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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1916

Page

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Hughes Concession Expected After Wilson Victory

Formal acknowledgment of President Wilson's win by Charles E Hughes and Republican leaders is anticipated, possibly a telegram of congratulations. Hughes may concede. discussions point to no contest and awaiting official vote tabulation.

The Star New York Wilson Charles E. Hughes Frank H. Hitchcock George W.perkins Hughes Willcox New Hampshire Minnesota Frughes Mr. Hughes Mr. Taft Colonel Roosevelt

Senator Martin Considered for Senate Majority Leader

Washington liberal column notes after Senator Kern’s defeat that supporters push Senator Thomas R. Martin to become Senate majority floor leader. Martin previously served as minority leader from 1910 to 1912 and was not chosen when Democrats won the chamber under Wilson. The western bloc may block him in favor of Illinois Senator Hamilton Lewis if their candidate is favored.

Hughes New “York Charles Evans Hughes New York City Washington Kern Senate Thomas Martin Congress Woodrow Wilson West Hamilton Lewis Illinois Senator Lewis Danville

Rocking Chairs Reported Missing From Porch

James B. Russell appeals for help locating four large rocking chairs taken from his porch on Hallowe'en night asking readers for any information leading to recovery.

Hallowe'en James B. Russell

Revival Begins Here Tomorrow in Winchester

Evangelistic party led by Rev. Luther B. Bridgers and wife with Mr. Quiver W. Stapleton arrive tonight to conduct a Winchester revival. After a successful Braden town Florida meeting, they plan to hold the first service tomorrow afternoon at 8 15 o'clock.

Luther B. Bridgers Quiver W. Stapleton Winchester Bradentown Florida

Man Voted Twice Then Married at Lutheran Parsonage

After voting for Wilson and other candidates, Alger Harry Cogzer of Zepp Shenandoah county wed Miss Maphy A Racey at the Strasburg Lutheran parsonage with Rev. J. W. Link officiating. The groom is a prosperous farmer and landowner.

Wilson Alger Harry Cogzer Zepp Shenandoah County Miss _Maphy A. Racey Strasburg J. W. Link

MEN WANTED AT NATIONAL SILICA WORKS BERKELEY SPRINGS W VA

Help wanted at National Silica Works in Berkeley Springs West Virginia offering $2.25 per day. Positions include 1-3-1p-2w. Additional note about a window tonight.

National Silicia Works Berkeley Springs W. Va Hable’s

Hibbard to sculpt Grant statue for Vicksburg battlefield

Chicago sculptor Frederick C. Hibbard, designer of Winchester Confederate monument, received a telegram commissioning an equestrian General Grant statue for the Vicksburg battlefield. The heroic-size monument, costing thousands, follows his nearby Shenandoah designs and the Bluhloh landmark project by the Daughters of the Confederacy.

Frederick C. Hibbard Chicago Winchester General Grant Vicksburg Hitneis Hibbard

Confederate Monument Unveiling At Winchester

Crowds gather for unveiling at the courthouse square on Wednesday November 15 with Hon. Harry St. George Tucker to deliver the oration. The bronze Confederate soldier stands on a granite base, veiled until the following Wednesday, as a parade of veterans Daughters of the Confederacy officials cadets and students march past. Music by Winchester bands accompanies the ceremonies.

Harry St. George Tucker Frederick C. Hibbard Daughters of the Confederacy Shenandoah Valley Academy Fort Loudoun Seminary Winchester Monfument Commission

Stockman W L Kohn Moves to South Main Street

Mr. W L Kohn the well known stockman long associated with the old Taylor Hotel building has moved to 187 South Main Street.

W.L. Kohn Taylor Hotel South Main Street

Winchester Doctor Dies in Valley Pike Crash

Dr James F Gardner a prominent Capon Bridge physician was killed when his runabout failed to stay right side on the Valley pike near Kernstown causing the car to turn over. Rev Mr Richard escaped with injuries and aided by W Winchester firefighters his body was transported to Winchester.

James F. Gardner Capon Bridie Hampshire County W. Va Valley Turnpike MHS Kernstown Gardner Mr. Richard Wwin Hester W. Boyd South Braddock Street Dr. Gardner Winchester Messrs William H. Gardner Wayhesboro Augusta County Basic City Extract Company John Gardner Joseph Barton Richard

Democrats plan big Winchester victory celebration

Democrats of Winchester and Frederick County plan a monster demonstration in celebration of President Wilson's reelection. A large crowd is expected during the day for ceremonies at the Confederate monument and a proposed tribute to Judge T. W. Harrison, with announcements likely Monday.

Winchester Frederick County President Wheel Wilton Marshall Congress T. W. Harrison Harrison Wilson Andrew Jackson

Vital statistics report highlights Winchester births and deaths

Richmond registrar Dr W A Plecker reports the August vital statistics in Winchester show an unusual condition in births and deaths for the period since 1912. The notice urges citizens to note the figures and calls for attention to the city’s health records.

The Star W. A. Plecker Richmond Bureau of Vital Statistics Virginia State Board of “Health Winchester

Diaz Captures Tehaungepec City

Mexican forces under General Dias have captured Tehauncepec city according to a wireless report received at the government station. Other Diaz forces are operating on the Gulf of Mexico side of the peninsula.

Pensacola Florida Novil Dias Tehauncepec City Diaz Gulft of Mexico

Miss Bessie Ambrose Returns Home After Typhoid Care

Miss Bessié Ambrose has come home to Middletown Virginia after nursing Miss Elsie Snapp who had typhoid fever for eight weeks on South Washington Street. Miss Snapp is now much improved and recovering.

Bessié’ Ambrose Middletown Elsie Snapp South Washington Street Miss Snapp

Mrs Pole Returns From Visit to Hot Springs

Mrs Edgar Pole and her children returned to Hot Springs Virginia this afternoon after visiting at the home of her brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs Hunter H McGuire on West Water street.

Edgar Pole Hot Springs Hunter H. McGuire West Water Street

Smith to Speak on O Henry Monday Evening at Handley

Dr. Alphonso Smith of the University of Virginia will lecture on O Henry at 8 30 Monday night in the City Hall Auditorium. The free talk is part of the Handley foundation series and is expected to draw a large crowd. The biographer discusses Henry’s prison life and his rise to popularity with O Henry works sold widely in the U S and abroad.

Alphonso Smith University of Virginia Henry Handley Dr. Smith Handley Foundation City Hall England Jimmy Valentine O. Henry Columbus New York James Harvard

Confederate Monument Fund Receives Additional Donation

Lucy Russell treasurer of the Confederate Monument Fund acknowledges through The Star today a further contribution of one dollar from Mr. Fred Goss toward the fund.

Mies Lucy Russell Confederate Monument Fund Fred. Goss

Virginia Democrats Send Greetings to President Wilson

A telegram from Virginia State Democratic Committee chairman Roger A. James to President Woodrow Wilson at Shadow Lawn New Jersey expresses pride in his past and confidence in his future and offers best greetings to the distinguished son of Virginia.

New York McCormick Democratic Committee Woodrow Wilson Wilson Roger A. James Virginia State Democratic Committee Shadow Lawn New Jersey Democrats of Virginia

Visitors from Onto Pataskala Ohio Arrive to Visit Relatives

Mrs. 3. D. Coffman of Pataskela Ohio visits her mother Mrs. Mary C. Crisman on East Clifford Street. She travels with Pris Bennette of Licking County Ohio who stays with Mrs. John S. Sloat on South Main Street.

3. D. Coffman Pataskela Ohio Mary C. Crisman East Clfford Street

Lost pocketbook between Berryville and Opequon bridge

A black flat pocketbook containing paper money has been lost between Berryville and Opequon bridge. A reward is offered for its return to the Stat office.

Berryville Opequon Bridge Stat Office

Poland and its heroes in a Polish novel history study

A Handley Library notice reviews a new book titled Children Reared to Be AES by Nemop Plaid the Knight Asiong Nas tions. It discusses Poland's partition history under Russia Prussia and Austria, praising Kosciuszko and wartime loyalty, with notes on the author Helena Modjeska and dedication to a Polish heritage.

Asiong “Nastions Handley Library Attereah Louid Vah Norman Helena Modgeska Ita Russia Prigete Austria Poland Ina Hapsburgs Hohenbollerns Rotanoffs Constantinopts Germany Poliah Ptory Kosciusko University of Warsaw Saeim Artiltery Koselusko America Washington

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