Byrd Opposes Separation Of Winchester and Frederick Schools
Senator H F Byrd voiced opposition to splitting the Winchester city and Frederick County school systems. He cited lack of public discussion and noted a March State Board of Education meeting to act on the Winchester Board’s recommendation. He stressed that new superintendents must meet 1916 law qualifications and command salaries reflecting duties and expertise.
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H. F. Byrd
Winchester
Frederick County
City of
Byrd
Frederick
State of ‘Education
State Board of Education
Richmond
General Assembly
Death ends long suffering of a Washington man
Mr. Lewis Buxbaum of 624 Sixth street northeast Washington died at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Hardy on South Braddock street after a long tuberculosis illness. Funeral services will be held at the Hardy residence tomorrow at 7 45 am and the body will go by Baltimore and Ohio train to Baltimore for services by a rabbi and burial in Baltimore Jewish cemetery. Rev W O Tatbert will officiate at Winchester service. Mr Buxbaum, 44, was a Baltimore native and longtime Washington clerk. Survived by widow Marion Saffel of Front Royal Virginia, parents Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Buxbaum of New York, two sisters Mrs Samuel Seigel and Mrs John Bohn of New York, and brother Samuel Buxbaum Jr of New York. His wife was cousin of Mrs Clarence H Hardy and Charles W Brown of this city.
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Lewis Buxbaum
Sixth Street
Washington, D. C
Marion Saffel
Front Royal
Benjamin Buxbaum
New York City
Samuel Seigel
John Bohn
New York
Samuel Buxbaum
Clarence H. Hardy
Charles W. Brown
This City
Mrs. Eloise Baker Moore Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Eloise Baker Moore died Sunday morning at her parents home on West Piccadilly Street after a lingering illness. Born August 12 1887 in Winchester she would have been 30. She was married June 30 1909 to Fordyce Moore of Middleburg Vermont. Survived by husband two children Elizabeth age six Franck age four parents one brother Louis Baker and four sisters Mattie Baker Jones Laura Baker Winchester. Funeral at 3 pm Tuesday at the Baker home with Rev Dr W D Smith and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers L and T Bryarly Richard Grimt John Miller W W Glass.
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Eloise Baker Moore
Franck Baker
West Piccadilly Street
Elizabeth Moore
Franck Baker Moore
Louis II. Baker
Mattie Ss. Baker
Jones
Thomas Jones
Anderson
Ind
Richard Jolliffe
Laura Baker
Winchester
Moore
W. D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs. L. Land T. Bryariy
Richard Grimt
John Miller
W. W. Glass
French Steamer Sinks German Submarine in Open Fight
The French steamer Guyane reports sinking a German submarine after a 40 minute engagement off France. Submarine fired three useless shots. Guyane scored two stern hits and saw the sub disappear after 30 minutes with no crew on deck. The Chamber of Deputies proposed a $100000 reward to captains sinking German submarines.
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New York
France
Roussellot
Guyane
Chamber of Deputies
President to reveal next step in U boat crisis secret
Washington reports indicate the White House and State Department have fully planned the administration's next move regarding German submarines. Congressional leaders believe the President may seek blanket authority to act without awaiting a formal war declaration by Congress.
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Wilson
State Department
Congress
Body of Mrs. Yost Is Laid To Rest
The funeral of Mrs. Millard Yost was held yesterday from her North Kent street home. The Rev. George W. Stover and the Rev. Harry G. Spencer conducted the service. Numerous floral tributes marked the ceremony and interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers W. L. Poston, W. T. Hottel, Russell C. Baker, W. Alexander Baker, L. C. Janney, and Edward Johnson.
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Mrs. Yost
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
W. L. Poston
W. T. Hottel
Russell C. Baker
W. Alexander Baker
L. C. Janney
Edward Johnson
Big Bargain Sale Still Going On
Entire stock of goods must be sold and sold quickly. Mrs. C. L. Jamison returned to Frederick Maryland after spending time in town with Mr. Jamison who is recovering from a severe illness.
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C. L. Jamison
Frederick
Mr. Jamison
Cadet Encampment Considered at Winchester for Saunton Academy
Winchester is eyed as the site for Saunton Military Academy's two week encampment starting May 15. About 400 cadets plus faculty and families, totaling around 600 people, would attend, with Harpers Ferry and Charlestown also in consideration. The United States Army maneuvers grounds near Winchester are cited as ideal for the embryo soldiers, with local business groups planning to press for the site.
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Harpers Ferry
Charlies Town
United States
Winchester
iNo
Young Child buried here today
Walter Lewis Swartz twenty month old son of Mr and Mrs Walter S Swartz Cedar Creek road died Saturday after brief illness The father resides on the Stewart Bell farm The funeral was held at noon and the interment took place in Mount Hebrew Cemetery in this city.
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Walter Lewis Swartz
Walter S. Swartz
Cedar Creek Road
Stewart Bell
Mount Hebrew Cemetery
Nothing Relevant To Discuss Now
A brief reader letter from Mrs. J. R. G. Winchester dated February 19 states no current request and promises to voice desires if future needs arise. The Star notes it as a waste of ammunition to discuss a point after a decision.
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the Star
Funeral Services for Mrs Haymaker
Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Eden Haymaker widow of Capt James M Haymaker were held at her home 209 South Market Street at 2 30 this afternoon. Rev W O Talbert of Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South conducted the rites. The church choir sang Abide With Me Rock of Ages and Lead Kindly Light. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery beside her husband. Many floral tributes adorned the grave.
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Lucy Eden Haymaker
James M. Haymaker
South Market Street
W. O. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist’ Episcopal Church
South
Mount Hebron
German Losses Declared Small At Champagne
Berlin reports that despite German gains in Champagne, losses were small. A military critic cites heavy fighting with four French trench lines breached and French forces pushed back after German infantry advances and bayonet clashes. French positions at Hill 185 were abandoned after a bold German thrust.
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Champagne
The
Star
Berlin
Today
Funeral procession details for Mrs Haymaker's kin
Pallbearers named Lew is Legg Stewart A Geabright George Baughman A R Breckenridge Robert L Gray and Rev I Ke Cromer attended the funeral. Mrs Katie Mauer of Hagerstown was among those present as lifelong friends paid their respects.
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Messrs
Lewis Legg
Stewart A. Geabright
George Baughman
A. R. Breckenridge
Robert L. Gray
I. Ke Cromer
Katie Mauer
Hagerstown
Whifelong
Haymaker
Suburban T7-Room House For Sale On Berryville Pike
Suburban property listing for a seven room house on Shannon Hill Berryville Pike priced at 1750 dollars. Owner listed as E. A. Horsey. Property details are limited to the readable line.
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Shannon Hill
Berryville Pike
E. A. Horsey
Teachers Hear Able Addresses at Middletown
The Opequon District Teachers Meeting met at Middletown Agricultural High School with good turnout despite poor roads. Miss Florence Guard presented How Shall We Stimulate An Interest In Higher Education, Prof. D. T. Weaver spoke on The Public School and the State, and Rev. J. H. Haley addressed The Church and the Public School.
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Middletown
Opequon
Middletown Agricultural High School
Stow
Florence Guard
Stephens City
J. H. Haley
Focal Methodist Episcopate Church
South
Camp Fire Girls Bring Stage Night to Empire Theater
Tonight at eight Camp Fire Wardens host a lively show titled Salmagundi Camp Fire Gira at the Empire Theater. Audience attendance is invited to witness a spirited performance and offer applause.
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Empire Theater
Officials Hope Reports About Invasion Not Official
Washington reports indicate a band of 600 American cowboys may have crossed into Mexico to avenge rancher killings. War Department officials hope the claim is false as it could worsen the situation. Ambassador Fletcher is pressed to demand action from General Carranza to stop bandits near the border while border regiments are readied for patrol.
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Wire To the Star
Washington
Mexico
War Department
Ambassador Fletcher
Carranza
General Salazar
Ambasgador
Fletcher
Mexico City
National Guard
Funston
Dieut
J. C. Waterman
Hashita
Trial of Charles H Harris Ends in Dismissal
Charles H Harris faced charges for passing a $160 check to H N Shade of Frederick County while having no funds. Justice Wolf dismissed the case citing a state Supreme Court decision allowing post service checks, clarifying checks for services after delivery are lawful. Shade testified he sold Hart turns valued at $200, receiving a $50 cashed check and later a $150 check rejected for funds.
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Charles H. Hanis
H. N. Shade
Frederick County
Haring
Martinsburg
Justice Wolf
Harris
Supreme Court of the State
Shade
Harti
Hamilton Clark dies after illness in Winchester
Winchester resident and longtime engineer Hamilton Clark died after a month long illness in Winchester Memorial Hospital at age 51. He is survived by his widow Lizzie, son Clington, daughters Eve and Bessie. Funeral services will be held at Chestnut Grove Church at noon conducted by Rev. William T. Walters. burial in Chestnut Grove graveyard.
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Hamilton Clark
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Clark
Lizzie Clark
Clington Clark
Eve Clark
Bessie Clark
Frederick County
Prices Paid Today In Wheat Markets
At the close of the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat was quoted at 1.87 7-8 and corn at 1.15. Winchester dealers offered 1.70 for...
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Baltimore
Winchester
Seventh serious blaze in Quebec leaves deaths and injuries
In Quebec on February 19 a seventh major fire today killed three people and seriously injured five as collapsing walls toppled burning buildings. Investigations into the fire's cause are under way as six blocks were destroyed.
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Quebec
End to Slap Talk Amid Calls for Short Notice
A fragmented, partial transcript notes leaders urging quick action to end harsh talk about war. Democratic critics press the President to curb inflammatory rhetoric as diplomats complain about misinterpretation of speeches abroad.
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State Department
Congress
Cuba blocks south coast to trap Gomez escapees
Havana reports a government blockade of the entire south coast to prevent ex President Gomez and his revolutionaries from fleeing. Santiago harbor and shipping are restricted as government forces prepare to confront General Fernandez and his Rebel followers in the city. Violence in Spiritus and nearby engagements noted with heavy losses.
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Cuba
Gomez
Party of Revolutioni
Santiago
Fernandez
Santi Spiritus
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