Gerard Leaves Germany as Capitol Guarded Steadily
United States Capitol and surrounding areas tightened security as Gerard departs. Armed guards reinforce Washington while Teutonic crews can dock in New York City under strict regulation.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
1
Senate panel votes for large guard force at Capitol
The rules committee recommends deploying many armed guards around the Capitol in shifts to thwart bomb plots amid the current crisis and to close all but the main doors until diplomatic ties with Germany are restored. A Department of the Interior watchman, who publicly boasted supporting Germany in a war, is fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Rules Committee
Senate
Capitol
Germany
United States
Department of the Interior
German Crews Set Out From Self-Interned Vessels
Guards at New York harbor withdrew today under Collector Malone's orders. Crews from 31 Teutonic ships were allowed ashore for the first time since U S German relations broke. An honor system assigns captains responsibility for sailors and for reporting ship conditions to federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port Malone
United States
Germany
McGuire Becomes President of Farmers and Merchants Bank
At Winchester board meeting Dr William P McGuire was elected president to succeed the late Robert T Barton. H D Fuller is named vice president and director while remaining cashier. Col John Keating of Cumberland Md continues as vice president. All have long been associated with the bank and its founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Winchester
William P. McGuire
Robert T. Barton
H. D. Fuller
John Keating
Cumberland
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
McGuire
Keating
Fuller
S. P. C. A Appeals for Winchester Community Support
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals urges Winchester residents to join or contribute. Dues are 1 dollar yearly or any amount as a donation to president W. W. S. White treasurer Mrs. J. W. Sibert secretary Mrs. R. M. Ward. Also notes a March 12 auction at the late Joseph Bowles home on Front Royal road of livestock and farm assets under administrators Scott Grant and T. R. Cather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Winchester
W.W. S. White
J. W. Sibert
R. M. Ward
Joseph Bowles
Front Royal Road
Scott Grant
T. R. Cather
Woman Whose Complexion Changed Loses In Court
The Maryland Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling in favor of Dr. BE. B. Claybrook, Cumberland physician, in a $20,000 damages suit by Mrs. Mary L. Hahn alleging complexion change from a silver preparation. The court held the claim barred by the statute of limitations after she waited over three years to sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Hahn
BE. B. Claybrook
Cumberland
Hunter H. Mc
Guire
Winchester
Hahn
Dr. Claybrook
Shee
Awit
Court of Appeals
Bataume Works Bombarded by British on Somme Front
Official British War Office report says British renewed drive to break German lines at Balaume amid clear weather aiding fighting. Critics split on whether this signals sporadic action or a new major offensive, while British forces seize the crest at Sailly Sailisel and gain ground near Grande Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
London
Somme
British War Office
Balaume
Ancre
Vaast
Bataume
Grande Court
Insane Man's Body Found In River
The body of John H Pancake, missing from the asylum in Weston, West Virginia, was found in the nearby river. Remains were brought to Romney on Monday and interred at the Pancake family graveyard on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H Pancake
Weston
W. Va
Romney
James L. Pancake
Field Minstrels Arrive in Winchester for Empire Theater Show
The A. G. Field minstrel train arrives bringing the oldest touring theatre group to Winchester. The Empire Theater hosts tonight's performance with elaborate electrical stage effects and a top show ensemble. A noon street concert drew applause and the parade appeared in fine form. a second band concert is scheduled before the 8:30 curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Field
Winchester
Empire Theater
Field
Scouts Postpone Mass Meeting to February 14
The mass meeting of all three troops of Boy Scouts is rescheduled for Wednesday night February 14 at 8 o'clock, instead of tonight, as announced by Local Scoutmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Terms Begin February First for One Year Period
The terms start on February 1 and extend for one year, covering a defined cycle beginning this winter. Officials indicate the arrangement will run through the same date next year.
Minister to be Arrested Over Winchester Marriage
For the first time in years a Maryland law may arrest a minister who fails to report a marriage within thirty days. Rev. John C. Newman, a colored minister from Hagerstown and former Winchester pastor, is expected to be charged with a $10 fine. Willis says Newman married him for $1 and later refused to issue a marriage record. (Continued on page six.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
John C. Newman
Hagerstown
Winchester
George Willis
Willis
Rev
Newman
Seed Corn And Its Influence On The Crop Yield
At the Mutual Farmers' Club of Frederick county William P. Massey discussed seed selection and preservation’s impact on corn yields. He notes corn seed requires careful handling unlike small grains and hints at further discussion continuing on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Club of
Frederick County
Tickets For Rouss Banquet On Sale
All arrangements for the Rouss banquet are completed with speakers indicating attendance. The event will honor the birthday anniversary of the late Mr. Rouss. Tickets are available at Habie’s store for less than half the actual cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss
Mr. Rouss
Habie’s
Diamond Tires Sale Cash Only At Lower Prices
Diamond tires offered at 10 percent off last year with cash only terms. 30x3 Non-Skid priced at $9.40, 30x3 1-2 Non-Skid at $12.00, 3434 Non-Skid at $20.20. Other sizes heavily reduced. C K Huntsberry at 157 North Main Street promotes longer mileage for less money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lss
C.K. Huntsberry
Board Mourns Bowles. Frederick County Supervisor Dies
At a Frederick County Board of Supervisors meeting the body adopted a unanimous resolution honoring Joseph W. Bowles. A native of Virginia, he served as Shawnee district road overseer and as a county supervisor, with a lasting interest in public roads and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Supervisors
Joseph W. Bowles
Frederick County
Virginia
Shawnee
County Justice Granted Divorce for Desertion
In Frederick county circuit court George A. Cook a farmer and justice of the peace received a limited divorce from Mary B. Cook on desertion grounds. Married November 1 1913 Mrs Cook deserted in November 1916. He must pay 500 dollars alimony in lieu of further alimony and the judgment lien docket records the decree. Mary B. Lashley was the maiden name and she resided in Pittsburgh at marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
George A. Cook
Mary B. Cook
Divorce Suit Names Correspondent In McKinzy Case
Mrs Mottie McKinzy of the county wins an absolute divorce from Lewis McKinzy on grounds of infidelity. A co respondent is named. The husband, an automobile machinist, reportedly resides in Winchester. Also noted are local business lines and a Syracuse visitor lodging at a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mottie McKinzy
Wags
Lewis McKinzy
Win
J. J. Green
Syracuse
Virginia plans new farm product listing service
The Division of Markets of Virginia’s Agriculture Department plans a monthly bulletin listing farm produce for sale. It seeks farmer names addresses product types readiness dates and other details to reduce middlemen and freight costs. University of Virginia officials Gunby and Harrison were registered at Hotel Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginia Department of Agriculture
Division of Markets
Virginia Department of Agriculture
Messrs
J. K. Gunby
J. Letcher Harrison
University of Virginia
Hotel Jack
Gerard and Staff Expected in Switzerland in 48 Hours
Reports indicate James J. Gerard and his party will reach Bern from Berlin soon likely within 48 hours. Pleasant A. Stovall plans reception and aims to secure safe conduct with Germany and Spain. Ambassadors Willard and Egan tasked to confirm Americans abroad and passport availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Hig Mie
Turino
Wesley Frost
Queenstown
Gerard
Germany
Berne
Pleasant A. Sto«vail
United States
Switzerland
James J. Gerard
Berlin
Spain
Havana
Stovall
Madrid
England
France
Count von Bernstorff
Hubbard Memorial At Shiloh Set For June Unveiling
United Daughters of the Confederacy announce a $50,000 Hubbard Memorial to honor Confederate soldiers. A group sculpture shows Death taking the laurels of Victory, with Gen Albert Sydney Johnson’s profile in high relief at the base. Frederick Hubbard, Chicago sculptor, designed the piece. Funds were raised by Daughters chapters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Shiloh
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Shiloh National Park
Tennessee
Mississippi
Confederacy
Victory
Albert Sydney Johnson
Frederick ©. Hibbard
Chicago
Winchester
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York City
X. Z
Care Star Office
M’guire
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Mr. Fuller
Maryland Court of Appeals
Bataume Works
Farmers’ Club
William P.massey
William P. Massey
Main Street
Chester
N. Main St
W. P. Anderson
Market Bureau
Vir
Willard
Egan
Copenhagen
State Department
America
Ohe
Daughters of the Confederacy
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