Nebraskan Torpedoed Off Fastnet Claims Sheltered Crew
The Nebraskan a 4400 ton American-Hawaiian steamer owned by American-Hawaiian Steamship Co was torpedoed 40 miles southwest of Fastnet while sailing from Liverpool to New York. Captain Green reported water in the hold and crew in lifeboats, with the ship proceeding to Liverpool under its own steam. Distress signals were observed near Kinsale Ireland and officials in Washington expressed shock with details pending.
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Conval General
8Kinner
London
State Department
Admiralty
Nebraskan
Liverpool
America
Kinsale
Ireland
Disteeas
The
Star
New York
American-Hawaiian Steamship Company
Green
Fastnet
American- Hawaiian Steamship Company
Delaware
Skinner
Kinéale
Queenstown
Shenandoah Valley Medical Society Holds Annual Meeting
Forty to fifty physicians from six Shenandoah Valley counties attended the Shenandoah Valley Medical Society meeting at the Handley Library in Winchester. Dr. William P. McGuire presided as president, with specialists Dr. Baetjer and Dr. Stengel presenting papers, including X ray notes and a consultation on the Steck case. A banquet at Hotel Jack followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley Society
Jack
Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley Medical Society
Handley’ Library
Braddock and
Piccadilly Streets
Clarke
Warren
Rockingham
Page
Winchester
Frederick County
McGuire
Valley
Baetjer
Baltimore Grain Markets Report
Spot and May wheat closed in Baltimore this afternoon at 047 1-4 per bushel while corn finished at 91 2 for 2.50. Prices show slight shifts, with demand noted at local trading posts including Miss Wewcome’s.
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Baltimore
Dames to Unveil Cannon at Braddock Ceremonies
Six young Colonial Dames will unveil the Cannon at Braddock day ceremonies tomorrow. Their ages average under seven, chosen for descendants of Virginia founders in the Shenandoah Valley. They include Colleen Hughes Glass Mary Greenway Russell Virginia Tayloe Boyd Judith Braxton McGuire Ellen Fauntleroy Baker Susan Davis Lougheed Carson. The parade line passes near homes of local officials and notable residents as observers view the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Virginia Colony
Shenandoah Valley
Colleen Hughes Glass
Robert McG. Glass
Mary Greenway Russell
Harry K. Russell
Virginia Tayloe Boyd
P. W. Boyd
Judith Braxton McGuire
Hunter McGuire
Ellen Fauntleroy Baker
W. A. Baker
Susan Davis Lougheed Carson
Adam
Mary Spottiswoode Buchanan
Braddock Sash
D. B. Conrad
John Randolph Tucker
Frederick County Resident Badly Injured in Horse Incident
H. P. Boyge, a Frederick county resident, was brought to Winchester by car and taken to Dr. A. C. Swimley on East Piccadilly for treatment after a horse kicked him in the head and face. His injuries were described as serious, though the doctor did not confirm the extent at that hour.
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H. P. Boyge
Frederick County
Winchester
A. C. Swimley
East Piccadilly Street
Confirmation Service At Christ Episcopal Winchester
Visitation by Bishop Brown of the Diocese of Virginia to Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Winchester. The service included confirmation of four young candidates at the chancel rail. Rev. Dr. William D. Smith presided with a vested choir directed by Mrs. H. D. Fuller. Bishop Brown preached on St. Peter from Mark and urged renewed devotion, ending with a brief address on his missionary work in Brazil.
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Vame Cabell Brown
Diocese of Virginia
Congregation of Christ
Episcopal Church of
Winchester
William D. Smith
H. D. Fuller
Bishop Brown
Peter
Mark
St. Peter
Sions
Brown
Brazil
W. D. Smith
Automobile Bargains Offer Five and Four Passenger Cars
W B Huntsberry advertises a five passenger Overland Touring Car for 375 dollars and a four passenger Maxwell Car with a 2 cylinder engine for 135 dollars.
Mrs. Fish Society Leader Dies Suddenly at 60
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, prominent New York society figure, died suddenly at the Glencliff estate. She was 60 and the death was attributed to an attack resembling paralysis, announced by the family.
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the Star
New York
Becker to Be in July Beating Becker to Be in July
Albany May 26 The Court of Appeals set Charles Becker's execution in the electric chair at Sing Sing for the week beginning July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wire To the Star
Albany
Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
Sing Sing
Ryndam Collision Sends Passengers to Cuneo
The ocean liner Ryndam from New York to Rotterdam collided with the Norwegian freighter Joseph J. Cuneo off Nantucket in fog at 4 AM. Ryndam flooded but under control, 78 passengers aboard. The Cuneo reportedly took on most passengers, with several rescued by South Carolina battleship. fleet standby reported. All passengers believed aboard the Cuneo.
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New York
Rotterdam
Wollision
Joseph J. Cuneo
Nantucket Island
Ryndam
von Denhuebel
Ambrose
United States
Navy Yard
Charleston
Maas
South Carolina
Cuneo
Captain Kurtz Is Slightly Better
The many friends of Captain Geo. W. Kurtz will be glad to know that Captain Kurtz spent a good night last night and that his condition is regarded as being improved this afternoon. He is resting quietly and is under the care of his physician. He was taken ill last Saturday at his place of business on Market Street and has been confined to his home on Le Main Street. A large number of his friends have called at his home to inquire for his health.
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Geo. W. Kurtz
Captain Kurtz
Market Street
le Main Street
Winchester People At Frisco Fair
Winchester people figure prominently in Frisco social life during the Expo, attending elaborate dinners at the American Beauty dining room in the Hotel Plaza. Judge and Mrs. A. C. Carson and their children are named among the most active hosts and guests.
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San Francesco
Cal
Winchester
Exposition City
Hotel Plaza
A. C. Carson
Beautiful East-Facing Home for Sale in Winschester VA
Advertises a modern home on South Washington Street facing east with electric lights and gas. Describes a Bott lot, garden, and yard. Property listed by Ww. L. Fultz Real Estate, exclusive agent, at No. 11 and 13 Court Square, Winschester, VA. Price noted as $4,500.
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Washington Street
Ww. L, Fultz
Court Square
Winschester
Women’s Civic League Holds May Meeting at Mandheuy Auditorium
The regular monthly meeting of the Women’s Civic League will be held Friday afternoon May 28 at 4 PM at Mandhéy Auditorium. A large attendance is desired as important business is to be transacted, says the secretary.
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Women’s Civic “League
Mandhéy Auditorium
Social notes from New York visitors at Hotel Jack
Mrs. T. T. Lines and Mrs. J. D. Barton of New York are spending time at Hotel Jack. The piece mentions Mrs. Bartsie of the Glass family in connection with the visit.
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T. T. Lines
J. D. Barton
New York
Hotel Jack
Bartsie Dra
The
Glass Family
Civic League to Attend Washington Place Ceremony
The president of the Women's Civic League Inc announces the league will attend the Colonial Dames of Virginia ceremony unveiling a cannon on Washington Place at Braddock and Cork streets Thursday at 2 p m. Members are urged to attend this civic occasion signed by Nina B Shepard.
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Women's Civic League, Incorporated
League
Colonial Dames of Virginia
Washington Place
Braddock and
Cork Streets
Nina B. Shepard
Sale of Oscar Barr Property at Public Auction
The three story brick building at 160 North Main Street, occupied by T. M. Barr as a grocery, will be sold at public auction in front of the County Court House at 12 o clock on Saturday. Described as one of the most desirable businesses in the city. 25-1p-2t.
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North Main Street
T. M. Barr
County Court House
Mr. Dupuy Improving After Appendicitis Operation
Messages from the Atlanta Hospital report John Dupuy is doing well after an appendicitis operation. His condition is satisfactory and his sister Nan L. Dupuy, a trained nurse, is at his bedside and giving care.
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Atlanta Hospital
Atlanta
John Dupuy
Nan L. Dupuy
Braddock Marker Set for Unveiling in Winchester
The Colonial Dames of Virginia will unveil a brass cannon marking General Braddock s route from Alexandria to Fort Duquesne in 1765. Miss Katherine R Glass led the Winchester Day committee as crowds gather by train and car for a parade led by the Citizens Band.
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General Braddock
Alexandria
Fort Duquesne
Colonial Dames of
Virginia
Katherine R. Glass
Commencement Schedule at Fort Loudoun Seminary
Fort Loudoun Seminary presents a multi day schedule from May 27 to May 30 with ceremonies at the Presbyterian Church and Empire Theater. Events include Rev. J Horace Lacy D D delivering addresses, recitals by George Washington and others, a field day on campus, a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. B F Wilson, and an opera final with art exhibit. Admission is three mornings at 5 cents and two evenings at 10 cents, benefiting the Citizens Band. No presents accepted at the Empire.
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The
Presbyterian Church
J Horace Lacy
D. D. Priday
Empire Theater
Dramatic Club
Fort Loudoun
B. F. Wilson
D. D
George Washington
Citizens’ Band
the Empire
Water and sewer tax deadline notice
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1, 1915, or a five percent penalty will be added. Pipes will be connected. City Treasurer W. T. Barr urges prompt payment.
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W. T. Barr
Seed potatoes for sale and visiting Baltimore family
Seed potatoes Jersey White and Barry Rose for sale at W. Quantz corner Main St and Valley Ave. Charles Wagner and daughter of Baltimore Md are visiting her sister Mrs. Robert Grim on South Main Street.
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Jersey White
Barry Rose
Charles Wagner
Baltimore, Md
Robert Grim
South Main Street
Four Great Conflicts Under Way in European War
London dispatch reports four major fronts in the European war. Italian troops clash with Austrians in Tyrol while Austro German forces press Preemysl. Western front battles rage near Ypres Arras and Lorette hills. Dardanelles operations persist against Turkish fortifications. King Constantine remains extremely weak, per royal physicians.
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the Star
London
Austrian
Tyrol
Ypres
Dardanelles
Alpe Nowiimount
Hallan Artilery
Friuli
Breptna
Carnia
Oeferno
Trenting
Valtnferno
Ralse
Arras
Lorette
Hazebrouck
France
Athens
Royal
Constantine
Plight Troth At Parsonage Here
Mr. George R. Wisecarver of Frederick County and Catherine Marie Shade of Shepherdstown were married at Braddock Street Episcopal Church South by Rev. W. C. Talbert. Wisecarver, a well known Wells farmer, is a prominent local figure while the bride is noted as an attractive county girl.
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George R. Wisecarver
Frederick County
Migs
Catherine
Marie Shade
Christopher Shade
Shepherdstown
Defferson County
W. Va
Braddock Street
M Episcopal Church
W. C. Talbert
Winchester
Seed Corn and Cow Peas Seed Listing
Seed corn cow peas catalog entry listing cowpeas soybeans rape millet and related seeds with notes on bacterialized varieties and broad seed types for agricultural planting.
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Cust
Amerigan-Havana Company
England
Washington
Panama Canal
Skinper
Medigal
Stengel
Thomas W. Steck
Philadelphia
Henry Baetjer
Win‘chester
J. George Baetjer
Robert “Larrick
Marvin Larrick
Red. Cloud
Neb
Ings
Tohn
LER & Bro
Baltimore Grain Markets
Tanama
Gannon
H. P Boyge
W. B. Huntsberry
Ake
Mrs. Fish
Becker
Bie
Wire
iJand
Kurtz
Frisco Fair
Women's Civic League Meeting
Civic League
Sion
John
BRO
Agenta
Ap-2
Evans
Oscar Barr
MR. Dupuy
Cork
West Water Street
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Shenandoah Valley Academy
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