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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
1
At a Winchester meeting the Sarah Zane Steam Fire Engine Company unanimously approved acquiring an American LaFrance auto fire truck. The two large chemical tanks 1000 feet of hose 42 horsepower engine and speed 30 to 40 mph will replace horse drawn vehicles at a cost of 3550.
Federal authorities will pursue higher ups in the Eastland disaster after survivors and officials testified. Arrests include General Manager William K. Greenbaum, purser George W. Munger, and St Paul Chicago line agent Martin Flatow as coroner and county inquests continue. Six hundred victims were buried as funerals proceeded amid mourning.
Real estate ad by W. L. Fultz promoting a nice brick house with bath in a central area at a bargain price. Office at No 11 and 13 Court Square.
Postmaster General Burleson announces an order effective January 1 1916 banning bicycles and motorcycles from rural delivery. He cites limited carrying capacity and inadequate mail protection in bad weather. The measure affects about 8000 carriers using two wheeled transports.
Mr and Mrs A C Stottlemyer welcome a fine baby boy. Both mother and son are doing nicely. Mrs Stottlemyer before marriage was Miss Bessie Whitacre.
All mail subscriptions that have expired will be discontinued unless renewed by July 31, 1915. If your subscription has expired, renew now. 1p tf.
Rev Harlee will deliver a lecture at Round Hill Methodist Church in this county next Sunday night August 1 at 8 o clock.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Ryland of Cumberland Maryland greet the arrival of a daughter. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely.
A Presbyterian reunion is planned at Pen Mar on Thursday July 29 with a special train from Winchester via C V R R at 7 25 am. Round trip rate is 1 25. A U U meeting follows at 9 30 am with an address anticipated. Secretary asks full attendance.
On account of death of owner a fully equipped Studebaker Roadster is offered for sale. It runs perfectly. Apply at Star Office.
Two readers renew subscriptions and praise The Star as a vital link to their Virginia and Hampshire County roots. Daniel Stone of Altoona Pennsylvania calls it a welcome visitor, while W E Kelsoe of Kaw Oklahoma says the paper feels like a letter to family.
Washington July 28 reports say a national defense program would include an army of 500000 and a fleet expansion with four dreadnoughts battle cruisers submarines bases and auxiliary ships. Officials expect army and navy board reports within weeks to be presented to Secretary Daniels and Secretary Garrison. Continued on page two.
In Frederick Circuit Court jurors found for plaintiff George W. Kremer against Dr Walter Cox with damages of 94.42 dollars plus interest from April 17 1914. Foreman Leslie D B Kline announced the verdict after delayed testimony and the defense bill for professional services was disallowed as an offset. Costs will be borne by the plaintiff.
H R Jones & Co at 11 W Water St Sonneborn advertise superior cleaning methods that erase objectionable odors and preserve creases. They invite a free drawing on August 23 and claim their work outperforms competitors with durable finish.
A letter from The Star editor explains the new Frederick county road law, its shift to a county wide superintendent, and financial impacts. It notes Gainesboro district benefiting without extra salary costs, state aid limits, and calls for law changes to allow cheaper road types and full use of state funds.
Berryville officials report record interest for the annual Berryville Horse and Colt Show to be held July 10 11 and 12 near Berryville. Entries close July 31 and will include flat races handicaps jumps steeplechases and heats with a U S cavalry exhibition daily. Large crowds from Winchester and Frederick county expected.
German forces push toward Warsaw with right wing by the Bug River and center advancing on Russian defenses along a 30 mile front. South of Warsaw the Vistula line is reached east of Gora and Kaelwarja as the capital tightens its siege. Meanwhile an American crew abandons the Leylanaw after a submarine attack and Italians claim victories near Goritz with Monte San Basi and Monte San Michele seized and prisoners taken.
Winchester Inn Baseball manager Fisher announced a game against Berryville on Tuesday August 3 at Reservoir Park. Berryville brings a strong collegiate lineup for the Winchester Berryville series second game after Winchester's 16 9 win on Berryville grounds July 6.
Former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker sat in a near cheerful mood as he awaited Justice Ford's decision on whether he would be electrocuted for the Herman Rosenthal killing or granted a new trial. Rumors persisted of a possible delay, but no official word had been given. The judge stated no reason to move Becker to New York or reveal a timing for ruling.
In J W Bailey's woods at 1 80 p m a benefit Sunday school program music event was held. The note records a local pageant or concert occurring in July 81 with a program of music as a fundraiser.
The cruiser Washington under Admiral Caperton reaches Port Au Prince with 100 marines and 700 sailors. Caperton says marines may land to prevent fighting while the Hagle stays at Cap Haitien. An unofficial report claims Haitian President Guillaume was dragged from the French legation and shot by a mob.
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