American Troops To Stay In Mexico Reported
Washington reports after a morning conference President Wilson will host another briefing with Generals Scott and Funston and Mexican War Minister Obregon. Secretary Baker indicated a quick follow up and ruled out troop withdrawal, signaling possible real cooperation in future talks with Obregon. In El Paso officials noted a deadlock in talks and a potential path to compromise depends on U.S. decisions.
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Mexico
Scott, Funston
Obregon
Washington
War Department
United States
Scott
Baker
Sug
Villa Hunt
Meixcan
Funston
EL Paso
General Scott
General Obregon
Wheat Jumping in Chicago Pit
Wet weather in the northwest and forecasts of continued rain pushed wheat higher at the opening of the Board of Trade. May rose from 1.15 12 to 1.16 34, up from Saturday’s close of 1.12 78, helped by Berlin cables on the German American controversy.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Berlin
Air Pump Breaks Delays Baltimore and Ohio Train No 95
A B&O southbound train from Brunswick carrying mail and fast freight to Winchester was delayed after an air pump failed near Summit Point. An alternate engine and a postal passenger car were rushed to Strasburg, while crews were moved to the chatter place. A similar incident happened last Saturday at the same site, delaying arrival to Winchester until about 11.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Winchester
Summit Point
Strasburg
New Pastor Installed at Local Reformed Church
Rev. T. K. Cromer returned from Lovettsville Virginia where he officiated yesterday at the installation of Rev. E. W. Stonebraker as pastor. Stonebraker recently accepted a call from the Lovettsville congregation to serve at the Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Cromer
Centenary Reformed Church
Lovettsville
Loudoun County
E. W. Stonepraker
Reformed Church
Stonebraker
Congrer
Paulding Dead Brother 16 Held After Shooting
Frank B. Paulding died in a Martinsburg hospital after being shot in the abdomen and right lung following a quarrel in the Paulding stable. John T. Paulding Jr. was served with a warrant in jail charging the shooting. The 25 year old artist was unmarried and the son of a prominent retired businessman. his 23 year old brother was said to be morbid over parental favoritism.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Frank B. Paulding
Paulding
John T. Paulding Jr
John T. Paulding
School of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Chautauqua Opens At Empire Theater
The Winchester Chautauqua season began this afternoon at the Empire Theater under favorable auspices and runs through next Sunday. Afternoon shows start at 3 o clock and evening performances at 8 o clock. Dr I A Downey superintendent arrives for the week at Hotel Evans and represents the Chau tauqua Association. The Bijou Singers performed today and will open tonight followed by Dr P J MacCorry at 8 45 delivering an illustrated lecture on The Beautiful Story about the life and labors of Christ.
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Winchester
P.J. MacCorry
Christ
German reply on submarine note delayed in Berlin
Washington officials voiced uncertainty as Ambassador Gerard gh remained silent on Berlin talks with the Emperor. German delays push submarine warfare reply past the week, dimming earlier optimism about negotiations.
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Washington
Gerard
Berlin
Germany
Emperor William
Army Headquarters
Presbyterian Church Sells North Braddock Property
The Presbyterian congregation confirmed the sale of the North Braddock Street home of the late Rev. Dr. James R. Graham to Dr. A C Swimley. Trustees were directed to deed the property to him. Swimley plans work crews on the brick dwelling and a rear building, with him and Mrs. Swimley to occupy the home after improvements and the office moving next fall.
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The
Presbyterian Church
North Braddock Street
James R. Graham
A. C. Swimley
Swimley
W. L. Fultz
Dr. Graham
Winchester
Evie Graham
Tr Swimley
West Piccadilly Street
Von der Goltz Credited With Fall of Kut El Amara
Dutch and German papers attribute the fall of Kut El Amara to preparations by the late Field Marshal Baron von Der Goltz who died at the Turkish headquarters on April 19. Berlin dispatch says his efforts enabled the surrender, called the heaviest blow England has suffered.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Kut-[El-Amara
Berlin
Baron von der Goltz
For Sale Pony Runabout Harness and Tack
For sale a pony runabout harness saddle and bridle. Contact Harry Jack with posted ad reference 4-29-1p-3t for purchaser inquiries.
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Harry Jack
Shenandoah Valley Academy Reopens As Cadets Return Home
The Shenandoah Valley Academy reopened this afternoon after Easter break as nearly all cadets reported back. Many cadets who spent vacation with relatives in other states arrived at noon and were greeted at the railroad stations by peers who had arrived earlier in the day. May 12 Ira K. Gruver Reliance Iowa notes livestock and farm goods including horses cattle hogs implements oats and more.
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Shenandoah Valley Academy
Ira K. Gruver
Reliancé
Fighting on Verdun Front Shows Violent Assaults
On the Verdun front fierce fighting continues with heavy bombardment of the Dead Man's Hill position held by French troops. British officers are reported captured as Turkish forces press a violent assault and additional ships are dispatched to the area.
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Verdun Front
Fighting at Verdun intensifies amid German attacks
Paris reports a night of renewed German assaults on Verdun with French repulses. German gains at Du Mieres were brief. Dead Man's Hill saw a French counterattack that halted the enemy. London notes sinks of City of Lucknow Mod and Blessing. Berlin cites air bombardment north of Dead Man's Hill as unchanged overall. Constantinople lists British and Indian officers captured in Mesopotamia, Townshend allowed to keep his sword.
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Paris
Verdun
Dumieres
Meuse
Dead Man's Hill
London
City of
Lucknow
Admir
Mod
Christiana
Berlin
German War Office
Dead Man’s Hill
West Front
Constantinople
Turkish War Office
Mesopotamia
Townshend
Wilson and Party At Harpers Ferry
President Wilson motored to Harpers Ferry West Virginia on Saturday and dined overlooking the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. He was accompanied by Mrs Wilson Miss Helen Woodrow Benes and five Secret Service men. The visit echoed a prior inn stop before their marriage and drew many recognitions as the car passed through town.
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Wilson
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Potomac
Shenandoah Rivers
Helen Wooodrow Benes
Secret Service
Taxpayers must settle capitation taxes by May 6 1916
Voters desiring to vote in the Presidential election in November must pay their capitation tax for the year 1915 on or before May 6, 1916, also their 1913 and 1914 capitation tax if unpaid. W. T. Barr, Treasurer, City of Winchester. R. McCann, Treasurer, County of Frederick. 5-1-1p-eed.
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W. T. Barr
Labor Unrest Hits Industries Across the Nation
Reports show 75,000 New York garment workers strike for higher wages and better conditions while New York marine engineers and firemen also strike. Nationwide 400,000 railroad workers seek an eight hour day and 3,000 Pittsburgh car workers halt streetcar service. Coal miners in the anthracite region reach a tentative agreement but Westinghouse workers in Pittsburgh demand more pay. Washington Pennsylvania streetcar lines halt as workers strike for higher wages.
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Sme Toa
New York City
New York Marine Engineers
Pittsburgh
Funeral Services For Robt. Henry
The funeral of the late Mr. Robert W. Henry oldest resident of Winchester died Friday from infirmities of age. Services were at 3 pm from his East Cecile street home with Rev H G Spencer of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Grim Edward Grim Charles Parish John Rosenberger Lee Boxwell and George Newlin.
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Robert W. Henry
Winchester
East Cecile Street
H. G. Spencer
Markettreet Methodist Episcopal Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
David and
Edward Grim
Charles W. Parish
John W. Rosenberger
Lee Boxwell
George Newlin
For Sale Pony and Runabout in Berryville VA
For sale pony three years old and runabout bred mare. Father standard bred trotter, mother thoroughbred pony. Phone 12 J. A. Byrd Berryville Va.
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Throrough
J. A. H. Byrd
Berryville, Va
Burn Smudge Pots In Apple Orchards Near Mount Jackson
Upper Shenandoah Valley fruit growers used coal oil smudge pots in orchards for a week to fend off frost. Three frosts in a row kept growers anxious. Turkey Knob Orchard Company near Mount Jackson burned pots nightly. Apples likely safe. peaches and cherries may have suffered some damage on lowlands.
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Shenandoah Valley
Turkey Knob Orchard Company
Mount Jackson
Rebellion Crushed in Ireland as Rebels Surrender
Troops with artillery and machine guns moved toward Wexford district where rebels refused to surrender. Dublin suffers food shortages amid rail impairments and suspected German submarine filibusters. Nearly 1,000 rebels, including many women, are captured. several British officers reportedly shot. leaders surrender to British authorities.
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Dublin
Wexford
Local Youth Fined for Refusing to Pay Auto Hire
William Santemyer of Strasburg was arraigned before Magistrate Krebs on a charge of hiring a car from A. E. Derminer and refusing payment. He admitted driving a party to Woodstock and back last night. The magistrate fined him 25 dollars plus 26.50 in costs and warned of 20 days in jail as alternative. He is held in the lock-up until the fine is paid.
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William Santemyer
Strasburg
Krebs
A. E. Derminer
North Braddock Street
Santemyer
Woodstock
Notice to Persons Requiring Licenses in 1916
Richmond authorities delay in printing prevents issuing licenses for 1916. Interrogatories will be distributed when blanks arrive. Merchants urged to have necessary data ready so interrogatories can be returned promptly. J. L. Maphis, Commissioner Revenue.
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Richmond
J. L. Maphis
Commissioner Revenue
Thoroughbred 8S. C. W. Leghorns Sellout Notice
Thoroughbred 8S. C. W. Leghorns Cyphers Strain bred today priced 10c each or 100 per 100. Orders filled in rotation with limited supply. Contact E. C. Brumback Middletown Va 4-29-1p-71. Also notes Henry B. Gilpin of Baltimore visiting Clarke county and Sedden Lacy returning from Washington.
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C. W
Seed Catalog Item List Lacks Clear Event
Seed potatoes, corn, cow peas, soy beans listed with H. H. Baker as seller and address 46 E. S-1-1p-41, Piccadilly Street.
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H. H. Baker
Piccadilly Street
Little Boy Fractures Arm in Toy Sulky Accident
Leonard Mason son of Mr and Mrs Turner Ashby Mason living at Market and Cork streets fractured his arm this morning after falling from a toy sulky while playing with other children. Dr C R Anderson set the bone and the boy showed great courage. Mrs John A Henry of Morgantown WV visiting for the funeral of her father in law, Robert W Henry, will likely stay several days visiting friends before returning home.
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Leonard Mason
Turner Ashby~ Mason
Market
Cork Streets
C. R. Anderson
John A. Henry
Morgantown
W. Va
Robert W. Henry
Johan B. Tabb Taken By Death
John Baker Tatsh, a former resident of Jefferson county, died on Thursday in Parkersburg where he had lived 25 years. Tabb was about 60 and survived by a widow, a son and a daughter. A sister, Mrs. John Hall of Charlestown, is named. He was related to H. Fr. Tabb of Winchester and known in this section.
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John Baker Tatsh
Jefferson County
Parkersburg
Tabb
Stephenson
John Hall
Charlestown
H. Fr. Tabb
Winchester
Militia Officers to Attend Virginia Camp in Roanoke
Roanoke is chosen for the annual Virginia militia officers training camp to begin May 29 and run for one week. Capt Robert Y. Conrad Lieuts Fred S Anderson and Robert T Barton Jr from Winchester attend with Capt Arthur M Shipp US Army inspector instructor directing the course alongside four army officers. Officers will study tactical walks strategy military administration paperwork and first aid to the injured.
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Roanoke
Virginia Militia
Robert Y. Conrad
Fred. S. Anderson
Robert T. Barton, Jr
Second
Virginia Regiment
Winchester
Infantry
Signal Corps
Arthur M. Shipp
United States Army
Virginia Volunteers
Carrier Pigeons Released From Washington Shipment
Four crates and two baskets of carrier pigeons were released Saturday by Luther Gore of the Wells Fargo Express Company. The birds circled briefly then set course for Washington and some reached home in under two hours.
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W.F. Dismer
Washington
Luther Gore
Wellsi Fargo Express Company
Trustee Sale at T. T. Wall’s Paper Store
A notice announces a trustee sale at T. T. Wall’s writing paper shop. Readable text urges buyers to act quickly before the sale ends. The event details and exact time are partially obscured.
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T. T. Wall
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Obre
Gon
Lansing
Gested
Empire Theater
Reer
Eenee
von der Goltz
Vossiche Zeitung
Kutt El-Amara
England
S. VY. Academy
Treas
R. M'Cann
County of Frederick
Robt
Henry
Ireland
Kingston
London Chronicle
James
College of Surgeons
British War Office
War Office
General Maxwell
Middletown
Henry B. Gilpin
Baltimore
Clarke County
Sedden Lacy
Johan B
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