Mexicans Seek Large U S Loan Amid Border Talks
American and Mexican commissioners sailing from New York to New London outline their agenda. They plan to discuss withdrawal of troops, border protection, and a joint claims court while Mexico seeks a loan of at least 100 million dollars to aid financial rehabilitation.
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New York
Mexico
United States
New London
Conn
Joint Claims Commission
State Department
Postponed Meeting of Athletic Lab Officials
The meeting set for Tuesday evening September 5 is postponed to Tuesday September 19. Due notice will be given. Dr. E. C. Yost, President. John H. Seal, Secretary.
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E. C. Yost
John H. Seal
Wilson to rest after Washington trip and Atlantic City visit
President Wilson speeds toward Washington to wind up congressional adjournment by Thursday then heads to Atlantic City to address the Woman's Suffrage Association. He plans Shadow Lawn for a brief rest on Saturday and has no firm plans until the election, with a September 20 speaking engagement in St Louis.
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Sprial
Huntington
W. Va
Wilson
Washington
Congress
Kern
Atlastic City
Woman's Suffrage Association
Atlantic City
Sataka 7
St. Loui
Cary Grayson
St. Louis
Memorial program honors late Major Conrad in Winchester
A large Winchester gathering at Handley Library recalled Major Conrad as a devoted lawyer and longtime Handley Board leader. Col. Chew and Mr. Tucker paid tribute to his character and service in the Confederate era, with Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy offering prayer and benediction. The event drew business and professional leaders, plus distant relatives and executors connected to Judge Handley’s estate. The notices also advertise local classifieds and farm items.
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Maor Holmes Conrad
Winchester
The
Handley Fund
Handley Library
Major Conrad
Conrad
Handley Board
Washington
United States
Guage Janetey
Handley’ Board
R. ‘Gray
Williams
iMajor Conrad
R.preston Ghew
Charlestown
W. Va
Harry St. George Tucker
Lexington
Chew
Tucker
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church In
John T. Richards
L. Richards
Scranton
Richards
John Handley
Outlook for Winchester Fair Encouraging in 1917
Officials of the Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society report a very favorable outlook for the Winchester fair to be held September 12 to 15 on the society grounds. Entries close September 11, with extended hours and electric lighting planned. Tom Cannon will soon arrive to lead the horse racing program.
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Shenandoah
Fair Grounds
Winchester
W.L. Fultz
Northern Virginia Power Company
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Fort Hit
North Main Street
Tom Cannon
Cannon
Common Council Opens Regular September Session Tonight
The first meeting of the new Common Council is set for 8 o'clock tonight at City Hall. It will include organization by electing a president and vice president and oath of office for four-year term councilmen. The council will elect city officers for the ensuing year.
Market closes with grain quotes at 8 o'clock
At 8 o'clock this afternoon the Baltimore wholesale markets quoted No. 2 red wheat at a price of 1 4 and corn at 1 2 cents.
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Baltimore
Germans Fail to Regain Ground as French Consolidate Front
Paris reports a renewed German assault aimed at recapturing lost ground, but French forces repelled all attacks with heavy German losses. Elsewhere Greek cabinet holds a secret session amid war declarations, and Lieutenant A. L. Robinson of the Royal Flying Corps is awarded the Victoria Cross for destroying an airship over England.
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Bulgaria
Robinson
Flying Corps
Paris
Partie
French War Office
Somme
Soiye
Court
Chilly
Darteux
Chaulnes
Lathipns
London
A. L. Robinson
Royal Flying Corps
Winchester W C T U Picnic Notice
Winchester W C T U will hold a picnic from 2 to 6 Friday afternoon September 8 on the lawn of Mrs Fatime Dunlap Berryville Pike All members and friends are invited to bring baskets and enjoy an interesting program and unpleasant social afternoon Secretary bIp 2t
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Winchester
Fatime Dunlap
Berryville Pike
Winchester Men Have Lunch on a Famous Field
Stag Correspondent reporting from Brownsville Texas on August 31 describes Winchester men as confident as General Taylor’s 1846 troops after a 12 to 14 mile march to Palo Alto. They detail Equipment C gear weighing about forty pounds and a heavy load of ammunition canteens haversacks and tools. The unit faced inspection by company officers and the United States Inspector General as they prepared for formal review.
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Brownsville
Tex
Taylor
Palo Alto
Cubbage
Bath
United States
Army
Clowser Buys Kohler Truck For Transfer Business
George W. Clowser purchases a one ton Kohler truck through R. Strode for 960 dollars. He will use the vehicle in his transfer business.
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George W. Clowser
R. Strode
Mr. Clowser
Pressure on Britain over mails and boycotts demands reply
Washington reports renewed pressure on the British government to respond to American protests about mails and boycott actions. The State Department gathers facts and cites possible retaliation under the shipping bill to refuse vessel clearances and a retaliatory clause targeting British tobacco concerns and price controls.
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Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Britisha American Tobacco Company
Desirable Farm Sale At Court House Sept 9
In front of Court House a 91 acre farm with spring well residence and modern conveniences will be sold. J. L. Crisman announces the sale date and details. The Junior Auxiliary of Christ Church will hold a supper Tuesday night from 6 to 8 at 206 South Washington Street, inviting the public.
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Crisman
Court House
J. L. Crisman
Christ Church
Mt. Rot. Barton
South Washington Street
Troop Completes Bell Farm Cabin With Pending Bark Cover
The Boy Scout Troop 1 cabin on Mr Bell’s Marlboro grade farm is nearly finished except for bark slab roofing delayed by the troop’s tax funded treasury. The 30 by 35 foot interior houses ten bunks with personal gear, a stone fireplace, and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge and surrounding mountains. The article notes future continued scout work and school commitments.
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Boy Scouts
Stewart Bell
Marlboro
W. A. Bell
Harpers ‘Ferry
Blue Ridge
Massanutten Range
Interlying
Little Noth
Big North Mountains
Sckew
Apple embargo lifted for bulk fall varieties at Miller Warehouse
Market notices lift the embargo on bulk apples including all fall varieties and barrel lots. Winter varieties are also available at Miller Warehouse in OC. Contact R R A or BDCK for details.
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Miller Warehouse
Motor truck of Rouss firemen a thing of beauty
The Charley Rouss Fire Company in Winchester welcomes a new Seagrave motor fire truck arrived Saturday. The Virginia model is among the most complete, with a six cylinder engine rated at 79.3 HP and capable of 110 HP on test. It features cushion tires, waterproof protection, Westinghouse electric system, and a large hose body. Fire reps will test the apparatus this week as underwriters observe the trial.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Seagrave Company
Columbus
Ohio
Winchester
Rousas Mall
West Water Street
Virginia
Westinghouse
Shenandoah Men Crash On Valley Pike Police Report
W L Santmyer of Harrison jailed for operating under liquor after a car struck a fence near Lacey Spr Santmyer and party members Marl Santmyer T Clinedinst of Strasberg and Dick Murray were in the car. Murray jerked the wheel causing the crash injuring several and badly damaging the vehicle. All but W L Santmyer were bruised with various cuts and the car remained at the scene as rescuers arrived. The accident occurred a short north of Wilbourne where a previous fatality had occurred.
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T. A. Willis
Lacey
Santmyer
Patty
Marl Santmyer
T. Clinedinst
Strasberg
Dick Mureray
Murray
J. L. Long Place
W. L. Santmyer
Der
Wilbourne
Jleath
Lincoln Home Ceremony Draws Silent Tribute in Lancaster
About 6 000 people attended a memorial at Lincoln's birthplace honoring the President. President Wilson spoke of constitutional faith and humility, praising equality and the nation's core ideals. Lancaster County, Wheat, Ground Lime and seed supplier H H B advertised goods. a lost gold bar pin with pearl noted with a reward.
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Lancaster
County
Kansas
Piccadilly St
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