Archibald Smith a Leading Educator of Winchester
Archibald Smith a prominent educator who shaped Virginia’s early postwar public schools and Winchester’s Shenandoah Valley Academy and Episcopal Female Institute. He linked antebellum and modern schooling, guided the first public system in Winchester and Frederic county, and mentored a generation of teachers and students.
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Episcopal Female Institute
Virginia
Old Dominion
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Winchester Academy
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Sehigels
Seven Delinquent Men To Be Arrested For Questionnaire Return
Warrants issued for seven men in Winchester and Frederick County for failure to return a federal census questionnaire. Names include Richard Rogers and Bas Nicholson among others. Authorities urge attendance at the weekly meeting tonight for updates and actions.
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Winchester
Trederick
Richard Rogers
Shasarios Winchester
Bas Nicholson
Laurencey
Kyte Jones
Samuel T Serisenner
Tsaae N. oWldade
Richmond
Winchester to sell small coal lots at cost to scarce buyers
The city announces a small shipment of soft coal sold at cost to consumers who are entirely out of coal. Buyers may purchase in one and two bushel lots for cash by visiting the city manager's office during the day.
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Winchester
Woman's Civic League Meeting Moved to President’s Home
The regular meeting of the Woman's Civic League Inc. will be held at Mrs. Lewis Hyde's home on W. Water Street COR-SEC due to an unheated council chamber.
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Woman's Civic League Inc
Lewis Hyde
W. Water St. Cor-Sec
For Kent Nine Room House with Modern Conveniences
Real estate notice listing a nine room house with bath and electric lights. Attorney M. M. Lynch represents the matter as filed. ip-tt.
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Bath
M. M. Lynch
Ip-Tt
Saturday Heatless Day Debate Dilutes Monday Plan
Early talks on shifting the heatless day from Monday to Saturday faced objections. Officials noted Saturday is widely observed as a half holiday and could ease conservation burdens. Proposals allowing states to choose their heatless days were rejected as impractical.
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Heatiaks
Grocers Meet Decide Monday Closures Through March 25
A 1918 notice states wholesale and retail grocers and meat market owners in Wirechester will close every Monday from January 28 to March 25 to aid in balancing business and support the federal fuel tax effort.
Ground Glass Rumor Sparks Navy Candy Suspicion
Washington January 24. Reports of ground glass found in candy sent to the navy prompted the Navy Department to suspend distribution from ship stores. Officials deny that glass caused the issue or that a plot to harm sailors is proven, while a thorough investigation continues. Burned trolley barns in Buperalu New York destroyed 60 street cars and facilities, totaling losses of 250,000.
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Wire To the Star
Wtashington
Navy
Navy Department
Buperalu
N.Y
First Avenue
International Street’ All ‘Way Company
Coal Situation Still Critical in These Parts
Coal production remains strained in these parts as shipments divert to nearby regions. Officials report continued shortages and rising prices affecting households and industry. Local unions call for targeted relief and safety inspections at mines.
Coal Pool Inevitable in Nationwide Anthracite Plan
Washington reports a government pool of the entire coal output is inevitable with new directorship moves to assign output by field to state administrators. Garfield and others push a plan to use federal powers to direct shipments through every channel, signaling a major shift in control of anthracite and soft coal flow.
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the Star
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Food Administration Expands Wheat and Pork Saving Drive
The Food Administration renews a campaign urging American housewives to conserve food. A bill may require specific days for hotels and restaurants, while officials seek broader powers to regulate prices in the context of wartime controls and the Garfleld order. Opposition grows in Congress over these broad powers and wartime cabinet ideas.
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Jottfciais
Mi “Havtz
Congress
State Volunteers Drill Tonight for Virginia Unit
The Virginia State Volunteers plan a drill tonight at an unspecified hour. About ten men have not yet been examined and must attend, while sixteen more are needed to complete the roster and gain acceptance in Mighmond before the state legislature adjourns.
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Virginia State Volunteers
Mighmond
Chamberlain Replies Amid War Debate in Senate
Senator Chamberlain faced a crowded Senate chamber to answer President Wilson as the war issue stirred strong public interest. He described personal ties to the President as not affecting the nation and denounced the administration’s handling as irresponsible while delivering an extemporaneous, forceful response.
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Malay Attaley
Ma Ene
Roosevelt to Speak on Wilson and Chamberlain Dispute
The text notes an upcoming public address by Colonel Roosevelt at an early hour. Hints say he will outline his stance on President Wilson and Senator Chamberlain following a New York speech. He is at Longworths home with many visitors while preparations proceed.
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Wilson
Chamberlain
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Rooses
Hhogelt
Law
Longworth
Bashful Wooer Dragged To Altar In Cellar Clash
Fragmented report recounts a chaotic wedding scene with a bashful wooer hiding in a cellar dragged to the altar. Details include angry relatives, a cautious groom, and a release of tension ending with a troubling note about a child’s death and a hospital stay in Denver, Colorado.
Mutiny and Peace Talks Between Vatican and Vienna
Dispatches report unrest in Vienna with garrison actions aimed at seizing government powers and a potential provisional regime. Washington says Vatican and Vienna discuss peace prospects as leaders prepare speeches and await formal positions.
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Vienna
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