Wilson Sends Last Word to Carranza Government
Washington reports that the United States will not recall troops in Mexico and will press for Carranza's cooperation. Pershing could be ordered to resume operations if needed, with plans to mobilize a larger force and complete intervention if diplomacy fails. Officials expect army funding to pass and warn of possible rapid troop deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilso
Garranza
Mexico
Obregon
United States
Carranza
Gen. Pershing
Washington
General Scott
General Pershing
Rogers
Mexico City
General Obregon
White House
State Department
Handley Library adds wide appeal non fiction titles
The Handley Library has recently added representative non fiction works to its collection. Titles include rearing and how to teach it by Sarah L Arnold, handbook of athletic games by J H Bancroft, book of stars by A F Collins, human behavior by Colvin and Bagley, keeping physically fit by Cromie, and more across history literature and public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah L. Arnold
J. H. Bancroft
Western Union Observes Mothers Day Nationwide
Western Union marks Mothers Day on May 14 with special telegraph blanks carrying the Mothers Day legend. The celebration honors mothers and promotes wearing white carnations as a tribute to all motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
Mother’s Day International Association
Western Union Telegraph Company
Baltimore Markets Prices for Corn Butter and Poultry
Market notes show corn for spot and May at 81 3/4 cents a bushel with cob corn at 4.20. Butter prices: fancy creamery 35, choice creamery 34 1/2. Virginia rolls 24, dairy prints 22. Eggs Virginia and nearby 21. Live poultry lists chickens 11-3 Ibs up at 36 cents, spring 11-4 Ibs 34, hens 19, old roosters 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choice Creamery
Virginia
Seacby
Winchester Chamber Seeks B & O Rail Manager Meeting
A well attended Winchester Chamber of Commerce meeting appointed a committee to meet Baltimore and Ohio Railroad general manager C W Galloway visiting the city. The group aims to present city needs for a favorable agreement and improve service with a new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerces
Winchester
C. W. Galloway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grottoes
W. R. Lucas
White Way
Sugar as fuel drives high US consumption
The Kansas City Post notes rising sugar use in the United States, with per capita intake reaching 89.14 pounds at about 8.5 cents per pound. It contrasts current rates with 18.17 pounds in 50 years and 39 pounds circa 1889, arguing sugar fuels daily activity and rapid civilization across Europe as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Europe
Kansas City Post
Astrologer Raston Lamoille to visit Winchester in May and June
Raston Lamoille astrologer will be at 36 West Water Street Winchester on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during May and June. Also listed are a pony cart with harness and driving horse from E Blair Jheetz, Grove Brothers shoes and millinery, and Rock Oak and Black Oak offerings from Glaize & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Water Street
Winchester
E. Blair
French Hold Positions On Dead Man's Hill In France
Paris reports German forces renewed efforts west of the Meuse to retake Dead Man's Hill positions captured May 10 but failed to dislodge French lines at Avecourt and saw heavy artillery in the Woevre region. Riga attack plan noted by Copenhagen dispatch. Turkish troops at Branigan reinforced for resistance to Russian forces under Grand Duke Nicholas with Von Mackensen in command.
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Copenhagen
Riga
Mesopotamia
Paris
Meuse
Dead Man's Hill
War Department
Avecourt
Woevre
von Mackensen
Telephone firm meeting selects Winchester directors
An adjourned stockholders meeting of the American Union Telephone Company of Virginia held in Winchester elected five directors for one year: Henry M. Tracy L. Baer John T. Knode Oscar K. Kines and Guy E. Twig. EF B. Troupe named local manager to take charge next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Union Telephone Company of Virginia, Incorporated
Winchester
Henry M. Tracy
L. Baer
Cumberland Valley “Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
John T. Knode
Oscar K. Kines
Guy EB. Twig
EF. B. Troupe
Martinsburg
W. Va
Troupe
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
Government Ensilage Yellow Dent and Varieties of Beans
Advertisement notes No 119 Government ensilage yellow dent sweet and popcorn corn. Also lists cow peas and soy beans with over 90 percent germination. Contact H. H. Baker at 46 Piccadilly Street phone 356 for supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Baker
Piccadilly St
Train service restored to Harpers Ferry via Winchester
A conference with Mr C W Galloway of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Virginian Valley business men led to reinstating the early morning train to Harpers Ferry leaving Winchester at about 6 AM. The balance of the schedule remains. business men view this as a repudiation of the December 19 1914 agreement to maintain through specials and a 9:30 AM Harpers Ferry arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Galloway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Virginian Valley
Harpers Ferry
Winchester
Galloway
Baltimore
Confirmation Tonight at Christ Church
Rt. Rev. William Cabell Brown arrived in Winchester to lead confirmation services at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church this evening. This marks his second official visit since ordination two years ago. The class will be examined by Rev. Dr. W. D. Smith and confirmed by Bishop Brown. he will also preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cabell Brown
Diocese of
Virginia
Winchester
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Bishop Brown
Christ Church
W. D. Smith
Brown
Roosevelt signals bid as Hughes challenges Wilson
Washington May 12 Officialdom today conceded the presidential handicap to President Wilson and Supreme Court Justice Hughes while Colonel Roosevelt announced that his hat again is in the ring. The dispatch notes Hughes sentiment gathering as the political contest shapes up in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Hughes
Wilson
Supreme Court
Auction Notice for Household Goods at 25 W Cork Street
Household and kitchen furniture plus canned fruits and preserves to be sold. All goods in excellent order. Auctioneers at 25 West Cork Street. F. M. Anderson listed as contact. Sale location implies local public notice for immediate transfer of items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork Street
F. M. Anderson
Special Mother’s Day Services in Crum Memorial Church
Special Mother's Day services will be held in Crum Memorial Church on Sunday morning with music led by Mrs. Wilbur Gaunt and Miss Frances Pierce. Everyone is invited to attend. Also offered is a bargain Maxwell roadster in good condition from Rouss Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crum Memorial Church
Wilbur Gaunt
Frances Pierce
Evans tobacconist reports safe records and no receipts taken
Mr FE Evans, tobacconist, says his store was broken into early yesterday and tobacco pieces were stolen but he did not take receipts home and always deposits cash in the store safe. He denies any cider or liquid theft from the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Evans
Star
Evans
Cadets Demonstrate Preparedness at Shenandoah Valley Academy Fair
Shenandoah Valley Academy Cadets staged a parade and a preparedness demonstration on City Mall Plaza under Major Lewis. The event drew applause from crowds while local banks hosted balloon giveaways and prize buttons for savings rewards, with cards listing winners and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Academy
City Mall
Fmn
Sunient
Lewis
Merc
Lost-6 Roof Badges Between Monmouth and Braddock
Household roof badges missing between Monmouth and Braddock near Gray and Streit's store. Return to Star office with any information. Ip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Braddock
Gray and Streit’s
Star Office
Asquith Arrives in Dublin to Review Irish Situation
Premier Asquith reached Dublin this morning to inspect Ireland’s conditions after the rebellion. Observers expect martial law to end and civil government to be restored following his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Asquith
Ireland
Stafford ink sale at trustee auction over 75 quarts
A trustee sale of T. T. Wall marks the auction of Stafford's best ink, with over 75 quarts to be sold regardless of cost. The notice signals a public sale under trustee authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford
T.T. Wall
Mother's Day Program at Market Street Church
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School will celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday afternoon with a large attendance expected. Sessions begin at 2 15 p m and a musical program with orchestra follows around 3 p m. Harry Grim will sing a solo titled Mother. The church Sunday school was among the first in the area to observe Mother's Day and invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry Grim
Sunday School
Market Street Church
John Kerr Public School
South Market Street
North Market
Piccadilly
Main
Washington
Cork
Wheat and corn prices at Baltimore wholesale market closing
At the close of the Baltimore wholesale markets at 8 o'clock this afternoon No 2 red wheat was quoted at 1.13 and corn at 55 cents.
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Baltimore
Benefit for Bryarly's Cornet Band at School House
May 16 at Round Hill a benefit event for Bryarly's Cornet Band with good negro comedians admission 10 and 20 cents tickets 2 for 1p 2t等
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill
Bryarly
Mass Democratic Convention in Frederick County
A mass convention will be held on Saturday May 18 at noon by the Democrats of Frederick County to elect delegates to the Roanoke convention. All Democrats should attend. The event takes place at the County Courthouse in this city.
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Frederick County
Roanoke
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Book of Stars
A. F. Collins
Colvin
Bagley
Cromie
M. S. Dimsdale
W. H. Faunce
M. M. Frank
Dame Curtsey
E- H. Glover
Arthur T. Hadley
Marie Bashkertseff
A. D. Hall
the New Public Health
H- Wi. Hill
Laurence
Laurence Hope
Desert
H. H
Bohemia
Thos
Nelson Page
Arthur Pougin
France
Alexander
General Lee
Walter H. Taylor
K. Waliszewski
Jesus the Missionary
Hugh W. White
A. E. Kilkinson
Western Union
W. R. Lucav
Chamber of Commerce
Raston Lamoille—Astrologer
Grove Brothers
Bark
Rock Oak
Black Oak
Glaize & Bro
Dead Wans Hill
Nicholas
H. M. Tracy
American Union
Wire
Maxwell
Rouss
Cadets
Academy Boys
Market St
Baltimore Grain Markets
Vaudeville Entertainment
Frederick
Dr. Lacy
R. ¥. Conrad
N. BD. Cool
City Hall
Citizens’ Band
N. D. Cool
City Public
Stonewall
Cephas Fahnestock
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