New York 9 Preparing for Gigantic Strike
A special session of the New York Legislature is urged to address a planned general industrial strike involving hundreds of thousands of workers. Police will add nine hundred officers for strike duty while militia could be called if the walkout proceeds, with unions signaling a broad suspension of work and women workers joining the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whitman
Public Service Commission
Vincent Tilroy
Mitchel
Frayne
Woman's Union Organization
Straburg Riders Hurt in Valley Pike Collision
James Mayhew and Jesse Bly of Strasburg were injured when their motorcycle crashed into a car driven by E. W. Braithwaite and D. W. Ritenour at the Valley avenue and South Braddock street intersection. Mayhew suffered a severe knee cut and windshield injuries. Bly had minor bruises. The car sustained front-end damage. the motorcycle was wrecked. Mayhew returned to Strasburg by train after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mayhew
Strasburg
E. W. Braithwaite
D. W. Ritenour
Valley Avenue
Braddock Street
Valley Turnpike
Mayhew
Braithwaite
Mr. Mayhew
Mr. Bly
Apple Storage Market Ad Extends Storage Capacity
Merchants' Cold Storage and Ice Mfg. Co of Richmond Virginia advertises best market in the south with space for 40 000 barrels left and urges immediate engagement. Also notes sale items including self feeder stove gas heating stove and auto and carriage robes at locations on Market Street and Larew address.
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South
ICE Mfg. CO
Richmond
S. Market Street
Boy Gruesomely Injured On Freight Train Incident
Charles Edmondson nine, of Middletown, suffered a severe injury when his left leg was crushed between the knee and ankle by a Baltimore and Ohio freight train. The lower leg and foot were amputated at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Train crew and boy offer conflicting accounts of whether he was on or under the car as the engine backed into a siding. Edmondson displayed courage, aided by his sister nurse in Philadelphia, recovering with care after anesthesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondson
Middletown
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester Memorial Hospital
P. W. Boyd
W. P. McGuire
Star
Young Edmondson
Edmondson
Williams
Pisis Edmondson
Philadelphia
Catholic Mission Closes On Sunday
The Church of the Sacred Heart mission services end tomorrow evening with Rev. J Clinton Allard of the Paulist Fathers delivering the final sermon. Masses are set for 7 and 10:30 morning, and 7:30 evening with Father Allard and Rev. John McVerry officiating. Everyone is invited to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Sacred Heart
J. Clinton Anard
Father Allard
John McVerry
Four Unexpected Bargains in Slightly Used Cars
Four bargains offer value beyond new cars. Listings include a 1916 Oakland 5 passenger in perfect condition and a 1914 Buick 5 passenger in good running condition. Also advertised are a 1916 Model Ford Pourin and a 1916 Fort Chassis, both described as absolutely new, with purchase at ip ROUSS GARAGE. Robes and blankets for carriage and auto at S. L. Larew's.
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Oakland
Buick
Orchar ds Suffer Severe Losses From West Virginia Wind Storm
A wind and rain storm around Bunker Hill West Virginia damaged apple orchards and gardens in Berkeley county. Losses included C W Boyer about 4000 Dr Lefevre 1500 J T Fisher’s orchard in Winchester and total local losses around 8000. The storm stayed near Bunker Hill and did not reach Inwood.
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Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
West Virginia
C. W. Boyer
Dr. Lefevre
Taxpayers' Notice for 1916 District Bills in Frederick Co
Tax bills for Stonewall and Gainesboro Districts for 1916 are ready for payment. A five percent penalty applies after December 1, 1916. Signed by R. McCann, Treasurer, Frederick County.
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Stonewall
Gainesboro
R. M’cann
Treas
Frederick Co
Doctors Are Human They Make Blunders Journal Ruminates On Summer
A column prose piece reflects on summer’s passing and age as opportunity. It cites Rev. Mr Schiooley of Rockville Maryland quitting preaching to marry a runaway couple and questions fate, memory, and youth’s fleeting bloom with literary allusions to Longfellow.
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Mr Schiooley
Rockville, Md
Nemo
Allied and German WWI actions reported from multiple fronts
Forces report British advances near the Ancre east of Courcelette with heavy German counterattacks repelled. Mackensen’s alliance drives Russians and Romanians in Dobrudja. German raids on Struma and Dorian noted. Zeppelins bombarded Marteconing as 56 air battles occur in 24 hours. Count Apponyi cited as potential U S ambassador.
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Vebma
Albert Apponyi
United States
Dumba
London
Ancre
Courcelette
Mouquet
Softa
Mackensen
Dobrudja
War Office
St. Denis
Manders
Admiralty
Bprlin
Colchester
Greater Western Railway Company
Zebrugge
Struma
Dorian
British
Galoniki Opera
Paris
Somme
Martecoing
Touring in Virginia with Graham and Swimley party
Mr and Mrs Ed Graham of Washington DC with Mr and Mrs Ed Huss spent days with Mrs Graham’s sister Mrs H H Swimley in Charlestown WV. The group toured Maryland West Virginia and the Valley of Virginia visiting relatives for three weeks. They were joined by Mrs Graham’s parents Mr and Mrs H J Benner and sister Miss Anna Benner of Stephenson VA. On return to Washington they will be joined by Mr and Mrs H H Swimley.
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Ed. Graham
Washington, D. C
Ed. Huss
Winchester men in prison during Sheridan occupation 1864
An old war era list records Winchester citizens sent to Fort McHenry during Sheridan’s autumn 1864 occupation. The Star notes protect names yet verify accuracy, acknowledging changed opinions of the writer about Sheridan and recalling youthful animosity.
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Winchester
Fort McHenry
Sheridan
John Doe
Satan
Quotations in Apple Markets From East Markets
The daily apple bulletin from the USDA West branch reports morning jobbing prices for Yorks and Winesaps in Winchester Martinsburg Charlottesville and Charleston. Prices vary by grade with Yorks around 2.50 to 4.75 and Jonathan apples up to 5.60 in some markets.
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Apple
Wistchester
Office of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Charlottesville
Yorks
Philadelphia
Virginia Grimes
Jonathans
Charleston
Virginia Yorks
Choice
Grimés
Faney
Atlanta
Virginia
Grimes
Washington
New York
Bishop Peterkin of West Virginia dies at 75
Bishop George W. Peterkin of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia died at his Parkersburg home after a long illness at age 75. He had offered resignation over a year ago but remained bishop in title while William L. Gravatt served as acting head. A Confederate veteran and adviser to Gen Pendleton, Peterkin led the diocese since its 1878 founding, leaving a widow and two children.
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George W. Peterkin
Protestant Episcopal Diotese
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Diocesary Council
William L. Gravatt
Charlestown
Giavatt
Peterkin
W. N. Pendleton
Governor Stuart Grants Conditional pardon to David Baker
Governor Stuart grants a conditional pardon to David Baker of Mount Williams after a petition circulated by Police Magistrate J Horace Lacy Jr and secretary Alexander Forward. Baker, convicted of assault on James Orndorff, faces release papers and must maintain good behavior.
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J. Horace Lacy, Jr
Alexander Forward
Henry €. Stuart
Stuart
David Baker
Mount Williams
Baker
James Orndorff
Lacy
Baltimore Grain Markets Report
Baltimore wholesale markets opened at 8 o clock with No 2 red grain priced at 1.56 3 4 dollars per bushel and corn at 95 to 96 cents.
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Baltimore Grain Markets
Baltimore
Millinery Opening Slated for Sept 27 28
A millinery opening is planned for Wednesday and Thursday September 27 28 from 23 to 1 pm. The event invites shoppers to view new hat designs and accessories at the store location.
Villa's Raid Turmoil Shakes War Office in 1913
Secret agents report Francisco Villa's forces ready for further action after a Chihuahua attack. General Bell's report is disputed. Villa supporters and Carranza troops desert to join the raid. State Department details remain unclear as tensions rise while policy toward Mexico sticks to existing lines until the joint commission concludes.
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Chihuahua
the Star
Washington
War Department
George Bell
Frantisco Ville
Governors Palace
Criefly
Wille
Gengal Beli
Chihuahua City
Willie
Theda Agenuts
Torres
Dis
Ocafranzista
Unitee States
Mexico
Joint Commission
Villa Movement Report Shapes New London Conference
New London Connecticut dispatch notes U S commissioners taking Villa activity seriously. Unofficial talks paused as General Bliss returns Monday to interpret changes in the military situation caused by Villa’s bandit movement. General Hugh H. Scott later confirms Villa is alive and active and endorses Bell’s report as a complete outline of facts.
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New London
Conti
Villa
United States
General Bliss
Scott
Wiashington
Baker
Bell
Hugh
B. Scott
Army
Hellevé Villa
Rally Day Attendance Plea for Golden Rule Bible Class
Members urged to attend next Sunday morning at nine thirty to participate in Rally Day events. A group photograph will be taken and all active associate and honorary members are requested to be present to support the class.
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Clase
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A. C. Swimley
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Bly
L. Larew
Charles E. Edmondson
Charles Edmondson
Mrs
Charles B. Ed
Catholic Mission
Rouss Garage
S. L. Larew's
Longfellow
Brehsh
Phat
Miss Kremer
Turmoh
Bel
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