Nebraskan Sinking Mystery Deepens Amid War News
May 1 dispatches report the Nebraskan damage likely from a mine or torpedo with officials awaiting definitive findings. British cabinet actions, Turkey's separate peace moves, and Italian command changes fill a day of war updates along with Zeppelin raids on English towns.
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Turkey
Bald
Porces
Washington
State Department
Ambassador Page
Skinner
London
Frost
Queenstown
Pondon
Cea
Kaiser To Uphold Submarine Policy
Amsterdam May 27 German plans to instruct submarine commanders to avoid neutrals while maintaining the submarine policy. The forthcoming German note to Washington will be friendly, showing a willingness to meet America halfway and explaining the position on torpedoing ships like the Lusitania.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Lusitania
Washington
America
Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June First 1915
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1915 or a five percent penalty will be added and pipes disconnected. City Treasurer W T Barr urges prompt payment.
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W. T. Barr
Opening of the New Air Dome Saturday Night
The greatest event of the season marks the debut of the New Air Dome next Saturday night. Preparations are complete for its first show as the city awaits a crowd of attendees. Meet friends at the Airdome for a night of entertainment.
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Airdome
Engaged Couple Hits Sawdust Trail in Paterson Farewell
After his Paterson campaign end Billy Sunday returned to Philadelphia for a farewell at Bethany Church urging many to “hit the sawdust trail.” Among those going forward were Marie Louise Wanamaker and Gurney Mann. Their engagement had been announced weeks earlier.
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Paterson
N. J
Billy Sunday
Philadelphia
Bethany ‘Church
Marie Louise Wanamaker
Ter of
Rodman
Wanamaker
Er Finance
Gurney Mann
Om, Dd
Beverly
Premiums for Best Bundle of Alfalfa at Winchester Fair
The Winchester Fair Association announces premiums this year for the best single bundle of alfalfa the best lot of bundles showing a season's growth the best bale or best collection of bales from each cutting. Farmers are urged to exhibit six inch bundles and cooperate to make alfalfa a fair feature this September.
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Fair Association
Co. B. Koontz
Farmers’ Bureau
Noted Specialist Examines Capt Kurtz in Winchester
Dr Alfred Stengel a renowned Philadelphia specialist examined Capt George W Kurtz at his South Main street home yesterday afternoon after attending Shenandoah Valley Medical Society in Winchester. Stengel reported Kurtz in very good general condition and improving though still ill. Drs W A Bell and P W Boyd were present.
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Alfred Stengel
Philadelphia
Shenandoah Valley Medical Society
Winchester
George W. Kurtz
South Main Street
Stengel
Kurtz
Alumni Banquet Signals Fort Loudoun Seminary Finals at Winchester Inn
The Fort Loudoun Seminary annual alumni banquet was held last night at the Winchester Inn marking the start of finals. A special menu was prepared under Proprietor Perkins and the banquet hall was decorated with flowers. Diplomas will be delivered to graduates and an oration given this evening at 8 by Rev. Dr. J. Horace Lacy at the Presbyterian Church.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Winchester Inn
Perkins
Presbyterian Church
J. Horace Lacy
The
Empire
Tomor
Unseasonably chilly May in Winchester area
Residents report unusually cold conditions in Winchester and surrounding areas today. The thermometer dropped overnight but did not reach freezing, though a light frost may have occurred if not for persistent winds.
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Winchester
Meade
Enjoyable Dance At Hotel Jack In Winchester
A dance event last night in the dining room of Hotel Jack entertained many guests from Winchester and surrounding towns. Music by a Winchester musician accompanied dancing from 10:30 PM to 1:00 AM with plans announced for a series of dances this summer.
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Jack
Winchester
Beautiful modern home for sale on South Washington street
Real estate notice advertises a beautiful modern home facing east on a 60-sty lot in Winchester Virginia with yard and garden for 4500 dollars. W L Fultz, Real Estate Exclusively, offices at Court Square. 25-1p-3t.
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Washington Street
W. L. Fultz
Court Square
Winchester
Braddock Camp Marker Unveiled in Alexandria
A monument marking Braddock's 1755 expedition site near Fort Duquesne was unveiled in Alexandria by the Society of the Colonial Dames of Virginia. Daughters of the American Revolution and patriotic groups from Virginia, DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania attended. An old British cannon and cobblestones from historic streets form the monument base.
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Edward Braddock
Virginia
George Washington
Fort Duquesne
Pittsburgh
Alexandria
Society of the Colonial Dames of
Society of Colonial Dames
Daughters of the American Revolution
District of Columbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Seed dealer H. H. Baker at Court House Plaza
Readable ad notes Groit cow peas and other seeds including soy beans rape millet and more. Located at Court House Plaza with contact implied.
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H. H. Baker
Court House Plaza
Automobile Bargains Offer Touring Car and Maxwell
Five passenger Overland touring car advertised at 375 dollars and a four passenger Maxwell car with four cylinders priced at 125 dollars. The ad lists W H Huntsberry as contact and mentions an opened swimming pool at Swhmibing Pool with end of day advertising.
Jury 15 Shown Scene Of Wreck On Valley Pike
First day of the second trial for a $10 000 damage suit by James V Crowder's administratrix against Valley Turnpike Company opened with a field trip to the wreck site near Tenth Legion. Witnesses testified on speed and stopping distance as tests were run down the hill at about fifteen miles per hour.
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Valley Pike
James V. Crowder
Dark
Crowder
Joseph Gullie
Washington
Valley Turnpike Company
Seed Potatoes Jersey White and Barry Rose for Sale
Seed potatoes Jersey White and Barry Rose offered by F. W. Quantz at the corner of Main Street and Valley Avenue. Price listed as $2.50 per unit with a note showing a 61.98 amount at Newcome's.
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Jersey White
Barry Rose
F. W. Quantz
Main St
Valley Ave
IHS Newcome’s
Virginia Honors John Warwick Daniel with Lynchburg Monument
Lynchburg paused all business to unveil a bronze likeness of John Warwick Daniel, titled the Lame Lion of Lynchburg. The Daniel Monument Square pedestal rests on Bayview marble, funded by public subscriptions and crafted in Rome by Sir Moses Ezekiel. The parade included Lynchburg Danville Radford and Pulaski units. Gov. Stuart and Maj. Martin led the procession.
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Lynchburg
John Warwick Daniel
Bayview
Daniel
Rome
Moses Ezekiel
Stuart
Dante and
William M
University of Viral
John
Warwick Daniel
Little Mildred K. Daniél
John ‘Warwick Daniel
Goldier
Army of
Northern
Virginia
United States
Fort Loudoun Seminary Commencement Schedule and Events
The Fort Loudoun Seminary calendar runs May 27 to 29 with diplomas, recitals, a field day, and a Baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian Church. May 27 8.00 p m diploma delivery, May 28 recitals at Empire Theater, May 29 field day and plays, May 30 Baccalaureate at 11.00 a m. Five Empire Theater recitals and an art exhibit accompany the events. Admission 5 and 10 cents for mornings and evenings respectively. Benefit for Citizens Band. no presents at Empire. The shoe stock auction notes a local dealer buying a deceased merchant’s inventory.
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Presbyterian Church
Horace Lacy
D. D
Empire Theater
Dramatic Club
Fort Loudoun
The
B.F. Wilson
George Washington
Fort Lousdoun
Citizens’ Band
the Empire
Winchester Braddock Cannon Dedication Marks Historic Trail
Winchester hosts a ceremonial cannon dedication on Braddock Street near the Washington Headquarters site. The event honors Major General Braddock’s 1766 march from Alexandria to Port Duquesne. Colonial Dames of America and local attendees witness flags, inscriptions, and a safeguarded foundation crafted by George W. Haines and son.
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United States of America
Virginia
Winchester
Colonial Dames of America
Braddock Street
Washington Headquarters
Braddock and
Corkstreate
R Edward Braddock
Alexandria
Port Duquesne
Pittsburgh
Fternoon
George W. Haines
R. Haines
Cumberland
Braddock
City Hall
Common Council
Messrs
Robert & Gray
A. T. Jones
Shirley Carter
Washington Place
Vite
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Sweden
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Austria
Piazenza
Vienna
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Trieste
Gerard
Paris
Ludwigshaven
Rhine
Southend-On-The-Sea
Kaiser
Miss Wanamaker
Mr. Mann
Ings
Milada & Bro
Winchester Fair Association
Capt
United States Weather Bureau
Marke
Mexandria
Apti
Gues
Huntsberry
Trix
Valley Turnpike
Pany
Harri
F. W. Oakes
Henry M. Henkel
J. R. Brennaman
C. B. Richcreek
J. H. Rhodes
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Senger
A. M. Early
A. G. Tutwiler
Peter §. Suter
A. M White
J. T. Scott
Mno. W. Daniel
Geo. W. Histes
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Robert Y. Conrad
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