Hearst Papers Target McKinley Critics Stir Public Sentiment
A late 19th century note critiques Hearst newspapers especially the American for opposing President McKinley over canal tolls and calling him the Apostle of Adversity. The article questions long term tolerance for such press hostility and mentions Richmond Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Miis
The
American
New York
Witton
McKinley
Ibert
Richmond
Collision Sparks Iceberg Incident Mentioned in Inquiry
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a collision near an iceberg affecting a vessel named New York. The report suggests damage and a long salvage period. A proposed inquiry references the Happy and mentions Montreal in connection with the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceburg
New York
Stender
Montreal
Amendment text amid legislative edits described
Fragmentary report notes Senator Gimmons pursued amendments to repeal telecommunication exemptions. The alteration appears aimed at easing concerns among unspecified groups while signaling skepticism about the measure's scope.
Tango Steps Move From One Step Forward
A quoted line describes dance movement with steps forward backward and a sidestep. The speaker reflects on rhythm and balance in motion. The fragment hints at a conversational or introspective tone about choreography.
The Way It Goers
A reader verse by Walt Mason critiques gilded youth and unearned riches. It contrasts self made labor with heirs who squander wealth and favor harsher discipline to instill work. The piece condemns idleness and praises digging ditches as earned reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pouth
Algernon
Laddie
Ypsilanti
When Truth Is Burned On The Copper State Stage
A fragmented verse by James J. Montagne satirizes political and economic absurdities. It imagines a set of provoked reactions from Bryan Taft Root and others as rhetoric clashes with power and profit, hinting at reform and public scrutiny. The piece concludes with a provocative rumor about Huerta quitting.
Aspen Grove Farm sale set by Warren County Court
By decree of the Circuit Court of Warren County Virginia the Bradley T Johnston estate sale is set for 2 p m at the courthouse in Front Royal. The Aspen Grove Farm near the Front Royal and Winchester road comprises about 219 acres in two parcels with a dwelling barn and out-buildings. Terms: one-third cash at sale, balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Warren County
Front Royal National Bank
Bradley T. Johnston
Als
Court House
Front Royal
Virginia
Cedarville
Wiester
Winchester
Aspen Grove Farm
Antrim McKay Place
Butcher Land
A. G. Weaver
Entertained For Miss Bessie Fry At Whisson Home
Thursday evening was a social event at 206 South Braddock Street hosted by Miss Virginia Whisson in honor of her cousin Miss Bessie Fry of Edinburg Virginia. Guests included several local and out of town young women and men. Also noted is Mrs. William McGarry visiting relatives on the Senseney road east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliam L.whisson
South Braddock Street
Virginia Wihisson
Bessie Fry
Edinburg
Beu-lah Hartman
Vernie Luttrell
Louise Greenawalt
Helen Funk
Nellié
Loretta O'Connell
Jessie
Marie Pries
Gay Ludwig
Rio
W. Va
William Haymarker
Joe Murrell
Daniel O'Connell
Raymond Mattison
Robert
Ray Butler
Daniel
Cyrus Greena- Walt
Samuel Carver
Lantz F Hauptman
Boyce
Joseph Girard
Elima
Ohio
William McGarry
Palatka
Fla
Jonah Larrick Returns to Home After Studying at Washington and Lee
Jonah Larrick arrived from Leximtoi Virginia where he has studied at Washington and Lee University, finishing the term last evening. He is son of Mr and Mrs John W Larrick and will spend summer at home before returning in the fall. He excelled academically and held several roles including athletics teacher and YMCA secretary. he also served as class president during the recently completed term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah Larrick
Leximtoi
Washington and Lee University
Young Men's Christian Association
T. Seddon Taliaferro, Jr
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Frank McCormick
Joseph S. Hart
Pitcairn
G. C. Ricamore
Luray
Randolph Pulliam
Harry Gaver
University of Virginia
James W. Gaver
Allison Eyster
Charles Town
W. Va
Charles M. Broun
Mashed Finger at Virginia Woolen Company Mill
Young Fred Mills son of Mrs Kate Mills of South Main street mashed the second finger of his right hand at work at the Virginia Woolen Company. Dr Glass treated the injury and he is improving. Oscar Talbert of the brig Delaware visiting his parents goes to Washington then to Norfolk to join his ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Mills
Kate Mills
South Main Street
Virginia ‘Woolen Company
Glass
Oscar Talbert
Delaware
W. C. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Washington
Norfolk
Governor Harlan Visits In Clarke
Clarke county notes list visitors including Hon. James H. Harlan former governor of Porto Rico and Dr. William Gerry Morgan guests of Dr. Archibald P. Osborne in Berryville on Sunday. Several locals and relatives travel or return from university events and visits in Virginia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
James H. Harlan
Porto Rico
William Gerry Morgan
Washington
Archibald P. Osborne
Mid Summer Bridesmaids Frocks in Sheer Lace and Taffeta
Patterns describe bridesmaids dresses using sheer chiffons and laces with taffetas for trims in Nile green and pink chiffon. Designs feature shadow lace, tiered skirts, and underdress tones with pinked ruching. Sizes and yardage given for patterns No 8293 and others, with pricing info per yard and patterns at 15 cents each.
Perfect Confidence Promotes Dean's Kidney Pills
Winchester resident Jacob H. Hillyard of 6068 Kent St in Winchester Virginia testifies that backache and kidney troubles worsened in damp weather. He began taking Dean's Kidney Pills and reports great relief after months of irregular kidney passages and related pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Kent St
Dean
Suit for Sale of Winchester Five Acre Tract
In the Clerk's Office of the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia on May 14 1914 Frank J Russell plaintiff versus John S Russell Henrietta Russell and others defendants. The suit seeks a decree of sale for about five acres along Mt Hebron Cemetery in Winchester and for general relief. William Russell nonresident must appear within fifteen days and a notice will be published weekly for four weeks in The Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Winchester
Virginia
Frank J. Russell
John S. Russell
Henrietta Russell
James Russell
William Russell
Patrick Russell
Eugene R. Sullivan
Louise Sullivan
William T. Sullivan
Genevieve Sullivan
Frank A. Sullivan
J. Joseph Sullivan
Bernard Sullivan
Katie A. Sullivan
M. M. Lynch
James P. Reardon
Kate Hassett
de- Correg Gle Ee
Mt. Hebron
Patrick Henry Russell
Roem
Rich'd L. Gray
Actor Purchases Prime Oak Hill Lot in Hagerstown
The noted actor R. D. Shepherd bought a large Oak Hill lot from C. F. Strole and M. L. Patterson for an unprecedented sum. The property overlooks the Blue Ridge and Country Club, adjoining Dr. Preston Miller’s land. Shepherd, now in Washington, will move to Hagerstown once his house is finished. He is renowned among Shakespearean dramatists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
C. F. Strole
M. L. Patterson
Oak Hill
R. D. Shepherd
Mr. Shepherd
Shepherdstown
Preston Miller
Blue Ridge
Admiral Fletcher Is Coming Home
Rear Admiral Frank F. P. Fletcher, granted leave to assume command of the Atlantic fleet, sailed from Vera Cruz to Washington aboard the Dolphin to brief President Wilson on the Mexican situation. He has served in the Gulf of Mexico since May 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank FP. Fletcher
Atlantic Fleet
Charles J. Badger
Vena Cruz
Dolphin
Fletcher
Wilson
Gulf of Mexico
Can't Keep It Secret Tablets Stir Public Interest
The ad notes the growing fame of Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles. It claims no other remedy equals its effectiveness and states the product is for sale at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mrs Alexander Kinniard Returns to Baltimore After Visit
Mrs. Alexander Kinniard has returned to Baltimore following a stay with Mrs. Carson Haymaker at her South Market street home for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Kinniard
Baltimore
Carson Haymaker
South Market Street
Pattern Request Notice Offers Garment Details
Ad seeking pattern orders asks readers to fill a coupon stating pattern number and size, bust measurement, and enclosure of 15 cents, then mail to Pattern Department care of the paper with name and address provided.
Hands Off and Hands Off Greek Statues
A farmer tours an art institution and notices placards reading Hands Of on ancient Greek sculpture models. He mocks the phrasing and laments omissions about arms and legs, while a separate note discusses color theory and white and black as non colors from the Evening Star.
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Evening Star Publishing Company
Harry Flood Burd
Eer
A. B H. Clayden
Brunswick
Postofice
Bell 83
United
Vance
Gimmons
Walt Mason
Simmons Liver Regulator
BH. Zeilin & CO
St. Louis, Missouri
James J. Montagne
Bryan
Colombia
New Haven
Sing Sing
Taft
Root
Wall Street
John D
I. W. Ww
Huerta
Victor Herbert
B. T. Johnston
R. Gray , Williams
G. M. Hapsbrough
Shirley Ker
E. H. Jackson
M. M. Lytch
Marvin A. Trout
M. A. Trout
Baltimore & Ohio
Niagara Falls
Pittsburgh
Washingtonia
C. R. Grubbs
W. Water Street
C. R. Grubbs’ Sanitary Meat Market
Harlan
Clarke
Paul D. Kelley
New
York
Harry C. Warden T
Charlestown
M. BE. Underwood
Hillsboro
Percy Crown
John Crown
Messrs
Kenneth Gilpin
Joe Moore
Virginia Valley
John Melenbacher
Pia Fugitt
Fannie Fugitt
Fast Germain Street
Sheer and Lacey
Admiral Fletcher
Evening Star
Union Bank of Winchester
Keller Drug Company
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