Poisoning Case Involving Mrs Swartz At Winchester Memorial
Mrs. Mamie Swartz, wife of Frank Swartz, is in serious condition after ingesting bichloride of mercury tablets by mistake. Dr. E C Stuart expects about a week to determine whether she will recover or die. she shows improved breathing but had a severe burning sensation in the mouth and throat earlier. The incident occurred in their Wyndham building apartment as they prepared to visit relatives, with Dr Stuart and hospital nurses providing care.
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Mamie Swartz
Frank Swartz
Edoward “Conner
Winchester Memorial
E. C. Stuart
Stuart
Growth of the apple industry in this state
Walter Whately, secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society, reports at the American pomological convention that Virginia now has commercial orchards from Winchester to Bristol. Twenty five varieties were shown. apples are shipped mainly to Liverpool and Hamburg, with farmers earning about eight dollars per barrel this year.
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Walter Whately
Virginia State Horticultural Society
National Museum
Washington
Virginia
Frederick
Patrick
Rockingham
Augusta
Whately
Winchester
Bristol
Liverpool
London
Hamburg
United States
Gen. Riggs Named on Philippine Commission
President Wilson nominated Gen. Clinton L. Riggs of Baltimore to be a member of the Philippine Commission and the general is understood to accept the appointment.
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Gen. Riggs
Washington
Wilson
Clinton L. Riggs
Baltimore
Philippine Commission
Riggs
Pray In Street As Church Burns
Monsignor O Connelly aged 80 and four priests rushed from a sick bed to save sacred vessels as St Mary s Church burned. Five hundred parishioners prayed in the street while firefighters battled the blaze and saved the building with about 10000 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O’connelly
St.Mary’s Church
Notice To Taxpayers Demand for December 1 payment
Notice to taxpayers states state taxes including real estate personal and capitation are due by December 1 with added penalties for late payment. Last notice signed by GEORGE H. KINZEL Treasurer. Also a classified notice seeks a lady secretary with duties and a rental home inquiry and a men and boys sale listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Kinzel
Farmer E Graham Wilson Trial Sees Expert Medical Testimony
In Charlestown on Nov 24 Dr William P McGuire and Dr Lewis M Allen of Winchester testified for the defense in the case of E Graham Wilson charged with assault on Miss Kate Turner. They said bruises described on Miss Turner’s body would have appeared sooner if inflicted at the time of the alleged offense. The trial eyed completion today with arguments to begin tomorrow and the jury verdict likely Wednesday. The state may call Miss Warner in rebuttal. Wilson requested a chair directly before the jury so spectators could not hear his remarks, a request granted by the court.
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Charlestown
William P. McGuire
Lewis M.allen
Winchester
E.graham
Wilson
Jefferson County
Miss Kate Turner
Jon Miss Turner
McGuirey
W. Va
Graham Wilson
Kate Turner
Miss Turner
Men Organize Presbyterian Men's Adult Bible Class
A new Men's Adult Bible Class formed last Sunday at the Presbyterian Church with 26 charter members. Officers named include A. C. Slonaker as president and Warren Brown as vice president, inviting all men without a church home to join, with meetings at 9 30 each Sunday morning.
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Presbyterian
A. C. Slonaker
Warren Brown
C. Vernon Eddy
Walter Gore
Feltner Family Thanks Friends for Sympathy
The family of Daniel W. Feltner of Burnt Factory express deep gratitude to friends near and far for their sympathy during his illness and death. By the Family.
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Daniel W. Feltner
Army Aviators Die in 80 Foot Flight Crash
San Diego Cal Nov 24 Lieu tenants Kelley and Pllington of the United States Army aviation corps were killed when their aircraft lost control at a low height and crashed to the ground. The machine caught fire and burned after the descent, and the exact cause remains undetermined.
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San Diogo
Cal
Kelley
Pllington
United States Army
Aviation Corps
Army
Suffragettes Fire Birmingham Station
In Birmingham England militants set fire to the Midland Railway station partly destroying it. Placards warned of destroying all railway stations in England unless women gain the right to vote.
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Birmingham
Eng
Midland
England
French President's Daughter Takes Eleven Hour Balloon Flight
Mile Poincare daughter of the French president undertook an eleven hour balloon voyage with German aeronaut Kauman. They landed safely at Roeckenspfan to a cheering crowd despite doubts from friends.
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Forth
Germany
Mile Poincare
France
Kauman
Roeckenspfan
Railroads Seek Five Percent Freight Rate Increase
Fifty two railroads east of the Mississippi urge a five percent rise in freight rates at a morning hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission. A large fight is anticipated over the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wianchington
Mississippi
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ten Ships Fail To Move A Cruiser In Messina Reef
NASPLES Italy November 24 Ten of the most powerful ships of the Italian navy arrived here this morning and have as yet been unable to move the cruiser Sanzioszio which went aground off Messina with great force. Efforts to free the vessel continue with the aim to float her at high tide.
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Nasples
Italy
Fai Jan
Sanzioszgio
Messina
Continus
Wireless talk with Germany linked by distant call
Wireless telephone connection established between Tuckerton New Jersey and Hamburg Germany made public after weeks of secrecy. The human voice carried clearly over the long distance when first tested. Also small ads note for sale of an evening dress suit and a lost bifocal gold glasses with reward.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Tuckerton
Hamburg
Germany
Thanksgiving Donation Sought for Mrs Grim
The King's Daughters ask readers to mail their annual Thanksgiving donation to Mrs C B Grim at 222 South Main Street by Wednesday noon.
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C. B Grim
South Main Street
Moling and Seals Fur Ad Brief
Read Moling and Seal's fur advertisement from the newspaper page. The item presents product details and pricing for fur garments offered by the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling & Seal’s Fur
Compliment Paid to Dr Crawford of This County
The Star notes a handsome compliment to Dr Frank B Crawford son of Mr and Mrs C Grattan Crawford. After ten years of preparation he earned an A B at Winchester Academy and Washington and Lee University in 1906 then pursued medical training at Johns Hopkins. He aims to be a medical missionary to China and continues studies at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Surgery in 1907 aided by a renowned faculty.
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the Star
Frank B. Crawford
C. Grattan Crawford
Crawford
Winchester Academy
Washington and Lee University
China
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Surgery
Six Reel Show at Auditorium Tonight
The Six Reel Show opens at the auditorium tonight featuring Playing the Pipers Vita A Timely Interception Bio Jealousy of Isabella Selig Her Husband's Wife Laskin Irony of Fate Cines with all reels screening tonight at the venue.
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Bio
Isabella
Selig
Laskin
Cines
President Wilson presents dining room furniture to Jessie Wilson
The White House announced that President and Mrs. Wilson gave their daughter Miss Jessie Wilson a colonial style dining room furniture set worth about 1500 dollars as she prepares to wed Francis B. Sayre.
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Wiaishington
White House
Vaccination of 1000 Reading Mill Workers After Smallpox Find
In Reading Pennsylvania on November 24 a single smallpox case traced to a large knitting mill led to immediate action. Over 1000 mill workers were vaccinated as physicians inoculated operatives throughout the day.
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Reaiding
Reading
Piano and varnish sale notices and social updates
Slightly Used Upright Piano sale offers 50 cent and 25 cent sizes at reduced prices. Varnish now 90 cents per gallon. Mr Kenneth N. Gilpin visits Balto md. with friends. Mr and Mrs David A Dickson visiting Bristol Tenn residents. Luncheon and sale on Dec 4 by Presbyterian Church ladies.
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David A. Dickson
Bristol, Tenn
Thomas P. Graysbeal
West Water. Street
Petticoat Gift For Miss Wilson Ahead Of Wedding
Five hundred working girls of New York sent Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson a handmade petticoat as a bridal gift. A White House rehearsal is held for tomorrow’s wedding with Mr Francis Bowes Sayre. Ambassador Jusserand notes diplomats will wear full regalia at the ceremony.
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Washington
White House
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Jusserand
Hoisting Apparatus Tragedy at Hudson Naval Station
Two men working at a government naval station on the Hudson river near Newburgh were killed when a heavy hoisting apparatus collapsed without warning. They were crushed beneath the machinery and died instantly. The accident occurred today.
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Neiwsburigh
N. Y
United States Government
Iowa
Hudson River
Malone to Aid Mitchel in Fight on Tammany Hall
Malone formerly of the State Department and recently named collector of the port of New York by President Wilson was sworn in today. He pledged to aid Mayor-elect Mitchel in the battle against Tammany Hall by the new administration.
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Star
Yori
Duaiey Field Malone
State Department
Wilson
Port of New York
John Purroy Mitchel
Malone
Mitchel
Tammany Hall
Actor Polland Dies After Summoning Doctors At Hotel
E M Polland a New York actor was taken ill in his Cleveland Ohio hotel today and telephoned for several physicians. After hanging up he staggered and collapsed dead on the floor.
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Clevelland
Ohio
E. M. Polland
New York
Polland
Philippine Commissioners Named by Wilson Sent to Senate
President Wilson sent to the Senate the names of Henderson Martin of Kansas and Winfred Denison of New York as Philippine commissioners. It is expected Martin and Denison will be confirmed as no objections have been raised.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Henderson
Martin
Kansas
Winfred Denison
New York
Philippines
Denison
Cold Storage Conditions Ordered Probed by U S D A
Attorney General McReynolds directed district attorneys nationwide to immediately begin thorough investigations into cold storage conditions in their districts. The action aims to ensure proper handling and safety of perishable goods across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General McReynolds
United States
Virginia Weather Forecast Indicates Fair Temperatures
Forecast for Virginia calls for fair skies tonight with cooler readings in central and southern counties. Tuesday should remain fair with continued mild conditions. Ads note wallpaper sale slashes from 25 to 50 cents to 10 cents.
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Virginia
South
Refugees Arrive on First National Rail Train in Six Weeks
Reports from Mexico and the border detail hundreds of refugees arriving on the first National Railway train in six weeks, traveling from Monterey and other cities amid terrible conditions. Gen. Villa heads to the front as federal forces clash with rebels, while Britain ships gunboats toward Mexican ports to safeguard nationals. President Wilson signals distrust of Mexican pledges, and talks with British officials align U S policy toward Huerta. Austria urges defense cooperation with Germany as unrest grows.
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National Railsway
British Aiboat
Vancouver
B. C
National Railway
Monterey
Victoria
Mexico City
Toria
Navarrete
Wilson
Mexico
Washington
Meers
New Hampshire
Tampan
White House
Williaie Tyrrel
Grey
Huerta
America
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