State debates road management shift to state agencies
A Frederic county Grange urges state control of the North Western Turnpike road arguing state aid and central supervision can reduce costs. They cite prior arrangements with the Board of Public Works and the Beltway Commissioner, urging a three hundred thousand dollar yearly appropriation and faster improvements under state direction. The discussion notes Federal funds and impending decisions by state and national authorities on road funding.
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Winchester
Speeia
Board of Public Works
Richmond
Ite
Board of Supervisors
Frederic County
Peterving
Cort
Beltway
Tim
Willine
Banda
Govi Ctor
Virginia
Washington
British Denounce Killing of Benton in Juarez
Washington reports reaction to the murder of William S. Benton a British subject ranch-owner killed by Villa forces in Juarez. The Globe blames U S policy Monroe Doctrine arms embargo and Wilson for the death while Diaz refutes joining Villa. The State Department notes Benton was executed after a court martial and closes the case.
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London
Great Britain
Acore
Wilson
William 8. Benton
Juarez
Francisco ‘Villa
Globe
United States
Cook
Lieuten Soci
United States Army
Vera Cruz
Havana
Vexico Cipy
Aahibe Wohler
Jone] Carden
Williams
Benton
Evening News
Dfn
Uyington
Washington
William
Villa
State Department
Béntton
Rescue efforts underway for Riverdale crew off Cape Henry
Litte Island lifesavers began attempts to rescue the crew of the British steamer Riverdale after heavy seas, sleet, and a fifty mile gale slowed boats from reaching the ship. Three men were rescued by daybreak and twenty remain aboard as dawn approaches.
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Norfolk
Cape Henry
Délrig
Browing
Riverdale
Service for Mrs. Trichie at Market Street Methodist
Funeral service for Mrs. Trichie to be held at 1 30 Sunday afternoon at the home of her sister Mrs George Trichie South Market street with Rev C D Taylor of the Market St Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Another Fine Show at Auditorium Tonight
The Leaveliete musical comedy company performs their final night at the Auditorium with strong singing, followed by a Vitagraph feature The Pirates featuring John. Pathe Wervly will also be shown in a two hour program for a small admission price.
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Leaveliete
Mpany
John
Pathe Wervly
Smith Dies In His Chair Reading Summons Comes Quietly
Clarke County man William Smith aged elder statesman and flour mill operator died peacefully while reading a summons in his chair at his home near Berryville Road. Surviving are a widow Miss Mary Smith, a daughter Mrs. Duie Quick both of Clarke County, two sons Ellwood Smith at home and Carroll Smith of Denver Colorado, two sisters Miss Carrie Smith Stephenson and Mrs Brown Mirlow Jefferson County W Va, and four brothers Edwin Smith Summit Point WV Albert Warren and Whitlam Smith Stephenson. Funeral services at his late home tomorrow morning with friends meeting at the hour. burial in Behran Cemetery. The late Miss Annie Smith was buried at Mount Hepton last Tuesday.
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Uedergtle
Opequsa
Smith
Mery Ib
Clarke County
Duie Quick
Ellwood - Smith
Carroll Smith
Denver
Colorado
Carrie Smith
Stephenson
Brown Mirlow
Jefferson “County
Berryville Road
Lawie R. Smith
Servidés
Éloetr Friends
Houe
Mowst Behran
Eistéy
Isikh
Annie Smith
Burien
Mount ‘Hepton
THE
Star
Virginia Governor Hosts Notable Richmond Reception
A grand party hosted by Governor and Mrs. Henry Carter Stuart drew nearly 860 invitations to the executive mansion in Richmond. The event featured dancing until 2:30 in the morning with young social elements attending, including Mrs. Richard Breyn Byrd of Winchester in a white tulle gown with rhine stones and crystal ornaments.
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Virginia
Henry Carter Stuart
Richmond
Gov Begliese
Roy
Dantéd Ati
Ichard Breyn Byrd
Winchester
Douglas McCoy Granted Absolute Divorce in Circuit Court
Judge Z W Harrison awards an absolute divorce to Douglas McCoy from Ethel Rhodesferd McCoy in Frederick County. The bill alleged abandonment three years before filing and the decree preserves the plaintiff's property rights.
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Z.W. Harrison
Circuit Court
Prederick County
Douglas McCoy
Ethel Rhodesferd McCoy
For Sale Steam Engine and Fresh Mackerel Ad
For sale 1 6 horse power Prick anetine engine and 2 Gelsar gavelihe engines cheap to quick buyer. Apply at Star Office. Fresh Mackeral at Orndorff and McVicar's Apte.
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Star Office
Mackeral
Orndorff
McVicar's
Apte
Pepys Diary Fragments On Charles II Nobility And Court Life
A fragmented clipping reviews Pepys Diary passages imagining Charles II era morals and mistresses, royal ceremonies, and court fashions. It notes bishops kneeling to scandalous nobles, queen Mary’s birthday banquet, candlelight theater, and 1666 holiday customs with lavish dress and jealously guarded secrets.
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Pepy
Charles II
Vibegali
England
Mary
Pepys
Mrs. Stuart
Duke of York
Avery
France
Rites Held for Dea Fire Victims and Burned Victim
Funeral services were held for Miss Bessie Ridgeway daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Ridgeway of the county who died from fatal burns after an explosion in her bedroom late Wednesday night The service at 11 AM was conducted by Gobk Street Methodist Episcopal Church South and burial followed in Brucetown Cemetery A large turnout from northern county attended the grave service Also noted were funeral services for Mrs Sarah Larew O Rourke aunt of Mr Samuel Larew in Winchester who died from burns on Mountain Road White Hall Greenspring area The last rites were at her home and interment occurred at White Hill Cemetery with Rev Hamrick of Inwood W Va assisting
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Bessie Ridgeway
Dire
Samuel Ridgeway
County
South Market Street
Gobk Street Methodist _Episcopal Church
South
Witc
Deal Way
Hone
Bricetown
Brucetown
Sarah Larew O'Rourke
Samuel L. Larew
Winchester
Mouetain Road
White Hall
Greenspring
O’rourke
Hamrick
Inwood
W. Va
White Hei
Woman in Philadelphia Withdraws Poison Charge After Misguided Coffee Incident
In Philadelphia Heb 21 Miss Wickersham, hospitalized after drinking poisoned coffee at the fashionable Adethpia hotel, withdraws accusation that her lover Claude Merker drugged the beverage. She now says she poisoned herself by mistake and remains in the German hospital.
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Philadelipaia
Otias
Boat Capsizes Off Ireland Drowning 14 Lifesavers
Fourteen lifebuoys drowned while attempting to rescue the crew of the wrecked Norwegian steamship Mexico off Wexford Ireland on February 21. Other lifesavers completed the rescue of the crew.
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Ireland
Mexico
Wexford
Robbers Seize $260000 From Queen and Crescent Express
A special agent said bandits stopped the Queen and Crescent express near Trussville Alabama Thursday night and pulled $260000 from the mail car. Reports indicate $100000 was taken from the money being sent from New York to a New Orleans bank. The gang is accused of similar southern train robberies totaling nearly $600000 over two years.
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Birmingham
Ala
Queen and Crescent Railroad
Trussville
New York
New Orleans
Southern
Entertained at Tea by Mrs W W and Frances Coe
A fragment notes a tea gathering on a Wednesday hosted by Mrs. W W and Miss Frances Coe in Charlestown West Virginia, with visits from acquaintances who often travel to Winchester.
Motive ShOuts Fatal Shootings at Market Street Diner
Carl Kinlock an automobile salesman opened fire at a Market Street diner killing Ora Griffin 20 and wounding Annie Phillips 25 before shooting himself. Griffin died, Kinlock and Phillips were hospitalized in critical condition. The shooting followed a dispute over Griffin's alleged other romance.
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Carl Kinlock
Ora Griffin
Annie Phillips
Kinlock
Miss Grifin
Kinloch
Miss Phillips
Miss. Griffin
The Hidden Check Found After Fruitless Efforts
The Star reports a hidden check found by Mr Johnny Boxwell of the city after many residents searched the paper’s hidden check page. The clue pointed to a location in a tree south of Rotes City. City officials and residents searched City Hall as the search began again for the next week.
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Johny ‘Boxwell
Thieety
Rotes
Mt. Boxwell
Wanted at once in Ashby sprint mystery
Notices describe a rapid search for a person named Ashby related to a sprint incident. Authorities request any information leading to the suspect, offering cooperation and urgency. Authorities warn against public danger and urge witnesses to come forward.
Winchester Churches Unite for Go to Church Day
The Ministerial Association and local pastors unite in a Go to Church campaign to draw lapsed attendees to morning 11 a.m. and evening 7:30 p.m. services. Special music, practical sermons, and ushers will welcome visitors as forecasts promise rising warmth for Sunday.
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Winchester
Weather Outlook for Virginia Mixed Skies and Warm Temps
Virginia forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures. Mr Charles E Murphy of Wade in Virginia has returned from Washington after attending the Fowler Shar wedding.
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Virginia
Charles E. Murphy
Wades“ire
Washington
Pidgegh explains concrete mixing and building methods
The article captures Pidg egh detailing concrete construction techniques and a homemade mixer. He describes gathering rock, preparing a barrel mixer, and arranging boards and pipes to form a durable door frame and foundation.
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Northwestern Pike
Cteamer
Ead
Man
Pankhurst
Charles
General Villa
Chicago
Aemo
Gottte
Nova Scotia
Miss Bessie Ridgeway
Sarah O'Roarke
W W. “Ode
Frances Coe
Charlestown
W. ‘Va
Reardon
McVicar
Orn
Hees
Ashby
Weather Forecast
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Lewis
Pidgegh
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