Baker to defend Army before Senate Military Affairs Committee
Secretary of War Baker plans to defend the American Army from criticisms and requests a public hearing before the Senate Military Affairs Committee. He aims to address charges of war mismanagement amid Chamberlain’s call for accountability and forthcoming official disclosures on censorship and war efforts.
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The
Star
Washington
Baker
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senator Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Senate’ Committee
Senate
House
Ately
House Military Affairs ‘Committee
Ollie James
Kentucky
New York
New Road Bills Pass the Senate in Virginia
The Virginia Senate unanimously approved road bills by Senators Byrd Godrich and Robertson to create a state highways system maintained by state and federal governments. The joint state and county aid fund will go to counties for use at their discretion, removing expert supervision from Richmond.
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The
Star
Richmond
S Senate
Byrd
Godrich and Robertson
Step Lively Show Arrives From Harrisonburg
The Step Lively musical comedy company arrived from Harrisonburg and played last night. Staunton papers praise the company for pleasing a large audience and note most of the show was above average. They will perform at the Empire tonight.
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Step Lively
Harrisonburg
Staunton
the Empire
Winchester grocers to close Mondays through March 25
Following four conferences among wholesale and retail grocers and meat market owners in Winchester, it was decided that from January 28 to March 25 every wholesale and retail grocer and meat market will close for the full day each Monday. The measure aims to balance business and support the federal fuel law.
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Winchester
Old Soldier Rests With His Comrades
The remains of William S. Funk of Shenandoah county were buried in Stonewall Cemetery Virginia lot after services by Rev. W. H. Sampsell. He died Monday at his Smithfield avenue home at age about eighty and served in Company D of a Weed stock Civil War regiment. He leaves widow Eliza Funk, three sons Jease William and Frank, and two daughters Lizzie Keller and Lena.
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Shenandoah County
Smithfield Avenue
Virginia
Stonewall Cemetery
W. H. Sampsell
Funk
Eliza Funk
Jease
William
Frank_Funk
Lizzie Keller
Lena Funk
Mills Ordered to Obtain Takeout License Regulations
All mills are now required to take out a takeout license as part of new regulatory measures. The directive imposes a licensing duty on mill operations, detailing compliance steps and enforcement expectations.
Farmers urged to boost grain and live stock output
United States Food Administration messages urge mills to apply for licenses and farmers to increase production despite labor shortages. Nitrate of soda procurement details and wartime food conservation are emphasized, with Virginia officials guiding counties on application steps. The report also covers a Berryville shooting over sugar conservation, leaving an elderly man wounded and his son jailed awaiting grand jury action.
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Food Administration
United States Food Administration
Washington
Ee Corporation and Food Administration
Berryville
Fred Cooper, Jr
Cooper
John T. Crow
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Clarke County
Grand Jury
Funeral of Mrs Virginia E Athey
The funeral for Mrs. Virginia E. Athey wife of E J Athey who died of paralysis at home on North Kent Street was held at two this afternoon from the Presbyterian Church of which she had long been a member. Rev J H Lacy conducted the services and burial followed at Mount Hebron.
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Virginia E. Athey
E. Joseph Athey
North Kent Street
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Lacy
Mount Hebron
Mrs. Byers Dies This Afternoon At Home
Mrs. Sarah E. Byers wife of Samuel A. Byers a well known retired farmer died at her North Main Street home late this afternoon after a brief illness of 48 hours Her death was sudden She was born in Washington County Maryland 71 years ago and was formerly Miss Sarah E Lewis She is survived by her husband three children Benjamin Byers of Summit Point WV Mrs William Bromley of Berryville VA and Miss Effie Byers of this city Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Sarah E. Byers
Samuel
A. Byers
North Main Street
Byers
Sarah E. Lewis
Wayne Lewis
Washington County
Benjamin ‘Byers
Summit Point
W. Va
William Bromley
Berryville
Effie Byers
Doctor Yost Returns to Practice at Piccadilly Street
Dr. E. C. Yost resumes medical practice at 4 E. Piccadilly St. after being placed on inactive list. Bell Phone 437. Public notice dated 23-1p-41.
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E. Piccadilly St
Bell Phone
E. C. Yost
Death of Harry Bell in Chicago
Mr J Vance Bell, county resident, received a telegram announcing the death of his only son, Harry Bell, in Chicago this morning after a long illness. Born here 40 years ago, he had lived in Chicago for years and was thrice married with all wives deceased. He is survived by one son, and burial will take place in Chicago on Monday. Just received, new stock of Arctics.
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Jesse M. Jones
Blacksburg
J"vance Bell
Harry Bell
Chicago
Letter From Front Tells Of Great Battles
Manaino Ferrari, once linked with D Ramacciotti of Magers town, Mud, writes from Italy on December 11 1917. He describes fighting along the Piave as Austrian forces press, praises Italian resistance, and urges American citizens to answer the call to defend principles and fight on to the end.
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Ferrari
America
D. Ramacciotti
Magerstown
Mud
Italy
Manaimo Ferrari
Winchester
Ramacciotti
Piave
Austrian Revolt Simmering Down Amid War Voices
The letter describes ongoing battles near the firing line, reorganized defense, and readiness to continue fighting to defend civilization. It notes Allied troops in the region, and asserts resolve against Italian and Austro-Hungarian actions amid reports of Vienna unrest and potential separate peace talks. The piece hints at Petrograd reports and U.S. diplomatic speculation as of January 25 26.
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the Star
London
Petrograd
Vienna
Switzerland
Germany Plans to Close Stores Monday During Alsace Crisis
Germany orders all grocery stores and meat markets to close on Monday amid the Alsace tension. Citizens are urged to stock supplies in advance as trade tightens and public routines shift.
Step Lively at Hmpire Tonight Theatre Show
Theatre goers are urged to see Step Lively at Hmpire tonight with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. H Henry and Mer. Troop No 1 plan a meeting after the basketball game. First Troop of Boy Scouts will convene at troop headquarters following the game. Read Moling Seal's Wash Material ad on Sth Side. War Savings Stamp promotion encouraged.
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Step Lively
Hmpire
H. Henry
Mer
Firet
Boy Scouts
Moling & Seal
Moldenhaver Arrested by Justice Agents in Arizona
Word reached here that G. P. Moldenhaver, once a local garage worker, was arrested in Arizona by Department of Justice agents. He had previously left Winchester after allegedly misappropriating funds from Mr. Bryant's account and facing an unresolved magistrate court case.
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German
Arizona
Winchester
G. P. Molenhaver
Department of Justice
Moldenhaver
Department
Charles Bryant
North Market Street
Bryant
Navy Yard
Washington
Capitol City
Moldenhauer
Magistrate’ Court
St. Louis
Frederick
Kaiser
Ae Dam
Von Heatling Urges Balanced Peace Terms In War Talk
German Chancellor Von Hertling tells a Reigns Tag Committee that Germany seeks no Belgian or northern territorial gain and supports a future international league for peace. He insists Britain relinquish sea routes, opposes violence, and notes Brest Litovsk talks resume with German delegates consulting the government.
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Wilson
George
Hertling
Germany
England
Malta
Hongkong
Gibraltar
Hohenzollerns
Sa Mies
France
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