Wilson Rebuke Attack On the National Guard
President Wilson rebuked a memorial from Maryland and Massachusetts leagues for universal military training calling their language unrestrained. He said a reasonable attitude could win his support while he waits to review bill details before deciding. Major Barton presented the memorial noting the guard’s mobilization on the Mexican border as a flaw in the system.
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Maryland
Massachusett
White House
National Guard
Wilson _re
Major Barton
Randolph Barton
Baltimore
Robert T. Barton
Winchester
Barton
Wilson
International federation proposed to enforce peace
The January Virginia Law Review article argues for a world league where nations cede some sovereign rights to a joint government to regulate commerce, set duties, and wage or prohibit war. Professor Minor doubts a wartime enforcement league can succeed, likening it to a balance of power that may spur more wars.
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Universit Virginia Law Review
Minor
United States
For Sale: Brick House in Winchester Virginia
Special bargain on a seven room brick house with bath, electric and gas, in a good Winchester neighborhood on a good lot. Price $2,600. Notice notes February 16 deadline for register coupons and February 28 for redemption. Also an advertisement for Brill Ritehor Baker's Laxative Cough and Cold remedy for babies and adults.
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Winchester
Fultz, Real Estate
Athletic Club Meeting Adds Urgent Business and Dance
Notice urges members to attend at 8 o clock Tuesday evening January 30 in club rooms. Election of officers and important matters to address. Dance begins at 9 PM or later. members to attend meeting first. Signed BH C YOST Vice President and J H SEAL Jr Secretary.
Film stars claim profits but avoid risks, Powers tells lawmakers
Universal’s Patrick Powers testifies before the State Legislature committee evaluating film industry taxation. He says stars make large profits yet shoulder no risk, noting stars often require orchestra seating and that studios may revert to relying on stars if needed.
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New York
Patrick A. Powers
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Mr.Powers
Young forger vows guilty plea in Maryland youth case
Sheriff Pannet returned from Columbus with Clarence Southard of Silver Springs Maryland in custody on a forgery charge. Southard admitted the offense and said he will plead guilty and accept any sentence the court imposes. If pled guilty he may receive a short jail term rather than a penitentiary sentence since the trial court can impose a mild sentence for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Pannet
Columbus
Ohio
Clarence Southard
Silver Springs
Ing
J. A. Ete
Southard
Bucher Family Bereaved by Fifth Deaths in Six Months
The Bucher family endures five deaths in six months seven including a seven year old child, a daughter of J R S Bucher and Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Bucher. William H Bucher dies yesterday afternoon after a long illness from tuberculosis of the spine. The sequence follows December burial of another child and prior deaths within the family. Continued on page 8.
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Sarah Elizabeth Bucher
J. R
Mary
Notice on subscription renewals and cotton price
Our offer to mail subscribers expires in January. Subscriptions not renewed by that date will be charged full rate. Unbleached cotton sold at 7c per yard at Miss Newcome's.
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Ip-Tf
Baker's Caecara Quinine Promises Relief
An old notice promotes Baker's Caecara Quinine as a remedy for grippe chills head aches feverish and chilly sensations. It touts the product as a helpful treatment for various cold like symptoms with a concise sales claim.
Wheat Prices Paid Today in Baltimore Market Report
At the close of the Baltimore wholesale market this afternoon wheat was quoted at 1.95 and 1.40, with Winchester dealers offering 1.80 for wheat after the market. The figures reflect the day’s activity in the grain trade and price variance across locations.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Belgium Seeks Aid for Starving as War Devastation Deepens
An association led by Herbert Hoover appeals for aid to feed Belgians amid famine after World War I. Hoover, en route to Belgium aboard the steamship Philadelphia, warns 8.6 million destitute in Belgium and 2 million in France require relief, with a need estimated between 15 million and 200 million dollars. He notes widespread collapse of commerce and ongoing relief for 1.25 million children.
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F Association
Herbert C. Hoover
Ston
Belgium
Red
New York
Philadephia
Liverpool
Brussels
Antwerp
Bruges
Ghent
Jake Winchester Banch
Virginia Apples and England Market Note From Mr Richards
Mr. Boyd R Richards of Frederick County reports from England on war time effects on apple shipments. He notes dock labor shortages and boat space limits delay transit and lift prices for No 1 apples. Brokers in auction and private sales are influenced by fruit supply and aim for best prices to protect reputations. Continued on page Five.
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Virginia
State Horticultural Society
Boyd R. Richards
Frederick County
The
Star
England
Great Britain
Mr. Richards
Lost dog in Virginia seeks Sport, reward offered
A black and white ticked English Letter dog named Sport is missing in Vaucluse Virginia. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact B. Stickley Vaucluse VA. Includes note about frozen sand trosted ad.
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Stickley
Vaucluse
Progress on Winchester to Wardensville Rail Route
The Winchester and Western Railroad Company reports good progress on the line from Winchester to Wardensville West Virginia. Directors Cornwell TMan McLainve Snyder Ward Baker Glotfaker Lacrick and others discussed engineering updates at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank building and lunched with President Cornwell.
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Winchester and Western Railroad Company
Shenandoah
Messrs
William B. Cornwell
Tman
W. W. McLainve
B. 2
Romney
W. Va
George ©. Snyder
Hagerstown
Robert M. Ward
W. Alexander Baker
Glotfaker
Winchester
Cornwell
Young Frederick County Man Dies of Pneumonia
Harvey RB Orndorff a well known Frederick County resident with home near Old Dominion Paper Mill died early morning from pneumonia. He was born in West Virginia and is survived by his parents and a young widow Agnes Ruth Carpenter daughter of Newton Carpenter of Senseney road. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Harvey
Orndorff
Fredericks County
Old Dominion Paper Mill
Henry Orndorff
West Virginia
Agnes Ruth Carpenter
Newton Carpenter
Senseney Road
Shenandoah Valley National Bank offers free summer farm course
Shenandoah Valley National Bank partners with the Virginia Bankers Association to sponsor a Frederick County high school boy for the Farmers Winter Short Course in Agriculture at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg from February 1 to 24. The bank will cover all expenses and transportation. Applications due January 30 at 2 PM, in writing with age stated and endorsements welcome.
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Committee On Agriculture of the
Virginia
Bankers’ Association
Frederick, County
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Frederick County
Shenandoah Valley National
Presbyterian preacher to speak at Clearbrook church
The Rev. C. D. Gilkeson, superintendent of home missions and Sunday school work, will preach at the Clearbrook Church Sunday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
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C. D. Gilkeson
The
Presbyterian Church
Clearbrook
Germans Storm Verdun Trenches Amid Prisoner Haul
German war office reports storming French trenches near Hil No 204 in Verdun sector with about one mile of front, capturing 500 prisoners including 12 officers. French counter attacks checked. more German gains at Dead Man in and northeast of Avecourt. Zusätzlich, Russians report positions captured along the Aare and Riga sector with 600 prisoners taken.
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Berlin
Verdun
Hil No. 204
War Office
Avecourt
Riga
Premier Terauchi pushes front on Open Door policy
Washington dispatch reports the United States fears Japan’s crisis may force Tokyo to press the Open Door in China. Premier Terauchi’s April plans could align with a Japanese Monroe doctrine approach, while U S officials monitor reactions to Japanese immigration debates and labor policies.
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Terauchi
Th’ Chiaia
The
Star
Washington
United States
Japan
Sia
China
Hiy
Damage Done In Hand Fight Near torces tila
Berlin reports a clash between British and German forces near torces tila. Captain Max Schultz was killed when a shell struck his vessel. Damage to the German war vessel came from collision, not British fire, as the bridge and steering gear were destroyed. The V-69 reached Ymuiden in heavy damage, while other boats continued and later entered a German port.
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Berlin
Torces ‘Tila
Max Schultz
Schultz
Ymuiden
Claude Ryan Retires From Navy Visit To City
Claude Ryan, long serving in the United States Navy, is visiting his mother Mrs Net tie Ryan in this city. It is understood he has retired from the navy. Pain: Paint for burns and scalds 24-1p-tt 15c hose 10c Miss Newcome's 25-1 p-2t.
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Claude Ryan
United States Navy
Nettie Ryan
Ryan
Navy
Hose
Unclear excerpt hints at US attitude toward Japanese
Fragmentary text suggests a State Department stance toward Japanese, mentioning willingness to honor an agreement and equal treatment. The passage references information withheld by the department and notes on confidence and attitude, but key details are missing.
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Spiten
United
Dar
Tata Department
Pe Tee
Machine That Could Print Money Delights Chester Man
In Chester on January 26 a stranger lured John Shurgila with a money making device claimed to print bank notes. He invested $600 and a gold watch to obtain the machine and witnessed staged demonstrations producing $10 notes to prove its worth, with promises of larger returns to come.
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Chester
Tius
John Shurgila
Lewis Street
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Winchester ‘and Western Ry
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Blacksburg Institution
St. WM
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