Crank Make Attempt At Hoboken Targeting Bernstorff
A man claiming kinship to Crown Prince Wilhelm tried to board the Frederick VIII guarding Count von Bernstorff in Hoboken. Alfred Hopkins was seized after declaring a note to deliver to the ambassador. a letter signed Fred Hohenzollern and Alfred Hopkins was found. Hopkins may be held for sanity evaluation.
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T. Bernstorff
Hoboken
N.J
Count von Bernstorff
Frederick VIII
Berlin
Washington
Malone
Count
Countess von Bernstorff
Crank
Secret Service
Wilhelm
Alfred Hopkins
Hopkins
Fred. Hohenzollern
Russia Japan friction risk spills from munition trade
Consular reports to the State Department indicate renewed friction between Russia and Japan as contracts for munitions shift. Russia sought large munition plants in Japan but purchased from England. Germany’s war zone cut Russian orders, and Japan may charge high prices provoking further tension.
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Washington
State Department
Russia
Japan
Alles
England
United States
Germany
Wheat and corn prices in Baltimore wholesale market
At market close in Baltimore, spot wheat was $1.88 3-4 and corn $1.11. Winchester dealers offered $1.70 for wheat after the Baltimore market closed this afternoon.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Reservoir Guard Shot Dead at Ashokan Reservoir
Albany dispatch reports Private Ray of Company D guarding the Ashokan reservoir in the Catskill mountains was instantly killed by a gunshot. Major Benthuysen of the Tenth New York Regiment received word. details are unavailable. Household goods advertised for sale at Dr Humston residence Kernstown with multiple items listed.
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Albany
N. Y
Benthuysen
Tenth New York Regiment
Ray
Ashokan
Catskill Mountains
Humston
Kernstown
Potato Barons of Jersey Now Wallowing in Wealth
New York World reports pomme de terre growers in Riverhead New Jersey halted calling themselves potato farmers as prices rose above $1.00 per bushel. About 100000 bushels were stored by a few in a Riverhead area, with dealers predicting further gains. One owner holds 5000 bushels for a reasoned price while another earned $2260 in ten days selling road tea seed potatoes.
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Jersey
York World
Riverhead
L. L
Death of Confederate veteran Joseph H Neff recalled
Joseph H Neff of Stephens City Virginia died this week at his daughter’s home in Harrisonburg at age seventy three. A retired farmer and Confederate courier with Stonewall Jackson’s staff he was wounded three times and remembered his Civil War service with clear memory. He leaves a widow and several children plus siblings.
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Stephens City
Red
W. H. Hawkins
Harrisonburg
Mr. Neff
Delila Hoover
Near Broadway
A. W. Neff
Broadway
W. K. Neff
Linville
R. M. Neff
M. Dd
Daphna
W H.#sins
Eli Werr
Berwick
lLil
Mary Acker
Neff
S. B. Gibbons
Eleventh
Virginia Cavalry
Stonewall” Jackson
Abram Brenneman
Circus Set to Exhibit Here May 22
Advance agent for the Hagen back Wallace Circus visited Winchester this week to arrange a May 22 display. The show is described as one of the largest circuses on the road.
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Hagenback
Winchester
Hupmobile in Good Condition for Sale
Auto supply listing from Chapmans Auto Supply Co in Winchester offering a Hupmobile in good condition for 100 dollars. Includes brief contact detail and location.
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Chapman’s Auto Supply Co
Winchester
Heavy sentence for negro who entered a home
Justice W L Fultz in the police court sentenced Leroy Mayberry colored to eight months on the state roads and fined 100 dollars for entering Dr Stuart’s home on the Northwestern Pike and assaulting Emma Wedlock the cook. The case notes that Mayberry and Emma had been friends but Emma rejected his advances. He allegedly waited for an opportunity when no men were present and entered by the back door.
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W. L. Fultz
Leroy Mayberry
Stuart
Emma
Leroy
Mayberry
U S weighs intervention as Cuba unrest grows
A long report by American Minister Gonzales to General Scott signals possible U S action to stabilize Cuba. Revolt is advancing under Gomez with Santa Clara pivotal. Santiago authorities fled as rebels take the city. Military planners discuss sending 5 000 to 20 000 troops from the Mexican border to Galveston, with Marines near Santo Domingo ready.
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Wiashington
Cuba
Gonzales
Hough L. Scott
Gomez
Santa Clara
Santiago
Havana
General Staff
Galveston
Navy Department
Marine Corps
Santo Domingo
United States
General Scott
Havana Legation
Eight-year-old Roy McKee dies of pneumonia in Ore
Roy Lee McKee aged eight months and twenty days died of pneumonia at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Camillus McKee in Oregon. The funeral was held Sunday and burial followed at Bethel. The note also mentions sympathy for the grieving parents as they have lost three children in under three years.
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Ore
Roy Lee McKee
Camillus McKee
Bethel
Bell Stock Auction Announcement
Tomorrow at 10 o clock sharp an auction sells everything regardless of sacrifice. Ladies invited for a social event at Bond's farm papers and books mentioned. Hugh B Striker returns after a long illness. For sale purebred Ancona hens apply at Star office.
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Jsolliffe
Joliafff
Star Office
Spelling Bee Draws Scouts at Empire Theater
The First Troop of Boy Scouts held a spelling contest at the Empire Theater with about forty participants. Vernon Eddy won first prize, Rebecca Baird second, and the troop raised 42 dollars from the event while addressing a misstep over the word siphon in Webster’s.
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Vernon Eddy
Handley Library
Rebecca Baird
Fort Loudoun Seminary
William W. Glass
Mr. Eddy
Glass
Soldiers to be quartered at the capital in Richmond
State officials plan to quarter the Second Virginia Infantry in Richmond while awaiting muster out of Federal service. Col. Robert F. Leedy reports the 835 soldiers and 51 officers are returning home, with committal armories to be turned over for their use.
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Richmond
Virginia Infantry
W. W. Sale
Robert F. Leedy
Leedy
Pennsylvania
Announcement for debutante party at 4 Salamaguidi
Madame Winchester invites Mr and Mrs and family to a debutante party honoring her daughters next Monday night at 4 Salamaguidi. Attendees are asked to present the card at the door.
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MR. and
Mrs. You
Madame Winchester
Town ripe for increased tax days
Editor The Star letters oppose compulsory sewer connections arguing the disposal plant near the water supply risks health and claim the council pursues revenue over public welfare. The writer calls for citywide cleaning over spot fixes and questions blame on residents.
Reardon Brother Taken To City Hospital For Pneumonia
Being treated at hospital, David Reardon of Clarke county was brought to the city today and placed under the care of Dr. E C Stuart to ward off pneumonia. He is brother of Prosecuting Attorney James P Reardon, and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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David Reardon
Clarke County
E. C. Stuart
James P. Reardon
Athletic Club Meeting Postponed to February 20
The Athletic Club did not hold its regular meeting last night due to the Roy Scotts spelling match. The club will meet next Tuesday night, February 20.
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Acc
Roy ‘Scotts’ Spelling
Latest inquiry means more than appears on surface
The United States will press for recognition of the Yarrowdale prisoners status as an unfriendly act keeps the issue active. Cabinet members debate defense rights while German submarine talks unfold and ships near the war zone. Ambassador Penfield has had no word since the break with Germany as investigations into German submarine offers continue.
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The
Star
Wiashington
United States
Iss
Germany
Congress
State Department
Ambassador Penfield
Vienna
Berlin
Old Virginia Has 300,000 Men Who Can Carry Guns
Virginia officials prepare for potential volunteer call with Richmond as regional mobilization point for state guard. Adjutant general seeks housing for many volunteers and reports to War Department. Estimates show 400,000 military age men with about 300,000 available for service.
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Old Virginia
Richmond
Virginia
National ‘Guard
Adjutant-General
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Bell Stock Auction
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B. M. Roszel
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W. 8. White
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