Revolt Claims Shake Douglas Arizona Border Crisis
A Douglas attorney cites a telegram asserting 3000 Mexican cavalry and 40 artillery pieces camped within ten blocks of Douglas center. American forces told not to defend to avoid provoking Mexico as fear of attack grows. Troopers Woolbridge and Sherman led border expedition from West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Ashurst
Douglas
Arizona
Washington
Aghurst
D. A. Richards
West Virginia
New York
Thirteenth Cavalry
Columbus
Woolbridge
Shernfield
Pennsylvania
Calamas
Mexico
Herrera Loyal to Carranza Denied Revolt In Chihuahua
A state department message from Consul Letcher in Chihuahua City says Herrera remains commander of Chihuahua and has not joined Villa. General Funston confirms the denial, and administration heads say they take it at face value despite lingering doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gemner- Lue Herrera
Carranza
Villa
State Department
Letcher
iChihuahua City
Herrera
Chihuahua
Funston
Miss Mary Powers Dies at Wickliffe
Miss Mary H Powers of Wickliffe Clarke county died after a brief illness at her home aged about forty six. She was active in the Protestant Episcopal Church at Wickliffe and is survived by her mother five sisters and one brother. Funeral will be held at the Wickliffe Episcopal Church at 11 o clock Saturday morning with burial in Green Hill Cemetery at Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Powers
Clarke County
Wickliffe
Miss Powers
Protestant Episcopal Church
R. M. Powers
Carter Page
Bedford City
Frederick Whitehead
Washington
Reverdy Johnson Lewis
Berryville
Mackey
Katharine Powers
W. 8. Powers
Chicago
Philip H. Powers
Episcopal Church
Wick Mffe
J. Co. Cowling
Green Frill Cemetery
Military bazaar with music and dancing event
A city bazaar advertises meals and dancing on a large floor with a top orchestra. It invites attendees to bring friends and support the forces of the Commonwealth with music, dancing, and refreshments from March 26 to April 1.
Berryville preacher to speak at Clearbrook Sunday
Rev. D. W. Melver of Berryville will preach at the Presbyterian church at Clearbrook at 3 30 o clock on Sunday afternoon March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Melver
Berryville
Presbyterian
Clearbrook
Peery Family Mourns Sister in Virginia Death
Mr and Mrs C R Peery journeyed to Fincastle Virginia last Saturday for the death of Peerys sister The couple also visited Roanoke with Mrs Peerys father who lies ill and is reported seriously ill at that time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. R. Peery
Fincastle
Mr. Peery
Mrs. Peery
Roanoke
Baltimore Grain Markets and Local Visits Highlight Day
At the Baltimore wholesale markets No 2 red wheat quoted 1.14 1 4 and corn 79 cents. Katharine Baetjer arrives from Baltimore Girls Latin School to spend days with her parents on Fairmont avenue. Francis S Bruyn of New York to stay with aunt Mrs Walter Barr as father Wilson Bruyn is ill. Earl Prince and Mrs Prince visit uncle S G Nepware in Clearbrook. E P Williams of Burnt Factory visits Newcome. Lou Regali and family registered at Hotel Jack. Ruth Smith leaves for Baltimore to visit friends.
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Baltimore
Katharine Baetjer
Girls’ Latin School of
J. George Baetjer
Fairmont Avenue
Francis S. Bruyn
New York
Walter ©. Barr
Ison Bruyn
Earl Prince
Wadesville
Clarke County
S. G. Nepware
Clearbrook
E.P. Williams
Burnt Factory
R. E. Smith
Buffalo
Evans
Nichols Warns of War Risk and Mexican Turmoil
General B W Nichols head of the Virginia Military Institute warned at the auditorium that an American expeditionary force into Mexico could be endangered if Mexican sentiment shifts in Villa's favor. He warned America’s wealth invites conflict and warned of potential war with foreign powers. He cited Germany and Japan could land hundreds of thousands of troops in four weeks. He urged preparedness and noted oceans as troop routes. He also announced a dress parlor move and local notices appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
V.M.L
B. W. Nichols
Virginia Military Institute
Handley Board of Trustees
Nichols
General Nichols
Panama Canal
California
Pacific
Ocean
Japan
Handley Estate Sale Ordered by Executors
Executors of the Handley estate proceed to sell the properties and holdings under legal authority. The action enables distribution of assets to heirs as outlined in the probate order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Handley Estate
Heavy fighting reported on Riga front in World War I
Russian reports say heavy fighting rages at Jacobstadt with liquid fire and gas. Slavs attack west of Jacobstadt and Illux. General Kuropatkin presses to envelop Von Hindenburg to ease Riga and Dvinsk threat. French artillery bombs German positions near Melancourt as troops take a mine crater in the Argonne. Elsewhere, front quiet.
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Star
London
Jacobstadt
Illuxt
Kuropatkine
von Hindenburg
Riga
Dvinsk
Melancourt
Argonne
Baby Girl Dies Soon After Birth
Telegram from Representative H. D. Flood reports the death of his infant daughter in Washington. She lived about 24 hours and was to be named for her mother Mrs. Anna Portner Flood. Remains will be moved to Appomattox Virginia for the funeral and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Flood
Washington
Anna Portner Flood
Appomattox
Bill Carr Too Far Down Town In Night Vision Visit
William Carr known as the Same Old Bill was halted by Officer Noonan while wandering downtown at night. He was arraigned in police court before Magistrate Krebs and fined $12.50, then paid and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carr
Bill
Noonan
Krebs
Five Passenger Touring Car Relisted at RAMSBURG Auto
First class condition touring car with electric lights offered by RAMSBURG AUTO SUPPLY CO. Sold cheap to quick buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
Elbert C Wierman Reported Serious In North Carolina
Elbert C Wierman son of William and Mrs Wierman of Frederick County, once in Winchester auto trade, is said to be in a serious condition in Asheville North Carolina where he has spent months for health reasons his mother left this morning to be with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert C.wierman
William Wierman
Frederick County
Asheville
N. C
Wierman
Winchester
Joseph Wright
Ashville
Dr. J H Lacy Lectures Tonight at Presbyterian Church
Owing to a misunderstanding the sexton failed to open the annex for a meeting by Rev. Dr. J H Lacy. The lecture will be held at 7 30 this evening and is part of a lecture series. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Lacy
King's Daughters to Meet on March 2 at Braddock Street
The King's Daughters announce a meeting with reference to Harry M. Baker at 112 South Braddock Street at 4 o'clock on Saturday afternoon March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters
Harry M. Baker
South Braddock Street
Game Wardens Not to Beused for Prohibition Spy Work
Winchester and Frederick County game wardens face limited, state defined duties. Rumors falsely connect wardens to the prohibition office. Appointments are set by law, with salaries paid from wardens fees, and periods determined by state game wardens. Continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Prohibition
Missouri Voters Stand Behind Wilson Over Preparedness
The Dispatch reports Missouri Republicans and Democrats unite behind President Wilson in the preparedness fight. German voters in St Louis and the southern state vote solidly against Wilson if Roosevelt is not nominated, with Taft’s 1912 edge noted.
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Jefferson City
New York Sun
Missouri
Wilson
Clark
Reed
Stone
Washington
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Taft
Roose
Long Meadows Fire Destroys Historic Home Four Miles From Winchester
A historic stone mansion near Winchester known as Long Meadows, owned by Robert P. Glass, was ruined by fire discovered between 6 and 7 pm. Limited water and no firefighting facilities left only walls and a saved porch. Fire blamed on a defective flue. insurance held at 2000 on the home and 300 on contents with Loudoun Mutual.
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Long Meadows
Glass
Winchester
A. B Richards
Robert P. Glass
Loudoun Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Mary Louise Gilets
Glasa
Cartmell
Shenandoah Valley
Trobert Glass
Iits
Opequon
General Assembly
Valuable Baker houses on Market St
Advertisement notes valuable Baker houses on Market Street available Saturday with details in a full notice elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market St
Orchard and town acreage offered at public auction
20 acre orchard and truck farm with excellent water. 20 acres bearing orchard near city. Be prompt. GooD & Co. real estate and insurance. Baker houses on Market Street for sale at public auction Saturday.
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Conad Letcher
Ariz
Senate
War Department
W. J. Stone
Committee On Foreign Relations
Portland, Oregon
Blas
First Infantry
Portland
Elcentro
Cal
Beil
Wire
Mary Powers
Military Bazar
Clearbrook Services
C. R. Peery’s
Baltimore Grain Markets
H. H. Baker
Call Noonan
Lou Regali
Harrigonburg, Va
Hotel Jack
Ruth Smith
Gen. Nichols
Gountry
America
Pershing
Braddock Street
Market Street
Potts & Son's Grocery
Mintie M. Larrick
Rouss Garage
Board of Trustees
HK. G. Williams
John Handley
Scranton
John Hanliéy
Board of Handley Trustees
Handley Board
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Sando
Orphans’ Court
Lackawanna County
Handley
Appellees
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
William Jessup Hand
William B. Bodine, Jr
Pepper Firm
Robert Y. Conrad
Pepper
F. W. Wheaton
Everett Warren
L. H. Watres
Bill Carr
E. C. Wierman Sir
North Carolina
DR. Lacy
King's Daughters’ Meeting
Velt
R. P. Glass
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