Four power loan to China backed by Japanese banks
Eighteen principal Japanese banks form a financial syndicate to lend about 100 million dollars to China. Yokohama Specie Bank will represent the group with the US Britain and France. The loan funds will finance railroads highways and river canal works as a related plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOKIO
China
Yokohama Specie Bank
United States
Great Britain
France
Paris
Thomas W. Lamont
New York
Mitsui, Mitsubishi, Okura, Kubara
Furukawa
South Manchuria Railway
Sino-Japanese Trading’ Company
Tastern ‘Asia Industrial Companies
Japan
Chapman Company Opens Display Room in Woodstock
Chapman Auto Supply Company of this city has opened a display room and demonstration center in Woodstock Virginia where Fordson tractors will be sold and demonstrated The branch will not handle Ford cars as the territory is covered Captain Paul B Spillman of Winchester in charge recently returned from France where he served with the Ninth Brigade and gained knowledge of gas tractors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman Auto Supply Company
Woodstock
Ford
Paul B. Spillman
Winchester
France
Ninth Brigade
United States Army
Spillman
Fire damages barge and pier near Corn Products plant
One firefighter was injured as a fire destroyed a 280 foot barge and pier and endangered the Corn Products Company plant in Edgewater New Jersey. Large quantities of gluten and corn stored on the pier were burned. The plant is one of several in which workers are on strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewater
N. J
Corn Products Company
H R Jones & Co relocates cleaning and repair shop
Notice announces the move of H R Jones and Company from 11 West Water Street to 14 East Water Street in the Hable Building. The firm continues cleaning, pressing, altering and repairing garments and offers Maine Grown Green Mountain Seed Potatoes from Winchester Seed Co Inc tied to the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.water
Hable Building
H. R. Jones & Co,p
Maine
Green Mountain
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Early Apples Wanted and Special Prices For Events
Kern and Campbell to receive apples daily at C. V. yards warehouse from 7 to 1 and 6 to, car load watermelons just received, special prices for lawn parties and picnics, all orders filled at new Gold Storage, F. Ramacciotti, 8 to 1 and 6 to, a housewife will be satisfied with one of our washing machines, R. M. Swimley 10 to 1 and 2 to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern and
Campbell
A. Apples
C. V
F. Ramacciotti
R. M. Swimley
Teal Whites and Blades in Battle in Texas
In Longview Texas whites and Negroes clashed after a white group sought a Negro schoolteacher tied to derogatory items in a Negro newspaper. One Negro was killed and several whites wounded as 50 to 75 Negroes attacked. five Negro houses burned and the city remained tense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Longview
Hobby
Ford Motor Company Control Consolidation Under Way
Detroit July 11 Exel B Ford 25 year old president to become sole partner with his father Henry Ford in the Ford Motor Company after purchase of all minority stock except that of James Couzens. Recapitalization planned but details withheld. Estimated purchase near 100 million dollars includes Dodge brothers John F and George E Dodge stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Exel B. Ford
Henry Ford
Frank L. Klingensmith
Klingensmith
John F
George E. Dodge
Dodge Motor Company
Wheat Insurance Ad by Hansbrough and Carter
Insurance ad promoting Wheat coverage with lowest rates for fire and lightning. Hansbrough and Carter offer insurance loans and real estate services for farm properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance
Trade relations with Germany to resume immediately
Acting Secretary of State Polk announced that U S German trade will restart at once with blanket licenses issued. Dyes chemicals and potash are exempted and controlled by the peace treaty reparations commission. Formal notice to follow within hours clarifies this does not end the wartime state nor revoke trading with the enemy clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germany
Polk
Pollk
Berryville Warden Fined for Cruelty to Dog
Mayor Jones fined Game Warden Daniel Shepherd twenty dollars and costs for cruelty in killing a stray dog in Berryville. Testimony by Annie B. Moore and other witnesses described the beating and shooting. Shepherd appealed the decision claiming lawful authority to kill strays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Jones
Berryville
Daniel Shepherd
Human Fly to Attempt Library Climb Tonight
George Polley known as the Hu man Fly will again attempt to scale Handley Library tonight at 7 30 after a wind storm disrupted last night’s show. He will use only knees and feet to ascend and will perform a bicycle ending around the turret tree. The Friendship Fire Company sponsors the event to raise funds for its truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
G. Polley
Handley Library
Polley
Library
Ley
Friendship Fire Company
Mighty Doris Carnival to Visit Town for Fire Truck Benefit
A Friendship Fire Company committee signed to bring the Mighty Doris Carnival Company to town from July 28 to August 2 for a fire truck fundraiser. The troupe previously appeared at the Winchester fair, with ten cars needed to transport their equipment through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Mighty Doris Carnival Company
Mighty Doris Company
Winchester Fair
Optometrist to Visit Virginia Towns in July
Wm. Kline a registered optometrist from Waynesboro Va will visit Berryville Woodstock and Strasburg on July 11 12 14 15 and 16 17 respectively. He will examine eyes by advanced methods without drugs offer custom glasses and duplicate prescription lenses in his own plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kline
Waynesboro
Berryville
Fli
Snt
Woodstock
Mon
Strasburg
Wed
Thurs
Wilson calls on cabinet members in Washington visit
President Wilson met Acting Secretary Polk at the State Department carrying papers including a Mexico question. He discussed the matter in a long talk then moved to Secretary Daniels to confer with the Navy head about ongoing affairs and the American peace delegation in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Polk
State Department
Paris
Lansing
Daniels
Navy Department
Shipping Leads Morning Stock Gains in Coal Copper and Rails
Shipping stocks led early trading with American International Atlantic Gulf Marine Pacific Mail rising 2 to 3 points. Copper and Utah copper prices strengthened with other equipment issues up 1 to 3 points. Lower priced rails gained early but transport lagged. Call money moved from 7.0 to 7.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American International
Atlantic Gulf
Marine Common
Pacific Mail
Utah
American Telephone
United States
Severe storm strikes Pittsburgh region. fatalities and damage rise
A severe electric storm swept the region with high winds causing missing persons and many injuries. Bradford suffered a tornado that killed two and demolished 75 houses while Greensburg reported camper fatalities. Widespread damage could reach thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Lightnin
Clinton
Greensburg
Ins Reada
Warning to Motor Drivers in Winchester
Notice from Mayor Julian F. Ward warns drivers to obey city traffic ordinances on speed and muffler use. Police are ordered to arrest violators as of this date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Julian F. Ward
Centenary Reform Church Lawn Fete Planned for July 10–11
The Centenary Reform Church ladies announce a lawn fete on Thursday and Friday evenings July 10 and 11. Proceeds support church activities with home made cakes and ice cream for sale. Festivities run from 9 to 9. The event aims to attract community participation and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Centenary Reformed Church
Let us show you our New Taylor oil stoves
R MV SWIMLEY advertises new Taylor oil stoves with a promotional note for customers seeking efficient heating options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. MV. Swimley
Dr Abraham Jacobi Dies At 89 In Lake George Retreat
New York July 11 Dr Abraham Jacobi a leading United States physician died unexpectedly at his summer home on Lake George He was 89 and had seemed in good health until yesterday Also appears a classified notice for a soap sale and a nurse wanted ad from Amherst Street with end dates and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abraham Jacobi
United States
Lake George
Coal shortage feared this fall and winter
The Anthracite Consumers' League at Pottsville denies a government report of a looming coal shortage, while Winchester dealers urge early orders. Federal officials warn August shortages and possible repeat of 1917 conditions, urging immediate purchase to avoid winter scarcities and higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthracite Consumers’ League
Pottsville
Winchester
Fuel Administration
Washington
Harry A. Garfield
United States
Europe
Wilson
United States Department of Labor
Walker T. Hines
United States Railroad Administration
Summer Apples Wanted at Cumberland Valley Depot
Buy all kinds of fruit in large and small quantities. Top market prices offered at the Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Virginia. SAM HAINES contact phone 419.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
Sam Haines
Huge Bills Laid Before President
President Wilson faced key appropriation bills passed by Congress and looming deliberation this week. He weighed a rider on the agricultural bill repealing the daylight saving law amid varied petitions urging veto or approval, with his position still open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
White House
GomperS Goes 10 Labor Conference
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor sails on the Mauretania for Amsterdam to represent American labor at the international trades unions congress. The gathering revives prewar meetings with Berlin as a headquarters. Special notice for Sunday hours at The People’s Drug Co. 9 N Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mauretania
International Congress of the Trades Unions
Amsterdam
Berlin
the People’s. Drux Co
N. Main St
Trade Commission After the Packers
The Federal Trade Commission warned of near monopoly in meat and related industries unless action is taken. It cites five major packers Swift Armour Wilson Morris and Cudahy controlling hundreds of firms and commodities, with alleged illegal ties and undisclosed ownership. Swift denies the charges calling the report an attack on industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Swift and Company
Armour and Company
Wilson and Company
Morris and Company
Cudahy Company
Swifts
Chicago
Trades Commission
Louis F. Swift
Swift
Heney
Reception Tonight At Parish House
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church hosts a reception at 8 30 this evening in the parish house honoring the rector Rev Dr W D Smith and Mrs Smith. Congregation members are invited as well as Christ Church men who served in the war in uniform. Dr Smith recently returned from France where he was a chaplain in the U S Army. Mrs Smith has also recently returned to Winchester from Richmond with her parents the Rev and Mrs Nelson P Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary of
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
W. D. Smith
Infant Loyd Eimer Darr Dies at One Month
The month old son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Darr died this morning at 16 East Gerrard Street from a complication of diseases. The funeral will be from the house tomorrow at 4 PM and burial is in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Mrs. Carr was formerly Miss Cora Eddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyd Eimer Darr
Lloyd Darr
East Gerrard Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Carr
Cora Eddy
Central Frederick Farmers Club Meeting Announced
An important meeting of the Central Frederick Farmers Club is scheduled for Saturday at 9 p.m at Stephens City. The notice urges members to attend and participate in club affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Frederick Farmers Club
Stephens City
Coffee Prices Seen Rising Amid Frost Hurt Brazil Crop
Reports from officials at the Department of Commerce indicate that coffee prices may climb as weather damages Brazil’s harvest. Forecasts suggest grades could rise to high levels with a tight supply in the coming months, impacting both domestic and foreign markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iece
Partment of Commerce
Washton
Buredi
Local Business Hours Change Notice
Months August and July 22 new operating nights for business from 8 to 10 oclock. Shenandohe Ry and Union Bank of Win are listed with names Chas, H.M., and John. Fe & My ee appears as a fragmented note in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oclock
Shenandohee Ry
G. Hardy
Union Bank OF Win
Chas
Fe & My Ee
John Ff
Seo
Chautauqua Tickets Readied for Local Children
Harold Barrett of the Chautauqua Association in Winchester plans a Saturday morning meeting at the Washington Headquarters tent to distribute free tickets. Mrs. Walker Bond will attend to greet the children, offering souvenirs for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Soares
Harold Barrett
Chautauqua Association
Winchester
Washington
Walker Bond
Notice for Boy Scout troops and summer camp plans
Mass meeting tonight at Handley Library of the second division Fivet Troop of Boy Scouts. All older boys must attend or notify scout masters about summer camp. Camp site changes due to Baker’s disappointment. first and second divisions split to separate camps under Baker and Reid groups. Also includes local ads for rugs, chocolates, and a job opening for a boy to work at Crystal Confectionery fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Imust
Baker
Messrs
Rosenberger, Cooper and Jolliffe, Jr
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America
The
Chapman Company
FORDS
GET Control Motor Company
Father and Son
Dodge
Pittsburgh
People’s Druc Co
Amherst Street
Gompers
LABOR
Mia
Parish House
the People’ Rs Co., Inc
Lee
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