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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
1
Berlin papers question why William Jennings Bryan resigned as secretary of state while urging no halt to submarine warfare. They see Wilson's note as a possible path to negotiations but split on concessions and Germany's right to enforce a war zone.
Peter Green colored man was stabbed in the breast while trying to intervene in a quarrel at Kara Cash's home near Stephens City Virginia. Cash fled and was arrested. Green's condition improved as a preliminary hearing was planned.
President Wilson addressed Flag Day ceremonies at the Treasury Department praising the founders of the flag as sober, quiet workers whose actions spoke louder than bluster. He urged Americans to let the heart of America interpret the world.
Sheriff Hood six deputies and several citizens wounded as a mob tries to lynch a black man arrested for an outrages act. Sheriff dies, others wounded, mob overruns guards and shoots the accused in a crowd.
STEPHENS CITY, June 14. Mr. George William Derflinger died at his home three miles south of Stephens City yesterday morning. Funeral services will be at his home Sunday at 10 o'clock and burial will follow at Mt. Zion Church at Reliance.
Mrs Nannie Susan Evans Swimley aged 78 died Saturday evening at her National avenue home after a long illness from asthma and complications. She was born July 22, 1837 in Champaign county Ohio and lived in Winchester the last eight years. Survived by husband William M Swimley three sons two daughters and two step children and three brothers. Funeral at her home Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Mount Hebron. Rev Dr J H Lacy to officiate.
Baroness von Glantz formerly Miss Katharine Giles of Winchester has written A Plea For Peace. The NY Morning Telegraph notes a forthcoming motion picture adaptation by B. R. Thomas. The film aims to depict European conflict and urge universal peace, highlighting war horrors and its futility.
Forty passengers on the Frontenac excursion steamer from La Crosse Wisconsin were rescued after the vessel collided today with the Burlington bridge over the Mississippi at Winona Minnesota.
There will be children's day services on June 20 at Shiloh on Timber Ridge near Lehen, starting at 10 o'clock a.m. You are invited to attend and enjoy this service. A short talk will be given by the pastor.
James Howard Correll longtime Winchester revenue commissioner died after surgery in Memorial Hospital and was buried at Mount Hebron in a large ceremony. Knights Templar led the burial with many local organizations represented and the city hall closed for the funeral.
The trial of Israel Jackson and Dora Jackson and seven other defendants, all Negroes, charged with causing the deaths of more than a dozen men from Boyce, began in Clarke County Circuit Court Berryville June 14. Judge J F West presides. A venire of several men was sworn, with Commonwealth Attorney William T Lewis leading the prosecution. Defendants are represented by A Moore Jr of Berryville and R Barton of Winchester.
Berlin reports a high government official says Germany is impressed by the friendly tone of President Wilsons note and will reply in kind. An optimistic mood prevails as Berlin awaits Germanys response after Dr Meyer Gerhard submits his report on American conditions to the naval and diplomatic heads.
The Supreme Court ruled West Virginia must pay 4 215000 to Virginia bondholders plus 6 percent interest. Major Holmes Conrad led the legal effort for the bondholders and the Old Dominion certificates.
Berlin reports say General Mackensen renewed the drive against Russia while Italian forces defeat Austria in the Alpine region. The Italian front claimsMaiberget fortress destroyed and Plava occupied near Gorits. British vessels Hope Mount and Arndale reportedly sunk. crews rescued. A German sub commander allegedly torched a Danish bark after transferring crew.
Chicago reports 14 000 workers on the surface and elevated lines walked out over wage and condition demands. Mayor Thompson orders police presence as a few cars ran. no major violence yet, while conductors and ticket sellers push for improvements.
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