United Mine Workers Leaders Warn of Coal Crisis Strike
The United Mine Workers executives declare a nationwide soft coal strike to begin Saturday with 100000 miners in Western and Central Pennsylvania and West Virginia ready to walk out. Officials vow to obey leaders’ orders while government moves to seize coal in transit and set price controls.
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Associated Presse Gns
Ind
Wilson
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
ST. Louis
Thomas T. Brewster
Coal Operators
Brewster
Birmingham
Ala
Jasper County
Washington
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Governors urges citizen committees during strike in West Virginia
In Charleston on October 30, Governor Cornwell recommends sheriffs and mayors form committees of spirited citizens to aid public officials during the soft coal strike set to begin at midnight. The aim is to alleviate suffering and protect lives and property amid potential unrest and the disposal of arms and ammunition. Local officials are urged to act to preserve order.
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Corfineh
Charleston
West Virginia
Cornwell
Praises Unpardonable Lift and Candy Special
Mr. Robert Gibbens of this city says Unpardonable Sin is the greatest picture he has ever seen and it plays tonight and tomorrow. The People’s Drug Co. announces a Candy Special Friday and Saturday with chocolate covered fruits and nuts for 68 cents.
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Robert Gibbens
The
People’s Drug Co
Mr Byrd Discusses War’s Impact On France
Mr Byrd spoke Friday night sharing observations from his war study. Richmond newspapers published vivid interviews that drew wide attention to his views on France’s wartime experience and its aftermath.
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MR. Byrd
Richmond
Byrd
France
Vote for the People's Can Didates at the Election
Public notice lists HOP Pierce auto for sale alongside election appeal. The 1919 roadster in excellent condition is offered at 427 N. Market St, phone 414-J, with the listing tagged 29-1p 8t).
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N. Market St
Apples for sale by Sam Haines in Winchester
To those having apples for sale all varieties in or out of cold storage call Sam Haines C. V. Depot Winchester or telephone 476 Highest market prices paid in large and small quantities.
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Sam Haines
C. V. Depot
Winchester
Mexican shop receives new shipment of baskets
Local retailer reports a fresh delivery of baskets from Mexico. The shipment arrives this week and includes a variety of woven styles suitable for home decor and gifting. Prices and availability vary by size and design.
Winchester State Guard Seeks 100 Recruits At Once
State service units call for one hundred men to enlist to handle unsettled conditions. Applications directed to Capt. L. R. Fay First Lieut R S Jolliffe and Second Lieut Grover C. Cooper. Enlistment notice appears in the local column.
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L. R. Fay
Jolliffe
Grover C. Cooper
For Sale New Oldsmobile at Bromley’s Garage
Car advertised at Bromley’s Garage offers a new Oldsmobile for quick buyers. Text notes affordability and prompt payer, typical add advert style for a local shop.
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Bromley’'S
Notice to creditors in estate of F A Cc ran dec d
Parties owing estate of F A Cc ran or holding claims against said estate must settle with Jas P Reardon executor. Publication notes to subscribers of The Star require legible name and address for delivery.
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F. A. Cc
Jas. P. Reardon
Taxes due 1919 with Oct 31 penalty notice
The city treasurer warns that 1919 taxes must be paid by October 31 to avoid an eight percent penalty. Also promotes Oculum Oil for hog cholera prevention at Albin's. Listings include a central-hub house for rent and a used Dodge touring car for sale.
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Albin's
Piccadilly St
N. P. Page
Boyce Garage
Seed Wheat and Grass Seed Catalogue Item
Seed wheat offerings include 600 bushels Falcaster and Stoner Miracle seed wheat. Also listed are rye barley falsa timothy and all other grass seed. Winchester Seed Co. iptf.
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Iptf
Winchester Seed Co
Potatoes and Cabbage Ads at Potts Grocery
Notice for Star subscribers to mail delivery address changes with both old and new locations to avoid confusion. Includes Potts Grocery Co. promotion and winter produce.
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Potts’ Grocery CO
Winchester Apple Growers Seek Organized Push to Compete
A Virginia apple industry asks for a unified plan to boost York Imperial production, reduce reliance on three-bushel barrels, and outpace western boxed apples. The piece cites need for storage, transport, labor handling, and broader markets to safeguard against organized western competition.
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Winchester
Virginia
Seaboard
United States
York
Frederick County
Oregon
Regon
Washington
Richmond
Pacific Coast
Far West
Apple Indusmpm
Sheriff Pannett's Dodge roadster stolen from Cecil street jail area
Sheriff Pannett reported the theft of his 1918 Dodge roadster with Virginia license 12274 from the Cecil street side of the jail after he locked it on duty last night. The thief vanished by morning. recovery efforts include distribution of a description and a reward offer.
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Merve
Boss Pannett
Sheriff Pannett
Cecil Street
Moray of Hope
Virginia
U. S. Revere Cord
Globe
Apa
Siikht
Ceell Street
Gail
Wanted Glove Cutter and Desirable Residence Sale Notice
Wanted glove cutter regular work good wages by Owen and Trenary Glove Co. Also a twelve room residence at 702 South Main Street corner Main and Germain Streets to be sold in front of Court House at 11 o'clock Saturday week. See sale bills.
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Owen & Trenary Glove. Co
South Main Street
Main
Germain Streets
Court House
Lee Tires Offer Boosts Miles and Slashes Prices
J B Beverley at City Hall advertises Lee Tires with 5000 mile fabric 6000 mile puncture proof and 8000 mile cord tires. A twenty percent limited time discount urged and local testimonials promised. Millers Drug Store and Mexican Shop baskets noted in nearby notices.
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J. B. Beverley
City Hall
Six Killed in Wreck of San Joaquin Flyer
Six dead and about 120 injured, some seriously, in the wreck of the Southern Pacific Railroad San Joaquin Valley Flyer near Actén. Officials expect more casualties as debris is cleared. Early reports cite excessive speed on a ten degree curve as the cause.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Southern” Pacific Railroad
Actén
Enon
Amalgamated men hold 70 contract in Pittsburgh district
In Youngstown Ohio the national strike committee for the Pittsburgh district endorsed a grand take by the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. The decision backs contracts made before the strike and orders all amalgamated members to observe them. D A Davis announced the orders affect nine plants and will be returned to stock.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Natonal
Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel Andding Werkera
Tigat
Aviolate
Mem
Otk
Davis
New Arrests Expected in Food and Fuel Hoarding Probe
Washington Oct 30 The Department of Justice plans indictments nationwide for flagrant hoarding and profiteering in food and fuel as part of the criminal amendments to the food and fuel control law. Attorney General Palmer said the coal strike did not slow the campaign to reduce living costs and prosecutions will follow on existing evidence.
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Washington
Palmer
Department of Justice
Progressive Shoe Repair Shop Offers Wither’s Shoe in Winchester
The Progressive Shoe Repair Shop at 7 W. Piccadilly street announces it has the agency for W. A. Wither's Shoe and now offers the product on sale. Also advertised is Lady Helen Chocolate covered Cordial Cherries at 69 cents per pound for Friday and Saturday. The People’s Drug Co. ad appears with date 30-ip-31.
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Progressive Shoe Repair Shop
Winchester
W. A. Wither
W. Piccadilly Street
Lady Helen
The
People’s Drug Co
Favorable Report On Exclusion Bill
Washington October 30. At Attorney General Palmer request the Senate immigration committee ordered a favorable report on the House bill for deportation and permanent exclusion from the United States of all alien anarchists. The House measure also covers aliens interned during the war and those convicted under espionage draft explosive and other laws. Palmer urged immediate enactment due to current conditions.
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Washington
Palmer
Senate Immigration Committee
House
United States
Star Mercantile opens grocery department at old prices
The Grocery Department of Star Mercantile Co. announces its doors are open with new goods offered at old prices. Call requested. Mention of Mrs. Sarah Be as contact. March 30 search note.
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OF Star Mercantile Co
Sarah BE
March
Mer
XEW Shoe Repairing Shop Opens on the Plaza Ha ble Building
The XEW shoe repair shop announces new opening on the Plaza in the Ha ble Building. Ad touts hand work repairs done quickly and invites customers to try the service by WM. Bowley signing.
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XEW
Hable
WM. Bowley
Death at Berkeley Woolen Mills Court Aids Family Tragedy
Amos B. Roe aged 41 native of Berkeley County Virginia was killed at Martinsburg Virginia by being caught in a picking machine at the Berkeley Woolen Mills. The fatal accident caused extensive injuries and halted mill operations. A coroner jury found Roe’s death in relation to the machine. He leaves a wife and several relatives including a Baltimore brother and New York sister.
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Amos B. Roe
Frederick County
Wooten Mills
Martinsburg
Anid To-Be
Berkeley Woolen Mills
Roe
Wana
TW. Roe
Berkeley County
Misa Jit
Pennsylvania
Art Roe
Baltimore
Ballie Roe
New York
Benjamin Dunn
Ure
Poe
Frederick
Eeery
Mar
Mary A Rhodes Dies After Illness in Middletown
Mary A Rhodes aged about, wife of Charles 4 Ai, died at her home at 7.30. The funeral will be at 2.9 Friday from the Methodist Episcopal Church South, with Reverends Haley and Strother officiating. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Survived by husband, one daughter Mrs. William Keith of Middletown, and several sons and relatives including Arthur, Ernest and Robert Rhodes of Topeka, and Lee Ridings of Middletown.
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Mary A. Rhodes
Charles
Carpenter
Methodist ‘Episcopal Church
South
J. H. Haley
F. A. Strother
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Rhodes
William Keith
Middletown
Messrs
Arthur and
Ernest
Topeka
Kan
Robert Rhodes
Lee Ridings
Rev Dr Birckhead to Speak at Millwood Tonight
The Rev. Dr. Hugh Birckhead of Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Baltimore will address a Millwood Virginia meeting at 8 p m on Thursday in Christ Church in support of a nationwide Episcopal Church campaign. A Winchester Christ Church gathering was canceled due to travel issues, prompting locals to drive to Millwood for the lecture.
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Hugh Birckhead
Emmanuel Dolemaetestant Episcopal Church of
Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox Dies at 64
Noted author and poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox died at her Branford home The Bloomingdale The Bungalow today after months of illness She was born in Johnstown Center Wisconsin and married in 1884 Her literary output included many books in prose and poetry and she contributed to numerous publications.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Brandford
Wilcox
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Long
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Fuel Administration
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Lansing
Indianapolis
N. Main St
Tuesas
House OF Delegates
H. O. Pierce
Just
Winchester State Guard
WM. T. Barr
City Treas
Bath
LEE
Miller's Drug Store
Waeck
Flyer
Friendship Fire Co. Hall
Amalgamated Men
RED Cross
Grocery Department
Dr. Birckhead
Millwood
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