Witness Warfield among key figures in Stamford wreck inquiry
Dispatches from Stamford detail a New Haven Railroad crash last Thursday with a coroner jury probe and state investigation. Allen Warfield, prominent Alexandria fire insurer, injured on the train, will testify as a principal witness alongside officials. He describes screams and a car ripped as if paper, steam and gas filling the car, and a burned wall after awakening beneath wreckage. (Continued on Fifth Page.)
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Stamford
Conn
New York
New Haven
Hartford
The
Star
Allen, Warfield
Winchester
Warfield
Alexandria
Aienaiaga
Connecticut
Mr. Warfield
Promotions In Local Schools Fourth Primary Grade Names
A long list of students and teachers is named for promotions in local schools. Includes Sam Arthur William Brown Wes ley Fries Earl Hoover and many others across Miss Mamie Schneider and Miss Louise C. Zirkle classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Arthur
William Brown
Wesley’ Fries
Earl Hoover
Harry Ritter
John Rutherford
Norman Chrismore
Blair Hahn
Roy Hillyard
Helen Doran
Margaret
Shank
Mary
Taylor
Beulah Trenary
Mary. Thomas
Mamie Schneider
Marian Barr
Mildred. Cain
Virginia Crismore
Catherine Clem
Ethie Dehart
Flora
Louise Haymaker
Geneva Lochart
Virginia Grim
Opal Martin
Mary McDonald
Beunce McFarland
Wisie McFarland
Lois Orndorff
Virginia Pangle
Bessie Patton
Arbutus Plank
Pauline Shiner
Eloise Spillman
Virginia ‘Smallwood
Esther’ Solenberger
Mamie Swartz
Erma Triplett
Lill Ian Wood
Herman Barr
Earl Clark
Clyde Copenhaver
Edward Foeman
Emery Keyser
Marry “Mason
Theodore Miller
Sandys Pangle
Claude Ritter
Harry: Seabright
Frank Giz ‘Vers
Thomas. Swartz
Forrest Racey
Kenneth Rush
Louise C. Zirkle
Ex Representative Pence Denies Wife Suit Details
Former Representative Lafayette Pence arrived in Washington from the west amid a heated denial of allegations in Mrs. Catherine Soper Pence’s suit for limited divorce filed June 10 in New York. He rejected ties to Lillian N. Duke and claimed no Virginia connections.
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Catherine Soper Pence
New York
Lafayette Pence
Washington
Rockingham
Shenandoah
Virginia
Norfolk
Pence
Baltimore
Champ Clark
Clark
Timber Ridge Christian Church hosts Young Folk Convention
The annual session of the Central Christian Denominational Young Folk Convention meets at Timber Ridge Christian Church View West Virginia June 11 to 13. Rev A W Andes delivers the address and Virginia State Sunday School report. Officers elected include J C Bradford president and R A Larrick treasurer. Next session at Leaksville Church near Luray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theentral Christian Denon
Timber “Ridge
A. W. Andes
Harrisonburg, Va
R. L. Williamson
Luray
Sunday School
Christian Endeavor Convention
J. C. Bradford
Broadway
R.R. Hasaflock
Linville
A. P. Liskey
Harrisonburg
George &. Mays
Kimball, Va
R. A. Larrick
High View
W.va
Christian Endeavor
W. T. Walters
Winchester
Alva €. Richard
iLeaksville Church
Baltimore and Ohio
Timber Ridge
Wilson To Read Currency Message To Congress
President Wilson will read his currency message to Congress at an early date. He declined to say if all details are fully worked out but stated it would be no one man bill and he believes it will meet the situation.
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Wilson
The
Star
Washington
White House
Congress
Wanted Wood Choppers for Cord Wood Payment
Help wanted advertising wood choppers to cut cordwood with top pay. Recruited by M. Chiles and associates. Printed as a job notice in the local paper with pay details and contact.
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Wit
Chiles
Train Service Complaints From Winchester to Washington
Large number of excursionists from Winchester and nearby areas complain of inadequate railroad service. Passengers report standing in aisles and on platforms from Washington to Winchester as coaches were cut at junctions by order from higher officials. The railroad company disclaims full responsibility for the issues.
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Winchester
Sthid _city
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Washington
Sale
Washington Junction
Frederick Junction
Notice to Dog Owners on Tax Deadline
All dog taxes must be paid by June 21 1913 or dogs will be taken up and killed according to law. Taxes payable to City Treasurer. M A Doran Chief of Police. 16-1p-31.
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M. A. Doran
Six Reel Show At Auditorium Tonight With Big Kalem Feature
The auditorium presents six reel show and a large feature program tonight. Kalem releases The International Spies headline the bill alongside two men and a woman from Seliz, Edison The Deans Daughter, Hubby s Polly from Pathe, Here s Your Hat from BHssany and The Upa Upa Dance from Melies.
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Kalem
Seliz
Edison
Polly
Pathe
Bhssany
Melies
Miss Venable, A Bride of June
Miss Mildred Venable of Berryville Virginia wed William Symons of Gaylord Virginia June 12 at 4 30 p m in Hagerstown Maryland with Rev Edgar Powers officiating at the Methodist parsonage. The couple will reside in Hagerstown where the groom works for the Cumberland Valley Railroad.
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Hagerstown
Imd
Mildred Venable
Berryville
William Symons
Gaylord
Edgar Powers
J. W. Symons
J W. Venable
For Sale at Reduced Price No 41 South Residence
For sale at reduced price a desirable residence numbered 41 South. The notice describes a single family dwelling offered to buyers seeking a well located home in a quiet area. Details on size rooms and terms are partially readable in the clipping.
Miners Near General Strike amid Coal Field Tensions
Charleston reporting a serious coal field labor situation with 800 miners idle. Mass meetings in Paint and Cabin Creek districts push for renewed strike after returning to work under Governor Hatfield's terms. Senate inquiry noted as a possible influence on the dispute.
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Star
Charleston
W. Va
New River
Paint
Cabin Creek
Paint Creek
Cabin Cabin Creek
Hatfield
Aong Caiin
Paint Creeks
United States Senate
C. C. D. Parcels By Next Month
Parcel post will cover packages hut over 100 in value starting July 1. Senders pay 10 cents in parcel post stamps and receive a receipt with the amount to be collected. A tag on the package shows the charge. Delivery will be by city and rural carriers and special messengers. Not mailable to the Philippines or Panama Canal Zone.
Economy In Buying At Henry Baetjer Co
The shopper saving money at Henry Baetjer & Co. on a genuine closing out sale. Every article marked down to cost with larger savings for many items. Quality remains strong with dress goods dry goods notions carpets and more attracting a throng of buyers.
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Henry ‘Baetjer & Co
For Sale Five Passenger Touring Car
Five passenger touring car for sale in good condition from Rouss Garage. Contact details unclear due to OCR errors. Potential buyer advised to verify model and year before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Garage
Iptt
Children Present Fine Program At First Baptist Church
The Sunday School annual Children’s Day exercises at First Baptist Church filled the edifice last evening. Superintendent W. A. Sale led the program with choir, orchestra, and solo numbers by Hilda Seabright Marie Beckey and Bertha McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
W. A. Sale
Walter A. Dixon
Market Street Methodist Sunday School
Hilda Seabright
Marie Beckey
Mr. Finfrock
Bertha
Ruth
Retsi
Troops Start For Winchester For Maneuvers
Merideth New Hampshire June 16 seven hundred cavalry troops left here to march to Winchester to take part in maneuvers beginning around July 20.
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Merideth
N.H
Winchester
Voting to Strike Upheld by Baltimore Railroad Unions
A joint meeting of grievance committees of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railroad Conductors in Baltimore outlines plans for a vote by trainmen and conductors of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to decide on a potential strike over higher pay and better working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Baltimore
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Order of Railroad Conductors
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Lost lady's pearl ring set reward
A lost ladies ring set with pearls offers a reward. Return to Star office. 16-16-2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Negotiations Conclude for Cavalry Land Rental
Negotiations between Noah Solenberger and the United States government for 1200 acres to house 2500 cavalry troops are settled. An arbitration awarded Solenberger 8700 for damages and 1000 for 60 days occupancy. Government to drill wells and local suppliers urged to prepare for encampment starting July 20.
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Messrs
Noah
Frank Solenberger
United States
Rom
Messiberger
June Bulletin for Farmers From State Department of Agriculture
The State Department of Agriculture mails its June Bulletin with practical information for Frederick County farmers. Free on application to Commissioner Koiner in Richmond, the issue highlights curing hay, protein rich crops, soybeans as a safe crop, fertilizer results, bearing apple trees, hog farming, farmers’ clubs, tires, poultry and grazing crops, and the father’s influence over the country.
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State Department of Agriculture
Frederick County
Koiner
Richmond
Virginia
Farmers’ Club
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Ethel Anderson
Mildred Crisman
Madelin Caine
Marie Chapman
Virginia Eagle
Mildred
Virginia Herrell
Anita Kern
Hilda March
Canrie Pipher
Mary Pearson
Esther Poston
Virginia Smith
Virginia Sumption
Eliza. Smoot
Ethel Spaid
Hilda Swanson
Irene Wetus
Margaret Wheat
Earl Chrismore
Orville Clowser
Chriton Grim
Robert Hook
Lindsey Herrell
Charles Haines
Herbert Jones
Perry Jones
Allen
Garnet Affleck
Clifford Bockey
George Barr
John Bailey
Wilbur Chapman
Franklin Grove
Paul Grubbs
Douglas McIntosh
George Miller
Harry Pingley
Laurence Wiemeltdorph
Josephine Arthur
Melissa Adams
Nellie Brill
Mary Crisman
Gertrude Henry
Lela Jackson
Elsie Rainsberger
Mary Rosenberger
Carter May Stryker
Marshall Stryker
Louise Steele
Vernie Smith
Eva Triplett
Helen Wigington
Dorothy Winkfield
Valley
Young Folk Convention
Wood Choppers
Moling & Seal
Thira
Miss Venable
Iners
West Virginia
Henry Baetjer & Co
Newtec
Georgia
Fort Myer
Sace
Devel
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