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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
1
Report says German battleships and cruisers head from Kiel to engage the British fleet in a looming naval clash. Intelligence sources indicate a major confrontation may unfold soon as both sides maneuver for advantage.
British and German forces stood on edge as Kiel warships appeared to shift to the North Sea. Admiralty warned of possible action with the British fleet while Scotland and Ireland coast defenses prepared for deployment. Berlin reported Eastern and Western theaters favorable to German troops with continued offensives and credit votes in the Reichstag.
Indianapolis reports that Zoline, a new motorcar fuel, passed a 1000 mile test at the speedway. The Marmon car showed no harmful effects, averaging 50 miles per hour for 20 hours. Carl Misher confirms the favorable views of experts. A factory may be built in the east with John Andrus in charge of chemical preparation. Production cost is rumored near two cents a gallon, with a price well below gasoline.
A Brussels to Handelsblad report says the German governor of Brabant summoned financiers and ordered Belgium to pay 35 million francs monthly for German troop upkeep and a 375 million franc war levy as punishment for neutrality violations, totaling large sums.
A long leather bill book containing valuable papers was lost on Saturday afternoon November 28 between Winchester and Mt. Williams Virginia. Reward offered for return to C. A. Cammer Mt. Williams Va.
A record of donations totaling 122.98 for Belgian relief, listing individuals and amounts from Kremer’s store to Emmanuel Sunday School, Stevenson VA, Winchester, and Gerardstown areas. Supplies include flour, apples, potatoes, and clothing packages with pickup at J. F. Kremer’s Main Street store.
In the Baltimore Sun photo of Tome Institute’s football squad the manager is E V Y Weems Jr son of Mr and Mrs E J Weems of Winchester. A reward is offered for lost gold framed eyeglasses with chain and pin. Return to Star Office. Special sale of fine furs advertised by Rus Belk Greens.
The Winchester Common Council debated whether Dr E W Miller the meat and milk inspector should receive 900 a year or be paid fees for services. Citizens and officials praised his work while others urged cost cuts saying inspectors time may be overallocated. A committee referral followed amid talks on milk license tax changes.
J Borden Harriman longtime New York banker and broker age figure died in Washington from a long illness at his home 1719 H street NW He will likely be buried in Mount Kisco New York His widow Mrs Harriman a noted reformer was appointed to the federal industrial commission They leave a daughter Ethel M Harriman and other relatives including sister in law Mrs William K Vanderbilt and brothers J Lowe Harriman H W Harriman and Oliver Harriman
Fred Jones, a recurring figure in police court, was arrested by Officer Hollis on a warrant charging larceny of a carriage pole from A G Rutherford and its sale to Winchester dealer B L Laren. He was convicted and sentenced to 30 days labor, with potential penitentiary risk if convicted again, trial held in the city hall lockup due to a missing officer and unlocked cell.
The emergency measure imposes a one cent stamp tax on shipper receipts for each shipment, with 1 cent stamps on bills of lading manifests and other receipts. Railroads must attach stamps to these documents and report monthly payments from the Pullman Company. The law excludes Pullman tickets and covers adhesive taxes on legal papers effective December 1.
Mr Samuel W Trenary notifies the death of Robert Haymaker a Winchester native who had lived in Clarksburg. He once partnered with George W Grim in a South Main street store and a Shawnee Hollow mill. The body will be brought to Winchester tomorrow aboard the Shenandoah special, arriving 12 57 pm, then to Mount Hebron Cemetery for brief funeral services and interment. South Bend Hose Company member Captain will serve as pallbearer.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church announce a luncheon and sale of fancy articles at the church parlor next Thursday afternoon. Proceeds support church activities.
Martinsburg West Virginia December 2 Special to The Star attorneys Noll and Boyd hired by Theodore Purley of near Inwood to sue Interstate Evaporating Company for the death of Robert Hobson Furley killed when the plant at Inwood collapsed last Saturday. Liability centers on the evaporating company and its builders with the suit likely filed in Circuit Court this week.
The Inwood plant collapse killed 13 year old Hobson Furley as beams fell and fruit dropped from the floor above. A jury found the death due to faulty construction and inadequate support, with testimony from seven witnesses including Dr M G Hoffman and foreman Frank Rutter.
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