Battle Rages on the Ancre as Allies Press
British forces renew fighting south of the Ancre between Ancre and Montauban amid active German artillery in Artois. The Canmethey unarmed steamer is sunk by a submarine as German U boats resume activity. Russian theater sees two major battles near Paranovitch and west of the Styr river with hundreds of officers and thousands of men captured. Russians attack south of Riga as Liege riots flare in Belgium. Lull on the Somme, Verdun bombardments continue and French British reorganize positions.
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Riga
Somme
London
Ancre River
British War Office
Ancry
Montauban
Fricourt
La_Boisselle
Artois
Thiepval
Teutons
Germany
Petrograd
Paranovitch
Galicia
War Office
Styr River
Russia
Vienna
von Hindenburg
Amsterdam
Liege
Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Thiaumont
Fleurp
Chenois
Winchester native Robert Forney revisits after 24 years abroad
Mr Robert Forney, son of former Winchester police chief Meredith Forney, visits relatives in Winchester after 24 years abroad. He recently traveled from Manila to San Francisco and McKeesport, then to Winchester, recalling boyhood friends and his World War II era service, including scaling walls at Pekin during the Boxer uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Forney
Winchester
Forney
San Francisco
Manila
Middle West
McKeesport
Adam Forney
South
Washington Street
Meredith Forney
Winchester Police Department
Potato Hill
United States Army
Alaska
Coceene
China
Porney
Peking
Vorbinden
Thomas Lippitt, Jr
Berryville
Troorps
Heat Fills Arizona As Temperatures Soar
Wire report from Yuma Arizona on July 7 notes extreme heat across the region with temperatures reaching near 100 degrees. The scorching conditions persist, affecting daily life and outdoor activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Arizona
Sergeant Conrad Leaves for Border
A telegram from Winchester reports Army sergeant Conrad, quartermaster of Troop C, Squadron A of the New York National Guard, departing New York for the Mexican border and possibly Brownsville. The squadron, with four troops, is at war strength and many notable New Yorkers have already gone to the front. Also noted are local notices for the Charley Rouss Fire Company meeting and seed and potato advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis Conrad
D. B. Conrad
Winchester
New York
Conrad
New York National Guard
Brownsville
Clearbrook yard party for benefit Presbyterian Church
Yard party in Clearbrook to aid the Presbyterian Church takes place on July 15. Details list subscription renewal issues and contact number 7-8210-31.
City Improves Finances and Budget at July Council Meeting
City officials reported a $1 540 73 cash balance on June 1 and paid off $22 000 of floating debt leaving $4 000. City Manager Field presented a 1916 17 budget and balance sheet while licenses totaling $2 111 47 were issued. The meeting paused for lack of quorum and continued on later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steck
Messrs
Brown
Goss
Gray
Jones
Kremer
McGuire
Murnan
Ryan
Sheetz
Shyder
Carter
Field
Eighty Believed Dead in Storm
New Orleans July 7 reports say a steamer and several sailing boats with over 80 people aboard are missing after the hurricane. Coast towns warn property damage may exceed 2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Seminary graduate profile for Fort Loudoun 1916 17
Fort Loudoun Seminary notes the 1916 17 session graduate with A B from William Smith College 1915 ten hours toward M A degree and a professional certificate from the New York State Board of Education. Honors in classics and philosophy Phi Beta Kappa. Includes teaching posts at Hutchinson Central High School Buffalo and Glenwood Manual Training School for Boys. Mentions Miss Elizabeth Finns Miss Helen Withers and Frances Watson improvement after throat operation.
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Fort Loudoun
William Smith College
Geneva
New York
New York State Board of Education
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
Hutchinson Central High School
Buffalo
N. Y
Underwood
Eleanor Club Six
Chicago
Illinois
Glenwood
Baltimore Grain Markets Close With Corn at 86 1/2c
Baltimore wholesale markets closed at 6 o clock in the evening with corn quoted at 86 1/2 cents.
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Baltimore
Winchester May Establish City Plan Commission
City Council considers forming a City Plan Commission with volunteers to study and draft a long range development plan. The Finance Committee will review an ordinance requiring explicit funding sources to avoid overspending beyond projected income of 4996.42 dollars.
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Winchester
City Plan Commission
Arthur M. Field
John M. ‘Steck
Messrs. H. ©. Scheetz
A. Jones
William B.ryan
Finance Committee
Teacher certificate exams set for Winchester Virginia
The annual teacher certificate examinations will be held at the John Kerr School Building in Winchester Virginia on Thursday and Friday the 20th and 21st. Students should be ready by 9 o'clock each day. Maurice M. Lynch, Superintendent of Schools. 6-30-1p 2t-7-3-6p-3in)
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John Kerr School
Winchestery
Virginia
Boy Hurt at Star Office In Press Room Accident
Arthur Fansler, son of Mr and Mrs L L Fansler, staff assistant pressman at The Star, was severely injured when his left foot was caught in press machinery. The nail was crushed off, he bled heavily, and Dr Walter Cox treated the injury before he was sent home. Fansler is active in Boy Scouts and troop athletics.
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Arthur Fansler
L. L. Fansler
Star
Walter Cox
Fansler
Arthur
Boy Scouts
Mass Boy Scout Meeting Tonight at 7 30 Sharp
A mass meeting of Boy Scouts is set for 7 30 this evening in the room shared by Troop 1 and Troop 3. Ip Scout Commissioner Bowly will preside, and those near 166 No Main atres may think it over. A gold circle pin lost at 234 Amherst street offers a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Bowly
Anderson
Amherst Street
Virginia Troops Sail for Brownsville Texas Mobilization Ordered
The Second Virginia Regiment under Col. Leedy left Richmond at 7 PM on three special trains for Brownsville Texas near the Gulf. Company I Winchester commanded by Capt Conrad, with 67 men and 3 officers, joins the move along with the Fourth Virginia Regiment ordered to mobilize at the Richmond concentration camp on August 5. About 600 rejected men remained at the camp after other regiments departed.
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Virginia
Robert Fr. Leedy
Luray
Richmond
Southern Railway
Brownsville
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Winchester
Ri Y. Conrad
Mr. B.murnan
Western Union Telegraph Company
Captain Conrad
Mr. Murnan
J Cnester
Parcet
H. E. Hawkins
Shenandoah
Ba and Ohio Railroad
Malate
Mexico
Valley
W. W
Washington
E. E. Goodwin
Norfolk
Ead
Richmond Blues
The
Star
South
Camp Henry
Stuart
Yva
Camp Stuart
Carranza Overwhelmed by Border Crisis as Villa Advances
Report states Carranza admits inability to shield the border and seeks U S cooperation. Villa reportedly leads a column of 3 000 toward the front, with bandit forces blamed for raids near Garras corralities. Washington believes Carranza commanded personally. Government vows utmost vigilance and readiness to eliminate Villa as a factor using best troops.
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Villa
Carranza
Fis
Coreus Rodgers
Mexico City
Carranza Seeks Funds as U S Promises Aid
Washington reports Carranza needs funds and that the United States will aid him. Ambassador Arredondo informs the State Department that Mexican frontier protection may fail against bandit raids. Villa’s forces, possibly 2000 strong, threaten American areas. Carranza pledges vigilance south of the border. Officials see a potential diplomatic settlement as broader hostilities loom. Militia complaints grow over food, pay, and treatment while large-scale discharges are discussed.
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The
Star
Washington
Government of
Mexico
Arredondo
State Department
Carranza
E Carranza
Corralities
Villistas
Ville
Machen
Wilson
Lansing
United States
United
Children’s Service at Crums Memorial Church
The children’s service of Crums Memorial Church will be held Sunday evening July 9 at o’clock. Rev. O C Lambert will deliver an address and everyone is invited.
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Crums Memorial Church
O. C. Lambert
Threshing Coal Go to H B Keckley's T Sp eat
Emag ries Millet Turnip Ruta Baga Kansas grown Alfalfa Seed. You can plant Cow Peas and Soy Beans until July 19. Baker Apt 46 BL Piccadilly St.
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Maine
H. H. Baker
East Piccadilly St
H. B. Keckley's
Modern Woodmen of America to Hold Sunday Services
The Modern Woodmen of America will hold special services at 4 o'clock Sunday morning in town. Edward Hamilton of Georgia, a former resident, will visit at the home of his friend Mr. David Han on East Cork Street. Wanted boy over 12 years old to apply at the Star office.
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Woodmen of
Mers
Town
Edward Hamilton
M Ga
Wite
David
Davy
Han
Cork Street
Star Office
Lptt
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the Ancre
la Boisselle
Wire
Forbidden City
Orient
Sage
Qut
Border
Charley Rouss Fire Company
J. H. Seal
JIR
Clearbrook Yard
Margaret Shuttleworth
Elizabeth Finns
Helen Withers
Summit Point
W. Va
Ewests
Louise Riley
Clear
Frances Watson
Star Press
General Sale
Garranza
Posal
Mike
Dor Nionthe
Congress
Children’s Service
M. W. OF
A. Services
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