Women Dominate The Convention In A Taft Hughes Debate
A Star article notes how women at the Chicago convention influence candidates, with Mrs. Depew and Mrs. Woodford shaping talk for Taft and Hughes. It argues wives gain prestige through diplomacy, dinners, and delegates, often outpacing their husbands in visible ambition. Ruth Bryan’s stance shifts loyalties away from her father William Jennings Bryan.
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Adam
T & Chicago
Washington
Taft
Paris
weWance
Bryan
Ruth
Petersburg Blanked 15 to 0 by Winchester in afternoon bout
Winchester defeats Petersburg 15 to 0 in the second of a three game series as 1200 fans witness strong batting from Winchester. Johnson and Duffy vs Ford and Sitterling. Manager Baker’s team heads to Washington for a Monday game with Brookland, then returns Tuesday.
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Winchester
Petersburg
Johnson
Duffy
Ford
Sitterling
Baker
Washington
Brookland
High Honors For Clarke County Boys At Randolph-Macon
At Randolph-Macon College Ashland Virginia twenty one graduates were named in the commencement list Clarke county students William H Gaver and James N Galloway earned A B degrees Both entered Berryville High School three years prior and achieved high class standing passing thirty six examinations with distinction They are now at home receiving friends congratulations son of J W Gaver Berryville and J F Galloway Castleman's Ferry respectively.
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Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
William H. Gaver
James N. Galloway
Clarke County
Berryville High School
Mr. Gaver
J. W. Gaver
Berryvillé
Mr. Galloway
J. F. Galloway
Castleman’s Ferry
Pittsburg Man Jailed for Bigamy After Berkeley Springs Visit
George Laing of Pittsburg and his wife rented the United Brethren parsonage at Berkeley Springs. Neighbors say the couple appeared happy until Mrs. Laing appeared, prompting his departure. He is jailed in Pittsburg awaiting trial for bigamy.
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George Laing
Pittsburg
Berkeley Springs
United Brethren Circuit
Facial Party Skating Night At Market Street Rink
Community skating event at Market Street Rink promises free comical noses eye glasses and moustaches with admission. Skaters invited to try a long clean cool skate tonight amid novelty incentives and reduced prices.
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Market St
Hearst Syndicate to provide 1000 word daily telegraph service
Commencing Monday June 22 The Star has contracted with the Hearst Syndicate for a daily telegraph service of 1 000 words. This service delivers world events up to 3 o clock each day and compares favorably with other Virginia papers. The near Presidential election heightens interest.
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The
Star
Hearst Syndicate
Daily Telegraph
United States
Virginia
Passion Play at the Bijou Dream Tonight
The message announces a passion play showing tonight at the Bijou Dream theater with broad public attendance anticipated. Details are limited but the event is highlighted as a key local entertainment feature.
Better values promised on goods below cost
An ad urges readers to call and see D. F. Hinkins for bargains described as better values never offered and goods priced below cost.
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D. F. Hinkins
Miss Bosler a Doctor's Bride
Miss Leleida Hermann Bosler daughter of Joseph Bosler of southern Pennsylvania married Dr Bean Thomas Ashcraft in Carlisle on Thursday evening. More than 600 guests attended with Rev George Norcross presiding and Frederick C Martin of Harrisburg playing the wedding march.
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Leleida Hermann Bosler
Joseph Bosler
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Bean Thomas Ashcraft
Carlisle
Hend Presbyterian Church
George Norcross
Frederick C. Martin
Harrisburg
Littleton Addresses Virginia Bankers at Hot Springs
Martin W. Littleton of New York spoke at the Virginia Bankers Association session in Hot Springs Virginia. He warned that governments must avoid favoritism or crushing patronage and urged independence for enterprise while cautioning against hostile regulation. Other speakers included George E. Allen on the American Institute of Banking and Don P. Halsey on Banks and Legislation.
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Virginia Bankers’ Association
Hot Springs
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Federa
Littleton
Crook
George E. Allen
American Institute of Banking
Don P. Halsey
Lynchburg
Funeral of Henry Carper Noted by Friendship Fire Co
Friendship Fire Co members will meet Sunday at 2 o clock p m to attend the funeral of the late Henry Carper. By order of Capt H B Grim. The closing out sale at D F Hinkins continues to move on.
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Henry Carper
Spit
H. B. Grim
D. F. Hinkins
Patterson Case Set for Monday Retrial in Winchester
The Commonwealths case against James Patterson, son of Joseph Patterson, a former Winchester saloon keeper, resumes Monday in Corporation Court before Judge Atkinson with Judge Byrd and Judge Barton experts in Virginia liquor law. A Winchester jury will decide after previous hung jury and a county jury request. Prosecutor James P. Reardon and attorney Henry R. Kern assist the state.
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Commonwealth
James Patterson
Joseph Pattergon
Winchester
Corporation Court
Fatter Atkifiso
Charles Taylor
Virginia
Richard E. Byrd
R. D. Barton
Atkinson
Barton
James P. Reardon
Herry R. Kern
Taylor
Winchester Beats Petersburg 7 to 0 in First City Game
The Petersburg Index Appeal reports Winchester won the opening game in Petersburg by seven runs to nil. Fitzpatrick pitched well but costly early errors hurt the locals, who then settled and played sharp defense and steady hitting. The next game was slated for the County Club grounds with Riverside Club delaying games for attendance.
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Petersburg
Winchester
Fitzpatrick
Riverside Club
Gates
County Visitors Here Today From Various Localities
County visitors spent the day in this city including Norman Pine Gainesboro D C Funhouser Fawecett's Gap John M Snapp Opequon Robert Clevenger Grimes Rev John H Parlett Nain Howard P Kerns and wife White Hall and John L Krider of Middletown.
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Norman Pine
Gainesboro
D. C. Funhouser
Fawecett’s Gap
John M. Snapp
Opequon
Robert Clevenger
Grimes
John H. Parlett
Nain
Howard P._. Kerns
White Hall
John L. Krider
Middletown
Weather Report for Virginia Fair Tonight Through Sunday
Fair weather expected in Virginia tonight and Sunday with brief showers this afternoon or tonight in the northeast portion. The forecast calls for light winds and no significant precipitation outside the noted shower risk.
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Virginia
Probing Into The Tax Returns Commission Meets Again
The city tax equalization commission chaired by J. E. Correll held its first meeting in the revenue office. Members include Shirley Carter and William H. Baker with Mayor H. H. Baker. The group adjourned to Monday night without publishing findings and did not confirm grand jury involvement.
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Tax Equalization Commission
Correll
Courts Will Punish Paper Manufacturers
Twenty three wrapping paper makers face anti trust penalties after indictments and a Sherman act violation. John H Parks head of the Fiber and Manila Association founded 1906. Federal grand jury also named Parks as a defendant while prosecutors favor lighter fines.
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New York
Sentedge
Hough
United States Circuit Court
Fiber and Manila Association
John H. Parks
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Stinson
Doctor Baetjer Sails to Europe from Hoboken
Dr. Harry Baetjer and Mrs Baetjer with a friend sailed today from Hoboken on the Princess Irene bound for Naples Italy. The party will travel through foreign countries and remain abroad until the last of September. Dr Baetjer is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Baetjer of this city.
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Harry Baetjer
Hoboken
Ni J
Irene
Naples
Italy
Dr. Baetjer
Henry Baetjer
Dr. McFaden declines Hampden-Sydney presidency
Rev. F. T. McFaden of First Presbyterian Church Richmond announced he would not accept the Hampden-Sydney College presidency offered by the trustees. He had been named to succeed Rev. Dr. J. Gray McAllister who recently resigned. The board has not yet named a new candidate.
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F. T. McFaden
D. D
First Presbyterian Church of
Richmond
Hampden-Sidney College
McFaden
J. Gray McAllister
Children's Day Service at Market Street Church
The Market Street Church hosts its annual children's day service on Sunday evening. An attractive program has been arranged for the event.
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Market Street
Aged Lady of White Hall Dies. Two Related Deaths Reported
Mrs Anne Eliza Osburn Hollingsworth died at 5 AM at 627 Main Street. She was 84 and a Loudoun County native from a long local family. Her husband, Joseph P. Hollingsworth, survives. two daughters Ada and Bernice Hollingsworth also live in town. Funeral services at the Presbyterian Church, Rev J Horace Lacy officiating, Mount Hebron burial to follow. In the same neighborhood, Mrs Mary Adelaide Brannon died at 6 AM after indigestion and illness. she was 68 and survived by husband Edward Lewis and a brother Turner A. Lewis of Winchester and Clinton Lewis of Waynesboro, plus daughter Mrs Rose Brannon of White Hall.
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Anne Eliza Osburn Hollingsworth
Main Street
Joseph P. Hollirt
Jederick Safe
Fawcett Gap
Hollingsworth
Daugh
Ada
Bernice Holliyworth
Orn
Vie Ia
Jonah Hollingsworth
Mary
Annie Hollingsworth
Presbyterian Church
J. Horace Lacy
Mount
Hebron
Robert Brannon
Mary Adelaide Brannon
E. B. Stoke
Brannon
White Hall
Taylor
Edward Lewis
Auuns
Mess
Turner A. Lewis
Winchester
Clinton Lewis
Waynesboro
Rose Brahnon
Mr. Ray Robinson Graduates at Washing ton and Lee
Mr Ray Robinson of this county graduates from Washington and Lee University with the degree of bachalier of law. He is a young man of fine ability and is well regarded among his classmates.
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Washington and Lee University
Ray Robinson
James L. _Robin
Robinson
Pope
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Nemo
Daily Telegraph Service
Miss Bosler
Mary Bosler
George Lewis
Milwaukee
Thomas Nelson
Chambersburg
Lewis L. Saddler
Robert Richards
Delaware
Helen L. Bosier
McClure McKeehan
Susanne l L. Bosier
Ramon Gulteras
Bosler
Patterson
Europe
Children’s Day Service
Ann Eliza Hollingsworth
Mrs. Robt. Brannon
Farmer
Sameae
Mr. Robinson
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