Warships Escort Wilson Home From France at Hoboken Pier
Navy fleet escorts the George Washington as it nears New York harbor. President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson stand on the bridge amid cheers from soldiers and crowds, with the battleships Pennsylvania and Oklahoma leading the escort and cabinet members aboard.
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New York
George Washington
President Wilson
France
New York Harbor
Sandy Hook
Pennsylvania
Marshall
Hyland
Smith
Repairs on R-34 Nearing Completion at Mineola
Major Pritchard announced the engines of the R-34 dirigible would be fully repaired by 9 tonight with fuel and supplies aboard by midnight. The craft is expected to start at daybreak if weather holds, as a weather forecast advised delaying the return flight by at least 48 hours.
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Mineola
N. Y
Pritchard
Weather Bureau
Washington
Navy Department
Corn Products Refining closes Illinois plants after strike
The Corn Products Refining Co announces the closure of its Argo and Pekin Illinois plants after a 2700 worker strike for a closed shop. President E T Bedford notes wage increases on July 1 and an eight hour day, stating no distinction between union and nonunion workers.
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New York
Corn Products Refining Company
Argo and
Pekin
Ill
E. T. Bedford
Typhoid Fatal for County Lad Charles Mason
Charles Mason six year old son of Mr and Mrs Willoughby Mason of Senseney road died this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital from typhoid fever. He had fallen ill ten days earlier with stomach trouble and typhoid developed. He leaves both parents and two brothers Perry and Jerry Mason and is grandson of Mr Jerry Clem. Funeral planned for Friday at a time to be named. Mr Adam Forney has returned home from McKeesport Pa after visiting his brother in law Mr T J Tindamood. he was accompanied by nieces Elizabeth Louise and Rose Walton Jindarwood.
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Charles Mason
Willoughby Mason
Senseney Road
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Perry
Jerry Mason
Jerry Clem
Adam Forney
McKeesport
T. J. Tindamood
Elizabeth Louise
Rose Walton Jindarwood
Winchester Chautauqua Seeks Local Junior Participants
The Winchester Chautauqua junior committee invites all boys and girls ages six or seven to join Miss Shannon and Miss Volpe on Monday July 14 at 4 p.m. They urge families to contact the Chamber of Commerce or Mrs. Walker McC Bond to sign up for tickets and town participation. The goal is at least 100 new participants to win the banner for best junior town and pageant effort.
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Shannon
Win-chester_chautauqua
Winchester
Chautauqua
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
United
Walker McC. Bond
West Water Street
Bell Phone
Elizabeth Shannon
Margaret Shannon
Anna
Winchester Adopts Traffic Rules and Enforces Speed Limits
Mayor Jultan F Ward warns motorists that city traffic ordinances are enforced. Police are ordered to arrest violators of speed limits not to exceed 15 miles per hour in the city, 10 miles per hour near built up areas, and muffler or cut-out requirements for non horse powered vehicles.
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Winchester
Jultan F. Ward
Pear Styck
Human Fly to Climb Buildings in Winchester Stunt
Rex Casey, advance agent for George G. Polley the Human Fly, arranged for an appearance in Winchester to perform hair-raising climbs on the tallest local building and possibly stay for a second show. The 7 15 p m event will feature climbing the Shenandoah Valley National Bank and may include the Hotel Jack next door, with proceeds benefiting the Friendship Fire Company truck fund. Polley recently performed in Harrisonburg and Staunton to crowd numbers while under Liberty loan campaign terms.
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Rex Casey
George G. Polley
Winchester
Mr. Polley
Polley
Friendship Fire Company
Harrisonburg
Staunton
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Boston liquor dealers reopen after license grants
In Boston on July 8 five hundred liquor dealers who received new licenses to sell beer and light wines reopened their shops and sold 2.75 percent beer. They had been warned by the United States district attorney that one dealer would be arrested in a test case under the prohibition act.
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Boston
United States District Attorney's Office
Trial plan for former Kaiser deemed binding by Americans
Allied council had agreed the Kaiser’s trial would be held in London. Lloyd George announced the plan in Parliament last week. American sources report the agreement is regarded as binding.
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Paris
Allied Council
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Uncertain Tone At Opening Of Market
The New York stock market opened with an uncertain tone after yesterday's late money flurry. Prominent speculative issues moved sharply, while gains appeared in other sectors. Petroleum continued to lead advances and rails rose, notably among low priced shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Burleson Denies He Has Resigned
Postmaster General Burleson says reports of his resignation to President Wilson are unfounded. Lost watch charm engraved J. T. S. offered as reward at 17 W. Germain Street.
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Burleson
Washington
Wilson
W. Germain Street
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Board of Directors has declared a five percent semi annual dividend payable to stockholders on and after July 1. Cashier G. W. Hardy signs the notice.
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W. G. Hardy
Plans Take Shape for Winchester Victory Celebration
Committees in charge of the September 1 Victory Celebration in Winchester met at the Chamber of Commerce to set up a large scale event honoring soldiers of the late war. A grand street pageant will narrate local history with floats, fire apparatus, and multiple lodge participants. Governor Davis will attend and review the parade, with Arthur M. Field as secretary coordinating ongoing planning through Monday meetings.
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Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Win Chester
Davis
Westmorela Davis
Arthur M. Field
Orchard Deed Recorded In Frederick County Courts
Deed executed by C C Tyler of Washington transferring one half of the Baker orchard to H F Byrd was recorded today. The April 29 1919 deed lists 710 acres of bearing orchard as asset transfer and Byrd also gains half of Lupton and Tyler partnership personal property. The sale to Robinson involves a Pittsburgh syndicate but is separate from ByrdTyler transfer.
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C. C. Tyler
Washington
Lupton
Tyler
Baker
H. F. Byrd
Frederick County
Byrd
Lupton and Tyler
A. Robinson
Jupton
The
Star
F. A. Robinson
Robinson
Pittsburgh Syndicate
Apple Trust
Bargain Hunters Flood Florence Shops Under Price Decree
Florence residents rush to stores to redeem government price reductions for eatables clothing and dry goods. The working men's committee reportedly targeted outlets they deemed overcharging and profiteering. In Italy King Victor Emmanuel imposes fines and prison terms for profiteers amid Naples unrest and looting. Fire insurance promoted by Hansbrough and Carter concludes the item.
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Associated Press
Florence
Working Men’s Committee
London
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Rome
Exchange Telegraph Company
Naples
Plan for concerted move on Petrograd approved
Paris July 7 council of five approved a plan for a joint attack on Petrograd by Finnish troops and Bolshak forces at Omsk. Washington July 8 reports confirm definite information that Bolshevik authorities plan to evacuate Petrograd amid opposition from some government elements.
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Associated Press
Paris
Petrograd
Omsk
Council of Five
Washington
Petograd
Prohibition Enforcement Bill Moves as Special Order
Law enforcement legislation framed by the judiciary committee was set as the House special order of business by the rules committee. General debate limited to 12 hours and debate on the resolution to 1 hour amid expected opposition.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee
House
Rules Committee
Hog market hits new peak at 22.60 per 100 pounds
Chicago on July 8 reports hog prices rising to 22.60 dollars per hundred pounds, a 10 cent jump and a continuing series of daily records. Analysts cite growing European demand as the primary driver of the advance.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Europe
National Security League Plans September 17 Celebration
New York July 8 The National Security League announces 19 state directors for antibolshevism propaganda. State units and corps of age groups will form nationwide celebration structures under a constitutionalization committee. September 17 marks a national demonstration against anarchy and radicalism with Virginia example noted.
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New York
National Security League
League
Spague
National ‘Secure League
United Bee
Virginia
An unclear message from school official noted
A garbled excerpt appears to quote a superintendent and notes on encouraging attendance and profitability. The readable portions reference LESLIE D, Supt., and an appeal to improve participation in the overall plan. Further context is missing to confirm specifics.
Peak Gite Musical Comedy at School House July 10
A musical comedy presented by Sit oint talent on July 10 at the school house. Public cordially invited. Admission 25 cents, children under 12 admitted free.
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Sit Oint Talent
Beautiful residence offer on Stews art street in Winchester
A sale notice describes a spacious home with a 65 foot frontage and 330 foot depth on Stews art street, Winchester, with southern exposure, ornamental and fruit trees, and a large garden. It outlines a two story plan with five bedrooms, attic rooms, cellar, and external kitchen. Possession given September 25, 1919. Seen L Fultz and Isane Lautare.
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Logat
Stewsart Street
Amherst
Daniel Morgan
New France
Isaac Russett
L. Fultz
Isane Lautare
Winchester
Take Notice Toll Patrons at Grade Gate
Toll patrons holding toll tickets om N. F. Grade must stop and give name to the gate keeper or face prosecution. Statement signed by M. L. Lockhart Supt. of Roads.
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M. L. Lockhart
Wanted two coopers to make apple barrels
Classified ad listing Harry Butler of Lenore West Maine seeking two experienced coopers to craft apple barrels. Also promoting Green Mountain Seed Potatoes and peas for sowing.
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Harry Butler
Lenore
Wes
Maine
Early Apples Wanted and Fresh Produce at Cold Storage
Kern and Campbell offer early apples daily at warehouse yards and receive carload watermelons. Special prices for lawn parties and picnics. All orders filled at the new Cold Storage.
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Kern and
Campbell
Ramaccio
Thankful family thanks Memorial Hospital staff and friends
The Mason Snapp family expresses heartfelt gratitude to the soldiers nurses and superintendent of Memorial Hospital and to all friends for their kindness and sympathy in their sorrow.
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Memorial Hospital
Mason Snapp
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