan 10 reports heavy snow along northern battle line from the Piave river area. Operations slowed to a standstill with only artillery fire possible under stormy conditions. Weather complicates ongoing fighting and supplies.
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Rome
Piave River
Severe Training Ahead For Student Officers
Camp Lee in Petersburg Virginia will open for officer candidate training in a few days. Recruits are arriving from various states and schools and will receive good meals and care during the demanding program. Delays in assigning troops to companies and slow mail have postponed publication, and Frederick County youths are not taking full advantage of the opportunity.
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Camp Lee
Petersburg
Aoet
Frederick County
Major Baylor Laid To Rest
Final rites for Major Eu gene W Baylor who died overnight in his apartment at Hotel Evans were held at 11 this morning in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church chapel. Confederate veterans attended, Rev Dr William D Smith officiated, and interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers listed as honoraries Shirley Carter W C Marshall R M Ward W T We Rice J Few Brown and active pallbearers J B Beverley Jr Gray Beverley R Gray Williams D B Conrad H R Bryarly Philip Williams.
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Eugene W. Baylor
Hotel Evans
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Turner Aghby Camp
William D., Smith
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Preacher Lectures on Nations and Rulers at Braddock Street
A large Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church congregation heard Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy of the Presbyterian Church speak on Nations and Their Rulers during the week of prayer. Tonight Rev. F. M. Richardson of Braddock Street will discuss Families Schools Colleges and the Young. An offering will defray rights and fuel costs for the meetings.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
J. H.lacy
Presbyterian Church
F. M. Richardson
Braddock Street Church
Brad
Stock Judging To Be Feature Of Big Meeting
Mr D W Mellwee donates use of stable on Amherst Street for Institute dairy and beef cattle draft horses hogs and sheep demonstrations. Mr G L Rothgeb of Stephens City assists in arranging the program.
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D. W. Mellwee
Amherst Street
G. L. Rothgeb
Stephens City
Corn germification tests enrollment for Farmers' Institute
All corn to be included in the germification tests for the Farmers' Institute must be delivered to the office of Mr. H. H. Baker or to the Winchester Chamber of Commerce by Monday January 1% with exact handling instructions.
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Farmers’ Institute
H. H. Baker
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Stock judging to fill Farmers Institute session
Live stock judging will occupy an afternoon session of the Farmers Institute to be held January 22 and 23 in the City Hell Auditorium. Arrangements have been made for the display in the livery stable of D W McKnee on Amherst street east of Braddock street with Mr McKnee donating the use of the building and providing space for the demonstration
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Farmers’ Institute
City Hell Auditorium
D. “W. McKnee
Amherst Street
Braddock Street
Substantial American Army in France Ready for Action
Secretary Baker told the Senate military affairs committee that a substantial American army is in France and ready for active service. More troops are training at home and can be moved over quickly, with modern arms provided for every soldier. He noted 38 000 aviation officers and men, total forces about 1 539 516, and war department appropriations near sixty times 1916 levels to support production and logistics.
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Washington
France
Baker
Senate ‘Committee On Military Affairs
Signal Corps
War Department
Winchester Clergymen and Teachers Urged to Support Food Measures
A 1918 letter from Shirley Carter, newly named Food Administrator for Winchester Virginia, appeals clergymen and teachers to promote meatless Tuesdays and wheatless Wednesdays to aid Allied forces. It stresses home compliance, patriotism, and public publicity to export three times more meat and wheat, warning unpatriotic behavior harms soldiers and civilians abroad.
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Winchester
Shirley Carter
United States Food Administration
Europe
Food Administration
Robt Anderson Weds Ethel Virginia Adams in Gainesboro
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ethel Virginia Adams of Gainesboro to Mr. Robert Lee Anderson of the county. The ceremony occurred quietly at 8 PM at Braddock Street Methodist Church parsonage with Rev. FM Richardson officiating. The bride, a social favorite in Gainesboro, hails from the Adams farming family, while the groom is a young farmer tied to the Jacob Baker farm operation west of town.
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Ethel Virginia
Adams
Ethel Virginia Adams
T. Catrinon Adama
Gainesboro
This County
Robert Lee Anderson
James Anderson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairmont Avenue
FM. Richardson
Frederick County
Galnatboro
Anderson
Melon Adams
Jacob ‘Baker
For Sale Cheap Buick Touring Car In Good Condition
Derbymer's Garage advertises a second-hand Buick Touring Car priced for a quick sale as owner leaves town. Mr TrVon Batley has returned to Anenate Military Academy Fort Defiance VA after a pandine, with housing at his parents North Main Street residence.
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C. H. Hildebmndt
Scott T. Fahnetock
Baltimore
Iptt Derminer’s
TrVon Batley Hae
Anenate Military Academy
Fort Defiance
George 8. Baley
North Main
President's Speech Sparks Berlin Shock
A young man from eastern Virginia named Charles Sisk visited the city jail to see Jailor Armel and was arrested after police learned he was wanted for parole violations and theft. He claimed cruel treatment by a former employer and intent to raise money for his mother, then was to be sent to the industrial school. Petrograd dispatch reports a southern Russian cos sack revolt, with Bolsheviks at headquarters claiming Kaldeines and Rutoff retreat and Rostov in Bolshevik hands.
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Charles Sisk
Virginia
Lewis B. Armel
Armel
M. A. Doran
William. H. Wheeler
Sisk
Isk
State
Police Outance
Reform
Richmond
Winchester
Nothers Rappahannock County
Shorof
Petrograd
Russia
Kaldeines
Rutoff
Rostov
Enuition of Amerigi War Ais Receives Hostile Reception
Reports from The Hague and Paris describe mixed reactions to Wilsons speech on Allied aims and peace terms after Brest-Litovsk. German socialists and newspapers question Allied promises while Paris Bund cites Brest-Litovsk to revitalize talks, signaling cautious steps toward a neutral soil conference.
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Amerigi War
AIS
Hague
Wilson
Berlin
Henderson
Germa Bean
Rot Oetmvien
Ratrhater
Lloyd-George
Rocets
Relentia
Rugsta
Fita
Bund
Paris
Newa der Bund
Voff
Brest-Litovsk
Russia
Eae
Bulgaria
Interailr
Sibi Commission
Membership of Red Cross Now Exceeds 22 Millions
Rev Dr W D Smith of the local Red Cross chapter received a message from J H Purdy Potomac division director of publicity. A telegram from Hon Davison Red Cross War Council chairmen was sent to Henry White Potomac division manager praising efforts and noting Christmas Drive adds sixteen thousand to rolls. The latest reports show the American Red Cross surpassing twenty two million members, with a substantial increase in new names.
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Red Cross
W.d.smith
Iocal
American Red Cross
J. H. Purdy
Potomac
Davison
Redan
the Cross
Pierce
American Red Cross Des
Atx
Bers
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