14 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
1
The Glynn event featured a high energy address by a local figure, fueling public interest and sparking discussion on the upcoming initiatives. Attendees reported strong engagement and a call for participation in community actions.
The Democratic national convention opens in St Louis with former Governor Glynn delivering a keynote on Americanism peace preparedness and prosperity. Roger C Sullivan pauses on vice presidency amid a jubilee atmosphere as 3000 women stage a silence protest for votes for women along Locust Street.
Mrs. B. M. Knight travels to Baltimore for her daughter Miss Helena Knight to graduate from the Girls Latin School. The Baltimore Sun recently published a large engraving of the 1916 class, which also lists Miss Katharine Baetjer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. George Baetjer of Winchester, as attending.
Edward T Heist a longtime printer linked to Winchester newspapers and Warren Sentinel Front Royal Va is ill at his sister Mrs Margaret Bakers South Braddock street home with little improvement He is brother of Dr George Kenton Heist a noted Winchester dentist and has many Winchester friends. Kernstown Yard Party on Metz lawn June 16-17 with Music by the Friendship Band.
The United States Supreme Court denied Virginia the right to levy execution on a $12,000,000 judgment against West Virginia. Virginia must wait to enforce the "correction" until West Virginia's legislature convenes and has time to act.
The Common Council in a special session approved a $3,500 appropriation to purchase six mules three wagons and a barn. It also approved funding to buy a portable rock driller and to hire a city manager for supplies. Hearings will be held on new sidewalks for several properties. Mayor Ward accepted Police Chief Hollis’s resignation effective immediately with July vacancy plans.
Washington June 14 President Wilson marched on foot in the great preparedness parade through central avenues wearing a blue suit and a large flag. Despite the spectacle two suffragists unveiled a banner urging preparedness and Votes for Women. Mrs Wilson rode in a White House car as her husband spoke at the Washington Monument lot about devotion to the flag on Flag Day.
Governor Whitman will attend as Murray Crane and Charles E Hughes discuss selecting a Republican chairman. Roosevelt is hoped to join. Samuel Fairchilds works to broker an understanding amid a flood of visitors at Hughes headquarters including John H. Hammond and George A Wickersham Jr. Hughes declines to comment on the Mexican situation. A private sale of household goods at 303 N Braddock St begins Thursday June 15.
In Winchester, voters elected a mayor, a justice of the peace at large, and three council members from each ward. The first ward saw 160 votes with all Democratic nominees winning without opposition, while the second ward drew more attention though no opposition emerged. Polls closed at 7:32 PM and final counts were completed near 9 PM.
Floyd Fintey ist prize gold ring Wirshal McCauley 2rd prize nickel watch The wheel traveled 960 feet to the minute each revolution 80 inches Total 115 200 feet Watch window for next week s contest
Tessie Crist of Martinsburg says she was robbed of about $75 last night and asks that a man named Jimmy be arrested. Police traced two suspects toward Williamsport but officers released them when they did not match the wanted men. A wider search continued into the afternoon with no arrests reported.
A feature on the Christian Church of Winchester Virginia led by Rev W T Walters. Founded 1911 with 17 members, now 107. building cost about 13713. lot 2700, church 10813. seating about 550, Sunday school 200+, 100+ average attendance. multiple societies and $8700 raised toward debt. Needing further support to liquidate remaining debt.
Fred L. Glaze offers a 20 inch Peerless Thresher with blower priced at 260 dollars. The listing highlights speed and reliability for farm use and practical performance.
Colonel Roosevelt looked very ill at the New York pier as he greeted his son Kermit and daughter-in-law from Colon Panama aboard the Kilpatrick. He showed a limp step and hand to his side, a nurse was called but the doctor did not deem his case serious.
A special meeting of the Ladies National Association will be held at 8 o clock Thursday evening June 15 at the residence of Mrs William R Wilson South Market street. Immediate business requires attention and a full attendance is urged.
Petrograd reports Danube region battles with German troops aiding Austrian defense near Lemberg and Tarpol Poltava fronts. Verdun bombardment continues with Germany claiming air bombardment points and high French losses. Berlin admits British recapture southeast of Willebeke, and Kerthan area actions yield captures.
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