Germans Versus Russians Battle Drops Warsaw Drive
reports from Petrograd detail heavy losses on both sides as Mackensen's wings clash south of the Lub lin-Cholm line and the Russian advance threatens to cut off German forces. British losses at the Dardanelles total 42 431, while Italy reports an Austrian submarine sinking the Italian cruiser Giuseppe Garibaldi near Ragusa.
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Petrograd
Mackensen
Lublin-Cholm Raiway
Warsaw
Przasnysze
Riga
War Office
Dardanelles
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Cardiff
Wales
South Wales
Germany
Paris
Kaiser
Vienna
Guisseppi Garibaldi
Ragusa
U. S&s
Washington
Refugees flee Mexico turmoil and impact on Texas and Virginia
Mr Henry W McVicar arrived from Mexico City with 500 refugees after turmoil worsened. He describes ruination of thousands of American ventures, bread costing 30 cents a loaf, currency devaluation, and halted Texas and Virginia commerce. He plans to stay in Virginia. Yard Party noted for Clearbrook Church on July 24. President arrives at White House this morning for consultations on geopolitics.
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Henry W. McVicar
Mexico
Kate McVicar
Loudoun Street
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
McVicar
Hull
San Antonio
Texas
Wilson
Virginia
Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
Clearbrook
White House
Washington
Scouts Headed to Beaver Dam Camp for Week
Fifty Boy Scouts from Winchester area depart at dawn for a Beaver Dam camp on Back Creek twelve miles away. Scoutmasters Barton Jolliffe and Cooper lead with assistants Baker Lacy Lupton as George Bowly attends in representation. Camp lasts a week to ten days with prep and cake days arranged and a camp post office at Light Virginia.
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Boy Scouts
Beaver Dam
Back Creek
Winchester
R. T. Barton, Jr
Richard Jolliffe
Eugene Cooper
Marshall Baker
Seddon Lacy
Edmund Lupton
George W. Bowly
Gainesboro
Pughtown Road
Lew
For Sale Six Per Cent Mortgage Land Bonds
For sale six per cent first mortgage land bonds on a limestone farm offered by Hansbrough and Carter Real Estate Loans Insurance. Ip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone Farm
Hansbrough & Carter
Loans Insurance
Fahnestock Still Hospitalized After Horse Incident
S. T. Fahnestock, a prominent Frederick county fruit grower, remains confined in Winchester Memorial Hospital after being knocked down and trampled by horses at his farm gate last week. His condition is described as largely unchanged with only slight improvement hoped for by friends in town and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott T. Fahnestock
Frederick County
Winchester Memorial Hos
Thaw On Way To Visit Mother
Harry K Thaw began the final leg of his journey to Pittsburgh to visit his mother at 8 40 this morning. Thousands of sightseers crowded Broad Street Station as the Thaw party’s car sped from the hotel toward the station amid cheers.
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Thaw
Mother
Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Pittsburgh
Broad Street
Keller's Hardware Seeks Buyer for First-Class Check Writer
An advertisement offers a first class check writer for sale at Keller's Hardware. It urges readers to look and examine. The listing references GEO. W. KELLER'S HARDWARE with a numeric tag 19-19-31.
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GEO. W. Keller’s Hardware
Star Agency Subscription Notice from Grimes Va
A brief notice from Star Agency in Grimes Virginia urges readers to subscribe and renew subscriptions to The Star and other papers. The message expresses appreciation and mentions a contact line.
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The
Star
Star Agency
Mrs Koehler Dies In Str Strasburg Auto Wreck
The wife of Frederick W. Koehler of Sharon Pennsylvania died after a Valley Turnpike crash near Fisher's Hill. She was 28 and severely mangled, with her husband and two Sharon residents injured. The party traveled by private car to Strasburg Hospital for treatment. cause under investigation with steering or wheel failure suspected.
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Koehler
Frederick W. Koehler
Sharon
The
Star
Valley Turnpike
Fisher's Hill
Strasburg
Southern Railway
H. Buhl
Winchester
Jack
Sonneborn's Chance Contest Entry Prompt
Chance with every 25c purchase invites customers to enter a contest at Sonneborn's. Anyone can join and win the ticket or price. Official entry details not provided.
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Sonneborn’s
Young Virginians on Way to Washington Headed by Family Ties
George White son of Lexington attorney Hugh White and nephew of Spottswood White, along with Henry St George Tucker Jr and William Jones, travelled via Valley Pike to Washington. White is a Virginia Military Institute third classman. Tucker and Jones attended Shenandoah Valley Academy last session. They are headquartered near Winchester during their stop.
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George White
Hugh White
Lexington
Spottswood White
Harry St. George Tucker
William Jones
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Footing Valley Pike
Washington
Young White
Virginia Military Institute
Tucker
Jones
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Woods
Handwriting expert links Holt and Muenter in high profile cases
Baltimore expert Mr. Malone testified he has settled the Holt and Muenter case by comparing handwriting. He asserts two samples from Holt and Muenter were written by the same person. Malone previously taught penmanship in Baltimore and spoke with The Star reporter during his Winchester visit. He claims great confidence in his comparison dated March 29 1904 from Lawrence Kansas.
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Malone
Winchester
Frederick County
Baltimore
Heterick
Messrs. R. Gray Williams
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Holt and Muenter
New York
New York World
Capitol
Washington
J. P. Morgan
Holt
Muenter
Morgan
the Star
Erich Muenter
Lawrence
Kansas
Sale of Keith Property Put Off
The brick dwelling next to Mrs. R. A. Beverley on South Stewart street was to be sold at public auction in front of the courthouse by trustee R. Gray Williams. After a bid of 5500 was received, the sale was withdrawn and postponed to next Saturday at noon when it will be offered again. The property is owned by Mrs. John P. Keith.
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R. A. Beverley
South Stewart Street
R. Gray Williams
John P. Keith
John Williams Granted Bail in Stabbing Case
John Williams Jr a colored youth held for a week on a charge of stabbing John L Quiett who died soon after was admitted to bail of 1500 dollars in Corporation Court before Judge T W Harrison. Bail posted by his father and others. Court set for 10 am Wednesday July 21. Grand jury expected to be sworn Wednesday morning.
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John Williams, Jr
John L. Quiett
T. W. Harrison
Corporation Court
Williams
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Byrd
Sheriff Pannett
Harrison
Jury verdict upholds Strother-Wright will in Maryland case
A Frederick County Circuit Court jury unanimously upholds the 1914 will of Marian S. Heterick in favor of Pansey Wright and her children. The ruling affirms the handwriting and sound mind of the testatrix. Attorneys for Miss Strother indicated possible appeal to the Court of Appeals.
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Strother-Wright Will
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Thomas W. Harrison
A. W. Wright
Marian S. Heterick
Wright
Pansey Wright
M. S. Heterick
Marian
Heterick
C. W. Heater
Messrs
A. H. Guard
Philip Shade
W. M. Fishpaw
J. A. R. Snapp
E. Dean Adams
H. L. Boyer
Frank Brumback
William F. Rinker
J. B. Bywaters
H. A. Richard
J. William
Milledgeville Prison Attack Leaves Governor Urging Probe
William Green, held at Milledgeville for a Kalife concealed, attacked Frank by grabbing his hair and slashing the neck with a concealed knife. Frank's condition fluctuated with infection suspected. doctors reported partial jugular severing and ongoing pain while Governor Harris orders a full investigation and likely prison-management shake-up.
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William Green
Frank
Milledgeville
Leo M. Frank
Harris
Green
H. J. Rosenberg
Atlanta
J. M. Burns
Fire Company Members Attend Evening Service
Members of the Sarah Zane Fire Company attended services at the United Brethren Church where Rev. George W. Stover preached a sermon for their benefit as chaplain. The turnout was large despite warm weather. Frank H. Waters of Washington visited his relatives on North Washington Street. Cleaning and pressing ad notes Winchester Steam Laundry offering service with both phones.
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United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Company
Frank IL. Waters
Washington
Mrs. G. ©. Miller
North Washington Street
Studebaker Roadsite Filly Seeks Ownership Transfer
On account of death of owner a filly is offered for transfer or sale at the Blar Office. Applicants should apply at the stated address 7-46-1p-t.
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Studebaker Roadsite
Nashville Ordered to Santo Domingo by Navy Cruiser
The Nashville cruiser has been ordered from San Juan Puerto Rico to Santo Domingo city. Officials fear for foreign safety as revolutionary troubles unfold in the dominican capital.
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Nashville
Santo Domingo
Washington
San Juan
P. R
Department
Seashore Excursion on Thursday July 22
The next C V R R Seashore Excursion will be run on Thursday July 22. Train leaves Winchester at 7 25 a.m. Rates to Atlantic City.
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Winchester
Atlantic Cty
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Joffre
France
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Calais
Ees
Austria
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S. T. Fahnestock
Pital
Wire
Grimes
Reipet
Fe Tee
White
MR. Malone
Harvard
Frank Holt
J P. Morgan
Mineola
N. Y
S. ©. Malone
Keith
John Williams
G. G. Baker
Ing
Philip H. Gold
Mrs. Wright
R. FE. Byrd
Maurice M. Lynch
Miss Strother
Court of Appeals
Sarah Zane Fire
Winchester Steam Laundry
Leo Frank
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