Fifteen Miners Die as Hastings Mine Fire Spreads
In Trinidad Colorado on April 28 firefighters report fifteen badly charred bodies recovered from Hastings No. 2 mine after an explosion started a fire. Rescue crews struggle through a blizzard as black smoke billows from the mouth while relatives refuse to leave. Officials consider cutting air into the shaft as a companion tunnel smolders nearby.
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Trinidad
Col
Hastings No. 2
Victor-American Fuel Company
Ludlow
de la Goya
Victors American Fuel Company
Hastings
Here
Seed and seed potato offerings at Baker's store
Seed corn rape cow peas Maine seed potatoes clover and all seeds advertised at H. H. Bakers 46 East Piccadilly St. Fresh cream dipped strawberries Beck's steam baked pork?ng.
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Maine
H. H. Baker’s
East Piccadilly St
Beck
Young Navy Man Hurt On Baltimore Train Near Strasburg
Carl Jenkins of near Strasburg was seriously injured when he fell between two cars of a Baltimore and Ohio train entering town from Winchester and Harpers Ferry. His right ankle was crushed by a wheel, and he was thrown into a ditch near the Valley turnpike. Train crew halted the locomotive and aided the injured man, whose cries drew their attention.
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Strasburg
Carl Jenkins
Frank Jenkins
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Harpers Ferry
Young Jenkins
Valley Turnpike
Jenkins
Forest Glen Orchard Company Incorporation in Winchester
The Forest Glen Orchard Company Incorporated receives a charter from the State Corporation Commission. Authorized capital is $20,000 with head office in Winchester. President is H. F. Hetzer of Williamsport Maryland and secretary is Warren Rice of Winchester. The firm will engage in general orchard business.
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State Corporation Commission
Forest Glen Orchard Company, Incorporated
Winchester
H. F. Hetzer
Williamsport
Warren Rice
National Agricultural Expert Advocates Unity For Winchester Chamber
About five hundred residents gather at Winchester City Hall to back forming a modern chamber of commerce for Winchester and Frederick County. George H. Alford from the Agriculture Department delivers a national perspective, with strong local input from R Gray Williams and W T Dabney of the Richmond Chamber. The event features multiple speeches urging organization and civic cooperation.
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National Agricultural Expert
Gray Williams
Urgin
W. T. Dabney
City Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederick County
George H. Alford
Department of Agriculture
Washington
R. Gray Williams
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Alford
Lloyd George May Propose County Votes On Home Rule
London April 28 Lloyd George is expected to propose county level votes on the Irish question when he speaks in the House of Commons next Thursday. An authentic source says residents of every county would have a right to vote on home rule, a move the prime minister believes best reflects a wide republican principle.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Our Brothers Keeper
A call for united effort among farmers bankers merchants and professionals to strengthen business relations and support agriculture in Winchester and surrounding towns. The speaker lauds a shift toward mutual brotherhood and mutual aid urging planning for a community wide push to grow commerce and farm products. (Continued on Page Four.)
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Winchester
Tax deadline for governor election voters in Frederick area
Voters wishing to vote in November for Governor must pay the 1916 Capitation Tax on or before May 5 1917 and also any unpaid 1914 and 1915 Capitation Taxes. Official notices from Frederick County Treasurer Co R McCann and Winchester City Treasurer WM Barr dated April 20.
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Co. R. McCann
House Votes to End Volunteer Provisions in Draft Bill
The House approved 279 to 98 a motion by Rep. Kahn to strike the volunteer provision from the draft bill. The move, backed by administration forces, signals likely final victory when the bill is finally voted on later today.
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Washington
House
Kahn
California
Dent
Committee On Military Affairs
Local auto dealer reports weekly Chevrolet Oakland sales
The local representative lists 9 Chevrolets and 4 Oaklands sold in the week. Also notes installation of curb gasoline line service and advertises spring goods at 15 S. Main St, a progressive place on a busy street.
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Chevrolet
Oakland Cars
Ims
S. Main
Police On Trail Of Assailant In Winchester Assault
Winchester police have a definite clue to the identity of a man behind an assault on a woman on SenSeney Road early yesterday. The suspect is said to be a well known city resident. No arrest will follow until the three women with him are identified, one of whom he is alleged to have beaten. Sarah Taylor, colored, sent the initial call to police after hearing cries for help, correcting an earlier report naming Mr Haddox.
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Winchester
Senseney Road
Star
Sarah Taylor
Mr. Haddox
Winchester to host week of public luncheon talks
A notable lineup of speakers from across the country will address the public next week in Winchester. The Chamber of Commerce Week promotes unified action for a larger, busier community. Daily luncheons at Hotel Evans will cover modern methods for civic and commercial cooperation.
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Hotel Evans
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Union Bank Elects Its Directorate
The Union Bank of Winchester held its annual director election at the banking house on Thursday and re elected all incumbent directors along with two new appointees Julius W. Richards and Robert McC Glass. The bank praised its record and credit to its leadership.
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Union Bank of Winchester
Banking House
James B. Russell
S. A. Byers
Edward J. Evans
Leon R. Grim
Herman H. Hable
George W. Kurtz
Hugh 8. Lupton
William C. Miller
James P. Reardon
John S. Solenberger
H. P. Tabb
John Thwaite
Returns From Her Friends Wedding
Miss Mary Robinson returns from Middleway West Virginia where she attended the wedding of Dr William Stark Trigg and Miss Esther Elizabeth Shoull The ceremony was performed last Wednesday The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs George B Shoull of Middleway and is well known in Winchester She has visited Miss Robinson here frequently
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Mary Robinson
Middleway
W. Va
William Stark Trigg
Esther Elizabeth Shoull
George B. Shoull
Winchester
Miss Robinson
Prisoner Transported From Winchester To Martinsburg
Deputy United States Marshal W. M. Utz moved a black man named Ed Giles from Luray Virginia through Winchester to Martinsburg to face trial in the U.S. Court on a charge of sending obscene material by mail. Giles has already spent six weeks in jail and will remain jailed until the court reconvenes in summer.
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United States
W. M. Utz
Winchester
Ed Giles
Luray
Martinsburge
Martinsburg
A Chicken Supper That Ends In Jail
Henry Unger and his nephew T David Unger pleaded guilty before Justice Fultz to robbing Stephen Ashley’s hen roost and were sentenced to twenty days in jail and a ten dollar fine and costs each. Henry alias Wartnose Catlett was arrested and given the same sentence and fine. Catlett played the cook in the feast after the raid and the Ungers supplied the fowls. The court held all three equally guilty.
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Henry Unger
T David Unger
Justice Fultz
Stephen Ashley
Henry
Wartnose
Catlett
Nose Catlett
Wartmose Angl
Captain Woodbury Tours Virginia Valley on Civil War Notes
Me Captain Woodbury travels Virginia Valley visiting Win chester Staunton Strasburg and Cedar Creek sites. He recalls civil war memories as a Connecticut captain and plans to review Sheridan’s routes while touring with friends and family.
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Winchester
Fapton
Staunton
Woodberry
Shenandoah Valley
Strasburg
Cedar Creek
Buchanan
Sheridan
Ben
Manassas
Tom Jackson
Upper Valley
Wadaddington
Prices Paid in Baltimore Grain Markets at Close
Spot wheat closed at 3.05 dollars and corn at 1.73 dollars in Baltimore wholesale markets. No. 304 German prisoners were captured after the market close.
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Baltimore
Apple Bloom Graces Frederick County Landscape Near 360000 Trees
Frederick County reports a stunning display as about 360000 apple trees are in full bloom, creating a white sea resembling snow. Bloom dates run four days to a week earlier than last year, but cold weather curbs pollenization as bees stay indoors. York Imperial bloom appears lighter than last year, though overall apple crops in the region look strong.
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Frederick County
Thrge
York
Severe Storm Wrecks South Dallas Area Causing Major Damage
A late night and early morning storm struck northern Texas and southern Oklahoma with high winds and lightning, centered near Gainesville Cook County. Crops were laid waste, many buildings razed or damaged, St Patrick's Church toppled, several injuries reported, and authorities fear casualties in isolated towns.
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Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
Gainesville
Cook County
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Preacher to Speak at Christian Church with Civic Sunday Observance
Rev J F Claugh of Halley will preach at 11 a m tomorrow at the Christian Church. Civic Sunday events follow with Rev W T Walters delivering a sermon on the church’s Betterment. Cattle and feed prices listed include steers 10.50 to 11.50, cows 6.25 to 6.50, calves 18 to 22 per head, corn 7.75 per barrel, with sheep and lamb quotes noted.
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J. F. Claugh
Halley
N.et
Christian Church
W. T. Walters
Fighting Renewed On Verdun Front
Fighting again broke out on the Verdun front with French reports of successful trench raids on hill No 304 against German forces. Since the April 16 drive, Paris said 20 780 Germans were captured along with 17 cannons, 412 machine guns and 119 trench mortars.
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Verdun
French War Office
Guatemala Breaks Off With Germany
Guatemala severs diplomatic relations with Germany as of today. The German minister in Guatemala City has received passports and all German consuls are ordered to depart. The U S Department of State announced the action in Washington.
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Washington
Guatemala
Department of State
Guatemala City
United States as Key Factor in Allied War Effort
Washington reports that the United States has become a leading factor in the European war. Officials warn of a possible collapse of Russia's defenses and note the submarine menace, with shortages of fuel and ships threatening Allied supply lines. Officials urge intensified production and immediate aid to sustain the war effort.
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Russia
United States
Washington
Austria
Germany
England
America
Amecan
The
United
Amiin
Entente
Ate Ae
Economy of pooling interests in community like Inchester
A fragment arguing socialized community benefits all through shared services and cooperative advertising. It envisions road improvements education, health, and economic gains raising property values while keeping equal protection and access for everyone.
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Colorado
Wire
Orchard? Company
George
Brotherhood of Man
Treas
WM. T. Barr
City of Winchester
Studebaker
Thos. P. Graybeal
W. Cecil St
Union Bank
Capt. Woodbury
Virginia Valley
Nemo
Jenny Lind
Sarah Bernhardt
Mary Anderson
Chauncey Depew
South Great
Verdun Front
War Council
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