Spies and Their Dangerous Tasks From War to Wartime
Wartime spies fall into two main types, experienced agents in enemy cities and military operatives in combat zones. The article recalls Edith Cavell, Karl Boy Ed, and Franz Von Papen, along with tales of Belle Boyd and Lydia Darrah who risked life to aid Confederate and American forces, highlighting the peril and sacrifice of spies in World War I.
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Dewitt
Associated Press
New York
Secret Service
Somme
Ene
Haig
Edith Cavell
Red Cross
Belgium
Miss Cavell
United States
America
Karl Boy-Ed
Washington
Franz von Papen
Robert Lansing
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Accent Tower
London
Home Office
Flanders
Stonewall
Martinsburg
Hors
Bull Run
Jackson
No Man’s Land
Belle Boyd
Spy impersonator in Civil War era footage recounted
A historical note describes a famous woman who infiltrated Confederate lines during the Civil War. She disguised herself with a short haircut, darkened face, and male clothing to blend as a Black man and obtain valuable intelligence. The passage also references Mata Hari as a notorious spy who died.
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Mata Hari
County Real Estate Transfers Highlight Local Deeds
The county clerk records show transfers including Alonzo Dodson to Ells worth Dodson for 156 acres of Sid Sale farm near Mountain Falls and 80 acres. Mildred Smith to Alonzo Dodson for 103 14 acres near Pee Falls. Delbert Flecker to George Damrow for 310 acres along Martinsburg pike north of Winchester. Katie Glaize to Franklin Anderson for house and lot 18 on Glaize avenue. Annie Orndorff to Harry Serrin for 2 acres near Mount Williams. William Oates to Walter Oats for 233 34 acres on Timber Ridge across Frederick and Hampshire counties. Carl Sirbaugh to J Leo Everhart for 1 12 acres in Shawnee district on Front Royal Pike.
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Alonzo Dodson
Ellsworth W. Dodson
Sid Sale
Mountain Falls
Paul J
Mildred Smith
Pee Falls
Back Creek
Delbert H. Flecker
George Ed Damrow
Winchester
Stephenson
Martinsburg Pike
Katie Boyd Glaize
Franklin C. Anderson
Glaize Avenue
Annie M. Orndorff
Harry Serrin
Mount Williams
William H. Oates
Walter H. Oats
Hampshire County
W. Va
Timber Ridge
Frederick
Bloomery
Romney
Carl W. Sirbaugh
J. Leo Everhart
Shawnee
Front Royal
Special Service At Old Bethel With Epworth League
The Epworth League of Gainesboro M E Church will present a program at Old Bethel M E Church South near Nain Sunday evening September 13 at 7 45 led by Mrs J W McTlwee The program features a sacred play The Challenge of the Cross Funds go to Old Bethel benevolent budget All invited to attend
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Epworth League
Gainesboro M. E
Old Bethel M. E
South
Nain
J. W. McTlwee
Old Bethel
Shenandoah Valley to Be Publicized Across East in 15 Minute Broadcast
Shenandoah Valley, Inc. and the Brook Eagle announce a 15 minute broadcast at 7 30 p m EST on Saturday September 12 to promote the valley. Charles K Brown president of Shenandoah Valley will speak from WMCA New York with WC stations WIP WMEX WPRO WLNH WDEL WCBM and WOL carrying the program from coast to coast. The Brookyln Daily Eagle will publish Browns full address Sept 13 plus a valley feature with photos of the valley and Shenandoah National Park. Shenandoah Valley Inc plans another heavy publicity push in eastern newspapers in September highlighting autumn beauty.
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Shenandoah Valley, Inc
Broo Eagle
Shenandoah Valley
Charles K. Brown
WMCA
New York City
WIP
Philadelphia
WMEX
Boston
WPRO
Providence
WLNH
Laconia
N. H
WDEL
Wilmington
Del
WCBM
Baltimore
WOL
Washington
D. C
Atlantic Seaboard
Canada
Florida
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Shenandoah National Park
Restoration of Bridge Service Being Sought
Efforts to restore bridge service across the Potomac near Harpers Ferry centered in Washington. WPA approval to use the old railroad bridge for highway traffic until a new span at Sandy Hook is built was delayed pending title clearance. Title papers covering both bridges were sent to Washington.
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Baltimore
Potomac River
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Washington
Works Progress
WPA
Sandy Hook
Gandhi’s Condition Improves Amid Malaria Threat
In Bombay on September 10, reports say Mahatma Gandhi’s condition improved as a blood test revealed malaria. A relapse risk looms if he returns to his village residence plagued by malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
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Bombay
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Potomac River Bridge to Be Rebuilt With Aid Promised
Dr. Homer E. Tabler announced that Secretary Henry Wallace pledged up to 500000 for rebuilding the main Potomac river bridge swept away by March floods. The railroad span will be floored for automobile use.
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Homer E. Tabler
State Roads Commission
Henry Wallace
Potomac River
Death Calls Mrs Morgan’s Brother in Brunswick
The Rev and Mrs Thomas Morgan of Bragmown travel to Brunswick Maryland after the sudden death of Edgar L Montgomery, Mrs Morgans brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Grace Episcopal Church and interment followed at Harper’s Ferry West Virginia. In other items John Autrey loses place in an Oklahoma City amateur show after a rehearsal mishap.
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Thomas Morgan
Bragmown
Brunswick
Oklahoma City
John Autrey
Divorce suit filed in Frederick Virginia court
Juanita J. D Ern vs James D Ern in chancery seeks a divorce on desertion. Defendant resides outside Virginia. order requires response within 10 days and publication weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star. Copy to be posted at Winchester court house and mailed to defendant. C C Brannon County Clerk.
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Circuit Court
Frederick
Virginia
Juanita J. D'Ern
In Chancery
James D'Ern
James D’ern
James D
Winchester Evening Star
Court House
Winchester
C. C. Brannon
Raymond E. Perrine P. Q
Surprise Fatal Bet At Timonium Race
Alfred A. Fuss aged 60 died minutes after placing a bet on a horse race at Timonium Maryland. He resided in Prince Georges County.
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Timonium
Alfred A. Fuss
Prise
Prince Georges County
Cumberland Forum Set With General Smedley Butler
Cumberland Md October 13 forum will feature retired Marine Corps Brigadier General Smedley Butler as a speaker. The Cumberland community event aims to discuss local crime and public safety issues with emphasis on military perspectives.
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Cumberland
Smedleytler A
Marine Corps
Cumberland Community Forum
Butler
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