Government probes bread cost rise as price surge swells
Washington reports federal machinery is set to investigate rising bread prices nationwide. The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice will study causes and potential embargo options on wheat and flour while monitoring milk prices. Accusations of conspiracies among millers or bakers could trigger anti trust actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commisson
Department of Justice
The
Trade Commission
America First
City-Wide Strike Averts Threat Amid Labor Tensions
In New York, Sept 295, officials report walkout threats against car men wane as labor leaders scramble to keep unions at work. Sixty more organizations with 120000 members pledge support to the conference and stay away Wednesday, bringing total backing to 179000 alongside already ratified unions. Only the butchers and longshoremen are confirmed to have voted for a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Conference of Labor Leaders
General Strike
Conference of Labor
Butchers
Miss Lacy to Speak on Mission Work at Church
Miss Sally Lacy returning from China mission will address the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society at 7 30 this Monday evening in the Presbyterian Church parlor. All women interested in missions are invited. Also noted: Mr Donald Weems, son of local residents, plans to practice law in Seattle after travels through Washington D C the South and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Lacy
China
Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Presbyterian Church
Miss Lacy
J. H. Lacy
Donald Weems
E. V. Weems
Law School
Georgetown University
Seattle
Wash
Quarantine Law Delays New York Boy on Travel
Dr. J Preston Miller of New York reports a public health notice certifying his son as free from infantile paralysis, but Virginia and other states deny passage, halting the family during interstate travel. Health officers claim a strict quarantine on children from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Public health officials say they cannot override state police rules. New York authorities advise cardholders that the certificates do not apply in states enforcing absolute quarantine for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. Preston Miller
New York
Blue
Public Health Service
Virginia
Miller
Martinsville
North Carolina
Hagerstown
Winchester
Richmond
Mount Vernon
Alexandria
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Street
Notice to Taxpayers on 1916 Taxes Due
Taxpayers must pay 1916 taxes by September 30, 1916 to avoid a three percent penalty. Signed by W. M. Barr.
Hodgson Appointed City Coroner for Winchester
An order from Corporation Court names C. M. Hodgson coroner for Winchester for two years from January 1, 1916 to December 31, 1917 or until his successor is appointed. He qualified by oath. Hodgson has served as city coroner previously, succeeding his father E. L. Hodgson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
C. M. Hodgson
Winchester
Hodgson
T. W. Harrison
E. L. ‘Hodgson
Merchants' Cold Storage and Ice Mfg Co Ad
Announcement from Merchants' Cold Storage and Ice Mfg Co of Richmond Virginia offering storage capacity for 49 000 bees and urging immediate engagement. Includes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
ICE Mfg. CO
Richmond, VA
Two More In Blackmail Ring Arrested in Chicago Case
Chicago Sept 25 two more supposed members of a blackmail syndicate Homer Z French and James Christian were arrested. They posed as government officers to dupe A R Wesley a New Yorker and a woman known as Alice Williams into a fake arrest in New York and Chicago. Wesley paid 12500 and fled 2500 more. Charles Erbstein says he will seek arrest of the state's attorney and assistant on alleged confession coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Homer Z. French
James Christian
French
Christian
A. R. Wesley
Alice Williams
Willian
New York
Wesley
Federal
United States
Charles Erbstein
Quotations in Apple Markets from Winchester Report
The Winchester branch of the USDA office of markets reports morning jobbing prices for apples. Yorks and Bens show varied bids from 2.15 to 3.50 per barrel, with Pippins and King David also listed. Secondary reports from New York, Washington, Cincinnati, Memphis, Atlanta, Charleston, and Chicago give statewide prices for Yorks Grimes and Baldwins, ranging roughly from 2.50 to 4.50 per barrel, with numerous varieties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
Winchester
Office of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Cincinnati
Virginia
Spy and Baldwins
Yorks
Fancy
Memphis
Grimes
Atlanta
Virginia Grimes
Charleston
Chicago
West Virginia
Judge Thornton to Preside Over Frederick Circuit Term
Governor Stuart designates Judge Thornton of Prince William to preside over Frederick county October term circuit court. The grand jury will consider Magistrate H E Ritter, jailed for shooting his wife in the hand. Thornton replaces Judge T W Hackson who resigned to run for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Thornton
Prince Willian County
Circuit Court
Frederick County
H E. ‘Ritter
TW. Hackson
Congress
Two Zeppelin raids drive Allied air battles on the Western Front
Paris reports a major artillery prelude to Somme actions as Bulgarian areas are bombarded from the air. London notes two Zeppelins brought down amid high casualties and growing British air activity over the Western Front with 52 aircraft destroyed in 48 hours. Athens cites Greek reprisal calls against Bulgaria amid political pressure on King Constantine to enter the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theece
Bulgaria
Paris
Somme
French War Office
Luneville
Western Front
Athens
Constantine
Greece
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Prices Report
Baltimore wholesale markets closed at 8 PM with No 2 red wheat at 1.56 per unit and corn trading around 95 to 96 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Deaf mute killed by train near Mount Jackson
C T Cutchin of Quicksburg Virginia a deaf mute was killed instantly when struck by the pilot of Southern Railway passenger train No 28 one mile south of Mount Jackson. He was walking on the track near a sharp curve and his death caused severe injuries. He leaves a widow and two sons. The body was buried at Zirkle Cemetery New Market. He worked for Turkey Knob Orchard Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Cutchin
Quicksburg
Mount Jackson
Southern Railway
Cutchin
Tarwo
Turkey Knob Orchard
Zirkle
New Market
Lutheran Church
Lieut Cartmell Killed In Battle
The London Graphic reports Lieut A J Austen Cartmell of the Royal Regiment being killed in battle on June 1 1916 at age 23. He served in France since December 1914 and fought at Neuve Chapelle. He was son of George E Cartmell of Cartmell parish Northumberland England and a first cousin of Thomas E Cartmell longtime Frederick County Circuit Court clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Graphic
A. J. Austen Cartmell
Cartmell
France
Northumberland County
England
Thomas E. Cartmell
Frederick County
Markets Close With Mixed Prices Across Commodities
Local prices show varied results for flour butter eggs and livestock. No. 1 timothy hay, middling, and corn futures listed with ranges, while live poultry and pigs offer wide per unit figures. Mr. M. A. Huffman departed for Washington this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cid Remals
Choice
Virginia
Elizabeth Shank Jumps From Car Injures Head
Little Miss Elizabeth Shank daughter of Bland Shank of Reynolds Store sustained serious head injuries Friday afternoon after jumping from Dr. F L Bakers moving automobile near the orphans home in Burlington While unconscious on arrival at the Oates home she later regained consciousness reporting severe head pains Dr Baker gave first aid and ferried the girls home Col. W Va dispatch mentions Caroline Oates 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Oates was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Keyser
W. Va
Elizabeth Shank
Bland Shank
Reynolds Store
F. L. Baker
Burington
Orphans’ Home
Miss Shank
R. J. Oates
Caroline Oates
Oates
Dr. Baker
Contributions To Confederate Fund Erecting Winchester Monument
Miss Lucy W. Russell treasurer reports new donations to the Confederate monument fund in Winchester Court House Square. Contributions include Miss Winnie Davis Smith 1 dollar Miss Retta Amick 50 cents and J H Henry and Brother 12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy W. Russell
Court House Square
Winchester
Winnie Davis Smith
Luke Md
Retta Amick
J. H. Henry and Brother
Rains Forecasted During The Week
Weather predictions for the week beginning Sunday September 24 cover North Atlantic and middle Atlantic states with fair skies until midweek then rains and cooler conditions. South Atlantic east gulf and west gulf regions expect generally fair weather with moderate temperatures and no current indications of a West Indies disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
East Gulf
West Gulf States
West Indies
Oscar Barr Property Auction At Court House
The three story brick building at 160 North Main Street will be sold at public auction in front of the Court House at noon Saturday. It is described as one of the citys best business stands and an advertisement is included on another page of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Court House
Miss Francis B. Cline Announces Millinery Opening
Miss Francis B. Cline announces a millinery opening on Wednesday and Thursday September 27 and 28 with profiles in fashion and headwear. Miss Willie Eby has returned to Charlestown West Virginia after visiting friends in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Eby
Charlestown
W. Va
Situation in Mexico Grows Serious Again
Washington reports the Mexican crisis deepening as War Secretary Baker plans talks with President Wilson in Baltimore. Dispatches from the border and Mexico support claims of Villa advancing into Chihuahua City and bandit activity increasing. Carranza loyalists show desertions. officials fear raids on Pershing’s forces or the border. Ambassador Arredondo and Assistant Secretary Philips discuss new joint commission quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
Wilson
Baltimore
State Department
Mexico
Gorge Bell, Jr
Ni Paso
Villa
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
General Pershing
Arredonde
Philips
Maphis and Yost Buy R C Green Grocery Stock
Maphis and Yost announce the purchase of R C Green Grocery Stock and plan a sale at Green's storeroom off Wednesday September 27 offering astonishingly low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maphis
Yost
R. C. Green
Green
Maphis & Yost. Ip
Mrs. Mary Robey of Brigh
Mrs. Mary Virginia Robey widow of Luther C. Robey died at 4 30 this morning at 716 South Washington street in the sixty second year of age due to acute Brights disease She was born May 27 1855 in Clarke County Va Her husband died seven years ago and was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery The funeral will be from the Bromley residence at 11 oclock Wednesday with interment in Mount Hebron Rev W C Talbert to conduct services Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Virginia Robey
Luther C. Robey
Lewis
Bromley
South
Washington Street
Bright
Robey
George W. Bromley
Clarke County
Mr. Robey
Mount Hebron
Messrs
A. C. Slona‘cor
Frank Kohlhausen
J. W. Lars ~Ick
Harry Keckley
S. M. Chiles
I. M. Lynch
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Government
GREAD
Wire
Winchester Health
Dr. Miller
Wm. T. Barr
Tim Star
vVirginia Works
Jonathans
Bens
Spys
Baldwin
London
Earth
Saloniki
Struma
Tondon
Mangold
Nished
Baltimore Grain Markets
Lieut. Cartmell
M. A. Huffman
Oscar Barr
Francis B. Cline
Willas
Jack Pershing
Tre UK
Star Office
S. L. Larew
S. L. Larew’s
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