Trains Delayed by Snow Drifts Across Eastern Rail Lines
Snow and cold wave disrupt rail service from Florida to Virginia. Deep snow drifts on tracks between Harpers Ferry and Lexington slow north southbound trains and halt service on several lines as officials forecast continued delays and potential further disruption from high winds and freezing temperatures.
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Harpers Perry
Lexington
Cumberland ” Valley Railroad
Washington
United States
The
Fuel Administration
Florida
Mexico
Anti ‘ Statens
Yeorelc
Orida
Weather Bureau
Gulf Siates
Gulf
Louiisiana
Mississippi
Union Station
Three More Die Of Wounds In War Front Reports
The Star wires from Washington report General Pershing noting three additional American deaths from wounds in action on the western front and one death from blood poisoning related to the same engagement. Officials say fighting likely involved trench raids with no detailed casualty breakdowns released. The dead include Privates Albert Cook Harry Garman and Leo F E Radi from Athy fants and Garman’s home in Catawba, Va.
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Star
Washington
Gan
Pershing
Aimer
Jean
Smother
Perghing
Albert Cook
Harry ©. Garman
Leo FE. Radi
For Sale Ten Shares National Fruit Product Co Stock
An owner offers ten shares of National Fruit Product Co stock at 7 percent preferred. The seller wants funds for other use and describes it as a good investment. Respondents may contact PLG at Lock Drawer 28.
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National Fruit Product Co
Women lead famished mobs in Austro-Hungarian cities
From Berne a wire reports women headed many famine driven mobs in industrial areas during general strikes across Austria Hungary. Officials say Austrian socialists gain activity and hint at contact with Soviet groups. The Austro Hungarian government claims the situation is improving.
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Berne
Austral Himtigerian
Russtan
Kolshe- Viki
Daily Wireless To Italy Established
The article reports that a daily wireless communication link between the United States and Italy has been established, enabling routine radio exchanges between the two governments. It mentions signals received from Rome and notes Navy involvement in the setup and ongoing operations.
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Daily Wireless
Italy
Washington
San
Senna
Arlington Stallions
United States Navy
Itellan War Office
Rome
Freight embargo put in effect across rail lines
Director General of Railroads McAdoo announced a temporary embargo on freight moving east of Pittsburgh and Ohio rivers and on all Philadelphia and Reading lines except food fuel and war supplies. The action aims to relieve shortages in New England and New York harbor due to severe winter weather. He said the measure should last only a few days if weather moderates.
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the Star
Washington
Meadoo _ todey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Phisburgh
Ohio
Ohio River
Philadelphia
Reading
McAdoo
New England
New York Harbor
Allegheny Mountains
Pneumonia Still Haunts Army Camps In 1930s Report
Washington dispatch notes 66 deaths from pneumonia among 149 ante in the Army Guards, with the National Guard showing increases and Camp Pike recording 30 pneumonia fatalities. The report details overall camp fatalities across the National Army, highlighting pneumonia as a leading cause.
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Washington
Am i
National Guard
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Te National Army
Water Rates of Ghy Discussed by Water Committee
The water committee of the Common Council met in executive session to discuss 1918 water taxes. Several rate changes are contemplated, but the affected classes were not stated. The rates will be submitted at the regular council session on February 5.
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Commnion Council
Canneil
Iba
City Grocers to Close Mondays Through March 25
Notice to the public states Winchester wholesale and retail grocers and meat markets will be closed every Monday from January 25 through March 25 to balance business interests and aid federal reform efforts. Reward offered for information.
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Yaniadry
Winchester
Marth
Etter
Professor Archibald Smith Dies in Louisiana
Prof Archibald Mira Smith longtime principal of the Episcopal Pennate Institute Winchester dies in Louisiana after a business trip. His body is due to arrive Friday and funeral services will be held Saturday at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Born in Winchester in 1834 he taught before and during the Civil War enlisting in the Confederate service with Col W A Morgan's cavalry later serving in topographic duty.
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Archibald Mira Smith
Old Episcopal Pennate Institute
Winchester
Hrowma
Withen
Marshall
Sapitth
Will
J. B.S. Stuart Cavalry
Abe
Beloved Pastor Laid To Rest In Simple Rites
A longtime pastor was buried in Mont Hebron Cemetery after a farewell service led by Reverend George S. Bowers. Family and church friends gathered for solemn rites with favorite hymns and a private burial alongside Mrs Miller. Honorary pallbearers included Grace Church council members. active pallbearers listed.
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Miller
Church Council of
Grace ‘Church
Lewis Miller
Fred. 5. Bord
William (. Miller
Robert & Bell
Withem. Raw Miner
Hubert Ww. Schultz
Fred. Tl. Ciedze
Harry' Stephensorn
Buffsto
Ore Lford Agnew
Charleston
In Boyd
Roanoké
Lewis Logan
Salem
Pot Coivarbia
S. A
Injured Miss Headley Improves After Surgery
Middletown Va Jan 2 Miss Trene Headley of near Middletown suffered serious injuries in a mishap and was moved to Winchester Mercy Hospital where doctors Smart and Bord operated. She is progressing well and her condition is reported as improving steadily.
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Middletown
Mias
Trene Headley
This County
Winchester
Mermecrv
Smart Ant. Bord
Miss Headley
Ea ‘Bright
Directors Elected for G. G. Unabated Valley Rafiroed
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Valley Rafiroed quorum elects new board members. Thomas Kennedy becomes president succeeding the former president. Officers include A G Nadéenhausch as secretary treasurer and assistant secretary W di Ritchey, with Hoyer and Kennedy noted in leadership roles. A luncheon followed the election at Frame Judge Boyd Fandener on Parke Street.
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Tee
Trope
Martinsbane
Thomas
W. di. Ritchey
Em. ‘Hoyer
Thomas B. Kennedy
X. Kennedy
France
Rhe Cine
Funeral services for Mrs Ather on Friday
The funeral will be conducted by the Rev Dre Ge and burial will take place at Mount Piebren Cemetery. Mrs Ather died after a two week illness on the forty third anniversary of her marriage.
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Iain Ote
Dre Ge
Mount Piebren
Ather
Old Martinsburg rink burns down in morning blaze
Fire destroys the old Martinsburg skating rink starting from a blaze in a stable owned by Allen Burkhart. The building, once a garage in later years, was unoccupied at the time. the cost is estimated at about 323000 dollars.
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Martinsburg
The
Star
Allen Burkhart
Winchester
ELAS
Makes Suggestions Relative Te Hus
Fragmented letter to the Baltimore Sun discusses editorial themes and proposals. It references imprisonment, privileges, and social issues, with unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
Chamberlain War Bills Doomed To Defend Major Baxter Dies
Dated obituary notes the death of Major Charles Hamilton Baxter a noted Confederate veteran of Charlottesville Virginia. He served in the Virginia Infantry and saw action with Stonewall in the Civil War. Survived by eight children and several relatives including Mrs Strickler of Royal Virginia and Mrs Florence and Mrs J S Martin. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Warren
County
Chaslew Hamilton 8
Baxter
Charlottesville
Shenandoah “Valley
Dren
W. A. “Strickler
von Royal Va
Florence
J. S
Martin
Sidney ‘Baxter
Charles Haxter
Washington
Thomas Baxter
Christiasburg
Deacy
Com Virginia Infantry
Stonewall
Agttaxefila
War Cabinet Faces Slipping Support for Munitions Measures
Washington dispatch reports President Telly Senate Bhet Na Performances, Beencir Than Any Heretofore In theory of the Country. Directors of munitions lose backing as divisions of troops may be sent, while dissension grows in Congress and within the administration over the effectiveness and timeliness of the war program.
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Telly Senate
Europe
FOR BENT Nine Room House Case Involving Beth
M M Lynch attorney represents a nine room house matter referenced as Beth and electric Yehts. The note appears as a legal notice or brief in a historical page segment. No further details are provided about parties or court actions.
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Beth
M. M. Lynch
Training Camp Duties Report Amid Busy Demeanor
Soldiers describe daily routine at the camp with demanding drills and marching. They detail day schedule from dawn to night including series of commands, squads, and night training before retreat to rest and dream of daily experiences.
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Mark Tine
Huiloas
Nine Inches of Snow in Richmond
A Richmond Virginia report notes heavy snowfall disrupting city life with crowds walking in freezing conditions. The weather department warns of more snow and icy streets as residents stock up on essential goods and await relief.
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Richmond
WOE Jag. 24 medical team in afternoon report
Worn phraseology suggests a medical team briefing on July 24 with patient or personnel names obscured in OCR. No clear events or outcomes are readable.
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Atecke
Big Temperature Prep
Harry . Garman
Catawba
Bok
Roberts
War Department
Garman
Catawba, Vai
Wire
Gore
I Ws
MeAdow
Winchester Aerie
S ‘Tp
H. H. Baker
Piccadilly St
Val
Water Bates
GHY
Prof. Smith
Louisiana
Pastor Borne
Dr. Miter
Grace Lukhered Church
Judes Faathace
Mrs. Ather
Hell Uncle Sam
Liberty Bond
Cefaymn
Baltimore
Sun
Meir
Alos
Chamberlain
Major ‘Baxter
Vieur
Jane Wilson
Ville
Directox
Senate
York
EA. Hook
Stary
J.D. Adam's
U.S A
Medtegsternoon
Jag
Prajan
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