Major Opie Accused in 1918 Verdun Shooting Testimony
Richmond witnesses in a Senate investigation described Major Jerome Opie of Staunton firing on an American soldier near Verdun in 1918. Fox testified he saw the shot from 160 feet away as the soldier raised his hands, while other witnesses backed the claim and questioned motives and potential intimidation in the committee room.
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Richmond
Testifica Toa Fe
Senate
Amiemittee
Hierome Opie
Staunton
Verdun
Fox
Kane
Moring
Richmee Fox
Uell
Brandegee
Casper
Wyo
Wyo. Saying He Was ‘‘Sorry To Hear About Major Opie
Opie
Major Opie
John A. Cutchins
Cutchins
Mr.Cutchins
Twenty-ninth Division
Cutchings
Foxafer
Aetia Fox
Ernst
Tcky
Albin Law
Stonewall Jackson Albin
Kernstown
Major ‘Opie
Albin
Naan Tat
Pat
James Carlton
Carlton
Revival Sermons Begin As Norfolk Ministers Arrive
The Rev F F Morgan of Norfolk Virginia arrives to lead revival at First Christian Church with preps by Rev W C Hook of Norfolk. Morgan will preach after the 7 30 song service aided by a ten piece orchestra. About 90 percent of the congregation volunteered to help for the revival.
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F.f.morgan
Norfolk
First Christian Church
W. C. Hook
Mr. Morgan
Hook
Notice to Advertisers at The Star Office
Advertisers with letters and numbers to reply are urged to call The Star office. Many responses await the advertisers. Hot water bottle or fountain syringings offered at 79c. See window display by The People's Drug Co. 9-1p-3t
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Star Office
The
People’s Drug Co
Dr Snavely Lecture at Handley Library
Dr Snavely will give his regular Wednesday night talk on Foreign Exchange at Handley Library at 8 30 p m on January 11. The event is highlighted as especially interesting for this time. Special Regular 25 cent toothbrushes offered at 5 cents by The People's Drug Company.
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Snavely
Handley Library
People’s Drug Company
Irish Dail elects Griffith. provisional government urged
Michael Collins pressed for a speedy provisional Irish government as Dail Eireann sessions began. Cardinal Gaspari sent Benedict XV’s blessing, while De Valera’s group protested Griffith’s unanimous election. Cabinet posts were announced, with OlLins, Duffy, and Mulcahy among officials as party factions met privately.
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Dublin
Ireland
Dail Eireann
Michael Collins
Dail
Cardinal Gaspari
Pope Benedict
Irish Labor Party
Griffith
Neamas
Bryan ‘O'Higgins
Richard Mulcahey
de ‘Valera
Four Children Killed as Bus Hit by Freight Train
Four children died and seventeen were injured today when a school bus carrying 33 pupils was struck by a Pennsylvania fast freight near Van Wert Ohio. The bus driver failed to see the approaching train due to heavy fog on the morning run to the township school.
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Associated Press
Vanwert
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Here
Mrs Gibson Renews The Star Subscribes Two Years
Mrs B D Gibson of Charles Town West Virginia granddaughter of former Governor Holliday encloses six dollars for a two year subscription to The Star from January 1 1922 to January 1 1924. She calls The Evening Star an useful Virginia news messenger and commends efforts to ease financial burdens.
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the Star
B. D. Gibson
Charles Town
W. Va
F. W. M. Holliday
Winchester
Evening Star
Virginia
Marquis Okuma Receives Posthumous Honors In Tokyo
Marquis Okuma died early today and Emperor Hirohito awarded him court rank junior grade and the grand cordon of the chrysanthemum with collar for services to the state. Mrs Roy Rodgers returns to Maryland after attending the funeral of C Anderson.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Marquis Okuma
Yoshihito
Roy Rodgers
Maryland
8. C. Anderson
Frederick County Fruit Growers Meet Seeks Farm Bureau Link
The Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association met January 7 1922 at 2 PM in the men’s auditorium. President H F Byrd opened with notes from the last annual meeting and reports by Mrs J R DuShane and H Clay DeGrange. The group highlighted farmer education meetings and affiliation with the Farm Bureau Federation to influence national policy and freight matters. James R DuShane was named county agent to connect farmers with state and national agricultural departments. Cedar cutting noted as ongoing.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers Association
Ting
Byrd
J. R. DuShane
H. Clay DeGrange
H. F. Byrd
Frederick County Fruit and Farmers Association
Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers Associations
United States
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
DuShane
Departments of Agriculture
Empire Manager Reviews Listen to Me in Hagerstown
The Empire announces the Chicago production Listen to Me for Friday. The show has earned praise on an eastern tour, played Cumberland last week, and is set to visit Hagerstown Chambersburg Hanover Winchester and Staunton on its return trip.
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Empire
Maryland
Rouss Garage Renting Bids Sought by Fire Company
Rouss Garage rental bids are invited by secretary C. D. Brown of the Charley Rouss Fire Company. Possession begins February 1. The notice specifies bidding procedures and contact details for interested bidders.
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Rouss
C. D. Brown
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Greater Shenandoah Valley Fair Planned by AVA Directors
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society directors plan the 1922 fair to be the greatest in the association’s history. H Clay DeGrange joins the board. J R Du Shane on advisory. Thomas F Burley to manage. Last year Winchester fair earned a profit and now leads Virginia Valley fairs. Plans include a big cattle barn, higher premiums, more spending, automobile races, and an aerial circus.
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Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
H. Clay DeGrange
Walter T. Gore
J. R. du. Shane
Thomas F. Burley
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Dog Taxes Due and Payable by February First
Dog taxes on dogs over four months old are due February first. Taxes are 50 cents for each unspayed male dog and one dollar for each spayed female, while unspayed females cost three dollars. A five percent penalty applies to late taxes, with misdemeanor penalties for nonpayment after May first. F Nash, Commissioner of Game Fisheries, WLISOLY.
Two People Die in Baltimore Fire on Wilcox Street
Police probe the origin of a fire in the 1200 block Wilcox Street that killed Harry McArleer 51 and widow Mrs Joseph Playton 69 and displaced several families. Property damage is about 5000 dollars. Elizabeth Skinner was overcome but later recovered.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Wilcox
Wilcox Street
Harry McArleer
Joseph Playton
Hulzabeth” Skinner
Investment pitch for Northern Virginia Bonds offer
An advertisement urges investing in Northern Virginia Bonds through Hansbrough & Carter. It promises 7 percent interest, safety, and loans from a minimum of $100, claiming the home institution endorses the offer.
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Northern Virginia
Home Institution
Hansbrough & Carter
Ex service man defends Colonel Opie in 1922 letter
Isaac F P writes from Winchester Virginia Jan 10 1922 defending Colonel Opie now a state National Guard colonel. He recalls Opie as brave disciplined and caring for troops during October 8 battle in France and urges fellow soldiers to share their views to clear Opie of the charges.
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Opie
the Star
States
National ‘Guard
Gt. Parnot
France
Opie Ratittiet
Handley Night School Registration Set for Jan 16
Handley night school announces registration Monday January 16 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at John Kerr Building. Courses listed include English Arithmetic Typewriting Bookkeeping Cooking Sewing and others to meet demand. Superintendent F E Clerk urges pupils to register.
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John Kerr
F. E. Clerk
Elks Buick Auction Set for January 16 at Empire Theatre
The Elks will auction their Buick on January 16 at 9 p.m. at Empire Theatre. All stubs and books must be delivered to the treasurer by January 10. Committed, 10-10-21.
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Empire Theatre
Meeting of Boy Scouts and Licensing Notice
Game Warden Jones announced the arrest of W. C. Borden of Washington for hunting violations in Frederick County without a license. He was fined $5 with costs totaling $12.59 by County Magistrate Tavenner.
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Jones
W. C. Borden
Washington
Frederick County
Tavenner
Unsigned Message Sends Coupons to The Star
A note arrives claiming a payment of one dollar and three coupons for a dictionary, but no sender name is provided. The Star is asked to communicate immediately to resolve the unsigned submission.
Rotary discuss youth education and athletic needs
The Rotary Club debated the role of youth in W state education stressing physical training as essential. Duffey urged daily exercise and a broad program, while Captain Gray and others emphasized making boys hearty through recreation playgrounds athletic fields and swimming pools to support the community.
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Duffey
Handley School
Vali
Robert L. Gray
Walker McC
Gray
Dar
Winchester
Itary Club
Whiteside and guests attend Listen to Me in city
Mr and Mrs George Whiteside join Lillian Whiteside and Messrs Marshall Victor Arthur for a trip to attend the stage comedy Listen to Me in the neighboring city last evening.
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George
Lillian Whiteside
Stock
Marshall Victor Arthur
Escape Jail at Hagerstown Leads to Manhunt
Associated Press report from Hagerstown Maryland says seven or eight Black inmates escaped from Washington County Jail grabbing the turnkey and seizing keys. Ringleader thought to be Thomas Davis and Brady Hamilton with others still missing hours later near a castle in Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Hagerstown
Wton County
Thomas
Walter Davis
H. F.c
Brady Hamilton
Davis
Wris
She Ton
Castle
Return of Mr Beverley Wright to Fishburne Academy
Mr Beverley Wright returns to Fishburne Military Academy during holidays. He serves as first captain at Fishburn and is among the school's most popular students at West Clifford Street.
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Beverley Wright
Fishburne Military Academy
West Clifford Street
Fishburn
McCormicks Move to Town for Winter in Miller Home
Mr and Mrs ke W McCormick and their two children relocate from Pennsylvania to make a permanent home. They will reside in the old Miller house on J avenue for the winter while Mr McCormick, a broker, settles in town.
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Ke W. McCorms
Town
Pennsylvania
Miller
J Avenue
McCormick
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DR. Snavely
Eamonn de Valera
Dail Hall
Star
OF Fruit Growers
IH. F. Byrd
Frederick County Association
Rouss Garage
V.A
Burley
Apacera
F. Nash
Game Fisheries
Wlisoly
Inland
Isaac F. Allamong
Isaac FP. Corp. Co. I
Var
Allamo
Handley Night Schools Ready
Ip-tu-thu
ELKS
BUICK
Onaat Boy Scouts of America vii Legion
Everning
Sane Bike Messrs
Duffey, W Gray and
Obes
Fishburne
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