Plans for coast artillery to remain infantry in France
The War Department reported that fear of coast German raids led to canceling plans to convert coast artillery units into provisional infantry for Pershing's American forces in France. Officials also denied British supply control for Pershing troops and noted first American contingent may operate south of St Quentin as a separate, independently supplied command with headquarters already established in that region.
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France
St. Quentin
General Pershing
Washington
Earny
War Department
Department
Pershing
United States
Europe
Atlantic
St. Quenein
Ceneral Pershing
Girls urged to join War Relief Unit No 5 meeting
All young girls over sixteen are invited to meet at Mrs. Holmes Conrad’s residence on Saturday June 23 at 10 30 a m. A fee of one dollar and ten cents is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Relief
Holmes Conrad
Reward for return of lost papers at 26 Rouss Ave
Found item description notes several one dollar bills a registration card and other papers. Reward offered. Return to Star Office or Jos B Newlin at 26 Rouss Ave. iptf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Jos
B. Newlin
Rouss Ave
Iptf
Hatl Special Insurance Against Hatch on Fruit and Grain
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance advertise specialized insurance against hatch on fruit and grain. See us for particulars. June 16 18 20 223 1p.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Put One Over On The Women
A letter from E. Virginia Smith in Winchester argues that men crafted prohibition to favor male privileges while restricting women. She condemns gender inequity, urges justice and mercy, and predicts future consequences for lawmakers who deny women equal rights under law.
Beck's Steam Bakery Ad Promotes Ice Cold Sodas
Keep cool at Beck's with sodas and ice creams in popular flavors served in a refreshing Place all our own make Beck's Steam Bakery Incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck’s Steam Bakery, Incorporated
Gripple Accused in Assault Over Dogs Conflict
Henry Quantz of South Winchester is charged with assaulting William Washington a colored cripple after a dogs incident near Quantz residence. Washington says he was attacked while walking with whitewash brushes. witnesses say Quantz struck him and tried further blows as onlookers intervened. A police court hearing is set for this afternoon before Justice Fultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Quantz
South Winchester
William Washington
Justice Fultz
Quantz
Washington
Quantiz
Ife
Newspaper Publishers Object to War Tax Proposal
Members of the American Newspaper Publishers Association urged the Senate finance committee to drop a discriminatory war tax on newspapers and magazines. They warned the proposed 5 percent tax on net profits over 4000 and higher second class mail rates could force hundreds of papers to go out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pubblishers” Association Today
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Sion
Simmons
United States
Suit Filed Over Arrest Following Bull Theft Case
Ernest B. Kitchen faced a five thousand dollar damages suit filed by W. Roy Stephenson in circuit court after a magistrate dismissed his theft charge against Joseph J. Ginn. Kitchen claimed the bull strayed and was advertised as estray, while Ginn argued ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest B. Kitchen
Joseph J. Ginn
W. Roy Stephenson
Kitchen
Mr. Ginn
New Records for Commerce Set Up Washington
The Department of Commerce reports May exports at 551 million dollars and imports at 281 million dollars, with a May year total of 6.183 billion in exports and 2.609 billion in imports, the largest on record despite submarine activity.
Treasurer Barr Will Receive Fund
Treasurer William T. Barr has been receiving donations toward the Red Cross this week. The Star will announce contributors from time to time in its columns. Sugar sells for $7.75 per 100 pounds at Brill and Righter’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Barr
Red Cross
The
Star
Brill and Ripter’s
Farm bargains on 165 acres with limestone land and orchard
Advertisement offers 165 acres near Winchester with running water, a food house, a fair barn, and 14 to 20 year old orchards priced at $110 per acre. Additional parcels include 100 and 200 acre tracts with streams, improvements, and orchards priced from $80 to $200 per acre. Also a 1/4 acre lot in Winchester priced at $1700 and a lost purse notice with reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonchester
Winchester
Station
Valley Pike
Waincheter
Women of Today Better Off Than Women of Old
An essay arguing that modern women enjoy rights denied in the past. It cites biblical primacy, compares religions, and notes historic oppression of women from ancient to modern times. It references Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and comments on marriage and law. Continuous excerpt ends with a note of continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siofers
Lords of Creation
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Pandora
Winchester Urges Red Cross Fund Drive
The article urges Winchester and Frederick County residents to exceed a five thousand dollar Red Cross quota, noting nearby towns surpassed their goals. It emphasizes sacrifice by soldiers and civilians and asks everyone to contribute within two days to support the sick and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airginia
Mage Geers
Red Cross
Frederick County
Winchester
Udta
Turn Tables On The Prosecutor At Police Court
W M S Sirbaugh faced assault charges by John Nick Pappas owner of a North Main Street restaurant. Pappas was acquitted of the assault, while warrants were issued against Sirbaugh for obtaining money under false pretenses by forged checks. Sirbaugh was arrested after leaving the police station as warrants were served.
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John Nick Pappas
John Dillis
North Main Street
Pappas
Sirhaugh
Sirbaugh
Main Street
Neville
Death of Mrs Fries's Aunt Annie Custer in Martinsburg
Mrs Lewis Fries of North Hrad dock street Winchester learns of the death of her aunt Miss Annie B Custer who died at her niece Mrs Thomas H Wobbday home in Martinsburg after a brief illness heart trouble. Custer a longtime United Brethren Church member born near Inwood leaves two brothers Charles and Jacob and a son of the late Reuben Custer. Soot rites set Sunday at the late home then interment in Gerrardstown after services at Church of Christ with Rev Settle officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Fries
North Hraddock Street
Winchester
Annie B. Custer
Thomas H. Wobday
Martinsbore
Miss Custer
Inwood
Reuben Custer
Taylor Edwards
Gerrardstown
United Brethren Church
Tizzie Bailey
Virginia Avenue
Mesers
Charles Custer
Faulkner Avenue
Jacob Custer
Frot Settle
Church of Christo
Grerrardstown
Woman Charged With Abusive Act In Winchester Case
Mary Rhodes a colored woman faced a warrant for arrest charged with abusing Mrs. Bethel Miller a white woman in Northeast Winchester. Hearing set before Justice Baltz this afternoon.
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Mary Rhodes
Bethel Miller
Winchester
Junstier Laltz
Ccouired Namken
Bias
Acquittals in Williamsport Theft Case and Hotel Misconduct
Mettauley of Winchester was arrested this week in this city and taken to Williamsport Maryland on a warrant charging theft of automobile accessories from his former employer. William J Taylor, Williamsport hotel and garage owner, was acquitted in police court there yesterday morning. Justice Bitner dismissed the case against McCauley for lack of evidence. McCauley returned to Winchester, and his attorney Scott M Wolfinger plans a civil suit against Taylor for false arrest and imprisonment.
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O. M. Mettauley
Winchester
Williamsport
Long
Hinkg
William J. Taylor
Justice Bitner
McCauley
McCautley
Atttorney
Scott M. Wolfinger
Taylor
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
After the Baltimore wholesale markets closed, spot wheat stood at 2.45 dollars and corn at 1.81 and a half. Local dealers offered 2.00 dollars for wheat after the market close.
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Baltimore
Resolutions on Peaty of Miss Shepard Mourn Winchester Loss
The Winchester Association notes the death of Miss Nena Sheppard, longtime secretary and treasurer. Members express sorrow and deep sympathy, praising her devotion, loyalty, and unselfish service to the association and its welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nena Shepard
Winchester
U-Boat Sunk After Rapid Torpedo Attack
An American submarine reportedly destroyed a German U-boat one day out from base as it fired a sequence of torpedoes. The first torpedo missed by feet, the second hit and damaged the periscope, the third struck water. A French cruiser joined the scene and fired as the submarine submerged.
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Cubmye-St Read
Suffragettes Detained After Picketing Russian Mission
In Washington on June 23 suffragists disrupted the Russian mission steps, shouting at President Wilson and Etha Root. Miss Mabel Vernon of New York and Miss Florence Youmens of Minnesota were arrested and handed to District police. At the White House two more suffragists, Mrs. Lawrence Lewis of Philadelphia and Miss Glynds Greiner of Baltimore, were detained after a brief confrontation.
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Washington
Wilson
Etiha Root
House Wing
Capitol
Ambassador Bakhmestieff
Mabel Vernon
New York City
Florence Youmens
Minnesota
White House
Wilken
The
United States
Lawrence Lewis
Philadelphia
Ginyds Greiner
Baltimore
Greiner
John Kr. Greiner
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Russia
Stevens Railroad Commission
Navy to commandeer oil and coal under wartime policy
Secretary Daniels told the Senate public lands committee that the government may seize all oil and coal or set price controls. He defended naval decisions to build ships and warned of shifting policy if oil supplies run short. Also notes a Fort Loudoun War Relief meeting June 26 at 10 20 am with a $1 fee for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wire To the Star
Washington
Daniels
Navy Department
Senate Public Lands
Naval Air
California
Navy
Groeesels
Daniels Fetier
Mobil Thres
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Staff
JU. S
Wire
Editor of
E. Virginia Smith
Beck’s
Gripple
Ternoon
Auit
Ernest Kitchen
Department of Commerce
Barr
Rho Paes
Everglades
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Steven Strolls
Nemo
Noiaimechester
W. M. S. Sirbaugh
W. M.S. Sirbaugh
Annie Custer
Martinsboro
Washington Decoratines Company
Washington Decorating Co
South Main St
Millville
Office of
Northern Virginia Power Co
Flanner
Capitol Steps
C. Mi. Mgauley
Washington County
Central
Cumberland Valley Independent Telephone Company
Gladys Gresser
Fort Loudoun
War Relief Association
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