Walter Banks on trial for killing Peter Myers in Middletown
Witnesses for the defense tested the shooting amid a crowded Frederick county circuit court. The case stems from a 1915 killing linked to Nellie Kemp’s alleged romance, with evidence detailing the victim's death from a head wound and Banks's proximity.
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Nellie Kemp
Middletown
Jaller Armel
Shenandoah County
Walter Banks
Peter Myers
Frederick County
Thomas W. Harrison
Commonwealth
The
T. Russell Cather
Harry R. Kern
Winchester
Robert Walker
Edinburg
Astion
Saggs
Burks
Myers
Banks
David Barks
Annie Barks
Two Pals Guilty in Federal Post Office Robbery Case
In Baltimore federal court Thomas Nolan and Charles Horn were found guilty within ten minutes. Thomas Price pleaded guilty previously and faces separate actions. Judge Rose sentenced Nolan and Horn to five years each in Atlanta prison while Price awaits sentencing pending other charges.
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Tom Price
Pals
Nolan
Horn
Thomas J. Price
Tom Dowd
Hiram
James Connelly
St. Michaels
United States District Court
Baltimore
Thomas Nolan
Charles Horn
Price
Rose
Atlanta
North Carolina
Vaucluse
United States
Samuel K. Dennis
Boy Scouts Hold Annual Service At Winchester Church
The Winchester Boy Scouts concluded National Anniversary Week with an 8 o'clock service at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Scouts marched in, color bearers carried the Stars and Stripes, and Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith led prayers and readings from Psalms. The oath was led by Scoutmaster L Marshall Baker. The service closed with singing and a sermon-like reading of David and Goliath, continuing on page three.
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Boy Scouts of
Winchester
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
W. D. Smith
Winchester Council
Goliath
L. Marshall Baker
America
Dr. Smith
Winchester and Frederick Teachers Endorse Co-ordinate College
Large turnout at the Winchester and Frederick County Teachers Association meeting in John Kerr Building. A committee was formed to report on uniform examinations for rural schools, and a vote favored coordinating the University of Virginia college with women’s educational equality.
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Winchester
Frederick County
John Kerr
Teachers’ Association of
N. D. Cool
John Kerr Public School
Kline
Stephens City
Middletown
Carpers Valley
Gore
Duffy
Pearl Kinisley
Middletown Agricultural High School
University of Virginia
Tself
A Courtship in the Firmament Charms Mortal Eye
February nights reveal Jupiter and Venus in a biannual celestial courtship seen from sunset to night’s end. The romance unfolds across the southwestern sky beginning February 13 for three days, inviting reflection on pure love and the heavens’ mystery.
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Jupiter
Venus
Garden of Eden
Second Troop Wins Basketball Game
The Boy Scouts of Troop 2 defeated Troop 1 29 to 14 at the armory Saturday night. Aiken and McCann stood out for Troop 2 with strong floor work. Taylor and Snapp led Troop 1. Substitutions and scoring details are listed with the lineup and officials.
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Boy Scouts of
Troop 2
Troop 1
Armory
Aiken
McCann
Taylort
Pd Snapp
Troop
Knight
R.F
McCann Robinson
L. F
Lauck
Taylor
Brubaker
Snapp
R.G. Aiken
Barr
Gray
Arthur
Robinson
Maphis
Baker and Cooper
Lacy
President Wilson Announces Re election Candidacy
Washington Feb 14 President Wilson formally announces bid for re election He writes Secretary of State Hildebrand of Ohio giving consent to placing his name on Ohio primary ballot March 9 J F Royston Berryville Horses cattle hogs harness and im
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Washington
Wilson
Hildebrand
Ohio
J. F. Royston
Berryville
Mapp Prohibition Bill Advances in Senate Special Order
The Mapp prohibition bill is perfected in committees and reported to the Senate as a special order for Wednesday at 12 30. It aims to end liquor traffic in Virginia with wineries and breweries phased, while drug stores may sell on prescription.
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Senate
Virginia
Committee On Moral and Social Welfare
Anti- Saloon League of Virginia
Stuart
Supreme Court of the United States
Death of Nelson Ashton in Wonchester
Mr Nelson Ashton a well known Wonchester resident died at noon today at his home on Highland Avenue after a pleurisy illness aged forty two years and two days He moved here from the county years ago and was successful in business He was unmarried and survived by several brothers and sisters including Oswell and Jackson Ashton Mrs Fannie Harrison and Mrs Clevenger Interment is expected at Mount Hebron Cemetery on Wednesday with funeral arrangements not yet complete.
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Wonchester
Highland Avenue
Ashton
Beng Messrs. Oswell
Jackson Ashton
Fannie Harrison
Clevenger
Baltimore Grain Markets Close Wheat and Corn Quotes
Baltimore wholesale markets closed at 8 pm with No 2 red wheat at 1.8138 dollars and corn quoted at 80 cents.
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Baltimore Grain Markets
Arethusa Blown by Mine in Bold War Action
London reports the British cruiser Arethusa sunk by a mine off the east coast. The loss confirms a dramatic naval incident in the war. Other dispatches note German pressure near Sainte Marie and conscription notices posted in Liverpool.
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London
Arethusa
Admiralty
Washington
Wilson
Sainterie
Champagne
Berlin
Massiges
WailsAu Zy
Liverpool
Paris
Cherner
Sofia
Bulgaria
Elbagsin
Durazzo
War Office
Elbassan
Wilson Hesitates to Name War Secretary Nominee
Washington February 14. President Wilson delays naming a successor to Secretary of War Garrison. An announcement may be deferred for several days as conferences with Senate and House leaders focus on plans to increase the army and influence the secretaryship decision.
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Washington
Wilson
Garrison
White House
Senate
House
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