Blaustein details scheme to rouse Eureka Oil manager
Baltimore agent Louis Blaustein testifies before Commissioner Ferris about Standard Oil’s plan to spur activity in Richmond Virginia by creating the Eureka Oil Company. He explains the rival setup aimed at shaking the manager, and notes price cuts in Shenandoah Valley to match competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Franklin Ferris
New York
Louis Blaustein
Baltimore
Richmond
Eureka Oil Company
Standard
Eureka
Norfolk
Shenandoah Valley
Blaustein
Winchester
Southern Oil Company
Southern
Cooper Brothers
Consolidation of News-Item and Evening Star Creates Daily News
The News-Item merged with The Evening Star on May 6, 1907 forming a single daily paper with a combined circulation surpassing 3,600. The only daily newspaper in the region now published under the new consolidated title. Editorial and business offices located on Bell Street. Subscription and carrier rates listed for advance payments.
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News-Item
Evenig Star
Over Star
Chester
Bryan Wins Across Party Lines In Historic Contest
The piece argues Bryan garnered more votes than any other Democrat could have, noting his superior support amid a vast, powerful federal apparatus and organized interests. It portrays his victory as unequal but decisive and historic.
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Bryan
Injunctions Endorsed Reflect Labor Critique of Taft Era
The piece notes politicians shed many tears over labor and states organized labor favored Taft and endorsed injunctions in labor disputes. It argues injunctive power will stay law of the land since laboring people rarely object, and others follow.
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Labor
Taft
The Demagogues and party self preservation
The piece argues that Taft voters will loudly push for a Democratic candidate for governor and urges the party to bar Republicans from primaries to preserve its independence. It notes Hearst had no influence on the election and offers a cynical comfort that his power was negligible.
Sewers Proposed to Save Main Street Pavement
The Star reports if a $50,000 sewerage system is approved and installed, Main Street’s vitrified brick surface will not be torn up. Engineer Davis recommends burying a sewer near the curb to prevent water on the street and keep stores connected to drains from cellars.
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The
Star
Main Street
Waterways and Drainage Needs Mentioned in Seaming Text
In the wet season the article notes the need to accommodate waste from soda fountains and drug stores and to drain cellars even where no water connections exist. It emphasizes seeking sewer connections or alternatives for waste water disposal.
Sewerage System Called Foundation of City Growth
An editorial argues that a sanitary sewerage system should precede town growth, citing Winchester as an example of open gutters and foul odors. It urges underground pipes to remove waste from kitchens baths and water closets and to alleviate surface water on main streets.
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Winchester
Winchester Clock Lighted at Night Plea Declared Favored
The Winchester residents including gentler citizens favor lighting the town clock at night. The proposed $50 yearly lighting cost is seen as a small expense for taxpayer convenience.
Inwood Voters Return Staub Brothers Home
Inwood residents John and Carl Staub came home to vote. Miss Katharine Strong broke her arm after a fall from a pony near her school. Edith Williams of Martinsburg and Mrs. Henshaw of nearby town visited Inwood. C O Wright moved to Martinsburg, Nora Abell of Martinsburg stayed with Dr E B LeFevre. Willet of Washington visited his sister Mrs W H Braithwaite. The village remains largely Democratic after the election.
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Inwood
John Ad Carl Staub
Katharine Strong
Edith Williams
Martinsburg
Henshaw
Neat Iden
C. O. Wright
Marinsburg
Nora Abell
E. B. LeFevre
Willet
Washington
W. H. Braithwaite
Duesday
Taftite Leaders Falter as Southern Voters Reject Plea
The passage notes that the South did not join in, and a small number of corporation-controlled Taft supporters attempting leadership roles failed visibly. The text emphasizes regional resistance and failed attempts at political prominence.
Weather Report for Virginia Fair Tonight and Sunday
The forecast for Virginia calls for fair skies tonight and on Sunday with no rain expected. Temperatures should be mild with light winds throughout the period.
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Virginia
Martinsburg Fur Dealer C. H. Hill Visits Town
Mr. C. H. Hill, a well known furniture salesman from Martinsburg, was in town today on business.
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C. H. Hill
Martinsburg
Funeral of Dr Lupton Set for Sunday Afternoon
Funeral services for the late Dr John Lupton will be held at 3 o clock on Sunday at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Dr J H Lacy officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery. En route to Florida Mr and Mrs Frank Lindergreen of Brookline Massachusetts arrived last evening to visit Mr and Mrs McKim Niffenderfer on South Market Street before wintering in Florida. Mrs Littler Green is formerly Blanche Niffenderfer of this city.
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Lupton
John . Lupton
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Lacy
Mount Hebron’ Cemetery
Florida
Frank Lindergreen
Brookline
Mass
Infant's Remains Interred in County Graveyard
Izetta Kane infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Kane died at their home aged six weeks and was buried in the county graveyard a few days ago.
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Izetta Kane
Harry Kane
Judge Boyd Reappointed to Maryland Court of Appeals
Chief Judge A. Hunter Boyd of the Maryland Supreme Court of Appeals was reappointed by Governor Crothers and took the oath of office today. He is brother to Holmes Boyd and Dr. P. W. Boyd Sr., of this city.
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A. Hunter Boyd
Maryland Supreme Court of Appeals
Crothers
Holmes Boyd
P. W. Boyd
Recher Family Relocates From Harrisonburg to Winchester
Mr and Mrs J C Recher and their three children moved from Harrisonburg to Winchester returning last evening to reside on North Main Street. Mr Recher is employed by the Geyser Manufacturing Company of Waynesboro Pa and formerly lived in Winchester. Read The Star.
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Winchester
J. C. Recher
Harrisonburg
North Main Street
Recher
Geyser Manufacturing
Waynesboro, Pa
Valuable Building Lots Fronting North Braddock Street
Several building lots are offered for sale. Lot 2 fronts 47 feet on North Braddock street near Wm. Wagner. Lot 3 fronting 47 feet. Lot 4 fronting 47 feet above Lot 3. Lot 5 fronting 48 feet and extending west to a joint alley. Lot 6 backs North avenue, 150 feet north–south and 240 feet east–west, adjoining Walter Barr Tay lor Hottel Strickler and Thomas Barr.
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Braddock Heights
Hyde
Chapman
North Braddock Street
Wm. Wagner
North Avenue
Walter Barr
Taylor and Others
Hottel, Strickler and
Thomas Barr
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Brunswick Bldg
Oty
Cluett, Peabody & Co
Troy, X
Mr. Blaustein
Stances
Mr. Bryan
Nist
Ing
Ernor
Democratic Party
Speakable Hearst
Ter
Davis
Nient
Hunter McGuire
Weather Report
Infant
Boyd
Ayer
Ent
G. C. Miller
Minnie A. Miller
Corporation Court
County Court
Geo. F. Miller
City of
M. M. Lynch
Harry BR. Kern
Harry R. Kern
Front Royal
Jrismy
Chas. A. Ford
COAL
G. C. Snapp
North Market
Onpoe B
O. Freight Depot
John J. Lawler
Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Live Stock Exchange National Bank
Southern Railway
Bluemont, Va
Tsoe
Sun Sun
Alexandria _ Alexandria
Cowden Barcro
Glencari
Torrison
Fostoria Falls Church
W. Falls
Dunn Lorin
Edderburn Vienna Hunter Wwichle Herndon Sterling Ashburn Belmon
Leesburg
Clarke's
Preonian
Framiston Purcellvnl
Biuemor
Berryville
Bluemont
Shenanaoan River
Westbol
Evashi
Jordan Springs Junction
Lake View
Battle Inn
Castleman’s Ferry
Blue Ride Inn
Bluemont Ovetty
Erryville
Ind—Afb
Maurice F. Gastleman
Valley View
Germain
Good & Company
Cor Main and Water
Portland Cement
Atlas
Whitehall
H. & W. Seabright
Jones’ Creamery
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Robt. Worsley
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