Wilson to End Commission Government and Eliminate War Committee
President Wilson will carry his point and strip the food control bill of the congressional committee on the conduct of the war, signaling the end of commission government in Washington for months. Congress seeks to avoid open clash, fearing blame if war delays occur, while a December regular session looms and adjournment may be postponed until October at the earliest.
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Congress
Washington
Wilson
Congressional Committee On
Commission
Senate
House
Winchester men listed for next army draft
The Star continues publication of Winchester Frederick County men eligible for military service. Names include George Daniel Long Thomas Tyson Jonah Lupton Larrick Andrew Harvey Densel Armel Adam Hubbard Wilbur Baxter Dyke James Anderson Clatterbuck David Birton Coulson Emmett Sibert Floyd Dromant John Henry Rosenberger William H. Baker Charles Lee Keeler with Middletown and Bunker Hill, W Va. details. Continued on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
George Daniel Long
Densel Armel
Middletown
Adam Hubbard
Wilbur Baxter Dyke
Win
Floyd Dromant
Bunker Hill
W. Va
John Henry Rosenberger
William H. Baker
Winches
Will Kerensky Rally the Russians Amid War Turmoil
A report from Washington discusses whether Alexander Kerensky can rally Russian armies amid civil unrest and advancing Teutonic forces. Officials note arrests of officers and hope a stronger front, with Grand Duke Nicholas viewed as a potential figure to inspire unity and discipline in the military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Alexander Kerensky
Geena
Oky
Hay
Petrograd
Rusein
Kerenoky
Moujite
Nicholas 'Nicholaievitch
Car
Card of Thanks from Sarah Zane Fire Dept
The officers and members of the Sarah Zane Fire Dept thank via The Evening Star Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co for a generous check for services rendered at a fire that threatened their plant. Lee Barr Captain W Lee Fisher Secretary.
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Sarah Zane Fire
Evening Star
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co
Es Lee Barr
W. Lee Fisher
Meeting Called Off by Civic League
Owing to the absence of the president and the illness of the vice president there will be no meeting of the Civic League on Friday July 27. Corresponding Secretary.
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Civic League
David Meade Jr. Dies at 76 in Clarke County
DAVID MEADE 15 DEAD IN CLARKE WHITE POST Va July 24 Mr David Meade Jr awed 76 years died at his home death due to heart disease He was a Confederate veteran of Clarke Cavalry with few surviving comrades Funeral at Meade Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church Wednesday at 11 conducted by Rev Giles B Palmer Burial in churchyard Widow Miss Mary Johnson and four daughters survive Also one son and a brother pallbearers named, funeral attendees include former comrades and local officials.
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Raymond T Hulvey
Hickton
Rockingham County
Tenny
Cline
G. Cline
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Frederick
Derick
Elkton
White Post
David Meade, Jr
Mr. Meade
Clarke Cavalry
Roger ©. Alen
Nicholas Moore
A. Moore
Province McCormick
Jacqueline Ware
John T. Crow
Berryville
Taylor Milton
Baltimore
Mr. Milton
Mary Johnson
Loudoun County
Eliza Mason Meade
Mary Katharine Meade
Dorothy Wythe Meade
Walstein M. Snell
D. Pratt Meade
George C. Meade
Giles B. Palmer
Messrs
C. W. Pats Lee
Co. O. Dearmont
Shirey Carter
Ernest Meade
Fred. Johnson
H. D. Fuller
John W. Rice
M. H. Reardon
Powel Page
John
Aviation Bill Signed To Fund U S Air Service
President Wilson signed an aviation bill providing 640 million dollars to create a national air service. Funds will strengthen the signal corps flying section under the Aviation Committee of the Council of National Defense.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Signal Corps
Council — of National Defense
Wheat and corn prices noted in Baltimore markets
At market close in Baltimore wholesale yards spot wheat sells for 2.85 and corn for 2.10. Local dealers post 2.35 for wheat after the close of the Baltimore market this afternoon.
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Baltimore
Notice to Reader For Magazines To Troops
Public notice urges readers to place a 1 cent stamp on magazines for sending to soldiers and sailors. No wrapping or address required. Postmaster General Burleson explains the plan will appear on magazines nationwide to deliver reading material to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stattes
Army
All Reservists Called Out in Winchester Area
Lieut. Fred S. Anderson of Company I, Second Virginia Infantry, reports a telegram from Col. Robert F. Leedy Roanoke announcing President's July 3 proclamation calling National Guard reservists into U S service on July 25. Reservists must report to Anderson for muster and rationing, with names and details sent to the adjutant general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. S. Anderson
Second Virginia Infantry
Winchester
Eastern Department
Anderson
Big Masonic Woodmen Picnic Bid Details at Middletown
The Big M. W. A. picnic in Middletown Virginia set for August 18 1917 seeks bids by August 4 1917 to operate a refreshment stand selling ice cream pop watermelon lunch and confectionery. Amusement bid remains open until the picnic day. Submit by writing or phoning Clerk Wright CAMP 12184 M. W. A. 24 16 7.
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Middletown
Funeral Obituary for Nellie Palmer
The funeral of Nellie Colbert Palmer wife of Isaac Palmer will be held from the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. The interment will take place at Orrick Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Colbert Palmer
Isaac Palmer
Orrick Cemetery
Insure Your Wheat Against Fire and Lightning
Insure your wheat against fire and lightning any place on farm. Lowest possible rates. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Investments offer two phones for contact.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Insurance - Loins - Investments
Treasury Requests 5 Billion War Budget Shocks Congress
The Treasury Department sent a new war budget totaling 5 billion dollars largely for army and navy. Its arrival caused confusion in revenue plans and forced hurried talks among leaders. It raises questions about funding via higher taxes or a new bond issue as the revenue bill debate stalls.
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The
Star
Washington
Treasury Department
Urgent call for action over infantile paralysis in Rockingham
An editorial warns that infantile paralysis is spreading in Rockingham County with three children and one adult dying. It urges joint city and county health boards to quarantine if needed, to protect children and halt the disease using all modern methods despite business disruption.
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Rockingham County
Boards of Health
Woodmen Pay Claim to Widow of Deceased Member
A $2,000 check from the Woodmen of the World has been presented to Mrs. Harry Schindler for the death benefit of her husband Harry Schindler who died in Hagerstown some time ago.
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The
Woodmen of the World
Harry Schindler
Iagerstown
Wanted Rye Market Price Advertised by H B Keckley
Money is worth 6 per cent on call in Baltimore and New York. I have a high grade security guaranteeing 8 per cent. Address Box 42 Winchester Va. WANTED Rye I pay highest market price. H B Keckley and ay. 7-24-1p-5t
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Baltimore
New York
Winchester
Rye
H. B. _KECKLEY and ay
Turkey Knob Orchard seeks workers and foreman in Mt Jackson
Help wanted including coopers and a foreman at Turkey Knob Orchard Mt Jackson Va. positions include steady work good pay and board through November first. Miss Lucille Piaget of New York guest of Miss Ruth Guyer. newspaper note in The Star.
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Coopers Tg
Turkey Knob
Mt Jackson
Lucille. Piaget
New York
Ruth Guyer
Limestone Land at 65 Per Acre Near Winchester
An advertisement announces 136 acres of virgin limestone land eight miles from Winchester with a new house and bored well offered at 65 dollars per acre. The seller W W L FULTZ urges immediate inspection, noting crop potential to prove value.
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Winchester
Gand
L. Fultz
Kenneth Gilpin poised for Virginia House return with no opposition
The Baltimore Sun reports Kenneth N. Gilpin of Baltimore and Clarke County Virginia will be re elected to the Virginia House of Delegates this year from Clarke and Warren counties with no opposition. His withdrawal opponent leaves a clear field. Gilpin, 26, active in roads and rural schools, was elected two years ago by a large majority and is seen as a rising political figure.
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Baltimore Sun
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Baltimore
H. B. Gilpin
Clarke County
Virginia
Waldo Newcomer
House of Delegates
Clarke
Warren
Sun
Washington
R B. Bayly
Front Royal
Gilpin
Virginia General Assembly
Lutheran Reunion at Pen Mar Train Special
Lutheran reunion at Pen Mar set for Thursday July 26 with a special C V R R train from Winchester at 7 25 am fare 1 26 round trip. Also notices Sale Two young fresh cows and calves Port Jersey good milkers apply Star office 24 1p 21 Misses Dorothy and Janice Swimley of Stainton are spending some time with their grandmother Mrs W A Swanley
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Winchester
Port Jersey
Apply Star Office
Dorothy
Janice Swimley
Stainton
S Ding
Iw. A. Swanley
End of the War 3 Long Way Off
A public report from Col Gravés and eight officers states the Allied victory is distant. They toured England France and Belgium observing western front conditions. They urge full allied unity and constant hammering, emphasizing need for more Allied aircraft.
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Washington
W. B. Gravés
England
France
Belgium
For Sale Six Per Cent Land Bonds by Hansbrough and Carter
For sale bonds offering six percent interest payable semi annually. Properties include farms and city real estate with loan amounts over fifty percent of property value. Hansbrough Carter Insurance Real Estate Investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everest
Hansbrough & Carter
Real Wetate
tu-thu-sat-Ip
Commission to report observations to War College
Colonel Graves and other members of the commission will present a detailed report to the War College and the general staff outlining the results of their observations.
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Graves
War College
General Staff
New Virginia Code Nearing Ready for Amendments
The code revision commission has directed printing of the new Virginia code for more than two years. First proofs have reached clerk John W. Williams. The Richmond Press handles printing and the volume should be bound by October 1. Legislators arriving in Richmond will be able to inspect and amend the laws as they exist.
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Virginia
Code Revision Commission
John W. Williams
Richmond Press
Richmond
Colo
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Chester
Thomas Tyson
White
Jonah Lupton Larrick
Andrew——Harvey
Stephens City
James Anderson Clatterbuck
David Birton Coulson
Emmett William Sibert
Charles Lee Keeler
Kerensky
Rockingham
Raymond Hulvey
Daly Olas
David Meade
Richard”, .Kidder Meade
Jane Brockenbrough Grimes
Ben Venue
Somerset County
Richard Kidder Meade
George Washington
Famous Command
Ryan & Orndorff
Burleson
Camp
Ae Wright
Nellie Palmer
Hill
Department
Finance Committee
McAdoo
the Star
Kenneth Gilpin
Delegates
H. H. Baker
East
Piccadilly St
Apfrisat
Artistic Indian Rugs
Seal’s Ad
Pen Mar
W. B. Graves
Europe
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