Colonel Swartzkopensky Captivates Audience With Russian Memoir
A crowded auditorium heard Col. Swartzkopensky recount his brutal Siberian march and escape from Russia. He described witnessing Czarist oppression, his refusal to fire on peaceful protesters, flight to Tolstoy, and a careful defense of Russian reform. He praised American freedoms and noted plans to return home amid Russia’s upheaval.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
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Tolstoi
England
Ameria
Catholics in Chamber Debate Reply to Pope
Rome Oct 23 Members of the Catholic party in the Chamber urge the government to answer the peace note from Pope Benedict addressed to warring powers. The chamber has discussed the note on several occasions but Catholic leaders have not prevailed in securing a reply. Also notes Berryville races offer $2,000 purses on Oct 26 and 27 inviting friends.
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Rome
Catholic Party
Chamber of Dep
Berryville
Youngest Winchester Bank Applies for Full Liberty Bond Quota
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester authorized cashier John S. Sloat to subscribe for the full apportionment of Liberty Loan bonds. The quota is 30 520 dollars. The bank previously aided in the first loan and Red Cross relief, now backing the war effort and world safety aims.
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Winchester
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
Liberty Bonds Message Promises Value and Patriotism
A public exhortation declares Liberty Bonds equal to money, guaranteed by the government, and capable of buying items such as a Ford car. It argues government strength mirrors bond trust and urges investment to avoid defeat by the Germans.
Zeppelins Lost In Return From England Raid
Zeppelins that raided England last Saturday reportedly lost their way while returning to Germany. Some strayed over France and Holland, with fires destroying several machines. British and French reports tally 51 aircraft down or out of control since the renewed air offensive, including 39 German planes.
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Amsterdam
England
Germany
France
Holland
London
Berlin
British tank to parade in New York for liberty loan drive
An Atlantic liner arrived at a British port with a damaged British tank aboard. The tank will be displayed in New York to drum up interest in the liberty loan subscriptions. An officer and mounting party accompanied the display on the voyage.
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Atlantic
New York
Virginia Road Commission Meet at Gilpin Home
The State Road Commission plans an afternoon meeting at Kenneth Gilpin’s Clarke county home to finalize a state road system for Federal aid. Attending are Senators Godrick Robertson Byrd and House members Gilpin Henley Brown Adams, with George C. Coleman present and a luncheon and dinner hosted by Gilpin and Byrd.
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General Assembly
Virginia
Kenneth Gilpin
Boyce
Clarke County
O'Conner Godrick
Fredericksburg
A. Willis Robertson
Buena Vista
Harry F. Byrd
Frederick County
Clarke
Henley
Williamsburg
Brown
Roanoke
Berkeley Adams
Lower
George CC. Coleman
State Highway Commission
Gilpin
Byrd
Berryville
Coal situation greatly improved say fuel officials
Washington reports optimism at the fuel administration over settling labor disputes in middle western coal fields. Production is expected to rise as miners return to work in the forth and northwest, with audits ongoing into reports of boarding and steps already taken to curb shipments to certain Ohio lake region firms.
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Fuel Administration
Forth
Northwest
Lake
Ohio
Dreco Man Leaves for New Territory
J M Keister of Staunton Virginia who spent a month in Winchester promoting Dreco Herb Medicine Company departs for Charlottesville Virginia to continue the same work with Miller's drug store headquarters during his stay in Winchester he earned warm friendships and high business praise from company officials Lost Brogoch 21 pearls ruby in center reward 201 dollars Stewart slip
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Staunton
Winchester
Dreco Herb Medicine Company
Charlottesville
Keister
Miller’s Drug Store
Gice
Ohio
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Ruby
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No Inquest Planned In Clifton Fatal Shooting
No inquest will be held into the death of Howard Coleman after Dr. L M Allen said the shooting near Gaylord Clarke county was accidental. Charles Brooks, once jailed in Winchester for an alleged prior murder, was involved as an accessory before the fact. Coleman was killed by a rifle bullet during a mark shooting at Clifton home.
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Howard Coleman
Charles Brooks
Clifton
L .M. Allen
Gaylord
Clarke County
Allen
Brooks
Winchester
Carpenter
Coleman
Scout Third Troop Notice for Parade Assembly
Scout Third Troop meets tonight at 6:45 PM in the scout room to participate in the scout parade. All members are expected to attend and prepare for the march.
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Scout Room
Scout
German Forces Land Near Russian Front Menace Supply Lines
Copenhagen dispatch reports German troops have landed on the mainland north of the Russian front. Cavalry infantry and artillery ashore, about 80 miles behind Russian lines, aiming to sever the Riga Petrograd railroad supplying the Dvina front.
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Petrograd
Riga-Petrograd
Dvina
Copper Miners Return 10 Workers in Arizona Strike
Secretary of Labor Wilson reports from Arizona that the Globe Miami district copper strike is settled. Miners from the Miami Inspiration and Old Dominion mines have returned to work. Next, Wilson and labor commissioners plan to address a Clifton Arizona strike with a similar settlement basis.
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Arizona
Globe-Miami
Labor Commission
Clifton
Ariz
Miss Sherrard furniture sale announced with races at Berryville
A notice invites buyers to an antique furniture sale by Miss Sherrard at 1630 a.m. on October 26 at 226 Amherst Street with other household goods. It also advertises races at Berryville on October 28 and 27 with purses.
Liberty Loan Rally to Feature National Committeeman Speaker
William Mather Lewis, secretary of the National Committee of Patriotic Societies of America, will speak at 8 PM in City Hall Auditorium for Winchester’s Liberty Loan rally. The city has a strong Liberty Loan track record, with $800,000 pledged in the first drive, and organizers urge institutions and residents to exceed their quotas again. Patriotism and support for soldiers and government are stressed as President Wilson calls for a day of observance.
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William Mather Lewis
National Committee of Patriotic Societies of America
City Hall
Winchester
Liberty Loan
Germany
America
Wilson
Hat blows off and man struck by car in Welltown
Farmer Arthur Harrison was hit after turning to retrieve a hat blown by wind on North Main near Farmers and Merchants Bank. Driver Hunchie Robinson surrendered, blamed Harrison’s move for the accident. Harrison hospitalized with non life threatening injuries and expected to recover.
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Welltown
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
Harrison
Robinson
E. C. Stuart
Harrion
Poliice
Yue
Chi'dran
War goes on all winter for American troops in Europe
Washington officials said Secretary Baker’s weekly review indicates American forces may fight in France this winter despite wintry western front conditions. He noted ready troops and matériel but no winter halt for the Allied advance, suggesting the campaign could continue through the season.
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Washington
France
Baker
West Fila
Tim
Three Deaths At Overhead Bridge At Charles Town Crossing
The body of W. T. Wigginton a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad fireman was struck and killed at the Charles Town road crossing by an overhead bridge. He was returned to Brunswick Maryland for burial. The incident marks a third fatality at the same spot with previous victims Brakeman Matthews and Edmondson of Middletown.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Charles Town Road
Brunswick
Wigginton
Wara Brakeman
Matthews
Edmondson
Middletown
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