Winchester to Lost River rail road route proposed
W. B. Cornwell of Romney, president of Lost River Lumber Company, backs a proposed road from Winchester via Gainsboro Gore Rock Enon and Capon Springs to Wardensville and into the Lost River Valley. The project would make Winchester a gateway to a timber mineral and agricultural region.
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W. B. Cornwell
Romney
Lost River Lumber Company
Winchester
Gainsboro
Gore
Rock Enon
Capon Springs
Great Capon Valley
Wardensville
Lost River Valley
W. Va
Rail route proposals link Winchester to Lost River Valley
West Virginia investor Lost River Lumber Company considers multiple rail outlets from Winchester through Gainsboro Gore and Back Creek Valley to Wardensville and Lost River Valley. President W B Cornwell reports surveys show several feasible lines including Liberty Furnace and Bakers Run routes, with Winchester option offering better grades and freight rates despite higher cost.
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Cornwell
Liberty Furnace
Hampshire Southery
McNeills Station
Lost River Valley
Baker’s Run
Winchester
Capon Roads
Bakers ‘Run
Soldiers Reach Border From Texas Trip In Carefree Chronicle
Texas troops ride through Houston toward the border in a long Texas to Texas journey. The column merges with the Twenty fourth New York as writers note cow country roads, modest rations, and friendly locals. A Texan marries Winchester and a sergeant gains a company mascot while no man is listed as sick.
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Houston
Texas
Dallas
Leach
New York
Brownsville
Winchester
Ick
Pe Doxa
Deutschland declared a merchant vessel by U S decree
Acting Secretary of State Polk declared the German submarine Deutschland a merchant ship and said it in Baltimore would be treated as such. He stressed this ruling applies to this specific case and not a general precedent. He noted the submarine may sail from Baltimore when its commander wishes. Lost gold ring with three rubies on Stewart or Washington streets. reward at Star office.
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Washington
Polk
Baltimore
Treasury Department
Stewart
Washington Streets
Hay Named to Claims Bench
Washington July 15 Representative James Hay of Virginia was named by President Wilson to the United States Court of Claims bench, succeeding Judge George W. Atkinson who resigned. The post pays 6000 dollars yearly. Hay, 60, plans to resign from Congress after accepting the appointment. His departure will be a notable loss to the Seventh District after twenty years in the House.
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Wilson
United States Court of Claims
Hay
George W. Atkinson
West Virginia
House Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
Wincheter
Frederick County
Court of Claims Bench
House of Representatives
Mall subscriptions renewal offer lowers rates
Subscriptions for mall services are renewed at reduced rates, allowing customers to extend access with savings. The program emphasizes affordability and shorter renewal periods to attract continued engagement.
All Hands Saved Aboard Hector Near Charleston
The 142 seamen and marines who fled into open boats from the disabled collier Hector have been saved. Captains Bryant and the light house tender Cypress report all men rescued near Capt Romain and brought to Charleston aboard the Cypress. Three crewmen were injured and others landed safely after gale conditions offshore.
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Charleston
S. C
Unite States
Hector
Romain
Bryant
Charleston Navy Yard
Cypress
Washington
Naval Éollier Hector
South Carolina
Wilmington
Barry
Relief
Wheat and Corn Prices At Baltimore Market News
At the close of the Baltimore market at 2 o'clock this afternoon No 2 red wheat was quoted at 1 14 1 2 dollars. Corn stood at 88 cents. Also a notice seeking a furbisher for a house in a good locality with replies directed to H care Star. APR
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Baltimore
Byrd and Fuller Named Delegates to Waterways Association
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce recommends H. F. Byrd publisher of The Star and H. D. Fuller cashier of Farmers and Merchants National Bank as Virginia delegates to the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association meeting in Philadelphia September 12 to 15. Governor Stuart is to announce the appointments shortly.
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Winchester Chamber , of Commerce
Jorace Lacy, Jr
Stuart
Messrs
H. F. Byrd
the Star
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Virginia
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Philadelphia
Messrs. Byrd and Fuller
Chamber of Commerce
Aelxander Forward
French Repulse All Attacks on Verdun Front
German forces attacked French positions along the Verdun front with four grand assaults including Avecourt wood and Chatitre forest but were repelled by French infantry and artillery. In Fleury north of Fort Souville the bombardment was intense as Germans were driven back to their third defensive line on the Somme front, according to London reports.
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Somme
London
Paris
Verdun
War Office
Meuse
Avecourt
Vaux
Chatitre
Fleury
Fort Souville
Gomme
Yard Party at Stonewall Jackson HQ July 14 15
Readable note describes a yard party event on July 14 and 15 at Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters on North Braddock Street. It mentions a benefit for Philothen Class at the Baptist Church and includes a 13.1p distance marker.
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Stonewall Jackson
N. Braddock St
Public works bids for macadam road in Frederick County Virginia
Officers of the State Highway Commission in Richmond announce bids due by July 27 1916 for approximately 1.21 miles of macadam road between Valley Pike and Opiequon P. O. in Frederick County Virginia. Plans on file in Winchester and this office. $250 certified check required with each bid. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Also listed are seed and farm supplies offered by H H Baker at 46 East Piccadilly Street.
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Richmond
Winchester
Valley Pike
Opequon P. O
Frederick County
Yard Party Tonight in Front of Reformed Church
A community yard party is set for this evening in front of the Reformed Church featuring homemade ice cream and a band concert.
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Reformed ‘Church
Alee ‘Band
Villa Defeats Carranza Army Near Jiminez
Francisco Villa defeats the Carranza force southeast of Jiminez as General Garcia returns to Parral to prepare for a second attack. Two trainloads of wounded Carranzistas reach Chihuahua City from the Jiminez battleground. Villa claims he will capture Chihuahua City within two months as his 8,000-strong army holds Rio Florida.
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EL Paso
Francisco Villa
Carranza
Jiminez
Parral
Garcia
Villa
Chihuahua City
Rio Florida
Mexican andU S representatives to meet on neutral ground
Mexico City reports that representatives of both governments will confer on neutral territory to resolve disputes. The de facto government expects a satisfactory settlement, while Foreign Minister Amador says Mexico’s financial situation is in extreme difficulties.
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Mexico” City
United States
Mexico
Amador
Household and farm goods sale at Royal Road farm
Auction begins at 10 o'clock on July 20, 1916, offering all household and kitchen furniture, harness, and many items. Estate sale notice lists items and references owners or organizers as part of the sale details.
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Royal Road
Orisman
Millville Murder Details Emerge From Charlestown Report
Charlestown papers relay fuller facts of the Millville murder of Italian Frank Diaddezio found shot after midnight in a quarry area shack. Investigators traced break ins, found over $500 on suspect James Milton, and a search led to his arrest as locals guarded against mob action.
Executor's Sale of Household Effects at Mrs Hull Home
Public auction of the late Mrs. Fannie C. Hull's household effects including piano mahogany furniture bedroom suites carpets stoves and other items. Two large diamond rings to be sold for cash starting at 10 o'clock on Saturday July 22 at 119 West Water Street with sale bills available.
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Fannie C. Hull
Elegan
West Water Street
Old school houses and lots for sale at multiple locations
Old school houses and lots at Chambersville Gainesboro Cross Junction Hudson and Roanoke will be sold for cash at the court house at 11 oclock next Saturday July 22. A Reformed Reunion at Pen Mar is noted for July 20. Cumberland Valley Railroad Co plans a social excursion train from Winchester at 7 25 a m returning from Pen Mar at 3 15 p m. Rate 1 25 for round trip.
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Chambersville
Gainesboro
Cross Junction
Hudson School House
Roanoke
Court House
Pen Mar
Cumberland Valley Railroad Co
Hagerstown
Winchester
Eincau Asad Cem
Ambition of Selfishness Examined in Marie Bashkirtseff Portrait
The piece outlines Marie Bashkirtseff’s life from Russia to Europe, detailing her vanity and relentless pursuit of fame. It notes her beauty, wealth, and strained relationships as she condemns affection and duty, with disease ending her singing career and a failed, isolated search for glory.
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Lenin
Marie Bashkirtseft
Handley Library
Jooking
Marie
Russia
France
Italy
Paris
Breslau
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New Failroad
Loss River Valley
Back Creek
Lost River
Lost River Lumbber Company
Great Capon
Old Capon Iron Works
Tion
Edinburg
Hardy County
Trout Run
Cedar Creek
Paddy’s Gap
Bakers Run
Hampshire Southern Railroad
Grim
Deutschland
Wiré
NA. Hay
Wire
James Hay
Baltimore Grain Markets
Byrd
Fuller
THE
State Highway Commission
G. P. Coleman
Maine
H. H. Baker
East Piccadilly St
Garranza
SALE
Millville
James Milton
Charlestown, W. Va
Charlestown
Frank Diatdezio
Mil
Kisco Diaddezia
Cyverine Cialini and
Wwittienioa Dieddezia
Clanti
Francisco Diaddezia
Diaddezia
Suffolk
Diadderio
Milton
Hat Ferry
Milton Edly
South
Neil Kernstown
Kelly
Gray Williams
Marie Bashkirtseff
Nemo
Federation of Labor
Academy
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