Wilson holds talks with Senate leaders on peace treaty
President Wilson resumes conference with Republican senators including McNarry Capper Kellogg and Kenyon as he seeks to discuss the Versailles peace talks. Kenyon plans to press whether the U.S. could withdraw from the league of nations and future questions are expected in ongoing meetings. Also note new army shoes at Little Joe's Store on E Water St, first come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
League of Aatiors
McNarry
Oregon
Capper
Kansas
Kellogg
Minnesota
Kenyon
Iowa
Wilson
Colt
Rhode Island
Nelson
McCumber
North Dakota
Versailles
White House
United States
League of Nations
Little Joe's
E. Water St
House Divided Over Prohibition Enforcement Debate
The House and leaders clash over prohibition enforcement provisions as the agricultural bill advances. Debate paused late last night after a bitter session, with amendments on flavoring extracts slated for printed Record clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Volstead
Post Office Near Capital Looted in Overnight Safe Break
Yeggmen blew open a post office on the outskirts of Washington early today and stole $1000 in cash and war savings stamps, according to Associated Press reporting. The robbery targets a federal facility near the capital, prompting investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Yeggment
National Capital
Karolyi Used Italian Guard To Reach America
Vienna dispatch says M Karolyi and former Hungarian president arrived in Italy after escapes and captures. He will depart Italy for America with Italian military guard, via Innsbruck, en route from Hungary through Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Michael Karolyi
Italy
Hungary
América
Vienna
Kreuz Zeitung
Count Karolyi
Austria
Bida- Pest
Haly
Innsbruck
America
Bishie
Mrs Gilpin Gifts New Church Altar and Reredos
Mrs Henry Brooke Gilpin of Scaleby Manor near Boyce presents a walnut altar and carved reredos to Christ Protestant Church at Billowood Clarke County as a wartime thanksgiving. The pieces replace a small holy table and enhance the chancel with symbols and gilt accents. A brass plate notes the memorial to God’s goodness in the world war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Protestant Moscopa
Billiwwood
Clarke County
Henry Brooke Gilpin
Scaleby Manor
Boyce
Lewis M. Allen
Surgeon General of the Army
Allen
Washington
Gilpin
The People's Drug Co Soap Sale Ad
Special sale announcement from The People's Drug Co offering Ivory or Octagon soap. Three cakes priced at 20 cents total, valid Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Drug Co
People's Drug Co
Predicted Early Change in Russia by Churchill
London report quotes Col. Winston Churchill at the British Russian Club dinner saying Russia's future shapes world events and that restoring government and order is the League of Nations' first duty. He praises Allied troop actions and forecasts a complete shift within a fortnight.
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London
Russia
League of Nations
Winston Spencer Churchill
Churchill
Wilson Proposes To Honor War Leaders
President Wilson asks Congress to grant permanent general ranks for General Pershing and General March and permanent admiral ranks for Rear Admirals Sims and Benson. Lost gold spectacles in case with F B Capper's name. 506 S Market St or Star Office offered reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Regular Army
General Pershing
General March
Navy
Sims
Benson
Congress
F. B. Capper
S. Market St
Quiet Wedding Unites Miss Belle McIntosh and Emory Larrick
A small Wednesday ceremony took place at Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South with Miss Belle Virginia McIntosh marrying Emory Nelson Larrick. The couple's new home at 358 National Avenue hosted a large reception organized by their neighbors. Mrs. McIntosh is the bride’s mother and Larrick serves as foreman in the stock and shipping departments at the Virginia Woolen Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selene
Braddock Street _ Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Belle Virginia McIntosh
Emory Nelson Larrick
Natonal Avenue
Larrick
Nancy McIntosh
Mr. Larrick
Virginia Woolen Company
Opera Night At Chautauqua Tent Delights Audiences
Miss Welby Holsinger, fresh from service with the YWCA in France, lectured at the Chautauqua tent on European reconstruction and the impact on women and children. A Symphonic Orchestra Club concert preceded the 8:30 PM opera Robin Hood with 35 performers. Tomorrow features The Wop by Junior Chautauqua at 3:30 PM, plus Hawaiian Concert Company and a finale lecture by Dr. Thomas E Green with Hawaiians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welby Holsinger
France
Europe
Symphonic Orchestra Club
de Koven
Empire Theater
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Chautauqua
Thomas E. Green
Terrig Blast Mills Hundreds in Goal Fields
An explosion at the Pocahontas coal field in Bluefield Virginia kills 221 miners and injures hundreds. The blast wrecked the Tazewell coal mine and hindered rescue efforts as bodies are recovered and workers remain trapped in the main shaft.
Indian War Dance Held by Scouts at Camp Governor
In Capon Bridge West Virginia on July 16 twelve scouts completed a 14 mile hike and earned commendations in swimming cooking and various tests. An Indian war dance followed a campfire and stories with early reveille and a 3 mile hike before daybreak.
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Capon Bridge
Cornwell
W. Va
Gore
Earl Fansler
Charles Fansler
Crowell
Winkfield
Eddy
Lanier Gray
Baker
Scribe McCauley
Good
Aulick
Solenberger
Harman Baker
Sheetz
Scout Anderson
E. Fansler
Jones, Grubbs
Sale
Hodgson
Forney
Gold
Anderson
Wet Propaganda Claims 200000 Troops Deployed in Dry July Riots
Captain Robert I. Gray relays a letter from his son R L Gray Jr a US consular official in Lucerne Switzerland. A Swiss paper allegedly cites a US cable dispatch claiming 200000 soldiers were sent to Virginia and Kentucky to quell riots over Prohibition July 1. Gray’s son earlier served in Hanover and other German posts before reaching Switzerland during WWI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert I. Gray
R. L. Gray, Jr
United States Consular Service
Luzerne
Switzerland
United States
Virginia
Kentucky
Mr. Gray
Hanover
Germany
German agents fail in attempt on Major Cockriel at Coblenz
Two German assailants fired on Major George Cockriel provost marshal of the American forces in Germany in Coblenz last night but he was unhurt. The attackers escaped after the gunfire. Cockriel's home is listed as St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coblenz
George Cockriel
Germany
Cockriel’shome
St. Paul
Minn
Chapman Visitors Stay With Mrs Chapman in City
Mr James R Chapman and his son Lee from Washington are visiting the home of his mother Mrs Fannie Chapman in the city. A Ford touring car in excellent condition with self start is offered by Massey Bros. for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Chapman
Lee
Washington
Fannie Chapman
Massey Bros. Advertise TreSCOtt Apple Grader
Massey Bros city order call to action with price 97 1e. The line promotes the TreScott Apple Grader and urges purchasing from the local dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey Bros
City
Soldiers' Mothers Urged to Attend Reception in Winchester
The War Camp Community Service invites all soldiers' mothers in Winchester and Frederick County to a City Auditorium reception Saturday night July 19 from 6 30 to 8 30. A musical program followed by ice cream and cake will be served. Mrs. Griffith outlines the group's aims and work for local soldiers, urging mothers to attend and learn how they can help.
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War Camp Community Service
Winchester
Frederick County
City Auditorium
Griffith
Grafonolas Arrive in Mahogany and Oae Cases at Seal's Music
Seal's Music Store announces new Grafonolas priced at 3 dollars to 100 in mahogany and one in oak case. Due to high demand, the first callers will receive delivery. Liberty bonds accepted as cash.
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Decid
Liberty Bonds
Seal’s Music Store
Miss Doran Doran Webs Mississippi Bride in Akron Ohio
Miss Helen V. Doran wed Claude B. Weeks in Akron Ohio on June 10 in a Catholic ceremony. Weeks, of Gulfport Mississippi, will live in Akron where he works as assistant manager of a leading store. The bride is daughter of J. R. Doran of the city and has lived with her aunt in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen V. Doran
Akron
Ohio
Claude B. Weeks
Gulfport
Miss
John J. Scullen
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
J. Robert Doran
Frederick J. Haskell
Correll Visits From Philippi West Virginia
Mr Harry Correll of Philippi West Virginia spent a day or two in this city this week. He is a native of Winchester and has lived in the West Virginia town for many years. This was his first visit here in a number of years. Ford touring car in excellent condition self starter. Massey Bros City. ip tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Correll
Philippi
W. Va
Correll
Winchester
West Virginia
Massey Bros
6000 Mile Tire Special Prices for Saturday
Ramsburg Auto Supply offers Saturday only prices on 6000 mile tires. 30x3 Ribber Tread priced at 13.00, 30x3 Staggard Tread at 14.40, 30x3 1 2 Ribber Tread at 16.50, and 30x3 1 2 Staggard Tread at 18.40. Limited stock and selection listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lip Ramsburg
Farm Stock Sale Advertised for July 31
An auction notice promotes H. L. Lewis sale on Meade Jefferson farm on White Hall road featuring 125 Jersey Holstein and Durham cattle and 125 hogs. The sale date is July 31.
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Lewis
Meade Jefferson Farm
White Hall Road
Jersey
Durham
Resigns From Farm Board
Herbert Quick of Berkeley Springs West Virginia resigns from the Farm Loan Board. President Wilson thanks him for organizing and initiating its useful functions. Also mentions a double frame house rental ad at 12.50 per side and a quick sale listing at 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert Quick
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Farm Loan Board
Wilson
Quick
Herrell's
Clarke County Gets Full Washington Winchester Highway
State Highway Commissioner Coleman orders immediate construction across Clarke from Opequon to Blue Ridge top as part of the Washington Winchester highway. The plan includes a two vehicle wide road and signals a future state takeover of Berryville Millwood and Berryville Charlestown turnpikes to the West Virginia line, removing tollgates.
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Coleman
Washington-Wintchester
Clarke County
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Legislative Highway Commission
Clarke and
Warren Counties
House of Delegates
Boyce
Opequon
Blue Ridge Mountains
Washington-Winchester
State
Berryville and
Millwood
Charlestown
West Virginia Line
Summer Apples Wanted At Cumberland Valley Depot
Buy all kinds of fruit in any quantity at top market prices. Located at the Grain Elevator Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Virginia. SAM HAIN S phone 419 iptt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Depot
Winchester
Sam Hain
Miss O Conner Weds Mr Keating in Baltimore
Miss Frances Genevieve O Connor daughter of Mrs Eile Cunningham O Connor and the late M Francis O Connor formerly of Winchester married Thomas J Keating of Winchester Wednesday morning at St Mary Star of the Sea in Baltimore. Rev John J Bowen officiated. After a wedding breakfast at the New Howard Hotel the couple left for Atlantic City and will reside at 1638 Belt Avenue Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Genevieve O'Connor
Eile. Cunningham O’connor
M. Francis O'Connor
Winchester
Thomas. J. Keating
St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Baltimore
John J. Bowen
Agnes G. Crowley
John O’callaghan
New Howard Hotel
Keating
Atlantic City
Belt Avenue
Orchards Sold Near Timberville to Byrd Brothers
Announcement of the sale of Kelly Orchards near Timberville Virginia. The 316 acre property includes 285 acres in trees seven and eight years old. Purchased by H F Byrd and Captain T B Byrd, with Captain Byrd to operate the orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Orchards
Timberville
H. F. Byrd
T. B. Byrd
Captain Byrd
Yard Party Set by Ste phenson Ladies’ Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of Ste phenson will hold a yard party on the church lawn Saturday July 19 and invites the public to attend from 1 to 3 pm. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of Stephenson
Church Lawn
Preacher to Fill Central Church Pulpit in August
The Rev. Dr. James Gray McAllister of the Presbyterian Seminary of Louisville Ky will supply Central Presbyterian Church Washington for the first three Sundays in August while Rev. Dr. James Taylor is away on vacation. Dr. McAllister has filled in for Dr. Taylor during prior summer absences and President Wilson attends Central Church regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gray McAllister
Presbyterian Seminary of
Louisville
Central Presbyterian Church of
Subscriptions Discount Offer for July Payments
Notice to Star Mail subscribers urging immediate renewal to receive a cash discount. July payment window emphasized to save money on overdue mail subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Mail
Winchester Gun Club Bi Monthly Shoot Highlights Records
The Winchester Gun Club held a bi monthly shoot on the range amid cloudy conditions. Claude B S cluse led with 92 of 100, amid out of town shooters like Grubbs, Mesar Carver, and Dick of Gregg. Official scores listed varied. club notes noted ladies participate in target practice and that shoots occur on the first and third Fridays with prizes and specials such as chocolate covered cherries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Claude B.scluse
Xood
Mesarcarver
Grubbs
Berry
Mr. Dick
Gregg
C. B. Stickley
Jones
George B.” Man
Ink GC. Bell
Arthur Seabright
R. A. Grubbs
Harry Hardy
Lee
Alvin Dick
J. A. Dick
Ald
Illness of Emperor William and Hohenzollern Rumors
AP report from Berlin notes serious illness of Emperor William provoking a melancholy view in former royal circles. Count Hohenzollern reportedly leaves his apartment only for close friends and prays often while describing nervousness. A new spa report suggests the former queen may need heart treatment.
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Berlin
Pan
Deutsche Zeitung
Emperor Williams
Count Hohenzollern
Ceremany
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Bell Phone
Cockriel
Maine
Green Mountain
Winchester Seed Co
Ing
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Miss Doran
Mississippi
MR. Correll
Farm Board
Clarke
O’conner
Mr. Keating
Gun Club
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W. J. Cook
Mr. Cook
Ge Sook
Thornton
Johnson
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Harry Bryant
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