Plea for a Praying Church Moves Revival Campaign
The revival campaign at Christian Church drew stronger response with many pledging more prayer and effort. Evangelist urged God uses us to answer prayers by adding action not just sofas of prayer, citing Nehemiah to call Christians to labor alongside faith. The message stressed compassion of Jesus and urging full commitment to reach the unsaved despite bad weather.
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Christian Church
Evanel
Simon
Nehemiah
Niah
God
Jerusalem
Christ
Jesus
Theatre Benefit Tonight At Auditorium Features Noted Acts
The American Legion Executive Committee promotes a Friday night show at the Auditorium headlined by Nadia Novka Rouskaya Premier Dansuese with the Coras Saxophone Gextette and jazz bands. Proceeds will benefit the Legion, with Mrs Henry F Seal donating net earnings after expenses. Reserved seats on sale at Seal's Music Store.
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The
American Legion
gs_Novka Rouskaya
Gextette
Yerkes
Happy Six
the Legion
Miitage
Henry F. Seal
Legion
Seal
Mountain Park Hotel Burns Down in North Carolina
The Mountain Park Hotel in HOT SURINGS, N C, used to house interned Germans during the war, was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars, with several guests narrowly escaping.
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Fiy
Associated Press
Hot Surings
N. C
Mountain Park
Low Pay Forces New York Teachers From Schools
New York reports 1300 teachers left public schools in 1919 due to low pay. Superintendent Ettinger calls the situation acute with daily resignations and classes hampered by instructor shortages.
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Associated Press
New York
Ettinger
Smoking ban moves forward in state Senate on eating house ban
The State Senate passed to second reading a bill to prohibit smoking in eating places. Restaurants and hotel keepers would be required to display No Smoking signs and enforce the rule under penalty.
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Associated Press
State Senate
Pan Americans Close Congress in Washington
The Pan American Congress ends formal sessions after adopting resolutions to advance international trade with South America and extend wireless and postal services. Delegates stay to visit the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis. Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board spoke on the international financial and industrial situation and remedies.
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Washington
South America
pan-American Congress
United States Naval Academy
Annnaplis
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Famous Kidnapper Dies in Prison
Jimmy Boyle, convicted for kidnapping Willie Whitla of Sharon in 1909, died of pneumonia at Riverside penitentiary. The Whitla case echoed the Charlie Ross kidnapping in Germantown, Pa., years ago.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Jimmy” Boyle
Willie” Whitla
Sharon
Riverside Penitentiary
Whitla
Charlie” Ross
Germantown
Navy renames conflict to World War in navy communications
Newport Rhode Island January 23 Secretary of the Navy Daniels orders that the war entered April 6, 1917, shall be known as the World War. The change applies to all official Navy communications and records.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. I
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Navy
Rescued Passengers Nearing Port Near New York
The transport Northern Pacific which rescued passengers from the disabled sister ship Powhatan is expected to reach Ambrose Lightship at 6 a.m. tomorrow. The Powhatan, towed by the Canadian steamer Lady Laurier, heads toward Halifax.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Powhatan
Ambrose
Lady Laurier
Halifax
Taft Says Reservations on Article 10 Would Not Kill League
Former president Taft visited Washington to confer with senators and address a local peace committee. He stated a compromise on reservations to Article 10 of the League covenant would not kill the league.
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Washington
Taft
Capitol
Senate
League
Broker Convicted of Grand Larceny
George Graham Rice a New York stock broker was found guilty of grand larceny in the first degree for stealing 721 from Mansfield Ohio customer funds for securities and testified to a 35 990 000 business total in two years with a potential maximum ten year sentence.
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New York
George Graham Rice
Mansfield
Ohio
NOTICE SUBSCRIPTIONS BY MAIL RENEWAL IN JANUARY
The Evening Star reports subscription renewals by mail are required in January to maintain service. Readers are advised to renew promptly to avoid interruption and ensure continued delivery of the publication.
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the Evening Star
Scouts of America announce Friday evening meeting details
The ROY SCOUTS OF AMERICA expect the entire membership to report Friday evening at 7 30. Important details for national anniversary week to be decided. Uniforms will be warm. Scout Commissioner Mrs. John Pappas is spending weeks in Washington as guest of her uncle Mr. William G. Dorsey.
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John Pappas
Washington
William G. Dorsey
That
City
Quake Shocks Strain Mexican Cities After Morning Tremors
Strong earthquake shocks were felt in Vera Cruz city between 3 and 5 this morning causing damage to several structures and injuries. Reports say Couzelan remained demolished from January 6 quake while Salmoral and San Francisco de la Panex suffered additional 20 minute tremors.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Couzelan
Salmoral
San Francisco de la Panex
Dance Tonight at Rouss Hall After Concert
Dances at Rouss Hall tonight follow a concert at the Auditorium. The program features One Step Two Step Fox Trot and Waltz with no circle dances. Dances in charge of Let Coble.
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Rouss Hall
Epidemic Still on the Increase in New York and Chicago
Influenza and pneumonia cases surge in New York City with 1,332 flu and 403 pneumonia cases reported, nearly doubling yesterday. NYC deaths reach 23 from influenza and pneumonia deaths total 79. Chicago likewise records 2,551 new cases and 76 deaths, with pneumonia driving the rise at 321 new cases and 45 deaths.
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New York
Chicago
Associated Press
New York City
Health Department
Concert Opens Tonight With Comfortably Heated Auditorium
Concert begins promptly at 8 30 p m with reserved seats on sale at Seal's Store until 7 30 p m then at the theater. Audience reminded not to fear the cold as the venue will be comfortably heated.
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Seal's
Personal News Notes From Stephens City Jan 23 1900s
Stephens City notes report Dr B F Montgomery moving into a new suburban residence with contractor James I Gardner. Mrs Lula N McCarty plans Washington home with children Robert and Alice employed by the government. A C Carper to move to Mulberry Street boarders. Dug Drake and son Farle back from Pennsylvania. watchman position at Grove Lime Works secured. James D and Mrs Joseph W Carroll in town. Local church groups plan joint meeting Jan 25 at 2 30 PM with GoWen Rule Bible Class. Fred M Lemley near completion of a south Main street home. Williams family moving there. Property bought on South Main Street formerly Montgomery dwelling. Mrs A M Townsend ill. C E Lemsey resigns as assistant cashier. Russel Orndorff named to post. Frank W Shenk of Bartongue travels to St Petersburg Fla for health due to rheumatism. Modern 7 room brick dwelling for sale on North Avenue 50 by 100 feet. COOP & COMPANY advert.
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Dug Drake
Farle
Pennsylvania
Grove Lime Works
James D. Home
Joseph W. Carroll
Lutheran Church
Methodist Church
Fred. M. Lemley
South Main
Winchester and Frederick County Cross Survey Findings
A consolidated report from the Red Cross survey of Winchester and Frederick County will be presented to the local survey committee on February 6. The survey is said to show favorable community conditions and remains confidential, not to be published publicly but available to local officials and organizations.
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Winchester
Fred‘erick
Deine
Building sale signals new plans for Gray and Sheetz firm
Announcement reports the sale of the three story brick building on North Main Street once occupied by Gray and Sheetz clothiers. John S. Miller sells to John A. Dick of Frederick County for about 14000. The remodeled building now serves restaurant use with future site options hinted by Basiri Gray and Sheetz.
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Messrs. Gray Sheetz
Clothiers
North
Mainet
John S. Miller
John A. Dick
Frederick County
Basiri Gray and Sheetz
Daeiller
W. H. Bardy
Saddler
Evans
Horsey and Atwell, Clothiers
Gray and Sheetz
American Legion To Select Officers At Monthly Meeting
The Fi 4 Compact Post of the American Legion will elect officers and an executive committee for the coming year at its monthly meeting on Tuesday night the 27th. The post, among the state’s largest, will also discuss future policy. An officer of the signal corps will show pictures of the Twenty-ninth Division and the front, shown under signal corps direction.
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Legion
Signal Corps
Lof
Bean Power Sprayer Enhances Spraying Time Efficiency
The Bean Power Sprayer offers two spray guns under high pressure with ample capacity to maximize spray material usage in limited time. Made since 1883, it embodies top ideas in the spray equipment field. Winchester Orchard Supply & Co. Inc. lists a Teminary Office at 2 Rouss Ave. City. For sale notices, the Star Office prints bills and the State Directory column carries the notice. Ip-tfFOR SALE I H C Titan tractor in excellent condition Massey Bros City Ip-tf
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Winchester Orchard Supply &Co. Inc
Rouss Ave
City
Star Office
I. H. C. Titan Tractor
Massey, Bros
Army Detail Shows Fireworks Display Despite Rain
The United States Army recruiting detail under Colonel McBride staged a fireworks show before the courthouse. The Sixty-second Infantry trumpet corps performed a concert while rain fell and crowds gathered. A theater concert at the Empire Theater drew a packed audience, and rifle drill demonstrations by a recruiting detail squad entertained spectators. A free Empire program featured the Empire Orchestra tonight and a cinema program was shown.
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United States Army
Calonel McBride
Sixty-second
Infantry
Empire Theater
Trumpet Corps
Feed the Birds in Bad Weather in Frederick County
The Frederick County Game and Fish Association urges farmers to aid quail during harsh weather by placing hay seed clover seed and dust under shelter in fields used by quail. They advise creating multiple feeding spots and using fodder boards to protect seed, warning that lack of effort will be blamed on hunters next year.
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Frederick County Game and Fish Association
Greatest Concert Tonight At Local Auditorium
A concert billed as the greatest ever appears tonight in the city auditorium. Ticket prices range from 50 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents with the show starting promptly at 8 30 p m.
Fire Destroys Bunkhouse in Baltimore and Ohio Yards
A bunkhouse used by trainmen at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yards was set ablaze by an overheated stove shortly before 6 this morning. Fire alarms came in after a foggy, icy night as engines and crews battled flames. the Sarah Zane Fire Company extinguished the blaze.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland Valley
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Mid season clearance sale of women shoes at NTSBERRY S
Fire warning fragment mentions a sale at NTSBERRY S with promotion for women shoes. Text includes insurance firms name LACY & ARTHUR and a policy line. No clear event, date, or outcome.
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Ntsberry
Navy Head Defends Edwards Platform Against Bryan
Secretary Daniels rebutted William Jennings Bryan accusing Homer Cum mings of urging disassociation from Governor Edwards of New Jersey. Daniels praised Edwards platform as largely excellent and aligned with Democratic principles though differing on prohibition. He argued the prohibition dispute should not overshadow the platform’s merits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
William Jennings Bryan
Homer
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Edwards
New Jersey
National Committee
Dutch refuse extradition demands of former emperor
The Dutch government rejected the Allied powers request for extradition of the former German emperor. The Paris note disclosed by the Dutch legation confirms the denial, with officials signaling no compliance in advance of full contents.
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The
Hague
Jan
Gers
Paris
Supreme Council
A and C Men Are Held for Thefts
Six Baltimore men employed on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were arrested and turned over to U. S. authorities after allegedly stealing merchandise valued around 36000. The crew includes Walter F. Thompson conductor Clarence Kyle engineer Edwin L Hall Leroy Jester Frederick C Ganse and Salvadore Mans brakemen. Goods recovered include tires shoes and women's apparel.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
United States
Southern
Walter F. Thompson
Clarence Kyle
Edwin L. Hall
Leroy Jester
Frederick C. Ganse
Salvadore Mans
Calendars Arrive for 1920 Savings Promotion
Calendar promotion arrives with 600 commercial calendars for 1920 from SHENANDOAH VALLEY. The note invites friends or patrons to call and receive a calendar under the National Where Savings Are Safe campaign.
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Shenandoah Valley
Rouskaya Sextette Tonight Concert
Ticket office opens 7 80 p m with a concert starting promptly at 8 30 p m featuring the Rouskaya Sextette.
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Rouskaya
History recalled by Admiral Knight on naval decorations
Admiral Austin M. Knight, chairing the board, discussed awards for actions in the sinking of the Jacob Jones and torpedoed ships. He contrasted the cases of Lawrence and Perry with modern engagements, noting decorations for sailors who saved ships despite enemy fire and that no policy from Secretary Daniels was provided to guide the board.
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Senate
Mittee
Tdmiral
Austin M. Knight
Etre
Knight
Jacob Jones
Bagel
Yenemy
Bagely
Admiral Knight
Lawrence
Perry
Daniels
Senator Page
W Lawrence
Communion at Stephens City Church News
Sunday morning service at the church in Stephens City will include preaching and communion. A notice mentions items lost or found inside a pocket, with reference to leather and a kiss, posted at Star office.
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Stephens City
Star Omice
Church service at Merchants National Bank building
A church service will be held tomorrow Sunday at 11 o'clock on the second floor of the Merchants National Bank building. The notice is irregular but confirms time and location.
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Ace and Merchants National Bank
Burned Attorney Risked Life to Save Son From Albin Fire
Attorney A J Tavenner of Albin narrowly escaped a blaze that destroyed most of his living room as his son Alvin clung to a chair for candy. The father entered the room to rescue the child, burning his hands while tossing a burning rug and objects outside. Fire caused about $50 in damage, fully insured.
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A. J. Tavenner
Albin
Alvin ©. Tavenner
Mr. Tavenner
Aioe
Recruiting Office Remains Here for Local Job Seekers
The recruiting party will stay in Winchester with the station and persier. Information desired can be obtained from them and the local recruiting office will remain in place.
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Inet
Winchester
Refugee Garments Work To Stop Here
Notice from the Frederick county chapter of the American Red Cross seeks all refugee garments. Volunteers are urged to deliver completed items by February 1st. The appeal asks residents to assist with unfinished work and distribute sewing details to knitters and sewers in the community.
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National
Ees
Windie
Frederick County
Piekse
Sertt
Miéa
Farmers Club to Meet Saturday at Stephens City
The Stephens City Farmers club will meet at 1 30 p m this Saturday in a heated meeting room. Mr aes, former Frederick Low trial resident of Kansas, will address the gathering. Mr Rinker, president of a large cooperative, will discuss the value of such an organization for the county. The public is invited.
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Stephens City Farmers” Club
Saeing
A Aes
Frederick Low
Kansas
Rinker
Farmers’ Enionyee
Happy Six Jazz Orchestra Jazz Night in New York
The Happy Six Jazz Orchestra from New York City performs tonight featuring upbeat melodies and lively ensembles. Local venue hosts the group renowned for swing and dance tunes.
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New York City
Breatout Jazz Orchestra
Jim
Market Opens Mixed As Bank Move Influences Trading
Moderate carryover from the Federal Reserve actions weighed on early trading as prices drifted lower across sectors. Rails remained firm but inactive while motor group and secondary rails saw the sharpest declines, with some losses recouped before noon. A special stockholders meeting at Shenandoah Valley National Bank is scheduled at the banking house to discuss capital stock resolution.
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Associa
New York
Federal Ace Bank
Oeters
Texas Company
Colorado
Leeee
Bel Banking House
WM. G. Har
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