Budget Passed by Common Council for 1917 18 Fiscal Year
The Common Council approved a budget for July 1 1917 to July 1 1918 totaling 93 204.00 with 3 785.00 earmarked for fire department maintenance awaiting a fire committee report on possible increases. Net city income is 91 431.66, with a 12 000.00 borrowing plan to cover expenses, plus a reserve fund hoped to be created. The package also funds a steam roller 3 750, rock crusher 1 600, water meter 600, Kent street bridge 250, concrete sidewalks 2 000, interest and depreciation 1 800, street binder 9 000, and a chlorine apparatus 600, totaling 19 600.
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Common Council
Fire Department
Fire Committee
Kent Street
Fairfax Club Plans Modern Restaurant and Tea Room
Arrangements are under way by the Fairfax Club to install a modern restaurant in the basement of its Braddock and Piccadilly streets building with a tea room to attract ladies. The improvements, approved at the annual meeting, aim for spring completion. T. B. Patton was re elected president. H. B. McCormack vice president. Robert T. Barton secretary and treasurer. The board includes Dr. B. C. Stuart, Dr. Walter Cox, Dr. Hunter H. McGuire, and Fred L. Glaize. Refreshments were served at the session.
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Fairfax Club
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
T. B. Patton
H. B. McCormack
Robert T. Barton
B. C. Stuart
Walter Cox
Hunter H. McGuire
Fred. L. Glaize
Germany May Declare War on United States
Washington reports rumors of a German declaration of war in response to the U S armed merchant ships policy. Officials deny discussion of probabilities while noting Germany may act unexpectedly. The navy accelerates preparations as President directs naval and army plans, with a potential 500000 volunteer call if war begins.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Navy
Hood College girls set for free Chicago Los Angeles trip
Five Hood College School of Expression students and graduates depart Frederick March 17 for a month long tour. Miss Sallie Fauntleroy will lead the party which will perform in Santa Fe Railway reading rooms along the route in about ten shows. The trip and accommodations are provided in exchange for the recitals.
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Steck
The
Hood College Enver
Multiple Farm Goods and Livestock Lots For Sale
Fragmented notice lists household goods beds bedding range and double heater to be sold Friday at 10 am at 19 E Germain St plus livestock including 12 cattle 30 stockers 6 horses and colts Shetland pony 30 hogs and shoats 20 sheep and notes sales at Fishpaw s near March 15 Burnt Factory and Marker s sale on the 19th with 50 hogs and shoats.
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Ntire
E. Germain St
Thaw Declared Sane by Lunacy Commission in Philadelphia
Harry K Thaw was ruled sane by a lunacy commission in Philadelphia after hearings by officials from Pennsylvania and New York. The court ordered Thaw confined to St Marys Hospital and appointed a committee to manage his estate, with state custody effective. New York authorities are not expected to contest the finding.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Ballard
Pennsylvania
New York
Thaw
Willis Martin
Common Pleas Court
St. Mary’s Hospital
Wizards of Go To Play Tonight At South Main
There is a billiards program at Bahlman’s poolroom on South Main tonight at 8 o’clock. W W H Clearwater the great three time pocket pool champion will face L B De Hart of New York, Frank Taberski’s partner, in a 125 ball match. After the contest Clearwater will exhibit trick shots and a repertoire of fancy shots. Both players are renowned worldwide and have toured the middle west.
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Bahlman’s
South Main Street
W.W. H. Clearwater
Great Clearwater
L. 8S
de Hart
New York
Frank Taberski
Clearwater
Mr. Clearwater
Middle West
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At the Baltimore wholesale market close this afternoon spot wheat quoted 1.97 3.4 and corn 1.17. Winchester dealers offered 1.95 for wheat after the Baltimore close.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Capture of Bagdad Marks Dramatic War Climax
The fall of Bagdad to British arms marks a dramatic and picturesque phase of the world war. The ancient city, linked to 4000 years of history, held famed sites and tombs of prophets Ezra Ezekiel and Daniel. Bagdad, once the capital of the Caliphate, inspired legends of Haroun al Raschid and Arabian Nights.
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Bagdad
Bardaa
Kine Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Tigris
Joshua
Ezra
Ezekiel
Daniel
Haroun-al Rashid
Johnson to resign California governorship for U.S. Senate
Gov. Johnson of California will resign effective March 15 to join the U.S. Senate, with Lieut. Gov. W. D. Stephens set to succeed him. Johnson cites a national crisis requiring California representation and says the extra session of Congress demands every representative be present. He was elected as a Progressive by about 300,000, while the state leaned Democratic by 8,700.
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The
Star
Washington
Johnson
California
Sacramento
United States
W. D. Stephens
Los Angeles
Congress
Wheat Breaks on Chicago Market After Strike Fears
Chicago March 13 Wheat prices fell late trading as fears of a railroad strike swept the market. May delivery slid to 1.795 and closed at 1.8018 to 1.8038 per bushel. The move reflected panicky selling and uncertain transport. J. D. Marker advertises brood sows and pigs for sale on the 19th.
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Chicago
J. D.marker
Meeting Denies Enlistment Plan At City Auditorium
A rumor claimed the 8 o clock gathering at City Hall Auditorium would pledge attendees to a military group. A organizer stated the meeting is one of many nationwide to show support for the President’s armed neutrality and to condemn his opponents.
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City Halls
United States
Intensified U-Boat Campaign Planned
The Hague March 13 Germany plans to terrorize neutral shipping by an intensified submarine campaign around the British Isles in event of war with the United States Every available submarine will be placed in action along the New York to Liverpool lanes convoyed by five A class super submarines similar to the Deutschland as supply ships
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the Hague
Germany
British Isles
United States
Berlin
New York
Liverpool
Massie Family Gratitude for Sympathy on Son’s Death
Mr and Mrs John Massie express grateful appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their son Carl Massie. Head stock cattle to be sold at Fishpaw s sale near Burns Factory March 16 fog Sig of Adpit.
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John Massie
Carl Massie
Burns Factory
Fords Wanted In Exchange Or Cash Offer
Neel Motor Co at 103 N Main St offers to exchange or buy Fords for cash. Call 78 for details.
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Neel Motor Co
Main St. Beli
Chinese Senate Endorses Break with Germany
The Chinese Senate approved severance of relations with Germany by 152 to 37, following the House vote of 431 to 87. Government to issue formal announcement today. German ambassador to receive passports. Cabinet reportedly willing to enter the war on entente terms under conditions.
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Peking
Germany
Senate
House
W. and L. Faculty Seek Higher Pay
Washington and Lee University trustees heard a committee from the faculty urge salary increases, noting the high cost of living. The petition, signed by all professors, requests careful consideration of a pay raise, and the board pledged to give it most careful attention.
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Board of Trustees
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Richmond Blues To Entrain Tomorrow
The First Squadron of Virginia Cavalry known as the Richmond Blues will entrain tomorrow from Brownsville Texas. They are expected to arrive in Richmond next Sunday night or early Monday morning after being kept at a concentration camp prior to other Virginia units' departure.
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Richmond
Brownsville
Tex
Virginia Cavalry
Richmond Blues
Virginia
Regi
Many Miners Entombed After Mine Explosions
Cannonsburg Pa March 13 At least a score of men were entombed when two explosions wrecked the Henderson Coal Company mine near Henderson four miles away Rescue squads brought seven bodies to the surface and struggle to reach others Seven teen men reportedly remain inside as gas halted further entry and rescuers warned most could be dead
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Canonsburg
Henderson Coal Company
Henderson
Justice Fultz Sentences Fred for Drunkenness
Fred Cain received 23 days in jail from Justice Fultz in the police court on a drunkenness charge. Police seized and destroyed a jag and a full quart of ice liquor found with him. To avoid a 30 day term on the state road force the court reduced the sentence by one day to 29, with time to work on the streets.
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Fred
Cain
Justice Fultz
State Road Force
Miss Lineburg Wed Mitchell A Roux
Miss Bistelle Lineburg daughter of J W Lineburg and Mitchell Alexander Roux of Washington D C were married March 3 at Grace Methodist Church South Middletown. After a reception the couple will live in Washington Navy Yard area.
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Marlboro
Bistelle Lineburg
J. W. Lineburg
Mitchell Alexander Roux
Washington, D. C
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church South
Middletown
J. H. Haley
Washington
Mr. Roux
Washington Navy
Conference in New York Could Spark National Railroad Strike
A nationwide railroad strike looms as leaders of the railway brotherhoods meet with railroad executives in New York. Strike orders are in place and hinge on an eight hour day dispute forPretend trainmen. Officials weigh presidential power to swear in workers and operate under military law.
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T the Star
New York
Hood
Brotherhood set to start strike action on Saturday evening
The first move by the Brotherhood to force an eight hour day begins at 6 on Saturday when trainmen on seven railroad lines will be called out. If goals fail, hours will be cut at intervals and by March 21 a nationwide strike will halt freight and passenger service across the United States.
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Brotherhood
Prs
United States
Little Child Dead From Complications
Earl Lenwood Martin the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Martin died Sunday night after weeks of illness in Nain. Death was ruled due to congestion of the lungs with a four year old birth date of March 22. Funeral services were held at 11 this morning at the family home and burial followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev John H Parlett of the United Brethren Church conducted the rites. Buy your stock steers at Fishpawk sale March 15 near Burnt Factory.
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Earl Lenwood Martin
Charles Martin
Nain
Mount Hebron
John H. Parlett
United Brethren Church
Fashion debate over skirts on Southern streets
Reformers and club women in Atlanta discuss the growing short skirt trend on Broad Street and Peachtree Street, noting women in knee-length attire are visible in public, with critics arguing the fashion mirrors other southern cities and exposes more than expected on windy days.
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Atlanta
Peachtree St
Cafial Street
New Orlestis
Peachtree Street
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Club
America
Wire
Mrs. Steck
Miss Fauntleroy
Marker
Wizards
Fords
Lineburg
Mitchell A. Roux
Howard Stotler
Front Royal Road
Burnt Factory
South
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