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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1917

Page

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Britain and Germany face fresh war actions and peace notes

London reports focus on omissions in the Entente reply to President Wilson. No reparations for England or mention of Japan appear, and German colonies are not referenced. Kaiser proclaims divine support for victory as Turks seize Mihalea in Roumania amid snow and ice.

The Star London Wilson England Japan Kiao-Chau China Germany Chronicle United States the Chronicle Cuba Spain Great Britain South Africa Kaiser Amsterdam Europe

Rida a Land of Enchantment Praised by Mr. Fultz

Mr. W L Fultz returns from a Florida trip enthused about the Indian River country. He outlines rapid development and notes large business prospects tied to a 36000 acre tract in St Lucie county. He mentions Vinegard Plant backers in Winchester and forecasts major opportunities.

Florida Indian River Country the Star Fultz Palm Beach Miami Ormond Key West Winchester Indian River St. Lucie County

House approves resolutions to probe stock leak

Washington January 13 The House rules committee gains power to pursue the charge that government officials profited in Wall Street with two resolutions adopted by the House. One authorizes a full probe, the other compels witnesses to answer leak charges and to name lawmakers, a cabinet member, and a Washington broker accused of using inside information. If Lawson refuses to testify, the committee will report to the House for action. The probe opens immediately though Lawson’s whereabouts remain unclear. Lost black fur neckpiece sought with reward at Star Office.

Washington House Rules Committee Wallstreet House Rules Committee Henry Thomas W. Law Lawson Tess

Haldeman to Erect New Creamery Plant in Winchester

J S Haldeman the Winchester creamery proprietor has bought the north side property on South Kent Street and will start a new 45 by 60 foot brick two story butter plant with modern sanitation. Output will rise from 1000 to 2000 pounds daily. A three story poultry building will replace the old creamery on the site. The egg business will move to the poultry operation. Occupancy expected by early June.

Erty South Kent Street Haldeman Philadelphia

Hook and Ladder Fledt Its Officers

The annual election of officers of the Rouss Hook and Ladder Company was held last night and resulted as follows: Captain J. L. Ritter, first lieutenant E. A. Carper, second lieutenant C. H. Frye, secretary L. D. Grubb, assistant secretary William Haines, treasurer R. H. Ritter, recorder Thomas P. Graybeal, chaplain Enoch Lanham, surgeon Dr. Charles R. Anderson, janitor A. D. Custer.

Rouss J. L. Ritter E. A. Carper C. H. Frye L. D. Grubb William Haines R. H. Ritter Thomas P. Graybeal Enoch Lanham Charles R. Anderson A. D. Custer

Page County pastors accept new charges in Virginia

Rev. W. T. Walters of Winchester has accepted a one year pastorate at Leaksville Christian Church. He remains active in Winchester and other Virginia and West Virginia churches. Also named are Rev. W. H. Williamson to Raleigh and Rev. I. C. Moore to Newport. A help-wanted note for a good cook and man is included.

W. T. Walters Winchester Leakaville Christian Church Walters Page County WH. J. Williamson Raleigh N.C 1. C. Moore Alveriatle County Page Christian Ghurch Newport Mr. Walters Leaksville Christian Church of Virginia West Virginia Kerties Reld

Little Known Sisters of Well Known Men

A Handley Library book by Sarah G. Pomeroy surveys sisters who shaped great men. It highlights Mary Lamb and Dorothy Wordsworth and others who merged individuality into brothers’ lives, with vivid notes on Sidney’s sister Pembroke, Lamb, and their influences amid tragedy and devotion.

Handley Library Sarah G. Pomeroy Mary Lamb Torothy Wordsworth Philip Sydney Countess of Pembroke Ben Jonson Charles Lamb

Frederick County Plans Wildlife Stocking Effort

State Game Warden G. My Inman visits Winchester to drum up county support for stocking elk deer and pheasants. Board of Supervisors may enact five year protections to allow propagation while Virginia allocates funds from hunting licenses to support wardens and stocking efforts.

G. My Inman Winchester Frederick United States Virginia Inman Board of Supervisors Frederick County Toman State of

Prices Paid Today In Wheat Markets

At Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quoted at 1.98 14 and corn at 1.09. Winchester buyers offered 1.85 for wheat after the close of the Baltimore market.

Baltimore Winchester

Rev Dr Brooke at Presbyterian Church

Rev Dr Frank J Brooke of Rom ney West Virginia will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow, preaching at the morning service at 11 o clock and the night service at 7 30 o clock.

Dr. Brooke Presbyterian Church Frank J. Brooke Romney W.va

Funeral Services For Mr T T Wall

The funeral for Thomas T. Wall, longtime Winchester merchant who died of paralysis, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the home of his nephew and niece, Mr and Mrs Fred Barr, 221 West Water Street. The service will be conducted by Rev George S Bowerey of Grace Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are John W Rice Lewis Cooper W S White T Y B M Knight.

T. Wall Winchester Memorial Hospital Fred. Barr Weat Water Street O'Cieck Trev Br George S. Bowerey Grace Lutheran Church Mpe.wall Mount, Hebron Cemetery Messrs John W. Rice Lewis F‘ooper White T. Y B. M. Knight

Sugar Prices Plunge Amid Market Shakeup

Sugar prices fall sharply as global demand weakens and refinery margins tighten. Analysts note heavy selling from speculators and rising supply from key producers. Traders watch for policy shifts and currency moves that could stabilize or deepen the decline.

Twenty seven killed in wreckage at Du Pont works

Road builders of Virginia to meet Jan 16 18 in Norfolk for the sixth annual convention. Virginia Highway Commissioner G P Coleman will discuss The Federal Aid Road Act and the State Road Commission will meet to designate federal highways. Mayor Ward names a committee to attend. reduced railroad rates offered from Jan 15 to 17.

DU Pont Works Road Builders OF Virginia Norfolk Virginia Road Builders’ Association Monticello Hotel G. P. Coleman State Road Commission State Senate House of Delegates H. F. Byrd Winchester Kenneth N. Gilpin Bogge Clarke County Byrd Ward Messrs W. B. Cornwell James B. Russell L. Lupton Robert M. Ward Blue Ridge Mountains Alexandria Paris Washington,d. C

Six Railroaders Killed On P. R. R. Express Crash

Wilmington report says six section gang workers died when an express train on the Pennsylvania Railroad collided with them and several others were injured.

Wilmington Del Pennsylvania Railroad

Famous Scoville Mansion Burns in Lakeville Fire

The famous mansion of the late Mathan Church Scoville at Taconic, Lakeville, Conn., was destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at $1,000,000, and the lot contained valuable works of art and antique furniture.

Scoville Taconic

Milwaukee cruiser ashore near Eureka in salvage work

The United States cruiser Milwaukee is ashore near Eureka, California, in a report received by the marine department of the Chamber of Commerce. Details are not given. The vessel has been involved in salvage operations for several days in connection with the stranded submarine HZ.

San Francisco Milwaukee Eureka Rine Department the Chamber of Commerce

Second Explosion In 36 Hours Triggers War Plot Rumors

Reports from Pompton Lake and Haskell New Jersey describe two massive blasts at Du Pont Powder and related plants within 36 hours. Early tallies hint at dozens dead and hundreds injured across six states as investigators weigh war plot theories amid widespread destruction and missing workers.

New York du Pont Haskell N. J Soitaliba Canadian Car and Foundry Kingsland Eix Springfield Maas General Artistic Weaving Company Tin Pont Stix du Pong Powder Company Ict

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Britain Entente America Africa Ues Barlin Braili Roumania Mihalea Gerethiver Buzen Sereth Syanish Moldavia Rida MR. Fuliz Mr. W. L. Fultz Southern Thomas W. Lawson Wire Congress Cabinet FE Upire Reward Star Office J. C. Haldeman Kent Street J. S. Haldeman Ery William Siga Hook and Ladder Nemo Sidney Zutphen Arcadia Tress Devo Tion T. T. Wall Mr. ‘Thomas At, Brill Partons AB Rk Wire To the Star Lakeville, Conn Haskell and Pompton N.ode Pompton Pany Plant Pompton Lake Balistite
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