Wheeler Wanted In Maine For Forgery Arrest
Sheriff Cole and Deputy Small of South Paris Maine arrive in Winchester to escort William Wheeler back to Maine on four forgery charges. Wheeler, out on bail, travels with his wife who has a newborn, and they plan to return via Baltimore and Washington. the wife has no charges in Maine. Wheeler is described as the possessor of a long criminal career with a history in forgery and horse theft.
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Will
Wheeler
Harry D. Cole
Leon M. Small
Paris
Orford County
Maine
Winchester
Mainé
William “Wheeler
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
National Capital
Cole
Annie Larrabee
Small
Chester
Mall
Oxford County
Militaristic peace terms emerge in Germany Russia talks shift
A dispatch from Copenhagen reports Germany prepared separate militaristic peace terms with Russia, aiming to replace Brest-Litovsk conditions. The move suggests pan-German influence dominates Berlin, sidelining moderates as Hindenburg and Tirpitz rise in power. Bolshevik efforts focus on rebuilding the army amid stalled negotiations. Brest-Litovsk talks reportedly continue with Russia.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
Czernin
Kaiser
Hindenburg
Ludendorf
Tirpitz
Junker
Bolshevik War Office
Petrograd
Berlin
Sleet damages many stores in extreme winter storm
A severe sleet storm battered the area last night leaving streets with thick ice that cannot be removed. Many merchants reported damage from leaking skylights and water from freezing precipitation. The weather warmed then cooled again turning rain sleet and snow into solid ice creating hazardous sidewalks.
For Rent Nine Room House Listing
For rent a nine room house with path and electric lights. Contact M. M. Lynch, Attorney, Lott.
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M. M. Lynch
Lott
Virginia approves dry amendment in state action
Virginia's House of Delegates approved the ratification of the federal prohibition amendment by 84 to 13 after the Senate approved it 20 to 8, completing the state’s endorsement of national prohibition. For sale a used Buick Touring Car in good condition from Deminer's Garage as owner leaves town.
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Virginia
House of Delegates
Senate
Derminer's
Commercial Bank Elects Officers
The board of directors of the Commercial and Savings Bank at its meeting yesterday elected the following officers for the year: President Herbert S. Larrick, vice-president H. Coe, cashier John I. Sleat, discount clerk and teller B. Donald McFadden, individual bookkeeper John Candy Horn, manager Christmas Savings Club Mrs Sedie Hamrick, runner A. Hunter Davidson.
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The
Commercial and Savings Bank
Herbert
Larrick
H. Co.ee
John I. Sleat
Donald McFadden
John Candy Horn
Christmas Savings Club
Sedie Hamrick
A. Hunter. Davidson
Mrs. Alexanders Uncle Dies in Philadelphia
Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Walter R. Alexander left yesterday for Philadelphia to attend the funeral of Mr A J Edge who died Thursday at age 52. He leaves a widow and one daughter. the funeral is set for Sunday.
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the Key
Walter R. Alexander
Philadelphia
British destroyer Raccoon sinks off Ireland amid snowstorm
The Admiralty announced the British destroyer Raccoon foundered off the north coast of Ireland in a snowstorm. All 100 crew members were lost. The ship went down last Wednesday. A correspondent notes a shipment of 18 wood heating stoves received. R. M Swimley.
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London
Raccoon
Ireland
Admiralty
R. M Swimley
Lost Music Recital at Middletown High School
The Music Class of Middletown High School will give a recital in the auditorium on January 16 at 3 p.m. The public is invited. A lost fur collar and a market street pin are also reported with rewards for return at the Star office.
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Middletown’ High School
Dochan Alabama Cyclone Tops Toll in Middle Section
Six people were killed and 50 injured when a cyclone struck a Dochan area settlement, with higher fatalities expected. The storm damaged Troy area towns, destroyed a church near Lynwood, and left many plants, stores, and homes without power or heat. Temperatures fell to eight degrees above zero.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Dochan
Webb
Troy
Middle Alabama
Lynwood
Midwest faces historic blizzard sweeping from Canada to Rockies
A severe January blizzard grips the central states with over 20 inches of snow in Chicago and surrounding areas. Bitter subzero temperatures and closed rail lines threaten fuel and food supplies while army training camps report disruptions and munition factories near standstill.
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Chicago
Middle West
Canadian
Gulf
Alleganies
Rockies
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Kansas
Mississippi Valley
South
Hammond
Gary
Ind
Engine Jumps Slippery Track Cripples Valley Rail Service
A freight locomotive derailed in Winchester yards due to icy rails blocking the line and delaying service. A Cham bersburg wrecking crew arrived to lift the engine back onto the rails. A passenger train delayed from 7 25 am was rerouted by 9 20 am and a second engine reportedly jumped near Martinsburg, further disrupting Baltimore and Ohio trackage with trains moved cautiously.
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Cumber Valley
Winchester
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Baltimore and Talo
Yate
Yate, Todays Ame
Utmons
Notice of Elegant 8-Room Brick Residence for $3500
A real estate notice offers a beautiful brick residence with eight rooms and a bath, centrally located with electric light and gas fixtures. The seller, J. Fultz, promises inspection from cellar to garret and indicates the price is $3500 with a short market listing.
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J. Fultz
Five Are Missing In A Hotel Fire
Five persons are missing and four injured after a hotel fire in Saginaw Michigan. The blaze, of undetermined origin, hit Wright's Hotel during a ferocious blizzard. Thirty-five guests were in residence with several narrow escapes reported.
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Saginaw
Mich
Wright
Bliz
Miss Carson Is Soldier's Bride In Texas Wedding
Riverton, Jan 12. Lieutenant William Paxton of Woodstock, after training at Fort Myer and a five day leave, wed Miss Queenie Carson of Riverton in San Antonio. Paxton, now stationed in Texas, is the son of Job C. Paxton, formerly of Riverton.
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Paxton
Woodstock
San Antonio
Tex
Riverton
William Paxton
Fort Myer
National Army
Misa Queenie Carson
Mire
Joseph N. Carson
Texas
Adverd
Weeds
Job C. Paxton
Army
German Raider At Large In Pacific Reported
An unconfirmed report reaches Negashi from a Dutch ship officer that a Japanese vessel, the Hidachi Maru, missing three months, was captured by Germans between Colombo and Delagoa Bay and converted into an auxiliary cruiser. A gold breastpin with hair is lost. a reward is offered.
Denman seeks Senate hearing to prove Shipping Board failure
William Denman of San Francisco urges the Senate commerce committee to hear his account of why the Shipping Board program has failed. He cites loss of more than 17 large ships flying the American flag as evidence and says the coal famine impacts Boston New York and Philadelphia. He aims to present his case publicly and argues neither he nor General Goe could Rost the country single steel.
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Washington
Congress
William Denman
San Francisco
Commerce Committee of the Senate
Shipping Board
Desmen
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Goeyoud
Chimney collapse at Sprague Company factory kills workers
A tall brick chimney collapsed at the Sprague Company factory in Lynn on January 13 during a gale. Five workers are confirmed dead with many others injured as the structure split the building in two and trapped workers at their machines.
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Lynn
Mans
Sprague Eax Company
Wipperts
Draft fees to be divided by local boards in 1917
Washington reports that draft boards will split a 20 cent fee per registrant. The rule was announced in regulations by Provost Marshal General Crowder and approved by the President.
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Washington, Jan
Crowder
Wingheaster and Wee Government on New Line
Report tells of a new railroad line with 16000 rails loaded at Sparrows Point and moving toward France or army needs. President Cornwell notes traffic opening as construction continues despite cold. Officials say the line will spur southern operations, supplying lumber iron coal and food for the Great Capon and Lost River region and a new tannery along the route.
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Densville
Baltimore
France
United States
Unete
Siem
Equitable Bets Apportioned Among Members
Wilson notes that bets should be divided equally, except where fairness requires compensation for members who contribute more effort than others.
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Wilson
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Depusy
Esmall
W. H. Flowheeler
South Paris
C. F. Wall
Cox
Charles Town
W. Va
Ong
International
Solenberger & Co
Uns
the Legal Advisory Board
Antici
Pannett
Maude Brown
Logan R. Fay
Repig
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Sina
Aii
Cess
Commercial Bank
Wire
Emerald
Rhineston
Birmingham
the, Star
Evans
Miss. Carson
MR. Denman
Winghester
WEE Government
Wintrme
Cornwell
Star
Sani
Tethoad
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