Leelanaw Sinking Strains U S German Ties
The Leelanaw, an American steamship owned by Harvey Steamship Co, was sunk off Scotland by a German submarine on July 25 after a flax cargo misread as cotton. The crew were rescued and landed at Kirkwall. Berlin maintains rights under earlier treaties amid growing tensions with Washington.
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London
Leelanaw
Scotland
Wilson
Berlin
Harvey Steamship Cangely
New York
Archangel
Belfast
Russa
Com.ndter
Orkney Islands
Kirkwall
Dundee
Denny Storeroom To Be Improved
Extensive improvements and alterations are planned for the storeroom on North Main Street, formerly Sibert and Denny, now managed by Robert A. Denny. Plate glass windows, mahogany interior finish, and new show cases will be installed. During work, Denny will occupy the Bell Building at Main and Piccadilly Streets.
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North Main Street
Sibert and Denny
Sibert
Successo
Robert A. Denny
William H. Baker
Denny
Bell
Main and
Piccadiily
Messrs
Jolliffe
Deéfing
Death claim on Studebaker Roadster and gear
On account of death of owner the fully equipped Studebaker Roadster is offered in perfect running order. Apply at Star Ofc TREE for sale details and terms.
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Studebaker
Eastland Disaster Toll Rises As Recovery Efforts Continue
In Chicago CuIcCAao July 27 two more bodies were recovered from the Eastland today and about 400 still in the hull. Officials estimate 2550 aboard at the time of the disaster after a statement by State's Attorney Hoyne. Marine contractors began raising the vessel to an upright position, a ten day job. Secretary Redfield arrived to oversee federal actions and noted no official incompetence would be pardoned.
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Cuiccaao
Eastland
Octpher Hoffman
Hoyhe
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Wastland
London
Fosses Rhet
Cass von Hindenburg
Bug River
War Office
Narew
Rozan
Ozh
Olsaki
Pullusk
Prout
Rome
Finigaglia Pesaro
Adriatic Sea
Fano
Ancone
Fabric sale notice at SONN BORN'S department store
Table cloths and fard are offered at reduced prices. 1 1-4 yard wide cloths now ten cents per yard. White and colors available. Includes bold price markdowns and the store name SONN BORN'S.
Mr James Clark Visits Cumberland Family Returns Home
Mr James Clark a former Winchester man and head of the James Clark Distilling Company Cumberland Md has returned home after his first visit here in years. He toured with his wife and grown family including Captain and Mrs Roman Miss Clark and Miss Gallagher. The party traveled from Cumberland by auto and stayed at the Winchester Inn over Sunday and Monday rekindling old friendships and memories.
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James Clark
Winchester
James Clark Distilling Company
Cumberland
Clark
V.urs
Digo
Angeter
Ilss Clark
Roman
Andsthele Atetolta
Morris Clark
Miss Gallagher
Winchester Inn
J. W. Bowles Seeks Shawnee District Supervisorship
In a Democratic primary candidacy statement Bowles claims state road costs were greatly reduced under his supervision and asserts potential $16,000 gains for county use. He thanks supporters from the state road effort and Winchester, urging unity to advance village uplift and promote Winchester as a regional hub.
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Shawnee
Winchester
J. W. Bowles
Lacy Opens Law Practice In Winchester
Mr J Horace Lacy Jr son of the Rev Dr and Mrs Lacy has opened a law office at Market and Rouss Avenue and begun practicing law in Winchester He is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School and is described as a young man of ability and energy with many friends here who expect his success.
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J. Horace Lacy, Jr
J. Horace Lacy
Market and
Rouss Avenue
Winchester
Lacy
Law School
Theatrechy of
Virginia
Valley Turnpike Rebuilds Winchester to Hillman Tollgate
The Valley Turnpike Company renews the road from Winchester to Hillman’s tollgate with a six inch stone tar mix. The project widens the roadway and improves culverts and shoulders. Completion is expected within thirty days as directors meet in Herringenburg.
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The
Valley Turnpike Company
Winchester
Hillman’s Tollgate
Town
Hillyard
Hillyard Place
Hillman's
Byfid
Shirley
Herrigenburg
Byrd Retained to Challenge Richmond Jitney Ordinance
Richard Evelyn Byrd was retained as counsel by jitney interests in Richmond to test the constitutionality of the new city ordinance. He plans two legal approaches to attack the measure, arguing it imposes burdens not borne by taxis and street cars.
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Richmond
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Byrd
Business Men Plan Formation of Winchester Association
Prominent Winchester merchants met at the Hotel Evans to form a Business Men’s Association. George Sonneborn Jr was named secretary pro tem and a public meeting Friday night at 8 at Handley Library Auditorium will elect officers and adopt by laws to launch the organization.
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Business Men’s Association of
Winchester
Hotel
Evans
Messrs. G. M. Hansbrough
W. B. Ryan
H. L. Livick
W. B. Jackson
H. C. A. Funk
R. C. Green
Roy C. Potts
W. R. Lucas
E. M. Streit
George Sonneborn, Jr
Handley Library
Wheat Wanted by Stephenson Va Warehouse
We are in the market daily for wheat at our warehouse at Stephenson or at any railroad loading point convenient to our customers. Cash on delivery. Both phones. STIPE & DUNN, Stephenson, Va.
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Stephenson
Stipe & Dunn
Baltic Chased by German Submarine Off Fastnet
White Star liner Baltic reports a submarine chase off Fastnet on a voyage from New York to Liverpool. Passengers described sighting a subsurface craft and a patrol boat pursuit before it vanished.
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London
White Star
Baltic
New York
Liverpool
Fastnet
Pro-German dynamite plot targets Padgitt home
Six men were arrested in Dallas after an unsuccessful dynamite plot aimed at J Padgitt of Padgitt Brothers Saddlery and a blast at W Moore, a padgaddle maker, seriously injuring Moore's son. Padgitt was warned by phone. two lit dynamite sticks were found at the Padgitt home.
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J. Padgitt
Padgitt Brothers’ Saddlery Company
W. Moore
Padgitt
Frank Moore
Moore
Suit on trial in Frederick Circuit Court today
Special term of the Frederick County Circuit Court sat with Judge Thomas W. Harrison presiding over the Kremer vs Cox suit for 94 dollars in groceries and supplies. Attorneys Swarrick and Cather argued, jury panel listed, Dr. Cox testified on a disputed agreement regarding applying his medical bill to the grocery account.
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Cicuit Court
Frederick County
Thomas W. Harrison
Geo. W. Kremer
Walter Cox
Kremer
Br. Cox
Herbert Swarrick
T. R. Cather
Dr. Cox
Messrs
Arthur Cather
A. E. Lupton
Henry Myers
Charles M. Rosenberger
Lee Orndorff
Daniel Lupton
Leane D. Kline
Cox
Charles P. Kremer
C. P. Kremer
Await Orders To Take Mexico City
Carranza forces under General Gonzales are at Guadaloupe on the outskirts of Mexico City awaiting orders to re occupy the capital and maintain permanent possession according to Carranza agents.
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Mexico City
Washington
Gonzales
Guadaloupe
Miners Trapped After East Mine Explosion at Christopher
Herrin July 27 Two hundred seventy five coal miners are believed trapped in East Mine at Christopher after explosions partially wrecked the mine. Twenty five miners, all badly burned, have been brought to the surface. It is feared many are dead.
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Herrin
East Mine
Christopher
Bayonne Strike Ends as 2000 Return to Work
In Bayonne New Jersey July 27 two thousand Standard Oil workers went back to their jobs ending one of New Jersey’s bloodiest strikes. Factory superintendent Hennessy seeks a fifteen percent wage rise. About five thousand remain out and expected to return soon. Three company guard shots killed one man and several others wounded during the seven day strike.
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Bayonne
N. J
Standard Oil Works
New Jersey
Hennessy
Bargain Brick House For Sale In Court Square Tec ay
Real estate ad offers a brick house with bath in a generally located area at a bargain. The seller W L Fultz, Real Estate Exclusively, lists properties at No 11 and 18 Court Square. Readable text suggests a promotional classified style from a local newspaper.
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Court Square
Becker Granted Brief Reprieve in Becker Murder Case
New York July 27 former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker escapes the electric chair for a delay in ruling on his bid for a third trial in the Rosenthal murder case. Warden Osbourne postpones execution to Friday at Justice Ord's request while Justice Ford reviews lengthy affidavits and briefs. district attorney notes the death date remains at the warden's discretion.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Sing Sing
Justice Ford
Tomas Mott Osborne
Supreme Court
John Ord
Becker
Ford
Perkins
W. Bourke Cochran
Palm Beach suits cleaned at Elsie Snapp & Boyd Newlin
Dressed man seeks clothes cleaning and steam pressing services. Elsie Snapp and Boyd Newlin advertise Palm Beach suits cleaning. Located at 39 W. Water St, phone 239-J.
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Palm Beach
Elsie Snapp & Boyd Newlin
Water St
Pluges Alley in Eruption at Police Court
In a Plugs Alley case Magistrate Frank H. Krebs heard Emma Taylor versus neighbor Mrs. Herbert Cain. Evidence showed a three year old Taylor had cursed at Cain, Cain retorting with harsh words. The case was dismissed with a warning, promising swift action for future offenses, and peace returned to Plugs Alley.
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Frank H. Krebs
Emma Taylor
Herbert Cain
Taylor
Cain
Krebs
Pluck’s Alley
Presbyterian Reunion at Pen Mar
Presbyterian reunion at Pen Mar scheduled for Thursday July 29. Special train from Winchester via C V R R leaves 7:25 a m, round trip fare 1.25 dollars. Also a notice warns mail subscribers with expired subscriptions to renew by July 31 1916 else discontinue.
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Pen Mar
Winchester
A. m
Boy Scouts End First Winchester Camp With Return March
The first annual Boy Scouts of Winchester camp at Beaver Dam ends as tents are struck and the group departs at dawn for Winchester. Ten days filled with drills first aid signaling woodcraft swimming and camping have impressed locals with the scouts orderly conduct and learned self reliance.
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Beaver Dam
Boy Scouts of
Winchester
Bagle
Focal Council
Arrivals at the Jack Hotel List Guests and Seeds
Recent arrivals at Hotel Jack include Milton Kohler Hagerstown Md W D Harper Montgomery Ala B H Spitner Quicksburg Va E H Berder Martinsburg W Va M Larabee Boston Mass C H Hill and wife Washington DC Dr Cary D Langhorne and Mrs Langhorne New York City Seed varieties featured include buckwheat German Miller alfalfa crimson clover seed rye barley and wheat See H H Baker 17 Courthouse Plaza.
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Hotel Jack
Milton Kohler
Hagerstown
W. D. Harper
Montgomery
Ala
BH. B. Spitner
Quicksburg
E. H. Berder
Martinsburg
W. Va
M. Larabee
Boston
Mass
C. H. Hill
Washington, D. C
Cary D. Langhorne
Langhorne
New York City
Ogey
H.H. Baker
Courthouse Plaza
Notice Sarah Zane Fire Company Meeting
Very important meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Company tonight at 8 o'clock to hear report of the automobile commutee. Automobile salesman will be present to submit prices and explain the merits of their trucks. By order of the captain Roy P B Potts Secretary.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Yard Party at Grimes by M E Mite Society
A Grimes event note records a yard party hosted by the M E Mite Society of ladies led by R G Clevenger at 1 Walls Town Pike. The brief item mentions the gathering and indicates community social activity in the area on the date given, highlighting local society participation.
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Grimes
M. E. Mite Society
R. G. Clevenger
Walls Town Pike
Gsdeslen i. Oe
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Wes
Wire
United States
Germany
William P. Frye
Bat Belyona
Sonn
Mr. Clark and Family
Mr. Lacy
Business Men’s Association of Winchester
Lusitania
United States Army
von Hindenburg
Garrison
Breckenridge
Hugh Scott
Bliss
Cornish
Age
Edward Grey
State Department
London Foreign Office
Dallas
Texas
Circuit Court
Geo. Kremer
Wa . Cox
W. L. Fultz
Pluge
House of Taylor
Sarah Zane
Roy PB. Potts, Sec'y
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