Missing Prominent Americans Spark Public Outrage
Alfred G. Vanderbilt Charles Frohman Charles Kleine and Ebert Hubbard are reported missing. The public denounces the government for failing to protect the big liner, while the United States seeks an official Berlin report after Lusitania was struck by two torpedoes without warning and sank within twenty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred G. Vanderblit
Charles Frohman
Charles Kleine
Ebert Hubbard
United States
Berlin
America
Lusitania Sinking Triggers British Debate and U S Cautions
May 8 reports from London and Washington describe widespread shock over the Lusitania disaster with Britain seeking its response in Parliament and U S officials urging caution. News notes warn Americans against traveling on belligerent ships while reflecting on the war's risk to neutral lives.
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Washington
United States
W. J. Stone
Senate Committee On
Germany
England
New York
Liverpool
London
Lusitania
Kinsale Head
Lusitania Sinking Sparks Global Haze and Casualties
News from London and Washington describe the Lusitania disaster with estimates of up to 1500 dead and 634 survivors. Crowds attack Cunard offices seeking news while naval officials work to recover bodies and determine responsibility.
German Sinking of Lusitania Condemned in Speech
A newspaper editorial condemns Germany for the Lusitania sinking and calls it murder and cowardice. It praises Woodrow Wilson and urges accountability, warning that the German nation will face the world’s judgment for American casualties at sea. It ends by noting cooking with R. M. Swimley steel ranges.
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Wiliam
Riumph
England
Lusitania
Woodrow Wilson
William TI
Germany
R. M. Swimley
Reverend Coffar to Preach at Bartonville Church
Rev. Mr. Coffar of Lynchburg Va will preach at 11 am and 8 pm on Sunday May 9 in the Christian Church at Bartonville and will hold services each evening next week at 8 oclock. Mr and Mrs H B Guyer depart for Staunton Va to visit Mrs L R Swimley for the weekend. Arthur Leafe returned from Philadelphia where he has been on business for Lewis Jones Knitting Co. Mrs E B Rodgers of Middletown Va visited town. Mr V Faber of Chicago arrived at Hotel Jack. Mr L B R Fox of Chicago arrived in town on a business trip and is playing at Hotel Evans. Mrs Amandy Grady of the county spent yesterday in town visiting friends.
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Mr. Coffar
Lynchburg
Christian Church
Bartonville
H. B. Guyer
Staunton, Va
L. R. Swimley
Arthur Leafe
Philadelphia
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
E. B. Rodgers
Middletown, Va
L. BR. Fox
Chicago
Evans
Amandy Grady
J W Spillman Laid To Rest In Mount Hebron
Funeral held for James Winton Spillman at his home on East Water street. Members from lodges including Woodmen and Red Men attended alongside family. Rev. Talbert and Rev. Stover led services. burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers named. Son Carson Spillman captains Friendship Fire Company.
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James Winton Spillman
No. 208
East Water Street
W. O. Talbert
Braddock St. Methodist Episcopal Church
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Secret Society
Mount Hebron Cemetery
BE. B. Capper
T. J. Orndorff
Harry Potts
A. H. Jackson
George FP. Norton
M. J. Yost
Messrs
A Franks
Charles Knight
J. T. Brown Byrd Fugit
John Fagitt
William Forney
Improved Order of Red ‘Men
Friendship Fire Company
Carson Spillman
Six Passenger Overland Touring Car for Quick Sale
A six passenger Overland touring car is offered for sale for $375 to a quick buyer. The listing is attributed to W. E. Huntsberry.
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W. EB. Huntsberry
Mother's Day Preached at Market Street Church Event
Tomorrow Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will observe Mother's Day with Rev. H. G. Spencer preaching At 11 a m on A Mother In Israel Mothers receive white carnations A Sunday school program at 2 15 p m Then a 3 o'clock special program and a chorus expansion In the evening Rev Spencer delivers the annual My Neighbor sermon for Shawnee Tribe No 2 Improved Order of Red Men with Red Men seated in front of the pulpit
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
H. G. Spencer
Israel
Field White Yellow and Enailage Corn Listing
H. H. Baker located at 17 Court House Plaza advertises Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn and various corn varieties including Field White Yellow and Enailage Corn in a compact trade listing.
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Stowell’s Evergreen
H. H. Baker
Court- House Plaza
Wedded at the Manse
Mr Lawrence Ritter and Miss Lelia Odessa Mason wed in a Presbyterian Church manse on North Braddock Street in a small intimate ceremony conducted by Rev J H Lacy. The newlyweds will reside with Mrs Hawkins off Fairmont Avenue.
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Mr. Lawrence
Lester Ritter
Lelia Odessa Mason
Presbyterian Church
North Braddock Street
J. H. Lacy
Mrs. Ritter
Iron safe for sale in movement of City Hall
Large iron safe suitable for a big office or corporation in movement. Measures 86 by 27 by 68 inches. Apply to DR, gee oe Chairman, 27-1p-eod-2m, ra oa.
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Gee Oe
Many Representative Women Oppose Ballot In Baltimore View
A Baltimore newspaper prints pro and con views on granting women the vote. The piece discusses the peace conference at The Hague and notes strong public debate with mixed opinions among women leaders and advocates.
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Baltimore
Milady
The
Hague
Echoes of Women Writers in Winchester’s 1841-42 Press
The piece laments lack of female authors in early Winchester papers and praises a rare woman writer George 2M for depth. It recalls political rancor between Whigs and the Winchester Republican, notes the Virginian editorial urging youth to start a charity, and ends with a continuation cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Virginian
Winchester Republican
George
Winchester
Olden Times
Virginian
No News From Will Moffatt
Up to 4 oclock this afternoon no news had been received in Winch ester about whether Will Moffatt a passenger on the Lusitania had been saved. His relatives in Manchester England await word as he was to attend his father's funeral. His brother Harry Moffatt cabled to England for information and awaits news.
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Lusitania
Turner
Winchester
Will Moffatt
Iusitania
Manchester
England
Harry Moffatt
Special price on San Mano High Grade Assorted Chocolates
A special price of 83 cents applies to Tb packages of San Mano High Grade Assorted Chocolates produced by F. Ramacciotti. The offer highlights Wind ay abat s as the maker.
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San Mano
Winday
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