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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1916

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Wilson Denies Lusitania Note Postscript Charge

President Wilson’s advisers close the Lodge charges after he rejected a note amendment proposing arbitration. He plans final campaign stops in Buffalo and New York City with brief speeches and handshakes, including a stop at Johnson City in honor of Endicott Johnson.

the Star Shadow Lawn N. J Wilson Buffalo New York City New York New York State White House Johnson City N. Y Endicott Johnson

Vote for Wilson against the Black Horse Cavalry

A campaign line urging voters to back Wilson and elect a Democratic House and Senate. The message paints the Republican faction as the Black Horse Cavalry and promotes a party shift in national leadership.

Wilson Black Horse Cavalry House Senate

Villa advance not opposed as Villista forces move on Parral and Jiminez

News from El Paso dated October 31 reports Villista troops divided into three forces marching toward Parral and Jiminez from Rosalia with no opposition. Villa’s recruits rise as most of his mounted force grows, with 2000 armed and 1500 unarmed. Refugees expect little resistance in Chihuahua City, while merchants move stocks north amid rail disruptions and looming famine.

EL Paso Tex Villista Parral Jiminez Rosalia Villa Chihuahua City

Germany sticks to U-boat policy after Marina Rowandmore sinks

Ambassador Von Bernstorff said Germany will not change submarine policy and will honor the US pledge. The U S embassy in London opened an inquiry into the Marina and Rowandmore sinkings, with 49 Americans aboard the Marina and seven aboard the Rowandmore. Investigations and affidavits move to Washington as Britain reports possible American casualties amid tension with Germany.

the Star Washington Marina Rowan More Tho von Bernstorff Germany United States Rowanmore Frost

Miss McLane Dies of Typhoid at Fifteen

Miss Anna Kathleen McLane daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph McLane died late yesterday at their National avenue home after a several week typhoid illness aged fifteen. She is survived by her parents two brothers John and Terrence and two sisters Mrs Edward Montgomery and Josephine. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at St Francis Catholic Church Brunswick with burial in Petersville Cemetery.

Anna Kathleen McLane Joseph McLane National Avenue Miss McLane Winchester Harrisburg Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Strasburg Junction

Farmers Gain Higher Prices Attributed To Wilson

The article notes farmers receive higher prices for their products than in years past, crediting Woodrow Wilson. It urges readers to keep up the good work and vote for Wilson and Harrison.

Woodrow Wilson Wilson Harrison

Winchester evangelistic cottage meetings draw large turnouts

Much interest shown in hast services as a citywide evangelistic campaign nears. Tuesday at 7 30 o clock cottage prayer meetings will be held at numerous addresses including Hewitt Carver Taylor Haines and many others. A union prayer service is planned Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church. Wednesday’s Star will list Thursday’s homes. Will you vote for prosperity's enemies.

Winchester J. L. Cather West Amherst Street Grace Lutheran Church the Star

Artist Confesses to Counterfeiting in San Francisco

H Q Wilken a 28 year old former New York artist is held on charges of obtaining 50000 dollars in three years by counterfeiting. Secret service says he confessed and his counterfeited five dollar note was cleverly produced but slightly shorter than the real note. Wilken's entire counterfeiting plant was seized.

San Francisco H. QR. Wilken New York Secret Service Wilken

Battles Across Macedonian Front and Dobrudja Escalate

London reports heavy fighting across multiple fronts. French and Serbian troops strike in Macedonia while German and Austro German forces press near Dobrudja amid snow. Romanian and Russian forces challenge German positions, with guerrilla activity and renewed bombardments noted.

Hungary

Local officers urged to enforce new laws with state support

State Prohibition Commissioner urges patience as enforcement begins. He notes sheriffs constables and police intend to enforce the act, warns of possible antagonism, and says the department will back local officers. Violations may trigger ouster provisions and secret service involvement if needed. Bond rules for druggists handling both wholesale and retail liquor are stated.

J. Sidney Peters

Colonel Roosevelt Protests U S Silence Over Belgium

In a letter to the Dutch Neutral League dated October 31 at The Hague, former President Theodore Roosevelt argues the United States should have protested Germany’s 1914 occupation of Belgium. He condemns “peace leagues” rhetoric and urges action to defend Belgium’s independence by civilized nations.

The Hague Theodore Roosevelt America Belgium Roosevelt Germany United States

New Ship Act Restores American Flag at Sea

President Wilson secures a legislative victory in a fierce policy clash over merchant marine rules. The act reaffirms American flags on vessels and strengthens national maritime interests amid political contention.

Wilson

Local Farmers Move Wheat Toward $2 Mark

Wheat prices rose in a Midland county market with dealers quoting 1.88 per bushel for today as farmers rush wagonloads to granaries. Some expect $2 but others trade for 1.83 or more, while southern mills buy most grain. A Baltimore market record sees No 2 red western for December at 2.00 and No 2 spot at 1.92 1/4, triggering flour price increases across mills.

Southern Mills Baltimore Chamber of Commerce

Wanted Fancy Yorks and Ben Davis Ether in Storage

Wilson's demand for Mexico is justice. The President has courageously refused to force armed intervention upon a helpless people. H. F. Byrd seeks delivery at once for items stored or on board cars.

Yorks Ben Davis H. F. Byrd Wilson Mexico

Hughes Stumping In Hoosier State

Charles Hughes began an Indiana tour in Columbus delivering a morning speech. He then spoke in Bedford Washington and Evansville this afternoon, following a favorable reception in Ohio.

Hughes Hoosier State Columbus Ind Charles , Hughes Ohio Indiana Bedford Washington Evansville

Princess Motors In Virginia Valley Travel Note

Princess Pierre Troubetzkoy and party toured Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont areas of Virginia last week. They were joined by Mrs. Smith of New York and Mrs. Helen Martin of Richmond. The princess stays at Castle Hill in Albemarle County. Progressive Republicans back Wilson and Harrison in the 7th District urging voters to support continued prosperity on election day.

Pierre ‘Troubetzkoy Amélie Rives Shenandoah Valley Piedmont Mrys Smith New York City Mis Helen Martin Richmond Castle Hill Albemarle County Wilson Harrison

Democracy redeems pledges to labor

A change of administration could threaten labor protections as lawmakers fear loss of the pew bill of rights now enshrined in statute law by Democrats.

Frankness in Public Health News Urged in Cincinnati

Dr John F Anderson urged absolute frankness with the public in handling epidemics. He cited New York City as an example where open statements increased case reporting, encouraged early diagnosis and treatment, and built public trust in health officials. He argued concealment harms communities and compared epidemics to compressed air in a tank.

Cincinnati Ohio John F. Anderson American Public He Association Arderson New York City Erson Vauto Damara

Farm loan law aids farmers with long terms and low rates

The farm loan measure expands rural credit by enabling long term borrowing at reduced rates and shapes postwar financial reform. It credits Wilson with advancing the federal reserve act and elastic currency system, framing these steps as key to national financial freedom.

Wilson United States

Stenographer Wanted for November Start

A notice seeks a stenographer from November 15 with applicant to contact R Gray Williams Winchester Way 31q1p-3t. The note comments on political rule and betrayal amid three administrations and a claim of failed reform.

Tiss Washington

For Sale 2000 Barrels Space in Robinson's Cold Storage

For sale 2000 barrels space in Robinson's Cold Storage at Charlestown. Apply to H BF Byrd.

Robinson's Charlestown BF Byrd

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Villa Advange Wire J. A. Nicodemus Denoré Bernstorff London Admiralty Miss Mlane HAST Wilbur FE. Hewitt South Market Street C. L. Carver South Mar Ket Street William C. Haines South Kent Street Mary Haines East Leicester Street A. D. Henning South Stew Edith Tottel South Main Street James Huff Mollie Grim South Braddock Street Lyda Chapman West Clifford Street Wrenn Trammell Mr. Elwell Mrs. Shackleford North Kent Atreet George McCartney North Main Street J. H. Lacy North Braddock Street Jennie Briggs Mr. I. N. Good W. D. Smith West Water Americas Star Office Macedonia Dobrudja Villamre Galicia Bommé Masconnette Bucharest Vulcan Pass Rome Norway Copenhagen Berlin Christiania Norwegian Trieste Dobradja Zurich von Mackensen Commissioner Peters Merrie Princess Motors Virginia Valley National Society R. Gray Williams Way
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