Snipers Fire Into Tent of Col Sanborn
Unidentified snipers hid in brush fired into the tent of Coronel Jo Sanborn of the First Illinois Infantry near Camp Wilson San Antonio Texas. Sanborn was uninjured and the attackers escaped. Mexican women smuggle arms across the border to aid revolutionaries per Justice Department reports.
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Camp Wilson
San Antonio
Tex
Coronel Jo Sanborn
Illinois Infantry
Sanborn
Washington
Department of Justice
Rio Grande
Cis
United States
Mexico
Lawn Party At Reformed Church Weeknight Event
Neighborhood lawn party hosted in front of the Reformed Church with the Friendship Band performing Thursday and Friday nights. Ice cream and cake offered. attendees urged to bring friends.
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Reformed Church
President urges Congress to adjourn early
President tells House Majority Leader that he has no more legislation to propose and favors quick adjournment as Senate speed will determine the end of Congress. House leader says work is done and adjournment depends on Senate. Harrisonburg event invitation noted.
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Washington
Presidentson
Congress
House
Cows Struck and Killed During Storm At Sea
Two valuable cows owned by F. G. DeHaven of Siler were struck and killed by mining during a storm yesterday afternoon. Summer apples wanted. will pay top cash price in bulk or barrel. H. E.
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H. E
Roanoke Business Men Plan Winchester Trip
J Horace Lacy Jr of the Winchester Chamber invites Roanoke Chamber members to visit Winchester on August 8 with about 150 people traveling by special train. John Wood of Roanoke asks for hotel supper for 150 at 50 cents per plate and breakfast on August 9, with continuation noted on page four.
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MEN OF
Roanoke
Winchester
John Wood
Roanoke Chamber of Commerce
Wood
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Concert Rescheduled for City Hall Plaza Tonight
Owing to poor weather, the Citizens' Band could not perform last evening. The Star reports the concert will be held tonight on City Hall Plaza if weather allows.
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Citizens
City Hall
John Dillis Fined Again for Speeding
John Dillis, proprietor of the Greek restaurant, was fined 11.50 in police court by Magistrate Krebs for speeding within city limits at 20 miles per hour. He has previously paid fines for similar offenses. A reunion event notes a Pen-Mar gathering with a Cumberland Valley Railroad excursion, leaving Winchester at 7 25 a m and Pen Mar at 5 18 p m.
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John Dillis
Dillis
Krebs
Pen-Mar
Cumberland Valley Railroad Co
Pen Mar
Hagerstown
Winchester
Eclipse of Moon May Not Be Seen
A partial moon eclipse is expected late tonight with penumbral entry at 10.11 p m, mid eclipse at 11.37 p m, and end at 1.04 a m. The full moon occurs at 11.32 p m, five minutes before mid eclipse, weather permitting. cloud cover likely blocks viewing in Hagerstown area.
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Hagerstown
Fair Lana
Sell Your Apples 0 HM McKinster Cash Offer
Advert: McKinster offers highest cash price for apples. Address for buyers and sellers unknown.
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McKinster
Deutschland 10 Dash for Home Tomorrow Night
Baltimore reports the submarine Deutschland plans a dash for Germany tomorrow night, with extra crew loading nickel and rubber cargo. A hydroaeroplane near the dock may precede the sub to Virginia Capes to locate hostile ships and warn of danger. Washington notes Germany may invoke an old treaty about boarding vessels during peacetime. The Navy weighs whether the Deutschland is a warship or merchantman. a ruling is expected today.
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Baltimore
Supersubmarine Deutschland
Germany
Xtra
Virginia Capes
Washington
State Department
Hughes
Navy Department
Tthe State Department
New Infantile Paralysis Cases and Deaths Reported
New York reports 160 new cases and 31 deaths from infantile paralysis for the 24 hours ending 9 am today. In Tennessee, western districts see spread with two deaths in Alamo and six new cases, plus several new cases in Dyer County.
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New York
Health Department
Memphis, Tenn
Western
Tennessee
Alamo
Dyer County
Contributions To The Monument Fund Receipt Acknowledgments
Miss Lucy Russel treasurer of the Confederate Monument Fund acknowledges today additional contributions to the fund. Captain J B Beverley gives 2 dollars Mrs Jennie Bragonier 1 dollar Mr Philip Langley Stephenson Virginia 1 dollar.
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Lucy Russel
Confederate’ Monument Fund
J. B. Beverley
Jennie Bragonier
Philip Langley
Stephenson
Call for Scout Camp Contributions and Subscriptions
Citizens who promised preserves and picks for the Boy Scouts summer encampment are asked to have them ready tomorrow morning when troop members will call for contributions. Mail subscriptions can now be renewed at the reduced rate.
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Boy Scouts
Devarest Blow Yet Struck by Gen Haig
London report from July 14 says British forces on the Somme front breached the German second line over four miles between the Ancre and Somme rivers. After a 24 hour bombardment, British infantry attacked and overran trenches from Albert to Bataume, with Bataume’s line holding stubbornly but failing to stop Haig’s forces.
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Gen. Haig
London
Somme
War Office
Ancre
Albert
Bataume
Bray
Bataumé
Haig
Old Sycamores Gone On East Piccadilly Street
City street department workers removed two ancient sycamore trees on East Piccadilly in front of the Hartman property now owned by Mrs. T. Reese Miller. The job took days with digging and root cutting, causing sidewalk and street damage and tearing wires. Residents recalled the shade and landmark status of the trees as part of a wider change on Piccadilly Street.
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Hartman
Piccadilly Street
City Street Department
East Piccadilly Street
T. Reese Mil
New White Way
Winchester
Hartmart
George W. Kremer
Cooper
Elder James R. S. Bucher Dies at 84 in Mountain Falls
James R. S. Bucher of Mountain Falls Frederick County dies at home after a long illness. He leaves a large family including widow Sarah, children William H. and Franklin, grandchildren and a great grandchild. Civil War Confederate veteran served in Gen. Lee’s bodyguard. funeral Saturday at St. John’s Church with Rev. Kiracofe. Burial at church graveyard.
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Frederick County
Bucher
John’ J
Sarah Bucher
William H
Franklin, J
James V
Grover C
Mary ©. Triplett
Myntle B. Moore
Frances EB. Tevault
Near Mountain Falls
Jacob R
Lenore
Edmonia White
Pittsburgh
Joanna White
Mountain Falls
Eliza Bennett
Wheeling
W. Va
Robert B. Lee
Jackson Bucher
Kernstown
St. John’s Church
Kiracofe
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Wardensville
Five Die From Terrific Heat In Philadelphia
Five more deaths in Philadelphia from the heat were reported, bringing the total since July 3 to twenty. The city struggles with extreme temperatures as authorities warn residents to stay indoors and hydrate.
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Philadelphia
Localized Cloudburst Damages Boyce Clarke County
A severe afternoon thunderstorm singled out the Boyce and Old Chapel sections causing heavy flooding in lowlands and swampy areas. Hail occurred with little damage but a wheat shock near Old Chapel burned despite water in the field. A second storm formed around 7 pm with no rain reported and about 20 dam.
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Boyce
Old Chapel
Millwood
White Post
Aero Club says Senate approves militia air squadron fund
A telegram from Alan R. Hawley president Aero Club of America states the Senate has approved 9 640 800 for organizing equipping and maintaining 12 militia aero squadrons to strengthen National Guard air defences. J H Lacy Jr Winchester Chamber notes he urged House action and senators to back the measure.
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J. H. Lacy, Jr
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Alan R. Hawley
The
Aero Club of America
New York
Senate
House
James Hay
Virginia
S. Hubert Dent
Alabama
D. R. Anthony
Kansas
Lacy
Hay
Washington
Lost Gold Ring With Three Rubies At Stewart Or Washington
Lost gold ring with three rubies reported on Stewart or Washington streets during a July yard party. Reward offered by the Star office.
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Stewart
Washington Streets
Star Office
No Holiday for Guardians of the School Children
Department of Public Instruction stays active in Virginia during summer heat. Twenty three state normal summer schools operate at convenient points with carefully selected faculties, drawing over six thousand enrollments, indicating teachers pursue professional training and solid foundations for progressive work.
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Department of Public Instruction
Virginia
Commonwealth
Broadway Limited Holds Up Wounds Four Shot Passengers
Four passengers on the Broadway Limited between Naples and Monroeville were shot and wounded in a late night-early morning holdup on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Victims include R. J. Wood of Pittsburgh eight bullets to right leg and four to arm H. G. Gilette of Philadelphia shot in the right shoulder Keppner Newman of New Orleans shot in the breast Bertha Coswehler of the Midland family shot in arm and leg. The train continued east after men on the track waved and fired into the rear car.
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Lima
Ohio
Broadway Limited
Pennsylvania
Naples
Monroeville
R. J. Wood
Pittsburgh
H. G. Gile Lette
Philadelphia
Kepper Newman
New Orleans
Bertha Coswehiler
Fort Wayne
Vacation Schools Boost Illiteracy Fight Across State
Department expands night classes with two-teacher teams for children and adults. In the last year over 1,500 attendees, many married, learned reading and writing plus practical skills. Officials report rising enrollment, attendance, and school buildings, with stronger teacher patron cooperation.
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Evies
Richmond
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Deutschland
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Lee
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Frederick Cou Dhes
Boyge
Clarke Coun
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Stonewall Jackson
N. Braddock St
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East Piccadilly St
Kelly
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Carter's Yeast
State Department of Public Instruction
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Stearnes
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