German Army to Field Tomorrow in Global Conflict
Reports indicate the German army is poised to take the field tomorrow as world stock exchanges close amid mounting conflict. Officials urge calm while markets react to signs of escalation in Europe.
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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
1
Kaiser Prepares Mobilization As War Looms
Berlin reports state of war declared by the German emperor with 5,000,000 troops to take the field on German frontiers. Russia mobilization cited, with martial law looming. railways seized for military use and European exchanges suspended amid escalating tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
England
Potsdam
Asquith
London
Germany
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Vorwaerts
Italy
Austria
War in Europe Closes Markets Across Major Cities
On the outbreak of imminent conflict among European powers the stock and produce exchanges closed today in the principal cities of the United States, England, and Europe. No wheat quotations were received today from the Baltimore market due to the closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Curh
Consolidated Exchange
Europe
Iandon
London
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Wilay
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Stock Exchange
Boston
Philadephia
Washington
Baltimore
Rochester
DeTroit
United States
England
Star
Empire Tonight Set and Million Dollar Mystery Serial
The piece advertises Empire Tonight Set and the second episodes of Harold MacGrath's world popular serial The Million Dollar Mystery with a $10 prize for the best solution. It also mentions Shorty's Adventures and related lineups for admittance and kid's specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold MacGrath
Shorty
Spreading Faith at Pen Mar Presbyterian Reunion
Eight thousand people attended the annual reunion of the Presbyterian Church of Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia at Pen Mar. Dr EB T Jeffers delivered the eulogy of John Witherspoon while York Collegiate Institute presiding. The association elected officers for the next year including President Rev Thomas J Ferguson and secretary treasurer Rev Harry B King with a slate of directors from Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of
John Witherspoon
EB. T. Jeffers
York
Colegiate Institute
Thomas J. Ferguson
Mechanicsburg
Harry B. King
Harrisburg
Thomas C. McCarrell
Middletown
Alfred F. Waldo
Chambersburg
J. C. Eckels
Carlisle
George M. Reed
Newville
C. C. Bosserman
Shippensburg
J. R. Davidson
Greencastle
J. G. Rose
Mercersburg
Robert A. Boyle
Hagerstown
Thomas H. West
For Sale In Stephens City House and Lot Belonging
The next 30 days I still offer my house and lot in Stephens City Virginia. All buildings new. W. M. White notes in the July 22 1914 issue that the property is for sale in Stephens City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
W. M.white
Mrs Wakefield Sentenced to Life in Murder Case
In Hartford area proceedings Mrs Bessie J Wakefield once condemned for first degree murder and death by hanging received a life sentence from Judge Reed after a jury found her guilty of second degree murder in the death of her husband slain by James Pilew her alleged paramour. Professor Adolph Richards of Washington departed for Nova Scotia as a summer visit ends and a coal miners strike action at Delaware Lackawanna and Western is deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie J. Wakefield
New Haven, Conn
The
Star
Hiaivein
Conn
Bessie J. ‘Wakefield
James Pilew
Reed
Adolph Richards
Washington
Nova Scotia
Delaware, Lackawanna and West Term Company
Cedar Rust Less Prevalent This Summer in Middletown
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station notes Cedar rust on apple trees is far lower this year due to a very dry May and early June. Rain in May spread infection. since then little rain has limited disease. Observations near Middletown show York Imperial trees near cedars most affected, while varieties vary in susceptibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Cedar Trust
Middletown
York
York Imperial
Jonathan
Hailstorm Leaves Greencastle in Shambles
Residents returning from a Cham bersburg firemen’s meeting report a severe hailstorm in Greencastle Pennsylvania. Six inch deep hail covered ground and widespread damage felled fruit and shade trees shattered panes and damaged property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Chambersburg
Greencastle
Subscription Renewal Extended Through August 1 Saturday
Time for mail subscribers to renew and save has been extended to include Saturday August 1. All subscriptions not renewed by that date will be discontinued. Further notice forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ap
Virginia Is Coming At Last Into Her Own
The omnibus claims bill before Congress draws deep interest in Virginia. Senator Martin has fought for Southern war claims for years despite Senate committee resistance and partisan shifts. The measure covers individual and church losses to government property during the Civil War, requiring proof of loyalty for private claims before inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Congress
Martin
United States Senate
Senate Committee On Claims
Senate
Bishop Denny Preaches at Braddock Street Church Tonight
Bishop Denny of the Southern Methodist Church arrived in Winchester from Shepherdstown West Virginia to attend the district Sunday school convention. He will preach at the Braddock Street Methodist Church South on Fairmont Avenue at 8 o clock after visiting with Rev. Z J Lambert and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Denny
Southern Methodist Church
Winchester
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Z. J. Lambert
Fairmont Avenue
Bishop Denny
Braddock Street
M. Ih
Miss Annie Pearson Leaves for Philadelphia and England
Miss Annie Pearson departs Tuesday to visit her brother Richard Pearson in Philadelphia then travels to New York to sail on the U S Adriatic for England to visit her parents returning to Virginia in spring. Friends bid bon voyage and safe return quotes appear amid local notices and ads mentioning Ford cars and Russell Green’s shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Pearson
Lewis Pearson
National Avenue
Philadelphia
Richard Pearson
New York
U.S
Adriatic
England
Virginia
Heavy downpour disrupts Chambersburg parade for firemen
A heavy shower halted the Cumberland Valley firemen’s parade in Chambersburg as spectators and participants, drenched to the skin, sought shelter. Prize winners included Mechanics of Waynesboro for largest uniformed company, Eagles of Pittston for longest distance, and First Hose of Hagerstown for best appearance, with the Cumberlands of Carlisle winning the engine-contest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
Chambersjburg
Mechanics
Waynesboro
Eagles of
Pittston
Hagerstown
Cumberlands of
Carlisle
Wasboro
Wayne Band
Mont Alto
Fair Premium List Issued for Windsor Fair
The premium list for the Windsor Fair is issued and available from Daniel Lupton Secretary at High Office on Rouss Avenue. Changes this year include higher premiums in many departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair
Daniel Lupton
Hig
Rouss Avenue
Pretty Miss Kelly Weds In Altoona
Miss Plorence May Kelly from Altoona Pa marries Clifford Dale Shaul at the Eighth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Altoona. The ceremony was performed by Rev Wilford P Shriner witnessed by the bride and groom's families. The couple will reside in Terra Haute Ind where Shaul will manage a gas and fuel company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Plorence May Kelly
Altoona
Miss Kelly
Clifford
Dale Shaul
Wilford
Eighth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
William’ Kelly
Third Avenue
Second National Bank
Altoona Gas, Light and Fuel Company
Shaul
Terra Haute Ind
Citiens’ Gas and Fuel Company
Ofricay E. Corret
Lost Diamond Ring Reward Offered
Lost diamond ring near 119 West Piccadilly. reward offered upon its return to Mr. Se Tins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Piccadilly
Se Tins
Guard details illuminate Virginia encampment news
Major General Wood praised Virginia troops after officers and men of Company Second Virginia Regiment returned to Winchester from Gordonsville encampment. About 4600 troops prepared for two weeks of drills and pay, with strong emphasis on discipline and order amid reports of a lynching attempt and a guarded prison incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Wood
Virginia
Second
Virginia Regiment
Winchester
Clotk
Apt. RR
Codrad
Anderson
Robert Barton, Jr
Cléek
Manassas
Baltimore & One
Strasburg Junction
Sorin
Gordonsville
United States Army
Company 1
Leonard Wood
Sale
Maryliia
Baltimore
Wanted Salesman and Company Employee
An advertisement seeks a salesman and another company employee. The notice requests applicants with sales aptitude and a willingness to work. Details on pay, location, and application instructions are provided by the issuer.
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German Empire
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Servia
Moravia
York Stock Exchange
Bank of England
Leners
Hamburg
Canada
Great Britain
Ottawa
Dominion Militia Council
British War Office
Inqw
Hamburg-American Line
Vaterland
Amerika
Empire Tonight
Pen Mar
Lacy
Mrs. Wakefield
Drouth
Town
Denny
Warner’s
Moling & Seal
Ford
Shenandoah River
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore Sun
Seo Russell & Green
Cumberland Valley Firemen
Kelly
Negro
Rich
Salesman and ‘Chine Co
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