Machinists Threaten General Strike At Navy Yards
Washington September 26 machinists at government navy yards threaten a general strike after President Wilson declined to intervene and the Navy Yard Wage Adjustment Board's new scale takes effect. The International Association of Machinists appeals to Secretary Daniels, who returns it to the wage board. The union seeks 10 to 40 percent increases claiming local yard committees favored higher raises. Navy officials warn a strike would be a calamity during the war crisis.
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The
Star
Washington
Navy Yards
Wilson
Navy Department
Japanese Mission Nears Departure From Washington
The Japanese mission has nearly completed its work and will soon return to Tokyo. Viscount Ishii, its head, met with President Wilson to bid farewell, with officials calling the conversations highly satisfactory and focused on strengthening U S Japan relations.
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Washington
Tokio
Viscount Ishii
Wilson
State Department
United States
Japan
Six Die in German Raid on London and 415 Wounded
London reports six killed and 415 wounded in last night's German air raid, the second in 24 hours with no widespread casualties beyond London. The tally brings Britons killed in raids to 833 since the war began. A list of stray items follows, including a lost pocketbook and farm notices.
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London
Man Fined For Driving on Wrong Side of Street
L L Doran a teamster was arrested on Market street for violating the traffic ordinance by steering a four horse team on the left side. Officer Neville and Chief Doran escorted him to headquarters where Justice Fultz fined him three dollars plus costs. Doran works for Robert Bell near Winchester and was in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wf. A. Doran
L. L. Doran
Market Street
Neville
Doran
Justice Fultz
Robert Bell
W. A. Bell
Winchester
Wanted Two good house painters OSCAR H LEWIS
Classified brief seeks two skilled house painters for immediate work. Listing notes no other details beyond name OSCAR H. LEWIS and the job type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar H. Lewis
Contributions to Library Fund Acknowledgment
Miss Carter B Conrad treasurer of the Soldiers Library Fund acknowledges receipts of contributions from Mrs. Robert M Ward Miss Ida Baker Miss Minnie Baker Mr and Mrs W C Marshall Miss Lily Baker Miss Lizzie Malady Mrs Alexander R Pendleton Mrs Emma Virginia Streit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter B. “Conrad
the Soldiers’ Library Fund
Robert M. Ward
Ida Baker
Minnie Baker
W. C. Marshall
Lily Baker
Lizzie Malady
Alexander R. Pendleton
Emma Virginia Streit
Red Cross Society Contributions Reported
The Star lists today’s local Red Cross chapter contributions from Edith Pannett Louis L. Baker and Seneessveree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross Society
The
Star Today
American Red
Hurricanes Hit U Boats Slow Down Says Atlantic Storm
An Atlantic port report describes the season's first coastal hurricane aboard a steamship from Central America and the West Indies. The storm damaged ten starboard stateroom windows and bruised several passengers, with officials noting reduced submarine activity and boosted coastal trade.
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Atlantic
For Sale Two Story Brick Dwelling on Braddock Street
Describes a desirable two story brick house currently occupied by Dr Hun ter McGuire. Listing notes selling due to move to N Braddock St and is presented by Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Land Realty. Sept 12 14 26 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter. McGuire
N. Braddock St
Hansbrough & Carter
Big Increase In Tonnage Of U S Ships In 1918
Washington reports by year end 1918 the U S merchant marine will reach 1 600 ships totaling 5 200 000 tons versus 1 614 000 tons in 1914. The Shipping Board lists 458 vessels over 1 500 tons and 2 871 359 total tons now, with 117 German and Austrian ships seized and 400 steel ships under construction taken over.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Shipping Board
Fleet Corporation
Reichstag to meet as peace talks loom in Berlin
In Berlin today the German Reichstag convenes amid high anticipation for any peace statements from Chancellor Michaelis. The national liberty party has challenged the majority bloc that supported the July 19 peace resolution.
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The
Hague
Reichstag
Berlin
Michaelis
National Liberty Party
Germany
Russell E Hook Wins Fair Bride
A marriage in Washington joined Miss Mattie N. Orndorff of Wardensville, West Virginia, to Russell Edwin Hook of Trahe Frederick County. The couple traveled to Winchester with friends then planned a future in Trone after spending time in eastern cities. The bride wore a tailored dark brown broadcloth suit with hat and gloves and hails from a prominent Wardensville family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Orndorff
Wardensville
Winchester
Frederick County
Washington
Mattie N. Orndorff
H. R. Orndorff
W. Va
Russell Edwin Hook
Trahe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hook
Trone
Local Cold Storage Insures Apples At Low Rates
A local enterprise financed by fruit growers opens new cold storage facility for apples. It offers storage rates as low as competitors and emphasizes modern facilities and local financing. Ready for business.
Kennedy May Work in France for Railroad Company
A circulated report says Mr. Morehead Kennedy of Chambersburg may go to France to assist in building and operating military railroads for the United States government. Kennedy, president of Cumberland Valley Railroad, has two sons in the army and a daughter aiding the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Morehead
Kennedy
Chambersburg
France
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania System
United States
Mr. Kennedy
Thomas
Colye Kennedy
Red Cross
Subscriptions At Commercial Bank to Red Cross Fund
The Commercial and Savings Bank acknowledges several subscriptions to the American Red Cross fund. Amounts listed include 100 by Mrs. Robert M. Ward 8 Larrick 1.00 by Rev J H Lacy 2.00 by Mrs J H Moling 1.00 by Miss Nellie Moling and 1.00 by T Owen. The entries show multiple donors and small amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross Fund
Nellie Moling
J. H. Moling, Jr
Weagly to Visit Winchester for Corset Fittings
For the information of the women of Winchester Alice M Weagly of Hagerstown Md will be in Winchester Thursday afternoon and Friday morning Sept 27 and 28 at Mrs Nancy Cobles with a full line of corsets and lingerie Fittings on the above dates will receive her personal attention. Misses Sodge and Nettie Motter left for Washington with their niece Helen Holliday and Mrs B James Fergusson left for Washington. WANTED 100 pushers of onions.
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Winchester
Alice M. Weagly
Hagerstown
Nancy Coble
Misses Sodge
Nettie Motter
Washington
Mise Helen Holliday
Fine Farm for Rent Near Stephen's Depot
Property offered by Mr. R. L. Cloud at Stephen's Depot includes two hundred acres with possession March 1, 1918. Apply to W Roy Stephenson Winchester Virginia. Miss Mary Catherine Aulick and Miss Louise Cooper enroll at Hollins College for fall and winter term. Miss Frances Breeden returns home from Washington after attending the event.
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R. L. Cloud
Stephenson
W. Roy Stephenson
Winchester
Mary Catherine Aulick
Louise Cooper
Hollins College
Hollins, Va
Death threats against U.S. senators over war legislation mount
Reports from Washington indicate a surge of death threats aimed at lawmakers active in wartime measures. Senators Chamberlain and King are among those targeted by anonymous writers, with accusations linking some to IWW and anti draft groups. Senate officials plan to involve the Post Office to identify and deter the authors.
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The
Star
Washington
Chamberlain
Military Affairs Committee
British Resumes Belgian Advance Through Ypres Front
London reports a renewed British push in Belgium with Haig’s forces attacking on a broad front east and northeast of Ypres. The offensive enters its second phase following a massive bombardment from Langemarck to the Ypres Roulerg road region.
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London
Belgium
Field Marshall
Haig
Ypres
War Office
West Flanders
Langemarck
Ypres-Roulerg Road
Surprise farewell party for the Marshalls at First Baptist
A large gathering from the First Baptist Church hosted a farewell surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Marshall as they move to Fork, Baltimore county Md to live with their son. The couple are longtime church members with many Winchester friends who regret their departure.
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First Baptist Church
Beverley Marshall
Baltimore County
Mrs. Marshall
Marshall
Winchester
Fork
Woman's Civic League Meeting Postponed to October
The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Civic League Inc. is postponed due to the absence of officers and will be held on the first Friday in October. A LOST GOLD cuff button with an old English S is offered as a reward at the Star Office. Mrs. Eugene A. Carr returned to Washington this afternoon after visiting friends in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Civic League, Inc
COR
Star Office
Eugene A. Carr
Washington
Chicago War Issue Divides Voters As Thompson and LaFollette Enter Senate Race
Chicago dated Sept 26 reports two movements to oust Senator La Follette and Mayor William Hale Thompson announcing a U S Senate bid. Thompson vows to stand on his war utterances while La Follette directs Wisconsin campaigns to center solely on his America first stance.
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LaFollette
Thompson
Chicago
West
William Hale Thompson
United State Senate
Wisconsin
America
Red Cross Fund Memberships Placed at Handley Library
Local drive lists new Red Cross memberships received at Handley Library and Chamber of Commerce. Names include Mrs Isaac Russell Miss Bessie Conrad Miss Lucy Russell Mrs H M Brown II R Fay Mrs B F Arthur Jr J Crosby McCarthy J W Larrick Miss Kathryn McFadden Miss Nan Forsyth Captain George W Kurtz and Dr Wittam P McGuire among contributors. Sixteen memberships span one to ten dollars.
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The
Red Cross
Handley Library
Chamber of Commercce
Stat’ Office
Chamber of Commerce
Isaac Russell
J. 8
Eastham
Bessie Conrad
Lucy W. Russell
H. M. Brown
F. Arthur, Jr
Ww. C. Marshall
T. Russell Cather
G. Feinberg
John M. Snyder
J. Crosby McCarthy
J. W. Larrick
Kathryn A. McFadden
Nan L. Forsyth
Joseph W. Barton
Cary Barton
Nannie B. Chamberlin
F. B. Barnum
Virginia Rawson
Julian W. Baker
J. Wesley Larrick
Henrietta Motter
George W. Kurtz
Wittam. P. McGuire
Plan To Smoke Out President Plan To Smoke Out President
BUENOS AIRES Sept 26 Despite Congress voting for a break with Germany the President today refused executive consent. Public pressure may force neutrality policy to align with congressional action and a mass meeting is planned to urge support for Congress. Rail strike spreads to tramsways and electric power plant cutting light nationwide as leaders seek broader impact.
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The
Star
Buenos
Congress
Germany
Iroygen
Apple market quotations and opposite market prices reported
Jobbing prices in apple markets across the country are listed by the Winchester bureau of markets. Reports show shipments, firsts and seconds prices for Virginia Grimes, Jonathan, Maiden Blush and other varieties across cities like St. Joseph Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia Detroit Indianapolis Columbus Atlanta and more. Also a sale offer for a Desirable lot near the hospital through H. a Sartelle at F and M National Bank.
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Winchester
Bureau of Markets
United States Agricultural Department
ST. Joseph
Jonathans
Virginia
New York
Wiashington
Virginia Grimes
Pippins
Cleveland
Grimes
Chicago
Stambo
Baltimore
Smokehouse
Baldwin
Notice to Taxpayers 1917 Taxes Due by Sept 30
The 1917 taxes are now due. On all taxes not paid by September 30, 1917, the usual three percent penalty will be added. WM T Barr City Treasurer. 24-1p-6r.
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T. Barr
City Manager Urges Street Coverage Before Sprinkling Tarvia
A City Manager message warns not to sprinkle any more streets until each is covered with Tarvia. The directive stresses complete street treatment before further spreading materials.
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Navy
International Association
Frederick
Shenandoah
Swift and Co
J. L. Maphis
Wire
Whitmore’s
Rest Chapel
Willowbrook Farm
R. E. Wright
Bunker Hill
W. Wa
Williams
Duchess
Jonathan
Mountain*View- Nursery Co
Williamsport
Melinee
U. S
Emergency Fleet Corporation of the Shipping Board
Russell
Free Insurance
Commercial Bank
B. James Fergusson
Frances Breeden
I. W. W. Pacifists
Senator King
Senate
Post Office Department
Advange
RED Cross Fund
Handley Library and
R. Fay
Rosenmyer
Judith Carter Gibson
A. L. Green
C. Vernon Eddy
Oliver Brown
Julian F. Ward Lee R, Grim
Paul C. Gaylord
H. D. Fuller
Russell Cather
W. W. Walker
Angelica’ P. Didier
Betha Athey
Helen M. Day
Mary A. McFadden
W. D. Smith
Cone. Wasee IC
Argentina
APPLE
Office
of Agricultural Department
Pittsburgh
Varigue
Philadelphia
Maiden
Detroit
Indianapolis
Columbus Grimes
Atlanta
H. A Sartelle
F. & M. Nat'l Bank
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