Riga Falls to Germans Threatening Petrograd Front
German forces capture Riga and drive Russian troops back toward the Dvina river, threatening Petrograd. British and American observers call it not the great German victory it would have been a year ago, while warning of possible Russian separate peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dvinsk
Hindenburg
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Riga
Wenden
Berlin
von Hindenburg
Washington
United States
Gulf of Riga
Sugar price reform drives conference with cane and refiner groups
Sugar is under federal scrutiny as the food administration seeks a voluntary price reduction for cane sugar through talks led by George M. Rolph. Cane producers in Louisiana meet, with New York and Philadelphia refiners planned for tomorrow. Beet sugar makers have already cut prices by 11-4 cents per pound, saving American households about $30 million, while Cuban producers threaten keen competition when December cane brings in new crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Food Administration
George M. Rolph
New York
Philadelphia
For Sale Buick M 25 Light Six Sedan Top
For sale at Hicks' Motor Co. Buick M 25 light six sedan top. Address and date noted as 8 16 1p 1f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks’ Motor. CO
Soldier boys depart for Petersburg training camp
Bernard Sullivan De Witt Weaver Charles Hardy and George Branner, the first four drafted, leave Winchester tomorrow morning at 5 15 o'clock by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Washington Richmond and Petersburg. The War Department reduced the party to four from five and their U S army service begins at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard M. Sullivan
de« Witt T. Weaver
Charles C. Hardy
George L. Branner
Petersburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Richmond
War Department
Winchester
Frederick County
United States Army
House to Probe Defective Ammunition Scandal
Washington D C September 4 The House will probe the defective ammunition scandal if a resolution offered by Representative McLemore of Texas is adopted The resolution asks the secretary of war to lay before the House as soon as possible all information and evidence regarding poor cartridges sent to American troops in France McLemore said the move could expose a great outrage and reveal the truth about ammunition manufacture the resolution was referred to the committee on military affairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Representative McLemore
Texas
Secretary of War
France
Citizens Demand Local Defenders Form Winchester Vigilant Home Guard
Citizens urge Mayor Ward to convene a mass meeting to form a home and county defense company for Winchester and Frederick County residents aged 18 to 60. Members would be drilled and ready to mobilize quickly during riots or violent outbreaks, independent of the War Department Home Defense League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Winchester
Frederick County
Manual of Arms
Home Defense League
War Department
State of
Virginia
City Officers to Be Named Tonight
The City Council meets tonight at 8 o'clock to transact city business. A quorum is hoped for despite some members being out of town. The main item is the annual election of officers including the city manager, police force, police justice, fire wardens and other appointive posts.
Fort Loudoun Seminary announces broad junior college programs
The institution lists junior college prep, piano voice violin languages science domestic arts and more. It seeks native Spanish teachers and experienced science tutors. Enrollment opens September 20. Contact Katharine R. Glass at the indicated address for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Preparatory
Katharine R. Glass
Quake in Bogota Reports Limited Casualty News
Washington reports say that while 300 houses were destroyed in Bogota Colombia the State Department has not confirmed any loss of life. Officials note heavy property damage but no casualty figures and Latin American diplomats lack further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bogota
Colombia
State Department
No Paralysis Reported in Frederick County
No new infantile paralysis cases in Frederick County by this afternoon. Officials believe the disease remains confined to the Grimes case that was reported last week and resulted fatally. One new diphtheria case was reported today from the vicinity to the county health board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Grimes
County Health Board
Hates Reduced on Valley Pike
The Valley Turnpike Company reduced heavy wagon tolls effective September 1 with rates cut from 40 to 50 percent. Two horse wagons drop from ten to five cents per gate and four horse teams from eighteen to ten cents per sate. The action aligns with policy to aid farmer traffic and new side roads for heavy wagon travel are being prepared. Bridges from Winchester to Staunton have been rebuilt in concrete or steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Turnpike Company
Turnpike Company
Winchester
Staunton
For sale Hammock Swine in perfect condition
Classified ad fragment offers a hammock for sale from Dr E C Yost in quick sale. Item described as in perfect condition, price unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Yost
Iptf
Few Children on the Streets Amid Quarantine
Quarantine against infantile paralysis keeps most children indoors with health boards issuing special permits only for medical visits. Officials expect the restrictions to lift in about two weeks if no new cases appear.
Apples Wanted for High Market Prices
Advertisee seeks all apples and winter varieties with top market prices. Buyer F A Beck of Miller's Warehouse Co. asks sellers to see him before selling. Track. 1p-t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A.beck
Miller's Warehouse Co
Hicks Motor Company Secures Maxwell Distributorship
The Hicks Motor Company of Winchester is named distributor for Maxwell Motor Car Corp for most of Virginia and part of West Virginia. The half million dollar contract covers Maxwell cars and repair parts for about 10 agents in the region. The firm already holds Oldsmobile distribution from the Maryland line through the Shenandoah Valley to south of Staunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks Motor Company
Maxwell Motor Car Corporation
Virginia
West Virginia
Baltimore
Washington
Winchester
Maxwell Cars
Micke Company
Oldsmobile
Maryland Line
Shenandoah Valley
Staunton
Notice to Creditors and Army Call Prompt T
Notice to creditors to settle at once due to army call. Fragments indicate a Dr E B YORT and reference to Moling and Sealte new-Pei Made Suit ad on the South page. Partial text unclear and includes instructions to settle debts promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. C. Yort
Moling & Sealte new—Pei
New Woolen Mill Organized Here
The Winchester Woolen Mills known as Williams Woolen Mills has been sold to form Winchester Woolen Mills Inc. A charter grants $30,000 to $60,000 capital. George B. Dunham of Chicago becomes president with Clifford D. Grim and Shirley Carter as secretary and treasurer. The Williams Brothers sell the plant and land but keep their homes. The mill, founded in 1880, will triple output under new management with Dunham moving his family to town.
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Williams Brothers
Nourth
Millwood Pike
State Corporation Commission
Winchester Woolen Mills, Inc
George B. Dunham
Chicago
Clifford D. Grim
Shirley Carter
Woolen Company
The
Sinchester -Woolen. Mills
Messrs
C. A. Williams
T. J. Williams
J. Hunter Hliams
A Modern Brick House for Sale by W. L. Bultz
A modern brick house with seven rooms, four on the first floor and three on the second, heated with hardwood floors, fine bath, hot and cold water, a large concrete cellar, and built of red Hancock pressed brick. Priced to fit moderate means, near a hospital, exclusive real estate listing by W. L. Bultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Bultz
Colored conscripts to train with white troops in 16 cantons
The War Department issued a general order detailing that colored conscripts will be trained with white soldiers at sixteen national army cantonments. One infantry regiment of colored troops will be organized at each cantonment where personnel allows, meaning one colored regiment will accompany each white division overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Eixteen National Army
National Army
War Department
Prices Paid Today in Grain Markets
Baltimore wholesale markets reported spot wheat at 2.24 and corn at 1.88 dollars this afternoon. Winchester dealers quoted 2.20 for wheat, with quotes reflecting selling prices and market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
Movie Managers Hold Conference On Licenses And Rentals
Empire Theater manager J Henkel Henry reported from a Norfolk Virginia conven tion where exhibitors from multiple states met to unite against heavy licenses and alleged high film rentals. President Jake Wells led the gathering with stars like Miss Alice Brady and Pearl White in attendance and Miss Tapley and King Bagcott speaking. Henry was elected to the new exhibitors association board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henkel Henry
Empire Theater
Norfolk and Oceanflow
Northland South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Dela
Jake Wells
South
Wells
The
Exhibitors’ Association of America
Chicago
William A. Brady
Alice Brady
Margaret Snow
June Eldridge
Anita Stewart
Kitty Gordon
Virginia Pearson
Rose Tapley
Gish Sisters
Pearl White
Messie
Otto
Ocean View Hotel
Miss Tapley
King Bagcott
Henry
Association
Uniform Wage Scale Sought by Shipbuilders Board
Washington reports the shipbuilders adjustment board beginning work to establish a uniform wage scale across nine districts. Chairman T. E. Macy with A. I. Carry and Albert Berres lead a panel aimed at ending wage competition between yards and reducing worker transfers. Two extra members from employers and employees may join as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
T. E. Macy
A. I. Carry
Albert Berres
Shipping Board Committee
Lost black antique locket with pressed flowers
Lost black antique locket described as having a pressed flower design on the back and internal pressure. Reward offered at Star office. Contact Dr Ritter at five on National Avenue. Mentioned driver delivery and truck. May refer to a 16 year old or missing person case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
May
Dr Ritter
National
Wilson Leads Nationwide Parade For National Army Support
President Wilson marches on Fifth Avenue with 30 000 New York civilians paying tribute to the National Army. Secret Service guards the president as cabinet members and Congress follow. Washington hosts a 1400 selective men parade toward Camp Meade with the president marching at the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. Wilson
Secret Service
New York
The
Star
National Army
Wall Street
Mitchel
Fifth Avenue
Wilson
Thomas Chattburn
Cattburn
Woogprow Wilson
Washington
National Capital
Soldiers of Freedom
Sente Oy
Prassioas Wilson
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Camp Meade
White House
For Sale: Flour Mill Property and Land Package
For sale only. 75 bbls full process boiler water power flour mill on 47 acres. Includes Ian Miller dwelling two other buildings storage house and outbuildings. Contact Hansbrough & Cartdr Insurance Loans Real Estate for details. Sale advertised September 1 4 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Miller
Hansbrough & Cartdr
Liberal reward offered for infantile paralysis information
Frederick County Board of Health proposes a liberal reward for information leading to conviction or infraction of infantile paralysis quaran tine. Dr C R Anderson secretary and Lancaster, Falcaster and Sea Prolific Seed Wheat Timothy Kansas Scarified Alfalfa and all and grain seeds sold at H H Baker Winchester Va. Lost rimless eyeglasses in case reward 210 West Water street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Lancaster
H. H. Bakerg
Winchester
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Sefi
Petligraa
Germany
Russia
Garrisan
London
Dvina
Uxhull
McLemore
Wire
Committee On ‘Military Affairs
LOGAL
Julian F. Ward
Wadcons
Big Distributors
New Corporation
Williams Woolen Mills
Winchester Woolen
C. R. Anderson
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