Allies to Ireland No Recruits for War to End
The peace conference after the German treaty shows little activity as commissions study issues. Wilson heads to America, Lloyd George remains in England, and Paris hosts many leaders briefly. Within twenty days allies will name Germans to face war crimes claims while Bethmann-Holweg seeks trial. A report urges young men to enlist in Europe before June ends.
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Germany
Austria
Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Wilson
America
Lloyd George
England
Paris
Theodold von Bethmann-Holweg
United States Army
France
Europe
Belgium
Rhine
Uncle Sam
Army of Occupation
Piccadilly and
Market
Renewal opposition to Williams for comptroller seat
Washington June 30 opposition to the confirmation of John Skelton Williams of Richmond Va as comptroller of the currency was renewed before the Senate banking committee. Wade H Cooper a Washington banker charged Williams acquiesced in an unfair Georgia and Florida Railroad contract that guaranteed a net profit of 188000 while the road posted a 513000 deficit before government takeover. Williams said he was relieved by the director general from participating because a family member had an interest in the road.
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Washington
John Skelton Williams
Richmond
Senate Banking Committee
Wade H. Cooper
Williams
Railroad Administration
Georgia and Florida Railroad
Railroads
Riot in Brest Leaves Civilians Dead and Soldiers Hurt
In Brest last night two French civilians were killed and five American service members injured as American military and naval police clashed with French sailors. The violence followed an incident where an American naval officer, reportedly intoxicated, tore down and trampled a French flag. The confrontation led to a large number of injuries and at least two American troops facing possible death.
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Brest
For Rent Eleven Room Brick House Near Center
For rent a nice modern eleven room brick house centrally located with electric lights and bath. Apply at office to W. L. Fultz.
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Orice
W. L. Fultz
Condemned Slayer Cheats the Chair in Nassau Jail
Dr Walter T Wilkins who was found guilty of killing his wife and faced the electric chair escaped self death by hanging in Nassau county jail. An investigation began into how he obtained a rope that was reportedly unused and new. He had claimed innocence in a final note and described an assault by burglars during the fatal February 27 incident.
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Walter T. Wilkins
Wife
Mineola
Mineola, L. I
Nassau County
Wilkins
Julia Wilkins
Tong Beach
For Sale Cheap Two Spring Wagons
For sale notice lists two spring wagons with 30-1p-21 cc designation and contact W Ramsburg.
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W. Ramsburg
Heavy Hitting To Be Eliminated For Dempsey Willard Fight
Tex Rickard promoter of the Willard Dempsey heavyweight contest in Toledo on July 4 asks both fighters to drop heavy hitting in training. Willard says he expects his weight to be about 246 pounds at ring time. Other notices include a Royal typewriter for sale at Hotel Evans and a 4th of July motorcycle race rider request.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Ohio
Tex Rickard
Willard
Dempsey
Williard
Union Hall Sold to Grace Lutheran Church for 3085
The engine house on West Water Street, formerly Union Fire Company property, was sold at public auction to Grace Lutheran Church for 3085, subject to council confirmation. The hall adjoins the church. bidding started at 2000 and climbed to 3085 via M L Capper for the church. The church plans to raze the building later for a Sunday school house when costs ease.
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Old Union Fire Company
West Water Street
Common Council
Grace Lutheran Church
M. L. Capper
Water Street
Union Fire Company
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Braddock and
Water Streets
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
Rouss Fire Company
Braddock Street Extended Building Lots For Sale
Valuable Kremer property lots offered for sale by G Clarence Miller. Prime city site on Braddock Street extended with 25 1p 61 designation. Potential buyers urged to contact Miller for details.
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Kremer
Clarence Miller
War brides on George Washington sail home with soldiers
On the U S S George Washington at sea Sunday June 29 several thousand returning soldiers aboard plus a score of French war brides who wed in Paris join the voyage to the United States. A joint dispatch from the brides to President Wilson led to accommodations aboard. Farewell messages came to Wilson from King George King Alfonso and the Japanese emperor.
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George Washington
United States
Paris
White House
Hotel de Crillon
Wilson
King George
England
Alfonso
Spain
Japan
Alfalfa History and Its Prominent Role in Agriculture
Alfalfa traces its origins to Media or Persia around 480 B C and spread to Frederick County with 1912 plantings totaling 200 acres alfalfa and 100 mixed seedings. By 1913 and 1914 additional acreage grew, praised for profitability as fields line roadsides. Romans praised alfalfa’s longevity and multiple sowings.
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Frederick County
Media
Persia
B. C
Orove
G. L. Clothier
Friendship Fire Company invites members to Keyser firemen convention
All members of the Friendship Fire Company are urged to attend the firemen convention at Keyser West Virginia this week. Call Driver T. Co. Clark to make arrangements by tomorrow Tuesday July 1. Also Maine Grown Green Mountain Seed Potatoes offered by Winchester Seed Co Inc for peas and soy beans sowing for two weeks.
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Friendship Fire Company
Keyser
W. Va
T. Co. Clark
Maine
Green Mountain
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Dempsey Seeks January Bout With Carpentier
Paris report says Tex Rickard offered 45000 for a Dempsey Carpentier clash in the United States in January next. Carpentier's manager is seeking conditions and rounds before replying. Also notes two lost items with rewards offered.
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Associated Press
Paris
George Carpentier
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
United States
Carpentier
Rickard
Bakery and Coopers Closed for Fourth of July
Closing notice states the wholesale establishment of Baker and Company and T. J. Cooper and Sons will close all day Friday July 4. No services or operations will run during the holiday.
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Baker and Company
T. J. Cooper and Sons
Warrant Issued for Albert Brown in Wife Abuse Case
A warrant before Justice A. J. Tavenner seeks the arrest of Albert Brown of near White Hall for non support of his wife. The wife swore she was brutally treated and driven from the home, prompting the arrest warrant.
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A. J. Tavenner
Albert Brown
White Hall
Wheat Insurance Ad Warns Farmers of Fire Loss Risk
Local warning urges farmers to insure their wheat crops against fire and lightning. The notice promotes low-cost coverage for several months through R. R. Bryarly & Bro.
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Mr. Farmer
R. R. Bryarly & Bro
Aviation Offers Change 10 Youth
The great undeveloped field of aviation opens to young men with graduate flyers of U S Aviation Schools offered salaries from 2000 to 5000 in future aerial mail routes. Enlistments for 1 or 3 years, 18 to 40, with openings in Alaska Panama Hawaii Philippines and China.
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U.S
Army
Chima
Alaska
Panama
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Stepta
Army of Occupation
France
Belgium
Rhine
Europe
Orient
South Sea Islands
Siberia
Sam
Sixty-second Infantry
New Furniture Store Ad Offers Rugs Beds and Frigerators
Big lot summer rugs and sanitary metal beds at all prices. Wide selection Congolumn rugs with burlap back linoleum. P. C. Neidemeyer & Co. opens at Water and Main Streets.
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P. C. Neidemeyer & CO
Cor. Water and Main Sts
Speeder Fined In Police Court
Raymond Watson an automobile agent for the Norwalk Company of Martinsburg West Virginia living on Amherst street in Winchester was fined 11.50 including costs by Justice Barton in the police court this morning on two charges reckless driving and exceeding the speed limit The fine was paid His car bore West Virginia license No 39611 With him were Glen Carter of Clarke county and Frank and Thurman Bragg of Opequon This county the three latter are charged with being disorderly in the automobile Warrants have been issued for their arrests.
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Raymond Watson
Norwalk Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Amherst Street
Winchester
Justice Barton
Virginia
Mr. Watson
Glen Carter
Clarke County
Frank and Thurman Bragg
Opequon
Yard Party At Greenway Church Lawn July Fifth
A committee advertises a yard party on the church lawn at Greenway Church near Double Tollgate. The event lists low prices on refrigerators presented by M. Swimley and a second notice mentioning a July date and a time block.
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Greenway Church
Double Tollgate
M. Swimley
Polly Lee Fate in Court Over Parrot Custody
Justice A J Tavenner awarded custody of Polly Lee the educated parrot to Mrs Margaret Snapp in a writ of detinue suit by Mark Snapp. Testimony from Harry Snapp was scheduled for June 28 but he did not appear, leaving custody with Mrs Snapp likely permanent. Polly Lee is presently in Mrs Snapp's care.
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A. J. Tavenner
Polly Lee
Margaret Snapp
Mark Snapp
Coal For Threshing Delivers Big Vein Georges Creek Supply
G. O. Snapp announces readiness to fill all orders for Big Vein Georges Creek coal suitable for smithing and threshing. Contact via Bell phone 414-J.
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Georges Creek
G. O. Snapp
Bell Phone
Public Furniture Sale Announced at 118 S Market
Public sale of household furnishings scheduled for July 2 at 10 a.m. at 118 S Market includes parlor and bedroom furniture carpets refrigerator and other items. Conducted by Mrs Emma Nalls.
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S. Market
Emma Nalls
Prisoner Freed By Martinsburg Officials Sparks Outcry
Abijah Dick, indicted for assault with intent to kill and liquor transport, escaped to West Virginia after Martinsburg police released him. Sheriff Pannett, authorized to fetch Dick, found him freed by Martinsburg officers who had held warrants for months. Pannett's letters to Governor Cornwell and Martinsburg court judge demand action. Dick lived near Glengarry, Berkeley County, West Virginia.
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Chester
Martinsburg
Frederick County
Frederick
Dick Roose
Sheriff - Pannett
Sheriff -Pannett
Davis
West Virginia
Pannett
Justice Zirkle
Zirkle
Cornwell
Martinsburg Court
Loring Shane
Glengary
Berkeley County
W. Va
Notice to creditors and debtors in 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 should call and settle with the executor Warren Rice. Executor: Warren Rice. 6-25-1p-6t.
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Joseph Jackson
Warren Rice
Winchester Chamber backs Townsend bill to create highway department
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce endorsed Senator Townsend's highway bill at a recent meeting. The proposal would establish a separate National Highway Department, removing highway construction from the Agriculture Department. Director Harry F. Byrd will pursue the subject promptly.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
United States Senate
National Highway Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Townsend
Agricultural Department
Harry F. Byrd
Chamber of Commerce
Insure your wheat at low rates on farm property
Insurance ad announcing low cost coverage for wheat and farm property with options for fire and lightning protection. From Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate, featuring laconic signature Ethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough and Carter Insurance
Prohibition Law To Be Enforced Nationwide
War-time prohibition will be strictly enforced from midnight by the Department of Justice with existing machinery and expanded force. Light beer with 2 3 4 percent alcohol deemed intoxicating. sale will be arrested. Gotham saloon men vow defiance and plan to remain open past midnight. Mail order liquor rush plus hotel celebrations anticipated as authorities coordinate with police to enforce the dry law.
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Associated
Presa
Washington
Department of Justice
Department
New York
Uit
Baltimore
Congress
Gotham
Carter
For Sale Large Warehouse Lot Near Railroad on Market Street
For sale a large lot with brick warehouse well located near the railroad on Market Street. Suitable for garages or manufacturing use. Agent or owner listed as Clarence Miller with reference to parcel 25-1p-61 G.
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Market St
Clarence Miller
Serbians Clash With Italian Troops Near Ojarai
Paris dispatch reports unofficially that Serbian and Italian units clashed near Ojarai. The article notes no immediate casualties or outcomes, but confirms ongoing hostilities between the two forces. The piece also includes a stray notices about Winchester State Guards rifle practice at Virginia Beach with details on sign-in at a meeting.
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Associated
Press
Paris
Ojarai
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Royal Typewriter
Hotel Evans
Woods
J. B. Clower
Qlo
Braddock ST
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Friendship Fire CO
Attention
G. Carpentier
C.H.G
S. Washington Street
Wheat Insurance
Aviation
Speeder
Abijah Dick
Winchester State Guards
Virginia Beach
Logan R. Fay
M. FE
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