Byrd Pushes Radical Plan to Reorganize State Highways
Senator Byrd proposes a two pronged program to improve roads designating trunk routes as state roads funded and run by a state bureau, while using the highway department to aid county roads with technical help and enforcement of state law. The plan faced opposition from State Highway Commissioner Coleman.Continued on page 6.
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Harry Flood Byrd
Richmond
News-Leader
State Highway Department
Byrd
Coleman
State ‘Funde
Bureau of Highways
State
Highway Department
Would Cut Down Representation In Legislature
Richmond Virginia January 18 two amendments were offered in the Senate by Senator C T Jordan to cap the House at fifty members and the Senate at between ten and twenty. The measures were sent to the privileges and elections committee amid debate on economy and efficiency. The House also heard a bill extending equal suffrage to women and a college for women at the University of Virginia. The Oyster protective case was aired before the State Commission of Fisheries. Auditor C Lee Moore qualified in circuit court. The Leader advertises skirt styles at 1 98.
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Richmond
Senate
C. T Jordan
Augusta
House of Delegates
Jordan
Privileges and Elections Committee
Virginia
House
Addison
Lynchburg
Cannon
Wilson
General Assembly
Oystermen’s Protective Association of Virginia
State Commission of Fisheres
C. Lee ‘Moore
Newville Beneficiaries Revealed In John Graham Will
The will of John Graham of Newville filed in Carlisle allocates 20000 dollars to the Big Spring Presbyterian Church for upkeep and beautification of the burial ground. The well known local figure, who died at Johns Hopkins Hospital, is described as one of the area’s wealthiest men. Continued on page four.
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Newville
John Graham
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Carlisle
Big Spring Presbyterian Church
Graham
Fire in Bergen Destroys 30 Million Dollars in Damage
The Bergen blaze that burned for several days was brought under control today with losses estimated at 30 million dollars. The fire, reported by wire to The Star, caused extensive damage and prompted evacuation and investigations.
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Bergen
Norway
Hillyard Suffers Artery Cut in Meat Market Accident
William H. Hillyard, son of Mr and Mrs James W Hillyard of 124 South Braddock street, was injured while cutting meat at Jones Brothers meat market. An artery was cut, several stitches were needed, and Dr A D Henkel treated the wound. He is recovering and able to be at work.
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William H. Hillyard
James W. Hillyard
South Braddock Street
Jones Brothers
A. D. Henkel
Young Hillyard
Sib
Infant Son of L. D. Grubb Dies in Winchester
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Grubb died at their home 219 National Avenue on Saturday evening. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Sunday from the residence, conducted by Rev. George W. Stover of the United Brethren Church. Burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. The Grubbs are prominent Winchester residents. the mother, formerly Miss Bessie B. Yost, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Yost.
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Charles Stover Grubb
L. D Grubb
National Avenue
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount Hebron
Grubb
Winchester
George M. Grubb
Mr. R. M. Rowland Registered at Hotel Evans
Mr. R. M. Rowland of Richmord is registered at Hotel Evans. The note records a guest contact in a local lodging listing.
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R. M. Rowland
Richmord
Hotel Dvans
Sarah Zane Fire Company Bazar To Raise Funds
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold a bazar to raise funds to pay off a debt from a new motor truck. The event starts Monday night January 24 in the storeroom of the Fabilkne building near the South Main bridge and runs through Saturday night February 5. A bazar committee meeting was held at the company hall to finalize arrangements.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Fabilkne
South Main Street
Executions Displayed in El Paso as Bandits Targeted
A firing squad executed Manuel Valles near El Paso at daybreak and his body was shown publicly beside General Rodriguez. Carranza officials used the display to prove efforts to eradicate banditry. Hundreds of Americans witnessed the event. a manhunt for other bandits followed. Colonel Walles died calmly after being shot as his brother’s killer, by command, shot him through the heart. Congress faced fresh Mexican turmoil as rumors of more American deaths emerged and sentiment in Washington grew more tolerant toward Mexican developments.
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EL Paso
Texas
Manuel Valles
Rodriguez
Carranza
Walles
Americcn
Valles
Congress
Washington
Will Probated for Mrs Margaret Meta Sell in Winchester
The will of Mrs Margaret Meta Sell widow of Harley B Sell was admitted to probate in Winchester Corporation Court. Executed March 19 1915 entirely in the deceaseds handwriting its signed by J Few Brown and William G Hardy. She leaves all property to her husband in fee simple including a 18 acre tract of Chapel Hills farm Clarke County valued at about 100 per acre and totaling 1800 in estate value. Executor Harley B Sell qualified with a 3000 bond and appraisers were named M L Capper B Capper Scott Grant C P Bailey and Lemon Fries. Royal Typewriter Co representative A L Lanman plans to stay at the Motel Jack after trips to Baltimore and Harrisburg.
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Margaret Meta Sell
Harley B. Sell
Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
Messrs. J. Few Brown
William G. Hardy
Chapel Hilll
Clarke County
Tedl
Jacob Vorous
Sell
Messrs
M. L. Capper
B. Capper
Scott Grant
P. Bailey
Lemon Fries
Two Indictments Against Sanger the Jail Breaker
The January term of court convened by Judge T W Harrison indicts Ira Sanger of Frederick county for a misdemeanor after his jail escape. His brother Miles Sanger appeared for a grand jury hearing on aiding and abetting but received no indictment and was released.
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Corporation Court
City of
Winchester
T.W. Harrison
City
Ira Sanger
Frederick County
W. C. Marshall
Rivett A. Denny
R. C. Baker
William M. Bowen
A. H. Warner
C. B. Aulick
F. ©. Grove
J. A. Hunteberry
W. G. Conway
Sanger
Miles Sanger
Hell
Grand Jury
Tie Brother
Flood Floods Lock Los Angeles In Severe Wreck
Jan 18 report from Los Angeles describes three deaths and million in property damage as uninterrupted rain since Saturday triggers a near citywide isolation. Homes are ruined and families displaced while winds level fields and rivers two to three miles wide form.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Governor endorses local control of road funding reform
Governor Henry C. Stuart told the Virginia Road Builders Association conference in Richmond that local control of the state aid fund and flexibility in road law are needed to permit cheaper road improvements. He endorsed the Byrd road bill as the framework for reform.
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Richmond
Henry C. Stuart
Virginia Road Builders’ Association
H. F. Byrd
General Assembly
Dr. William A. Bell Brighter Condition Reported
The well known Winchester physician Dr. William A. Bell on Main street was described as slightly improved. The report said he seemed brighter today though his overall state remained about the same as in recent days.
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William A. Bell
Winchester
Uth Main Street
Miss Bessie Arthur Leaves Winchester for Chattanooga Visit
Miss Bessie Arthur of Winchester travels to Chattanooga Tennessee to visit Mrs. R T Wright formerly Miss Margaret Peale of Harrisonburg and will tour additional southern cities before returning.
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Bessie Arthur
Winchester
Benjamin Wheson
D. D
West Market Street
Chattanooga
Tenn
R. T. Wright
Wright
Margaret Peale
Harrisonburg
Mise Arthur
News-Record
Two Valley Residents Frozen to Death in Cold Weather
Two residents of the upper part near Holinburg and Bridgewater have been frozen to death since the cold spell began. Mrs. Baker, 70, wife of Wesley Baker, had been missing since Friday. neighbors searched over a day before her body was found in an over-the-way place.
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Por Amani
Holinburg
Williem
Chambers
Bridgewater
Anglo French Troops Land on Greek Coast
London reports large bodies of Anglo French troops landing on the Greek coast to reinforce General Sarrail against a German drive expected soon. Veterans from Gallipoli likely among them, with the largest force in the Gulf of Orient near Saloniki. Berlin denies a British claim about Captain Von Papen. Britain and France press Greece to expel Central Powers diplomats within forty eight hours.
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London
Sarrail
Gallipoli
Gulf of Orient
Saloniki
Berlin
von Papen
United States
Plot Nipped at Rio de Janeiro Amid Revolt Bid
In Rio de Janeiro on January 18 a major plot to overthrow President Braz was smashed with the arrest of over 100 petty army officers. Officials say confessions show the so called sergeants revolution was financed by wealthy revolutionists. Teachers were arrested the day they planned to seize the army navy arsenals and key positions.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Braz
Fromm
J P Sartelle Taken Ill Suddenly Confectioner Improves
North Main street confectioner John P Sartelle was taken ill last evening and confined to his home under a doctor’s care. His condition improved this afternoon. He never fully recovered from an accident three years ago when he fell from a ladder behind his store. Mrs Bowly will leave for Roanoke Va to visit friends. Creamery wholesale butter 32 cents, fresh country butter 25 cents, store packed butter 16 cents.
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John P. Sartelle
North Main Street
Whder
Sartelle
Lawmaker Pushes Ten Year Limit On School Books
Delegate Kenneth N. Gilpin reports a bill to the Legislature prohibiting changing public school books more than once every ten years. It requires a sworn affidavit by the school board outlining reasons for any change. The measure aims to curb frequent book shifts as teaching methods evolve.
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Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clark
Warrer
India
Humes Hotel Burns in Mercer Landmark Fire
The Humes Hotel, a over century old famous landmark in Mercer Pennsylvania, burned this morning along with six other buildings. The blaze forced guests to flee into zero weather, causing an estimated loss of 90000 dollars. Generals Ashington and Lafayette are said to have stayed there in colonial days.
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Mercer
Humes
General Ashington
General Lafayette
Birthday of General Lee to be observed by veterans
Gen Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans will host an event honoring Gen Robert E Lee tomorrow evening. Capt Robert Y Conrad of the Second Virginia Regiment will deliver the address in Handley Library lecture hall starting at 8 o'clock. Ashby Camp urges veterans to arrive early for seating. public welcome.
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Robert
Lee
Turner Ashby
Robert Y. Conrad
Second
Virginia Regiment
Handley Library
George W. Kurtz
Ashby Camp
Ward and Montague Urged for U S Supreme Court Seat
Virginia delegation led by Governor Stuart urged President Wilson to appoint former Governor Andrew Jackson Montague to the Supreme Court to succeed Justice Lamar. The group praised Montague's legal background as district attorney attorney general and former governor with international moderation duties. President Wilson acknowledged Montague’s qualifications and said he would consider the vacancy.
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Robert M. Ward
Winchester
Virginia
Wilson
Washington
Andrew Jackson Montague
Congress
Richmond
Lamar
Stuart
Wilgae
Gors Montage
United States
Mr. Montague
Montague
Sale of Markell Property Postponed to January 29
Notice indicates the sale of Markell property has been postponed until Saturday January 29. The sale bill will appear on a separate page.
Old Dominion to honor Lee at Gettysburg
Virginia plans a statue commemorating Gen Robert E Lee to stand where he watched Pickett Charge. The Led statue, nearing completion at Tiffany studios Carona Long Island, is to be unveiled soon with sculptor F Willard Sievers directing the bronze casting.
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Old Dominion
Lee
Gettysburg
Gen
Robert &. Lee
Acquitted Man Secretly Escapes Berkeley Jail
Marthsburg dispatch reports W V accused killer Davis fled Berkeley jail under heavy guard after not guilty verdict amid mob threats. Sheriff Rupenthal refused to reveal Davis location citing safety. Davis left county by car to avoid potential violence as authorities feared an angry mob. Lost rings noted with reward.
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Tha Star
Marthsburg
Berkeley Springs
Syuth Alva Davis
Sheriff Rupenthal
Morgan County
Davis
Berkeley
Rupenthal
Bim
Rupenthag
Perons
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Report
Baltimore wholesale market update shows No. 2 red wheat at 18.12 per cwt and corn at 0.81 per bushel as of 8 p.m. today. Prices reflect late trading activity and market conditions in the region.
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Baltimore
No. & Red
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Wire
L. D. Grubb
BAZAR
LA Band
Hl. B. Sell
A. L. Lanman
Royal Typewriter Company
Harrisburg
Jack
Grand Jury of Corporation Court
Wm. A. Bell
Tennessee
Amanda Baker
Edimborg
Wm. Chambers
the Star
J.P Sartelle
Charles L. Bowly
Hotel Jack
Annie R. Hack
Roanoke
Gilpin
Sievers
Pickett
Wan
Alva. Davis
Sheriffs
Wm. Nolan
Care County ‘Treasurer’s Office
Baltimore Grain Markets
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