Health boards order city county quarantine for infantile paralysis
Winchester and Frederick county boards of health impose quarantine against Rockingham county and extend rules to prohibit children sixteen and under from attending moving pictures, carnivals, Sunday schools, churches, and gatherings. The measure targets isolating children to prevent disease spread with penalties for violations. The order takes effect today.
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Order of the
Winchester and
Frederick County Boards of Health
Rockingham County
Rockingham
Boards of Health
Health Board
Winchetter
Frederick County
Boards of Health of
Winchester
City of
County of
Frederick
Reorganization of War Duties Near Completion
Secretary of War Baker announced after a morning conference that the reorganization of duties will be completed shortly. He refused to detail changes and it is unclear if the move will meet congressional demands to remove buyers for the government from positions where they could purchase from their own firms.
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Washington
Baker
Council of National Defense
Congress
Carpenters Wanted for New Cold Storage Plant
Help wanted for construction of a new cold storage plant responsibilities include carpentry tasks. Apply to foreman in charge of construction. Location and start details are listed in the job notice.
Riots Break Out Again in Chester
Chester Pennsylvania August 27 dawn finds a city shocked by race violence as a white man and a negro are killed in street shootings. Police report 18 whites and blacks in hospital with several expected to die and 72 arrests as the jail fills. A small lost coin purse and rings are noted with a liberal reward offered at the Star office.
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The
Star
Chester
No Favoritism in Exemptions Policy Declared
Washington July 27 General Crowder announced a hands off policy on draft exemptions leaving decisions to local boards. He will not intervene in individual cases and will issue general rulings only for widespread applicability. Local boards should seek governor interpretation when needed and industrial exemption seekers should go to their district board.
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Washington
Crowder
Davis Statement on Virginia Residency in 1917 Letter
Richmond Virginia July 26 1917 Westmoreland Davis campaign committee cites Davis Virginian birth and life in Gloucester and Richmond plus education at VMI and University of Virginia for fairness in reply to The Star editorial. The letter asserts Davis resident of Loudoun County for fourteen years and requests correction.
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The
Star
Westmore
Davis
John ‘Gar
Pollard
New York City
Richmond
the Star
Winchester
Westmoreland Davis
Morriss
Gloucester County
Mississippi
Gloucester
Mr. Davis
Virginia Military Institute
University of Virginia
Loudoun County
State Farmers’ Institute
Westmoreland Davis Campaign Committee
Old Man Carranza On Last Legs Crisis Looms
Washington reports warn Carranza government near collapse as Luis Cabrera fails to organize a Mexico loan of one hundred million dollars. Railways struggle to run by day and a revolution is feared unless change occurs. Ambassador Fletcher’s White House briefing with President Wilson is cited.
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Carranza
Washington
Luis Cabrera
Mexico
Fletcher
Wilson
White House
Auto crash near Winchester injures Metzger and Van Meter
While returning from Shenandoah Valley a Martinsburg pike accident threw the car occupants into a corn field. Driver J S Metzger of Frostburg Md suffered a dislocated thumb and shoulder cuts, Miss Van Meter of Romney W Va injured with hip pain. both taken to Winchester for treatment after a rear tire blew.
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Shenandoah Valley
J. S. Metzger
Frostburg
Miss van Meter
Romney
W. Va
Martinsburg Pike
Winchester
Metager
Metzger
Hagerstown Junior Fire Co Forms Reel Team
At a special meeting in Hagerstown the Junior Fire Co decided to enter reel races to be held in Winchester in September. A committee including Mer Hoover M Saltzman W C Diehl Jr Wm Rice and Chas Shaffner was appointed to organize the team. Practice will likely start next week.
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Junior Fire Co
Hagerstown
Winchester
Mer Hoover
M. Saltzman
W._¢O. Diehl, Jr
Wm. Rice
Chas. Shaffner
Big M W A Picnic Planned for Middletown Virginia
The Big M W A picnic for Middletown Virginia is set for August 18 1917. Bids for stand ice cream pop watermelon lunch and confectionery will be received until August 1 1917. Amusement bid remains open to picnic day. Write or phone Clerk C E Wright for particulars.
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Middletown
Lightning Strikes Camp Maxwell Killing Three Soldiers
A thunderstorm at Camp Maxwell near Washington killed three soldiers and injured about a dozen others, many seriously. The storm set tents ablaze and the dead were reported with bodies burned black.
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Washington
Camp Maxwell
Notice on July 31 Renewal Deadline for Mail Subscriptions
July 31 is the last day to renew mail subscriptions at reduced rates. Renew now to secure the lower price offered by Yates.
Prices Paid Today in Baltimore Grain Markets
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot Wheat stood at 2.33 dollars and corn at 2.20 dollars. Local dealers offered 2.33 for the market price this afternoon.
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Baltimore
Fourth Annual Sunday School Convention at Welltown M. B. Church
The Fourth Annual Sunday School Convention of Stonewall District will be held at Welltown Missionary Baptist Church South. Thursday August 2, 1917. You are cordially invited to be present with us. COMMITTEE.
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Stonewall District
Welltown M.’ B
Wonderful trip through danger zone memories in wartime letter
Mrs Joseph L. Carson of Virginia reports letters from daughter Anna L. Carson assistant superintendent of Winchester Memorial Hospital sailing to France in June as Red Cross Army Nurse Corps member. Anna and sister Bella McNeill Carson describe sea voyage with Irish wit amid war, dancing on deck, strict blackout rules, and hope for London orders.
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Joseph L. Carson
Riverton
Anna L. Carson
Winchester Memories Hostptel
France
Red Cross
United States Army Nurse Corps
Bella McNeill Carson
Richmond
Miss Carson
New York
S. 8S
Liverpool
London
Carranza Threatens Seizure of Key Industries
In Mexico City on July 27 President Carranza warned of government control over mining cotton and oil if labor unrest spreads He said he would send a bill to Congress to authorize state management of paralyzed industries if suspensions continue Also included is an unrelated seed advertisement for H H Baker of Piccadilly Street.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Chamber of Deputies
Congress
Wheat storage and delivery offer from Winchester Milling Co
The Winchester Milling Corporation offers to buy ten thousand bushels of good wheat at Baltimore price or better, delivering options to their mill or a Baltimore and Ohio station in Frederick County. They will store wheat on exchange and provide 196 pounds of Crystal flour and 60 pounds of feed for five and a half bushels.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Frederick County
Protects Against Infantile Paralysis in Winchester and Frederick County
Winchester and Frederick county health boards impose a Rockingham county quarantine to curb infantile paralysis. No one sixteen or younger may enter Winchester or Frederick from Rockingham except direct passage. Clean Up Day begins Monday with civic carts to remove debris. no under sixteen at public gatherings.
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Wincheser
Frederick County
Rockingham
Perdon
Fire Company Receives Contributions for Motor Truck Fund
The Friendship Fire Company reports several substantial cash donations toward buying a motor fire truck. Acknowledged contributions include Mrs Georgie Bryan Conrad $5 H F Byrd $5 O L Jack $10 and R E Byrd $5.
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Friendship Fire Company
Georgie Bryan
Conrad
H. F. Byrd
O. L. Jack
R. E. Byrd
Limestone Land for Sale Near Winchester at 65 Per Acre
Real estate broker W. Li Fultz advertises 136 acres of virgin limestone land eight miles from Winchester with a new house and bored well. The property is priced at 65 dollars per acre, with urging to inspect before others snap up the bargain.
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Winchester
Ropa
W. Li Fultz
Wichester
Had More Liquor Than Law Allows
W. B. Adams of Gore was arrested by Sheriff Pannett on a charge of violating the Mapp prohibition law for possessing more liquor than allowed. A search of his store found seven quarts of whiskey. he posted bond for his appearance.
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W. B. Adams
Gore
Big
Lane
Pannett
Bond
Mrs Hummer Dies From Hemorrhage At Home Of Son
Mrs Caroline Hummer 67 wife of James R Hummer farmer died after a hemorrhage at 2 10 this morning at her son Alvin H Hummer’s home five miles from town on Bufflick road. She leaves four sons James M Gee W Alvin H and Charles E and four daughters C B Lege Ernest McDonald Hel mes Cadwethn ai and many Ritter siblings. Funeral at her son’s home Sunday at 10 led by Rev EB Brubaker and burial at Macedonia.
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Caroline Hummer
James R. Hummer
Alvin H. Hummer
Bufflick ‘Road
Mpa
Imer Wig
Caroline Ritter
Alfred’ Ritter
Fredérick County
EB. W. Brubaker
Methodiat Episcopal Church, South
Macedonia
Contributions For Soldiers Kits Readied From Local Donors
Mrs. M. M. Lynch lists additional contributions for comfort kits for soldiers of Company. Names include Mrs. Mary V. Zirkle one dollar Mrs A. M. Baker two dollars Mrs Baker fifty cents Mrs P. H. Reardon and others providing combs and miscellaneous items as part of the effort.
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M. M. Lynch
Soldiers of ‘Company
Mary V. Zirkle
A. M. Baker
Baker
P. H. Reardon
Alien Conscription Measure Advancing in Senate Panel
The Senate military committee, by an almost unanimous vote, recommended immediate adoption of Senator Chamberlain's plan to conscript resident aliens of military age, excluding Germans and their allies. The measure will be presented Monday and appears poised for quick approval without opposition.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Chamberlain
Mit
Wallace Accused of High Treason in Iowa Arraignment
Daniell H. Wallace, governor allied with the British army, faces arraignment in Ottumwa on high treason charges. A $2,500 bounty is placed on his head after U.S. marshals nabbed him in Davenport. Wallace helped organize the League of Humanity of conscientious objectors active against the war.
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Ottumwa
Towa
Daniell H. Wallace
United States
Wallace
Davenport
League of Humanity
Allogia Benefits From Late Defeats
Wire service report from Washington notes that Russian defeats reveal a need for discipline in the Russian army and government. Ambassador Francis reports Kerensky is gaining control and improving the situation. No comment on casualty figures. German pursuit into Russia is uncertain.
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Praneia
Washington
Russia
Francis
Petrograd
Francis de Bled
No Money to Pay Fire Department Faces Budget Gap
City council failed to include a $3000 fire department appropriation in the current year budget. City Manager Field says no funds available to cover monthly pay, forcing credit for new companies until council approves funding. Tonight's council session may approve the fire appropriation alongside other ordinances.
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Council
Field
Lost and Wanted Notices in Star Office Ad
Lost check for 642 dollars and more than 2 dollars in a money bag offered by H B Keckley and Co. Rye Wil wanted at highest market price. Reward at Star office with publication notes 28 1p 3t and 7 24 1p 5t.
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Star Office
Rye
Wil
H. B. Keckley and Co
Army Officers Deny Tale On Hindenburg Line Observation
Secretary of War Baker denies that American officers returning from France voiced belief the German line on the Western Front is impregnable. He says no member of the mission expressed such an opinion to reporters or colleagues. The mission's purpose was to study technical questions abroad.
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Hindenburg
Baker
France
Europe
Bers
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