Pan American Note to Mexico Amid Carranza Tensions
Diplomatic Agent Parker reports Carranza authorities will not block the Pan American note to Mexican leaders. General Gonzales will grant safe conduct within days to messengers taking the note to Zapata and other leaders through Carranza territory. Two marines drown after a Gulf storm. Sacramento crew ships families reach New Orleans amid delayed voyage. General Calles defers to Carranza in the note, with headquarters in New York and food supplies resuming in Mexico City.
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Washington
Carranza
Parker
Mexico City
Gonzales
Zapata
New Orleans
Sacramento
Vera Cruz
New York
Calles
Sonora
Reunion for Rev. Asa Richard Held in Lovettsville
Rev. Asa Richard led a family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Beatty in Lovettsville with most relatives present except Rev James A Richard and Rev Ralph R Richard. The gathering followed his long service in the Evangelical Lutheran Church and earlier residence in Winchester.
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Loudoun County
Asa Richard
Lovettsville
Harry Beatty
James A. Richard
Hardy Neb
Ralph R. Richard
Shippenville
Richard
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Winchester
Young Winchester man pleads guilty to liquor sale at Berryville show
Paul Shryock, son of F A Shryock, was arraigned before Magistrate Thomas Hardesty on an illegal liquor sale charge tied to the Berryville horse show. He pleaded guilty and paid a $60 fine plus $15 costs. Sheriff George Levi jailed him in Clarke county and his father posted $100 bond for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Paul Shryock
Mr. F. A
Istrate Thomas Hardesty
George Levi
Clarke Coun
Young Shryock
Hardesty
Levi
Berryville
Ammonia Explodes at Biltmore Hotel Killing One Man
An ammonia refrigerating plant at the Biltmore Hotel exploded this morning killing one man and injuring six others. A second explosion at the Rupert brewery later forced hundreds in nearby tenements to evacuate due to fumes.
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New York
Amonia
Biltmore Hotel
Organ and piano stock sale at Henry F. Seal
Entire stock must be sold in next ten days. One rebuilt church organ in fine condition and six other instruments including a Circassian walnut piano case in near new condition, priced from $15. Henry F. Seal at 124 N. Main St.
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Henry F. Seal
N. Main St
Southern Wreck Delays Passengers on Route to Luray Caverns
A freight wreck derailed fifteen cars near The Plains halted Southern Railway traffic between Washington and Harrisonburg for five hours. No injuries were reported despite the blockage, while 1,080 excursionists traveled from Washington Baltimore and Shenandoah Valley to Luray Caverns. The Washington to Harrisonburg passenger train delayed until after 3 AM.
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Southern Railway
Washington
Harrisonburg
Luray
Baltimore
Shenandoah Valley
Palm Beach 50c Winchester Steam Laundry Ad
Palm Beach ad for Winchester Steam Laundry offers cleaning and pressing services at 50 cents per item with total price shown. Includes contact or ordering note and price detail.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Monument Put In Federal Care as National Monuments
Secretary of War in accordance with Congress act designates ruins and prehistoric monuments to be cared for by the War Department as national monuments. The Winchester National Cemetery designates the One Hundred and Fourteenth New York Volunteer Infantry monument along with the Pennsylvania New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut and Vermont monuments.
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Congress
War Department
Wincheser National Cemetery
New York Volunteer Infantry Monument
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire State
Massa State Monument
Connectic
Vermont
Woman Hangs Self in Shenandoah County Home
Miss Katty Schwein, age unspecified, committed suicide by hanging at her brother-in-law Joseph Tusing's home in New Market Shenandoah County after days of mental distress. The report notes no further details and cites messages received yesterday.
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Shenandoah CO
Furt
Joseph Tusing
New Market
Shenandoah County
Two Middies Dropped at Academy Controversy
Secretary Daniels approves findings as Gordon F Hardy and others are cited in a series of Ragging scandals at the Naval Academy. Miss Schweinfurt, a resident of New Market, was found dead by hanging at a nearby out house after a late walk. death ruled suicide and an inquest not held. Funeral services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church planned.
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Katty Schweinfurt
T. W. Harrison
Red Bud
New Market
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
W F Finck
Court of inquiry recommends naval midshipman sentences
The court of inquiry forwards findings on the Naval Academy cheating scandal. It recommends dismissal for Nelson and Wessel, with Wessel to be turned back one year, and for others to receive demerits or reprimands. Secretary Daniels approves, and a second court weighs further actions and reforms, including the dope system and exam practices.
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K. M. Nelson, Jr
Charles M. Beagle
James KK. Waddell
Horace Ft. Whitaker
William H. Hlopkins
Leonard P. Wessel
Herbert W. Jackson
Albert L. Hutson
David Glick
C. Kell
Hikk. Overesek
CC. Vickrey
K. Keller
Ef. H. Jones
J. H. Keffe
C. F. Holden
T. R. Denny
Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Naval Acade
Daniels
Fullam
Robert L. Russell
Navy
A. T. Long
L. R. le Steiger
Struck by a Motor Car Injures Mica Mary Life
Mica Mary Life, 40, was seriously injured when an auto driven by Frank Dolan of Harrisonburg struck her near her home at Tenth Lesson as she crossed the road after leaving a toll gate. She suffered a fractured collar bone and multiple broken ribs. Dolan aided her home and summoned Dr. Driver of New Market.
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Mica Mary Life
Jennie Life
Valley Turnpike Company
Mr. Dolan
Miss Life
W W. Driver
New Market
Mouse Traps 3 for 5e at Sonneborn’s
A brief listing notes mouse traps available at Sonneborn’s shop, packaged in threes for five shillings each. The entry highlights limited stock and a local vendor.
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Sonneborn’s
Levi Is Named Berryville Postmaster by President Wilson
Washington reports President Wilson appointed Sheriff George H. Levi of Clarke county as postmaster at Berryville to succeed the late Benjamin F. Foley. Levi’s sheriff term would expire January 1, with Judge Joan Harrison to appoint a temporary replacement until election. Foley died in Richmond after attending a Confederate veterans reunion, leaving his daughter Edna Foley acting postmaster. Levi likely assumes duties once commissioned and several Clarke residents are said to seek the sheriff’s office.
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Clarke County
B. F. Foley
An Harrison
Circuit Court
Levi
George W. Levi
United States
Virginia
An Unexpected Bargain In Winchester Brick House For Sale
An offer describes a J-room brick house with bath equipment hot and cold water a fine kitchen range gas range plus a cellar in central Winchester. Asking price 2500 dollars. Also listed are ground limestone seeds and alfalfa. Real estate firms Wee dus AutnZ and H H Baker advertise other items and rentals.
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Winchester
H. H. Baker
Courthouse Plaza
War Developments Across Fronts Reported by Allied and Central Powers
Reports from Nish Berlin Vienna and Paris outline resumed Austrian bombardment of Belgrade, Serbian counterbombardment of Semin and Pancevo, and Russian retreat along the western front. Berlin cites German gains against Russian forces under Prince Leopold of Bavaria while French reports note no major front change. Gallipoli sees Turkish repulse of Anglo French attack north of Ari Burnu and French air raids on German depots in the Valley of Spada.
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Turkish War Department
Ari Burnu
Gallipoli
Spada
Shenandoah Valley Transportation Low Fares Expanded Routes
Surprise The Shenandoah Valley Transportation Co offers special rates between Winchester and Strasburg with immediate effect and several intermediate points at less than 7 per mile. The ad urges look for Shenandoah Valley Transportation Co on all autos and to ask drivers for schedules. Courteous service guaranteed and patronage solicited.
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Shenandoah Valley Transportation Co
Winchester
Strasburg
Stephens City
Shenandoah
Valley ‘Transportation Co
Drawing day for free trip tickets to Atlantic City announced
The notice states drawings occur next Monday August 23 at 9 11 a m and 1 56 p m for free trip tickets to Atlantic City. Attendance is required to be eligible and each 25 cent purchase gives a chance at Sonneborn's.
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Atlantic City
Sonneborn’s
Mackensen presses Russians near Brest Lipovsk in August drives
Berlin dispatches report Mackensen's forces capturing Clavatycze south of the Brest Lipovsk line and reoccupying Cisale. Bavarian troops press west, drive Russians from Losica and Miedgyraec, with right wing moving toward Binla. Servia notes artillery actions near Belgrade but no bombardment since Thursday. In Gallipoli, British reinforcements join New Zealand troops near Qeba and Saros bay trenches falter Turkish defenses. Pope Benedict urged peace as Emperor Franz Josef writes seeking early peace.
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Berlin
Clavatycze
Brest-Lipovsk
Mackensen
Mackensens
Cisale
Losica
Miedgyraec
Binla
Brest-Lipovak
Athens
Gallipoli
Sayla
Bay
Qeba
Mytelene
Saros Bay
Rome
Franz Josef
Pope Benedict
Vatican
Cardinal Gastrri
Mone Catani
Preacher Dies by Own Action in Jail
In South Bend Indiana on August 16 Si las Ebersole a 60 year old Dunkard preacher hanged himself in his jail cell while held on a murder charge. The body of 12 year old Hazel Macklin was found in a park vault about a year earlier. Authorities say he had mentioned the girl repeatedly and is believed insane.
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Wire To the Star
South Bend
Ind
Silas’ Ebersole
Hazel Macklin
Here
Mhersole
Gunmen Shoot A Politician In Madison Street Ambush
A politician, Timothy Sullivan, was shot dead by gunmen on Madison Street while conversing with John Dealer who was wounded. Five shots were fired and a revolver with five exploded chambers was found in the street. Also noted is an update on Scott Fahnestock recovering from a recent accident with care from Nurse Mrs Godron and her daughter Irene Godron of Washington arriving to the city.
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New York
Timothy Sullivan
Hig Tim
Little Tim
John Dealer
Madison — Street
Scott Fahnestock
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Burjpie Raymond
Joseph Robinson
Urichsville
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Philip Williams
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Loudoun County, Va
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Memoria Hospital
William Aikin
Gordon
Mattie Collins
Dr Coles
George W. Haines
Chicago
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the Star Today
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Pert
Palm Beach
Tom” Harrison
Naval Court
Gordon F. Hardy
Katty Schwein
Academy
Secretary Daniels
Chas W. Wardy
Thackwood Battlefield
Mr. Sagan R. Fay
Red Hud
Winches
Schweinfurt
Ant
L. S. Naval Academy
Harrison
Ter
W. S. Driver
Miss Schweinfurt
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Lutheran Church
Mrs. Tusing
Tomor
Naval Academy
Midshipmen
EK. Evans
S. A. Hamilton
J. F. Moss
B. Duncan
T. W. Harrison, Jr
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Wessell
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Fay
Robert McC. Glass
Win
Chester
Mr. Hardy
John Nicodemus
Tle
Glass
Sherif Pannell
Tater
Sue
H. A. W. Happer
Richmond, Va
Jack
Messrs
Henry and
Carroll Willis
Staunton
Frank Dolan
Mary Life
Valley Pike
Frank
Dolan
Lato
Eral
Wilson
George H. Levi
Mr. Levi
Court Square
Stewart St
Ila
Belgrade
Nish
Pancevo
Bug
Vienna
Sian
Poland
Leopold of
Bavaria
French
War Office
Winchester and Strasburg
Middletown
R. KE. Byrd
Amherst Street
Brest
Lipovsk Line
Servia
Danube
Dobra
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