Reid burial voyage and other global news items
Reports from Washington New York London and Chicago cover a busy day. Consul Freeman warns of lawless Durango districts with American deaths and a safety plea. President elect Wilson and Bryan hold talks. Robbers steal payroll in New York. Hickey jury unable to agree. Peace talks in Europe show cautious optimism. Reid honored in Britain as body sails home. Eustis named Wilco inaugural chair. Chicago police arrest eight in Logue case with loot and tools found. Yagu Indians reportedly sack SanMerce with heavy casualties. Navy to convoy Reid body to New York aboard Florida and North Dakota and four destroyers assist.
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Star
Washington
Charles M. Freeman
Durango
Mexico
State Department
Santa Isabel
Consul Freeman
Taft
Madero
England
Germany
United States
Bryan
Wilson
Trenton
N. J
William Jennings Bryan
State House
Mr. Bryan
New York
Oe Finishing Company of América
Hickey
Buffalo
N. Y
Rasbige
Canadian Pacific
London
Die
Austria
Servia
Adriatic
Reid
Eng
Britain
Whitelaw ‘Reid
Natal
Dorchester House
Victoria Railway Station
Royal Household Cavalry
Scots Guards
St. James Park
Victoria Station
Eustis
McCombs
Democratic National Committee
William Corcoran Eustis
Wilcon
Navy Department
Florida
North Dakota
Whitelaw Reid
Frederick county fruit show urges late entries for prizes
Frederick county fruit growers urged to exhibit apples and other fruits for the state society show with a final entry date of December 28. The Star notes Frederick leads in apple production and highlights T. W. Steck of Opequon, a top prize winner at the National Land Congress. Mr Byrd distributes catalogs from The Star office for details on premiums and the upcoming meeting.
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Whately
State Society
H. KF
Star
Frederick
Opequon
National Land Congress
New York
Mississippi River
Steck
HH. EH. Wah Deman
Lynchburg
Byrd
Wsociety
Star Office
Murder at Belle Grove: Mystery of a Mistress’s Death
The article recounts legends of the Belle Grove murder near Mightetown during the Civil War era. Mrs Cooley's body was found in the smokehouse after apparent torture, with the enslaved housekeeper accused. Reports say the Black woman was tried in Winchester in autumn 1861 and sentenced to hang, but the execution was deferred or relocated to Richmond. she may have died in prison. Public memory varies, and the case remains unsettled.
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Nemo
Baltimore
Belle Grove
Mightétown
Winchester
Jackson
Richmond
Doug Jand
Christmas Observance By Winchester Knights Templar
Winchester Commandery No 12 Knights Templar plans the Christmas service on December 25 at the commandery asylum. A short service and music precede the Christmas dinner, with a nationwide message urging charity, fraternal love, and service in His name among Tem plar orders.
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Winchester Commandery
No. 12
Knights Templar
Commandery
William Cromwell Melish
Ot Aig
Baker
Virginia
Virginia Weather Forecast Elevates Rain and Snow Risk
The forecast for Virginia calls for fair conditions followed by increasing cloudiness on Sunday. Rain or snow is probable in the east and south portions of the state.
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Virginia
Special Sale Florida Oranges
A local ad notes a special sale of Florida oranges at 180 per dozen. The listing cites a Ti. Barr contact for buyers.
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Don
BARR
Washington Sunday Star's Accuracy in Late News Printing
The Washington Sunday Star asserts supremacy in timely, detailed reporting of Saturday night and Sunday early news, supported by comparisons. The claim emphasizes precision and rapid dissemination across editions and partners.
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Washington Sunday Star
25000 Xmas Card and Booklet Import From Germany
Advertises 25000 Christmas and New Year cards and booklets imported from Germany priced at 70 cents per dozen. Promotes special prices for Sunday schools and merchants with display at Anderson's Tobacco Store.
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Germany
Anderson’s Tobacco Store
Christmas Savings Club expands in Winchester
The Farmers and Merchants National Bank reports strong turnout for the Christmas Savings Club in Winchester and vicinity. Many members plan to join the next club organized for December 26, with enrollment expected to exceed the 1800 of the first year.
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Efisa
Farmers and ‘Enchants National
Winchester
Christmas Savings ‘Club
Bank Ad Promises Payouts and Holiday Vault Service
A historic bank notice announces payouts on Monday and Tuesday for customers and friends. It states an exclusive custom with deposits and cash checks accepted from a specified evening before Christmas to receive funds. If deposits cannot be made, a secure safe package is offered to store money in burglar-proof vaults over Xmas.
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Xmar
Farmers & Merchants Natit Bank
Polite Vaudeville Act At Amditorium Tonight
Armand Melnotte renowned on the American stage appears at the Amditorium with a cultivated 80 piano and baritone double voice in a fine vaudeville act. The program includes Pathe Weekly features and regular pictures with a 20 cent admission.
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Armand Melnotte
Depna
Amditorium
Alex
Tine Picures
Pathet
Ensign Byrd Arrives Home for Christmas Visit
Ensign Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr of the United States Navy, aboard the battleship Wyoming, arrived from New York to spend part of the Christmas holiday with his parents, Hon. and Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd, on Amherst Street. He plans to return to his ship late next week.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd, Jr
United States Navy
Wyoming
New York
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Amherst Street
Christmas Wishes From Grand Commander to Sir Knights
The grand commander extends greetings to every sir knight in the jurisdiction. He wishes a merry Christmas and a happy prosperous New Year to all.
Alleged Attic Abuse by West Virginia Official Charged
A Charleston report states Rev. W. Jord, former superintendent of the West Virginia Children's Shelter, is accused of abusing a girl at the shelter's building. A warrant followed the assault alleged to have occurred in late November or early December, with the girl recounting the details to authorities and physicians after initial reluctance. The case involves the shelter organization and a investigating medical doctors.
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the Star
Charleston
W. Va
Dee
Hanne
W. Jord
West Virginia Children’s Ald
Lety
Harrisonburg
West Virginia
Widfares
Hylton
Veault
Emerick
Hubbard
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