Over Subscribed Red Cross War Fund Reaches New Total
The Red Cross war fund campaign ends with about $101,747,252 pledged, topping $100 million as nationwide telegrams pour in. City totals vary with New York near ten million. campaigners plan to continue collecting to reach the final goal amid possible duplicate records.
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American Red Cross
The
Star
Washiington
Red Cross War Fund
Fond
Washington
Red Cross War
New York City
New York Sty
Red Cross
Where The Law Doesn't Pay In Cherry Dispute Mr Jenkins Questions Costs
Mr John R Jenkins wonders if going to law pays after he recovered about 40 gallons of cherries from his property. Four young men were arrested for trespass, four warrants issued, two convictions and two acquittals. Costs totaled 2 dollars, with convicted trespassers paying 2.50 each, while the cherries taken reflected the odd gain.
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John R. Jenkins
Ife
Old Glory to Fly Over Winchester July Fourth Parade
Winchester committee for the Fourth of July celebration holds a meeting praising progress and promising a great day for the Shenandoah and Cumberland valleys. Old Glory will be raised at Washington headquarters after the parade from a sixty five foot pole. Decorators have begun adorning buildings as bunting and flags prepare the town for Independence Day revels.
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Winchester
Shenandoah
Cumberland
General Washington
Braddock and
Cork Streets
Washington
Army-Navy Game Canceled for Year
Washington June 26 The great army navy football game will not be played this year by order of Secretary of War Baker all athletic games between West Point and other colleges are abolished for the calendar year Cadets may compete within the academy but outside games would hinder field prep.
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Washington
Baker
West Point
Alleged Slacker Surrenders in Virginia County Case
Frederick Schuler surrendered to Sheriff Pan this morning in Frederick County for failing to register under the selective draft. He appeared before United States Commissioner J. K. Lucey Jr and was held in $1,000 bond for the federal grand jury action in Charlottesville. His father K Scintler, charged with aiding evasion, became his son’s surety and was released.
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Frederick Schuler
Frederick County
Sheriff Pan
United States
J. K. Lucey, Jr
Feders Grand Jury
Charlottesville
Wadawuti
K. Scintler
Suffragettes Escape Prosecution Over Capitol Banner
Two suffragettes Miss Virginia Arnold and Miss Mabel Vernon will not be prosecuted for displaying a banner on Capitol steps during the Russian mission entry. Police favored charges, but the grounds committee declined, leaving the cases pending. The women evaded police to unfurl a banner accusing Wilson and Elihu Root of deceiving the Russian people.
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the Star
Washington
Capitol Steps
Clouse Wing
Virginia Arnold
Mabel Vernon
Capitol
Joint Committee On
Miss Arnold
Miss Vernon
Wilson
Elihu Root
Spy identified as U S Treasury official in Winchester case
L O Robbins a division chief in the U S Treasury Department at Washington was identified by Sheriff Pannett as the man photographed around Winchester on Sunday. He was arrested near Millwood road but released after investigators confirmed his identity and he protested detention. Two strangers photographed the Lupton home during the event, prompting caution about the spy claim.
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Winchester
Sheriff Pannett
L. O. Robbins
United States Treasury Department
Washington
Pannett
Millwood
Raymond W. Pullman
Major Pullman
Robins
Robbins
S. Lucien Lupton
Lupton
Treasury Department
Robbing
Asew
the Auditor
The
Farm Bargains Near Winchester Offer 165 Acres of Land
Advertised farm selections include 165 acres with limestone soil and a spring, 14 year old orchard, and a nearby state road. Prices range around 110 per acre. Also listed: 100 acres with 40 acre orchard at unknown age, 200 acres with 25 acre orchard, 30 acres with bearing apple trees, and smaller parcels near Winchester with various improvements and prices.
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State Road
Winchester
Station
Winchester Price
Valley Pike
Beck's Steam Bakery Delivers Cool Sodas and Ice Cream
Beck's Steam Bakery Inc offers popular sodas and ice creams in a Refreshings Place. All items are produced in house, highlighting 25-lp-1lw as a catalog or listing detail.
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Tefreshings
Beck’s Steam Bakery, Inc
Old Tammany Ready for Hagerstown Fourth of July
The Friendship Fire Company plans to attend the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association meet in Hagerstown Maryland on July Fourth. A large parade is set with the company band Middletown Band. uniforms will be worn, and extra uniforms may be loaned or sent to the engine house for those unable to attend.
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Friendship Fire Company
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley
Middletown
Maryland City
Hageretown
Martial Law Near in Spain as Rights Stand Suspended
London dispatch reports Spain’s government suspends constitutional guarantees in response to national agitation. The move is described as equivalent to martial law, signaling a far more serious situation than recent dispatch delays suggested.
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the Star
London
Spain
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat stood at 2.15 and corn at 1.806. Local dealers posted 2.00 for wheat after market close. The rummage sale on July 4 in the Bell store building seeks furniture and clothing donations to aid Memorial Hospital linen needs.
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Baltimore
Bell Store
Main
Water Streets
Memorial
Bank Collects For Red Cross Fund
The Commercial and Savines Bank of Winchester has collected funds totaling $253,252 for the Red Cross relief. A donor list will be printed by the Star tomorrow.
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Red Cross
Commercial and Savines Bank of Winchester
The
Star
Girls Invited to Join War Relief Unit at Market Street
Local notice calls all girls over ten to join the young girls unit for knitting and other war relief tasks. Applicants should apply at Mrs. Heolates Conrad’s residence on N Market Street.
A Great Profit in Gaining Goods
Washington June 26 The Federal Trade Commission exposes grocers attempting war price hikes on canned foods Retailers reportedly earn nearly 100 percent profit on cans Consumers would pay 15 to 20 cents for corn and peas bought at 7 1 2 to 12 cents a can Tomatoes cost dealers about 10 1 2 cents for large sizes and are sold at 20 cents per can The report notes many cans are only one year old and bought at lower wholesale rates The commission calls for corrective action and better price transparency.
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Commission
New Storage Plant Progressing in Winchester Valley
Construction of the Winchester Celd Storage Company plant in north Winchester advances rapidly and should be ready for the fall apple crop. Electric lights have been installed to speed work, allowing night operation to near completion. The facility will be a modern industry with up-to-date fruit handling devices.
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Winchester Celd Storage Company
Winchester
Miss Larrick Struck by Auto Near Gore
Pauline Larrick of Chambersville was injured when an automobile driven by Hunter Grown struck her while returning from church service near Gore. She was walking with her sister when she attempted to cross and misread the car’s speed. She suffered cuts and bruises but is recovering.
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Pauline Larrick
Bud Larrick
Chambersville
Gore
Peing
Hunter Grown
3. Fh Brown
Miss Crider Surprise Party At Crider Home
A surprise party honored Misses Lury Ottiea and Mary Crider at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Crider. Friends enjoyed games and music late, with dining room refreshments after the Rivest were invited. Guests listed include Odie Newcome Leatie Tooniwe Marvy Anderson Beulah Tartman Paul Benner Archie Cleven ver Matthew Eshersole Harry McAboy Mrs Allen Miller Mrs Annie Davis and others. A Macedonia Church Sunday school benefit for White featured Mr and Mrs John Newcauie.
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Meo
Henry Crider
Lury
Ottiea
Mary Crider
Mixses Odie Newcome
Leatie Tooniwe
Marvy Anderson
Beulah Tartman
Meesra
Paul Benner
Archie Clevenver
Matthew Eshersole
Harry McAboy
Allén Miller
Harrisonburg
M Davis
Annie
Macedonia Church
White
John Newcauie
Davini Neowerdome
Extradition Bid Grows as Cocchi Case Faces Italy
The Senate is expected to concur in the Bone Bay bill while Alfredo Cocchi, who confessed to Ruth Cruger's murder, may escape extradition. State Department officials say New York Governor Whitman pressed for action in Italian courts, with Cocchi tried there and given a life sentence. extradition would be blocked by Italy's death penalty absence.
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Senate
Bone-Bay
Washington
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
American Justice Wire
Whb
State Department
Whitman
New York
Talian Courta
Ti Cocchina
Italy
Department
Cocchi
United States
First Trenches In French Hands Near Laon
The French seized a series of first line trenches northwest of Hurtebise during the night and captured 300 prisoners including 10 officers. A swift artillery prelude preceded the attack, catching the German defense by surprise and forcing a counter attack that failed as the French held the gains.
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Wares
Laon
Hurtebise
Oles
Presbyterian Church Youth Fete to Aid Health Service
Young congregants plan a fete at the church on January 8 to raise funds for Red Cross and health relief. Officials hope to aid recovery efforts and provide medical care, with proceeds supporting local health outreach and aid programs.
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Presbyterian Church
Prohibition Likely With War Measure Says Treasury Data
Treasury experts tell Senate finance committee that federal and local revenue would fall by about 4.0 billion annually if a dry amendment passes. Federal take around 750 million, plus new taxes pushing total liquor revenue higher. public push to exempt beer and wine from prohibition grows, while broader ban looms as war measure.
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Finance Committee
Washington
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Crumberland Valley Independent Telephone Ad Prompt
An advertisement urges readers to try the Crumberland Valley Independent Telephone Company service. It emphasizes time saving and money making benefits and welcomes customers with thanks.
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Crumberland Valley Independent Telephone Company
Government urges women to preserve all food possible
WashingtonJune and Ryary housewife this year should restore to her heen ae often overlooked home industries canning preserving picking and a drying of perishable fruits Houston secretary of agriculture told day. The large number of new back yard wardens planted this year will yield extra harvests of beans peas carrots beets corn and tubers. The regular supplies will reach markets and summer will push local supply to exceed immediate consumption. Not to conserve this surplus would be sinful waste. The present food and labor situation means no household is safe from need to act.
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Washington
David K. Houston
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