Murder Claims Carter Scrivner in Idaho Incident
The body of Carter George Scrivner, a Frederick County native long based in Winchester, was found last August in Weiser Idaho with four bullets. He had been killed by his brother in law David Kramer who claimed self defense. Scrivner’s body rests in a pauper’s grave as relatives learn of the case.
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Carter George Scrivner
Frederick County
Winchester
Weiser
Idaho
Scrivner
Elizabeth Pierson
Wilmington
Ohio
Bettie Scrivener
David Kramer
Ruby
Montana
Lower
California
Kramer
Scrivener
Baltimore and Ohio workers strike for higher wages
Section hands of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Strasburg Junction and Harpers Ferry declare a walkout demanding a 20 cent daily wage raise from 1.60. Workers from Winchester to Strasburg Junction join, conferences fail to reach a settlement, and men cite rising living costs as reason to strike.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Strasburg Junction
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Taylor v Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Right of Way Case
Tay lor sued the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad over a poisonous weed spray on its right of way that killed a horse after it wandered onto the track near an unfenced section. A jury awarded $250 subject to demurrer. Judge Holt overruled the demurrer and entered judgment for the plaintiff. Counsel noted no identical case exists in reports.
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Rockbridge
Wexington
Taylor
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Lexington Gazette
O. C. Jackson
Lexington
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Williams
George Taylor
Holt
Soldiers Banquet Preparations Highlight Mexican Themed Event
The banquet for Company I, Second Virginia Regiment, set for tomorrow night, features a distinctly Mexican theme with American dishes named in Mexican terms. Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy will give grace, R Gray Williams and Dr. B. M. Roszell will toast, Capt. Robert Y. Conrad to act as guest-of-honor representative, and Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith will serve as toastmaster.
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Second
Virginia Regiment
J. H. Lacy
Presbyterian Church
R. Gray Williams
B. M. Roszell
Robert Y. Conrad
W. D. Smith
Christ Church
Common Council
Citizens’ Orchestra
Appointment of Judge Burks Raises Virginia Cheers
The appointment of Martin J. Burks to the Supreme Court of Appeals drew widespread praise across Virginia as Governor Stuart received telegrams and letters. Richard Evelyn Byrd urged Burks's election by the 1918 General Assembly for both the unexpired and full terms, with Harrison retiring after more than twenty years.
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Martin J. Burks
Supreme Court of Appeals
Stuart
Virginia
Richard Evelyn Byrd
George M. Harrison
Burks
General Assembly
Harrison
Stafford C. Whittie
Julige
Pancho Villa Is Nearly All In
Pancho Villa has reached the end of his bloody career according to the State Department Secretary Lansing said Villa can no longer be considered a factor in Mexican politics. His weakened condition prevents active military action and ends a controversial chapter in U.S.-Mexico history including the Columbus and Santa Ysabel massacres and the Pershing expedition.
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Washington
Pancho Villa
Mexico
State” Department
Lansing
Villa
United States
Columbus
Santa Ysabel
Pershing
Navy withholds ship whereabouts and maps in wartime orders
Destruction of all maps and charts showing the whereabouts of the Atlantic squadron in the local recruiting office was ordered by the Navy Department today. Another order requires all officers and men on warships to not disclose ship locations when writing letters.
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Star
Watedprtown
N. Y
Navy Department
Mr. McFadden Named Notary Public for Feotetick County
Governor Stuart appoints Donald McFadden as notary public for Feotetick County. He assumes duties under the authority of the state.
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Donald McFadden
Stuart
Notary Public
Feotetick
French Steamer Touraine Dashes Submarine Zone
La Touraine, a French liner, will dock in New York at 6 p.m. after passing Nantucket at 5 a.m. The voyage relieves anxiety over the ship, one of the largest through the charred zone since the submarine campaign started. Awaited: Baltic, Altonia, and Adriatic reports.
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New York
la Touraine
French Line
Nantuckett
Baltic
Cunard
Altonia
Germany Holds Submarine Policy as Condition for Accord
Berlin reports that Germany will not change its submarine policy and ties any understanding with the United States to maintaining the barred zone. Foreign Secretary Zimmermann spoke in the Reichstag amid talks with the Swiss minister in Washington, stressing the policy as non negotiable.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Zimmermann
Reichstag
Washington
Welcome Home for Company I of Second Virginia Regiment
Large crowd greets troops returning from seven months at the border via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. A parade along Main Street to North Market Street precedes a banquet at Rouss Hall, with tickets at 1.50 and music and toasts planned to honor the company’s service.
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Company I
Second
Virginia Regiment
Baltimore and Ohio
Main Street
Cork Street
North Market Street
Richmond
Washington
Texas
Rouss Hall
Bowling Alleys Open At 168 N Main Street
F. A Anderson opens two bowling alleys in the rear of his pool room at 168 North Main Street Alleys are ready with two more to be added when building improvements finish The piece endorses bowling as a health regulator and indoor recreation, noting its appeal to busy men.
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Anderson
N. Main Street
Appendicius
Prices Paid Today In Wheat Markets
Baltimore wholesale market closes with spot Wheat at 2.07 and corn at 1.15. Winchester dealers offered 1.90 for wheat after the close. Mr. John Anderson of ee.
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Baltimore
Winchester
John Anderson
German Plot Revelations Rally U S Support, Wilson Says
President Wilson plans armed neutrality as Congress rushes a Senate bill to empower armed ships. Cabinet to review German plot evidence tied to Mexico as Carranza receives ambassador Fletcher’s briefing. White House seeks full authority, not a half measure, amid warning of renewed submarine threats.
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United States
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Mexico
Fletcher
Mexico City
Carranza
Boy Scouts 10 Stage Drama at Empire Theatre
The First Troop of Boy Scouts presents Waiter Ben Hare's comedy drama A Country Boy Scout at the Empire Theatre on Thursday evening March 15. Cast includes Taylor Pinky Pinfeathers Lynch Huck Pifer Tubby Timmons Massey Wun Lang Loo. Proceeds fund cabin improvements. Tickets on sale Monday March 5 with reserved seats. Pricing lower floor 50 35 25 cents. balcony 25 cents. gallery 15 cents.
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Ben Hare
Empire Theatre
Boy Scout
Scout Taylor
Pinky Pinfeathers
Scout Lynch
Huck
Scout Pifer
Flapjack
Scout R. Potts
Retreat Halted Before Bapaume Amid Stalemate
London and Berlin dispatches report halted German retreat before Bapaume with sharp combat yesterday as British forces press the line from Thilloy toward the stronghold. Russians renew aims to retake heights north of the Valutna road on the northern Roumanian front but suffer losses. The war office notes Teuton gains on the east bank of the Maryovka with one Russian officer and 170 men captured.
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London
Bapaume
Thilloy
Berlin
Valutna Road
War Office
Marayovka
Colored Knights of Pythias Organized in City
A group of young colored men met at 404 South Braddock Street to form the Colored Knights of Pythias. M. N. Brown of the Staunton lodge spoke on aims and benefits, and officers were elected including Mayhew Burwell Cooke as chairman and John Trip.
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South Braddock Street
Colored Knights of Pythias
M. N. Brown
Staunton Lodge
Colored Pythians
Mayhew Burwell
Cooke
John Trip
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MR. M’fadden
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