Germans Claim Submarine Attack As Airmen Bombard Vessel
Berlin reports Germany will modify submarine war methods while preserving neutral rights and accepts Wilson mediation. The note suggests Lusitania misinformed as armed and hints negotiations with the United States. Washington to draft a response to Britain trade denials. British airmen allegedly destroyed a submarine in a historic bombing claim.
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Berlin
Rmany J
America
Wilson
Germany
Great Britain
Lusitania
Firth
Otto Weddiggen
Washington
United States
Lansing
Cornish
Destroyubmarine
London
Herling
President Wilson Seen As Likeliest Peacemaker by Col. House
Col. B M House at Piping Rock Club on Long Island says President Wilson is the most likely peacemaker to restore world peace. He notes Wilson’s deep grasp of the European conflict and that no peace moves are underway in Europe. House recounts Wilson's long diplomatic exchanges with Grey Poincare Bethmann Hollweg and a Mexican policy influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col House
New York
Wilson
Col. B. M. House
Colonel House
House
Europe
Edward Grey
London
Paris
Poincare
France
Berlin
Gerard
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Housel
Mexico
Holliday Farm for Sale on June 26 1915
Advertisement notes Holliday farm sale Saturday June 26 1915 at 12 o’clock in front of the County Court House. Listings appear in this paper with the sale details and location for bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holliday
Ninth Anniversary of Stanford White Shooting Marked
The ninth anniversary of Stanford White's shooting at Madison Square Garden is noted as Harry K. Thaw faces court scrutiny. Rawgers report Thaw’s sanity questioned during his stay in New Hampshire where locals testified to his apparent steadiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stanford White
Madison Square
Harry K. Thaw
Rawgers
New Hampshire
Pittin
Misses Warren Leave Barr House for Massachusetts
Misses Elizabeth Sara and Mary Warren occupying the Barr house on North Braddoe street near the post office left a day or two ago for Massachusetts. They will pass the remainder of the summer at their ancestral home. They were accompanied by their brother-in-law Mr Frederick Ulrich in a large handsome motor car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Sara
Mary Warren
Braddoe Street
Massachusetts
Frederick Ulrich
Turks Suffer Heavy Losses in Eastern Front Fighting
Dispatches from Mytilene report Turkish forces routed after three days of fierce combat as Allied forces advance. The second French division led the assault and pushed through Turkish trenches amid ongoing battles across Galicia and allied positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mytilene
Galicia
Giant executive Pleasants leads Ocean Steamship rise
A Financial America feature profiles William H Pleasants a Richmond native elected president of the Ocean Steamship Company Savannah Ga. He began as a nine year old office boy and rebuilt the fleet modernizing terminals at Savannah with an estimated 1 3 million cost. He declined crowns of two rail and shipping firms and now tops as a transportation authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Pleasants
Richmond
Pleasants
Ocean Steamship Company
Savannah
Danville
Southern
Financial America
Augusta
Nacoochee
Mr. Pleasants
South
Caesar
Mark Antony
William H. ‘Pleasants
Seaboard“ Air ‘Line
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Seed dealer listing at 17 Court House Plaza
Ground Limestone H. H. Baker advertises cow peas in many varieties soy beans german millet hungarian silver hull japanese buckwheat and all seeds at 17 Court House Plaza with 1 pint available.
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H. H. Baker
Court House Plaza
Yale and Harvard Battle For Flowers
Yale won the first event of the Yale Harvard Regatta today as the second varsity eight defeated Harvard by a half length. The freshmen race is set as the main event this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Yale
Appointment of L. Janny to Winchester School Board
An order from Corporation Court under Judge T. W. Harrison appoints L. Janney to the Winchester Board of Public School Trustees to fill the unexpired term of J. Luther Maphis who resigned to become commissioner of the revenue.
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Corporation Court
T. W. Harrison
L. ©. Janney
Winchester
J. Luther Maphis
Robt Smith and Miss Massie Wed in Winchester Ceremony
Robert Steele Smith deputy treasurer of Frederick County and Myrtle Robinson Massie daughter of Ida Virginia Massie were married last evening at the home of Dr and Mrs BEA at the corner of Main and Cecil streets. The ceremony was led by Rev W C Talbert with witnesses including Dr and Mrs Humston and Mrs Clinton Stouffer. The couple will reside in Kernstown.
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Massie
Kernstown
Walter Street
BE. A
Main
Cecil Streets
W. C. Talbert
Braddock
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Humston
Lacy Humston
Clarke County
Clinton Stouffer
Winchester
Mr. Smith
Robert G. Smith
New Officers Elected in Jr. O U A M Council
Bunker Hill West Virginia June 26 The Junior Order of United American Mechanics local council held its annual election Tuesday night with A C Ja as councilor W A Binning as vice councilor Chas F recording secretary and Negi Chapman as assistant recording secretary George Jenkins as inside Sentinel and F J Rogers as outside Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Order of United American Mechanics
A. C. Ja
W. A. Binning
Chas
Negi Chapman
Inside Sentinel
George Jenkins
Outside Sentinel
F. J. Rogers
Wheat making very good yield in Frederick and nearby counties
Farmers report a strong wheat harvest in Frederick and adjacent Virginia and West Virginia counties. Most fields were cut, with yields praised as exceptional in the lower Shenandoah Valley. Some flood damaged lowland crops but overall autumn planting promises a large, high quality grain crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Virginia
West Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Mrs. Annie Kline Dies Near Middletown New York
Mrs Annie Kline wife of Harry Kline died suddenly at their Middletown New York home on Wednesday evening Her husband J M Coyle learns of the death The funeral is set for 10 a m Sunday at Paynes Chapel cemetery burial to follow in Paynes Chapel cemetery She is survived by her husband her father and two others in the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
W. Va
J. M. Coyle
Annie Kline
Harry Kline
Middletown
N.Y
Henry Payne
Special sale pineapples six cents a dozen this Friday and Saturday
Mr and Mrs Lewis F Cooper and daughter Louise travel to Hampton to visit Norman Cooper connected with the Gr ay of that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Cooper
Louise
Hampton
Norman Cooper
That
Place
Shenandoah Woman Cleared in Infanticide Case
Ida Mosler of Shenandoah County was cleared after authorities found no murder attempt on her infant. The case drew sympathy as reports of violence were denied and Mosler was released, with the child returned to her care.
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Ho Star
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Ida Mosler
Winchester
Water Street
Phelan
English Apples Look Well Says White and Co
A June 23 report from W N White Son and Company New York notes fruit crops. Strawberries raspberries gooseberries red and black currants should be above average. Apples pears and cherries look well and very heavy. crops expected not quite average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Fruit Department
W. N. White, Son and Company
New York
Ww. N. White, Son and Company, Inc
Greatest shoe bargain Saturday sale
Shoe bargain event announced by Haines the shoe wizard opposite Hotel Jack invites customers to a first come, first served sale promising special prices and limited stock. The notice emphasizes urgency and local shopping excitement for weekend shoppers.
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Haines
Hotel Jack
Mrs Pulliam Taken to Memorial Hospital for Treatment
Mrs George W Pulliam formerly of Georgie Shiner of this valley has been taken to Memorial Hospital for special medical treatment due to intestinal complications. Her condition was reported stable.
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George W. Pulliam
Georgie Shiner
Delty
Memorial Hoaor
Humber Fruit Brokers seek Virginia horticulture ties
Hull based Humber Fruit Brokers Limited seeks membership in the Virginia State Horticultural Society to stay informed on Virginia crops. Col. Hi M Baker in Winchester is their local contact. A letter from Hull director Charles Wray notes Bryan's resignation boosts fears of U S entry into war and Balkan states may join, possibly shortening the conflict. The letter requests updates on crop progress and signals intent to pursue business next season.
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Humber Fruit Brokers, Limited
Hull
England
Winchester
Hi, M. Baker
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Virginia
Colonel Baker
Charles Wray
Hull Concern
Bryan
United States
Wray
Society
Maaney
Residents Oppose Garage Setup in Eddy Presa Building
Fire and ordinance committees review a protest by Phil Gold Rev Joy Lacy and other North Braddock residents against granting a West Virginia man a permit to open a garage in the Eddy Presa building owned by Hansbrough & ter. Residents oppose on general principles and due to investment in fire safety and potential revenue loss. A report is expected at the next council meeting on Tuesday evening July 6.
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Common Council
Phil
Gold
Joy Lacy
North Braddock
West Virginia
Eddy Presa
Hansbrough &Ter
Braddock Street
Shirley Carter
City Councilman Demands Repair at Water and Kent Intersection
City Councilman J. Fred Goss of the first ward complains about the roadway at the Water and Kent streets intersection near Mount Hebron Cemetery. The street committee is asked to investigate and determine remedies, with an asphalt paver expected to be applied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred. Goss
First Ward
Water
Kent Streets
Mount Fiebron Cemetery
Shenandoah Valley Academy Principal to Speak at Market Street Church
Dr. B. M. Roszel principal of Shenandoah Valley Academy will address the Sunday school at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon. The session begins at 2 15 p m with the address at 2 30 o'clock on The Old Testament. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley
Mrs Sibert Recovers Post Surgery at Memorial Hospital
Mrs J W Sibert wife of Winchester postmaster who recently had surgery at Memorial Hospital continues to recover her vitality steadily. She is now able to walk up and down hospital hallways and it is expected she will soon return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sibert
Winchester
Memorial Hospital
Nannie Cooper Returns From Pleasant Visit
Nannie Cooper has returned from a pleasant visit to Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Nannie Cooper
Stewart Gets Five Years in State Prison
Harry R. Stewart, former ea dler of the First National Bank of New Market, pled guilty in the Federal Court at Roanoke to embezzling about $4,000 and was sentenced to five years in prison. He is described as a clean appearing twenty two year old, with attorney S R Price, and the case stemmed from a vault with a time lock. The incident caused a sensation in the town of New Market as officials investigated the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
R. Price
New Market Bank
Harrisonburg
Roanoke
Pennsylvania
Desirable Homes Found for Many Children in Virginia Society
Rey. William J. Maybee reports at the fourteenth annual meeting in Richmond that despite poor finances the society had a highly successful year. More children were cared for and more funds expended. 147 children were received and 127 placed in families. five children found homes for the first time and 127 were placed a second time.
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William J. Maybee
R m8 Society of Virginia
Franklin Street
Richmond
Winchester
Holmcs Conrad
Maybee
Thage
Robert M. Ae
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Kaiser
Holliday Farm
White
the Star
BOP
Great Steamship
William Pleasants
Large Company
Harvard
Wire
Robt. Smith
Miss Massie
Robert Steele Smith
Myrtle Robinson
Ida Virginia
North
T. M. Barr
Gase
Shenandoah
White & Co
DR. Roszel
Harry R. Stewart
New Market
Eaadler
The
First National Bank of New
Federal Court For the Western District
Moundaville
Dr. Kuhn
Alaska
Mr. Kuhn
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