Churchill and the British Navy At the Lusitania Crisis
The piece criticizes Winston Churchill as first lord of the admiralty for failing to provide a convoy for the Lusitania. It argues Churchill mismanaged destroyers, undervalued the enemy at the Dardanelles, and faced calls to resign. It contrasts Churchill with Lord Fisher and notes public doubt about naval leadership.
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Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Charles Beresford
Churchill
Nt “Ha
Lusitania
Dardanelles
Antwerp
Lord Fisher
Navy
Farragut
British public and navy praised while war woes ignored
A Boston Transcript observation notes policymakers concentrate naval precautions in narrow waters to enable army reinforcements. It laments the British public and navy sharing self satisfied views and failing to gauge the war proportionally.
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Boston Transcript
Grandfather farmers and the rise of small scale farming
A reprint notes that earlier farmers used simple gear such as plows harrows wagons and scythes yet produced abundant crops. It recalls tenants who began with little capital and later owned valuable farms once rented land.
Unckly Believes Without Distress in Relief Claim
A fragmented note describes congestion and stomach distress treated with a flaxative herb mix and Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin sold in drug stores. It claims quick relief overnight and references a trial obtained.
Whitacre Breviter Weekend Social and School Fair
In Whitacre Virginia on May 19 a social visit included Elder B. W. Power and family, plus several Whitacre and nearby residents. A Bloomery guest joined Mrs. Howard Whitacre for a weekend stay. Thirty seven local schoolchildren attended a Winchester school fair the prior Friday. Retha Kimble returned from a four day visit with Edith and Vallie Place near Cross Junction. The Methodist Church plans annual children’s day service the third Sunday in June at 7 30 p m.
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Whitacre
J. W. Brannon
B. W. Power
Fannie Sowers
Mayme
Deal
Mabel Whitacre
Lester Dailey
Ra Liston
Sperry Reynolds
Fred
Norman J and
Noble Whitacre
Maggie Leith
Bloomery
W. Va
Howard Whitacre
Winchester
Retha Kimble
Edith
Vallie Place
Lot
Cross Junction
Mount Williams Briefs From Mount Williams Va May 19
Mount Williams notes Mr Martin Williams improving after a period of illness Mrs Leah Frye returns home from Mr T M Goods Mrs F R Foster Mr Marshall and Mr J B Snapp return from a West Virginia trip Mrs Johnson Dyke improves under Dr Anderson Rev Mr Schneider to speak at St John s Church Sunday morning after Sunday school Milton Williams has been working for Mr Adams at nearby adenine family movie
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Mount Williams
Martin ‘Williams
Leah Frye
T. M. Good
Schneider
St. John’s Church
Milton Williams
Adams
Neathere
Torrytown Social Notes From May Events
Mr and Mrs Dernard Busey and daughter Katharine from Inwood visited Henry Busey’s home. Josephine Morgan returned from Winchester Aunt Mrs William Swimley’s. Gold Cockrell and Mrs Lid sie Braithwaite from Inwood visited David Hott.
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Torrytown
W. Va
Dernard Busey
Katharine
Inwood
W.va
Henry
Josephine Morgan
William Swimley
Winchester
Gold Cockrell
Lidsie Braithwaite
David Hott
Harry Busey
Meral
Margaret
Marshall McDonald
Turner Sencindiver
The Lusitania Victim Presents The Conspiracy
The Washington Sunday Star on May 23 features Justus Miles Forman’s unusual tale The Conspiracy. Forman, who perished aboard the Lusitania, is noted for this story appearing in the issue.
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Big Story
Justus Miles Forman
Lusitania
Washington Sunday Star
W C T U Meeting Postponed to May 20
The W C T U convenes Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock with plans announced for the meeting. Members are urged to attend and participate in the program and discussions.
Insurance Men Plan New Virginia Agent Licensing System
A proposed system requires life insurance agents to disclose full personal information when applying for licenses in Virginia. Backed by the national conference of Insurance Commissioners and approved by the Richmond Association of Life Underwriters, the plan aims to raise standards. If successful, it may later cover casualty and fire lines. Implementing date is set for July 15, pending Commissioner Button's actions.
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Virginia
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Richmond Association of Life Under‘writers
Neil Sills
T. Garnett Tabb
Colonel Button
Button
Candidates for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District
A set of notices from multiple candidates including AVA LONDO RNDOFF and C BRANNON and UTHER R BAKER announcing candidacy for Commissioner of Revenue Northern District Frederick County and urging voter support from Stonewall and Gaines Districts with pledge to perform duties to best ability if elected.
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Northern District
Stonewall
Gaines
Col Harvey Praises Wilson Amid War Worries
Col George Harvey magazine editor praises President Wilson for handling Germany after the Lusitania sinking. He predicts no war with Germany and notes Wilson’s rising popularity while acknowledging limited economic recovery and a wartime munitions boost. He visits Washington for recreation.
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Wilson
Germany
George Harvey
Harvey
Washington
Colonel Harvey
Har
Captain Jennings Dead In Lynchburg
Captain Tipton Jennings longtime Lynchburg representative in the House of Delegates died after a long illness at age seventy four. He served in the Eleventh Virginia Infantry during the war and was twice wounded. He was active in church and Masonic circles and is survived by his wife a son Arthur Jennings of Lynchburg a daughter Mrs B John Allison Lawton of Charleston S C two brothers E H Jennings of Charleston and William 8 Tethings of Saltville and a Mrs Me B Petre of Lake Charles La
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Lynchburg
Tipton Jennings
House of Delegates
Eleventh
Virginia Infantry
Arthur Jennings
John Allison Lawton
Charleston
E. H. Jennings
William
Saltville
Me B
Petre
Lake Charles
Candidate announces bid for Southern District Revenue post
Isaiah C. Roe and W. Shi announce candidacies for the Revenue office in the Southern District of the county. They state readiness to fulfill duties faithfully if elected, subject to Democratic primary actions.
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Lise
Appointment Announcement for Herbert H. Shull
In the Frederick County district an election marks KG elected I will faithfully perform the duties of that office. Herbert H. Shull is named in the record as the appointed official ready to serve with commitment.
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Neveate
Frederick County
Herbert H. Shull
Russell Cather Seeks Commonwealth Attorney Nomination 1915
Candidate T Russell Cather pledges utmost effort for efficient administration if elected as Commonwealth Attorney for the Commonwealth’s record in 1915.
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Commonwealth
T. Russell Cather
Candidate for House of Delegates announces re election bid
A Democratic candidate announces intent to seek reelection to the House of Delegates subject to the party action. Boyd R. appears as endorsing or tied to the filing, with the filing party name JStor details uncertain.
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House of Deltes
John M. ST
House of Delegates
Boyd R. Ae
Re-election bid for County Treasurer August 3 1915
The candidate seeks renomination for County Treasurer in the Democratic Primary set for August 3 1915. He notes continued support from R. S. Smith and respectfully appeals for all qualified voters to back his campaign.
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R. S. Smith
Frederick County Sheriff and Supervisor Candidates Announced
Democratic contenders from Back Creek District announce for Sheriff Frederick County and for the Board of Supervisors. F D Good and J T McIlwee declare candidacies subject to the Democratic primary and pledge to fulfill duties and serve county interests. Pannett also submits a candidacy for sheriff, inviting party support.
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Frederick County
Mary
Pannett
Board of Supervisors
Back Creek
Suisor
Seventof Or
Seigng
Frederick
J. T. McIlwee
Candidacy Announcement for State Senate District
A candidate announces intention to seek a State Senate seat representing Winchester, the surrounding counties, the City of Octad, and Shenandoah. The pledge promises efficient administration, impartial service, and actions free of partisan influence.
Cabinet shakeup and naval praise cloud wartime crisis
The article details cabinet departures including Lord Reading Lord Chamberlain and Sir John Simon. It notes Lord Fisher and Mr Churchill as pivotal amid crisis with editorials praising their roles while warnings about breaking national unity loom. It cites editorials from The Globe The Pall Mall Gazette and The Westminster Gazette.
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Austin Chamberlain
Lord Reading
John Simon
F. EB. Smith
Lord Derby
Garvin
Haldane
Béauchamp
Lucas
Lewis’ Harcourt
Augustine Birrell
the Globe
Lord Fisher
Churchill
Lord Kitchener
Pall. Mall Gazette
Westminster Gazette
In memory of Fannie Webb
Memorial note honoring Fannie Webb who died eight years ago today expresses love and remembrance from her daughter Annie in a brief family obituary notice.
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Fannie Webb
Annie
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