Shortage in Winchester revenue office cited at special council session
The Winchester Common Council heard a report from the finance committee showing a revenue shortage of 4177.48 for 1913 to 1915 due to unaccounted license taxes. The discussion noted missing books, imperfect audits, and a need for tighter checks between the commissioner of revenue and the city treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Finance Committee
Shirley Canter
Carter
Correll
J. I. Maphis
the Revenue
Richmond
Winchester
Gray
Commissioner of the Revenue
Maphis
J. M. Steck
Mary Smith Kinzel
George H. Kinzel
M. M. Lynch
T. J. Cooper
Messrs. Lynch
Cooper
A. M. Baker
Paris Honors Composer With National Funeral
Paris marks the anniversary of the monarchy overthrow with the funeral of Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle the Marseillaise composer. Ashes arrive from Choisy le Roi to rest beside Napoleon, as President Poincare speaks to a vast crowd along the route to the Esplanade des Invalides.
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Paris
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Marégellaise
Choisy-Le-Roi
Napoleon
Hotel Des Invalides
Arch de Triumph
Thaw Trial to Reach Verdict Tonight in New York
New York July 14 Harry K Thaw awaits a verdict on his sanity and freedom as the trial nears its end. Only minor testimony readings remain while both sides prepare for Justice Hendricks to rule on possible release if the jury finds him sane and eligible for discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Stolen Money Case Sparks Bail Dispute in Indiana
George Kingston, an Illinois farmer, has spent 69 days in Van derburg county jail after failing to post bail while suing to recover $300 from Harry Trainum who was arrested on the same bond. Kingston says Trainum’s bail money is the stolen $300. He fears crop losses and possible mental breakdown as he endures the case.
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George Kingston
Illinois
Vanderburg
Harry Trainum
Trainum
Kingston
Charley Chaplin Airdome Tonight
Charley Chaplin appears at the Airdome in a two reel comedy with Francis X. Bushman in a three reel essay drama. No advance price announced for this big show.
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Airdome
Charley Chaplin
Francis X. Bushman
J. P. Spates Store Burned at Briggs Station Night Fire
The Norfolk and Western Railway station at Briggs Clarke county owned by Thomas P. Spates was destroyed by a fire at about 3 am. The combined building housed mill and seed, general merchandise, a grist mill and post office under one roof. Losses total about 2500 with insurance covering railway and Spates.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Briggs
Clarke County
Thomas P. Spates
Winchester
the Star
Mr. Spates
Society Notes Warm Evening At Hotel Jack Roof Garden
A warm night drew many to the Hotel Jack roof garden where guests enjoyed cool breezes and supper. Capt. Frank Rittenhouse USMC and Mrs Rittenhouse arrived from Philadelphia and are guests of Mr and Mrs Shirley Carter on West Water Street. Mrs Rittenhouse was formerly Miss Robbie Hendricks of Leesburg.
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Jack
Frank Rittenhouse
United States Marine Corps
Elegant Washington Street luncheon honors out-of-town guests
Mrs. Robert McC. Glass hosted a refined luncheon at her Washington street home yesterday afternoon with thirty two guests. The event honored Mrs. Mason Dillard of Birmingham Alabama Mrs. Harry W Hyde of Clearbrook Frederick County Mrs. Bryan Conrad wife of Captain Bryan Conrad United States Army Mrs. William H Baker of Winchester and Mrs. William Wood Glass of Nowata Oklahoma.
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Robert McC. Glass
Washington Street
Mason Dillard
Birmingham
Alabama
Harry W. Hyde
Clearbrook
Frederick County
Bryan Conrad
United States Army
William H. Baker
Winchester
William Wood Glass
Nowata
Okla
Benefit on July 16 17 at S. L. Lupton farm for Winchester Church
Friday and Saturday night events at S. L. Lupton’s farm support Winchester Christian Church. An auto bus will shuttle from Shenandoah Bank corner both evenings.
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S. L. Lupton
Winchester Christian Church
Shenandoah Bank Corner
All members meet at barracks at 8 p m Thursday July 12
By order of Captain 13-1p-21 First Sergeant C J Frank directs all members to assemble at the barracks at 8 p m on Thursday July 12 for a briefing. The notice is issued under military protocol with a chain of command reference.
Winchester Steam Laundry Trial Noted
A brief trial notice mentions Winchester Steam Laundry and a pair of phones with speed tf, signaling an upcoming judicial or legal matter referenced succinctly.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
For Sale 6 Per Cent First Mortgage Bonds
For sale 6 per cent first mortgage land bonds offered by Hansbrough and Carter Real Estate Loans Insurance. T AS 1p 41 004.
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Hansbrough & Carter Real Estate Loans
Big Fishing Party Near White Hall
The annual picnic and fishing party of Green Springs and White Hall residents was held on Back Creek last Saturday at Branson's end. The event drew local families from the vicinity for a day of recreation and community gathering.
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Green Springs
White Hall
Back Creek
Branson
Winchester Relic Found Among Late Comrade’s Effects
A fragmentary item linked to the late comrade, found among personal effects in his house in Winchester, is noted in this brief report. The nature of the relic and its significance are not fully detailed. Authorities offered no further comment pending investigation.
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Winchester
Comf
Correll Shortage in Handley Fund Exposed
A board committee reported a cash shortage in treasurer J E Correll's accounts totaling about 6 149 67 with a bond of 10 000 from Fidelity and Deposit Co of Baltimore. The council planned fuller audit work and sought payment from the surety.
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Fidelity and Deposit Company
Baltimore
Board of Handley Trustees
Common Council
Correll
R. Gray Williams
John W. Rice
T. J. Cooper
Williams
Fidelity and Deposit Company of
Baltimore, Md
British workers shed blood to save nation and demand peace
London reports Ramsay MacDonald says British workingmen fight with government but after conflict they demand an end to war. He argues labor may resist conscription but not by violence and predicts unity to help the government. Berlin notes Sweden Norway and Denmark protest British interference with Scandinavian shipping over neutrality.
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the Star
London
Ramsay McDonald
Independent Labor Party
McDonald
Labor
Berlin
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Great Britain
Stockholm
Morgaensblatt
Christiana
England
Residents seek stronger police protection in south city
At a special Common Council meeting a petition from over 100 residents of South Main and South Market streets called for better police protection. Morton Harlee cited nightly violations of laws and morals, noted gambling and rum concerns, urged nuisance removal, and pointed to foliage and a Main street speedway as safety issues.
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Common Council
South Main
South Market Streets
Monmouth Street
Main Street
Morton Harlee
Harlee
South End
Dyes shortage spurs US Swiss cooperation plan
Washington reports talks among State Department and Commerce Bureau advisers to unite US manufacturers with Swiss dye works to relieve a dye shortage caused by German coal tar dye cuts. Switzerland would finish dyes from intermediates shipped from the United States, amid German countermeasures and free passage demands for American goods.
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Winchester
Washington
State Department
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Tye
United States
Switzerland
Germany
France
England
Department of Commerce
Yard party benefits Co I Second Virginia Regiment
A three night yard party at Washington's Headquarters corner Braddock and Cork streets July 15 16 and 17 raises funds for Company I Winchester militia. Refreshments music and activities are planned to support the unit which lacks municipal support and urges public patronage.
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Washington
Braddock
Cork Street
Company I
Second
Virginia Regiment
Winchester
Leo M. Frank Safe In Prison
Officials in Atlanta reported Leo M. Frank was safe in prison after fears of a lynching attempt. Milledgeville sent word that only a scare existed, and militia companies were ready at Macon but not needed for the prison camp.
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Atlanta
Milledgeville
Leo M. Frank
Macon
Winchester Circuit Preaching Schedule This Sunday
There will be preaching next Sunday at Mount Pleasant at 10 30 a m at Mount Zion 3 p m and at Sunrise at 7 45 p m by the pastor Rev W H Sampsell.
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Mount Pleasant
Mount Zion
W. H. Sampsell
First new wheat brings 97 cents a bushel
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania on July 14 the season’s first new wheat sold for 97 cents per bushel. It ranks among the best prices for new wheat in years in the local area.
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Chambersburg
Petition of taxpayers referred to Mr Harlee
The petition of the taxpayers and citizens generally presented by Mr Harlee is referred to.
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Mr. Harlee
Contest Over Will In Court Here
Miss Shepherd Strother contests the will of Marian S Heterick in Frederick County Circuit Court claiming the document written by Heterick is not wholly in her handwriting The will supposedly leaves Pansey Wright and her children all Heterickowned property including a farm half owned by Strother valued around ten thousand dollars The hearing involves handwriting experts and is expected to continue into next week
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Frederick County
Nia
Marian S. Meterick
Marian S. Heterick
Mary S. Hackney
Brown
R. B. Byrd
Lynch
R. Gray
Martin
Witow
Tate
Southernister
Eerick County
W. Wright
Heterick
Mrserick
Miss Strother
Winchester
Reformed Reunion at Pen Mar Train Leaves July Fifteenth
A special train departs Winchester at 7 25 PM on Thursday July 15 to attend the Reform ed reunion at Pen Mar. Round trip fare is 125 cents. For details consult C V R R agents.
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Pen
Mar
Winchester
Farm for Sale and Insurance Ad Highlight Local Services
Wheat insure against fire and lightning with short term policies offered by Hansbrough and Carter Insurance, Loans and Investing. Also promoting a swimming pool opening and a 150 acre limestone land farm near Ley Pike, Ward WY with selling agents Upseed-tt and Seed-tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Ley Pike
Ward WY
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Wire
Henry Trainum
Evalville, Ind
J. P. Spates
Society Notes
Supper
Notice, CO. I
C. J. Frank
Correll Short
Hangley
Board of Trustees
Council
Surety Company
J. E. Correll
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Union Bank of Winchester
Ramsey McDonald
Deal
Benefit of
Co. I
Pansey Wright
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