Neutral nations pawns in Germany war game say State Dept
Secretary of State Lans ing reveals evidence linking neutral diplomats to German plots and peace propaganda. The United States warns neutrals to curb anti embargo messaging as more cases may trigger drastic actions. The expose centers on at least one envoy accused of defending the German cause and promoting peace propaganda to aid Berlin.
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Partinlar
America
Wire To the Star
Washington
Germany
Lansing
State Department
United States
Ft Loudoun Seminary offers wide range of courses
The institution lists junior college and preparatory programs including piano voice violin languages science domestic science commercial expression physical culture art and kindergarten. A native Spanish teacher and experienced science teacher are noted. All departments open with a September 20 start. Call or address Katharine R. Glass, president.
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Junior College
College Preparatory
Katharine R. Glass
Fair Bride Weds Clarke County Farmer at Parsonage
Miss Virginia Locke daughter of Edward M. Locke near Berryville Clark County became the bride of Thomas Bernard Kaine son of William Kaine near Berryville. The ceremony was in the Church of the Sacred Heart parsonage with Rev. John McVerry officiating in front of close families. The bride wore blue taffeta silk with matching accessories. The groom, a nephew of Mrs. Lewis Trier, is a popular Clarke County farmer.
War Relief Association Meeting Before Red Cross Tie
The War Relief Association holds its first Red Cross auxiliary meeting at Handley Library Thursday at 4 PM. Rev Dr W D Smith speaks on the Red Cross campaign in Winchester and on cooperation between the two organizations.
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The
War Relief Association
Handley Library
Red Cross
W. D. Smith
Winchester
Engine switched to new railway near Old Dominion plant
The first locomotive of the Winchester and Western Railway Company was moved from Baltimore and Ohio tracks to the new line near the Old Dominion Paper Company plant. The big freight engine was fired up, used to haul rails and track materials, and transferred around 9 o'clock this morning.
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Winchester and Western Railway Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Old Dominion Paper Company
Baltimore and Ohio
School Building Bid Notice at Gaylord Clarke County
Bids due by 12 noon September 18 for a two room school building at Gaylord Clarke county. Plans from W H Mesmer Holmes Hardesty or Dr L M Allen of the Long Marsh School Board or the undersigned. Right to reject any bids reserved. Leslie D Kline Supt of Schools.
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Gaylord
Clarke County
W. H. Mesmer
Holmes Hardesty
L. M. Allen
Long Marsh
Leslie D, Kline
Birth of the Eightieth Division Under Way at Camp Lee
At CAMP LEE Va on September 11 new National Army troops from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Virginia begin eight hour daily drills. Recruits focus on fundamentals as they advance, with four hours morning and afternoon sessions and expectations of improved efficiency by week’s end.
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Camp Ler
National’ Army
Three States
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Intruder Intercepted at Early Hours on Braddock Street
At about 1 80 this morning William Millyard heard an attempt to break into his father James W Hillyard’s home on South Braddock Street near Washington’s headquarters. The intruder was downstairs on a porch, working a window then the door knob, while the Willyards on the porch above heard him but could not see him. Continued on page four.
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State Department
William Millyard
von South Braddock Street
Washington
James. W. Hillyard
Willyards
Were Married Seven Years Ago
The Star notes a correction to a marriage announcement for Miss Emma Clowser of Winchester and the writer. They state they married in New Bern, North Carolina on April 2, 1910, after obtaining a license in Washington, D C. and traveling there with plans to wed in the District of Columbia.
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Emma Clowser
Winchester
Washington, D. C
Newbern
District of Columbia
Red Cross Moves to Form Winchester Frederick Chapter
A Winchester meeting at Handley Library outlined steps to organize a Red Cross chapter for Winchester and Frederick County. Congressman Jacob E. Meeker of Missouri spoke, urging public support and a committee was formed to petition the National organization.
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Red Cross
Handley Library
The
Winchester
Frederick County
Jacob E. Meeker
Missouri
Missing 16 year old girl Irene Dillard sought
An advertisement in a Harrisonburg Virginia newspaper asks for information about Irene Margaret Dillard missing from her Stephens City home since September 4. The 16 year old, five feet tall with brown eyes and sandy hair, left because she disliked the area. Her father D M Dillard of Stephens City farms the John Conner place.
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Harrisonburg
D. M. Dillard
Stephens City
This County
Irene Margaret Dillard
Winchester Men Now in Trenches
A Fort Myer letter reports Winchester and other Virginia candidates for officers’ commissions undergoing intensive trench warfare training. The men, under three months’ training, practice the latest trench combat methods as observed in Europe, with veterans from actual front-line service showing the way.
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Fort Myer
Winchester
Virginia
Europe
National Army
Winchester and Frederick County Drafted Service Parade Planned
A meeting at Handley Library approved a parade to honor men from Winchester and Frederick County drafted for the National Army. Local organizations expressed strong interest in joining, and the committee decided to include the parade in the celebration program next Tuesday night.
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Winchester
Frederick County
National Army
Handley Library
Citizens’ Committee
Belgium Future Now Main Issue in German Peace Reply
Berlin dispatches show the future of Belgium as the central obstacle delaying Germany’s reply to the Pope Benedict peace note. Pan-Germanists push annexation while clericals in the Reichstag majority demand Belgium be completely restored and financially aided after the war. Cardinal Point of War Situation.
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Amsterdam
Belgium
Germany
Benedict
Berlin
Watson Denies Treachery Charge Against Wilson
Indiana Senator James E. Watson, who gave the Roanoke Virginia Republican keynote, issues a belated denial claiming he did not accuse President Wilson of treachery or plunging the U.S. into war after his election as a peace advocate. The Roanoke speech had drawn harsh press quotes accusing Wilson of treachery.
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United States
James E. Watson
Indiana
Senate
Roanoke
Wilson
Watson
GAVE THREE SONS TO NATION S ARMY
Mrs. Rob ert Goss of this city had three sons in the army. All volunteered before the draft and had served before the war with Germany was declared. The sons are Lieut. Edward C. (Continued on pare. etx.)
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Mhothera
United States
Robert Goss
Goss
Edward C
Death removes Mrs Kate Grim in lingering illness
Mrs Kate Grim wife of Hugh Grim died at 3 30 yesterday afternoon at her home 115 South Kent street after a lingering illness from a complication of diseases She was about 62 and survived by her husband seven children Tucker Grim of Baltimore Benjamin Grim of Philadelphia Fred Grim and Bote lar Grim of Winchester Mrs W G Towns of Washington and Mrs Bertie Grim and Mrs Bessie Carpenter of big guty Also surviving are brothers and sisters with further details continued on page six
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Kate Grim
Hugh Grim
South Kent Street
Grim
Messrs
Tucker Grim
Baltimore
Benjamin Grim
Philadelphia
Fred Grim
Botelar Grim
Winchester
W. G. Towns
Washington
Bertie Grim
Bessie Carpenter
Big Guty
Death of Maj G Carbaugh Prominent Virginia Farmer
Maj G Carbaugh a long time Stephens City area farmer died after a lingering illness at his home near Stephens City. He was born in Mifflintown Pennsylvania in 1849 and moved to Virginia after the Civil War with his parents Abraham and Elizabeth Carbaugh. Survived by his widow Elizabeth Lemley and three sons Preston Marvin and others.
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Jacob G. Carbaugh
Hig Home
Stephens City
Mr. Carbaugh
Mifflinstown
Abraham Carbaugh
Virginia
Stepheny City
Elizabeth Lemley
Preston Carbaugh
Marvin L. Car
Embargo Tightened After Fraud Discoveries
Washington shows a tightening of Wilson embargo orders after the discovery of frauds in exporting banned commodities. Secretary McAdoo orders thorough examinations of all shipments and releases a list of officials who may sign licenses and the embargoed articles. Customs will search departing steamers and vehicles at fronts for concealed goods.
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The
Star
Washington
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Korniloff Is Reported Advancing Petrograd
Washington dispatch reports Russian forces under Korniloff advancing on Petrograd. The same item notes a government recommendation that bank employees receive at least one vacation annually to improve efficiency and enable impartial audits of books. A separate alert cites a $200,000 embezzlement at Chemical National Bank of New York tied to late president Martindale and monthly account fixes.
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the Star
Washington
Williams
Martindale
Chemical National Bank of New York
Captain W Wieems marries Eliza beth Day Dryden in New York
Announcement from Mrs. Walters Day of Washington reports the August 24 nuptials in New York between Elizbeth Day Dryden and Capt. Donald Locks Weems. Weems, a Reserve Corps officer and UVA Georgetown Law graduate, is from Winchester. the bride hails from a prominent Washington family and is widowed former Mrs. Dryden.
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Winchester
Witiup “Walters Day
Washington
Elizabeth Day Dryden
Donald Locks Weems
Reserve Corps
United States Army
New York City
Dryden
Captain Weems
Eugene V. Weems
Fort Myer
Law School
University of Virginia
Georgetown University
New Cider Plant Seeks Cider Apples at 40 Cents per Hundred
The National Fruit Products Co. announces readiness to receive cider apples at 40 cents per hundred pounds. Location listed as Fairmont avenue and Strother Lane. Operates under the moniker The New Cider Plant.
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National Fruit Products Co
Fairmont Avenue
Strother Lane
Rebels Gain First Combat Win as Russia Civil War Opens
COPENHAGEN Sept 12 Civil war erupts between Premier Kerensky supporters and General Korniloff in Russia. Korniloff's forces reportedly win the first clash near Petrograd as rebels approach the capital. Russian embassy in Washington voices concern over Korniloff's advance while Kerensky vows steady gains and troops pledge loyalty.
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Kerensky
Hattle Fleet
Jalil
Copenhagen
Russia
Premiersky
Korniloff
Seenne
Petrograd
Korniloft
Washington
Sorhetion
Tadt
Naane Oral Korniloft
For Sale Desirable Brick Dwelling Now Occupied
For sale a two story brick dwelling presently occupied by Dr. Humter McGuire. Seller cites moving to N Braddock Street. Hansbrough and Carter, Insurance and Real Estate, Sept 8 12 14 26 29.
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Hum Ter McGuire
N. Braddock
St. HANSBROUGH & CARTER, Insurance - Louis + Real Estate
Hoover signals firm food policy over wheat price protest
President Hoover as food administrator signals strict stance against wheat profiteering. He asked the Justice Department to probe a September St Paul meeting protesting $2.20 wheat as price reforms take effect. Authorities warn reductions rely on voluntary compliance first but will target violators if needed.
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Washington
Herbert
Hoover J
Department of Justice
St. Paul
Department of Justice Wage
Hoover
Food Administration
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Loudoun Seminary
Void
Kaine
Fair Bride
Virginia Locke
Lewis Trier
War Relief Society
Camp Lee
Mr. J. W. Hillyard
Prowler
Mrs. Miller
Editor
Chamber of Commerce
Irene Dillard
Father
W. Water St
Care Star
Port Myer
Oitcus’ Committee
Wire
Death
Mrs
Christian
MAJ
G Carbaugh Dicks
Ini County
Glerks
Wwieems
Mamie Oates Andrews
Weekington
Marguerite Feller
John L. Black
Chambersburg, Pa
Kereneky
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