Candidate Mania Clouds Republican Conventions Rivalry
The piece notes Hughes gaining strength as backers push for a favorite son or dark horse to block his surge. T. A. Gan’s name surfaces as a possible candidate while Old Guard blocs resist nominating Hughes. Roosevelt boosters press for South support amid stalled convention maneuvering. Justice Hughes declines public comment on his own nomination bid as Chicago hosts pre-convention activity.
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Orgo
Old Guard
Jus- Hughes
Hughes
T. R
McCuaig Campaign Ends With Lecture On Marriage
Large crowds filled Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester for Dr. McCuaig’s closing campaign event. His final address, “Nagging Wives and Over bearing Husbands,” urged essential adaptation for family life despite differing stock and long-held egos. The talk noted three impediments to adjustment and promised further discussion on page three.
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McCuaig
Winchester
Grace Lutheran Church
Ladies asked to decorate Confederate graves June sixth
Winchester and Frederick County ladies previously decorating Confederate graves at Stonewall Cemetery are requested to take charge again this year for the Decoration Day Sixth of June observance. The Ladies Memorial Association calls for volunteers to lead the work in the same plots.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Stonewall Cemetery
Fort Vaux Under Terrific Attack Narrowed Focus
German troops on the Verdun front renewed assaults on Fort Vaux using liquid fire and artillery while repulsed by French forces. Violent fighting persisted between Damploup and Caillette with ongoing bombardments west of the Meuse. The German war office also announced repulsed British and French attacks in Champagne.
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Paris
Verdun
Fort Vaux
Meuse
Champagne
Berlin
German War Office
Damloup and
Caillette
Harcourt ‘Highway
No Paper Tomorrow on Confederate Memorial Day Observed
The Star will not publish an early edition on Memorial Day as staff take a holiday. Historically an early June edition would run, but this edition would lack local and telegraphic news, so publication is suspended.
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The
Star
Dog Tax Notice from Chief of Police
Public notice from Chief of Police M. A. Doran stating dog taxes are due by June 1916. The message urges owners to pay promptly to avoid penalties and enforcement actions.
Sunday Schools of Shawnee Hold Fifth District Meeting
OPEQUON Virginia June 5 The Shawnee district School Convention held its fifth annual meeting June 1 at Kernstown Methodist Church South with President P M Funkhouser presiding Rev Alfred Jones led devotional services Rev R H Cline spoke on Bible study in action Prof B F Line discussed engaging youth in Sunday School and the day included a recitation by Mrs Wm Walters The meeting continues on page two.
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Opequon
Kernstown Methodist Episcopal Church
South
P. M. Funkhouser
Alfred Jones
Presbyterian Church
F. A. Shryock
R. H. Cline
Lutheran Church
Stephens City
B. F. Line
Scouts to Collect for The Monument
The Boy Scouts of Winchester will handle collections on June sixth Confederate Memorial Day. Boxes and badges supplied by the Stonewall Memorial Association. funds go to the Confederate Monument Fund. MISS LUCY W. RUSSELL, President Stonewall Memorial Association.
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Boy Scouts of
Winchester
Stonewall Memorial Association
Confederate Monument Fund
Winchester merchants to close early starting June 7
A list of Winchester merchants including Ryan & Orndorff Gray & Sheetz Moling and Seal H K Green & Bro 4 H Miller Co E Huntsberry Prove Bros J G MecCorey Co B Price Bell Brothers S H Hable will shut at 6 oclock each evening from June 7 to September 1 with Saturdays excluded. More merchants are expected to follow this early closing.
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Winchester
Yeelock
Ryan & Orndorff
Gray & Sheetz
Moling ,& Seal
H. K. Green & Bro
H. Miller
E. Huntsberry
3Rové Bros
J. G. MecCorey & Co
Ss. B .Price
Bell Brothers
S. H. Hable
Miss Brock To Wed Army Officer
Miss Londonia Brock of Riverton Virginia will marry Lieutenant Harrison Henry Cocke Richards of the United States Army. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening June 14 at 8 30 in Cavalry Episcopal Church Front Royal Virginia with a large reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Maud Brock
Washington, D.C
Londonia Brock
Riverton
Harrison Henry Cocke Richards
United States Army
Cavalry Episcopal Church
Front Royal
Ladies of U B Church to host stand sale evening
The Ladies of the United Baptist Church will operate a stand serving sandwiches ice cream coffee and lemonade at Sonnieborn's stand from June to nine tonight selling refreshments to raise funds.
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Sonnieborn’s
Marines seize Puerto Plata and Monte Cristo in raid
The State Department said American marines landed at Puerto Plata on May 31, fighting two hours with bandits. Captain Herbert J. Hirshinger was killed. Forces captured the city and pursued Monte Christo, with conditions returning to normal per Consul Russell. In El Paso fresh reports claim Villa’s death by his men are not credited. Villa may be at Mieves near Parral as General Herrera holds Parral with no move against Villa.
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Washington
State Department
Puerto Plata
Herbert J. Hirshinger
Marine Corps
Monte Christo
Russell
Villa
Aliye
EL Paso
Mieves
Parral
Herrera
Dinner 35 Cents at Sixth Street Church
Ladies of Christian Church offer a dinner for 35 cents next to Sartelle's old stand. Proceeds support church activities with sales running from 30 to 1 p m and evening service continues after.
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Ladies of Christian Church
Sartelle
Brandeis Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice
Louis D. Brandeis was sworn in as a member of the Supreme Court today. The chamber was crowded with spectators and friends who sent flowers in appreciation of the new judge.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court of the United States
Summer School for Children Opens June 7th
A summer program runs from 9 30 a m to noon with a fee of 1 00 per week and begins on June 7th for children.
Eugeral Services For Colored Woman Mary Ford
The remains of Mary Ford died at her home 624 North Market street after a long illness and were interred in Orrick cemetery. A large number attended. She is survived by daughter Marianna Barnett of Saratoga Springs New York four sons Fred Junion Ollie Ford all of Winchester one father Albert Newman of Winchester and one sister Mrs E E Wharris of Ocean City. cadillac car in good running condition for sale cheap seen at Derminer's Garage. 6 2 1p fri mon wed
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Mary Ford
North Market Street
Orrick
Marianna Barnett
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Fred, Junion
Ollie Ford
Winchester
Godfrey Ford
Philadelphia
Albert Newman
E. E. Whfarris
Ocean City
Cine Coeds
Cadillac
Derminer’s
Federal Court Term Opens in Harrisonburg
United States District Attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd arrives in town en route to Harrisonburg to represent the government at the June term of the U S Court for the Western District of Virginia. Judge H C McDowell of Lynchburg will convene the session tomorrow morning. Local notes mention Noonan's Livery for transport and visiting Richmond resident C E Woodson staying at Hotel Evans. Fresh strawberries advertised with Bell 112-w service.
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United States
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Amherst Street
Harrisonburg
United States Court For
Western District of Virginia
H. C. McDowell
Lynchburg
Shenandoah Valley Academy to Close Most Successful Year
Shenandoah Valley Academy prepares to close its most successful year with a large graduation class including five full graduates and ten certificate recipients. The cadets attended Christ Episcopal Church Sunday as Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith addressed them before a week of events such as a memorial parade and baseball game.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Robert Jeffrey Reed
Wheeling
W. Va
Robert Miller Browne
Frank Owen Bletcher
Los Angeles
Cal
William le van Hyssong
Winchester
Frank Amos Shryock
Christ Episcopal Church
W. D. Smith
St. James
Alphi Phi Fraternity
Winchester Inn
Burnt Factory Yard Party Notice
Community event invites neighbors to a yard party at Burnt Factory on June 15. The notice appears in a local column style and highlights casual gathering details with a brief time window.
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Burnt Factory
Boy Scouts Plan Busy Day for Troop 2
Scouts report in uniform at 8 in the Scout room. A first aid tent will be at the cemetery. ice water will be distributed. They will police the city, direct strangers, and collect for the Confederate Monument Fund. Refreshment booths operate at the old Taylor Hotel and Frederick Plaza to support the troop.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 2
Scout Room
Confederate Monument Fund
Old Taylor Hotel
Frederick Plaza
For Sale 82 Acre Kernstown Farm of Crisman Admits Sale
Auction notice lists the 82 acre Kernstown farm of the late Jacob Crisman to be sold June 10 at noon in front of the Court House. A rare chance to acquire a desirable Valley Virginia home. Admis A and F A Crisman.
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Jacob Crisman
Kernstown
Court House
Virginia
F. A. Crisman
Admis
Cora Ailstock Arrested for Disorderly Conduct
Cora Ailstock colored, arrested Saturday night for drunken and disorderly behavior in the street. Held at city hall police station, fined $3.50 and released this morning after a hearing before Police Justice F. H. Krebs.
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Cora Ailstock
F. H. Krebs
Memorial Day Crowds Fill Winchester for Confederate Ceremony
Crowds from several states arrive in Winchester to honor Confederate dead at Stonewall Cemetery on the Sixth of June. A large parade forms at Market Street with the Citizens Band leading, followed by military units, academy cadets, veterans groups, and schoolchildren. The event includes grave decorations by the Confederate Memorial Association and a speech by Dr. B M Roszel.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Stonewall Cemetery
Confederate Memorial Association
Market Street
W. Spott White
Marshall
Citizens’ Band
Second
Virginia Regiment
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Confederate Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
William Deshon
Winchester Fire Department
German Fleet Hard Hit In North Sea Battle
British Grand Fleet gained decisive aerial and naval superiority after Wednesday’s engagement in the North Sea. German losses include 18 ships and potentially up to 8500 lives, with several capital ships and destroyers sunk or damaged. A German battleship may have been sunk near Fanoe Island as British forces chase remnants.
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London
North Sea
Wiesbaden
Elbing
Rotterdam
Zedylig
Fanoe Island
Lost brown shaggy dog seeks return and reward
Small brown shaggy dog missing in the Ip area. Information or return will be appreciated. Reward offered. Pauline Swink, 12 N. Washington St. Ip.
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Pauline Swink
Washington St
Anniversary Confederate Memorial Day Parade Instructions
To Chief of Police Tuesday June 6 you are instructed to arm your forces to facilitate uninterrupted parade movements and to prevent any advertising or objectionable devices before or after it. Also mentions J B Ward mayor and visitors the McGees at Mrs Lucy Goss's home on South Kent Street.
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Doran
William Deshon
J. B ‘Ward
James McGee
Cumberland
Mrs. McGee
Lucy Goss
South Kent Street
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Newire
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South Lina
Roosevelt
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Justice
Tashington
Les E.hughes
Chi
Lane H. Green
Secre
Tere
Mido Kremer
H. H. Baker
M. A. Doran
Sunday Schools OF
Shawnee
Lucy W. Russell
Miss Brock
Jone
Brandeis
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Eugeral Services For Colored Woman
Noonan
C. E. Woodson
Richmond, Va
Evans
Bell
Winchester Military Academy
Cora
Eee
Jno
Solenberger and Co
S.1ptf
Megers
W.W. Legg
W. Shepherd
Leon Scheuer
Hotel Evans
B. M. Rossel
B. M. Roszel
Roszel
British Grand Fleet
Sarah Zane Firemen
Sarah Zane Fire Co
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