Coal diplomacy and strikes ripple through mining districts
Reports from Charleston Duluth and Washington describe miners quitting in the New River field after contracts with the United Mine Workers were deemed no longer in effect. Non-essential coal supplies to Duluth and the northwest were cut off. The central competitive field miners and operators began wage negotiations under Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield amid a push to ensure adequate coal supply for the nation.
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Duluth, Minn
Lakes
Duluth
Superior
Northwest
E. D. Brigham
Egal
W. H. Groverman
Minnesota
Washington
Garfield
Wilson
United States
Secretary of Labor
Charleston
W Va
William Petry
United Mines Workers of America
Winchester and Martinsburg battle to 3 3 high school tie
Winchester High and Martinsburg High played Equity Field to a 3 to 3 tie in a 40 minute game. Martinsburg scored on a 25 yard drop kick by Fiery and Peter Baker added a second drop kick from beyond 30 yards. The late drive threatened a Winchester touchdown but the defense held and cleared. Attendance was about 400.
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Winchester High School
Martinsburg High School
Equity Field
Martinsburg
Winchester
Yara Wie
Aif
Peter Baker
Michaels
Martinisburg Winchester
Eae LS
Carper
Eagle, DeHart
Soe
Poole ‘Dauito & Funk
Phornbure
Bove ‘Neel
Rush Hobbs
Barr Bittinger
L.B. Baker
Aeaitt
R.B. Kremer
Snyder
Q.B. Cornwell
Ryan
Arthur
Lacy
Wanted Short corn and fodder by John Harmer
Classified note seeking short corn and fodder items from John Harmer at the Fair Grounds, contact via Bell phone 209W. The ad is brief, listing a price or payment line and a delivery location.
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John Harmer
Fair Grounds
Bell Phone
Investment offer claims 37 years without principal loss
Hansbrough & Carter advertise a safe, punctual six percent investment. They claim a flawless 37 year record for principal and interest, inviting readers to request details on a convenient, secure scheme to return money when needed.
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Partic
Public Dance at Uutter's Music and Dancing Academy
Public dance events announced for Wednesday 19th and Saturday 22nd at 136 N Main Street. Bring a friend and enjoy a safe evening in a clean up-to-date venue with a good floor and music. Floor manager oversight noted.
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Uutter’s Music and Dancing Academy
N. Main Street
Notice for Frederick county fruit growers mass meeting
A mass meeting for organizing a Fruit Growers Association in Frederick county will be held in the City Court Room at 3 p m on Saturday November 29. State Entomologist W J Schoene will discuss cedar tree cutting. Ip tf
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Frederick County
W. J. Schoene
Great Victories Claimed by Reds
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports an assassination attempt on Admiral Kolchak head of the all Russian government with hand grenades. Six soldiers died and twelve wounded. The same dispatch notes Bolshevik capture of Kursk Tobolsk Ishim Zakatinsk Petropavlovsk Koktzetoff and Omsk with 28 000 prisoners including 1 000 officers. In Helsingfors 20 000 troops under General Yu den itch reportedly defect to the Bolsheviki.
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London
Kolchak
Omsk
Moscow
Kursk
Orel
Tobolsk
Ishim
Zakatinsk
Petropavolsk
Koktzhetoff
Helsingfors
Finland
Yudenitch
Peace Delegations to Sail Home from Paris
The American delegation to the peace conference will depart Paris for home on December 5 or 6, with the British delegation expected to leave about the same time.
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Associated Press
Paris
Brokers Involved In Bank Thefts
New York reported further arrests in a roundup across New York and Washington and other cities of suspects tied to thefts worth between 500000 and 1 million dollars of securities in the New York financial district over six months. David W Sullivan, a Consolidated Stock Exchange member, was arrested on larceny and criminally receiving two crucible steel certificates valued at 45000, with police hopeful the raid will finish the robberies that have troubled Wall Street amid missing messenger boys.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington
New York Financial District
David W. Sullivan
Consolidated ‘Stock Exchange
Wall Street
American Legion Raid on Socialist HQ Sparks City Criticism
In Cincinnati on November 19 more than 300 American Legion members led by officers raided socialist headquarters. They burned hundreds of pounds of literature, mostly for the Communist Labor Party. Mayor Galvin condemned the raid as mob rule and pledged investigation of police inaction.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
American Legion
Communist Labor Party of America
Galvin
Roberts-Bentley
Appellate Court Stays Injunction in Prohibition Case
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the preliminary injunction from Judge Arthur L. Brown halting federal enforcement of the Volstead Act in Rhode Island, pending further action.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Taitea States Circuit Court of Appealss
Arthur L. Brown
Rhodesland
Advertising Rate Increase Sought by Southern Publishers
A resolution backed a 25 percent rise in foreign and local advertising rates in southern newspapers. The Southern Newspaper Publishers Association plans a $10,000 campaign to boost the South, with Newmeyer of New Orleans chairing the committee.
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New Orleans
Southern Newspaper Publishers’ Association
South
Arter @ Newmeyer
Southern Council of the American Advertising Agents’ ‘Association
Horses Wanted for Heavy Draft Carloads at Noonan's
Auction notice announces noon appointment at Noonan's Livery on Thursday November 20 to purchase two carloads of heavy draft horses. Buyer seeks strong teams, reliable drivers, and healthy stock for immediate sale. Local sellers encouraged to bring suitable draft horses for negotiation.
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Noonan
Race Dr Abbott Speaks Tomorrow Night at Christ Protestant Church
The Rev Dr H P Almon Abbott former rector of Cleveland Cathedral and now rector of Grace and St Peter's Baltimore will speak at 8 o'clock tomorrow night at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church for the nation wide church campaign. Dr Asante of eminent age will also speak and is described as eloquent and impressive. Abbott will be met in Martinsburg tomorrow afternoon by Paul Gaylord and will leave on a night train after his address.
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H. P. Almon Abbott
Cleveland
Ohio
Grace
St. Peter’s Church
Baltimore
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Asante
Episcopal Church
Dr. Abbott
Martinsburg
Paul Gaylord
Guardian Appointed for Barr Children in Corporation Court
In the corporation court yesterday on E. E. Barr’s motion, he is named guardian for his three minor children Marguerite F. Barr Hermann S. Barr and Gretna L. Barr. He posted a bond of 1000 dollars. APPLES WANTED. SAM HAINES WINCHESTER. Special sale ad notes values at 20 and 25 dollars for 15 dollars at LITTLE JOE'S STORE.
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E. E. Barr
Marguerite F. Barr
Herman S. Barr
Gretna L. Barr
Little Joe's
Young Farm Hand James Dodson Dies in Frederick County
James Dodson a young farm hand died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after weeks of illness from a complication of diseases. He would have been 16 next Saturday and was the son of Mr. Luther Dodson born in Madison county Virginia. The family lived near Cedar Grove and the funeral is planned for Thursday with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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James Dodson
Memorial Hospital
Luther Dodson
Madison County
Mary Jenkins
Frederick County
Cedar Grove
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Private dancing classes at Nutter's Music and Dancing Academy
Private dancing lessons held every Tuesday and Friday from 8 30 p m to 10 30 p m under a good instructor. Nutter's Music and Dancing Academy located at 18 1p to 126 N Main Street. Window glass putty inside paints enamels and varnishes. John W Rosenberger Bell Phone 72.
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Nutter
John W. Rosenberger
Stock Market Slips Amid Broad Selling Pressure
New York stocks opened lower as speculative issues extended losses with steels oils motors and high grade rails sharply down. General Motors tumbled nine points while Bible Steel slid eight as liquidation from interior brokers weighed on prices and foreign exchange unsettled markets despite some mid day rallies after the Federal Reserve Board held rates steady.
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Associated Press
New York
Bible Steel
General Motors
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Federal Reserve Board
Public Meeting on School Children's Health at Branson’s
A Branson’s School meeting for promoting children’s health will be held Thursday November 20 at 8 p.m. Dr Anderson will deliver an illustrated lecture on school child health. All patrons and children are invited. Ruth C. Fasley County School Nurse.
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Branson's
Anderson
Ruth C. Fasley
Hemorrhage Grants 36 Hours of Danger for Clyde Sibert
East Germain street resident Clyde Sibert was rushed to a hospital with a head hemorrhage lasting over 36 hours. Doctors fought to control it while his condition remained serious though slightly improved today. Sibert, employed at the Old Dominion Paper Mill, had a prior facial injury from a baseball incident two years earlier.
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Clyde Sibert
East Germain Street
Sibert
Old Dominion Paper
Examinations for Enumerators in Winchester Frederick Area
The Star reports census supervisor J M Banserman announces exams for enumerator positions in Winchester city and Frederick county to be held at the post office building on Thursday November 20 at 10 am. Eligible applicants with filed applications should report promptly. some Frederick county applicants who did not return blanks may still apply and test. Clarke county exams date not fixed yet and Clarke applicants may file in the coming days.
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Banserman
Winchester Postoffice
The
Star
J. M.banserman
Congressional District
Winchester
Frederick
Frederick County
Clarke County
Property Offers on South Washington and Gerard Streets
Opportunity to purchase reasonable properties includes a modern frame dwelling on South Washington street with an adjoining lot and a Gerard street home with heat exclusion. Also brick Main street dwelling with rear alley lot, center town business property, seven acres of fruit land with dwelling by Wincherger, five acres with a city dwelling, plus bonds for sale and insurance loans investments.
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Washington Street
Gerard Street
Wincherger
Wanted Two Good Hands on Orchard Near Berryville
Help wanted notice seeking two reliable workers for orchard duties near Berryville. Apply at B Star Office. 18-Ip-41.
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Berryville
Star
Claro Flour ad promises better bread quality
An advertisement promotes Claro Flour as a quality product with a satisfaction guarantee. It claims the flour helps make more and better bread and urges readers to request a sack from their grocer.
Grace Lutheran lunch event at Mrs Rose home
The Young People's Society of Grace Lutheran Church serves a cafeteria lunch at the home of Mrs G C Rose 11 North Main Street on Thursday November 20 starting at 6 pm A musical program is planned. Public warmly invited. Stephen City VA window glass putty offered by John W Rosenberger.
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Young People’s Society of Grace Lutheran Church
G. C. Rose
Main St
Senate Debates Lodge Treaty Ratification Strategy
Senate convenes to vote on ratification with Lodge reservations amid Democrat opposition. Leaders report Democrats may block the Lodge plan, while a potential bipartisan compromise surfaces after a likely defeat. Lines are drawn as the peace treaty fate hinges on final Senate action.
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Tate Lodge
Wdmat
Senate
United States
Nocratic
Will Hopeman
Republican
Democratic Friends of the Treaty
Conference of
Democratic
Hitchcock
Lodge
Committee
Democrats
Senator Lodge
Hadeen
Ter
2& Dimocrats
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Unmon
Tracy Sianalidated
New River
W. Va
New River Field
United Mine Workers of
High School
Ulars
Hansbrough & Carter
REDS
Yudentteli
Appelate
UAGE
M.W. Race
Apples
Sam Haines
Iptf
Reserve Board
Flag OF Humanity
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Investments
R. M. Swimlray
Golden Rule Bible Clas
Stephens City
Miss Alice
Newcome
E. Water St
Hite
R. M. Swimley
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