Germans warn to avoid panic as war talk rises
Washington reporters outline the administration stance after Germany’s submarine actions. Congress may authorize force to protect Americans if Berlin takes an overt act. Navy plans are ready and neutral ships face restricted travel and port holds while Halifax as a call point may be used for contraband checks.
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Washington
Germany
Congress
Navy Department
Holland
Halifax
Kirkwall
Council of National Defense
New York
Rochester
Orleans
France
Beaconsfield’s Gratitude as Virtue in Life and Death
The article recalls Lord Beaconsfield’s definition of gratitude as the blossom of virtue. It highlights how an influential older woman aided his early career, his chivalrous marriage, and his choice to forgo a Westminster Abbey funeral to rest beside his wife in a quiet country churchyard on their estate.
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Lord Beaconsfield
Queen Victoria
Westminster Abbey
Beaconsfield
Winchester
American consul Mr Robert L Gray Jr ordered to Rotterdam
Caipt. Robert L Gray reports his son Robert L Gray Jr, American consul at Hanover and Brunswick, Germany, has been directed by the State Department to proceed to Rotterdam. Press dispatches say Americans in Germany are leaving as diplomatic relations break off. Ambassador Gerard and staff were to leave Berlin for Switzerland and Spain. The Hague dispatch says Maurice M Langhorne asked Gerard to divert Americans departing Germany.
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Gerard
Berlin
Washington
James W. Gerard
State Department
Paul Ritter
Ritter
Baron von Strumm
Count von Bernstorff
von Bernstorff
Bernstorff
New York
Frederick VII
Copenhagen
Caipt
Robert L. Gray
Robert L. Gray, Jr
Hanover
Brunswick
Germany
Rotterdam
Holland
Switzerland
Spain
Hague
Maurice M. Langhorne
Man and Wife Die Within Hours in Stephens City
Albert Bush and his wife died within hours of each other after a long marriage. Mrs Bush died of heart failure from shock twelve hours later. They were natives of Stephens City and survived by two daughters and a sister. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery after a double funeral at the family home.
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Stephens City
Albert Bush
Towson, Md
Bush
Mary Lindamood
Used Cars In Stock At Low Prices At Neel Motorco
In stock are several slightly used Hupmobiles Overlands Chevrolets Chalmers Buicks Maxwell and Fords with discounts offered on a 1916 model Hupmobile. The dealer guarantees the vehicles and can be reached at phone 78. Neel Motorco 103 North Main St. Also seeking a boy for general office work at Star office care X Z.
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General Office’ Work
Guardsmen to stay on duty in Richmond until crisis settles
Orders from General Funston push homeward movement of national guard. In San Antonio Texas 25 000 state troops were ordered home with 16 000 still on the border. Richmond Virginia learns the Second Virginia Regiment will entrain in a few days after Funston delays their departure amid evolving international relations.
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Virginia
Brownsville
Tex
San Antonio
Funston
National Guard
Richmond
Sale
Young Men Hurt When Car Turns Turtle on Pike
L. L. Fletcher and Murphy escaped serious injury after their Ford rolled twice on the Valley Turnpike near Stephens City. The men, cut and bruised, were treated at the scene and in Strasburg, with one losing use of an arm and both in shock from the cold. The Strasburg car owner, Mr Painter, towed the wreck to his home.
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L. Fletcher
Murphy
Winchester
Strasburg
Valley Turnpike
Stephens City
O’neil
Fletcher
Painter
Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting Notice
A Turner Ashby Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy meeting set for Monday at 4 PM at Mrs. Holmes Conrad's home on Market Street. The notice appears from a historical newspaper fragment with uncertain dates and pricing data following.
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Turner Ashby Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Holmes Conrad
Market’ Street
Scouts Host Spelling Match With Movie Show At Empire
The First Troop of Boy Scouts hosts a spelling bee at the Empire Theatre next Tuesday at 8 PM with moving pictures from 7:15 to 8 and a popular serial. Captains Mrs W A Baker and City Manager A M Field will marshal teams. Dr B M Roszel to pronounce words.
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Empire Theatre
W. A. Baker
A. M. Field
B. M. Roszel
W. O. W. Banquet Held Tuesday Night
A local W. O. W. banquet took place on Tuesday evening with members from the area present to honor achievements and discuss lodge activities for the coming period.
Senator Swanson Remains Ill From Throat Infection
Virginia Senator Swanson shows some improvement after an acute attack of quinsy with throat abscess. Doctors report exposure following a grip and say the senator cannot attend the Senate for several days.
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Swanson
Virginia
Senate
Methodists Change Baltimore Conference Start Date
After a bishop announced a March 21 start the Baltimore Conference now will begin March 28. Rev Carlton D Harris stated the conference aligns with its usual custom while acting under Bishop E B Hoss authority.
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Carlton D. Harris
E. B. Hoss
Lune
Fire destroys large stable owned by James H. Lockhart
A blaze of unknown origin last night consumed a large stable in the rear of Highland Avenue belonging to James H. Lockhart. Insurance covers the estimated 700 plus loss. three horses and hogs were removed with two horses burned but believed recoverable. Neighbors Bilis Jones and others rushed through smoke to pull animals to safety as firefighters kept the fire from spreading to nearby houses.
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James H. Lockhart
Prices Paid Today on Wheat and Corn in Baltimore Market
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quoted at 1.86 1/4 and corn at 1.15. Winchester dealer offered 1.70 for wheat after market close in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Horse Missing After Minstrel Show At Empire Theater
Floyd Ritter left his horse and buggy tied in an alley while attending a minstrel show at the Empire Theater. He reported the team missing. police searched, and the horse later found abandoned on the road near Chambersville. The bay horse weighed 1175 pounds, with a short mane and brass harness, and three blankets were used to keep it warm.
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Floyd Ritter
Empire Theater
Buggsy
Robbers Bind Night Operator at Shenandoah Junction
Two robbers entered the Shenandoah Junction station of the Baltimore and Ohio and Norfolk and Western railroads on Thursday night. They bound night operator Frank Grove and looted valuables of their choosing. Communication was hindered by a broken telephone line, preventing full details.
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Doah Junction
Frank Grove
Wedded in Washington Couple From Shenandoah County
A marriage license was issued in Washington yesterday to Asa W. Burner and Effie V. Nicholenon both of Woodstock Virginia. They belong to prominent Shenandoah county families.
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Washington
Asa W. Burner
Effie V. Nicholenon
Woodstock, Va
Shenandoah County
Bell Stock Last Day Auction Preparations
Notice states the store will close Tuesday and Wednesday for auction preparation. Lost license tag 23846 for a 1917 automobile. reward offered at 421 W Clifford Street.
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Bell Stock
Ip — Jolliefe & Jolliffe
W. Clifford Street
Allies Plan to Rout Germany on All Fronts and Balkans
London reports editor Robert Donald predicts the war will be decided in three to four months by Allied breakthroughs on the eastern and western fronts and in the Balkans. He warns Britain must hold out against submarine pressure as neutrals weigh sides. Berlin dispatches detail renewed Somme fighting with heavy British losses and German counterfire near Grandecourt.
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London Chronicle
Germany
Balkans
London
Robert Donald
The
Chronicle
Donald
Great
Britain
Holland
Berlin
Somme
Kaere
Ancre
Grandecourt
Stil Found Hanging From Tree At University
Charlottesville Virginia February 10 a colored man's body found yesterday morning hanging from a tree near the Rotunda at the University of Virginia. The body wore a white apron and was suspended by a rope at neck height about sixteen feet from the ground. Efforts were made to remove it before classes. A cart carried the body to the hall for examination. Mysterious sidewalk symbols in black paint resembling a triangle a dagger and circles appeared, suspected to be the work of a secret student group.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
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