New Exemption Rulings Issued By Crowder
A report notes exemption rulings issued by Crowder affecting claims in agriculture on industry. No appeals to the president are listed in the document.
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Crowder
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
1
Break Out at Illinois State Prison Involving Riots
At the state reformatory in Pontiac Illinois more than 250 inmates joined a riot sparked by accusations that black waiters gave whites bread laced with lye. Knives and chairs clashed in the dining hall for about 40 minutes before guards with revolvers restored order. three prisoners were killed and many others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Pontiac
Ill
Tlinois State Reformatory
Fire damages Winchester old Seminary property on Sharp Street
A fire badly damaged the W A Evans estate property on Sharp Street in Winchester. The old brick building, among the oldest in town, housed nearly a dozen families and was likely ignited by a defective flue. Firefighters faced poor water pressure and took over half an hour to control the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seminary
Sharp Street
W. A. Evans
Winchester
Mary
Ida Eliott
Youth Got Off With Light Fine In Winchester Case
Roy Wasson of Hagerstown Maryland avoided penitentiary after pleading leniency from Winchester officers. The youth forged and raised checks from Winchester Cold Storage and Becks Bakery, passing a $75 note as $41.75 to buy clothing. He faces continuation on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiichester
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Beck's Bakery
Crowder Issues New WWI Draft Appeal Rules
Provost General Crowder issues instructions to governors on draft appeals for dependencies agriculture and industry. Appeals may go to district boards to reopen cases and, if unsatisfied, new evidence can be sent to the President for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Board
The
Star
Washington
United States
Crowder
General Crowder
Golden Rule Bible class urged to assemble for parade
All active associate and honorary Golden Rule Bible class members are urged to meet in the classroom promptly at 7 30 this evening to join a parade honoring men who defended home and country. A flag will be provided for every man who comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule Bible Class
Balti more Hotel Belvedere Sold to Out-of-Town Syndicate
The Hotel Belvedere has been sold to a syndicate of out-of-town capitalists led by C H Consalvo owner of the Monticello Hotel in Norfolk. He is ready to take possession at once with no radical changes planned in management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvedere
Baltimore
C. H.consolvo
Monticello
Norfolk
New Cold Storage to Receive Apples September 22
New cold storage facility will receive apples in pre cooled rooms on Saturday September 22. The structure is described as absolutely fire proof and is led by H F Byrd president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Byrd
Winchester bank reports deposits surpassing 400000
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester announces a sworn statement showing total assets of 402 583 95 with deposits climbing from 9 583 42 in March 1916 to 334 253 32 by September 11 1917. Capital is 50 000 fully paid, surplus 17 385 63 and cash reserve 95 381 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Winchester
State Corporation Commission
War has no effect on prices at Seals Music Store
In Seals Music Store four slightly used upright pianos are for sale at low prices. Cash or installment plans available.
Oh! You Kid at Empire Tonight
The funny musical farce Oh You Kid arrives for a one night engagement at the Empire Theater. Girls predominate in the show and the curtain is expected to rise between 8 30 and 9 o clock, delayed by local celebration for drafted men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Empire Theater
Henry
Negroes Injured In Auto Wreck Near Berryville Pike
Report describes a Sunday automobile crash on the Berryville pike involving four Jefferson county men from West Virginia. William Williams and Flick Brown were badly injured and intoxicated, with their Ford wrecked. authorities said they would face multiple charges if they returned for witness statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
Flick Brown
Harpers Ferry
Charles Town
Frederik County
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Berryville Pike
Williams
Brown
William Y Hyde Composes A Song For America
William Y Hyde, formerly of Winchester and longtime Boston resident, writes and composes the patriotic song America, Dear America. He dedicates the piece to Americas adopted sons, with both words and music by Hyde and a copyright held by the Liberty Music Company of Boston. Hyde, son of the late Rev Dr John P Hyde, is visiting family and friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Hyde
Winchester
Boston
Mass
America
Mr. Hyde
Liberty Music Company
Mr. Blyde
John P. Hyde
Wanted Relable Boys to Carry Star
Help wanted for delivery tasks with a local office ad seeking reliable boys to carry the Star newspaper. Classified lines list livestock prices including timothy hay and cattle categories with varied prices and a rough market snapshot.
Grand Jury Called in Corporation Court for Tomorrow
A special grand jury is summoned for tomorrow in the Corporation Court. Members include L L Fansler J M Ornderfft John H Snyder H H Baker A C Brown Shirley Carter Stewart Bell W A Bailey and George W Keller. One case will come before the panel Owen Anderson faces charges of robbing a fellow guest of about $50 at a boarding house on East Piccadilly Street recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Messrs
L. L. Fansler
J. M. Ornderfft
John H Snyder
H. H. Baker
A. C. Brown
Shirley Carter
Stewart Bell
W. A Bailey
George W. Keller
Owen Anderson
East Piccadilly Street
Shenandoah Valley Academy Opens Sept 19 For Boys
The Shenandoah Valley Academy a military school for boys opens Wednesday September 19 at 2 pm. Inquire R H Pope acting principal at 15 1p 41 for details and enrollment information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
R. H. Pope
Government to Build $5 Million Chemical Plant
Washington on September 18 national defense chiefs plan a government chemical plant costing 5 million dollars to meet rising war demands. The project is under the federal committee on emergency construction with approval of the Council National Defense and will expand capacity as contracts strain existing plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense
Federal Committee On Emergency Construction
The
Council! National Defense
Cant Hope for Peace With Kultur in Autocratic World
H Goodwyn Rhett of Charleston S C warned there can be no peace while kultur under autocratic interpretation remains a vital force in the world. His annual address opened the war session of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in Atlantic City dated September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
H. Goodwyn Rhett
Charleston
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Knights Templar Inspection At City Hall Tonight
Knights Templar in full uniform will conduct an inspection tonight at City Hall immediately after the Citizens parade. A. D. M. Swink serves as secretary. Also seeks a millinery saleslady with applications to Box 33 City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Parade and supper mark draft celebration in Winchester
Arrangements for a 4 15 supper at the Winchester Inn precede a 7 45 parade from Washington Headquarters via Braddock Piccadilly Main Houss Water Market to City Hall for a post parade meeting. All participants and spectators urged to carry flags as Mayor Ward and the Citizens' Committee prepare a civic program with a large audience, choir, and patriotic songs. Kon Thomas W Harrison and Rep J Thomas Heflin expected as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Inn
Washington
Braddock
Cork Streets
Braddock Street
Piccadilly Street
Main Street
Houss Avenue
Playa
Water Street
Market Street
City Hall
Frederick County
National Army
Ward
Citizens’ Committee
Winchester
Kon
Thomas W. Harrison
Rep
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Railroad War Board urges farmers to sell wheat now
Mairfax Harrison chair of the Railroad War Board states the President will maintain wheat prices through the year and urges farmers to market early to avoid storage and deterioration. Railways, ready to move wheat for domestic use and Allied exports, request broad community cooperation to prevent fall congestion. Miss Georgia V. Fawcett departs to Day ton Virginia to resume studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Administration
Mijls
Pooling System Seen as Only Practical War Measure
Washington officials and wartime planners converge on pooling as the sole practical method to mobilize industries for total production. Government supervision may grow as obstacles are removed, with coal mines likely to join a single pool selling output to government and public at cost-based prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Federal Trade Commission
Fight for Life in Furious Gale Off Cape Cod
Twenty four people fought for their lives as a sixty mile northeaster drove four barges and two schooners onto Cape Cod sandbars between Orleans and Southwell Fleet. A six month old child and three men, a woman, and another man were stranded on a bar and faced death for hours amid gale swept spray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Mass
Here
Southwell
Fred A Shryock Illness Report in Winchester Hospital
Mr. Fred A Shryock, fruit dealer and farmer, was seriously ill in Winchester Memorial Hospital. He was initially thought to have appendicitis but doctors found strangulated internal intestines after admission. He underwent surgery yesterday with some relief but remained in grave condition this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. A. Shryock
Winchester Memorial
Shryock
Dave Ise
Hit
Rams Heavy Wagon With Automobile
The Rev. W T Walters pastor of the Christian Church rammed his auto into a heavy farm wagon on Braddock street this afternoon. The wagon suffered no damage while the car's fender was bent. Julius A Bantz, visiting from Baltimore, arrived yesterday to see friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Street
W.T. Walters
Christian Lurch
Mr. Walters
Braddock and
Water Streets
Julius A. Bantz
Baltimore
Sudden death of Mrs Evie Doran in Winchester
Mrs Evie Doran wife of J Robert Doran Winchester health inspector died at Memo hospital after an appendectomy and a heart collapse. She was about 41 years old, survived by her husband, daughter Helen, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evie Doran
J. Robert Doran
Winchester
Memo Hospital
Doran
P. W. Boyd
Rose Haymaker
Edward Haymaker
Helen Doran
Walter Barnett
Lucy Showalter
Hilda Saree
Messrs
Frank Haymaker
Clarence Haymaker
Jews Observe New Year With Shoofar Sign
Members of the Winchester colony today concluded Jewish New Year observances with the blowing of the ram's horn. The holiday began at sunset Sunday with services in the Elks building. Jewish shops were closed and visitors from other Shenandoah Valley communities joined locals in greetings and celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie’ Sewthis
Winchester
Elks
Shenandoah Valley
Wanted Fruits and General Help Classified
Wanted apples and Keifer pears. Will pay highest market prices for apples and pears hauled loose or in barrels to our warehouse at C. V. Station. F. A. Beck. Wanted girl or boy for general housework. Apply to Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V
F. A. Beck
Star Office
Millinery Opening Wednesday at Mise Dew COMO
Readable fragment shows a millinery opening planned for Wednesday at Mise Dew in COMO. Limited details available due to fragmented source text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Como
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Johnny Marvin
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New Winchester
Hotel Belvedere
Seal’s Music Store
William Y. Hyde
Timothy
Grand Jury
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Wire
Knights Templar
D.M. Swink
Bry
Mairfax Harrison
Railroad War Board
Georgia V. Fawcett
Fawcett Gap
Dayton
Shenandoah
Goll
Lieve
Forc
Fleet
Hosiptal
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