President Wilson Improves but Remains Under Strict Rest
The Associated Press reports President Wilson shows continued improvement with better appetite and sleep but remains in bed as doctors urge complete rest. After morning consultations, Dr Grayson notes favorable signs yet warns against excitement to avoid jeopardizing progress. White House says no plan to move the president from Washington despite progress.
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Grayson
Washington
Wilson
White
Market Reaction Amid Record Steals in Oil and Auto Stocks
The Associated Press reports a brisk rise in early trading with Texas Company Mexican petroleum General Motors Kelly-Springfield Endicott Johnson and Worthington Pump hitting new highs. Rail issues show little movement while United States Steel stays under pressure. A profit-taking dip trims 1 to 6 points by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Texas Company
Mexican Petroleum
General Motors
Kelly Springfield Tire
Endicott- Johnson and Worthington Pump
United States Steel
Elks Plan Harrisonburg Trip for Rockingham Homecoming
Winchester Lodge of Elks will travel to Harrisonburg tomorrow to join in the Rockingham county soldiers homecoming celebration. A parade is planned along with a baseball game and other attractions, with participants meeting at the Elks Club rooms early tomorrow.
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Winchester Lodge of Elks
Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Elks Club
Deposits In Bank Not At His Home Says Postmaster
A Stephens City Va reader corrects The Star on October 6 report about a post office robbery. The postmaster reportedly keeps funds at the People's Bank end of month rather than at home. Letter dated October 10 1919 from GEO A SAMSELA P M confirms deposits in bank. Also notices list a lost leather bag near F Groves store and a bookkeeper job ad with reply address.
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the Star
Steens City
People’s Bank
Geo. A. Samsela
P. M. Stephens City
Fire at Curtis Bay Plant Kills Two Workers
A blaze at the Standard Guano Company plant near Baltimore, Maryland, caused $1,500,000 in damage and claimed the lives of two Black workers. The fire origin remains undetermined and officials reported the loss today.
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Baltimore
Standard Guano Company
Curtis Bay
General Von Der Goltz Reported With Reds
Copenhagen Oct 7 The German Baltic commander General Von Der Goltz allegedly joined Russian Bolshevik forces as allied exchanges with Germany intensified. Berlin dispatch notes a Petrograd Telegraph Agency report but no confirmation could be obtained locally.
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Associated Press
Copenhen
von der
Baltic
Germany
Berlin
National Tidende
Petrograd
Cumberland Cafe Men Found Guilty in Baltimore Court
Louis Wend er, Cumberland cafe proprietor, and bartenders James Boden and Jesse Hopcroft were convicted today of violating the act. Hopcroft and Boden were fined 200 dollars plus costs. Wen der plans to appeal the cost, claiming unconstitutionality. accompanying visitors include Mrs Sarah E Millhon and her daughter Mrs Harold Frick with her grandson Maxwell Frick from Kansas City.
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Baltimore
Louis Wender
Cumberland
James Boden
Jesse Hopcroft
United Eyes ‘Court
Hopcroft
Wendér
Sarah E. Millhon
Harold Frick
Maxwell Frick
Kansas City, Mo
Milton
Mary C. Fawcett
South Market Street
Weekend visit ends as Alberton residents return home
Mrs Nathan Jeannecase and dough weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs T J Orndorff on North Main street. They returned today to Alberton Md. Also a Dodge car for sale through Star office. Keifer pears offered at C V Depot and White Post Va with top prices. Sugar for apple butter advertised by Brill Ritter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan
Eannecy and
Dough
T. J. Orndorff
North Main Street
Alberton
C. V
White Post
Hurt While Trying To Dodge A Fliver
Miss Lil lie Pugh narrowly escaped serious injury near Whitacre Virginia when Roy Loy car rolled back down Black Hill. She slipped and the wheel passed over her face but doctors in Capon Bridge said injuries were comparatively slight. Other notes include social visits and local school opening with Miss Linda Kremer as principal.
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Whitacre
Lillie Pugh
Roy Loy
Black Hill
Miss Pugh
A. B. Scrivener
Washington
T. A. Scrivener
Hunter Cooper
Winchester
John A. Dailey
Seed Wheat and Grass Seed Offer by Winchester Seed Co
Seed wheat available 600 bushels including Falcaster and Stomer or Miracle seed wheat. Also offers rye barley alfalfa timothy and other grass seeds. Trade name iptf. Winchester Seed Co.
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Iptf
Winchester Seed Co
For Sale Homes Near Schools In 7000 Locations
Several desirable homes in 7000 locations convenient to schools. 3500 dollars. Hansbrough and Carter. Lost black fur neckpiece rewarded for return to Star Office.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Star Office
Winchester Real Estate Notes Promising Homes and Lots
A Winchester notice advertises a modern Amherst Street house for sale with viewing invite. It also promotes North Main street Gibbons lots and a seven room modern home. Additional offerings include orchard property, a factory or warehouse site on four acres by the B&O Railroad at Paper Mill.
Strikes Heat Up Across Steel Regions With Military Involvement
In Pittsburgh district steel plants resume after two weeks shutdown while Indiana and Illinois centers see troops deployed. Gary Ind military control begins as federal soldiers arrive. unions report over 100000 in bonds aiding arrested strikers.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Trutton Steel Company
South
Chicago
Gary
Ind
Humphrey
Wood
United States Steel Corporation
Leonard Wood
Central Department of the Army
Omaha
Neb
Goodrich
Howevr
Gover Goodrich
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh Pa
Teel
Supper and Dance for Misses Smith Hosted by Baker
A theater party to see Leave It To Jane followed by supper and a dance was held last night by Mr L Marshall Baker for Misses Jacquelin and Bryson Smith daughters of Rev Dr Wi D Smith who is soon moving to Richmond. About 160 guests attended the theater and the after party at Baker's home with Washington orchestra music. Relieving with the Misses Smith was Mrs Daniel L Baker.
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Jane
L. Marshall Baker
Jacquelin
Bryson Smith
Wi’ D. Smith
Richmond
Disagreement Over Rules Halts Industrial Conference
Washington reports a clash over proposed rules for the industrial conference called by President Wilson. Franklin K Lane was elected permanent chairman and the body adjourned this morning with a plan to reconvene this afternoon. The rules require unanimous votes among capital labor and the public for overall conclusions, while each group would vote by majority within itself.
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Washington
Wilson
Franklin — K.lane
War bids for Nitro West Virginia site rejected by War Dept
Washington October 7 The War Department announced that all bids for the town of Nitro West Virginia the site of a wartime munitions plant have been rejected.
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Washington
Nitro
W. Va
War Department
Italians Ratify Two Hum Treaties
Paris dispatch says King Victor Emmanuel of Italy signed a royal decree ratifying the German and Austrian treaties. The act, reported from Milan, confirms Italy's approval of the pacts as part of postwar adjustments.
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Paris
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Milan
D’eclair
Resolutions of Respect for William F. Anderson
Winchester Aerie No. 824 F O E adopts resolutions on the death of William F. Anderson killed in an automobile accident at Boyce Virginia September 23 1919. The committee notes his four years as treasurer and service to the order and community. The group offers condolences to his widow mother and sisters drapes the charter in mourning the membership to wear mourning for thirty days and a copy sent to the widow and The Winchester Star for publication.
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Winchester Aerie
Order of Eagles
William F. Anderson
Boyce
William E. Anderson
Winchester
Brother Anderson
Anderson
Winchester Star
Reds Ready To Clinch Victory In World Series
Cincinnati fans expected a decisive moment as the Reds trailed the White Sox in the 1919 World Series. Weather and travel limited scores, but anticipation built for a decisive game after two closely fought contests.
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REDS
Cincinnati
Wiheee
Moran
Sess Press
Ohio
Chicago White Sox
Upstairs and Down at the Empire
A lively comedy drama reviews a showing of the film Upstairs and Down starring Olive Thomas at the Empire. The note praises the plot, cast, direction, and photography, predicting it will delight audiences and attract strong interest. A classified line seeks Rye buyers.
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the Empire
Olive Thomas
Amy Light
Ile
Unclaimed Letters List From Winchester Post Office
Postmaster Sibert reports unclaimed letters for week ending October 4 1919. Names include Miss Mary Crafer Mrs J Guy E Sme Mrs J Winchester Mr and Mrs Gattell J WM. Sibert signs. Free pay for letter received.
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Winchester
Crafer
Mary
Guy E
St. Winchester
Gattell
J. WM. Sibert
Special Meeting for Carnival Arrangements at Rah Zane Fire Co
A notice announces a special meeting Tuesday Oct 7 at 7 oclock of Rah Zane Fire Co to finalize driver arrangements for a carnival. W. Lee Fisher secretary. Also a wanted ad seeks an orchard manager and working manager with experience. apply RR on Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rah
Zane Fire Co
W. Lee Fisher
Sec’y
Orchard
Star
Salt 18 scarce shipment arrives at Potts Grocery
A large shipment of SALT 18 arrived at Potts Grocery Co and was described as scarce. The note mentions Mr and Mrs T Carson Adams and Mrs BH M of Winchester Va staying with their niece Mrs Meryill Adams of McKeesport on their return from Ohio. Mrs Andrew R Robertson of Great Falls Montana visited Mrs William Gratehess on Washington Street.
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T. Carson Adams
BH. M
Winchester
Meryill - Adams
McKeesport
Ohio
McKeesp
Daily
Andrew R. Robertson
Dr. Robertson
Great Falls
Montana
William
Gratehess
Ington Street
I.a See
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Stitt
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S. Market Street
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Arn von der
Cumberland Cafe
Marshall
Dodge
Care Star
Joff
Keifer
Sam Haines
Brill & Ritter’s. Iptf
Handley Schools
Amherst
Gibbons
Pete
Tate Rey
Fred
Erick County
Lars
Frederick County
Mec
W. L. Fultz
Court Square
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Donner Steel
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Bethlehem
Johns
Indiana
Indiana Harbor
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Ill
Misses Smith
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