Coal wage talks invite Garfield to Washington conference
Washington negotiators plan broader talks on coal wage scales with public interests in mind as Fuel Administrator Garfield accepts Labor Secretary Wilson's invitation. In Duquoin Illinois miners quit, leaving posts after a mass meeting of United Mine Workers and shifting duty to supervisors and clerks. Maryland district 16 UMW votes to return next Monday, while West Virginia officials brace for radical trouble as DoJ warns of violence. Baltimore raids continue with multiple arrests as Communist doctrine circulates among shipyard workers. Kanawha field shows only about 1500 miners at work from a normal 12060. resume planned next week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
Wilson
Duquoin
Ill
United Mine Workers of America
District No. 12
Anderson
Indianapolis
Maryland
Cumberland
United Mine
Cornwell
West Virginia
Department of Justice
Monongalia
Taylor
Department
Baltimore
Hical
Communist Party of America
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Money Rates Rule Future of Market
New York stock market opened strong but caution rose as money rates influenced direction. General Motors led gains while Texas Company and Mexican Petroleum rose modestly. renewed concern over call money rates and higher loan costs pressured industrials and steel shares through the forenoon and into mid session.
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Associated Press
New York
General Motors
Texas Company
Mexican Petroleum
Crucible
Why Hundred of Investors Have Never Lost A Dollar
Advertises a financial firm Hansbrough & Carter offering safe investments with 6 percent interest. Claims 57-year track record of never losing principal or interest. Invites readers to request details and states focus on insurance loans and real estate. For readers seeking dependable yearly returns, promotes inquiry for particulars.
Stolen 1915 Ford Touring in Alexandria Virginia
Stolen 1915 Ford Touring with Virginia license 4432 and motor number 821235. Noted features include a round brass bumper and a bent right front hub cap. Reward offered for information to R. L. Garrett or Remschel Auto Sales Co. Alexandria Virginia.
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R. L. Garrett Or Remschel Auto Sales Co
Alexandria
Steel Plant Reopens As UMW Rally Resumes Output
The Wierton Steel Company plant in Steubenville Ohio reopened after seven weeks of shutdown tied to the steel strike. In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania district UMW officers expect western and central Pennsylvania mines to reopen early next week. Miners across Chicago Columbus and other states await formal recall notices while many remain idle.
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Associated Press
Steubenville, O
Wierton Steel Company
Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
John L. Lewis
United States
Protest Against Arms for Mexicans Sparks U S Action
The United States moves to curb large European arms shipments to Mexico. State Department officials report a Belgium origin order and an American protest at Brussels, arguing shipment violates an international arms control acordo.
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Europe
México
Belgium
State Department
Brussels
Gloture Rule for Debate Is Beaten
In Washington on November 13 the attempt by Democrats to invoke cloture to limit debate on the foreign relations committee's reservations to the peace treaty failed. Senator McCumber a leading Republican mild reservationist said a cloture rule for the entire treaty would be introduced soon.
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Associated Press
Washrington
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
Flyers killed as flight 1s begun
Lieut. R. M. Douglas and Lieut. J. S. L. Ross of the Australian flying corps were killed when their plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Hanslough for Australia. The crash occurred near Surbiton in Surrey.
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Associated Press
London
R. M. Douglas
Australian Flying Corps
J. S. L. Ross
Hanslough
Australia
Surbiton
Surrey
Old Homestead Comes to Empire in A No 1 Company
Theatre goers are assured by Io J. HENRY that the Old Homestead rural comedy drama will premiere at the Empire tomorrow night with a first rate company. Promoters note a patron who has seen the play six times, underscoring strong audience demand.
Cold Storage Expands To Add Shipments With Robinson
The facility reports storing 128000 barrels this year and arranged with Robinson Cold Storage Company to store several thousand more barrels for customers.
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Robinson Cold Storage Company
Funeral of Mrs Theodosia Snapp at North Main home
The funeral for Mrs Theodosia Snapp wife of F R Snapp was held at 604 North Main Street. Rev Clarence Woods of Centenary Reformed Church conducted the service and interment was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included J H Moling Sr Robert L Gray G O Stapp Joseph Hodgson M M Lynth and A L Green. Out of town relatives attending included Mrs Alice Fisher of Staunton Va sister of Mrs Snapp Mrs Sallie Long also of Staunton Mr and Mrs J Frank Eddy of Philadelphia and Elise Snapp of Chambersburg Pa.
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Theodosia Snapp
F. R. Snapp
Winchester Foundryimhan
North Main Street
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
Liw
Barber Shop Proprietor Sprains Right Arm
Mr. Jap Curl, owner of the barber shop opposite Hotel Jack, is in considerable pain after injuring his right arm on Sunday while cranking his car. He previously fractured the same arm in a similar accident.
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Jap Curl
Hotel Jack
Curl
Auto Service Ad Promises Careful Driving
An old newspaper classified notes an auto service business at 212 North Market Street with a Bell phone listing and emphasis on careful drivers. It reads like a brief local business notice from a past era.
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Auto Service Coo
N. Market St
Bell Phone
Winchester Leather Supply Co Notice
Winchester Leather Supply Co at 142 S Main St notices Sam Ensogna with 12 1p 6t scheduling details for a local business matter.
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Winchester Leather Supply Co
S. Main St
SAM Ensogna
Sam Haines
Winchester
Men Wanted to Join the State Guard
The Adjutant General orders State and National Guard units to recruit to their limits due to unsettled times. Men ages 18 to 45 are eligible. Commanding Logan R. Fay.
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State Guard
Adjutant General
National Guard
Nutter's Music and Dancing Academy Admits Young Students
Advertisement outlines class hours for children starting at age seven with sessions from 9:00 to 11:30 in the morning, 1:50 to 5:00 in the afternoon, and 7:30 to 11:00 in the evening at Nutter's Music and Dancing Academy.
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Nutter
Music and Dancing Academy
Notice to claimants in the estate of F A Coran
Claimants against the estate of F A Coran deceased or parties owing debts are instructed to settle with James P Reardon executor. Formal notice dated and seeking settlement of claims per the court.
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F. A. Co Ran
Jas
P. Reardon
Red Cross Forms New County Unit Function
The Mawelett's Gap Opequon Auxiliary held a meeting at St Pauls Lutheran Church with 30 members pledging support to the Red Cross peace program. Officers elected included J W Richards president H B Snapp vice president H C Womeldorph treasurer and Glaize secretary. Other branches reorganized include Whitacre Gainesboro Middletown Stephens City Bloom Clearbrook and Bransons along with junior school groups.
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Irederick County
Mawelett
Gap-Opequon
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
J. W. Richards
Whitacre
Gainesboro
Middletown
Stephens City
Bloom
Clearbrook
Bransons
No Profiteering Oysters Sale in Crisfield
Crisfield salt water select oysters offered at old price by GSO. Ad lists ShAPYs 11 1p 31427 N. Marker St for details and pickup.
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Crisfield Salt Water
Old Price
GSO
Shapys
Marker St
Want To Buy Business Property On Main St
Individual seeks to buy business property on Main Street between Piccadilly and Cork, from Evans Hotel to B and C station, wants reasonable price and to deal with owner, contact G. B. Chapman at Chapman's Auto Supply. Small farms priced 2000 to 2500, Herrell's Real Estate Agency listings. Bond sale ads and insurance offers noted. WANTED cook for family of two, apply 142 N Washington.
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Main St
Piccadilly
Cork Streets
Piccadilly St
Evans Hotel
G. B. Chapman
Chapman
Washington
Lee Tires and Tubes Sale at 20 Percent Off
J. B. Beverley offers Lee tires and tubes at 20 percent below list price with guaranteed fabric for 5 000 miles and puncture protection for 6 000 miles. Lee 8 ply tires adjusted by mileage with direct distributor shipping and local praise. Contact Beverley at City Hall for prices.
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J. B. Beverley
Attempt on Georges Mandel during public meeting in Bordeaux
An attack occurred as Georges Mandel, premier Clemenceau's secretary, prepared to leave a meeting in Bordeaux. The car was surrounded, assailants struck with canes, a revolver fired at the vehicle door. Mandel and his companions were uninjured. the driver sped away.
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Associated Press
Bordeaux
Georges Mandel
Clemenceau
Department of
Gironde
Mandel
Reds Capture Ishim Town in Northern Front Advance
Red troops seize Ishim town 80 miles north of Petrograd after crossing the Ishim river. They push 26 to 50 miles along an irregular front toward Pokishi on the Kurban railway, in a move described as occupation of the town.
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Associated Press
Him
Petrotaylosk
Ishim River
Pokishi
Peace Talks Begin Between Esthonians and Bolsheviki
Helsinki reports that peace negotiations between Esthonians and Bolsheviki will begin Saturday. Lithonians will not participate in the talks.
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Associated Press
Hellinfors
Hathonians
Funeral Services for 111 American Soldiers in Hoboken
Funeral services with full military honors were held on the Hoboken pier for 111 American soldiers who died in northern Russia. The bodies were landed by the transport Daraga. Unclaimed remains will be buried in Cypress Hill Cemetery or another National Cemetery later. William H. Bowman of Rockingham County Virginia among the dead. Mrs. Marshal Willis travels to Baltimore to join daughters Mrs. Baker and Mrs. White.
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Associated Press
New York
Russia
Hoboken
Daraga
Washington
War Department
Cypress Hill Cemetery
Brooklyn
National Cemetery
William H. Bowman
Penn Laird
Rockingham County
Discharged Soldiers Inquiry at City Hall Red Cross
Veterans with disabilities or training entitlements asked to contact the Red Cross Home Service Section at City Hall second floor for hours 9 to 1. The notice requests verification of allotments back pay liberty bonds equipment clothing allowances and bonuses.
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Home Service Section
The
Red Cross
City Hall
Skelton Accepts Assistant Agent Post at N and W Station
Harry A. Skelton of Dayton Virginia and son of Rev. and Mrs S ID Skelton has joined the Norfolk and Western Railway at Front Royal as assistant agent after several years with the 116th Infantry Band.
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Harry A. Skelton
S. ID. Skelton
Dayton
116Th Infantry
Bani
Norfolk and Western
Front Royal
Wanted Good Reliable Truck Driver
Classified notice seeking a married, reliable truck driver with good education and references. Pays twenty dollars per week to the right party. Address X, care of Star. 131 per.
Winchester State Guards Muster Notice
All members are ordered to report at the armory on Thursday nights of the 1st and 26th at 7.45 to prepare for the Star Inspection. By order of the 1st Sergeant Locand RR, Fay, Captain Commanding.
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Locand RR
Fay
Prosecution Moves On IWW Links in Centralia Case
Centralia Washington November 13 George Paxton a former soldier was questioned before daybreak while patrolling a road near the Centralia Chehalis line close to the bridge where an IWW member was lynched Tuesday night Police guardsmen and veterans searched a vat for the shooter Paxton was not hit Criminal information against 26 alleged IWW members was prepared for filing with Lewis County clerk at Chehalis by County Attorney Allen The information alleges participation in or knowledge of the killing of four American Legion members War to the death on IWW Saunders United States district attorney in Seattle declared the IWW faces full prosecution to the limit of the law
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Associated Press
Centralia
Wash
George Paxton
Chehalid
Paxton
Industrial Workers of the World
Lewis County
Chehalis
Allen
American Legion
I. W. We
Seattle
Robert C. Saunders
United States
War Time Unconstitutional Plan Blocks Tax Whiskey Sale
In Louisville a judge ruled wartime tax measures unconstitutional and enjoined the collector of internal revenue for Kentucky and the district attorney from interfering with two Louisville distillers selling their floor stock of tax paid whiskey.
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Louisville
Evans
Tipo
Collector of Internal Revenue
Kentucky
Gregory
Pastor Called Away On Sad Missions
Rev. George W. Stover was called to Staunton on Tuesday to conduct Mrs. T. G. Harts funeral today. He will visit his ill sister Ms. J. W. Cook. In his absence Rev. W. H. Samsell will fill the pulpit at United Brethren Church Sunday morning and evening. All services at the usual hours. Everyone invited.
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George W. Stover
Staunton
T. G. Harts
J. W. Cook
W. H. Sampsell
United Brethren Church
Hogs Brought to City Slaughterhouse for Butchering Prices Listed
Wanted family hogs butchered at City slaughter house with prices from one to one and a half dollars. United phone listed. Contact Spurr and Newman.
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City
United Phone
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Alice M. Hillyard
Family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for flowers and kindness during illness and death of Mrs. Alice M. Hillyard. Signed by her son and sisters.
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Alice M. Hillyard
Dies Suddenly In Law Office In Shepherdstown
M. B. Baker a retired Shepherdstown merchant died suddenly yesterday in the office of A. B. Dandridge. He was 70 and survived by a brother Harry B. Baker a former excise commissioner at Washington and a sister Mrs. George Glass of Berryville Virginia. Secretary of War Newton D. Baker is a nephew.
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M. B. Baker
Shepherdstown
W. Va
A. 8
Dandridge
Harry 8. Baker
Washington
George Glass
Berryville
Newton D. Baker
Box Social at Hittman's Tollgate School House
Friday night event invites all, with a box social at Hittman's Tollgate School House on Friday November 14. Special offer for Friday and Saturday features a one pound box of Lady Helen Chocolate covered Cherries priced at 69 cents, available at The People’s Drug Co.
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People’s Drug Co
Hittman's
Tollgate School House
The
People's Drug Co
Senator Martin Fought Bravely Against Death
Obituary notice of Virginia Senator Thomas S. Martin detailing his illness at University Hospital in Charlottesville, his long service on Senate committees, fiscal restraint efforts after WWI, and the impact of his death on his party and country with tributes from colleagues.
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Senator Martin
Martin
Senate
White House
Capitol
Marti
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Toreneleiy
Herrell’s
Till & Mandel
REDS
Ishim
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LWW
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