Winchester Gas Rate Hike Favored by City Council
The Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company seeks higher rates before the State Corporation Commission. A council resolution supported the increase, arguing rising costs from coal, lime, wages, and materials justify a raise to sustain gas production.
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Winchester
State Corporation Commission
Win
James B.el
Sion
Russell
Ould Commission
Corporation Commission
Baetjer
Winchester Gas and Electric Light Company
Evening Star
Cabinet of China Resigns in a Body
The cabinet resigns collectively amid pressures from the popular movement against pro Japanese officials. President Hsu Shih Chang has signaled he may also quit the presidency of the republic.
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China
Associated Press
Peking
Hsu Shih Chang
Chinese Republic
Flight Over Pacific Teased By Navy Plans
Secretary Daniels said the Navy contemplates a trans Pacific flight with a lighter craft once a modern dirigible can be built. He warned that House committee cuts to 1920 aviation funds to 15 million would halt the plan and leave the American navy idle after the recent trans Atlantic achievement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Navy Department
Naval Aviation
House Aval Affairs
Comittee
Ammerican
Temperatures To Be About Normal This Week
Washington reports weather predictions for the coming week indicate temperatures will be about normal. The forecast, issued today, suggests seasonal norms with no extreme heat or cold expected.
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The
Associated Press
Washington
the Weather
Bids Sought for Erection of One Room Schoolhouse
Bids for building a one room schoolhouse at Dick's near Reynold's Store are invited by the Gainesboro District School Board and Superintendent Leslie D. Kline. Entries due June 28 at noon. Plans and specs available at the Superintendent's office, Rouss Avenue, Winchester Virginia. Lost keys noted with reward at Star office. Items for sale include a refrigerator beds rockers and more at 308 S Market Street.
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Dick's
Reynold’s
Gainesboro
Rouss Avenue
Winchester
Leslie
D. Kline
Davenport
S. Market Street
Italian Mob Fixes Prices To Suit Self
Disorders in Specia spread from Thursday as crowds sacked shops. The mob seized hats shoes and provisions and diverted wines and olive oil to the people. Once pillaging ceased the mob controlled the market and forced merchants to sell at prices set by the crowd.
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Associated Press
Rome
Specia
Victory Bonds and Bank Call at Shenandoah Bank
Victory Bonds subscribers urged to settle at the bank as the Shenandoah Valley National Bank promotes a third annual banquet tickets via the chamber on June 12. A Bell telephone ad offers high class auto service and a reward is posted for a lost red Crown bicycle with bell and light at 117 S Washington Street.
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Victory Bonds
Shenandoah Valley National
Chamber
B. N. Anderson
Bell Phone
S. Washington Street
Germans Given Two Days to Sign Peace Terms
Paris dispatches report German delegates have two days to reply to revised peace terms to be presented soon. If they refuse to sign, a halt in armistice could trigger resumption of hostilities on June 21. Plenary sessions and altered labor covenant plans add to prevailing optimism about German acceptance.
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Associated Press
Paris
Associated Powers
Germany
French journalist Routier sentenced to death
Gaston Routier, a prominent French journalist, was today condemned to death by martial court for imparting military intelligence to the enemy. He was accused of conspiring with German agents in Spain to start a French language paper aiding German propaganda during the war. An arrest order was issued in October 1917 but had not been reported until now.
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Associated Press
Paris
Gaston Routier
Equil Martial
Routier
Spain
Citizens' Committee Seeks 50 Boy Scout Associates
Winchester and Frederick county residents are urged to join as associate members of the national Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The appeal cites requests from President Wilson, ex‑President Taft, Governor Davis, W G McAdoo, Theodore Roosevelt, and Charles M Schwab. Enroll at the Chamber of Commerce or Handley Library by midnight.
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National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Winchester
Frederick County
Wilson
Taft
Davis
W. G McAdoo
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles M. Schwab
Chamber of Commerce
Handley Library
Citizens’ Committee
Winchester officers and soldiers urged to send service details
A historical notice requests every officer, soldier, and sailor at Winchester to forward their full name, address and rank including company to C Verdon Eddy at the Virginia War History Commission, The Handley Library.
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Winchester
C. Verdon Eddy
Virginia War History Commission
Handley Library
Weekend early closing notice for baker and grooper houses
Beginning Saturday June 14 the Wholesale Houses of Baker and Co and T. J. Grooper and Sons will close at 1 PM on Saturdays only.
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Baker & CO
T. J. Grooper & Sons
Whitlock Narrates Belgium's War Time Tragedy in His Belgium
Review of Brand Whitlock's Belgium depicts the German invasion and massacres at Louvain and Dinant, the Belgian sufferings, and the U S relief effort led by Hoover. The piece praises Whitlock's factual account from Brussels in August 1914 and notes the armistice context.
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Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Rand Whitlock
Mr. Whitlock
Brussels
Antwerp
Louvain
Satan
Dinant
Whitlock
United States
Mr. Hoover
Strikes Reported Failing to Disrupt Telegraph Service
Western Union and Postal officials say the commercial telegraph strike is failing as traffic remains normal. In Louisville 400 operators and 900 electrical workers were warned of a Monday walkout, while Chicago reports union gains and broader actions to pressure railroad telegraphers to withhold messages.
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Associated Press
New York
Petey ‘Thomas
Commercial Telegraphers of America
Western Ion and Postal Companies
Louisville
International Brotherhood of Bilectrical Workers
Chicago
Western Union
Eure
Army motor trucks to cross continent
Army motor trucks to make a first trans continental run starting in Washington in July. The 47 to 60 day trip will end in San Francisco with detours along the Lincoln Highway where the itinerary is not yet final.
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Washington
Army
San Franciseo
Poles Must Not Be Stopped Says Foch
Marshal Foch sent an ultimatum to the German government demanding the immediate continuation of Polish troop movements across Germany. Berlin had ordered trains carrying Polish troops halted several days ago, according to Spa dispatches.
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Problenz
Germany
Marshal Foch
Spa
Berlin
Better Opportunity Fund From War Savings Stamps
A wartime notice advises investors to take interest coupons from Liberty bonds maturing June 15 and reinvest them in War Savings Stamps to create a Better Opportunity fund. War Savings Stamps yield higher interest than most Liberty loans, except the fifth.
Potomac Mfg to Locate in Winchester Recruiting at Chamber
Girls sought as representatives for Potomac Manufacturing Co to locate in Winchester will appear at the Chamber of Commerce on June 28 14 and 18 to discuss wages and work. Call on those days for steady employment details. Public sale of toll house and lot near town on Martinsburg turnpike listed. House on N Braddock St for 6200 dollars. Fresh cows and springers wanted by M E Conner through McKees Livery.
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Potomac Mfg. CO
Winchester
Chamber OF Commerce
Martinsburg
Vickers Vimy Embarks Atlantic Flight From Newfoundland
The Vickers Vimy biplane began its trans Atlantic voyage from St Johns Newfoundland at 4 13 pm Greenwich time. Captain Jack Alcock, a British pilot, and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown, an American navigator, comprise the crew.
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Associated, Press
ST. Johns
N. F
Jack Alcock
Arthur Whitten Brown
Excursion Trains Limited to Minimum to Aid Soldiers
Washington June 14 Director General Hines ordered that railroad excursion and recreation use be reduced to an absolute minimum to avoid interfering with soldiers returning home. An exception allowed New York Central lines to run seventy coaches from New York to Toledo on July 4 for Willard Dempsey fight attendees.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hines
New York
Central Lines
Toledo
League supporters urge united effort for success
A London June 14 report notes speakers urging popular and zealous support to make the league a reality. Mentions Lord Renee the American and others as part of the discussion. A lost pocketbook with money and an Aut Hoente card offers a reward at B&O passenger depot. Ford automobile bus in good condition advertised for cheap. X care Star office.
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Associated London
Cuntien
Bert
Hal Wien
Per Grey
Lord Renee
Ford Automobile Bus
Care Star
Anti Prohibition Forces At Capitol Demonstration
Washington June date. Anti prohibition forces from cities composed largely of union men march to the Capitol for a Central Labor Union planned gathering. Special trains bring supporters as bands march through the city and officials expect a crowd up to 100000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cities. Com
Capitol
Central Labor Union
District of Columbia
Pastor Rev Charles Adey Preaches at First Baptist
The Rev Charles Adey will preach at 11 p m Sunday at First Baptist Church on The Voice Out of Cloud. Children's Day exercises are at 8 p m, Sunday school at 9 30 a m, and the young people's union at 7 p m.
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Charles Adey
First Baptist Church
Catholic Church Services Begin With Rev Father Galvin
The Rev Father Galvin of the Apostolic Mission House will celebrate masses tomorrow June 15 in the Church of the Sacred Heart at 7 30 and 10 30 am He will preach at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm.
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Father Galvin
Apostolic Mission House
Church of the Sacred Heart
Magistrate Krebs Resigns. Barton Named Police Court Justice
The Common Council in special session accepted the resignation of Magistrate F. H. Krebs as police court justice and elected Capt. R. T. Barton to complete the unexpired term. An earlier order in the Corporation Court had appointed Barton as police justice. St Paul’s A M E Church schedules services with preaching at 11 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Sunday school at 2:30 p.m., Rev. J. C. Parola, Pastor.
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Common Council
F. H. Krebs
R. T. Barton
Corporation Court
Barton
Polt
St. Paul's A. M. E
J. C. Parola
Dr Claxton Speaks on Education Opportunities in Winchester
Dr Claxton outlines opportunities in education for graduates and patrons of Winchester High School. The address, delivered by a noted commissioner, highlights school programs and community involvement.
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Claxton
Winchester
Prof Duffey's First Year Sees Success Despite Handicaps
A town school program honors Prof Duffey and students with a salutatory and valedictory by Ada Woore. The remarks celebrate morale, sacrifice, and ongoing growth in education, urging progress against illiteracy and highlighting community support for schooling and recreation.
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Duffey
Elbert Magruder
Ada Woore
Benner Kelly
Ward
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Pacife
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Aion
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Sudan
Kansas
Iptt
Winchester Seed Co
Brand
Lewisburg
Foo
Byron
F. S. Nadal
Greenbrier County
Nemo
Lhot
Compan
Army Motor Trucks
Foch
Aed
N. Braddock St
XX. Y. Z
M. E. Conner
McKwee
Noonan
Children’s Day Services
Catholic Church Services
Mise Woore
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