German War Machine Drives Toward Paris Amid Marne Clash
German forces push south toward the Marne as French and British efforts slow the advance. Allies defend key positions near Rheims and Soissons, while Chateau Theiry signals a possible push toward Paris. Reports say 45,000 prisoners and 400 guns taken by Germans, with American units active in Picardy and Toul sectors.
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Marne
FereenTardenois
Paris
Allette
Rheims
Soissons
Salie
Chateau Theiry
Solasones
Solissona Hartennes
Ailetie
Foch
Teutons
Picardy
Toul
Cantigny
Ukraine
Kiev
British transport sinks German submarine off Irish coast
An American returnee reports a British transport rammed and sank a German U boat in the second week of May off the Irish coast. The liner, a vast ship known to travelers, maneuvered to avoid depth charges as destroyers closed in. The submarine surfaced within fifty yards of the liner after explosions.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
England
Hner
William Rush Dead in Woodstock Area
William Milton Rush, a wealthy farmer near Woodstock, died at his riverfront home at 11 20 this morning after a month of declining health. He was sixty two, last of his family, with a brother Charles Rush previously deceased. His wife died in a runaway accident about thirty years ago. Surviving relatives include three nephews Frank Mark and Ben Rush and two nieces Mrs George Bower of Woodstock and Mrs Ray Ghant of Boyce Clarke County. Funeral services set for Friday.
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Woodstock
William Milton Rush
Rush
Frank
Mark
Ben Rush
George Bower
Ray Ghant
Boyce
Clarke County
President Lincoln Sunk by Torpedo in Atlantic Run
Washington May 431 Admiral Simms reports the transport President Lincoln was torpedoed and sunk while returning from Europe. The vessel went down at ten o'clock in the morning. No casualties were mentioned in the dispatch.
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Washington
Simms
President Lincoln
United States
Europe
Cross Keys Home Mutual Fire Insurance to Hold Annual Meeting
The twentieth annual meeting of the Cross Keys Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company will take place at the Hall in Cross Keys Virginia on Saturday June 1 1918. Members are urged to attend in person or by proxy as important business will be discussed. Refreshments will be served by Timber Ridge Chapter Red Cross. JA8 O Stickley President C L Hedrick Secretary.
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Cross Keys Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Cross Keys
Virginia
Ladies of Timber Ridge
The
Red Cross
O. Stickley
C. L. Hedrick
DUTROW CO. Notable Baby Carriages Highlight
A brief item notes notable baby carriages associated with Dutrow Co. The short paragraph mentions a bally ae a on cel wa and lists Dutrow Co as a named entity in this compact society item.
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Bally Ae A
Dutrow CO
Rug sale at Coiner Furniture Co offers wide variety
A big variety of room size rugs, colors, and patterns advertised at prices well below factory costs. Location noted as Coiner Furniture Co.
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Coiner Furniture CO
Porch Furniture for Summer Comfort
An extensive selection of moderately priced porch furniture offered by WM B. DU 00.
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WM B
Russia's Peace Effect Dubious Says Copenhagen Desk
London May 31 The Daily Mail's Copenhagen correspondent cites Pravo stating Germany seized and fortified forts in Kronstadt, casting doubt on peace prospects as war news persists from Petrograd.
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Associated Press London
The
Daily Mail
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Pravo
Kronatadt
Reserved seats for High School play America First offered
Seats go on sale Saturday at nine o'clock at Fletcher's for the High School performance titled America First.
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Fletcher's
America
Gale
Court convenes in city at Post Office Building
The United States Court will convene in the city in the court room of the Post Office Building on Tuesday June 4 at 9 30 A M Judge McDowell will occupy the bench.
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United States Court
Post Office
McDowell
Dentists Hold Annual Session Across Ridge
Charlottesville May 31 Shenandoah Valley Dental Association held its seventh annual two days convention at Odd Fellows Hall. Local members participated in the program and were welcomed by Mayor Fr G Haden. Drs Creasy Beauchamp Compton spoke on dental topics. officers were elected and next meeting set for Waynesboro.
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Charlottesville
Shenandoah Valley Dental Association
Ihe
Odd Fellows Hall
G. Haden
East Side
C. BE. Nicholas
Harrisonburg
R. T. Creasy
Front Royal
Chas
W. Beauchamp
Hall
R F. Compton
Harrison
Compton
University of Virginia
Colonial Hotel
Monticello
W. H. Wunder
Woodstock
W. T. Lineweaver
Harry J. Smith
BE. Nicholas
William F. McClure
Lexington
Waynesboro
Bishop William Bell Addresses United Brethren Church
Bishop William M. Bell of Washington D C delivered an eloquent address titled America Whence Whither at the United Brethren Church. He argued love of country requires citizenship education and constant effort amid the era of The New Americanism and wartime mobilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
William M. Bell
Washington, D. C
America
United Brethren Church
Bell
Dog Tax Ultimatum From Chief of Police
A memo warns that all residents within the corporation must pay a dog tax before a date set by Jane Sth. Dogs unpaid by that date will be killed by the police. The message is labeled a prank from Chief Dovepl.
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Jane Sth
Prank
Dovepl
Hoodoo Show At Weyers Cave Public Notice
Dr B Nicholas announces he will be away until Monday June 3 1918 and the Hoodoo show will be presented again in Weyers Cave Auditorium Monday night June 3 at 830 PM with the public invited.
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B. Nicholas
Weyers Cave
Pile and Ice Cream Social at Mt Olive Chapel
A social event with pile and ice cream is hosted at Mt Olive Chapel on the Rawley Pike this Saturday night, June 1. All are invited to attend.
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Mt. Olive Chapel
Rawley Pike
Oil Cook Stoves and Ovens, Coiner Furniture Co
Catalog entry or advertisement from Coiner Furniture Co showcasing oil cook stoves and ovens. Highlights product types, models, and pricing likely aimed at households upgrading kitchen appliances. Includes brand name and supplier for regional customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coiner Furniture CO
Ninth Annual Commencement Begins at State Normal
The Ninth Annual Commencement at the State Normal School opens with the Senior Clans play The Adventures of Lady Ursula performed in the Maury Science Hall area. Tennis tournament, evening recitals, and a Sunday service follow with events including a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Spooner and a Class of 1918 reunion planned by the Alumni Association.
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State Normal School
Ursula
Maury Science Hall
Harrison Hall
Taok
the Methodist Episcopal Church
Spooner
Mt Vernon
Danville
Virginia
Young Womens Christian Association
John N. Smith Dead in Singers Glen Funeral Held
John N. Smith of near Sparkling Springs died Wednesday morning after a two day illness at fifty four. His funeral was held from Donovan Memorial Church at 11 o clock conducted by Rev A Cupp. Survived by widow Amanda Miler former wife, Amanda, and two children Mrs Thomas Humes and Robert Smith. David Smith of Pennsylvania and Ida Jenkins of Maryland attended.
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Glen
David Smith
Pennsylvania
Ida Jenkins
Maryland
John N. Smith
Donovan Memorial Church
Nlp A. Cupp
Smith
U. B
Sparkling Springs
Amanda Miler
Thomas Humes
Robert Smith
Memorial Day Sacredness Calls Nation to Remember
Secretary Baker proclaims Memorial Day as sacred, praising fallen heroes and the living bulwark of democracy against autocracy. Americans honor sacrifices at gravesites with faith in victory, noting General Turner Ashby’s death anniversary at Harrisburg on June 6.
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Baker
Mherry
Harrionburg
Turner Ashby
Notice to creditors of Calvin Rinker deceased
Creditors and persons holding claims against the estate of Calvin Rinker deceased are asked to contact the administrator C N Heetz at Edinburg Virginia to arrange settlement of debts.
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Calvin Rinker dAec
C. N
Heetz
Edinburg
For Sale 60,000 Tomato Plants to Local Growers
Tomato plants offered for sale to Keezletown area growers who plant for canneries. Price favors Keezletown canneries. R. M Dearer, traveling representative, can meet buyers at preferred price.
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R. M Dearer
Germans Reach Marne Front in Champagne Drive
London dispatch reports that on a ten mile front the German advance in Champagne has reached the right bank of the Marne. The British General Staff says Chateau Thierry is not yet seized, while heavy fighting continues there and to the north. French forces are said to be falling back toward Noyon and Soissons with possible action near Rheims ongoing.
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London
Champagne
France
Marne
Associated Press
Chateau Thierry
Attac
Rheims
Noyon
Soissons
Bombardment on Zebrugee Ravages City in Night Attack
The report describes a heavy aerial bombardment on Zebrugee Thursday night with a powerful blast around 1 am. Civilian casualties and structural damage are reported as authorities investigate the incident.
Greeks Capture 1500 German Bulgarian Prisoners on Macedonian Front
An official Saloniki communique reports Greek troops have captured more than 1500 German and Bulgarian prisoners on the Macedonian front. The haul includes 33 officers and a large amount of war material.
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London
Saloniki
Bohemian unrest mirrors 1848 uprisings, empire seeks escape
London reports rioting and internal disorders rising in Bohemia as a revolutionary wave resembles the Lombardi and Venetian uprisings of 1848. The empire is hampered by commitments in a war with no clear exit.
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Associated Press
London
Bohemia
Germans claim large prisoner and weapon captures
Berlin via London reports the German official communication says more than 45,000 prisoners and far in excess of 400 guns along with thousands of machine guns have been taken by the Germans.
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Berlin
London
Allied Fighters Under Heavy Bombardment Across Front
Allied lines report intensified air raids behind positions in France with German and Austrian advances threatening Hungary and collapsing any peace grounds. A major British hospital was hit early yesterday, many medical staff and patients killed or wounded, bodies found among the ruins. In Picardy area, a German raid struck behind American lines targeting a large hospital, with casualties among American and French wounded carried to shelters.
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United States
British
France
Thureday
Picardy
Otany Miles
Red Cros
Pershing's Communique on World War I raid successes
In a morning raid in the Woevre our troops destroyed the enemy's advanced positions and inflicted losses including killed wounded and prisoners. Lorraine artillery fighting has diminished. Early today our aviators shot down a hostile aircraft.
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Associated Press
Woevre
Lomes
Lorraine
Leonard Refrigerators Cleanable Seamless Design Ad
An advertisement for the Leonard refrigerator line highlights superb cleanable seamless construction with rounded corners. Sold only by WM. B. Dutrow Co. Also mentions Hammocks and Porch Chairs from Coiner Furniture.
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VADOR
Dutrow CO
Leonard
Little Frances Bowers Breaks Arm In Timberville
May Frances Bowers daughter of Dr B B J Bowers Timberville fell from a swing yesterday and broke her arm. She was attended by Dr W A Vaughn and was reported to be resting well last night.
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Timberville
May St
Little Frances Bowers
B. B
J. Bowers
W. A. Vaughn
Wanted clothing salesman experienced man preferred
Job notice from B. Ney Sons seeking an experienced male clothing salesman. Apply in person at the store location.
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B. Ney @ Sons
School Play America First Sails Through Gale at Fletcher's
A chaotic morning scene centers on the school play America First performed despite gusty winds at Fletcher's venue. Audience members struggled with weather but the cast delivered a steady performance and the show proceeded as planned.
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Martha Washington
Fletchers
Blooms
ABC
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Auditor's Report
Daily News Record
William Rush
Annual Meeting OF
Russia
U. & Court
Ben
Kavenaugh Hotel
Coiner Furniture. CO
Telegraaf
Zebrugge
Reese
Amsterdam
Lkeng
Zebrugee
James
Aascciated Press
Austria-Hungary
Assqotsted
Adetra
Hungary
Germany
Austria Hungar
State Department
Austria
Pershing
WM. B. Dutrow CO
Coiner Furniture
First National Bank
Iéir
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