Rail safety debate advances auto train control systems
An article discusses the Mil ler Train Control system and the push for automatic, electrically actuated signals to stop trains in danger and reduce human error. It notes limits of signal leitura in fog and storm and argues a two step solution: automatic signaling then automatic stopping mechanisms. Continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McNamee
Marshall
Miller Rsce
Viller
Miller
Miller Train Control Corporation
Staunton
Washington, D. C
Thengineer
Fire Threatens Putman Organ Works In Staunton
Flames at the Putman Organ Works on the eastern edge of Staunton caused losses between 3000 and 5000 dollars. The fire started in a kiln and burned for three hours but firefighters saved the lumber yard next door and the plant’s main portion. Total storm and fire losses for the Putnam works amount to 7000 dollars. Mr Putnam previously lived in Winchester and ran the business on East Water Street now housing The Star.
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Staunton
Putman Organ Works
Putnam Works
United States
Putnam
Wincester
East Water Street
the Star
Rinker Builds Steam Powered Auto in Opequon
Ralph Rinker of Opequon, after months of work on his own steam driven automobile, appeared in town again attracting attention. The car ran well but lacks a hood and is not yet factory finished, though it may reach faster speeds once perfected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rinker
Opequon
Rinker
Across The Mexican Life
Winchester presents a new war picture collection headlined by Iwo and Redman's Gratitude. The article promotes this latest wartime film lineup as a standout entertainment event in town with notices on page 6.
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Winchester
Redman
Western and Vitagraph at the Auditorium Tonight
The Kid From Arizona thrills as a Western and Mrs Davis as a comic Vitagraph join the program at the Auditorium tonight. Remember missing a night means missing a feature.
Remains of William A Kohlhousen Cremated in Ohio
Relatives in Winchester received word of the death of William Alexander Kohlhousen oldest son of the late F W and EK Kohlhousen of Winchester. He died June 7 in North Fork West Virginia and his remains were sent to Cincinnati Ohio to be cremated by his son.
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Winchester
William
Alexander Kohlhousen
F. W. and
EK. Kohlhousen
North Fork
Cincinnati
Ohio
Price error corrected for tari land in Strasburg
A typo listed tari land in Strasburg at 7500 dollars instead of 5700 dollars. The paper regrets the error. A gold bracelet marked M D S was lost Tuesday evening. return to this office for reward.
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Strasburg
Friendship Fire 0 Meeting Thursday Night
A notice states Friendship Fire will convene Thursday night at 8 o clock for an important business session from 1p to 2t.
Miss Haddox Arrire Wedding To John Koons At Home
Katharine Warnap Haddox daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Haddox wed John Cornelius Koons at her family's home on fast Cork street The ceremony was led by Dr J T Lamibert Of Winchester district Meth Episcopal South After a wedding breakfast the couple left on the Cumberland Valley Rail road to Atlantic City Koons a former inspector with the United States Postoffice Department is now superintendent of railway mails of the ninth division They plan future residence in Cleveland Ohio Katharine Koons was organist at Braddock Street Methodist Church and was active in church circles
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John Cornelius Koons
Cork Street
JT. J. Lamibert
Winchester
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Jett
Ciberland ‘Valley
Atlantic City
Koons
Westminister
United States “Postoffice Department
Richmond
Eddie Fay
Fay
New York
Ninth Division
Cleveland
Ohio
Sister of Chief Seabright Loses Sister in Ohio
Mrs. Elizabeth Carper, wife of Daniel Pendleton Carper, died at her Quaker City home aged 67. She leaves husband four sons and two daughters, plus brother Clarence Carper and sister Mrs. Seabright. Funeral likely today in Quaker City. This marks third bereavement in Captain Seabright's family in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Carper
Daniel Pendleton Carper
Quaker City
Ohio
Delecele
Jacob Carper
Brucetown
Clarence M. Carper
Seabright
Captain “Seabright
Abright
Inlaw
Samuel Long
Hagerstown
Nurse Under Knife at Winchester Memorial Hospital
Miss Stella Hicks, a nurse at Winchester Memorial Hospital, underwent a surgical operation for appendicitis yesterday performed by Doctors Boyd Stewart Sedley and Bell. She fell ill Monday night and was operated on promptly. Last summer Hicks had typhoid fever and was bedbound for 12 weeks with a critical condition at times.
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Stella Hicks
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Boyd
Stewart
Sedley
Bell
Miss Hicks
Golden Rule Bible Class Officers Called to Meeting Tonight
An important meeting of officers and members of the Golden Rule Bible Class is called for 8:20 o'clock tonight at the Sunday school house of the Southern Methodist Church. All officers and members are urged to be present.
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The
Southern Methodist Church
Fayettsville man among arrivals at Hotel Evans
Mr. C. L. Jones of Fayettsville North Carolina was noted as an arrival at Hotel Evans today in local society rounds and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Jones
Entertained For Miss Rosalie McCormick at Arcadia
Berryville notes describe a luncheon at Arcadia in honor of Miss Rosalie McCormick with guests Miss Fleetwood Smithy Miss Gertrude McCormick Miss Margaret Moore Miss Annie Moore Miss Nellie Byrd Flaster Miss Mamie White Miss Nannie Lippitt and Miss Emily Powers. A separate bridge evening hosted by Miss Nannie Wustaphieve included Miss Fleetwood Smithy Miss Gertrude McCormick Miss Hallie Taylor McCormick Mrs Walter Cox Mr Horace Smithy and Mr L B Garrett among others.
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Berryville
Pht
Nunnite
Piromal” Gate
Rosalie Ae oeCe
Arcadia
Town
Fleetwood Smithy
Gertrude McCormick
Margaret Moore
Annie Moore
Nellie Byrd I'flaster
Mamie White
Nannnie Lippitt
Emily Powers
Nannie Wustaphieve
Bridge
Rosalie McCormick
Miss Fleetwood Smithy
Hallie Taylor McCormick
Walter Cox
Horace Smithy
L. B. Garrett
Amiss
Miss Royce Among 20 Graduates at Normal School
The second year at the State Normal School in Harrisonburg closed with a final address by Ged W. Bourland of Washington. President Julian A. Burruss awarded diplomas to 20 graduates who completed the full normal course. The class includes Miss Katharine Virginia Royce of Winchester. Enrollment for the year was 249 from 500 counties of Virginia and seven states.
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State Normal School
Harrisonburg
Ged W. Bourland
Washington
Julian A. Burruss
Katharine Virginia Royce
Win
Virginia
Conveyances of City Property Recorded in Winchester
City deeds admitted to record in the Corporation Clerk's office include a deed from Robt. M. Lathare to M. C. W. W. and L. C. Copenhaver for a lot on East Clifford Street at 178 dollars. A deed from John H. Ford's executor to John T. and M. R. Cochran for a house and lot on South Braddock Street at 2506 dollars. Meeting Thursday June 15 at 9 30 a m.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Winchester
L. C. Copenhaver
East Clifford Street
John H. Ford
John T
M. R. Cochran
South Braddock Street
Primary bill gains traction in Virginia legislature
Speaker Richard Evelyn Byrd signals push to legalize all primaries at start of session. He says bill mirrors his prior proposal with minor changes and expects broad support, noting his renomination and lack of opposition for House speaker. Public demand for legalized primaries grows.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
House of Delegates
Richmond
Notable Wedding Tonight in Clarke County
Miss Rosalie Lawrence McCormick and Mr. Horace Gilbert Smithy of Washington plan a Berryville ceremony at 8 p m in Grace Protestant Church. The wedding follows weeklong entertainments, with Rose Hill reception and a wedding trip to come after the service.
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Winchester
Berryville
Clarke County
Rosalie Lawrence McCormick
Marshal McCormick
Horace Gilbert Smithy
Washington
Grace Protestant Nena
Berry- Vilte
Edward Wall
Province McCormick
Jane C. Moore
Nerryville
Rose Hill
McCormicks
One Ring Circus Delights Audience This June
A dynamic show features bands clowns acrobats and trained animals delivering over two hours of entertainment for all ages slated for June. High caliber performers promise a vivid spectacle combining music and circus arts for a wide local crowd.
Norfolk Woman Among Arrivals at Hotel Evans
Mrs N G Booker of Norfolk was among arrivals at Hotel Evans I this morning signaling local travel or hospitality activity as a hotel guest list formed.
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N. G. Booker
Norfolk
Hotel Evans
Viewers Say Pike Is O. K
Commissioners Clevenger Cartmell and Hiett reported to Judge Harrison that Northwestern Grade is in good condition after a noon visit. Earlier surveys found roads generally repairable. county officials cited heavy hauling as a factor. No further court action is expected.
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Messrs
C. K. Clevenger
T. K. Cartmell
W. S. Hiett
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Ariel
Fairfax remount station land titles examined for government purchase
District Attorney Gillespie engages Downing and Weaver to survey titles in Front Royal for government land to establish a remount station. They will trace titles back to Lora Pitter and subsequent owners, aiming to finish by July first and proceed with payment when ready.
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United States
Gillespie
Messrs. Downing and Weaver
Front Royal
Lora “Pitter
Neck
Virginia
Johns Hopkins Commencement Waves Largest Medical Class
One hundred forty five graduates received diplomas at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. The senior medical class was notably large and included Francis Randolph Crawford of Kernstown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, among those earning the doctor of medicine degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Francis Randolph Crawford
CC. .G Crawford
Kernstown
This County
Miss Vera Lynch Graduates From Mount de Sales College
Miss Vera Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs Maurice Lynch of Winchester graduated this year from Mount de Sales College Baltimore. The commencement exercises were held Monday evening with many patrons in attendance including Mrs Lynch and Miss Mary Lynch. The family returned to Winchester last night. Also notices about property sale and shipments appear in this fragment.
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Vera Lynch
Maurice My Lynch
Winchester
Mount de Sales College
Baltimore
Ieluding
Auto Routes Through Shenandoah Valley From Winchester To Frederick
On the Winchester to Frederick corridor via the Valley and Route 50 the Star notes motorist traffic and road plans. The Shenandoah Valley is described as picturesque with routes through Leesburg Roonsbol Church Marys City and other towns, promising benefit to travelers and the region’s economy.
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Winchester
Valley Pike
Ferry Bridge
Washington
Frederick
Roonsbol Church
Leesburg
Charles
Ita
Bow
Shenindoah
Virginia
Sheridan
Staunton
The Story of the Heights Premiers in Washington
A fragmented notice lists buyers and associates including A M Ward Lothrop and P Mead linked to a property in Massachusetts Avenue Heights. It touts a top-tier position for Washington figures and directs readers to The Story o the Heights at 916 14th Street NW Washington DC.
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A. M. Ward
Phelps, Inc
St. Ni
Washington, D.C
Fair Weather Here Thursday
Brief weather notice forecasts fair conditions for Thursday with continued mild temperatures. No additional details or context provided.
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Putman Works
the Kid
Arizona
Wm. Kohlhousen
Friendship Fire
Miss Haddox Arrire Death
John C. Koons
Postal Service
Miss Katharine Warnap- Haddox
George W. Haddox
Braddock Street
Stewart A. Seabright
Police
Evans
McCormick
Miss Royce
Chester
M. Lathare
W. CT. WU
Byrd
Pike
O. K
Fairfaxs
Dr. Crawford Fiets
Vera Lynch Fiers
Washington St
Winchester and Washington City Railway Co
Apt
Washington Star
Valley of Virginia
Weather Bureau
Moling & Seals
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