Virginia Troops Abroad Remain With Eightieth Division
A dispatch from American Army HQ in France dated November 21 notes Virginia units including the 16th Infantry and selectees from Camp Lee with the Eightieth Division. They are withdrawn to rest areas and may be sent to Germany for occupation duties after peace talks. no fighting expected, but ready for emergencies. A letter from Representative T W Harrison discusses Company I, stating it rested at Salverads after October 31 and likely recuperated, with prior combat service praised.
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France
Washington
Germany
Harrison
Stiar
T. W. Harrison
Sogaipany
Peete
Wiar Department
Red Cross
Salverads
Stant
Byrd Promoted from Captain to Major in World War I
Captain Thomas Bolling Byrd of this city has been promoted from captain to major after serving with the Fifteenth division in France since 1917. A letter from Major W A Graham of Warnerton North Carolina confirms Byrd’s health and leadership, noting it was recommended for promotion and that Byrd is regarded highly and safe.
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Thomas Bolling Byrd
Richard Evelyn ‘Byrd
Fort Myer
France
Byrd
Washington
W. A Graham
Werreniton
N.C
Warrenton
N. C
R. E. Byrd
Q Street
Washington, D. C
Oxtoner
W. A. Graham
For Sale Hudson Super Six Nearly New
Classified note offers a Hudson Super Six for sale described as nearly new. Applicant instructed to contact Star for details, with one page format noted.
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Star
Germany Placed Blame For War With Public Documents
Paris dispatch reports Kurt Hisner, head of the Bavarian republic, releasing state papers to accuse Germany and the German people of responsibility for the war. A July 18 1914 memorandum from the Bavarian minister at Berlin says Berlin planned to send an ultimatum to Serbia but postponed to aid French leaders abroad.
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Paris
Germany
Kurt Hisner
Munich
Berlin
Serbia
Poincaire
Vivian
France
Petrograd
Night units halted per official notice
A formal notice states no further night units will enter service. The message is attributed to H. H. M GUTRE.
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H. H. M’gutre
Rev J W Cowling Accepts Call to Annapolis Church
The Rev J W Cowling resigns as rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church at Whicklifife Clarke county Virginia to accept a call extended recently by a parish vestry in Annapolis Maryland. He and his family left Clarke county for their new home several days ago and many friends in the region regret their departure.
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J. W. Cowling
Protestant Episcopal Church
Whicklifife
Clarke County
Annapolis
Mr. Cowling
Coal Dispute Over Production Sparks Senate Probe
Washington, Nov. 25. Senator Reed presses J. D. Neale, director of anthracite distribution, about alleged limits on output to prop up prices. Neale, a coal operator and millionaire, says operators could meet demand and that there was no surplus sold. coal was stored when excess was evident. Reed accuses price manipulation.
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Washington
J. D. Neale
The
Fuel Administration
Neale
Senator Reed
Mr. Neale
Espionage Cases Advanced for Early Hearings
The Supreme Court, on government motion, advanced the espionage cases of Eugene V. Debs James A Peterson and Jacob Frohwert for hearing on Monday January 6. An early hearing is sought due to the risk the espionage act convictions may become inoperative before final conclusions.
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Washington
United States
Eugene V. Debs
James A. Peterson
Jacob Frohwert
Armistice extended as peace talks delayed
Washington reports the armistice with Germany extended to February 1 due to delay in the peace conference. The preliminary session under President Wilson will aim for a general four nation agreement to set terms and prevent negotiated peace. Lost silver wrist watch in leather strap offers reward at Star office.
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Star
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Italy
Star Office
Keckley Farm Auction Near Rosenberger
On the farm of late A M Keckley near Rosenberger at 10 a m auction of 4 horses 3 cows wagon buggy implements hay corn fodder and potatoes. Terms cash. Frank M Keckley Admr and L Brumsback. 26 Ap 6t Mr Charlies L Bowly returned to fay to Washington after visiting his family there.
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Mr. Charlies L. Bowly
Tofay
Washington
Post Office to Aid Wire Firms in Locating Message Recipients
Washington Nov 25 The Postoffice Department will give wire companies access to postal records to locate people to whom messages have been sent. Postmaster General Burleson amended regulations to permit this access as part of coordinating telegraph and telephone systems and postal services.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Burleson
Merchants Invest in Government Bonds Highlight Star Ads
Merchants who invest in Star ads can better afford to put funds into government bonds. The note emphasizes disciplined spending and steady capital growth through secure securities.
Richmond Sergeant Whittle Dies of Wounds in France
The War Department reports Sergeant Archibald Whittle of Richmond Virginia died October 21 in France from battle wounds. He was 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Whittle of Drury's Bluff and widowed by Leuvilla Browning. Survived by two brothers Arthur in France and William.
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War Department
Archibald Whittle
Richmond
Fraince
Whittle
Minnie M. Browning
Leuvilla May Browning
Cumberland, R. I
Camp Lice
James Whittle
Drury's
Bluff
Sergeant Whittle
Arthur Whittle
Army
France
William Whittle
Drury’s Bluff, Va
Allies' Warships Go to Hun Ports
A flotilla of British mine sweepers left the Firth of Forth at 9 this morning to clear a passage for one Baltic fleet. The disarmed and interned German fleet remains under armistice terms. Vice Admiral Browning leads the British squadron with American French and Italian admirals aboard. Wilhelmshaven Kiel and Wilhelms etc. are on the itinerary.
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Lindon
Firth of Forth
Armis
Browning
Wilhelmshaven
Kiel
Lenine Flees To Finnish Frontier
Lenine the Bolshevik premier of Russia and 13 other leaders fled to the Russo Finnish frontier seeking neutral protection, a Copenhagen dispatch quoted from Finnish capital advices.
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London
Leninne
Russia
Copenhagen
Timetables Updated For Cumberland Valley And B and O Railways
New passenger train timetables effective yesterday on the Cumberland Valley and Baltimore and Ohio railroads bring several changes. Cumberland Valley shifts southbound arrival to 9 05 a m and northbound service on Sundays from 2 15 p m to 2 25 p m. B and O adjusts the northbound departure from 1 25 p m to 12 45 p m with connections at Harpers Ferry.
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Cumberland Valley
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland Valley Road
Harrispaca Pa
Monarees
Harrisburg
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Harpers Ferry
Colored policeman Stephen Ellis dies after long service
Stephen Ellis the only colored policeman in Winchester history died at 3 30 pm at his North Market street home after years in the street cleaning department and as a hauler. A leader at Mount Carmel Baptist Church for nearly forty years he leaves five grandchildren and a large family. Funeral at Mount Carmel tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev W P Fished and Rev Whalker Carter officiating. Interment at Orrick Cemetery.
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Stephen Ellis
Winchester
North Market Street
Publican Council
Republicn
Elis
Hillis
Sid
Ellis
Magnolia Robinson
Mount Carmel
W. P. Fished
Riev
Whalker Carter
Orrick Ceme
Twin birth tragedy claims Mrs. Anderson life near Bartonville
Mrs. Bessie Anderson aged about 28 died at 5 p m Saturday after delivering twin boys. She leaves husband Frank Anderson two infant sons her mother and two sisters Miss Samuel Gffin and Miss Flora Fafollette of High View West Virginia. Brief funeral planned at Dr Heist farm 9 30 a m Tuesday with Rev W T Walters and later service at Tim er Ridge Christian Church noon with Rev A W Anders. Burial in church cemetery.
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Mice Lafollette
Levi Lafollette
High View
W. Va
Samuel Gffin
Flora Fafollette
Heist
W. T. Walters
Christian Church of Winchester
Christian Church
Timer Ridge
A. W
Des. Buria
Christ Church Women Auxiliaries Meeting Notice
A meeting for the women of Christ Episcopal Church auxiliaries and all church women is called for Wednesday evening November 27 at 8 o'clock.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Miller Home for Handley Library Acquired by Trustees
Dr. Godfrey L. Miller transfers the Miller home on North Braddock Street to the Handley Board of Trustees for ten thousand dollars. The grant preserves possession for the donor until the trustees require the house and lawn space for future library expansion. The 85 by 183 foot lot includes the old Miller residence, a structure known in the area for decades.
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Trustees Bay
Corporation Clerk’s
Godfrey L. Miller
Handley Board of Trustees
Miller
North Braddock Street
Handley Library
Handley
Braddock Street
Fairfax Lane
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Ready for Delivery
Sub scribers are requested to cmH and settle for bonds promptly as the Shenandoah Valley Nat I p Bank announces bonds are ready for delivery.
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Liberty
Cmh
Shenandoah Valley Nat Ip-tt
German radicals seize Berlin as Ebert government falls
From Berne and Copenhagen advices today report Carl Liebknecht leading radicals who overthrow the republic at Berlin. The Spartacus group, allied with Bolshevites, reportedly controls Dusseldorf Solingen and Ramsberg with officials arrested amid bloody fighting in Berlin.
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The
Star
London
Carl Leibmecht
Inicayi
Berlin
Chancelor Ebert
Berne
Copenhagen
Felowers
Liebnecht
Spartacus
Dusseldorf
Solinges
Ramsberg
Daily Mail
Bertin
Poor's Dinner collection appeal announced
The Kings Daughters request Thanksgiving donations be sent to Mrs. George W. Kurtz tomorrow on Tuesday November 26 for Poor's Dinner.
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George W. Kurtz
Restrictions on furniture manufacturing lifted by WIB
Washington November 25 The War Industries Board has removed restrictions on the manufacture of furniture planned to take effect January 1. The action ends pending controls and returns production to normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
War Industries Board
Unclear Battle Death Report Sparks Hope for Soldier
Friends held out hope for Corporal Harry E. Allemong of Company L 116th Regiment after conflicting notices. Official telegrams said he was killed October 16, later letters from home dated October 24 26 described him wounded but alive, with inquiries into possible identity mix ups among similarly named soldiers.
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Harry E. A Lemong
116Th Regiment
Harry
Isaac
William Webber
Kired
Beeching
Achemong
Memorial Service for Capt Conrad in local church
A memorial service for Capt Robert Y. Conrad of Winchester, killed in France October 9, will be held at the Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. Thursday. The affair will be simple and impressive with brief addresses from intimate friends. Pastor Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy will lead, and the public is invited.
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Robert Y. Conrad
Winchester
France
Conrad
Captain Conrad
J. H
Parliament Dissolved. Elections Set for December 14
London readers are informed that King George has dissolved Parliament. The national elections to form a new Parliament are scheduled for December 14, with campaigning and advertising for winter goods noted in the public notices.
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Wire To the Star
London
George
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