Abijah Dick Surrenders to Frederick County Court
Abijah Dick, a wanted man from Martinsburg area, turned himself in to Frederick County authorities after a long chase. He pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined sixty dollars plus costs, then discharged. The case may end the Martinsburg pursuit as the objective of bringing him to trial here was achieved.
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Abijah
Sherither Pannett
Frederick County
Martinsburg
Loring Shane
Winchester
Shane
Berkeley County
W. Va
Pannett
Frederick
Dix
Cornwell
Whiting
Commonwealth
Whiel
Food stocks and speculators worry prompt renewed probes
Democratic members of the House war investigation committee plan to reopen inquiries into War Department surplus food stocks. They question evidence behind the majority report criticizing delays and urging immediate distribution to consumers, fearing speculative control of dumped food. Republican members argue the department can forestall speculators.
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Associated Press
Washington
McLean
Senate Banking Committee
House War Investigating Committee
War Department
Majority Committee
Department
Utility Commission
Strike Ordered by Air Postmen Across The Nation
A nationwide aerial mail pilots strike began with pilots in Chicago Cleveland and Bellefonte pa refusing to fly the day’s routes. Twenty Belmont Park aviators are affected after two postal flyers were refused reinstatement. Washington New York flights continued on time as other western planes reportedly left on schedule.
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New York
Chicago
Bellefonte
Post Office Department
Cleveland
Bellefone
Belmont Park
Washington
Stocks Rally at Market Opening
New York July 25 stocks opened with rallies of one to three points from yesterday's late mood. The strongest issues were oils motors equipment and shipping while rails were mostly listless except Reading and New Haven. Metals remained dull.
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New York
Reading
New Haven
McIlwee’s Sale At Livery Barn Offers Fresh Cows
Fresh cows and springers sold at McIlwee's sale at Livery barn on Saturday July 26. Notes on Crimson Clover sowing until August 1 and alfalfa availability from Winchester Seed Co. Buckwheat sowing window mentioned.
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McIlwee
Livery Barn
Winchester Seed Co
Bulgars Indemnity Will Be Divided Among Nations
Paris dispatch says Roumania and Serbia receive the greater portion of more than a billion francs in indemnity demanded under the Bulgarian peace terms. The Excelsior notes the remainder will go to Greece as talks near completion.
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Paris
Roumania
Serbia
Excelsior
Greece
Big British Coal Strike Ends After Turbulent Weeks
London reports a quarter of a million coal miners ending a strike that threatened to halt industrial activity. The settlement was announced today closing a major labor dispute with widespread economic impact noted across industries.
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London
Cow Shipped From Salem Faces Harrowing Railway Delay
A valuable cow valued at 250 dollars was shipped from Bowman farm to Dr B E Powers of Vaucluse Virginia but suffered crate confinement as it moved between Salem Riverton Strasburg Washington and Harrisonburg over several days. The crate remained sealed with the animal unable to drink or lie down until a railroad worker briefly milked the beast. Investigations are urged to determine responsibility for the mistreatment.
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Dr. Powers
Vaucluse
Harrisonburg
Bowman
Salem
BE. B. Powers
Frederick County
Riverton Junction
Southern
Strasburg Junction
Winchester
Washington
Dance Tomorrow Night at Rouss Hall
War Camp Community Service hosts a free dance for returned service men including soldiers sailors and marines at Rouss Hall from 8 30 to 11 30 tomorrow night. All are welcome.
Showalter's Drug Store Open All Day Sunday
Showalter's Drug Store will be open Sunday July 27 from 9 a m to 9 p m. All other drug stores will be closed.
Revival Interest Grows at Mount Pleasant Church
Mount Pleasant Va July 25 The revival at Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church grows in interest each night Evangelist W D Mitchell leads preaching and the choir Good singing marks the services Sunday schedule includes a 11 am sermon for parents and children 3 pm men’s service and 8 pm all inclusive service Everyone is invited and the meetings are described as very helpful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant United
Old Colonial Inns Closed By Dry Law
Philadelphia notes wartime prohibition shuttering historic inns. The General Wayne Inn on Montgomery Pike, opened 1704 as Wayside Inn, served as Mad Anthony Wayne HQ and polling place for two decades. Turk's Head Inn at West Chester also closed, once visited by Washington and Lafayette.
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Philadelphia
General Wayne
Montgomery Pike
Anthony Wayne
West Chester
General Washington
Lafayette
Colonel Paylor
Washington
Death of Clarke County Physician Dr Wilton R Stuart
Stricken suddenly at his White Post home the prominent Clarke county physician Dr Wilton R Stuart died within hours. He died after a paralytic stroke while tending the sick and was 64. He leaves brothers and a sister and was beloved for lifelong service to the needy. Funeral at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post with interment beside the church cemetery. He practiced in Clarke county since graduation from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore.
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Wilton R. Stuart
Clarke County
White Post
Harness
Stuart
Roger
Boyce
E. C. Stuart
Winchester
Robert. Randolph
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
Giles B. Palmer
C. O. Dearmont
John C. Lee
George W. Lee
Joseph S. Denny
Newton Robinson
J. H. Funkhouser
Wilton B. Stuart
John R. Stuart
Rosalie Grymes
Dr. Stuart
Charles L. Stuart
Frank M. Stuart
William F. Stuart
Alexandria
Rose Thomas
Darkesville
Berkeley County
W. Va
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
Baltimore
Widower Granted Marriage License After Parental Consent
A widower aged 18, Philip Martin Haun, was initially refused a marriage license due to being a minor. His father George L. Haun consented, and with verification from the bride’s brother that she was of legal age, the license was issued to Miss Elizabeth Belle Fletcher of Frederick County, the daughter of Wesley Fletcher. The couple’s early life and the widower’s late wife’s death during influenza are noted.
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Philip Martin Haun
Haun
Stephens City
George L. Haun
Papa Haun
Elizabeth Belle Fletcher
Rappahannock
Wesley Fletcher
Frederick
Shenandoah
Clerk Wanted At Star Office
Advertisement seeks a competent young lady for a clerk position with good wages. Applicant must write in own hand and attend strictly to business. Apply in person to DPM c/o Star Office. Also notes a lost brown folding purse with $32.40 and a liberal reward offered at Star Office. WANTED buyers over 16 years at Crystal Confectionery.
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DPM
Care Star Office
Brown
Crystal Confectionery
Corn disease quarantine in northwestern Massachusetts
Fifty three towns in northwestern Massachusetts were quarantined to prevent sale or shipment of corn. The district is infected with the European corn borer, per the state commissioner of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Massachusetts
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Wilson Pays Secret Morning Visit To War Chief Baker
President Wilson made an unscheduled visit to Secretary of War Baker in the State War and Navy Building just before noon. He left the White House covertly and did not notify White House staff before crossing the street.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
War Baker
War
Navy
White House
Sale of Emswiler Lot Near Berryville Pike
An item announces the sale of the Emswiler Lot along Berryville Pike near the city before the court house tomorrow. Also notes a new electric carbonator for better soft drinks and a Roan mare for sale with fifty sheep offered by A A Robinson of White Post Virginia.
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Berryville Pike
City
Court House
Showalter's Drug Store
A. A. Robinson
White Post
Community Dance for Returning Service Members Planned
War Camp Community Service arranged a free dance for returning soldiers sailors and marines from 9 30 to 11 30 tomorrow in Rouss Hall Virginia Valley official John Matheney in charge announced no charges for dancing or refreshments and funds cover all expenses local people urged to cooperate with sympathy.
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War Camp Community Service
Rouss Hall
John Matheney
Virginia Valley
Colombian Treaty 70 to Be Considered Next Week
Washington July 25 The foreign relations committee plans to take up the U S Colombian treaty next week with ratification expected. The treaty provides for paying Colombia 25 million dollars for damages from the American acquisition of the Panama Canal as urged by the State Department.
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Washington
United States
Colombia
Panama Canal
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
State Department
Croatian Troops Form a Republic Amid Turbulent Claims
The Associated Press reports Croatian troops proclaimed a republic amid dispute over Zagreb and Agram as the capital. Forces reportedly fraternize with Hungarian soldiers at several points amid political tension and military realignments.
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Agram
Trurty Kill ed in Heights at Marburg
Violent combat Tuesday evening at Marburg thirty six miles south southeast of Gratz left thirty dead and many wounded as a garrison portion revolted over demobilization amid broader discontent in the area.
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Gratz
Marburg
Chicago Carmen Demand Increase
Chicago July 26. Efforts to settle differences between 15 000 street car and elevated ride workers and company heads continue at a joint meeting with the State Public The men demand a wage increase of 37 cents an hour over the 48 cent base rate, time and a half for overtime, and an eight hour day.
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Chicago
State Public Utility Commission
Germans Up to Old Tricks Again
Six Germans from Cologne Berlin and other cities were arrested by army intelligence officers here to night in an alleged plot to defraud the government of millions of marks by eliminating competition at auctions of wrong supplies. Raymond J Mattison recently discharged from Camp Dix NJ returns home to his parents after 22 months in service. Henry and Bozzella have returned from an extended visit to Buffalo and New York City.
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Thesariated Press
Coblesy
Cologne
Berlin
Anny
Raymond J. Mattison
Camp Dix
D. S. Mattison
Misces Thesia and
Bozzella Henry
Buffalo
New York City
Senate Delays French Pact Presentation After Tour
President Wilson postpones submission of the defensive treaty with France to the Senate until after a national tour. An explanatory address will accompany the treaty when presented. No comment on yesterday's charter reading or alleged violation of the Versailles pact provisions.
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Washington
Wilson
France
Senate
White House
American Siberia expedition aims to protect railroad system
Secretary Wilson told the Senate the U S military expedition in Siberia seeks mainly to guard and operate the Siberian railroad and to provide relief by delivering arms and supplies to the Russian people. He said there is no intention to interfere with Russian sovereignty.
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Associated Press
Washington
Summer Apples Wanted For Grain Nadie Cyberland Valley
Wanted buyers seek summer apples all kinds and quantities. Price details available at the Grain Nadie Cy berland Valley Depot in Witt Virginia. Contact Sam Haines by phone 419 for arrangements.
Electric railways face leak that may worsen Yates adequacy
A federal electric commission briefing cited an upward leak threatening to worsen existing conditions in Conway Pennsylvania as authorities weigh the impact on the electric system. The report notes potential shortcomings in current infrastructure and the need for additional measures.
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Associated Prona
Washington
Electria
Ralwaya
Coats
Yates
Conway, Jr
Pennsylvania
Electrie
Insurance ad urges car owners to secure full policies
A scrambled insurance notice encourages vehicle owners to obtain complete coverage including fire theft and full liability. It warns against delays and mentions millage and embankment risks while urging immediate consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Foreign Commerce Bill Is Approved
Col Harte and his crew of four men traveled by Martin bomber around the rim of the States. Their machine left Mineola at 8:26 this morning and arrived in Augusta at 1:05 this afternoon marking a notable leg of their journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Harte
Martin
Mineola
Insurance ad for wheat protection by Hansbrough and Carter
An insurance advertisement offering fire and lightning coverage for wheat across farms with low rates. Hansbrough and Carter provide loans and real estate services alongside the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance
Imperial princes to tour Britain and France for inspection
Three brothers-in-law of Emperor Yoshihita, Princes Kitashakawa Asaka and Hiecashi Kuni, will visit Britain and France for military inspection. They plan a three year stay abroad. An introductory photo event at Jolliffe's Studio is announced with free pictures for children under five on Saturday July 26.
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TOKIO
Associated Press
Yoshihita
Britain
France
Kitashakawa
Asaka
Hiecashi Kuni
Jolliffe
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EEPS
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