Madero Rebels Battle in Mexico City Amid Bombardment
Fighting rages as Madero and Diaz forces clash in the capital. Destruction spreads through central areas, with the City Hall and library damaged. U S prepares to act, while mediation efforts seek a peaceful readjustment of Mexican affairs.
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Washington
Mexico
Taft
Custom
Foreign Relations Committee
Flood
Virginia
Foreign Affairs Committee
John Barrett
Pan- American Union
United States
Barrett Sa
Rooter William J. Bryan
Masonic Grand Lodge Elects Leaders At Richmond Session
W Ray Smith named district deputy grand master for district No 3 covering Frederick and Clarke counties and Front Royal Strasburg area. Grand Master W L Andrews of Roanoke reelected for a second term. Charles A Nesbitt of Richmond elected grand secretary succeeding Dr. George W Carrington who died recently. Other officers reelected. A C Slonaker and Charles R McCanh noted as returning attendees.
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W. Ray Smith
Winchwater Hiram Lodge
A. F
A. Masons
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Front Royal
Strasburg
Grand ‘Lodge ‘of Masons
Virginia
Richmond
W. L. Andrews
Roanoke
Charles A. Nesbitt
George W. Carrington
A. C. Slonaker
Hiram Lodge
Charles R. McCanh
Love Lodge
Bernhardt Stars in Queen Elizabeth at Auditorium
Manager Wilson arrived from Martinsburg to present Mme. Bernhardt and her all star company in the four reel photoplay Queen Elizabeth. The company was paid $60,000 and admissions are 20 cents for lower floor and 10 cents for bateing. First show at 7:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Martinsburg
Mme
Bernhardt
Queen Elizabeth
Sarah Bernhardt
Autar
Special sale at Jolliffe and Jolliffe's store
Notice announces a special sale at the Jolliffe and Jolliffe's store formerly run by Jones and Jolliffe. It invites curiosity and promises prices that will bring customers back for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolliffe and Jolliffe’s
Jones and Jolliffe
Armistice in Northern Mexico Reported as Friction Eases
Voluntary armistice between federals and rebels dominates much of northern Mexico with fraternizing observed. Some federal officers favor Diaz, but loyalty to Madero lingers. Mexico City riots linked to prisoner liberation attempt. Victoria captured by rebel band. Gen Trevino tightens holds. Monterey reports quiet. Virginian’s Wife Killed in Mexico City identified as Texas native.
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EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Diaz
Madero
Chihuahua City
Brownsville
Matamoras
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Refugio Trevino
Geronimo Trevino
Monterey
Trevino
Nat City
Virginian
Norfolk
H. W. Holmes
Mexico City
Henry W._ Holmes
Ivor
Southampton County
Virginians to march in inaugural parade in Washington
The Second Virginia Regiment based in Winchester plans a 50 to 55 man march up Pennsylvania Avenue for President Woodrow Wilsons inauguration on March 4. Captain Reardon says transport and lodging are provided by the unit. soldiers provide their own meals and may depart March 3 or 4, returning after a single night away.
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Second
Virginia Regiment
Winchester
Pennsylvania Avenue
Woodrow Wilson
Washington
North Main Street
Reardon
Murderer Must Pay the Penalty
Governor Mann refused to commute Roy Maxwell Sullivan’s death sentence for the murder of Convict Guard John Howard last summer. He granted a stay of execution until February 28, and Sullivan faces the electric chair on that date.
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Mann
Roy Maxwell Sulivan
John Howard
Sullivan
Big Vaudeville Acts at the Auditorium Saturday
Two top vaudeville acts headline at the Auditorium with matinee and evening shows tomorrow. Regular lectures also on the program. Admission ten cents.
Sister Paralyzed Relative Aids Baltimore Trip Return Home
Miss Mary Lumley recently returned home greatly improved after months in Baltimore under a medical specialist. Her mother remains in Baltimore indefinitely to care for Mrs. Alexander Merrifield who suffered a severe stroke last Friday night.
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Baltimore
Alexander Merrifield
Philip Williams Elected Twin City Club Secretary Treasurer
Winston-Salem paper reports Philip Williams son of Mrs. Shirley Carter of Winchester was chosen secretary and treasurer for the coming year. Williams, with the Strauss and Williams firm, is noted as an energetic member and popular in the city. The club also discussed plans for a new club house to be built soon, expected to be among the most imposing structures in Winston-Salem.
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Winston-Salem
N.C
Twin City’ Club
Philip Williams
Shirley Carter
Winchester
Williams
Strauss and Williams
Noted Attorneys In Stewart Case At Berkey Circuit Court
At the coming trial in the Berkeley Circuit Court of Claude W. Stewart indicted for arson Judge Daily will preside as Judge Woode recuses. Prosecuting Attorney Downey withdraws due to family relation. Former Prosecuting Attorney Allen B. Noll named special prosecutor, assisted by Forrest W. Brown. Defense includes former Senator C. J. Faulkner and Col. Stuart W. Walker.
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Berkeley
Claude W. Stewart
Daily
Woode
Downey
Stewart
Allen B. Noll
Forrest W. Brown
Ellison
C. J. Faulkner
Col
Stuart W. Walker
Cake Sale at Christ Church Saturday Benefit
A cake sale is planned at Christ Church parish this Saturday at 11 o clock to benefit the Baby Branch. Proceeds go to support the local baby care efforts.
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Christ Church
Winchester Soldiers May Get Chance To Kill Some Mexicans
The Star reports Virginians in Company I, Second Virginia Regiment, may be mobilized to confront Mexican forces. Letters to Adjutant-General Sale from militiamen express readiness to deploy, as orders for mobilization circulate in the War Department.
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Winchester
Virginia Regiment
Sam
Mexico
Star
Richmond
State
Virginia
United States
National Guard
War Department
Sale
Washington
Koontz-Hillyard Case Ends With Hillyard Victory
A jury in Frederick County Circuit Court recently submitted the case of contractor John Koontz versus William R. Hillyard for decision. Judge T W Harrison ruled in favor of Hillyard, awarding $57 to the defendant while Koontz sought payment for extras.
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John Koontz
William R. Hillyard
Frederick County
T. W. Harrison
Koontz
Hillyard
Valley Pike
Baltimore Commodity Prices in Wholesale Markets
Baltimore reports act ing prices in wholesale markets with spot and February figures for Wheat No 2 red 106 1 2, Corn new 54, Oats 64 7 8, Butter Fancy creamery 83 7, Virginia dairy prints 85, Live poultry values for young chickens ducks pigeons and turkeys, Hay No 1 timothy 19 and No 1 clover 18 50 to 19.
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Baltimore
Virginia
Richmond Mobilization Camps For National Guard Planned
Announcement reports Richmond selected as a site for one of several mobilization camps for the national guard to be established nationwide during wartime. The note indicates preparations for defense and recruitment activities.
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Porbie
Richmond Ha
National Guard
Papers Not Right Reason Given By W Va Court
The West Virginia Supreme Court refused to consider a habeas corpus petition for Mother Jones and other labor leaders, ruling the papers were not properly drawn up. Riot fears followed reports of miners heading to Charleston with demands and armed guards surrounded the capitol. Genera l Woodford died in New York, and a jewelry store in New York was looted by youths. Purcell killed his daughter and attempted to kill his wife, then surrendered. A memorial service for Captain Scott and companions was held at St Paul’s Cathedral with King George in attendance.
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Star
Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court of West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Jones
Glasscock
Kenner Hill
Kanawha County
State Capitol
Governors House
Woodford
New York
Stewart Woodford
Spain
Youtester
N. W
Vorgmen
Chamber of Commerce
Philip Present
James Purcell
Purcell
London
Robert FE. Scott
Antarctic
South Pole
St. Paul’s
George
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Paris Commune
Paris
W. Ray. Smith
J. J. Lumley
Mary Lumley
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Phil. Williams
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George W. Kurtz
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