British Ship Explodes in Baltimore Waterfront Fire
Special agents rushed to Baltimore to probe incendiary fires tied to German agents. The British steamer Carey Range caught fire at Locust Point and exploded 80 anti-submarine shells. The ship towed out, wrecked, sank in mid stream. Four stevedores missing. six crew and others swam to shore. four dead feared.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Baltimore
New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Locust Point
Tron Building
Pier No
Carey Range
Woman Injured When Grandchild Wields Butcher Knife
Mrs. Rhoda C. Anderson widow of James Anderson of 19 West Cork Street suffered severe injuries after a grandchild, playing with a large butcher knife, thrust the blade into her arm. The two bones were penetrated and the blade passed through the arm. Dr. Charles R. Anderson treated her. she remained in serious condition after loss of blood and shock.
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Rhoda C. Anderson
James Andersons
West Cork Street
Charles R. Anderson
Residence of the late Miss Mary E Taylor to be sold Saturday
A six room residence at Nov 220 East South Braddock Street belonging to the late Miss Mary E Taylor will be sold in front of the Court House at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday. The notice describes a desirable home well located.
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Mary E Baylor
South Braddock St
Court House
W C T U Meeting Notice for November First
The W C T U announces a meeting on Thursday afternoon November first at 3 o clock. A full attendance is requested by the secretary.
Tea Benefit for Woman's Auxiliary Held at Bryarly Home
A tea will be held at the home of Mrs H R Bryarly on Washington Street Thursday from 4 30 to 6 p m for the benefit of Section B of the Woman's Auxiliary.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Washington
Repair and Jewelers Ad Warn December 1 Deadline
Hodgson & Brown watchmakers jewelers and opticians at 41 West Water St advertise repair work must be brought in before December 1 to avoid rush. Also a help wanted notice for 20 men to work in apples at W S Hiett.
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Hodgson. & Brown, Watchmakers
Opticians
West Water St
Bell Sige
W. S. Hiett
Food Conservation Pledge urged by United States Food Administration
The item promotes signing the pledge and joining the food administration. It urges eating wisely, buying less, cooking minimally, using smaller portions, and following the gospel of thrift. It encourages local seasonable foods, reduced sugar, more poultry and vegetables, and substituting vegetable oils for fats where possible. It quotes Herbert Hoover on duty and personal conscience guiding voluntary restraint.
Wilson Urges Food Saving To Aid War Effort
President Wilson calls on Americans to join Family Enrollment Week and support the Food Administration to conserve food, reduce waste, and keep prices fair. He emphasizes individual sacrifice at home and in public eating places to sustain soldiers and Allied forces in the war.
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Wilson
Washington
Food Administration
Big Bally Night in Winchester for Governor Davis
The Winchester Democratic Executive Committee plans a big pre election rally at the Empire Theatre on Monday November 5 with Westmoreland Davis the Democratic candidate for governor as principal speaker. A parade will precede the speech led by the Cureta Band. Seats for ladies are to be reserved and many county women are expected to attend. Davis chose Winchester Frederick County to close his campaign before voting in Leesburg the next day. R Gray Williams will introduce him at the event.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Winchester
Empire Theatre
Westmoreland Davis
Empire
Cureta
Davis
Frederick County
Leesburg
R. Gray Williams
C. Harry Hardy
Williams
Atlantic shipbuilders pledge five-man committee for steel ship program
Leaders from Atlantic coast yards, the Shipping Board and Navy and Labor departments agreed on a plan to speed up steel ship production. A permanent five‑member committee from the Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders Association will coordinate with government officials to resolve wage, material, and labor issues and accelerate deliveries.
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Atlantic Coast Shipbuilders’ Association
Wiashington
Shipping Board
Navy
Atlantic Coast
United States Navy and Shipping Board
Atlantic Yards
Hurley
Sesk
Atlantic
Public Speaking Frederick County Food Conservation Night
Public speaking events in Frederick County promote food conservation with speakers including T Russell Cathering and Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith at Mountain Falls and Stephens City. A second note seeks 50 cases of eggs at once with high payment, listed by Albin at 42 KE Piccadilly Steps.
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Frederick County
Food Conservation
Mountain Falls
T. Russell Cathering i. Byrds
Mitcietown
R. Gray Williams
W. D. Smith
Stephens City
T. W. Harrison
Cross Junction
T, Russell Cather
H. F. Byrd
Albin
Piccadilly Steps
New Theatre Tax Starts Tomorrow
The Empire Theater announces a new war tax on motion picture admissions to take effect Thursday. The 10 percent tax applies to all patrons, with children under twelve charged one cent, and no advance price increase will be made.
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Empire Theater
Sale of Trundle property on Gerard Street announced
Desirable houses at Nos. 14 and 16 E Gerard St owned by the late Mrs. Mary R Trundle will be sold at public auction in front of Court House at 12 o'clock on Saturday November 10. Each house has six rooms and a cellar and is in good condition near Paper Mill Williams Woolen Mill and the new railroad. See advertisement on another page.
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E. Gerard St
Mary R. Trundle
Court House
Williams Woolen Mill
Bail Set for December Trial in Frederick County
An order in Frederick county circuit court admits Gold Parson to bail of 500 dollars for his appearance at the December trial after a grand jury indictment for assault. The bail covers the first Monday in December for the defendant’s court date.
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Frederick County
Parson
Mr. Parson
Railroad Award Finally Settled
The commission in the Winchester and Western Railroad Company condemnation case against Walter T. Gore et al confirms an award of 2250 dollars for a right of way through Gore’s farm west of Winchester. The payment was made and the court ordered the lease stricken from the docket.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Winchester and Western Railroad Company
Walter T. Gore
Pledge Card for United States Food Administration Membership
The document invites readers to join the United States Food Administration in food conservation. It describes signing a pledge to follow the Food Administrator’s directions at home, notes no fees, and mentions a Membership Window Card upon signing. It asks if you have signed the pledge and to forward it to the Star office.
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Food Conservation
United States
United Star
Army
Star Office
Firemen Receive $25 Gratitude Check for 1917 Rescue
Captain C Lee Barr of the Sarah Zane Fire Company in Winchester Virginia received a $25 check from Thomas B Kennedy assistant to the president of the Cumberlawn Valley Railroad Chambersburg Pa. The note praised prompt service in extinguishing fires after the October 19 wreck at the fairground crossing and thanked the crew for preventing further damage to railroad equipment.
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C. Lee Barr
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Thomas B. Kennedy
Cumberlawn Valley Railroad
Chambersburg
Lee Barr
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Winchester
Mr. Barr
Fairground
Thos. B. Kennedy
Declares She Was On the Right Side After Kernstown Collision
Mrs. Carrie Strickler from the Middle Road area said her team was on the right side of the road and she did not believe she was to blame for the Kernstown accident that involved Paul Bromley’s automobile. She reported being badly bruised and her horse escaped and ran home.
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Carrie Strickler
Middle Road
Paul Bromley
Kernstown
The
Star
Trespass Notice on St. John W. Rice Land
A trespass notice warns that hunting or any trespassing on land owned by St. John W. Rice will be prosecuted by law. The notice is posted to deter unauthorized entry on the property.
Italian Front War Update The Italian Retreat Approaches Tagliamento
London dispatch reports Allied aid increasing as Italian forces pull back toward a unified defensive line near the Tagliamento river. General Corsi says mass troops along one line to shorten the front and strengthen resistance as German offensives press from Udine toward the river. The Tribuna calls this potentially decisive clash while the Ioe Nazionale frames Italy as key to Europe’s fate. Socialists back the government amid the crisis.
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London
Italy
Tagliamenta
Teutonic
Udine
von Beu
Law
Tagliamento
Hamento
Cadorna
Corsi
Rome
Tribuna
Prayer Service at First J tist Church Evening Read by Baker
Prayer service to be held at 7 4 this evening at the First J tist Church and will be read by Baker. Members urged to attend and bring notices. Lost auto tire on rim reported between Winchester and Berryville. 5 at Star Office.
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Baker
Winchester
Berryville
Star Office
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Department Tt Justice
Wash
Ington
Wire
J. M. Davis
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Eniroll
United States Food Administration
Herbert Hoover
Trundle Property
UNII
Alrea
ED States Food Administration
C. V
Chambersburg, Pa
Barr
John W. Rice
Bear
Corst
Ists
Ioe Nazionale
Europe
Baptist Prayer Service
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