Lusitania Inquiry Opens With Charge Against Submarine Commanders
London June 16. Sir Edward Carson brands Lusitania sinking as murder against submarine commanders who violated every law of humanity. Lord Mersey presides at Westminster Central Hall. Carson represents the London Board of Trade and denies the Lusitania carried arms or British troops while asserting the ship was making 18 knots when torpedoed.
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Lord Mersey
London
Sir Edward Carson
Central Hall
Westminster
Edward Carson
London Board of Trade
Edward
Tribute From Auditor on J. E. Correll Death
The Virginia auditor of public accounts, Lee Moore, sends a formal tribute noting long professional ties with Winchester revenue commissioner J. Edward Correll. Moore recalls mutual respect, personal regard, and regret at Correll’s passing, praising his efficiency and character.
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Virginia
J. Edward Correll
Revenue
Winchester
Lee Moore
Moore
Correll
Commonwealth of Virginia
Richmond
J. E. Correll
Bill Shreck Sentenced to Forty Days on State Roads
Bill Shreck of Frederick County tied to the Stephenson faction was jailed after public drunkenness and a prior court warning. He consumed liquor, stirred crowds with a scent stunt, and asked for a pin to attach to his coat lapel before a Warren County Virginia judge imposed forty days on the state roads.
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Bill Shireck
Stephenson
Frederick
Onds
Warren County
Virginia
Ghreck
Justice Krebs
Wen
Shreck
Warren Onty
Bill
Jitneys Add to Chicago Transit Amid Strike
Chicago faces transportation chaos as about 15 000 car men strike. The city offers scarce options beyond jitneys and shank's mare while shortages at home press families in Galicia and Winchester amid heat and hunger. Stores advertise lawn fabrics and inexpensive goods to boost spending during the disruption.
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Chicago
Bride of Naval Officer Widely Noted in Winchester Era
Press dispatch from Charleston reports Lieut H Wells Rusk Jr, assistant paymaster, wed Miss Margaret Britton of Washington. The couple married in Dorchester County near St George after a brief courtship. Mrs. Rusk confirmed the marriage. Miss Britton, a former Winchester social figure, is daughter of Alexander Britton, prominent Washington attorney.
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Charleston
D. C
H. Wells Rusk, Jr
Charleston Navy Yard
Margaret Britton
Washington
St. George
Dorchester
W. B. Chisholm
Jéssica Alward
Clarke County
R. Gray Williams
Alexander Britton
Society Notes On Elizabeth Faulkner Love Massey
Mrs. Elizabeth Faulkner Love Massey, formerly of this city, spent weeks with relatives in Winchester and visited her aunt in Martinsburg before returning to Newport News Virginia. Ensign Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. and Mrs. Byrd, formerly Marie Donaldson Ames, are aboard the Dolphin ordered to Washington for an undefined stay.
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Joseph A. Massey
Elizabeth Faulkner Love
Winchester
Martinsburg
J. W. McSherry
Massey
Newport News
Dolphin
Ensign Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr
Washington
New York
Ensign Byrd
Mrs. Byrd
Marie Donaldson Ames
Rumored Engagement Between Miss Wilmer and Mr Thropp
Rumors persist of an engagement between Miss Rebekan Wilmer and Mr Scott Thropp despite repeated denials by Dr and Mrs Wilmer. Wilmer, a Washington society belle and debutante, is daughter of renowned oculist Dr William Holland Wilmer. Thropp, son of former Representative Thropp of Pennsylvania, has iron interests in the state and a Washington residence.
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Wilmer
Rebekan Wilmer
Scott Thropp
Joseph E. Thropp
Miss Wilmer
Washington
William Holland Wilmer
Thropp
Pennsylvania
RR and
Twentieth Streets
Misa Wilmer
Winchester
Millwood
Clarke County
Holliday Farm Sale Scheduled at County Court House
Farm sale notice for Holliday in Seeady listing a sale on Saturday June 26 1916 at 12 o'clock in front of the County Court House. Also an entertainment at Fort Loudoun Seminary Friday June 18 at 8 p.m. with refreshments and a public concert.
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Seeady
Holliday
JWG
T. A
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Winchester High School Holds 1915 Commencement Ceremony
The Winchester High School class of 1915 graduates fourteen students with diplomas and medals of merit. Speakers praise character and ambition as Rev. W. C. Talbert and Supt. M. M. Lynch announce awards. Gold and silver medals honor highest averages in Latin and scholarship across multiple grades.
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Winchester High School
Ida Fisher
Hilda Deah
W. O. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist’ Episcopal Church
South
M. M. Lynch
Frederick County
N. D. Cox
Winchester Orchestra
J.H. Lacy
Robert Russell Cromer
Say
Lula Augusta Rush
Ida Estella Fisher
W. C. Talbert
Hilda Beall
George 8. Bowers
T. K.cromer
Marie Fries
Emily Margaret Haldeman
Mary Grace Hollinberger
Helen ‘Virginia Kremer
Sarah Louise Kremer
Emma Katharine Latham
Myra Murial Lauck
William Richard Metz
Gertrude Ritter
Mary Dixparett
Alice Osburn
Sla
Harry Stewart in Roanoke Jail on Embezzlement Charge
Harry Stewart formerly cashier of the First National Bank of New Market is jailed in Roanoke on $20,000 bail after being arraigned on embezzlement of $3,149. He was arrested in San Francisco with deputy marshals and alleged to be nearly broke. The federal case will move to Roanoke for trial next term.
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Roanoke
Harry RK. Stewart
First National Bank of New Market
H. B. Goodloe
Stewart
San Francisco
J. B. Hallara
C. H. Bobn
New Market
Harrisonburg
Pennsylvania
Local Virginia students named among UVA instructors
Two former Charlottesville residents, Geo R Calvert of New Market and Richard Emmett Jr of Winchester, were appointed as instructors at the University of Virginia for the 1916 session in law and civil engineering respectively. Calvert, once with Western Union, later excelled as a law student. Emmett, previously with Sibert and Denny, taught at Jefferson School Charlottesville and now advances in engineering studies.
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University of Virginia
Law
Geo. R. Calvert
New Market
Civil Engineering
Richard Emmett, Jr
Winchester
Calvert
Patty
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commissioner 10 be named commissioner 10 be named
The revenue commissioner position in Winchester will be filled by court appointment. Judge T W Harrison, away on business, is expected to issue a court order directing the city clerk to appoint Correll's successor. Deputy William Collins was told not to issue licenses following Correll's death.
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London
Berlin
William
Meyer Gerhard
Gerard
von Jagow
Wilson
Germany
England
United States
Bera
J. ©. Correll
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
Corporation Court
J.e. Beverley
Correll
William Collins
Harrison
President Wilson Presses Peace Efforts Amid War
President Wilson tells callers the United States is using all means to promote peace despite belligerents and rejects claims it delays. He says Colonel House may return soon but denies asking him to hurry back from Europe. No comment on Secretary Bryan resignation or Bryan statements.
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the Star
Washington
United States
Wilson
Colonel House
America
Europe
Bryan
Spot and Jane Wheat Close in Baltimore Market
Spot and Jane wheat finished trading this afternoon in Baltimore with prices around 79 1/4 in the market. Trade reports indicate steady demand and light trading activity amid regional commodity movements.
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Spot
Jane
Baltimore
West Virginia to pay over twelve million debt ruling
The Supreme Court ruled West Virginia must pay 12 393 090.60 dollars to holders of old Virginia debt certificates. Virginia’s share of principal from 1861 totals 4 216 622.28 with 8 078 229 interest accrued over years. If unpaid by July 1, 6 percent interest accrues.
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Washington
Virginia
Weat
Supreme Court of the United States
Baltimore Bakers
New York
Went
Virginie
Bryan Not 70 Go Into Movies
Secretary of State W. J. Day denied he received an offer of 000 to appear in a movie and to promote a film company. Bryan said he would issue statements on The Censelen War In Europe and Means of Staving It. He planned to stay in the east through next winter.
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W. J. Day
Bryan
Europe
East
Winchester High School Graduates Receive Gifts at Jam
The Winchester High School graduates were honored at a social last night where relatives and friends presented many fine gifts. Young ladies received rings with diamonds and other jewels along with brooches and other items, while young men also received suitable presents.
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Winchester High School
Citizens' Band Meeting and Lost Watch Notice
An important meeting of the Citizens' Band is set for tonight at 8 o'clock with special business by President McDonald. A lost gold watch fob with initials PLG was left near the rear of Hotel Evans. a reward is offered.
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Ipeee McDonald
Sec’g
Evans
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