Reverend Hubbard Heads to Grave Charge Trial
West Virginia minister Rev. W J Hubbard, accused of a capital offense, was transported from Richmond to Staunton and on to Charleston. He declared innocence, saying he has always followed moral law and cared for homeless children, while fearing the charge will harm his future.
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Tom W. Va
West Virginia
Virginia
Richmond
Staunton
Baltimore
Ohio Railroad
Rockghi ‘County
Walter James Seni
Thik County
Davis Wat
Charleston
West
Acred
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Hubbard
West “Virginia
Czar Ferdinand and King George Meet in Saloniki
Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria and King George of Greece met at Saloniki by appointment to discuss Balkan affairs. Each was accompanied by staff and servants. The meeting was cordial. details of their discussion were not published.
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Star
Athens
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
George
Greece
Saloniki
Balkan
Market Opens With Strong Tone as Rail Shares Rise
New York December 20 reports a strong market opening with a sharp upturn led by Union Pacific Railroad up 2 1 2 points. All standard stocks gained a point while the curb market stayed firm and American lists in London advanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific Railroad
London
Slayer of Eleven Men Dead In Jail
Birmingham reporter dispatch states Deputy Sheriff C Henry Cole who killed eleven men mostly outlaws died in jail city morgue from self administered morphine poison while a prisoner Cole had been sentenced to ten years for killing Irving Cobb and was to be moved to state prison soon
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Birmingham
Ala
C. Henry Cole
Cole
Irving Cobb
A New Theatre for Winchester Opens Soon
Mr. J. H. Henry leases Harris Hall on North Main to run a first class moving picture theater with 460 seats. Admission will be five cents. The Gem will feature independent films and indirect lighting, opening around January 15, 1913. Henry hopes to expand by adding a better entrance via adjacent property in the future.
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Harris Hall
North Main Street
A. L. Shearer
Henry
Marnet Street
Reuss
For Sale Delicious Apples by P. H. Gold
Found pocket-book on streets of Winchester reported by A. L. Rosenberger Route City. Contents include half-dozen boxes of Delicious apples for sale by owner to interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Gold
Winchester
A. L. Rosenberger
Mins A Fair Bride Dakotah Best Weds Major Howard Brown
Miss Dakotah Best married Major Howard Elliott Brown at a Washington residence in a small ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Best of Brucetown, wore blue serge and orchids, and to Canada and Richmond after the ceremony. Brown, from an old North Carolina family, has taught at southern military academies.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Washington
Dakotah Best
J. Janney Best
Brucetown
Howard Elliott Brown
Richmond
Mattle Be, Best
Euclid Street
Mr. Jeffries
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Samuel Stump
Alexandria
New York
Canada
Best
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Frances Best
William J. Best
North Dakota
United’ States
Crest
Major Brown
North Carolina
Polite Vaudeville at Auditorium Tonight
Armand Melnoire the great soprano and baritone-drole will perform at the Polite Vaudeville Auditorium tomorrow night with the usual pictures. Admission is 10 cents.
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Armand Melnoire
Subscriptions Updated as Renewal Discounts Apply
Notice to readers to renew subscriptions before expiration dates marked on their papers. Lost item on the streets includes a four horse blanket. return to Star office. Special sale on Florida oranges priced per dog from T M Barr.
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Man
Een
Star Office
Florida Oranges Lsc
Gompers Sees Wilson on Labor Bill in April Session
After a conference with President-elect Wilson, Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor discussed labor legislation for the April special session. Wilson left with the impression he favored creating a department of labor.
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Frank ‘Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Congress
Gompers
Department of Labor
Chicago women offer 24 cents a dozen for storage food
Telex from Chicago reports one million storage eggs offered for sale today in a Chicago Clean Food Club drive. Society women aim to cut living costs by promoting affordable staples through the club.
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Star
Chicago
Chicago Clean’ Food Club
Three Die From Gas In Boston Boarding House
Three persons were killed by gas in the southern part of Boston this morning while asleep in a boarding house. The boarders were called for in beds. The gas is believed to have escaped from a theater.
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the Star
Boston
Defense Lawyers Raise Objection in Dynamite Conspiracy Trial
Defense attorneys challenged McManigal's testimony and the statutes used in the dynamite conspiracy case. Each side was allotted an hour and a half to present arguments on general and individual issues before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indi
McManigal
Methodism To Celebrate Christmas Sunday School Event
The Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South celebrates its annual Christmas Sunday school program tonight at 7 30 in the church auditorium. Santa Claus will distribute gifts to all present and organizers expect a large turnout of the young people for the evening’s exercises.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Santa Claus
President Mellen Defends Policies in Boston Statement
President Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company issued a statement in Boston defending his policies and accusing opponents of the present traffic monopoly tied to the Grand Trunk Railway agreement.
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The
Star
Boston
Mass
Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Grand Trunk Railway
Mrs Hutgins Leaves for Hamp ton After Funeral
Mrs Kenneth W Hutgins attends the funeral of her father Dr W S Love and traveled this morning to her home in Hampton Virginia after the services.
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Kenneth W. ‘Hutgins
W. S. Love
Hampton
Vee
United States Orders Border Troops in Wake of Mexican Promises
Washington reports an ultimatum to President Madero prompts War Department to order General Breever to mobilize troops along the border and hold men ready for immediate border action. Navy to keep Atlantic squadron in readiness to move to Mexican waters amid growing tensions. The note warns of U S intervention to protect American property and citizens in Mexico. An American, John Motrey, is said to have been captured near Juarez by Mexican bandits.
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The
Star
Washington
Madero
Mexico
War Department
Breever
Kap
Navy Department
Knox
State Department
Taft
Mader
United States
John Motrey
Pear Juarez
Yeggs Blow To An Empty Safe
Three yeggmen in an automobile with a Pennsylvania license tag up side down attacked the Conshohocken post office near Norristown. They blew the safe with nitroglycerin after throwing a brick through the glass door, but the safe was empty and they took nothing.
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Norristown
Pennsylvania
Conshohocken
Here
Oliver Comedy Company Heads To Auditorium For 3 Night Run
Oliver Comedy Company featuring Ely and Wilson brings a 3 night engagement to the Auditorium starting Monday with a Christmas matinee at 3 pm. Evening shows Monday and Tuesday begin at 8 30 pm, Christmas night offers two shows starting at 7 pm and 10 and 20 cent admission. Capt and Mrs Potter and Miss Potter arrived from Germantown Pa to spend holidays with Capt and Mrs Potter’s son in law and daughter Mrs Alexander Barrie.
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Oliver Comedy Company
Ely
Wilson
Fort Loudoun Seminary Banquet Celebrates Christmas Spirit
The faculty of Fort Loudoun Seminary held their annual banquet with invited guests in the decorated dining room. The event featured seasonal ices, toasts, music, and reflections on the site’s colonial history connected to Washington.
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Fort Loudoun ‘Seminary
Seana
Andi
Virginia
Washington
Pereong
Choo
Saunders
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Nemo
Six Reel Show At You Like It Auditorium Tonight
A six reel program features parts of As You Like It followed by other acts. The bill highlights Rose Coghlan in As You Like It and includes Pathe and Bosany films such as Neptune's Daughter. Demonstrates a packed, varied cinema lineup for the evening.
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Ship
Pathe
Neptune's Daughter
Bosany
Rose Coghlan
Virginia Fair Tonight and Saturday Forecast
A weather note for Virginia predicts fair skies tonight and Saturday with no precipitation. Clear to partly cloudy conditions expected and temperatures likely mild. Local authorities urge travelers to plan accordingly.
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Virginia
Winchester High School Wins Debates and Recitations
Winchester high school dominance shines as Martinsburg trails in a close debate and declamation contest. Nannetta Wild wins with Sacrifice of the Roman Citizen and Adele Metz delivers Kentucky Belle. Judges include Professor Miller Rev Marks and Rev W W Smith.
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Winchester High School
Martinsburg High
Winchester
Tinsburg
Carl Cn Instine
Nannetta Wild
Adele Metz
Endes
Martinsburg
Professor Miller
Hedgesville High School
Mr. Marks
Methodist Episcopal
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Czar
King
Dakotah
Fr. E. Brown
Army
Navy
Yeggs
Ine
Oliver Company
Banquet al FY
Loudoun
Weather Forecast
John Bert High School
Martinsburgers
Shishounee
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