Goethals Ordered to Proceed With Merchant Fleet
Washington reports cost plus 10 percent profit as the basis for steel pricing in the proposed U S merchant fleet. friction between General Goethals and the Federal Shipping Board grows over contract signings as the president studies a plan to empower him to seize steel and set prices. Goethals says he will act on orders to build the fleet, with $500 million appropriated for ships and possible presidential designation of who spends it.
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Washington
United States
George W. Goethals
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Federal Shipping Board
William Dunn
Wilson
Geeethals
Goethals
General Goethals
Denmen
Congress
Dr J L McBrien To Speak On Community Cooperation
Dr J L McBrien United States Bureau of Education extension agent will lecture tonight at 8:30 in Handiey Library auditorium on community cooperation for regional development. He is a strong speaker with government experience and the talk, free to all, aims to be accessible.
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J. L. McBrien
United States Bureau of Education
Handiey Library
McBrien
Hig
Villa planning two big attacks on Chihuahua City Torreon
An impend ing attack by Villa on Chihuahua City and Torreon is the interpretation of orders to cut railroad connections. A courier from Villa's headquarters north west of Santa Rosalie carried the orders to Villa agents in El Paso. Villa is expected to move on Torreon once leaders arrive from lower Mexico.
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el Paso
Tex
Villa
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Santa Rosalie
Mexico
Final Frederick County draft roll includes young men from Stephens City
The final installment of Frederick County registrants for the selective draft on June 5 lists Adams Ray Miller through Carr William Harrison from Stephens City Precinct with many family names among the entries. The lengthy roll includes Armstead Frank Brill James Arthur Barley Miller Stickley Brill Robert Lee Barley James Ordner Brill Charles Edw Barr Eugene Evan Burner Walter Henry Cornwell William Jonas Craig Luther Miller Cline Carl P. Carper Wart Arthur Carter Walter McCormick Cooley Charles OFerrale Carbaugh Mary Mac Carbaugh Charles Frederick Clatterbuck Ollie Arthur Carbaugh George Abraham Cline Harry Glenn Conner Livya Newton Cafferty Peter James Carper Lacy Allen Colvin Charles Marcellus Carbaugh Norman Lemley Campbell James Norman Curry George Washington colored Curry Walter Dearmont colored Carr William Harrison.
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Ollie Arthur Carbaugh
George Abraham Cline
Harry Glenn Conner
Livya Newton Cafferty
Peter James Carper
Lacy Allen Colvin
Charles Marcellus Carbaugh
Norman Lemley Campbell
James Norman Curry
George Washington
Colored Curry
Walter Dearmont
Colored Carr
William Harrison
Wedded Amidst June Flowers
One of the prettiest weddings of the summer united Miss Grace Byrd Pine and Mr. James Worth Hott at the Pine home 511 Fairmont avenue. More than 130 guests from Winchester Frederick County and West Virginia attended as Clara Hott played a wedding march and Rev. F M Richardson officiated.
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Miss
Grace Pine
Mr. Worth Hott
Grace Byrd Pine
James Worth Hott
Albert Pine
Fairmont Avenue
Winchester
Frederick County
West Virginia
Maryland
Clara Hott
Dayton
Horace Hott
F. M. Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Correction notice for Liberty Bond subscribers list
The Star prints a correction noting that two subscribers were omitted from the Liberty Loan list Mrs Georgia Bryan Conrad and Mr J It ther Maphis are now listed. Also an employment ad seeks a reliable young man as Saturday only collector with references. Location Shenandoah Valley National Bank is mentioned.
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the Star
Liberty Loan
Georgia Bryan Conrad
J. Itther Maphis
Great Crusade Against White Slavery Planned by Police
The police, aided by reform groups, outline a major drive against white slavery after Ruth Cru ger, 18, was found murdered under a bicycle shop floor. Detectives will target underground basements where many missing girls are believed trapped and killed.
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Wire To the Star
New York
Ruth Cruger
Winchester Democrats Name City Nominees in Primary
At a Winchester Democratic meeting W T Barr and J Luther Maphis were declared unopposed nominees for city treasurer and commissioner of the revenue, Adam Forney for city sergeant, with primary August 7 and deadlines set for filing names. The committee allows deposits to be refunded and orders all candidates to file by July 1. Dr H H McGuire chaired. W Nelson Page led as secretary.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Winchester
W. T. Barr
J. Luther. Maphis
Adam Forney
H. H. McGuire
R. L. Omps
Boyd R. Richards
House of Delegates
W. Nelson Page
Friendship Fire Company Plans Hagerstown Trip
The Friendship Fire Company will meet Tuesday night to finalize plans for a Fourth of July trip to Hagerstown. The annual Cumberbrand Valley Firemen’s Association convention will be held there, with a large celebration expected. The company will travel with its bands horses and hose wagon and all 148 uniforms are expected to be worn. Members unable to attend may send their uniform to the engine house for redistribution.
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Friendship Fire Company
W Hagerstown
Cumberbrand Valley Firemen’s Association
Special Insurance Against Hail on Fruit and Grain
Hansbrough and Carter offer hail insurance for fruit and grain. Contact June dates 16 18 20 23 for details and rates.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Wilson Appeal To Sunday Schools
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School plans a patriotic Sunday on July 24 to boost Red Cross work. A special collection will be taken for the Red Cross as part of the observance. President Wilson urges officers and teachers to give unstintingly in the nation’s hour of need.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilson
Red Cross
Sunday Schools of America
United States
American Red Cross
J. Woodrow, Wilson
Food conservation drive aims for two billion saved yearly
Hoover announces a nationwide plan to save two billion dollars worth of food in twelve months through a massive publicity program. A July campaign starts with Food Saving Sunday led by 200000 clergy and includes pictures, lectures, posters, and ads. Women nationwide will be enrolled in a pledge to follow Food Administration directions in household management.
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Washington
United States
Food Administration
Herbert C. Hoover
Notion
Liberty Loan
Hoover
America
Council of National Defense
United States Food Administration
Need More Men for U. S. Army
Recruiting Officer Grove reports War Department orders for more men to fill gaps across branches. Secretary of War says 5,000 recruits needed to complete infantry and field artillery regiments and 25,000 more to sustain 200,000 war strength. 70,000 to be trained. Cattle prices listed follow.
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Grove
United States Army
Winchester
War Department
Eastern Department
Governor's Island
New York
Secretary of War
Cavalry
Engineers
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Regular Army
Spnce
Rder
Navy League Contributors for War Relief Effort
A list of individuals and amounts contributed to the Navy League for buying yarn to knit garments for American sailors. Names include Mrs J B Ames, Mrs W A Baker, Miss Lily Baker, Mrs Logan Fay, Mrs George Lafayette Washington, Mrs J A Richard, Mr Roy Stephenson, Miss Clara Wood, and others with contributions ranging from 1 to 38 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Relief Association
Navy League
J. B. Ames
W. A. Baker
Julian Baker
Lily Baker
Ida Baker
Minnie Baker
R. E. Byrd, Jr
Chapline
Russell Cather
Ida Cather
Molmes Conrad
Augusta Conrad
Logan Fay
Mary C. Glass
Good and Company
Lewis Hyde
Marry Kern
Herbert Larrick
M. M. Lynch
Lucien Lupton
C. F. Massey
Hunter McGuire
Hugh McCulloch
Virginia Norton
George FE. Norton
Misses Norton
Abney Payne
Frances Page
J. A. Richard
James Russell
Nina Shepard
Earnest Appeal for Red Cross
An editorial plea urges support for the Red Cross highlighting its unique role in wartime relief. It argues the organization preserves humanity in destruction and notes local volunteers plan to aid by sending personnel to the front.
First Seashore Excursion Schedule Set
The first C V R R Seashore Excursion of the season will run Thursday June 21. Trains leave Winchester at 7 25 a m. Rates to Atlantic City and South Jersey resorts 650. To Asbury Park and North Jersey resorts 850. Tickets valid sixteen days. Additional trips listed July 5 19 August 2 16 20.
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C. V. R. R. Seashore
Winchester
Atlantic City
South Jersey
Asbury Park
North Jersey
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quoted 2.65 dollars and corn 2.20 dollars after the close. Sheep and lambs section notes choice fat sheep per pound 7 and 8, fair sheep 6, spring lambs fat 16.
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Baltimore
Military Rites for Dead Youth in Virginia
The body of Joseph W. Wigginton of Company I Second Virginia Infantry was laid to rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery after drowning in the Shenandoah near Front Royal. Military honors were given by local comrades, an escort, and a firing squad, with Taps by Bugler Morgan Anderson and a solemn grave-side ceremony at United Brethren Church.
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Joseph W. Wigginton
Second
Virginia Infantry
Shenandoah River
Overall
Page County
Old Lutheran Graveyard
Mount Hebron
Front Royal
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Morgan Anderson
Boyce
Snapp
Reed
Eagle
Parsons
Lauck
Curtis
Grim
Hughes
Coble
Kidwell
Kennedy
Ruskell
Boycé
Henry
Legg
Junk man’s will leaves all to his wife in admission to probate
The last will of Harry Schindler, Winchester junk dealer, dated May 16 during his final illness, leaves all to his widow. The will was admitted to probate in Hagerstown Maryland and witnessed by Dr. I. M. Wertz and Max Ruben.
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Harry Schindler
Winchester
Hagerstown
Schindler
I. M. Wertz
Max Ruben
S. V. A. Boys Win Honors at VMI
Peyton Marshall son of Mr and Mrs William C C Marshall of this city was named first captain the highest cadet office at the Virginia Military Institute last week the order read at finals Fred R Scott named fifth orderly sergeant and F O Blecher and J D Yancey named corporals Four Shenandoah Valley Academy boys received honors Scott and Blecher were commended for studies especially mathematics
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Peyton Marshall
William CC. Marshall
Jcrty
Virginia Military Institute
Fred R. Scott
F. O Bletcher
J. D. Yancey
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Scott
Blecher
Liberty Loan subscriptions push past $800 million
Washington officials report progress tabulating Liberty Loan subscriptions with over-subscriptions already at 800 million dollars and a potential to exceed 900 million. Some circles attempted to sell certificates short to depress price but failed at the outset. Government legal officials seek to identify those responsible for the effort, viewed as possibly aiding Germany.
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United States
Liberty Loan revival eyed with September issue
Financiers and officials expect the next Liberty Loan to be issued in September with bonds selling at a premium. A margin of nearly $1,000 is set for those who missed the first loan, and bonds are printed and ready for delivery, reducing the need for aggressive sales tactics.
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Disa Eesped Iniiulk
Wooden huts for American troops in France
Paris reports a vast wooden city rising in France to shelter American expeditionary force troops. American engineers survey coastlines for a railroad line to speed supply transportation to the front, reflecting energetic efforts to establish shelter and logistics.
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Paris
France
Roszels and Popes Return From Lexington Finals
Dr and Mrs B M Roszel and Mr and Mrs R H Pope return from Lexington Virginia where they attended the finals of the Virginia Muildry Institute Dr Roszel pleased with the showing by the VY A Cadets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Roszel
R. H. Pope
Lexington
Virginia ‘Mu Ildry Institute
Roszel
8. VY. A
President Wilson Proclaims Red Cross Week 1917
The president proclaims the week ending May 25, 1917, as Red Cross week. He calls all Americans to serve and support relief for armed forces at home and abroad through the official Red Cross.
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Red Cross
Wilson
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Ship Board
Panama Canal
Margaret Alexander
Mary Tyler Duffy
Ellen Dickinson Thomas
Baltimore Sun
Feder County
Frederick Co
Stephens City Precinct
W. G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
H. C. Roover Wakes Appeal
U. S. Army
The
Company I
Joseph Wigginton
VY. M. I
Treagsary Department
Offi
Cials
Reao Red Cross
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