Miners and Operators Push Toward Settlement in Wage Talks
In Washington the Fuel Administration delays action on nationwide coal limits while wage talks in the central competitive field proceed. Regional coal commissions and railroad administration steps address coal famine pinch points. Reports say progress is made as details of wage and conditioned agreement are discussed. Miners drop local adjudication asks while operators prepare a wage increase offer though a 30 hour week and 60 percent rise remain disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Garfield
Regional Coal Commission
Railroad Administration
Tay
West Taine Et Chaptleston
W. Va
Orexidia Poote
New River
Adéef
Buckley
Kentucky
Evansville
Ind
Henderson
W. D. Duncan
South
Walte D. Hines
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Pocahontas
Colorado
Dunver
Col
George C
New Conference Named by Wilson Faces December Session
President Wilson appoints a 17 member industrial conference to study the wage issue and follow the earlier National Industrial Conference. Names include Secretary of Labor Wilson, Thomas W Gregory, George W Wickersham, Herbert Hoover, Oscar S Straus, Henry C Stuart and others from government, business, and state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Henry Stuart
Labor
United States
Thomas W. Gregory
George W. Wickersham
Herbert C. Hoover
Commerce
Oscar S. Straus
Henry C. Stuart
Virginia
Henry M. Robinson
California
Thomas W. Causig
Daniel W. McCall
Massachusetts
Martin H. Glynn
New York
W. O. Compton
University of Ohio
Richard Hooker
Springveld
Masq
Julium Rosénwala
Chicago
Stanley King
Boston
Austrian fiddler cancels contract in Louisville protest
At the suggestion of Mayor Smith Austrian violinist Fritz Kriesler cancelled his contract for an appearance at a leading opera house tonight. The move followed actions by the Louisville post of the American Legion and eight civic clubs protesting that his appearance would aid enemy alien sympathy propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Smith
Fritz Kriesler
Todlay
American Legion
Kriesler
Thanksgiving Sale Trims Hats at 21-1p-21
Miss Alice Newcome at 21 E Water St advertises a Thanksgiving sale with all trimmed hats reduced. The notice is brief and focuses on a local shop offering price reductions during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Newcome
E. Water St
Prisoner Whitmer Convicted of Carrying Concealed Weapons
J. W. Whitmer of Shenandoah county Virginia was jailed for 30 days after being found guilty of carrying a loaded revolver. He was acquitted of stealing a watch, but admitted concealing the weapon and will perform jail chores to pass the time. The jailer notes Whitmer, also called Phoney, will be alone among inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Whitmer
Mount Jackson
Shenandoah County
A. J. Taufenner
James Dinges
New Market
W. S. Hiett
Dinges
Whitmer
Wood Sawing For Hire By Winchester Wood Co.
Advertisement for Winchester Wood Co offering wood sawing services using a horse power engine. Prices described as reasonable. Located at 49 S. Market St. in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Wood Co
S. Market St
Flyweights contract for bout in Milwaukee December
Jimmy Wilde English flyweight champion signed to fight Jack Sharkey of New York in a ten round bout at Milwaukee on December 6. The bout will be at 116 pounds at ring side and Otto Dorchert, president of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, also signed the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Jimmy Wilde
Eiglish
Jack Sharkey
Milwaukee
Otto Dorchert
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Property Sale Offers In Town And Nearby Lots
Opportunity to purchase very reasonable properties includes a modern frame dwelling on South Washington street with adjoining lot, a Gerard street home with heat exception, a six room house with electric lights and gas plus a sleeping porch, a brick Main street dwelling with rear alley lot, and commercial property in town center. Also seven acres of fruit bearing land near Winchester, five acres with a fine city dwelling, plus bonds available through Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Gerard Street
Main Street
Winchester
Public Dance at Cutter's Music and Dance Academy
Wednesday the 19th and Saturday the 22nd feature an evening of dancing at Cutter's Music and Dancing Academy located at 136 N Main Street. The event invites friends to enjoy music in a clean, safe venue with a good floor and floor manager. R M Swimley advertises Felt and Silk Floss Bed Mattresses and Washing Machines and Wringers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutter’s Music and Dancing Academy
N. Main Street
Miners' Leader Alleges Uneven Return to Work
Johnson, district president of the miners, complains that not all striking miners have been recalled. The Colorado Fuel and Iron Company, a leading state producer, says most men will be reinstated except those active in promoting the recent strike.
Classified Ad Brief with Orchard Listings Near Berryville
Short agricultural ad noting two good hands on orchard near Berryville. Mentions John Harmer at Fair Grounds with Bell phone 209W. Includes references to B and Star Office and location codes 18-1p-41 and 17-1p-St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
Star Office
John Harmer
Fair Grounds
Bell Phone
Man Alleges Wife Was Involved In Earlier Marriage
Dave Boyd of Brooklyn asks Corporation Court to confirm Ruth Smith Copeland of Winchester was already married when he wed her on October 9 at Sanford South Carolina. Records show Ruth Smith Copeland obtained a divorce from Edward Copeland on October 20 on bed and board grounds, not absolute, leaving Boyd’s marriage status unclear. Authorities note no conclusive proof of Boyd ceremony and rely on his letter for details.
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Corporation Court
Dave Boyd
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ruth Smith
Winchester
Mr. Boyd
Sanford
Boyd
Edward Copeland
Charleston
S. C
Smith-Copeland
Ruth Smith Copeland
Copeland
Wood for sale by Winchester Wood Co
Wood for sale with phone orders referenced to Winchester Wood Co located at Market Street 49.8. contact details incomplete but indicates a timber listing and sales inquiry process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Wood Co
Market St
Higher Taxes for Schools Urged by State Board
The Virginia State Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution urging the next General Assembly to raise the state tax for school purposes from 14,000 per cent. If enacted, the school fund would increase by 700,000 to 900,000 dollars annually. The measure also asks for a substantial cash boost for elementary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Richmond
Harris Hart
General Assembly
Hart
Private Dancing Classes At Nutter's Music Academy
Private dancing classes every Tuesday and Friday from 8 30 p m to 10 30 p m under a good instructor at Nutter's Music and Dancing Academy located 136 N Main Street.
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Nutter
Turkey prices soar as Thanksgiving demand grows
The article notes turkeys command 42 to 45 cents per pound for fancy dressed birds with higher costs expected before the holiday. It compares current prices to last year and to 1917 figures, citing rising live bird prices and escalating wartime market effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Gobbler
H. C.L
Burning Chimney Law Test In Winchester
A warrant was sworn by the chief fire warden against J Marion Orndoff to permit a chimney to burn out at his South Stewart street residence. Orndoff, partner in Ryan and Orndoff, is said to be in New York buying clothing for his firm, so the hear ing before Justice Talbot was not held. Friends say no city law prohibits accidental or intentional chimney burning, noting pre 1901 ordinances were not codified. Continued on page 5.
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J.W. Sibert
Chaling
J. Marion Orndoff
South Stewart Street
Orndoff
Ryan and Orndoff
New York
W. R. Talbot
Orphoff
Winchester
Apples Wanted in Winchester Sale
Sam Haines advertises apples wanted for one week only with a special sale starting today offering $20 and $25 value items for $1. High prices paid for fruit in any quantity. Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apples
Sam Haines
Winchester
Iptf
Fruit Growers Mass Meeting in Frederick County
Notice announces a mass meeting to form a Fruit Growers' Association in Frederick county. The City Court Room hosts the session at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, with State Entomologist W. J. Schoene to discuss cutting cedar trees. followed by a hotel chambermaid wanted notice.
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Frederick County
W. J. Schoene
Golden Rule Bible Class Seeks Members for Sunday Session
Members of the class are asked to meet in the class room at 2 30 p m Sunday November 23 public cordial invited special program at Golden Rule Bible Class Stephens City Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Claro Flour Ad Claims Quality and Baking Benefit
An advertisement urges readers to try Claro Flour sold with a guarantee. It promises better bread and invites customers to order a sack from their grocer.
Services at Stephens City Episcopal Church
Rev. Giles B. Palmer will conduct Sunday services at St Stephens Episcopal Church Stephens City at 4 o clock with Sunday school at 3 o clock. The public is invited. Miss Ella Stuart Gibson departed for Baltimore to take a teaching position.
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Giles B. Palmer
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Stephens City
Ella Stuart Gibson
Baltimore
Will of Mrs. Hannah L. Murray Probated
The will of the late Mrs. Hannah L. Murray, who died at her daughter Miss Maggie E. Murray's home on North Main street, was admitted to probate in Winchester. Executed July 8, the will directs equal division of personal property among Miss Maggie Murray, F. Murray, Floridward Carver, John Carver, and Frances Carver, with real estate to be sold and proceeds divided among the four. executrix M183 Murray qualified with a $5,000 bond.
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Hannah L. Murray
Maggie E. Murray
North Main Street
Haseen
Corporation Lrrks
Winchester
F. Murray
Flor- Fidward Carver
Maxsie
Feline John
Frances J. Carver
Murray
President Silent On Ratification Failure
Washington dispatch reports the Senate failed to ratify the Versailles treaty with Germany, delaying peace moves. Administrations leaders and diplomats expect no early action. special session adjourned after three failed ratification votes and a statute-end war resolution.
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Associated Press
Washington
C Wilson
Senate
White Houe
Hitchcock
Admink Vastor
Alabama
Tumulty
Anderswood
United
Germany
Congress
Peltere
Pene Hutte
United States
Spain
Exchange Coupon Notes By Dec 30
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond advises Victory Liberty Loan coupon note holders to clip the December 15 1919 coupons before exchanging for registered notes. Registered notes will be coupon free and interest paid by Treasury Department checks on regular dates to owners.
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Winchester
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Victory Liberty Loan
Treasury Department
New B&O Railroad Schedule Set For November 30
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials announced a new passenger timetable to take effect on Sunday morning November 30. No details on Shenandoah division changes were received, and there was little expectation of additions. Any adjustments would likely involve curtailing some passenger services.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Shenandoah
Real estate conveyances admitted to record in Frederick County
Real estate transfers listed include R L Campbell to John Steck for ten acres near Opequon at 1000 dollars. William Custy heirs to C W Fletcher for Custy tollgate property on Millwood Road at 500. W A McAboy to J M McAboy for five acres in Stonewall district at 250. M H McFarland to Ralph Debuler et al for two tracts totaling 138 acres in Jamesboro district at 3000. William F Bragg et ux to Hugh Carper for 196 acres in Stonewall and partly in Berkeley County at 4875. H E Shirley et ux to Robert Clark for two tracts in Gainesboro district at 2000. William Butler et ux to E C Oates et ux for three acres at Mountain Falls at 750. Viola Henry et al to John Waldron et al for 163 acres in Gainesboro district at 8000. James E Hardy to H L Orndorff for a lot in Harris Addition at 10 dollars. F E Willey et al to George A Welsh for a house and lot in Middletown at 900.
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Frederick County
R. L. Campbell
John M. Steck
Opequon
William Custy
C. W. Fletcher
Custy
Tollgate
Millwood Road
W. A. McAboy
J. M. McAboy
Stonewall District
M. H. McFarland
Ralph Debuler
Mary EB. Debuler
Ada M. Tercal
Jamesboro
William F. Bragget
Hugh Carper
Stonewall
Berkeley County
W. Va
H. E. Shirley Et
Robert Clark
Gainesboro
William Butler
E. C. Oates
Mountain Falls
Viola Henry
John Waldron
James E. Hardy
H. L. Orndorff
Harris
Willey
George A Welsh
Middletown
Colored couple Massie and Green wed in local ceremony
A marriage license issued Tuesday afternoon in the corporation clerk’s office unites William A. Massie of Rockbridge County Virginia and Frances Green of this city both colored. The ceremony will be held at Whitacre School on Wednesday evening November 26 at 7 30 p.m. Public invited refreshments served. Also notices a lost black patent leather handbag with keys calling cards and small change with reward.
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Corporation Clerk's
Williiam A. Massie
Rockbridge County
Virginia
Frances Green
Charley Green
Whitacre School
Star Office
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Tine Gill
West Virginia
GY Wilson
Stuart
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Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Investments
R. M. Swimley
Ama Sheen
South Carolina
Turkey
Hotel Jack
House
R. R
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Warrey
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