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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1916

Page

4

Nomination of Hon James Hay Draws Wide Political Buzz

The Charlottesville Progress notes the nomination of Hon. James Hay as Associate Justice of the United States Court of Claims sparks strong discussion. It lauds his experience and predicts a prominent role, while warning the district about potential political reaction if confirmed amid naval defense debates.

James ‘Hay Reape Hay Washington Congress Charlottesville

Swanson Urges Strong Navy to Guard Coasts and Trade

The Washington Post reports Senator Swanson of Virginia argued for a robust navy second only to the world’s largest. He praised sea power as essential to guard coasts, protect routes, and support Allied operations from Saloniki to the Balkans, citing Britain’s wartime mobility and global trade influence.

Senate Naval Committees Swanson Virginia Washington Post Great Britain Germany France Balkans Saloniki Turkey

Five privates ask discharge from Virginia infantry in Brownsville

Five mournful privates approached Colonel Robert F. Leedy in camp at Brownsville describing a scheme to be discharged for one annual inspection. They claimed several were local dignitaries including a bank president and a town councillor among the group, insisting their request was legitimate.

Brownsville Texas Robert F. Leedy Second Virginia Infantry Leedy Aston New York Lerdy

Sunday Stillness Amid a Town's Night and Day

A nostalgic verse laments Sunday quiet as commerce pauses. The speaker longs for a day without pushy sales pitches, real estate hawkers, and door to door panics. He envisions church, sermons, sociable neighbors, and a world where street life slows and vanity sales fade.

Society Notes Highlight Washington Visit And Summer Guests

Miss Elise Oldham travels to Washington for a few days with Miss Jatte Sands hosting, while Theresa Lynch entertains a house party with guests Ediza Bland Lamb Agnes Wright Mary Ellis Tucker Lucius Boggs and Belle Linthicum. Local society figures such as John Ly Krider Mary B Campbell and Mrs Wadsworth Baylor are noted with registrations at Hotel Jack and Winchester Inn amid summer residence visits and travels across towns including Baltimore Richmond Fredericksburg and Ashland.

Elise Oldham Callie Bruce Oldham Washington Jatte Sands Datter’g That City Misa Theresa ‘Lynch Washington Street Miss Lynch Ediza Bland Lamb Richmond Agnes Wright Mary Ellis ‘Tucker Ashland Lucius Boggs Belle Linthicum Fredericksburg

Fragmented OCR figures and monetary values

Readable OCR shows scattered numbers and cash figures without clear context or complete sentences. Entities, dates, or organizations are not identifiable, making a precise summary difficult.

Washington Sufferer Is Firently Relieved

William H. H. Lacy of Washington D C credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing a three year stomach and digestive tract disorder that threatened an operation. He reports immediate relief and urges others to try the treatment saying he can eat freely with no distress.

William HH. Lacy Washington, D. C Mayr

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