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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1915
Page
1
Italy declares war on Bungars and sends forces to assist Serbia as regional tensions rise. The dispatch targets allied forces in the Balkans and signals a broader East European conflict.
Rome reports Italy has declared war on Bulgaria and sent troops to aid Serbia in the fight against Austro German forces. Athens notes a bloody front along the Nish‑Salonika railroad as Serbian defenders hold and Austrian German advances press forward. London reports British liners sunk by submarines and continued troop landings in the Balkans amid tense diplomatic moves.
Washington reports show national banks near Sep 2 holding about one billion dollars in excess reserves with total banking power including only a third of U S banks. Analysts say two and a half to three billion dollars in cash sits idle as rates stay low and liquidity increases.
Public sales of the Jesse Fries property advertised in this paper. Includes farms and four houses and lots. See other pages for details and notices regarding the auction.
F A Beck and Co advertises buying Keifer pears at market price at the C V Warehouse for one week. The notice lists the sale period and contact details as part of the local market listing.
A southbound passenger train near Brownsville Texas was attacked by Mexican bandits ten miles north of the city. The raid left two killed two American soldiers and two wounded with several cars looted. US forces including four companies of infantry and two cavalry troops were sent to pursue the bandits, estimated at over seventy five.
A fast New York express train was held up near the city center as six gunmen attempted a robbery. The engineer refused to stop the train, flagging another train’s approach, and detectives plus a large posse pursue the bandits.
Jacob Cave a young white man was taken into custody on a revolver charge and threatening Lawrence Laughlin. He appeared before Magistrate Krebs who fined him 5 dollars with costs totaling 7 dollars, which he paid.
Walter Hodges of Headwaters Virginia and Joseph R Ward of Philadelphia were seriously injured when their car struck a telephone pole near Edinburg. Ward sustained a damaged spine and his condition was listed as dangerous. Both men were treated at a local Edinburg hotel.
The Mutt and Jeff company arrives in the city to present their forty stage show at the Empire Theater led by Bud Fisher. The troupe features new material with elaborate scenery and has pleased audiences elsewhere. Curtain at 8 15 with strong advance sales expected.
Thomas Taggert, once a major financier and political figure, will not stand trial as Indiana authorities dismissed the indictment for lack of sufficient evidence. The story also notes visits and hotel registrations of local and visiting individuals.
Oct 19 Baltimore reports snakes infesting the abandoned St Pauls Cemetery at Lombard and Fremont. Snakes live among ivy and stones, some fall onto pavement startling pedestrians. Women avoid the area while men hunt and some keep snakes as pets. A man sells live snakes claimed from the cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Fred Carter of Philadelphia arrived to visit the former home five miles east of Winchester but were told the house had been destroyed by fire about three weeks earlier. The son learned of the loss, and he and his wife registered at a local hotel before returning home to Philadelphia.
Winchester Chamber of Commerce seeks cedar logs six inches or larger at eight to twelve feet in length. Sellers should contact George Sonneborn secretary at No 12 North Main Street for prices and terms.
The article recalls the October 19 1864 Cedar Creek battle with claims that General Wright earned the day while General Sheridan arrived late to save the Federal side. It notes a contentious historical view held by several participants and northern writers, while also mentioning Ida Baker visiting Rockville Maryland and Joseph R Wilson Jr of Baltimore arriving at Hotel Jack.
Mrs Laura M Campbell Miller wife of Rev Dr Lewis G M Miller formerly of Winchester now in Columbia died in Buffalo New York at the home of her son in law and daughter Harry Stephenson and wife. She suffered a paralytic stroke years ago and had been visiting family in Winchester before a recent relapse. She leaves husband Rev Dr Miller one son Rev G M Miller three daughters Mrs Stewart Bell of Winchester Mrs Lloyd Agnew of Charleston and Mrs Stephenson of Buffalo and many relatives. Funeral in Winchester with Dr George Bowers conducting and burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
President Wilson outlines a six year defense program totaling about 842 million dollars for navy and army expansion. Plans include 600 million for ships and personnel, 105 million for reserve material, 81 million for coast defenses, 26 million for army growth, and a broader six year buildup to 1.2 million trained troops and extensive munition capacity. Contracts awarded yesterday for 222 fighting ships and submarines mark a peak in defense spending.
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