Mediate Offer Called Deliberate Insult in Washington
Reports that neutral nations offered to mediate US Germany differences sparked anger. Officials called the idea a deliberate insult and recalled Wilson’s stance after Lusitania. Secretary Lansing denied any such offer and White House aides said the news was new to them. An immediate German war declaration would not surprise experts.
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Staunton Woman Denies Husband Beating Claims
Mrs. J. H. C. Grasty of near Staunton issues a signed statement denying charges that her husband struck her. She says he has always been kind and affectionate and that she has never shown a mark of injury. The trial on the assault charge will be heard in Staunton magistrate court today.
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Staunton
Mr. Grasty
German submarines near U S shores alarm Navy official
Lieut. J O Porter asserted German submarines are not far from American shores and an attack is not unlikely. The Navy Department said Porter will likely be asked to explain the remarks while all officers are cautioned not to grant interviews. The report originated from Rockland Maine with wire service transmission to The Star.
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J. O. Porter
United States Navy
Washington
Porter
Navy Department
Navy
Public sale of the Keller property near Winchester
A desirable small home with about fourteen acres and an eight room residence along the Berryville Pike will be sold in front of Court House on Saturday April 14. See sale bill on another page of this paper. 21-1p-21
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Court House
County Couple Fiet a License
A marriage license was issued Tuesday afternoon at the county clerk's office to Mr. Isaac W. Ebert and Miss Mary Alice Holler, both of the county. The groom is a son of John H. Ebert, and the bride is a daughter of Lee Holler. She is a native of Shenandoah County, Virginia, but has been living with her parents in Frederick County for some time.
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Isaac W. Ebert
Mary Alice Holler
John H. Ebert
Lee Holler
Shenandoah County
Frederick County
Two Grade Holstein Cows Offered at BRILL and RITTER'S
Holstein cows, one fresh and one springer, are listed for sale at Big Drop in Sugar by Herbert Larrick. The ad notes .21-Tp-2t and specifies BRILL & RITTER'S as the selling location.
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Brill & Ritter’s
Ola Mr. Consumer Will Have To Pay Railroaders Wages
The Supreme Court decision in railroad cases will force consumers to bear higher costs as rail labor wages rise. Coal price relief on April 1 is unlikely, while freight rates for bituminous coal to the Atlantic coast may rise 5 to 10 cents per ton from Virginia and West Virginia fields and from Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky to New York.
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New York
Winchester Engineer E Vance Yeakley Dies of Tuberculosis
E Vance Yeakley a Winchester engineer died last night from tuberculosis at his brother Dorsey Yeakley East Piccadilly street after being brought from a camp near Good West Virginia He lived in the mountains to battle the disease and recently requested to die at home He leaves five brothers J Carson J Edward Charles Sydnor and Dorsey and two sisters Catrie Va and Addie Filson Funeral plans awaiting relatives with services likely Saturday Yeakley 42 never married and was a member of Winchester Lodge No 867 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for funeral arrangements.
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Winchester
Dorsey Yeakley
East Piccadilly Street
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Good
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West Virginia
James Henry
Alice Yeakley
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland Valley
City of
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Clearbrook
J. Edward
Ohio
Charles
Xenia
Sydnor
Tippacanoe
Catrie Va
Dayton
Addie Filson
Springfield
Yeakley
Winchester Lodge
Benevolent Order of Elks
Barred Zone Proposed to Limit Decollete Gowns
Springfield reports a proposed amendment by Senator Denvir to a Democratic bill would create a barred zone at public dances in Illinois. It would ban gowns exposing the body below a line from shoulder tip to shoulder tip, affecting ballroom attire.
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Dr Crawford Takes Bride in Foreign Field
Dr Francis Randolph Crawford, longtime Frederick County medical missionary in China, marries Miss Paxton Moffett of Virginia in Soo Chow China. Miss Moffett is sister of Rev Dr Moffett of Charlestown West Virginia. The wedding is set for late May at her mission station with friends sending best wishes.
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Frederick County
China
Soo.Chow
Paxton Moffett
Virginia
Moffett
Charlestown
W. Va
Life Insurance Rates May Rise During the War
War fears push insurers to plan stiff rates and war risk clauses. Agents say 20 to 45 year olds may struggle to obtain beneficial coverage. Existing policies may stay unaffected, but new terms could limit payout after death in war.
Clarke County Circuit Court Opens With Burwell Case
The Clarke county Circuit Court convenes March 26 with Judge rank B Whiting presiding. The Burwell divorce case against Thomas H Burwell is set for March 29 with possible alimony and counsel fees. Burwell also sues Elizabeth Barnes for 5000 alleging alienation of affection. Additional cases include assaults and Prohibition violations and seduction allegations. Easter cards and booklets marketed by Norton's. rental ads and auction-type notices appear.
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Margaret Barnes Burwell
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Thomas H. Burwell
Burwell
Elizabeth
Holt
Stuart
Winchester Attracts Large Timber Industry Seekers
Winchester attracts a new large industry seeking 200 to 300 workers with contracts worth about 60000 dollars. The firm will convert waste timber into barrel staves and by products using a new process and holds rights to a stave jointing machine. city officials discuss inducements and budget support to lure the plant to Winchester.
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Winchester
Herman H. Hable
Promotion for W. W. Trapnell to Coal and Coke Railway
William W. Trapnell former Shenandoah division engineer for B and O Railroad and ex general manager of the Hampshire Southern Railroad has been named general superintendent and chief operating official of the Coal and Coke Railway after its acquisition by the First National Bank of New York City. He is brother in law of Mrs. William B. Cornwell of Winchester and his wife is a daughter of Capt William B Colston of Martinsburg. Trapnell and family plan to remain in Wheeling for now.
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Shenandoah Division
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Hampshire Southern Railroad
Coal and Coke Railway
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William B. Cornwell
Martinsburg
Wheeling
For Sale Dwelling No 442 North Washington Street
For sale a dwelling at 442 North Washington Street owned by Mrs Joseph Wright. It has modern improvements a new heating system and is in first class order. Lot measures 50 by 180 feet and terms are available by contacting the undersigned. Insurer HMANSBROUGH CARTER Trans-Real Matate. Inspection by appointment. A bargain for a quick buyer. eggs.
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Joseph Wright
Allies Rout German Forces Capture 50 Towns in 24 Hours
Allied troops press the pursuit from Arras to the Somme as French and British forces seize more than fifty communities from German occupation. Snow and rain slow cavalry, while Nivelle shells German lines near Laon and Fere. German plans for a new offensive rumored as Belgium activity continues and Verdun remains quiet. (Continued on page three.)
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Amsterdam
Minister's Wife Dies Suddenly After Breakfast
Mrs. Nannie E K Stump, wife of Rev J P Stump, a noted Methodist minister, died of heart failure in Easton Md after a breakfast at Hotel Norris. She was about 70, a Gerards town native, and leaves three sons, with burial planned in Berkeley County W Va.
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Winchester
Easton
Nannie EK. Stump
J. P. Stump
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Frederick County
Sarah McKown
Berkeley County
W. S. Stump
Washington
Parran M
Wolverine
Charles M. Stump
Maryland
C. W. McKeown
G. W. Grott
Gerardstown
W. Va
Detectives sue Clara K Young for eleven thousand dollars
New York March 22 Clara Kimball Young a moving picture actress was sued for 11000 today in the supreme court by the Val O Farrell Detective Agency. The suit claims the money is due for an unpaid balance for work done on a certain investigation for the defendant in 1916.
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New York
Clara Kimball Young
Supreme Court
Val
Spring Showing The Leader Ladies Display
Ladies are invited to view our styles on Friday and Saturday at The Leader. The event showcases new spring fashions and offers a chance to preview the season's trends.
Sewing machine work opportunity for girls
Girls wanted to work on sewing machines. Learners paid while learning. Steady year round work. Parties desiring work apply to Hansbrough & Carter or mail coupon. Include name and address. Date line 3 16 6t.
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Hansbrough & Carter
German Government Notes Due In April Spark Renewal Talks
The United States faces a potential financial ripple as German government notes worth 10 million dollars mature on April 1. Holders have been approached with a one year renewal proposal and an offer of six percent interest paid in advance, amid growing war talk and speculation about Count von Bernstorff’s stance.
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