Letters in Winchester Claim German Help for Hughes
A Republican letter campaign in Winchester and Frederick County urges support for John Paul of Harrisonburg for Congress. Logan Fay replies urging voters to back the Democratic ticket citing Peace prosperity and Wilson’s foreign stance, noting German and Italian criticisms of Wilson and Hughes. Taft era duty free goods share cited as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Wilson
Winchester
Frederick County
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Congress
Virginia
Logan R. Fay
Fay
Paul
Republican Party
Chicago
New York City
Taft
Vote for Wilson Against the Black Horse Cavalry
A political appeal urging voters to back Wilson and elect a Democratic House and Senate. The message highlights Wilson as the foil to the Republican Black Horse Cavalry and frames the ticket as a path to Democratic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Black Horse‘ Cavalry
House
Senate
President Wilson Visited Binghamton Enthusiastically
President Wilson made his first stop in Binghamton on his Buffalo trip, greeted by a large crowd. George F. Johnson of Johnson City spoke for Wilson and announced an eight hour day for his plant workers. Twelve thousand Johnson shoe plant workers turned out to cheer the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
N.Y
Wilson
Buffalo
George F. Johnson
Johnson City
N. Y
Johnson Shoe
Fixtures for sale from Charlestown grocery store
Up-to-date fixtures including 3 small show cases a cash register 2 Banzer oil tanks a meat slicer an iron safe a coffee mill a 4 drawer coffee cabinet. Contact J. L. Maphis care B. W. Roderich's store Charlestown W Va by phone or letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Maphis
B. W. Roderich
Charlestown
Aged Man George McCord Dies After Road Crash Recovery
George McCord aged 84, native of Winchester and long resident of Philadelphia, died at 6:10 am at the home of Mr and Mrs John Fuller in Winchester. He survived by three daughters and a son, with funeral services at the Fuller home and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCord
John Fuller
George McCorl
Winchester
Philadelphia
West Water Street
Fuller
McCord
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shenandoah
S Charles McCord
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Robert Ways
Baltimore
Henry Andree
Washington
David Dawson
Sue Son
Hunter McCord
James Jenkins
Fannie Fugitt
Surial
Mount Hebron Ceme
U-53 Returns to German Port After Raid
Berlin reports the German submarine U-53 arrived safely in a German port after sinking five ships in an October 8 raid off the American coast. Two American airmen were killed in an unrelated French aviation accident near Nancy. French troops advance nearer Baupamme as German counterattacks are repulsed.
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Berlin
Paris
Nancy
Services at Opequon by Rev. Dr. Alfred Jones
Rev Dr Alfred Jones of Kernstown will preach at Opequon at 7 PM Friday evening of this week. All are invited to this service. MEN WANTED call at Office Valley Evaporating Co. beled?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Jones
Kernstown
Opequon
Office Valley Evaporating Co. Beled
Monument Fund Receives Donation Acknowledgment
Miss Lucy W. Russell, treasurer of the Confederate monument fund, acknowledges a contribution of $2.50 from Dr. John Boyd of Roanoke Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy W. Russell
Confederate Monument Fund
John’ 0. Boyd
Roanoke
Wanted Fancy Yorks and Ben Davis in storage or on board cars
Notice seeking specific animal types or clothing items described as Fancy Yorks and Ben Davis in storage or on board cars. The requester H. F) Byrd asks to be contacted at once for retrieval or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancy Yorks
Ben Davis
H. F
Byrd
Tipo
Two Children Die of Diphtheria in Renner Family
Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Renner of Lost City West Virginia died within a week from diphtheria. James Evan Renner, seven, died October 22 with symptoms of the disease after suspected group. Jeanette Renner, two, buried the following Sunday with similar illness but no funeral service. Both were cared for in Gravel Springs area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Tannery
Charles Renner
Lost City
W. Va
James Evan Renner
Gravel Springs
Jeanette Renner
Ira ‘Kerns
Arthur Orndorff
Wilsons Federal Reserve Act Secures Elastic Currency
The nation owes its financial freedom to Wilson as his term in office led to the passage of the Federal Reserve Act and the creation of an elastic currency system in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Alexander joins University of Virginia staff as education assistant
Prof Fred M Alexander of Winchester, longtime Cape Charles High School principal, joins the University of Virginia as assistant in the school of education. The October board meeting also notes registrations exceed 1,050 and lists major gifts including 250000 from an anonymous donor and 50000 from Seth Low's will. Additional donations include items from Adams Fellowship, Edgar Allan Poe statue gifts, and various art and journal gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. M. Alexander
Winchester
Cape Charles
University of Virginia
Board of Visitors
Alderman
Alexander
School of Education
University
Moses Ezekiel
Karl Bitter
Louis C. Tiffany
Richard H. Whitehead
Keith Vaudeville Empire Last Half
The last days of the week feature the Keith Vaudeville Empire with six months on the Pacific coast and a new Petticoat Minstrels program. Nine graceful girlies perform high class novelty and dances with songs, plus photoplays. Opening Thursday at 9, new songs Friday, three shows Saturday with admission ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Pacific Coast
W. Boyer
New York
Madnight
Lawful to Keep Liquor On Hand Questioned
Prohibition commissioner J Sidney Peters says a person may possess at home no more than one quart of liquor under the act and the rule will be strictly enforced. He notes prima facie evidence of possession for sale if more than allowed is found, but further guilt depends on second inspection. Local officers will enforce the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sidney Peters
Ion
Peters
Times-Disrated
Prosperity knocks down misrepresentation claims in bank clearings
Bank clearings across 137 communities undermine the assertions of Republican candidate Hughes, reinforcing Prosperity's stance amid an economic shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Farmer Loses 700 Bushels of Wheat in Barn Fire
Staunton Virginia report says a hay barn on J Blackwood Patterson farm near Barterbrook burned recently destroying about 1500 dollars of grain. The loss included 700 bushels of wheat. Crop insurance had lapsed within four days and the fire origin remains a mystery. The blaze began in the morning with no one nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
J. Blackwood Patterson
Barterbrook
Porter House Good Manager at Martinsburg Fruit Exchange
S Porter House of Winchester has managed the Martinsburg WV Fruit Exchange this season with high satisfaction. The Martinsburg Journal notes he left for Pittsburgh Saturday night to finish season details and will return this week, then proceed to Fort Lauderdale to continue fruit work through winter. Next season officials have secured his services, and he will return in August to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Porter
Martinsrg
W. Va
House
Mr. House
Martinsburg Journal
S. Porter House
Pittsburgh
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Exchange
For Sale 2000 Barrels Space in Charlestown Storage
Classified notice offering 2000 barrels space in Robinson's Cold Storage Charlestown. Inquiry directed to 1. F. Byrd. iptf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Charlestown
1. F. Byrd
Iptf
Apple Shipments Remain Heavy From Frederick and Surrounding Counties
Apple shipments from Frederick, Berkeley, Jefferson and nearby counties stay strong at the tail end of the season. Government reports show Winchester market firm with good fruit quality and heavy weekly railroad haulage. Yorke r and Bers prices ranged from 2.50 to 3.00 dollars and 2.26 to 2.50 respectively.
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Frederick
Berkeley
Jefferson
Winchester
Yorker
Revival Continues As Convert Numbers Grow In Opequon
In Opequon Virginia a two week revival led by Mr Harlee extended beyond scheduled close as 38 converts to date join the movement. Attendees describe the event as a local miracle and the greatest religious awakening seen in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opequon
Harlee
Mr. Harlee
Stenographer Wanted for Winchester Office
Stenographer needed from November 15 after resignation. Apply to R Gray Williams in Winchester Virginia for details and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gray Williams
Winchester
Wilsons policy welds the Ameri together
Co-operation and fair dealing establish good feeling and new profitable trade relations with Pan American republics. Farm loan law meets rural credit needs enabling farmers to borrow for long terms at low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
U S Maintains Policy On Submarine Warfare
Washington reports no change in U S policy toward submarine warfare despite the sinking of the British freighters Marina and Rowanmore. Secretary Lansing reiterates firm adherence to pledges and notes no shift since the Sussex note. A revised victims list from London names five Americans believed killed aboard the Martina and notes several survivors including Baltimore women.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Marina
Rowanmore
Lansing
United States
London
Frost
Queenstown
Daniel
Thomas
Wilmington
Del
A. Brown
Roanoke
Georgi Seibury
Feyette
N. C
Mr. Brown
Charlotte
Mr. House
Norfolk
Baltimore
Mel- James
James
Robinson
Jones
Ryan Sinclair
Engley
Hamlin
Hanley Haskey
Hines
Hunt
Pastor Russell Dies On Train Route To New York
Charles Tate Russell known as Pastor Russell and editor of the Watch Tower died yesterday afternoon aboard an Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe train en route from Los Angeles to New York. Hearst disease was given as the cause. He fell ill after leaving Los Angeles and grew worse until the train halted at Pampa Texas. The body was sent to Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tate Russell
Russell
Watch Tower
Itr
Topeka
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
New York
Hearst
Pampa
Texas
Kansas City
Little Girl Dies From Diphtheria In Family Home
Ilda Belle Robinson seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A Robinson died at home on North Main Street after a brief diphtheria illness. Survived by three sisters Helen France and Mary Virginia, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. C Robinson and Mr. Joseph Brown. Funeral at 2 PM at the house with Rev George W Stover, burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Ilda Belle Robinson
Fred. A. Robinson
North Main Street
Helen
France
Mary Virginia Robinson
C. “Robinson
Joseph ” Brown
Orrow
George W Stover
United Brethren Church
Mount, Hebron
Deutschland Arrives Under Convoy After Secret Submarine Voyage
The German merchant Deutschland docked at New London amid secrecy, arriving under convoy after a 9,000 mile voyage through rough seas. Capt. Paul Koenig reported the crew is tired but well, and the cargo valued around $1,000,000 includes possible dyes and chem goods. The Bremen fate remains uncertain as authorities withhold details.
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Star
New London
Conn
Et l Deutschland
United States
Era Forwarding Company
Bremen
Baltimore
Paul Koenig
England
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L.R. Fay
MR. Paul
N. Y. Flocks
Wire
Tery
Baupamme
Lesbouefs
War Office
Sailly
Monument Fund
Chas. Renner
E. T. Cooper
Luther Rudolph
Lebanon Church
Sun
Stanley Himelright
J. Y. Himelright
Akron
Porter House
Apple
U. S
Deutschland
Merchantman Docks
Koenig
Pe ‘Dal
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