Lee as Ideal Gentleman opposed secession and duty
The text discusses Robert E. Lee's stance on secession, portraying him as a model of military genius and personal virtue. It contrasts him with Napoleon, noting Lee's integrity, religion, and concern for his family's conduct, including letters to his wife and a harsh winter in Virginia during 1861.
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Lee
Napol
Europe
Napoleon
West Point
Agnes
Virginia
Audley
Clarke County
Lorenzo Lewis
West Virginia
Ganley River
Auto dealer killed in smash at race track
A Los Angeles automobile dealer was killed and two companions were seriously injured when their car ran out of control and plunged 25 feet down an embankment while en route to the race track. The accident occurred near Banta Monica. Authorities reported the names of the victims were not available.
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Banta Monica
Cal
Los Angeles
Snake Doctor Killed by Deadly Krait Bite in Calcutta
Dr Frederick Fox, famed for treating snake bites, dies in Calcutta after being bitten by a krait while experimenting. He had just saved a goat bitten by the same snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Calcutta
India
Frederick Fox
Women rally to save Mrs Buffam in poisoning case
New York clubwomen plan a campaign to stay the execution of Mrs Cynthia Buffam of Little Valley after a jury convicted her of poisoning her husband Willis Buffam and a death sentence was imposed. Prominent men and women organize petitions as Buffam instructs Frahm to keep a stiff upper lip.
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New York
Cynthia Buffam
Little Valley
Willis Buffam
Massachusetts report cites 500 resorts and 6649 red light women
The Boston legislative committee on white slavery in Massachusetts released a report listing 500 resorts and 6,649 red light women. It blames bad influences on childhood and negligence in electing licensing boards for the conditions.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Barton Cottage Property Sale in Winchester
Mr. James B. Russell president of the Union Bank of Winchester purchased the Barton cottage property on South Washington street for 3300 dollars. The driven sale by R. T. Barton Jr substituted trustee notes the lot fronts 43 feet with 175 feet depth and lies between Wolfe and Cork streets near a public alley. The sale chain shows multiple transfers ending with F. Clemong who recently made an assignment.
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James B. Russell
Union Bank of Winchester
South Washington Street
New Barton Cottage
Wolfe
Cork
R. T. Barton, Jr
R. T. Barton
J. M. Orndorff
F. Cllemong
Weather Outlook for Virginia and Local Notes
Unsettled weather dominates Virginia with tonight and Sunday likely rain or snow. A fragmented social note mentions Hon. Joseph S. Wise speaking at Centenary Church and Mr. Ralph Pollard visiting Harrisonburg before a talk tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Virginia Horse Show Circuit Dates Begin May
Beginning May 15 an almost continuous round of horse shows will be held in the Old Dominion under the Virginia Horse Show Association. The schedule includes Keswick May 16 Leesburg June 3 4 Upperville June 10 11 Culpeper July 3 4 Front Royal July 22 23 Manassas July 29 30 Orange August 5 6 Charlottesville August 12 13 Warrenton August 19 20 Berryville August 25 26 27 with Charlestown and White Sulphur Springs events later. Joe M Cochran of Charlottesville elected president Powell Page of Boyce vice president Blair Johnson of Warrenton secretary treasurer. National Capital horse show planned May 2 8 with May 3 devoted to driving and riding. Loula Long of Ranasguy to show with a string of thoroughbreds including Willstrater.
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Keswick
Leesburg
Upperville
Culpeper
Front Royal
Manassas
Orange
Charlottesville
Warrenton
Berryville
Charlestown
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Virginia Horse Show Association
New Willard Hotel
Washington
Joe M. Cochran
Powel ‘Page
Boyce
Blair Johnson
Carpenters
Loula Long
Ranas ‘Guy
Wlllstrater
Kansas City
Denver
St. Louis
Baseball Teams Given An Ovation
Liverpool crowds applauded the world touring Giants and White Sox as they sailed for home on the Lusitania from the Cunard pier. Floral garlands adorned the managers and many players, celebrating the teams' visit with the American colony.
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Liverpool
White Sox
Cunard Pier
Duke of Croy Reconciliation Rumor After Marriage
Berlin reports strong likelihood the young Duke of Croy may reconcile with his powerful family after a rift that followed his marriage to Nancy Leizhman daughter of the American ambassador. The pair are described as blissfully happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Duke of
Cedar Rust Bill Passes Virginia Senate
The cedar rust bill passed the Virginia Senate without amendment and now awaits Governor Stuart's signature to become law. It requires eradication of red cedar trees within specified distances of apple orchards under the state crop pest commission, with provisions for owner compensation and appeal rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Senate
Stuart
Senate
State Crop Pest Commission
Reardon’s Special Dorff and McVicar’s Coffee at Orn
Readable text mentions Reardon’s Special Dorff and McVicar’s Coffee at Orn with unclear context or accompanying details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orn
Cadets to Celebrate at Wew Market in Shenandoah Era Reunion
The cadet battalion from Wiedginta Military Institute will march along the Valley Turnpike to a historic Shenandoah County site on May 15 1864 anniversary festivities led by the Women’s Society of the Market. Mr Carlin Gray son of Capt Robert L Gray of Winchester participates in the battalion. Richmond and railroad leaders are among speakers eyed with Governor Henry Stuart and national figures invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedginta Military Institute
Valley
Shenandoah County
Carlin Gray
Robert L. Gray
Winchester
William H. White
Richmond
Fred Mac
Women’s Society of the Market
Rite Camp
United Nfederate Veterans
Pec
Henry ©. Stuart
United States
Thomas S. Martin
Claude A. Swanson
James Hay
Francis K. Best
William J. Best
Brucetown
Robert J. Yates
del Ray
Mount Hebron
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ceme
Frank A. Strother
Paris Mail Van Robbed on Street Route to Station
A Paris mail van was robbed in the street while en route from the general post office to the railway station. Police believe the robbers had inside information about the van’s value.
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Paris
Gen Cral
Churchill flies in airship near London
London February 28 Winston Churchill first lord of the admiralty experienced aviation by piloting a new airship on a twenty mile flight. Mrs Churchill declined to board but observed from nearby, noting his pleased reaction to the initiatory excursion.
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London
Winston Churchill
the Admiralty
Mission Treasurer Addresses Centenary Reformed Church
Hon. Joseph S. Wise treasurer of the general board of missions delivered an engaging talk at Centenary Reformed Church. He detailed long study and first hand info on the church’s mission work abroad, noting allied denominations' efforts, with Rev. T. K. Cromer leading the meeting and a good audience in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Wise
Board of Missions of the
Reformal Church
Centenary Church
T. K. Cromer
Harrisonburg
Centenary Reformed Church
General Board of Missions
Door Open for Men Open Door Bible Class Notice
Cards inviting all men to attend the Open Door Bible Class meeting at 9 30 tomorrow morning at 110 South Main Street. All friends and Christians are welcome. Mr W Hehnigard is listed.
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South Main ‘Street
W. Hehnigard
Rare Song Brought to Winchester in 1863
The piece describes a song brought to Winchester in May 1863 by a young Scotch girl detained for sympathy with the Southern cause. A friend helped her through the lines into the Confederate side, where Miss S sang it with a beautiful air. The article ponders its origin and Napoleon’s fate after Josephine.
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Napoleon
Josephine
Virginia
Winchester
Quavbertana
Cumberland
Segill
Iines
Confederactyle
Scotland
Helena
My Josephine in Napoleon's Lost Love
A lyrical excerpt portrays Napoleon's devotion to Josephine, insisting he cannot be free from her despite orders to marry another. The speaker vows fidelity, recalling their bond from youth and battles, emphasizing their unique union and heartbreak.
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Josephine
Napoleon
Whooping cough Fatal to Infant in Cleveland Home
Mary Hazel Clark eight months died last night of whooping cough at 527 Fairview Avenue at the home of parents TreVellis and Mrs Clark. Illness began two weeks ago. Survived by father mother and brother Ralph Edward. Funeral at the house with burial in Mount Hermon Cemetery.
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Mary
Hazel Clark
TreVellis Clark
Fairview Avenue
Ralph Edward Clark
Temaing
Mount Hetron
Barr Property Bid Withdrawn From Court Sale
The Main Street property owned by the Oscar Barr estate was offered in a courthouse sale. Executor M. M. Lynch withdrew the bid process for two weeks. The highest bid reached 9500 dollars, though the bidder’s name was not released.
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Oscar Barr
M. M. Lynch
Fairfax Council No 2110 Royal Arcanum Special Meeting
Notice states a special meeting of Fairfax Council No 2110 Royal Arcanum on Monday night at 8 o'clock. M Streit is the Tp-21 Regent. Palm Olive Soap deal remains active at Miller's Drug Store from 26 to 6p 3t.
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Fairfax Council
Royal Arcanum
M. Streit
Tp-21
Regent
Miller's Drug Store
Bryan Speaks in Old Capitol at Richmond
Secretary of State William J. Bryan spoke at a joint session of Virginia’s General Assembly under the Democratic Progressive League. He was entertained at the executive mansion by Governor Henry C. Stuart and Mrs. Stuart, with a reception at the capital for Bryan and Senator Owen of Oklahoma. Large crowds from across the state attended, including Charles R. Hughes of the Clarke Courier.
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Richmond
William J. Bryan
Virginia
General Assembly
Democratic ‘Progressive League
Bryan
Executive
Henry C. Stuart
Owen
Oklahoma
Charles R.hughes
The
Clarke Courier
Berryville
Young Texas Man Held A Prisoner By Rebels
Wichita Falls Texas February 28 Charles Cook aged 20 is held prisoner by rebels at Juarez according to a message received by his father and forwarded to Washington the report states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Wichita Falls
Texas
Charles Cook
Juarez
Washington
Tennessee Goes Dry Today Informal Tears Mark Change
Tennessee begins prohibition today as the new law takes effect. Saloons display crepe and citizens react with emotion while druggists face new restrictions on alcohol sales even with physician certificates.
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Memphis
Tenn
Tennessee
Avon Musical Comedy at Auditorium Tonight
Avon Musical Comedy Company brings a two night engagement to the Auditorium with Miss Elinor Hite performing serpentine dances and the feature film Protea. A one act musical comedy is shown along with the 5 reel feature for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Musical Comedy Company
Elinor Hite
America
Protea
For Sale Engines and More Listed in Classifieds
For sale 16 hp Fairbanks engine and 2 hp Geiser gasoline engine offered cheap to quick buyer. Also mentions Appleton StarOffice and other items in a brief classifieds listing.
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Fairbank
Auick
StarOffice
Ten Deaths in Two Weeks from Oil Explosions in Winchester Area
A batch of kerosene oil explosions traces ten deaths across Winchester Frederick Clarke Shenandoah and Berkeley counties within two weeks. Rachel Schindler three died from a February 14 fire and others are being probed as authorities test oil for explosives. Among the dead is Stewart B Bowen a Winchester street department worker who died of acute nephritis after burns.
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Rachel Schindler
Bessie Ridgeway
Market Street
Winchester
Schindler
Stewart ‘B. Bowen
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Frederick
Clarke
Shenandoah
Berkeley
Tohn
Sanitary
Ham
Aker
Richmond
Mary Mennefield
Clarissa Carter
Ounties
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Nemo
Justice and Right
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Weather Report
Qmnderstand
McVicar’s
Ralph Pollard
Pollard
B. Rich
Old Dominion
Duke of Croy
Reardon
Specialdorff
McVicar
WEW Market
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Churchill
Mission
Barr
Old Capitol
Young Texas
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Stewart Bowen
Jast
Bowen
de Sete
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