Standardization Plan Adopted for Virginia Girls’ Schools
The Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools for Girls approved a long debated plan to standardize member institutions. It distinguishes two school types beyond B A degree status and requires college entrance board examinations for classification with five year milestones and limits on creating new intermediate schools. The committee also calls for documented proof of eligibility and five qualified instructors per the specialist model.
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Virginia Association of Colleges and Schools For Girls
Winchester
Reslaasse Tenschiemsoldiniasimeoiis Mendations Ag
College Entrance Board
Algonvnties
Association of Collegiate
Association For Reference
Typhoid spread blamed on carelessness in Virginia
Dr. A W Freeman assistant health commissioner warns typhoid fever is spreading rapidly due to neglect of precautions in caring for early cases. After tours of affected communities he urges immediate measures to prevent wider outbreak and Virginia Board of Health issues a special bulletin.
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Steelal
The
Star
Richmond
A. W. Freeman
Freeman
Special Act Allows Council to Pay Carfare for Veterans
The Frederick county Board of Supervisors has not yet been asked to cover rail fare for Confederate veterans unable to pay. Citizens expect the Winchester veterans to attend a July 1 event, with many already arranging travel and others lacking funds eligible for council aid. The Star reported prior discussion, but no official action or special meeting is yet planned.
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Confederate Veterans of
Winchester
Health Board Officers Warn on Milk Quality
Health board officers urge reports to Dr. P. W. Boyd or Inspector Graham Baker after a consumer alert about impurities in milk. The board seeks a permanent inquiry to ensure clean milk in sanitary bottles and protect dairymen from unjust blame. A caller said she found a five cent piece in a bottle bottom.
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P. W. Boyd
Megith
Graham Baker
Baker
Balkan Controversy Settled by Demobilization Accord
Sofia reports Bulgaria accepts demobilization proposals from Servia and Greece on the condition that they submit territorial disputes to Czar Nicholas of Russie for arbitration. The move signals a formal settlement basis and referral to the czar for final adjudication.
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The
Star
Sofia
Bulgaria
Servia
Greece
Czar
Nicholas of Russie
Heatwave Flares as City Sees Record Warmth
Philadelphia reports seven heat related deaths as temperatures rise. Yesterday was the hottest day since July 3, 1911, and by 8 o clock this morning the shade temperature reached 83 degrees, five degrees above yesterday.
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Philadelphia
Women Prepare Mammoth Demonstration in Chicago
Chicago women plan a large demonstration to celebrate the right to vote, which becomes effective July 1 in the state. Organizers say the event will showcase support for suffrage and feature speakers and marching units through downtown streets.
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Chicago
Barricaded Man Slays Self After Shootout at Cabin
Franklin Pa June 17 Edward Bartholomew 60 held a sheriff's posse at bay overnight in an old log cabin and cut his throat with a ragor in the barricaded dwelling. Bartholomew had shot Samuel Growther superintendent of the Dick Sand Company yesterday.
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Franklin
Edward Bartholomew
Bartholomew
Samuel Growther
Dick Sand Company
Stock Market Declines Broadly As Prices Slip
New York stock trading opened with a bearish tilt as most issues moved lower. Canadian Pacific led the losses amid a broad market retreat.
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New York
Pat Gifig
Big Feature Picture at Auditorium Tonight
The Auditorium screens a major feature titled When John Brought Home His Wife along with the usual late pictures lineup. A strong film and quality show promise a top night at the cinema.
Bryan To Speak On Good Will At Japan Dinner
Secretary of State Bryan will address a dinner hosted by Ambassador Chinda for George W. Guthrie the new American envoy to Japan. He will stress how mutual good will helped resolve the anti alien question and improve relations between the two nations.
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Washington
Bryan
Chinda
Japan
George W. Guthrie
Plague Breaks Out Near Port au Prince Haiti
Port au Prince Haiti June 17 reports say a serious bubonic plague outbreak occurred at Jaomel about thirty miles from the city. Authorities received advices stating the outbreak is severe and under investigation.
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Jaomel
Dog taxes due by June 21 1913 under city law
All dog taxes must be paid by June 21, 1913, or the dogs will be taken up and killed according to law. Taxes payable to City Treasurer. M. B. Doran, Chief of Police.
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M. B.doran
Louisville Social Highlight Announces Semple Browne Engagement
The engagement of Miss Cornelia Semple of Louisville Kentucky to Mr Alexander Browne of Washington is reported with details of both families. Semple, a debutante from prominent circles and Westover School alumna, met Browne in Louisville last autumn during a wedding. The couple will marry next autumn and reside in Washington after a wedding trip.
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Isitdk
Cormelia Semple
Louisville
Alexander Browne
Oats, Ton
Miss Semple
Westover School
Middleburg
Meta Holliday
Aston
Mr. Browne
Katherine Bonnie
Frederick Holtsmann
Washington
Miss Bonnie
Mr. Brown
Page's Nomination Sent To Senate
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Thomas Nelson Page of Virginia for ambassador to Italy and Pleasant A. Stoval of Georgia for ambassador to Switzerland.
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Page
Senate
Washington
Wilson
Thomas Nelson Page
Virginia
Italy
Pleasant A. Stoval
Georgia
Switzerland
Company I Report at Barracks Thursday
Company I report at barracks this afternoon and evening. CAPT. REARDON issues the order for the drill and duties.
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Reardon
Income Tax Amendment Targets Large Corporations
Senator Hitchcock introduced a graduated income tax amendment aimed at hundred million dollar corporations that control 25 percent of their product. The note appears in a June 17 dispatch from Washington alongside an advertisement for automobiles for hire from Rouss Garage.
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Washington
Hitchcock Today
For Sale Five Passenger Touring Car in Good Condition
For sale five passenger touring car in good condition. Rouss Garage address appears garbled. Wanted at once a good cook. Apply to 25 Water Street or equivalent.
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Rouss Garage
O. A
Local School Promotions List for Second and First Primary Grades
Local schools publish a promotions roster listing students advancing from Second and First Primary Grades. Names include Alvin Kremer James Qrnador Robert Patton James Ritter Frederick Recher Robert Shank James Stine George Snyder and many others under teachers Miss Russell Miss Helen Zirkle and Miss Goldie Metz.
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Alvin Kremer
James
Qrnador Robert Patton
James Ritter
Frederick Recher
Robert Shank
James Stine
George Snyder
Denasie Cool
Emma Haines
Grace Johnston
Bessie Kramer
Gertrude Mills
Chloe Pangle
Anna Seabright
Kathleen Shiner
Naomi Trenary
Mary Bahlman
Elizabeth Beardsley
Bessie Cooper
Margaret Eagle
Elizabeth Hahn
Lew Hollis
Hilda Klompus
Dixie Mason
Ada Newlin
Eisie Rosenberger
Annie Hazen Saylor
Mae Walters
Norman Bahiman
Paul Carper
Forest Forney
Paul Hock
Garlan Johnston
Kenneth Petrie
Percy Stultz
Frank Woodward
Charles W.miss Russell
Waneta Adams
Annie Crisman
Mary Eee Z. Barr
Cattle Market Hits New High Price At Chicago
Price of cattle advanced to 9.20 per hundredweight in Chicago as receipts totaled 18 000 against the normal 25 000. The market mirrored the Agriculture Department beef shortage bulletin. LOST Lady’s ring set with pearls reward return to Star office 16 16 21.
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The
Star
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Star Office
Perjury Charge Brings Out Sensations in Court
Staunton Virginia June 17 the present perjury trial of Mrs Clara Rowzee Bosserman in the corporation court has drawn unexpected witnesses including Worth s father and half brother who appeared voluntarily. The case has grown darker as trials reveal startling surprises and Bosserman shows visible distress while a sudden illness delayed proceedings. Continued on fourth page.
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Clara Rowzee Bosserman
Corporation Court
Worth
Ae Ee
Luther
Serman
Bosserman
Mts George
Melvin Ford
Charles
Curry
Son
Beautifully Marked Snake Put Down by Colonel Lewis
INWOOD W Va June 17 Col W R Lewis of Inwood killed a strikingly marked snake found near a pond on his farm. He used a fence rail to pin the creature under a tin bucket then beat its head in, ending a reptile that may be unique to the area.
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Lewis
Inwood
W. Va
Col. W. R. Lewis
Lewis Erie
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Virginia Association
Principle of Standardization
Health Board
Board of Health
Balkan
the Star
Haiti
Port AU Pringe
Wood Choppers
Ledgett
Clara Bosserman
Eula Affleck
Wilda Capper
Catherine Cooper
Mamie Harbaugh
Buzzella Henry
Vernie Kendall
Katheleen Kiline
Anna O’connell
Marie O'Leary
Elizabeth Plank
Alma Ritter
Katheleen Sherman
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Reatha Smith
Katie Trenary
May Wood
Bagent Anderson
Douglas Cain
Ruby ‘Carpenter
Laurence Clark
Alton Dunn
Ira Haines
Arthur Haymaker
George Hodgson
James Lillis
Taylor Ritter
William Smith
Cardell Sumption
Wife Haggard
Staunton
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