Notables to Attend Winchester Flag Presentation
Notables including General Charlton of the British Embassy will attend a ceremony at the Empire Theater in Winchester to present a city flag to Winchester Virginia. Major Roszel and Frederick W. Wile will speak as part of a program tracing wartime ties between Winchester England and Winchester Virginia. The event preserves the historic flag exchange from July 4, 1918.
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Winchester
Eng
Carl Abrams
Abrams
Hughes
New Zealand
M. Hamelius
University of Liege
James Murri
London
England
Chester
Cinett G
Virginia
Ward
Guildhall
R. Gray Williams
Charlton
Handley Board of Trustees
Handley Library
American Legion
Enzg
B. M. Roszel
Frederick W. Wile
Philadelphia Public Ledger Bureau
Washington
Robert T. Barton
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Lesson
fAimberland Valley Railroad
Serscriptions By Mail Renewal Notice
Notice states subscriptions by mail must be renewed in January to obtain a discount. The item appears in The Evening Star.
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THE
Evening Star
Notice on printing sale bills in The Star office
Free notice of all sales printed in the State Directory column. Those planning sales should furnish copy for sale bills as far in advance as possible.
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Star Office
Soviet Agent Martens Claims Soviet Strength World Wide
In Washington on January 26 Ludwig C K Martens the Soviet agent told a Senate committee the Soviet organizations have become strong enough to fight the world He said the Soviet treasury holds 450 000 000 to 500 000 000 and plans to spend abroad on buying necessities There is no gold left with private bankers or individuals in Russia Martens also said sensational revelations were promised as the Senate foreign relations sub committee resumed its probe of Bolshevik propaganda He was the first witness after last week’s intro and is said to hold facts involving Department of Justice agents in radical activities
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Associated Press
Washington
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
United States
Senate
Martens
Department of Justice
Tug Pumps May Keep Ship Afloat
The wrecking tug Relief has reached the disabled transport Powhatan at army headquarters. Reports say the Powhatan is in a bad way, but it is hoped the tug with its powerful pumps could keep the ship afloat until tow to port.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army Headquarters
Kansas Miners Strike Over Industrial Court Law
Four hundred Kansas coal miners walked out across Pittsburgh and Franklin and Dunkirk idled two mines as the strike began to test the new industrial relations court. Governor Allen said the stoppage would immediately test the law.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Kan
Kansas
Western Coal and Mining Company
Franklin
Waer Coal Company
Dunkirk
Topeka
Allen
Senator LaFollette I In A Hospital
Madison Wis Jan 26 Senator Robert M LaFollette is in a Rochester Minnesota hospital due to an infection from his teeth The senator is not in critical condition
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Robert M. LaFollette
Rochester
Minna
Democrats Invite Women to Maine State Convention
Augusta Jan. 26 Women are invited to partake in the Democratic state convention at Bangor on March 30 by the state committee call. The convention will adopt a declaration of principles elect 12 delegates and 12 alternates to the national convention in San Francisco and nominate six electors for President and Vice President.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Bangor
State Committee
San Francisco
Hart In Fall On Icy Sidewalk In Winchester
Mr T C Windle, noted local resident of Winchester, was injured yesterday after slipping on an icy sidewalk near his home. The incident highlights hazardous winter conditions affecting South-B street pedestrians.
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T. C. Windle
Winchester
Woman Injured in Kernstown Ice Slip Beside Church
Mrs Amelia Evans widow of Samuel Eyne of Winchester broke her right hip when she fell on ice on the Valley pike on her way to the Methodist Church at Kernstown. Doctors treated her at Winchester Memorial Hospital where the fracture was reduced and she slowly improves. County Treasurer Robert S Smith sprained his knee leaping through a church window to aid, later using crutches.
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Kernstown
Amelia Evans
Samuel Eyne
Winchester
Valley Pike
W. P. McGuire
P. W. Boyd
Robert S. Smith
Robert & Smith
Gmnen
Revival Services Continue This Week at Christian Church
Revival meetings started a week ago led by Rev Hastes will run through the week at 7 45 pm instead of 7 30 pm. Rev Eastes preached twice yesterday and spoke at the Salvation Army Sunday afternoon. Attendance grows and hopes rise for the week of services.
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Christian Church
Hastes
Eastes
Salvation Army
Death of Samuel M. Chiles Jr in Virginia
The seven and a half year old Samuel M. Chiles Jr of Kernstown died last Friday at Gun ary Home and Training Schools Falls Church Virginia after a convulsion following gastritis. Funeral from his parents home tomorrow at 2 pm to Mount Hebron Cemetery Winchester. He is survived by his parents a brother John and sister Eleanor.
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Samuel M. Chiles
Kernstown
Gunary
Falls Church
Kernseas
Winchester
Mount Hebron
John Chiles
Eleanor Chiles
Bean Power Sprayer Delivers Faster Field Spraying
The Bean Power Sprayer, manufactured since 1885, carries two spray guns under high pressure. It maximizes spray material use in limited time, incorporating top ideas from the era. Temporary office at 42 Rausss Ave. Lptf.
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Raus Ass
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Shenandoah Valley Bank
Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester Virginia calls a special stockholders meeting for February 1 1929 at 11 o'clock to consider increasing the bank capital stock. Cashier WAM G Hardy signs the notice dated January 1 1929.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
Funds for War on Influenza Reports and Death Toll Rise
Washington reports an appropriation to combat influenza through the Public Health Service as cases spread to 20 states. Chicago records the epidemic’s high death day, with 69 influenza deaths and 63 pneumonia deaths, though new cases ease from Friday’s peak.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Mich‘gan
Kane
North Dakota
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Ohio
Utah
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Florida
Georgia
Texas
Mississippi
Chicago
Robertson
Surface drainage needed to curb Main street wetness
Letter from Mrs E Virginia Smith criticizes the city for failing to legislate a sewer for surface drainage on Main street. She argues poor drainage damages commerce and public health, urges council action, and suggests bridge crossings akin to Venice if no drainage is provided.
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the Star
Main Street
Venice
Italy
E. Virginia Smith
Suffrage Measure Appears Defeated in Virginia Action
Busan a B Anthony amendment to the U S Constitution granting women the ballot faces strong opposition in Virginia. Gov Davis is skeptical. Senator Leedy of Page County introduces a Senate resolution with 18 patrons led by Senator H F Byrd of Winchester. A House of Delegates measure by Mr Ozlin mirrors the effort.
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Busan B. Anthony
United States
Virginia General Assembly
Davis
Richmond
Leedy
Page County
Senate
H. F. Byrd
Winchester
House of Delegates
Ozlin
Americans' Fate Reported in Bolshevik Capture
Associated Press report from Washington dated January 28 notes the capture by Bolshevik forces of a group of American railroad engineers and a party of American Red Cross workers at Krakow. The dispatch also mentions related activity in Ohio and Liberia.
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Associated Press
Washington
American Red Cross
Krockisstaye
Ohio
Liveria
Hipuclar
Red Cross
Debated Move to Abolish Virginia Prohibition Dept
In Richmond the House moral and social welfare committee heard arguments on the Gibpin bill to abolish the state prohibition department. Proponents and opponents clashed as a three member sub committee was formed to study the evidence and report to the full panel. Support came from Commissioner Peters and Rev Hepburn among others. opposition from Delegate Gilpin and several lawmakers. Federal officials urged retention, warning abolition would hinder enforcement of state and national prohibition laws.
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Richmond
State Department
Department
House of Delegates
House Committee On Moral and Social Welfare
Prohibition
J. Sidney Peters
David P. Hepburn
Anti-Saloon League of Virginia
George W. McDaniel
First Baptist Church
G. Walter Mapp
Lewis H. Machen
State Department of Prohibition
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clarke
Lindsay
R. Gordon, Jr
Louisa
FE. P. Buford
Brunswick
Thomas Lomax Hunter
King George
Albert—O. Boschen
United States
Office of the Internal Revenue
S. R. Donahoe
Virginia
Mapp
Train Collision Near Corbeil Kills Eight
Reports from Canadian Pacific offices say a trans continental train collision at Corbeil Ont yesterday killed eight or more. The crash followed a stalled first section due to cold weather and torpedoes placed on the rails by the crew for warning. The second section’s crew said the explosions were drowned out by the roar of the moving train.
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Montreal
Corbeil
Ont
Canadian” Pacific
Intensely Severe Weather Sweeps North Regions
The Associated Press reports record cold across northern New England with Northfield Vermont at 30 below zero officially, while unofficial readings claim deeper lows. Van Buren Maine and Montpelier Vermont also reported extreme cold as the cold wave persisted.
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Baston
Mass
Mercury
New England
Northfield
North American
Wes
Weather Bureau
van Buren
Montpieler
Dismissal Sought in Rhode Island Constitutional Suit
The United States seeks dismissal of Rhode Island's suit to test the validity of the federal constitutional prohibition amendment. Solicitor General King filed motions in the Supreme Court arguing the case lacks justiciable character and sufficient facts to proceed. The matter was submitted for the court's consideration.
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Associated Pless
Washington
Rhode Island
Supreme Court
King
Kine
Services Held Tomorrow at 11 in Farmers Seatonatian Baye
A service will be held tomorrow Sunday at 11 o clock on the second floor at 13 44 Farmers Seatonatian baie ing.
Republicans Won’t Hear to a Change in Treaty Provisions
Washington scene reports no alteration to Article 10 of the League covenant or to the Monroe Doctrine clause of the peace treaty. Senator Ze told Senator Hitchcock and Democratic committee members in talks with Mr. Lodge’s group seeking a compromise. The bipartisan conference adjourned after Lodge’s statement. Hitchcock and allies planned a private meeting to reply.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Democratic Committee
Lodge
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
Sprinkling Ashes on Icy Sidewalks Urged by Mayor
Mayor Ward asks all property owners and residents to sprinkle ashes or sawdust on sidewalks in front of homes and businesses. While some compliance exists, many dangerous icy spots remain. citizens urged to act for safety and legal compliance.
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Ward
Erzberger Shot At Court House
Berlin January 26 Mathiak Wra berger minister of finance was shot as he was leaving the Criminal Court after a hearing on the Helfferich libel suit Only one shot struck the minister and caused no further injury authorities reported the incident.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Mathiak’ Wraberger
Erzberger
Criminal Court
Helfferich
Senator Byrd introduces bill to regulate apples and cedar wood
The bill would require apple barrel labels showing owner name and address, mark wind-falls, and state minimum size with a 10 percent tolerance. It backs state inspection for shipment quality, opposed by Frederick County Fruit Growers Association which warns against federal grading. A Cedar Law amendment seeks broader two mile tree-cutting zones to prevent Cedar Rust.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers’ Association
Geepee
Virginia
Frederick County Fruit Growera” Association
Congress
Bureau of Marketa
General Assembly
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Frederick ‘County
Pritt Growers’ Association
Senator Byrd
Board of Supervisors
Market gains as shorts cover amid dividend action talk
New York stocks firmed after an irregular morning as investors in previously shorted issues bought to cover. Gains were helped by expectations of favorable dividend actions while foreign exchange quotations showed some weakness. The Robert Conrad Post of the American Legion invited wives and sisters of members to Handley Library at 9 16 tonight after the post meeting to view Corps pictures from the Twenty ninth Division. A natal convention for the Legion Auxiliary is planned within a week to organize the women’s group.
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Associated Press
New York
Robert ¥. Conrad
American Legion
Legion
Handley” Library
Egret Corps
Natal
Ee Auxiliary
Secretary Daniels To Answer Critics
Senate naval committee resumes its hearing on naval decorations with Secretary Daniels set to respond to criticisms of the decoration method. Chairman Hate announced the session for Thursday as part of the probe.
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Secretary Daniels
Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Hate
Daniels
Brothers Die Within A Week In Tragic Family Loss
The McLeod brothers E F and J Thornton McLeod died within a week of each other at about 76 years old. E F McLeod passed on January 7 near Bese Stephens City after years of infirmity. J Thornton McLeod’s funeral was held January 13. He leaves three children and surviving relatives in Holmes. The brothers had co owned two properties together.
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J. Thornton McLeod
Hiex Brottser
E. F .McLeod
Bese
Sephens
McLeod
Ort Jahuary
Harvey. Mcleod
Holns
Newberry Trial Could Delay on Illness of Defense Lawyer
GRAND RAPIDS Mich Jan 26 The opening of the trial of Senator O H Newberry and 134 others indicted for violating election laws faced a possible delay as defense attorney Murfit was reported confined to his home with influenza. The situation was announced this morning and could push the start of the proceedings to tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Grand Rapids, Mich
O. H. Newberry
Murfit
Crude Oil Rises Twenty Five Cents in Pittsburgh Market
The Associated Press reports Pennsylvania crude oil advanced to 5.25 a barrel in the Pittsburgh market, the highest price recorded here. Officials note the gain reflects wartime demand and market expectations but some observers warn prices may ease soon.
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Associated Press
Prvrsburgh
Sylvania
Cearis
Sea Burgh
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