Tabernacle Erected for Evangelistic Services Opens in Winchester
Volunteers worked overnight to finish a large tabernacle on North Kent street for union evangelistic meetings led by Rev. Luther B. Bridgers. Attendance drew hundreds from rural areas with services at 2.30 pm and evening sermons on repentance. Beginning tonight a section will be set aside for colored attendees. organizers report strong support and a $240 offering yesterday.
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Lelee Sonce Knitting Company
North Kent Street
Union
Tabernacle
Winchester
Kent’ Street
Luther B. Bridgers
Jesus Christ
Evangelist
I. N. Good
Howard Shockey
Water woes haunt Shepherdstown near Potomac
Shepherdstown in Jefferson county West Virginia struggles with a troubled water supply though near the Potomac river and the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. The piece recalls historical strides like James Rumsey's steamboat and earlier water abundance, noting little progress over 140 years. The article continues on page four.
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Shepherdstown
Jefferson County
W. Va
Iepherd
Potomac River
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
James Rumsey
Bob Fulton
Hudson
Trial divorce bride Fannie Trube weds circus performer
Chicago reports Mrs. Fannie Trube famed for the trial divorce marries Harry Riley, circus performer. Her turbulent marriage history includes a first union at sixteen to Olen ana Doggett, annulment, and later a 1915 real divorce after public trial separation with George A. Trube, a former Superior Court judge. Riley was a boyhood sweetheart.
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Chicago
Fannie Trube
Harry Riley
Riley
Beer Price Hike Rumored in Philadelphia
A wire report from Philadelphia on November 20 notes a likely beer price increase to six cents per glass. The chatter spans sports excise and social circles as locals gauge the impact of the proposed rise.
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Philadelphia
Giant air yacht ready for Florida run
The Aero Club of America commissions a vast air-water craft. 54 feet long with 76 foot wingspan, built to travel from New York to Florida on weekends when wind and water conditions permit.
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the Star
New York
Aero Club of America
Florida
Bermudas
Rounded corners expand space at Main and Piccadilly
City Manager Field directs corner rounding at the Main Piccadilly intersection to relieve traffic. Poles, light posts, and a hydrant moved back about five feet on each corner. The change aims to create room for an additional vehicle passage northsouth and eastwest once complete.
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Main
Piccadilly Street
City Manager Field
Woman flier ends long trip from Chicago to New York
Ruth Law, the world’s champion aviatrix, landed on Governor’s Island at 9 27 am ending her Chicago to New York flight. She completed the final leg from Binghamton, N Y, at an average speed near 100 miles per hour.
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New York
Governor's Island
Ruth Law
Aviatrix
Chicago
Binghampton
N. Y
Boiler explodes on tug Rambler. two dead
A tug Rambler boiler explosion in the Hast River claims two lives, injuring nine others. Captain Casey and engineer Andrew Pitts die, with two more missing believed to have sunk with the vessel.
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New York
Hast River
Casey
Andrew Pitts
A Quick Penalty for Brutal Murder
Alfred Curey surrendered in Grand Rapids after killing his step daughter in a quarrel with his wife. He pleaded guilty at a special court session and was sentenced to life imprisonment, to serve at Marquette prison.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Alfred Curey
Marquette
Curley
Caley
Rains Expected Last of Week Weather Forecast
Weather predictions for the week beginning today indicate generally fair conditions in the North Atlantic States until Friday or Saturday when heavier rains or snows may occur. The bulletin notes possible moisture in the latter part of the period and emphasizes unsettled conditions.
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Washington
The
Weather Bureau
North Atlantic
Virginians Named for Army Provisional Lieutenants
Twenty seven Virginians qualify for provisional appointment as second lieutenants in the regular army under the army reorganization act. Included are J L Hatcher of Winchester NC Richards and J W W G Stephens, both currently second lieutenants in the Second Virginia Infantry, and Charles Bilet Moore known as Reddy Moore of Berryville son of Mr and Mrs A Moore Jr.
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War Department
J. L. Hatcher
Winchester
N.C. Richards
J. W.W. G. Stephens
A. Moore, Jr
Berryville
Charlestown Plans Democratic Governor Celebration
Charlestown Democrats announce a Wednesday evening celebration with a parade of organizations and automobiles. Five hundred torches will light the event as West Virginia finally crowns a Democratic governor after 24 years.
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Charlestown
West Virginia
Judge Harrison Begins His Duties in Washington
Judge Thomas W. Harrison, congressman elect from Virginia’s Seventh District, won by about 4600 votes over John Paul and travels to Washington to assume office. He, and wife Mrs. Harrison, plan to winter in Washington while he works in the House Office Building starting December 4. His private secretary, Miss Margaret Reardon, already arrived. A Lost notice seeks a bench legged beagle named Renard for return to the Star office.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Virginia
James Hay
John Paul
Washington
Harrison
Winchester
Congress
Margaret Reardon
Mule Kick Injures Local youth at Grove Farm
A youth named Mr. Berkeley Grove, son of Charles L. Grove, was kicked in the face by a mule yesterday at the Grove farm near Stephen. His condition was not fully reported.
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Berkeley Grove
Charles L. Grove
Stephenson
County
Grove Farm
Mr. Grove
VAGINIANS GO INTO EXTENSIVE DRILL PROGRAM
Staff correspondent reports in Brownsville Texas on a brutal cold snap with temperatures around forty and wind driven rain. Soldiers endure harsh conditions as Company I guards while Winchester Company provides coats. The narrative recalls a difficult five day march and the phrase the sunny south that once was.
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Brownsville
Tex
Company I
Winchester
Marine Fittedn
Brilliant Comet Visible In June
A gigantic comet, outclassing all seen in modern times, speeds toward the sun at over 1.13 million miles per day. Priest-astronomer Rev. Martin S. Brennan says it will become brightest next spring and stay visible for about three months, peaking in June. It is officially Comet B, first reported by Prof. Max Wolf of Heidelberg.
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ST. Louis
Martin S. Brennan
Father Brennan
Max Wolf
Heidelberg
Express Office Robbery Foiled
Peter James known as Pete Nick4Nack was arrested after attempting to break into the Adams Express Company on West Water Street. He crawled through a broken door window but fled when discovered. later held in an alley and confessed. Magistrate Fultz sentenced him to eight months in jail, with possible assignment to state road work.
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Peter James
Pete Nick4Nack
Massie
Noonan
Adams Express Company
West Water Street
James
Nquor
Edward Carper
Fultz
Taylor E. Cole Dies At Grafton
Friends in Winchester report the death of Taylor Early Cole at his Grafton home after a lingering illness. A Stephens City native, he built wealth in Grafton and Taylor County and served as president and chief stockholder of the Grafton Bank. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Winchester
Taylor Early Coe
Grafton
W. Va
Stephens City
Frederick County
John 8. Glaize
Cole
Taylor County
Grafton Bank
Red Cross seal sale to raise funds for tuberculosis
The Red Cross seal sale to raise funds for tuberculosis research and relief will open the day after Thanksgiving in Winchester and nationwide. Mrs H D Fuller, president of the Anti Tuberculosis Association of Winchester, leads distribution in the city and area. Seals will be on sale December 1 with wider distribution through schools in Winchester and Frederick County.
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Red Cross
United States
H. D. Fuller
Anti-Tuberculosis Association of
Winchester
Trevino's Forces Split by Villista Attack Near Bachimba Canyon
In Bachimba Canyon on Saturday Villistas split Trevino's forces into two demoralized groups. The advanced column is in Santa Rosalia unable to return as Bachimba Canyon pass is held by Villistas. Trevino's plan to link with General Marduia is halted. official word says he returns to Chihuahua for military reasons.
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EL Paso
Villistas
Bachimba Canyon
Trévino
Chihuahua City
Trevino
Santa Rosalia
Villa
Marduia
Carranza
Juarez
Chihuahua
Amendment 70 Direct Vote for President Proposal
Senator George Chamberlain will introduce a constitutional amendment to elect the President by direct popular vote. The statement aims to have it enacted in four years. It cites California voting shifts and argues the nation would differ in 1916 if direct vote had decided the outcome.
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Portland
Oregon
George x. Chamberlain
California
Hughes
Wilson
Man shoots sweetheart then self in Alliance tragedy
In Alliance Ohio on November 20 Ralph Peto, 22, shot his sweetheart Mabel Austin then killed himself with three bullets to the chest as enraged farmers closed in. He had fled on a motorcycle before the pursuit slowed and he reportedly died from his wounds.
Allies inflict hard blow as fortress falls
Allied forces land a hard blow causing the fortress to fall after intense combat. The breakdown ended extended siege, with casualties and strategic shift toward front-line advances. Remaining enemy positions are retreating amid smoke and debris.
Allies Penetrate Serbian Frontier As Romanian Crisis Escalates
Despatches report Allied forces reaching 20 miles into Serbia while a major thrust under von Falkenhayn drives into western Romania near Craiova. King Peter may move to Monastir as southern Albania evacuation looms. coal miners in Wales threaten 24 hour, government-backed strike amid rising costs.
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London
Serbia
Albania
Saloniki
Monastir
Russia
Italy
Athen
Peter
Macedonia
von Falkenhayn
Roumania
Cre jova-Craiova
Roumanian
Bucharest
Dalamian
Baltimore Grain Markets Close with Wheat and Corn Quotes
At the Baltimore wholesale markets the close showed spot wheat at 1.86 and 8-4 and corn at 1.18. The report records the day’s prices for traders and observers.
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Baltimore Grain Markets
Baltimore
Excursion Train Draws 161 Wagons to Winchester
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad operated a special excursion from Washington yesterday. A total of 161 wagnons arrived in Winchester for the day with many others alighting at stations between Harpers Ferry and the city. Excursionists attended the opening evangelistic meeting at the large tabernacle on North Kent Street.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Winchester
Harpers Perry
Big Tabernacle
North Kent Street
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Royal Arcanum
Wepherdstown
Daniel Heflebower
Wire
Giant Air
YACHT
SAIL
Luther Bridgers
Star Office
E. Piccadilly Street
H. H. Baker
Josk Army
Rénard
Brownsville Camp
Taylor E. Cole
0. S
Treving
Sweetheart
France
Moling
Seal
Jay Bog
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