Funston Vows No Mexico Withdrawal Amid Villa Wound Report
Washington officials report General Funston declaring no withdrawal of American troops from Mexico. Carranza forces cooperate with U S troops as Villa is said wounded in the knee and José Reyes moves from Torreon. Pershing meets Carranza officials while air units suffer damage and communications remain difficult.
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Funston
Mexico
Villa
General Pershing
Carranza
the Star
San Antonio
Durango
Dodd
Bond
Parras
Washington
Canuto Reyes
Torreon
Gond
War Department
State Department
Lansing
Baker
EL “Paso
Chihuahua
Carranzistas
chihuahua-Durango
Pershing
Carranzas
Theodore the canary sings of a hoped country mother
A Hartz Mountain canary named Theodore fails to sing under Mr. Harry Jack's care. Separated from peers, the bird is sent to learn from other singers, pondering its purpose as fans expect a song.
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Theodore
Harry Jack
Jack
Geraldine Farrar
Ant
German reply not yet in the president's hands
President Wilson, laid low by a severe cold, remained confined to his room and did not hold extended conferences. Secretary Lansing said Ambassador Gerard in Berlin had sent a preliminary report on the German reply in the Sussex case and would forward it after coding.
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Washington
Wilson
Col. BR. M. House
Lansing
Gerard
Berlin
Sussex
Germany
Patterson Fell from 120 Foot Water Tank in Buffalo
James Patterson, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Patterson of this city, was seriously injured last week in Buffalo New York after falling 120 feet from a steel water tank. He fractured a leg and suffered a crushed bone. witnesses feared he would be killed, but a letter from his brother Edward reports he is holding his own and may recover.
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James Patterson
Joseph Patterson
Buffalo
N. Y
Edward Patterson
Death of Engineman Albert S. Keiter in Cumberland
Albert S. Keiter of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad died at King’s Daughters Hospital Martinsburg after being severely scalded when a locomotive exploded on April 1 near Cumbo Martinsburg W Va He was 28 unmarried son of the late John Keiter and lived in Cumberland Md His siblings include Mrs Bertha Marston and C W Keller Funeral plans proceed with Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers officials en route from Winchester to Whitacre to arrange services and burial for Wednesday. A pony and runabout for sale follow the notice.
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Albert S. Keiter
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The
Star
Cumbo
Martinsburg
W. Va
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Keiter
John Keiter
Whitacre
Cumberland
Bertha Marston
C. W. Keller
Messrs
M. 8S. Deavers
H. HR. Harper
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Reardon Returns From Columbus NM After Miller Estate Work
Attorney James P. Reardon, away two weeks in Columbus New Mexico handling the Miller estate following Charles Chase Miller's death in the Villa raid, reports Columbus mourning the prominent local businessman. He notes unsettled border conditions, strong American Mexican tensions, and heavy troop activity with about 3,000 U S soldiers in Columbus daily shipments to Casa Grandes, Mexico.
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James P. Reardon
Columbus
New Mexico
Charles Chase Miller
Villa
Miller
Virginia
Star
Reardon
United States
Mexico
Casa Grandes
Mob enacts brutal lynching in Lawton Oklahoma
An unmasked mob of 200 men and boys seized Carl Dudley from the Lawton jail, dragged his body through the streets after tying it to a car, and fired bullets into him. Dudley had previously struck officer James Hayes, another incident reported Saturday.
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Lawton
Okla
Carl Dudley
Dudley
James Hayes
WRECK ATTEMPT ON WELLS FARGO EXPRESS REPORTED
Two Baltimore and Ohio employees are under surveillance after an attack on Saturday to derail a train carrying war munitions. The Wells Fargo Express ran at 60 mph and struck an open switch near Wilmington, not derailing. A pick opened the switch lock, prompting the investigation.
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Wilmington
Det
Baltimore and Ohio
Alles
Wells-Fargo Express
Northwestern Turnpike Co Toll Collection Dates Set
A representative of the Board of Managers will be at Gate No. 1 on April 13 and 14 and at Gate No. 2 on April 15 to receive tolls for the year beginning April 1 1916. All yearly toll buyers are urged to apply on these dates as yearly tolls will not be given out thereafter. Signed EB Ward, Chairman.
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Board of Managers
Northwestern Turnpike
Ward
Waite pleads not guilty to murder charge in court
Dr Arthur Waite was arraigned before Judge Crain in New York and entered a not guilty plea to an indictment charging him with the murder of his father in law John W Peck of Grand Rapids. He was committed to the Tombs without bail and exhibits despair as alienists prepare further examination.
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New York
Arthur W. Waite
Crain
John W. Peck
Grand Rapids
Wait
Waite
Walk This Way at Empire Tonight
Tonight at the Empire theater the Billy Clifford company presents Walk This Way a 1 act musical comedy interspersed with vaudeville and minstrel acts. A noon parade and an evening concert at 7 30 drew large crowds. The company arrives in their private car with about 30 people.
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Empire Theater
Billy Clifford
Vaude‘ville
Oinstrelsay
Empire
Fruit trees in Frederick area escape frost damage
Despite snow and frosts, leading fruit growers report no damage to fruit trees in Frederick and nearby counties. Apple trees were examined and no injury found, suggesting buds escaped harm. A rental listing for a six room house at 208 West Water Street appears in the item.
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Frederick
Water Street
W Myers
Winchester shoe maker M L Bark Vo Bet ter in serious condition
M L Bark Vo Bet ter, known Winchester shoe manufacturer, remains seriously ill at home on South Main Street after a period of confinement. Ella Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Brown, South Brad dock Street, shows slow recovery at home under Dr Glass care. Fugitt s sale advertises horses mules cows vehicles and harness on Saturday April 15.
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M.L. Barr
Winchester
South Main Street
Fugitt’s
Ella Brown
Frank Brown
South Braddock Street
Dr. Glass
Braddock St Property Sale Scheduled for April 11
C W Houck property on Braddock Street to be sold Tuesday April 11 at noon. Baltimore Grain Markets report indicates No 2 red wheat and corn quotes present at close of wholesale markets.
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C. W. Houck
Braddock St
Baltimore
Wild rumorsabout day law spread in Winchester
The article debunks rumors that hotels will dispense liquor to guests for massages or culinary use. It explains hotels may use ardent spirits only for cooking and baths with safeguards, and a hotel keeper must obtain a court license which can be revoked on evidence of abuse.
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Prohibition Commission
Winchester
Mrs. Annie J. Rudolph Dies After Illness Near Winchester
Mrs. Annie J. Rudolph wife of A J Rudolph died at home near Winchester after a lingering illness of dropsy in her sixty first year. She was a Jones family member of Frederick county and a longtime member of the Tutheran Church of Stephens City. Survived by husband two children Taylor Rudolph and Mrs Jacob Crisman, three brothers James Harvey Jones W L Jones Albert Jones, two sisters Laura and Alice Jones. Funeral planned for Wednesday with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Martinsburg.
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Annie J. Rudolph
A. J. Rudolph
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Washington
Laura
Alice Jones
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Damaged Goods Examinations Set In Winchester Court House
Examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held in the Court House Hall Winchester Virginia on April 13 14 and 15 1916 commencing each morning at 9 o clock Maurice M Lynch Superintendent of Schools announces Also Bryarly School event Tuesday evening April 11 1916 at 8 o clock Admission 20 children 10 cents Funds to pay for a new Diensties
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Court House Hall
Winchester
Bryarley School
Fierce Allied and German Actions Reported Across Fronts
Paris reports fierce German attacks west of the Meuse with heavy French defense near Verdun Dead Man's Hill and Le Mort Homme. Submarine warfare rises as four British ships totaling 15 800 tons are torpedoed. Trebizond battle begins with Russians favored. Turks mass 90 000 troops under German officers and air equipment. Lloyd's notes torpedoing of the British steamer Eastern City.
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Trebizond
Black Sea
Paris
Dead Man's Hill
Verdun
Meuse
Pa No
le Mort Homme
London
Silksworth Hall
Tribizond
Petrograd
Grand Duke
Nicholas
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Reyes
Carra
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Spose
Ack
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Jas. Patterson
Albert
MR. Reardon
Columbus, N. M
C. C. Miller
Northwestern Turnpike CO
M.L. Bark VO Better
A. G. Rudolph
Tomorow
Maurice M. Lynch
Dead Man’s Hill
Lloyd’s Today
H. H. Baker
Piccadilly St
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