Russian Loyalists Fortify Under Kerensky After Korniloff Rebellion
WASHINGTON reports say Kerensky now directs the Russian army after seizing Petrograd. Loyal forces move to key points as Korniloff faces possible court martial if captured. Embassies note the provisional government has regained internal control and that fence-sitters are lining up behind Kerensky, seen as Russia's strong man.
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Washington
Stockholm
Kerensky
Korniloff
Petrograd
Copenhagen
Provisional
Alexeff
Russia
Boy Turned Out by Father Sought Work in Winchester
A 14 year old boy, Dalmar Watts of Hancock Maryland, was turned out by his father Luther Watts. He traveled toward Winchester asking for work and was later found at the police station. He stayed overnight in jail after an investigation began and the elder Watts planned to fetch him on Saturday.
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Dalmar Watts
M. A. Doran
John Bailey
Nainthig County
Winchester
Hancock, Md
Luther Watts
Neville
Doran
Hancock
Hancock Building Land Company
Maryland
Whittere
Frederick County
Watts
Wanted Apples And Keifer Pears
Farmers are asked to bring apples and Keifer pears to the warehouse at C V Station. F A Beck offers top market prices for loose fruit or fruit in barrels.
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C.V
F. A. Beck
Cold Storage Facility Opens September 20
New cold storage site aims to commence operations on September 20 with the facility preparing to welcome initial customers. Authorized personnel anticipate full functionality upon opening.
Author of Over the Top Appeals For Tobacco Fund
Arthur Guy Empey author of Over the Top and Tales From a Dugout urges support for the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. A former machine gunner in the British Expeditionary Force he speaks for the trenchers and American soldiers, arguing every dollar buys smokes for Sammy amid the war in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Guy Empey
France
Kimpey
Eyynd
Frederick County Joins In Community Celebration Parade
Circulars sent countywide urge all residents to honor drafted men of Frederick County with a September 18 celebration in Winchester. Highlights include a 7:45 pm parade from Washington's Headquarters, a mass meeting at City Hall, remarks by Hon. Thomas W. Harrison, and participation by Confederate Veterans Turner Ashby Camp and Canning Club Girls.
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Frederick County
Citizens’ Committee
National Army
Winchester
Thomas W. Harrison
Washington
Turner Ashby Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Veterans of the Stars and Bars
McCarthy
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Canning Club
Mra Ff
Neutrality at risk as Buenos Aires riots erupt
In Buenos Aires on Sept 13 mobs set fire to German businesses and the German club after passports were issued to Count von Luxburg. The Argentine government demanded explanations and Kiel sent notices to the German legation while Norway watches the incident's effect on Scandinavian neutrality.
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the Star
Christiania
Buedog Aires
Lansing
Bubenos Aires
Calleg6 de Mayo
la Union
Count von Luxburg
Germany
Argentina
Luxburg
Legation
Count Luxburg
Buenos Aires
Cider Apples Offered at Shenandoah Valley Plant
Lew Jackson advertises cider apples at 50 cents per 100, to be delivered to the Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Co. plant between September 12 and 31. A lost black and tan Airedale puppy is reported, with reward offered by Dr. H H McGuire.
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Shenandoah Valley
H.H. McGuire
Ree
Beck and Rudolph Tie Knot in Harrisburg Marriage
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Rudolph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rudolph of Frederick County, to Mr. Frank Beck of the Beck Steam Baking Company. The wedding occurred yesterday in Harrisburg, Pa, with Rev. B. H. Paar officiating. Beck is connected with the Beck bakery.
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Elizabeth Rudolph
Jacob Rudolph
Frederick County
Frank Beck
F. A. Beck
The
Beck Steam Baking Company
Harrisburg
B. H. Paar
Cavalry German Tauberan Church
Beck
Beck Bakery
Millinery Fall Display Styles At The Leader
Ladies are invited to see our millinery fall display at The Leader on September 14 and 15. The event showcases our line before buying with a 1 to 3 PM window noted as a viewing period.
Notice To Join The Colors Draft Call for Mr Dean Colston
Mr Dean Colston formerly with the circuit clerk's office in this city is en route to Jefferson County West Virginia. He has been working in Petersburg Virginia on a cantonment project and has received his draft card to report for service. FOR RENT Furnished house W Water St for 6 months Address B Care Star 11 1p 3t
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Dean Colston
Circuit Clerk's Office Chesté Pip
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Colston
Petersburg
W. Water St
B.” Care Star
Presbyterian Sunday School Attendance Urged Next Sunday
Every officer teacher pupil and friend of the Presbyterian Sunday school is expected to be present next Sunday morning at 9 30. W. 8. Whip Supt. Read The Star.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Miners Demand a Vexing Problem Looms over Coal
Washington report notes labor tensions in the coal sector as Dr. Harry A. Garfield coal administrator faces a growing crisis with miners strikes in Kentucky and the Midwest. John P. White of the United Mine Workers negotiates on behalf of workers seeking wage increases to match rising living costs. Miss Mary Pearson visits her uncle in Singerstown Maryland.
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Harry A. Garfield
United States
Garfield
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
White
Coal Administration
Shenandoah Valley Academy Announces Opening Date
Shenandoah Valley Academy opens on Wednesday September 19 with preparations for V V M IL university and all colleges and scientific schools military information inquire R H Pope acting principal 18 18 61.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Vv. M. IL
R. ‘H. Pope
Winchester Chamber urges postal rail service fixes
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce send a letter to Postmaster J W Sibert urging contact with the railway mail service superintendent to improve mail delivery. News arrives late frequently including Baltimore and Washington papers that should reach by 6 30 but often come by 12 09 p m.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sibert
Department
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Sibert
Winchester
Baltimore
Washington
Harpers Ferry
Schedule Change Harrisonburg Branch
Southern Railway announces a timetable adjustment affecting the Harrisonburg branch. Train No 123 will discontinue Saturdays at 145 p m after Sept 15, with arrival at Harrisonburg at 810 p m. Train No 21 will depart Washington daily at 345 p m after that date, instead of daily except weekends as before.
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Southern Railway
Harrisonburg
Washington
National Fruit Products Co Opens Cider Apple Reception
The New Cider Plant at Fairmont Avenue and Strother Lane announces it will receive cider apples at 60 cents per hundred pounds.
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National Fruit Products Co
Fairmont Avenue
Strother Lane
Piano for sale in Richmond VA with cash or easy terms
Fine high grade piano described as sweet toned and handsome for sale cheap with cash or easy terms. Write to P. O. box 1558 Richmond VA for details.
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P. O. Box
Richmond
Minnehaha Sunk Off Irish Coast In German Submarine Attack
Navy confirms sinking of the liner Minnehaha off the Irish coast. Fifty officers and men perished from a crew of 140. Captain Frank Clare survived. The ship carried no American armed guard and had delivered munitions on a voyage from New York. The attack occurred during a naval convoy with several ships, the submarine reportedly escaped.
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Ireland
Washington
Navy Department
New York
Pierce
C. A
Frank Clare
British’ Naval Reserves
America
York
New Manuals For Making of Surgical Dressings Is Issued
Five hundred thousand manuals on the making of surgical dressings are sent from national headquarters to Red Cross chapters nationwide. Dr. John A. Hartwell and a committee provide complete directions for twenty three dressings for base hospitals in France. The manual replaces earlier Red Cross publications and emphasizes simplified procedures to save time and labor while maintaining high standards.
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Washington
Red Cross
John A. Hartwell
France
National
D Hartwell
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