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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1913

Page

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Huerta Rejects Wilson Proposals delaying peace moves

U S diplomats report Huerta refused Lind proposals, then relented, sparking debate in Washington over endings and face saving. Nelson O Shaughnessy denies expulsion rumors and warns no immediate U S mediation, while Huerta hints at severed ties with Washington if U S recognises Mexico.

Huerta Washington Interior Urrutia Nelson O'Shaughnessy Henry Lane Wilson O'Shaughnessy United States Mexico City Wilson John Lind Bryan

Bennet Russell Claimed By Death

Bennet Russell aged about 66 died after a lingering illness at National avenue residence. Survived by widow formerly Miss Linghass of Frederick county, three sons Bennett E Lyle and Ray Russell, two daughters Elizabeth Anderson and Ella Russell. Funeral at First Baptist Church at 2 30 Thursday. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Bennett Ward Russell National Avenue

Bowers Strikes Oil Twice Near Martinsburg

Former U S Fish Commissioner George M Bowers of Martinsburg receives notice that two oil wells in which he is interested have proven productive in western West Virginia. Work will start on a third well immediately.

United States George M. ‘Bowers Martinsburg West Virginia

Pearson Named Acting History Professor at Washington and Lee

Dr Chilton Pearson of Richmond has been appointed acting professor of history at Washington and Lee University Lexington for the next session to replace Dr John H Latane who resigned to join Johns Hopkins University He comes with top testimonials having been history instructor at Yale and earned his PhD last June.

Chilton © Pearson Richmond Washington and Lee University Lexington John H. Latane John Hopkins University Pearson Yale University

Wanted Fresh Cabbage Butter and Eggs

H Shindler and Son advertise for fresh produce and pantry staples including cabbage butter and eggs in a local sale notice.

H. Shindler & Son

Apple Buyers Arrive in Winchester to Assess County Crop

Several apple buyers have arrived in Winchester to review the local crop and report on sales. Samuel Haines of New York and E. T. Loomis representative EE Loomis and Company are among visitors, with Thomas Russell of Glasgow also in conference with growers. Additional buyers are anticipated.

Samuel Haines New York EE. N. Loomis E. T. Loomis and Company United States Watts Thomas Russell Glasgow Scotland

A Wild Ride and Five Big Reels at the Auditorium Tonight

A wild ride is billed as one of the greatest 7 reel Selig pictures, shown at the Auditorium tonight. Also listed for sale is a 1912 model 30 HP roadster with full equipment in excellent condition, priced at $650. respond to Star Office.

Care Star Office

Ark visitors leave Prairie Grove for Owings Mills trip

Mrs. A. L. Maupin Mrs. Wf. C. Magruder Miss Emma Magruder Miss Mary E. Campbell and Mr. B. C. Campbell of Prairie Grove Ark left Glen Burnie west end to visit family and friends in Owings Mills Md before returning home.

A. L. Maupin Wf. C. Magruder

Virginia Weather Forecast Unsettled With Showers

Unsettled forecast for Virginia calls for local showers tonight or Wednesday. Cooler air to dip into the north portion tonight.

Virginia North Portion

Young lineman killed by live wire in Charlestown

Frederick Hubley, 19, of Shippensburg Pa, a lineman for Cumberland Valley Telephone, was instantly killed in Charlestown West Virginia after touching a live electric wire tied to the Millville plant of Northern Virginia Power. The accident occurred as he attempted to reach a pole from a metal roof. his body was sent to Shippensburg for burial and District Manager Knode arranged arrangements.

Millville Northern Virginia Power Company Winches Charlestown Winchester The Telephone Company Knode Hagerstown Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shippensburg Hubley Jefferson County Jefferson Cooperge Company New York Harry K. Thaw Stanford White William Thaw Cresson Harry Nyhter

Touring Cars for Hire at Solenberger's Store

Advertising copy notes cars available for hire at Solenberger's Store run by John. Text is fragmentary but indicates rental service without additional details.

Ay John Solenberger a _ Ip

Conveyances of County Property In Frederick County

Deeds admitted to record in Frederick County Circuit Court list transfers including James R. Coontz to J W and R M Stephenson for 26 acres near Fawcett's Gap. Robert McGalis to Daniel W McKnee for 13 acres. M L Parsons to Samuel C Ruble correcting deed error for eight acres along Back Creek. M M Lynch trustee to B J Evans for one acre near Winchester. Lewis A Lampetax to Elizabeth A Horsey for two tracts totaling 254 acres in Shawnee district. O O Helsley to Mrs John W Cather for life interests near Gainesboro. Co A Mellwee to G M Premfitt for Linden Heights lot.

Circuit Court Frederick County James R. Coontz J. W R. M. Stephenson Fawcett's Gap Robert McGalis Daniel W. McKnee Stonewall District IM. L. Parsons Samuel C. Ruble Lewis A. Lampet Elizabeth A. Horsey Shawnee Oo. B. Helsley John W. Cather Gainesboro A. Mellwee G. M. Premfitt Linden Heights

Hustlers to Meet Cavalry at Reservoir Park Diamond

Tomorrow at 8 o clock in the afternoon the Winchester Hustlers face the baseball team from the Eleventh United States Cavalry at the Reservoir Park diamond. Both clubs boast all star players and the game is anticipated as an interesting contest. Miss Mary Stuart hosts a masquerade party tonight at Hawthorne on the Northwestern grade in honor of friends.

Winchester Hustlers Eleventh United States Cavalry Regiment Reservoir Park Mary Stuart Stuart

Miss Halsey Guest at Rita Norton's Hoboken Home

Miss Maude Halsey of Hoboken New Jersey is a guest of Miss Rita Norton at her North Brad dock residence. The brief note places two social figures at a local home gathering.

Maude Halsey Hoboken Nnj Rita Norton North Braddock

Court Martial at Army Camp Reported Near Town

A general court martial convened at the United States cavalry Instruction camp with several enlisted men arraigned on minor charges. Lieut. Russell of the Fifteenth Cavalry acted as judge advocate. Those found guilty were sent to the guard house as the camp prepared for a windstorm and continued squadron and regimental drills.

United States Cavalry Instruction Lieut Russell Fifteenth Cavalry Tenth Eleventh Fifteenth General Cavalry Board Eleventh Cavalry Cunliffe H. Murray Camp of Instruction Winchester Gillen Eighth Cavalry Philippines Washington Manila San Francisco Cabell

Sun Yat Sen forces win decisive Nanking victory

Federal troops under Sun Yat Sen crush rebels at Nanking capturing Purple Mountain and Loin Hill after a desperate charge. The engagement saw 65 000 men killed or fallen.

Shanghai China Sun Yat Sen Nanking Purple Mountain Loin Hill

Glynn Declared Legal Governor Plans Message to Legislature

Albany Aug 19 Acting Governor Glynn, backed by Attorney General Carmody, will send a special message to the New York Legislature this evening with nominees for state offices. A fierce Sulzer Glynn contest is anticipated in the upcoming session.

Albany N. Y Carmody State of New York Martin H. Glynn Sulzer Glynn

Tickets On Sale For Charity Entertainment Event

Tickets for a charity entertainment in the Auditorium on August 29 were put on sale at Hable's store. Seat reservations are moving quickly and good seats should be chosen promptly. Prices are 50 cents and up.

Thaw Escapes Asylum Fugitives Tracked Across Border

Deputy Sheriff Kelsey identifies Harry K. Thaw on a train to Canada. Thaw is pursued after leaving Matteawan Asylum and captured near Beecher Falls, crossing into Canada. Reports note no word from his mother, and a $2,000 payment for services aided his escape. Wide manhunt with warrants for conspiracy and bribery threatens extradition.

Star Colebrook Kelsey Harry K. Thaw Canada Coledebrook Thaw Coathcook Beecher Falls Montreal Quebec Matteawan Inisane State Hospital Mattwan Burns Conger Poughkeepsie

Fire Wipes Out An Entire Town In Maine

WATERVILLE Maine August 19 Practically the entire town of North Anson thirty miles from Waterville has been destroyed by fire. Forty buildings including the Hotel Somerset and twenty business houses were burned with a total loss of over one hundred thousand dollars.

Waterville Maine North Anson Somerset

Seed Catalog Touts Crimson Clover and Alfalfa Varieties

Brief ad text promotes high class Crimson Clover Alfalfa Timothy and other grass seeds. Readable portion hints at varieties and purchasing notes.

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D’affairs U. S Mexico White House Lind State Department National Palace Nelson O’shaughnnessy O’shaughnessy Foreign Office Mr. Lind General Huerta Wilsom Ryan John Bassett Moore Senate U.S. Megico City Bennet Russell Fice M. Bowers University Dr. C Evelyn Thaw Wevelyn Nesbit Thaw Madison Square ‘Lardem Harry Thaw Stanfor White Matteawan Asylum Apple Pathe Essany John Manly Edi Weather Forecast Frederick Hubley Pensburg Cumberland Valley Phone Company Uni Ted Telephone Company W. Va ARMY Ganada
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