Nation ready to send 300000 into Mexico as Scott report awaited
Washington settles into a waiting period as General Scott returns to Washington for a full border report. Officials foresee no action unless a new raid, with Obregon possibly negotiating with Carranza, and War Department plans for a long Mexican campaign including 300000 troops and extensive ammunition and supplies. Contingency measures cover rail and supply readiness.
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Obregon
Carranza
Pershing
Villa
The
Star
Washington
General Scott
Obre- Fon
United States
Mexico City
Mexico ‘City
Arredondo
War Department
Theer
Uder
Rio Grande
Whitle
Quartermaster’s Corps
War
Department
el Paso
Polaris
General Funston
San Antonio
General Pershing
Durango
Virginia Militia Summer Camp Set Near Winchester
The Virginia Militia encampment will be held near Winchester with site and utilities arranged at no cost. The Standley Fund grants Equity Grounds for the camp, and Winchester Council offers free light and water if Winchester is chosen, with Governor Stuart and Adjutant General Sale to select the final location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Virginia Beach
Stuart
Sale
Standley Fund
Equity
Steck
Messrs
Shirley Carter
William B. Ryan
H.C. Sheetz
Handley Board
Virginia
Robert ¥. Conrad
Conrad
Miss Henrietta Price Died After Illness in Winchester
Miss Henrietta Price, longtime Winchester teacher from a prominent local family, died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. She taught privately for years and educated hundreds, leaving a personal loss to many in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Price
Winchester
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Miss Price
A. C. Swimsley
Memorial Hospital
Lfe
Train Restored For Now On Baltimore and Ohio Route
A 1916 conference in Winchester Virginia between Baltimore and Ohio Railroad General Manager Galloway and local businessmen led to a temporary reinstatement of the early morning Shenandoah train. The deal ties continuation to summer timetable performance with potential removal if losses persist. Galloway proposed restoring No 19 and 20 with 20 connecting at Harpers Ferry, plus other through connections to Baltimore Washington Hagerstown and Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galloway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Valley
Mr. Galloway
Shenandoah
Harpers Ferry
Charlestown
Baltimore and Ohio
W. R. Lucas
D. F. Yost
H. F. Byrd
The
Star
Winchester
Baltimore
Washington
Hagerstown
Frederick
British leaders review Dublin troops amid Ireland talks
London May 13. General John Maxwell and Premier Asquith reviewed British troops in Dublin during a visit to confer with Irish authorities. The proceedings were part of ongoing discussions on Irish governance and security.
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London
Dublin
John Maxwell
Asquith
Solemn pledge repudiated by Baltimore and Ohio officials
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company breaks faith with the Was Virginia Valley by not reinstating the through passenger schedule and two trains promised for the revival of service. General Manager Galloway reverses the pledge, offering only the Harpers Ferry train with a buyout clause, while freight gains and valley profits are argued to warrant continued support despite losses.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Virginia
Loway
Galloway
Baltimore
Strasburg Junction
Harpers Ferry
Valley of Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Valley Division
Valley Branch
Valley
Star
Biography of Howell Now in Logal Library
Long article notes the Handley Library holding two volumes on James Russell Lowell. Born 1819, Lowell married twice, admired literary wives, and faced criticism for anti South views. The piece quotes his Atlantic editor letter about not being disheartened by critical articles as bubbles burst. Continued on page 5.
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James Russell Lowell
Handley Library
Browning
George Henry
Lewis
Lowell
the Atlantic
Seed corn and legumes for sale at Baker's
Seed corn cow peas and No 119 Government Ensilage Yellow Dent Sweet and Pop Corn. All varieties of cow peas and soy beans, thoroughly recleaned and over 90 percent germination. H. H. Baker phone 356 46 Be Piccadilly St. ptf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Baker
BE. Piccadilly St
Ptf
U S Recipes for Baby Featured by Government Experts
Government experts publish tested diet lists and recipes for the baby toddler and school child in a valuable Washington Sunday Star article scheduled for May 14 likely detailing nutritious menus and feeding guidance for young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Sunday Star of Tomorrow
Bargain offered on Maxwell roadster at ROUSS GARAGE
Classified note advertises a Maxwell roadster in good condition for quick sale by ROUSS GARAGE, mentioning locations Rock Oak and Black Oak and a dealer named Glaize & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize & Bro
Maxwell
Rouss Garage
Winchester Milling Corp buying wheat for immediate delivery
Farmers take notice Winchester Milling Corporation now buys wheat for immediate delivery and will pay the highest market price spot cash delivered at the mill. Grinding will begin in about ten days I W Tick superintendent Miss Callie Richard recently attended her father J Luther Richard funeral and left for Rockport Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Milling Corporation
I. W. Tick
Callie Richard
Mr. J. Luther Richard
Rockport
Ind
Vaudeville tonight at Round Hill School House
Benefit performance by Bryarly's Cornet Band with good negro comedians. Admission 10 and 20 cents. Show runs from 12 to 1 and 2 to 1.21?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Hill School House
Bryarly
Quality lawn mowers and porch swings offered locally
Local ads promote lawn mowers priced at $3.00 and up from John S. Miller & Bro hardware. Also listed are pony cart and equipment for sale by E. Blair Sheetz. A fortune teller, Gaston Lamoille Astrologer, announces weekly appearances at 36 West Water Street Winchester during May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mllpr & Bro
West Water Street
Winchester
Miller & Bro
Army Bill Reaches Conferees Agreement With Details
Senate and House conferees reach a definite Army Bill accord. Standing army set at 206000 enlisted men with peace strength 175000, federalized national guard 425000, seven year enlistment, formation of training camps, and consideration of government munition manufacture. Additional forces include reserves and various corps. Ratification expected with Monday drafting of final report.
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The
Star
Washington
Mayie
Senate
House
Philippine Scouts
Quartermaster Department
Signal Corps
Medical Corps
National Guard
Hoke Smith
Meuse Front Battles Ignite Across Verdun Area
Paris and Berlin report heavy fighting on the Meuse and Verdun fronts with French attacks on Hill 287 and in the Douaumont region. German efforts near Avecourt and Hill 304 met French resistance. Reports also note two enemy planes down and Russian attempts halted. over 100 Russians captured. A lost key notice ends the item.
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Paris
Meuse
Hill 287
French War Office
Verdun
Douaumont
Avecourt
Eprlin
Verdup
War Office Today
Sback
Righ
Selburg
Balkan Front
Wilson and Hay Endorsed by Democrats
County convention goes on record as favoring reasonable preparedness but opposes policy of militarism. List of delegates and alternates announced, with L. D. Kline as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Kline
Frederick County Democratic Mass Meeting Endorses Wilson and Enlists Support
The Frederick county Democratic mass meeting endorses the Wilson administration and Congressman Hay. It affirms confidence in the President and calls for support of Democratic candidates in the upcoming election. Delegates are instructed to vote as a unit for a Virginia delegation to the National Convention and to back a Woodrow Wilson renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Democratic Executive Committee
Frederick
Woodrow Wilson
James
Hay
Mani
Representa “Ay
Acta Oeick County
Enswesante Party
Virginia
R. A. Lemsbey
A. R. Reinker
William Jobe
Tragic Death of Miss Blanche Hoar by Strychnine Poison
Miss Blanche Hoar aged 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hoar of Middletown big county died about 9 this morning from self administered strychnine poisoning amid severe heartbreak and disillusionment with a disappointed love affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Hoar
Robert Hoar
Middletown
Big County
Auction Sale Notice on May Wednesday at 25 W Cork St
Household and kitchen furniture plus canned fruits and preserves to be sold in excellent condition. Auction location 25 West Cork Street Fr. M. Anderson. May no specific day given.
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Cork St
M. Anderson
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Wilson
Scott
Baltimore’ and Ohio Railroad
Ireland
Connolly
Wire
Howell
Logal Library
City OF Winchester
Tennessee
Dublin Prison
U. S
Vaudeville Entertainment
M. B. Richard
N. Mainstreet
Blair Sheetz
Gaston Lamoille
River Meuse
Verdun Erant
Market St
Millwood
Bunch of Keys
Star Office
Democrais
Roanoke
Pdemocratis
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