Peace signing delays and German mood in Paris talks
Paris reports no official word on Germany's peace treaty signing as leaders suspect delays to Saturday or Monday. Berlin mood runs hot with officials vowing defense of the army, while Belgium reparations plan is approved and Germany faces an ultimatum if delegation is late.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
France
Clemenceau
the of Deputies
Scapa Flow
Kiel
Berlin
Supreme Council of the
Peace Conference
Belgium
Weimar
Reuter’s, Ltd
Versailles
Scheidemann
London
Copenhagen
Philip Scheidemann
Kaiser
Amerongen
Holland
Bentinet Castle
Northwestern Grade to Begin Work Soon
Mr H F Byrd received a letter from State Highway Commissioner Coleman stating preparations for starting work on the Northwestern Grade are complete and actual construction will begin shortly. The tollgates will be removed after April first 1920 when the road becomes free. The highway commission plans to employ a force to rebuild the road and designate it as a federal road in this state section. West Virginia will continue improvements from the state line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
Coleman
State Highway Commission
West Virginia
De Valera Announces Irish Campaign Expands to Canada and Australia
President of the Irish Republic De Valera said Irish independence activities will extend beyond the United States to Canada and Australia. He noted strong sympathizers in those countries and plans to float a portion of the loan there as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
Australia
de Valera
Lost Handbag Between Winchester and Martinsburg
A gentleman’s black handbag containing clothing and bank books and papers of value to the owner was reported missing between Winchester and Martinsburg on June 22. A liberal reward is offered for the return of the item to Stephens City or Marshall, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Martinsburg
Stephens City
Marshall
Winchester Auto
Mrs Russell Injured in Winchester Home Accident
Mrs James B Russell wife of a Winchester financier slipped in her dining room fracturing her hip. Taken to Memorial Hospital the fracture was reduced by Dr Robt C Glass. She rests in hospital with her children from New York en route to visit. A lost gold wrist watch with initials C H G offers a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Russell
Winchester
South Washington Street
Russell
Memorial Hospital
Robt. McC. Glass
New York
James I. Russell
Marshall Russell
Gardner W. Brown
Dr. Wicker to Lead Evening Prayer Meeting
Rev. Dr. W. C. Wicker of Elon College North Carolina will lead the prayer meeting at the First Christian Church at 8 o clock this evening. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wicker
Elon College
North Carolina
First Christian Church
Couples Married In Hagerstown
Marriage licenses issued in Hagerstown Maryland list couples: Joseph S. McCarty and Minnie B. Marple from Winchester. Travitus Lowe of Shepherdstown with Ethel Clinton Mauck of White Post. Locke Pangle and Anna Fultz from Strasburg. Howard B. Plotner and Lillian Whitacre from Martinsburg.
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Hagerstown
Joseph S. McCarty
Minnie B. Marple
Winchester
Travitus Lowe
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Ethel Clinton Mauck
White Post
Locke Pangle
Anna Fultz
Strasburg
Howard B. Plotner
Lillian Whitacre
Martinsburg
Exiled Emperor Remains Out of Germany For Good
The text notes hopes of the emperor’s return fade as it becomes clear he is banished from Germany forever. It also mentions the former monarch resuming his daily routine of log sawing at the usual hour.
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Germany
Taking the bull by the horns ends in injuries for meat dealer
Edward Conner, a East Piccadilly street meat dealer, faced a young bull at a Cooper farm while inspecting cattle. He attempted to grab the bull by its short horns but slipped, was gored and pawed, and beaten off by bystanders with clubs. He left with a cut on the back of the head and body bruises but resumed work the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Conner
East Piccanilly Street
Mr. Conner
Mr. Corner
Goring
Hint
Nenr
Law Enforcement League Meeting at Braddock Street Church
A mass meeting of the Law Enforcement League will be held at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South at 8 o'clock Thursday evening June 26. Rev. David Hepburn of the Anti-Saloon League of America will discuss the current status of prohibition in Virginia and the nation. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Enforcement League
Braddock Street Methodist
Episcopal Church, South
David Hepburn
Anti-Saloon League of America
Virginia
Anniversary Social at Rev W T Walters Home
The W C T U holds an anniversary social at 315 South Washington Friday June 27 at 6 o clock. An attractive program will precede ice cream and cake sales with big home made cakes sold from 7 to 8 o'clock. All are invited to attend for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Walters
South
Washington Street
Caught Boy In Act of Stealing Money
John Scott a colored boy about fourteen was arrested in Grimes County by Deputy Sheriff L B Armel for robbery. He loitered in W C Shades store and stole fifteen dollars from the drawer. He was caught in the act and confessed. the money was found on his person. He was jailed to await trial before Justice Tavenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Grimes
L. B. Armel
Scott
W. C. Shade
Winchester
Winchester State Guard meeting announced
A very important meeting of the Winchester State Guard is set for 7 45 p m on Thursday June 26. Members are urged to attend without fail. L A Fay Captain Commanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester State Guard
L. A. Fay
Large bomber type plane sighted near city
City Solictor Williams reported a large bomber style aircraft seen between the city and Clearbrook about 5 15 PM yesterday. The plane, likely government mail aircraft, flew unusually low due to cloudy weather, prompting a closer look from the observer who noted its history in the aviation section. Reports of airplanes had appeared recently in The Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook
Wiliams
Ani
Signal Corps
Army
Williams
White Post
Clarke County
Star
Winnipeg Sympathetic Strike Called Off After Six Weeks
Winnipeg Manitoba ends six week general sympathy strike as central strike commission orders workers back to work tomorrow. Similar calls were made in Carberry Edmondson and other places in sympathy with Winnipeg. Vancouver and Victoria also expected to end their sympathy strikes today or tomorrow. The nationwide cessation is unconditional.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Central Strike Commission
Carberry
Edmondson
Vancouver
Victoria
British Columbia
Tomorow
Winchester Seed Co. announces extended hours for binder twine
The Winchester Seed Company posts new hours from nine o'clock nights until July 1 to accommodate customers seeking binder twine. This extension aims to serve those needing supplies for farming and general use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed CO
Notice to creditors and debtors for Joseph Jackson estate
All persons having claims against the estate of the late Joseph Jackson are asked to present them at once. All persons indebted to the estate are urged to call and settle with the undersigned Warren Rice, Executor of Joseph Jackson. dated 6-25-1p-61.
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Joseph Jackson
Warren Rice
Rioting in Hamburg Kills Several People
Riots in Hamburg on Monday and Tuesday led mobs to attack multiple factories and an office. Troops faced attempts to disarm onlookers and fired, resulting in several deaths and injuries.
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Hamburg
Copenhagen
Local People To Attend Centenary
The Rev. Dr. Carlton D. Harris will lead a Baltimore delegation to the Centenary Celebration of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Columbus Ohio. The party, 15 to 20 members, will travel by private car and stay through July 13 with attendees from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia.
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Carlton D. Harris
The
Southern Methodist
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Columbus
Ohio
Harris
Mattie B. Wagner
Benjamin F. Lewis
T. J. Copeland
Armenians Starving As Aid Struggles In Near East
London reports Lt. Melville Chater of the American Red Cross describes appalling conditions in Armenia. famine and disease kill thousands. the republic of Erivan lacks seed grain and medicines, requiring outside feeding until next harvest. aid groups have delivered 5,600 tons of flour to February–April, but distribution remains difficult.
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London
Armenia
Melville Chater
American Red Cross
Near East
Associated Preas
Republic of
Erivan
Red Cross
American Committee For Relief In
Chater
Guctor
Ford Car Touring for Sale
A Ford car touring model is listed for sale by Seals Music Store. The ad notes the vehicle is available at the store location and invites inquiries for details and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s Music Store
Steps in Ratifying Treaty to End War
The article outlines eight steps for ratifying a treaty in the U S Senate. It begins with the president submitting the draft and ends with the president proclaiming ratification and the war’s end. Steps include referral to the foreign relations committee, conferences with experts, committee reports, floor discussion, a two thirds Senate vote, and final presidential proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lost Gold Signet Ring In Star Office Reward Offered
Signet ring with initials B M is missing from the Star Office. A reward is offered for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Carnival Draws Big Crowd at Sterling Benefit
The Sterling Carnival for Friendship Fire Company drew a large attendance last night with new attractions. A local band performs tonight and wrestling, including Sailor Smith touted as Navy champion, may test him for a dollar per minute. Winchester wrestlers plan a try-out to challenge him this week.
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Friendship Fire Company
Sailor Smith
Navy
Winchester
American housing shortage highlighted at Atlantic City convention
William H. Gatland of Los Angeles says the United States faces a shortage of 1,000,000 homes. The National Association of Real Estate Boards meets in Atlantic City to coordinate with the U S Housing Commission. Delegates blame unstable material prices for stalled construction.
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Atlantic City
N. J
United States
William H. Gatland
Los Angeles
National Association of Real Estate Boards
United States Housing Commission
Carpenters Wanted 50 Cents Per Hour
Job ad seeks carpenters at fifty cents an hour posted by WM Noonan at ip-tf Sey seeking workers and promising steady local employment.
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Carpenters
WM. Noonan
Senate adjourns on Fall peace resolution without action
Washington June 26. After two hours of discussion on Senator Fall of New Mexico to declare peace with Germany and sign the peace treaty, the Senate foreign relations committee adjourned today without action. Big lot summer rugs and refrigerators advertised by Neidemeier Co. at Water and Main Streets.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Fall
Republican
New Mexico
Germany
Senate “Foreign ‘Evelations Committee
Maryland Court of Appeals Strikes Anti Betting Law
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled the state law banning race track betting in Prince Georges County unconstitutional. The statute targeted Bowie and Upper Marlboro tracks and was deemed invalid, nullifying the anti betting framework for those venues.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Maryland
Prince Georges County
Maryland Court of Appeals
Bowie
Upper Marlboro
Theater Advertised Low Prices Across Cities
A Martinsburg Journal notice confirms "Mickey" played Central Opera House June 23–25 at 26 and 50c plus tax. Harrisonburg's Daily Independent shows "Hearts of Humanity" at Virginia Theater June 14–16 with 25 50 75 and 1.00 admission plus tax. The note, signed by John I. Sloat, cites Winchester prices and overall lower local rates. FOR SALE Royal typewriter at Hotel Evans 18-Sp-1t
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John S. Sloat
Mickey
Harrisonburg
Martinsburg
J. H. Henry
Mer
Empire
Martinsburg Journal
Central Opera House
Daily Independent
Hearts of Humanity
Virginia Theater
John I. Sloat
Winchester
For Rent and Wanted Notice Distributed at Braddock Street
Furnished room for rent at 301 8 Braddock St. Also an advertisement seeking fresh cows and springers. Contact M. BE. Conner via McIlwee's TLiv ery. both phones listed.
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Braddock St
M. BE. Conner
McIlwee
Tlivery
Iptf
Pershing and Hoover Receive Oxford Civil Law Doctorates
General Pershing and Herbert C. Hoover were awarded doctor of civil laws degrees by Oxford University, joining a distinguished group of allied leaders honored today for their service to the nations.
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Associated Pres
Oxford
Eng
General Pershing
Herbert C. Hoover
United States
Oxford University
Market opens with mixed gains on oils metals and ships
New York stocks began June 25 with early gains in oils shipping and metals offset by strength in secondary issues and food shares. Refined copper rose with the metal group advancing one to three and a half points amid readjustments across sectors.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Market Exchange
Boston Police Refuse Permits for Radical Parades
The Associated Press reports in Boston during June that officials denied permits for radical parades. Later a bomb was discovered in a street office building and given to state police explosive experts for analysis.
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Associated
Boston
Gross Street
State Police
Braddock Street Extended Property for Sale Tote
Realty notice lists valuable building tote on rete property for sale at Braddock Street extended area. Clarence is named in the listing. Property details and sale terms not fully legible in fragment.
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Braddock ST
Clarence
Willard Weight Champion Contests Promoter Plans Three Officials
Announcement from Toledo based promoter Tex mgs states the Willard weight championship contest will feature three officials with two referees to decide the outcome. Also listed is a for sale notice for a large lot and brick warehouse on Market Street near the railroad, suitable for garage or manufacturing use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Willard
Tex Mgs
Market St
Clarenos Miller
Gotham Truckers Guarded by Cops
New York June 25 The Washington market is ringed by police as a convoy of mounted officers accompanies every truckload of vegetables leaving the warehouses. The strike by the market teamsters began today to deter violence with merchants and army trucks supplying government institutions protected by soldiers and marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Washington Market
Shave and Haircut Offered by Returned Soldier
An advertisement invites patrons at 31 N Braddock St to get shaved or cut hair from John Hughes, a wounded soldier who has returned from France, noting that patronage will be appreciated.
Wheat insurance ad from Hansbrough and Carter agency
Insure your wheat with Hansbrough and Carter Insurance. Offers low rates against fire and lightning for farm plates and real estate losses. Public notice style ad promoting coverage for farmers.
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Hansbrough and Carter
Home of late G M Gibbens for sale in building
Valuable home of late G M Gibbens offered for sale in its entirety or as an in building option. Address 447 N Main St referenced with owner R G Gibbens. Offers encouraged.
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G. M. Gibbens
Jotec
R. G. Gibbens
Main St
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Caie
Mrs. Russell
C.H.G
S. Washington Street
DR. Wicker
Law Enforcement League Meeting
State Guard Meeting
Mpathy
Binder Twine
Ford
Tre
United States Senate
Boes Senate
Cation
Committee On Foreign Relations
America
Sey
P. C, Neidemeyer & CO
Water and Main Sts
Shoe Shine Parlor
Royal Typewriter
Hotel Evans
Pershing
Hoover
Gotham
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