Suffragist Senator Arrives to Break Deadlock on Ratification
Charleston West Virginia March 9 Senator A R Montgomery anti suffragist arrives amid talks he will break the deadlock and adjourn the Senate before Jesse A Bloch can vote for ratification The move follows Montgomery moving from West Virginia to Illinois and remaining on the rolls. A Bloch arrival from California is sped by air and a special train to reach Charleston for the ratification vote.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
A. R. Montgomery
Anthony
Senate
Bloch
California
Montgomery
Illinois
Chicago
Jesse A. Bloch
West Virginia
Califonia
Cincinnati
Red Cross Work Begins in Frederick County
A Red Cross meeting at Stephens City outlined home service health work and plans for lectures with slides from the central bureau. Mrs. Lemley urges ex servicemen to seek help on vocational training insurance or medical concerns. Miss Haynes, recently back from Russia, will share Red Cross experiences while Miss Strickler schedules county school talks on health and assisting community health problems.
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Red Cross Publicity Bureau
Fred, Lemley
Stephens City
The
Red Cross
Strickler
Anna Haynes
Winchester
Frederick County
Home Service
Lemley
Sims Criticizes Navy Delays in WWI Conduct
Rear Admiral Sims told the Senate committee that delays by the Navy Department in mobilizing full naval resources for allies during WWI prolonged the war by at least four months and risked the outcome. He cited 3,000 lives and $100,000,000 wasted daily, while distinguishing 1917 from 1918 performance and denying any attack on civilian control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sims
Senate
Navy
Navy Department
United States
Department
American Murdered by Mexican Clerk
Raymond Corcoran, an American citizen, was murdered by his Mexican clerk on February 98 according to advices to the State Department from the American Consul at Nuevo Laredo.
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Associated Press
Washington
Raymond Corcoran
State Department
Neuvo ,Laredo
Draft Assent Reported in Bipartisan Ratification Effort
The Associated Press notes a modified draft of the peace treaty has been assented to today by several Republican leaders in concert with Democrats to forge a ratification compromise. Details on the new front and the specific lot are unavailable. see CARL-0-1pd0.4 for particulars.
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Associated
Carl
Firemen Acquitted Over Excessive Fire Truck Speed
Three members of Friendship Fire Company were cleared in police court after prosecutors charged they drove the companys truck at excessive speed to a Friday morning alarm. The fire committee testified it had granted drivers discretion on speed under a traffic rule adopted last summer.
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Common Council
Friendship Fire Company
Friendship
Winchester Orchard Supply Co. advertises farming equipment
An advertisement for Winchester Orchard Supply Co lists farming gear including sprayers duster materials lime sulfur and scale parasite control aids, tractors and conveyor equipment. Located at 201 N Market Street with Bell phone 313 and service in the city.
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Bean and Hayes
Niagara
Cleveland and
Wallis
Winchester Orchard Supply. Co., Inc
N. Market Street
Bell Phone
Firemen To Stage Big Musical Show
The Sarah Zane Fire Company has closed a contract with John D. Rogers Production Company of Fostoria Ohio to present a big musical comedy Oh Oh Cindy at the Empire Theater on May 18. Rehearsals begin May 25 with local talent under a professional coach. Proceeds benefit the Sarah Zane Fire Company.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
John D. Rogers Production Company
Fostoria
Ohio
Cindy
Empire Theater
Rogers Company
Crook Spoils Breakfast in Frank Chaix Restaurant Heist
A man with a revolver burst into the Frank Chaix restaurant in St. Louis at 5 a.m. and demanded cash. He took $20 from the register, telling the night manager Joseph Matthews and cook August Koppell to keep breakfast going as he left.
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St. Louis
Joseph Matthews
August Koppell
Frank Chaix
Koontz Bride of William B Guy
Miss Virginia Peart Koontz and William Burton Guy wed on March 6 in Graves Chapel Roanoke officiated by Rev L L Lloyd. The ceremony featured vocal duet by Mrs E K Vertner and accompaniment by Miss Grace Stover. The bridal party included Mrs Homer Allen Lester matron of honor and Mrs Susan B Faulkner maid of honor with bridesmaids from Roanoke Luray and Cleveland. After a family reception the couple plans residence in Knoxville Tennessee. Out of town guests included Warren Guy Fitzgerald Hedge Burton and others from Roanoke Winchester University and Washington DC.
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Virginia Peart Koontz
Hubert Lee Koontz
Marksville
William Burton Guy
Roanoke
Graves” Chapel
L. L. Lloyd
Chadech
E. K. Vertner
Luray
Dawnins
Grace Stover
Amos R Koontz
Baltimore
Homer Atlen Lester
Charlotte Court House
Susan B. Faulkner
Winchester
Hazel Fitzgerald
Frienda. Koontz
Besse Stocking
Cleveland
Ohio
Kendall Guy
Richlieu Burton
New York
Ray Koontz
Homer Allen Lester
Vernon ,Yost
North
Guy
Knoxville
Tenn
Warren Guy
Gerald
Fitzgerald
Hedge Burton
George Ferguson
University, Va
I. H. Faulkner
J. G. Beverley
W. B. Ryan
Gibson Baker
George Clinton Haddox
Washington, D. C
Winchester Gun Club to Run Two Day Registered Shoot
The Winchester Gun Club plans a spring and summer two day registered shoot likely to be among the largest gatherings of professional and fur sportsmen here since a similar match years ago. A state association date request will follow a club meeting last night with plans to attract participants from eastern cities and Virginia counties. Officers chosen include George B. Chapman as president F L Buckley as vice president J J W Phillips as secretary and treasurer and Arthur Seabricht as field captain.
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Winchester Gun Club
State Association
State Society
Wae
Baltimore
Virginia
Roanoke
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Clarke, Warren
Frederick
Winchester
George B. Chapman
Jj.w. Phillips
Mer
Arthur Seabricht
Alfalfa and Straw For Sale From Tuleyries Farm
About 75 tons of alfalfa and ample straw available for farm feeding. Stock can be fed on premises with good shelter. Tuleyries Farm contact Boyce 34.
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Tuleyries Farm
Miners Refuse to Accept Bituminous Coal Report
In Indianapolis March 9 the United Mine Workers reject the commission findings calling for wage increases and better conditions. Officials were absent and refused comment while the union says the proposed settlement does not meet what is just for the miners.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Bituiminous Coal Commission
Wilson
Stokes Given New Trial by U S Court of Appeals
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the 1918 espionage verdict against Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes, the New York socialist, in a Kan sas City district court case. The conviction carried a ten year prison sentence and the remand orders a new trial.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
Rose Pastor Stokes
New York
Kansas City
Diamond thieves smash shop windows and flee with diamonds
Four armed men burst into James R Armiger and Company in Baltimore seizing two trays of diamonds valued at about 40000 then escaped in a waiting car after wounding a clerk. The robbery lasted minutes with a traffic officer nearby unable to intervene as they shattered windows and grabbed the jewels.
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Baltimore
James R. Armiger and Company
Charles Street
Saratoga
Seption
Charles
He -Muse
Aruther Company
Mr. Mass
Seward
Frederick County Pure Bred Sires Club Meeting Notice
All breeders are invited to Riddletown High School on Saturday March 13 at 2 p.m. to organize a Pure Bred Sires Club. A speaker from Blacksburg will address the gathering urging citizens of Frederick County to help perfect the organization. A. Miller
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County Canning Club
Canning Club
Hallie Hughes
Miss Hughes
Alf
Haynes
Riddletown
Frederick County
Blacksupg
Fragerick County
AH Miller
Winchester Republicans to elect delegates for Woodstock district convention
The Winchester Republicans meet at the Court House Thursday evening to choose delegates and alternates for the district convention to be held this month at Woodstock. Miss Emma Howard Wight of Middletown will address the city convention in support of suffrage.
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Winchester
Court House
Woodstock
Emma Howard Wight
Middletown
Ae Aan
Friendship Fire Company Calls Meeting Tonight
All members of the friendship fire company are requested to meet at the hall at 7.80 o clock this evening. The captain C Harry Hardy notes the meeting is for business of importance.
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C. Harry Hardy
Firemen Postpone Musical Comedy for Legion Show
The town fire company canceled their planned musical comedy until early November to avoid clashing with the American Legion event set for March 24. They will stage their production later in the autumn, allowing the Legion to proceed as planned.
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American Legion
Endship Fire Company
Legion
Exchange Practically New 8-Cylinder Olds for House and Lot
Chapman’s Auto Supply advertises a deal trading a near new eight cylinder Oldsmobile seven passenger for a house and lot. Details promise a practical swap through the Chapman’s outlet at 1ptf.
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Chapman's
Sale Notice for Desirable Home on South Kent Street
Describes sale of a desirable home at No. 413 on the west side of South Kent Street. Possession given at once. Attorney M. M. Lynch authorized. Two weeks notice. March 8. Public sale notice in local newspaper.
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South Kent Street
M. M Lynch
Hospital Fire Devastates Ohio Epileptic Institute
A blaze at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Gallivolis Ohio killed several patients and left two more believed to die. The fire destroyed a cot tice and the dancing pavilion where patients were housed.
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Associated Press
Gallivolis
Ohio
Ohio Hospital
Valley Service Station sale ad urges cash buys at old prices
Readable fragment shows a sale pitch by Valley Service Station offering cash purchases at old prices. The note mentions Brad and Water Streets and hours 9 to 4, with a March 16 deadline hinted. The text is garbled but presents a local business ad urging customers to buy now to save money.
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Valley Service
ING
Brad
Bank Cashier Slain by Bandits in City Holdup
An Associated Press report from Kansas City details a bank hold up at a bank on Thirty-ninth and Main streets where four bandits killed the cashier. The bandits fled in a car but did not reach the counter with their loot. Authorities issued a call for witnesses and suspect descriptions.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Erry
Gienn Bere Cashieg
Benth Bani
Alain
Peril at Bufflick Run as Flood Sweeps Creek
Several inhabitants narrowly escaped drowning near Bufflick Run when a horse wagon tipped into the swollen creek after heavy rains. Mrs Dick and others were drenched but rescued by nearby Bystanders as a bridge project stalled through winter.
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George A. Dick
Fillwood
Bufflick Run
Frank “M. Kremer
Death of Theopholis Kohlhousen Recalls Winchester Ties
Telegram reports Theopholis Kohlhousen died yesterday in East Radford Virginia at about age 62. His body will be brought to Winchester tonight from Berryville with Roy Kohlhousen and other relatives expected to attend. He was born in Germany in 1844 and later became a jeweler in East Radford after settling in Winchester.
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Theopholis Kohlhousen
Winchester
East Radford
Berryville
Roy Kohlhousen
Kohlhousen
Frederick W. Kohlhousén
Germany
Koe
Theopholis Kohlhausen
Blizzard Weather Delays Primaries and Isolates Towns
Concord New Hampshire March 9 blizzard conditions delayed presidential and preferential primaries as highways were impassable delaying participation for about 4000 towns. The secretary of state expects postponements to be held when traffic and weather improve. Democratic candidates remain largely unpledged while Republicans show varied positions with several favoring Hoover. Boston area reports isolation of northern towns due to frost and heavy snowfall with rail lines strained and fuel and food deliveries interrupted. Nearby real estate listings describe two farms for sale at Stephenson's Depot with acreage and full details provided by the local office.
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Concord
N.H
Larre
Hoover
Boston
Mass
New England
Boston Nd Maine Railroad
Revival Begins at First Baptist Church With George Wiley
Evangelist George H. Wiley of Richmond opens a series of revival services at the First Baptist Church. The trip includes praise for Wiley by H. M. Burr of Durbin and J. B. Henry of Moorefield praising his successful revivals in the state and nearby West Virginia. The Winchester meetings aim to draw large crowds and spiritual renewal for Moorefield district Christians.
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First Baptist Church
George H. Wiley
Richmond
Wiley
Baptist Statess Board
West Virginia
H. M. Burr
Durbin
Mr. Wiley
M. BE. Church
J.B. Henry
Moorefield
W. Va
George Wiley
George HH. Wiley
Baptist Church of
General Motors Leads As Market Advances On Early Session
The report notes General Motors and Chesebrough Steel as leaders in a rising session with GM opening higher and expanding gains to 232, up 73 points from yesterday’s close. Crucible Steel climbs sharply, hitting 240 after a strong start, while overall stock activity shows broad gains before the first hour ends.
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Supreme Court
Ae General Motors
Chesbie Steel
General Motors
Crucible Steel
Eaining
New York
LSS Ee
Army blasts Ice Gorge at Port Deposit to ease flood threat
Lt. Eugene Schubert piloted an army airplane from Aberdeen proving ground to destroy a massive ice gorge on the Susquehanna River near Port Deposit. About an acre was cleared by small bombs, with plans to target the main gorge above the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge later today.
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Port Deposit
Eugene Schubert
Aberdeen Proving . & I
Susevehanna River
Here
Baltimore and Ohio
Optical eye care offered in Strasburg by Waynesboro optometrist
Kline, an optometrist from Waynesboro Va, will visit Strasburg on Wednesday and Thursday March 16. He will conduct eye examinations using methods without drugs and offer special glasses to order in any style. Local barber Henry Schwatsaman advertises shop at 525 Wood Street with notable haircuts.
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Win
Kline
Waynesboro, Va
Strasburg
Andi
Hotel Machir
Troy Laundry Serves Cleaned Garments Promptly
Cleaning and pressing satisfactorily and promptly done at Troy Laundry located 29 West Water Street. Bell phone 172V 3hTm.
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Troy Laundry
Water St
Bell
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