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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
1
The British freighter Harpathian, 2800 net tons, was torpedoed and sunk about 100 miles off the Virginia capes by a German submarine at dawn. All crew were rescued by the Palmer and landed at an Atlantic port. One British crewman was injured.
Angered by the Porto Rico liner Carolina sinking, an anti German demonstration broke out in Ponce last night. German-occupied houses were vandalized and hostility toward Germans or pro German sentiment surged after the news.
The Hague June 6. The Koningin Regentes carrying English delegates to the Augio German War Prisoners Conference at The Hague hit a mine off the English coast. Four firemen perished while the rest aboard were saved by the hospital ship Sindoro.
Secretary McAdoo urged Congress to raise 8 billion dollars by taxation for the 1918-19 fiscal year. He proposed a high rate war profits tax atop existing excess profits taxes, a higher normal income tax on unearned incomes, and taxation on luxuries, with the plan targeting about one third of projected 24 billion in expenditures.
Richmond June 6 Harry Flood Byrd resigns as State Fuel Administrator and departs for Washington to enlist in the army He plans to return after consultations with army officials and then finish business affairs before entering military service next Tuesday
License have been issued in Washington for the marriages of Harry A. Funkhouser and Stella F. Bowman both of Woodstock Clarence Ry Kite of Shenandoah City and Ere E B Mahler of Waynesboro Va
Edinburg sees the return of J Harrson Holtzman of the Medical College of Virginia for the vacation. He is noted as one of the town’s most popular boys and welcomed home.
The United States District Court heard the case United States vs Dudley and Gregg Way over expropriation of mountain lands near Deerfield Augusta county for a national forest. The government valued land at 4.01 to 4.90 dollars per acre, while landowners seek more. Saleem Mishalaney of Grottoes Syria was naturalized, highlighting wartime enemy alien implications.
Washington reports orders to division commanders to stress open warfare training over trench skills. Soldiers are hardened for continuous target practice and self reliance in combat. Paris confirms urgency as Cantigny wounded respond well, with nine in ten expected to recover per American army surgeons.
A large May 24 battle in the Kars district near Trans caucasia favored the Russians. Turks and Germans retreat along the Ardahan road as civilians face violence. Separately in Berlin, German writer George Bernhard condemns British Caucasus advance and urges Germany to curb Turkish aggression.
Charles Prick of Harrisonburg and Beulah Reedy of Mathias West Virginia were married yesterday in Richmond. The ceremony joined two local families and marked a new life chapter for the couple.
Local sale notice from Mt. Clinton alerts bidders that the Wampler auction at C Wampler firm continues tonight and tomorrow night with items available for bidding.
U S Department of Labor farm specialist E W Lawson met with Rockingham County officials led by I N Beery to map farm labor needs. Plans include mailing blank applications to farmers, registering able bodied loafers, drafting conscientious objectors to farms, and using furloughs for soldiers to aid harvests.
The Assembly Hall show America First drew a larger, more relaxed audience than Wednesday with lively applause. Because many young performers are leaving, Saturday’s repeat performance is canceled and ticket holders may obtain refunds from the ticket sellers.
North River Electric Company of Bridgewater Virginia orders all bills due to June 1st be paid by June 16th with no exception. Payments accepted at the office or through the ert sector. Bills unpaid by the 10th incur a rate of 12 cents per kilowatt with a $1.26 minimum. Noncontract terms bind for more than one year.
All persons indebted to or holding claims against the estate of J P Swank deceased should confer with the undersigned regarding payment. Ward Swank, Executor.
The Ladies Aid Society of Clover Hill M E Church plans a lawn party on Saturday night June 8 in Soules Woods. Grounds will be lit with Delco lights by Burr Bros. Proceeds support church needs and related causes.
A War Department statement says 232 men registered under the recent government order, with Harrisonburg contributing 152, Broadway 34, Elkton 25, Port Republic 15, and Wittig 6. The government figures estimate just over 250, about ten percent of June county registration.
The American tanker Her bert L. Pratt arrived in Philadelphia with the Stars and Stripes at her stern after being damaged by a mine off the Delaware capes last Monday. She began unloading her oil cargo, which the German submarine could not sink. Fresh patches of black paint on the bow and deck were the visible signs of the ordeal.
Classified notice seeks a clothing salesman with experience. Preference given to male applicants. Apply in person at B Ney and Bons.
Firet Class Shares 19 cents listed alongside Peoples Barber Shop at 66 East Market Street. W H Jenkins Proprietor identified as 2 chair man.
Memorial Day observances in Harrisonburg marked the 56th anniversary of General Turner Ashby’s death. The event, under the Ladies Memorial Association celebrating 50 years, featured a parade led by the Daily News Band, a cemetery service with prayers, songs, and a salute by the Home Guard, and a later program at the Virginia Theatre with memorial addresses and readings.
Washington reports the War Industries Board and the American Iron and Steel Institute reached an agreement to meet direct and indirect government and ally requirements first. Any surplus will be equitably distributed among non war industries.
Timberville warehouse to receive a wood shipment on Tuesday June 11. For full particulars contact Bowbers Hoover Co Ltd.
Two in One Lawn Party at Broadway Saturday night features the Red Cross Local Branch and the Band Committee. Judge Ju¢t e presides as organizers invite community members to enjoy music and refreshment in a charitable event.
A Vienna Congress address by Austrian socialists declares great unrest in the Austrian working class and plans a general strike against continuing the war. An official Swiss dispatch warns of consequences if the proletariat believes the Central Powers will prolong hostilities.
In Washington on June 6 senators from both parties said the navy is on the alert and prepared to counter submarine raiders. The debate followed a critical editorial against the Navy Department as Secretary Baker sought a $16 million appropriation for sixteen balloon and aeroplane stations along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts to aid anti submarine and air defense efforts.
Singers Glen maintains a loyal Red Cross branch organized December 1917. The group, now 86 members with 24 joining in the latest drive, raised 240 dollars and transferred seven sweaters twenty pajama outfits and two hundred triangular bandages to the main chapter. Work rooms reopen Wednesdays and Saturdays for volunteers.
The Westover plantation on the James River, 24 miles southeast of Richmond, Virginia, was sold at public auction to an investment securitization company for 220000. The 1160 acre property includes the Georgian style mansion and its furnishings with many British antiques.
Woodstock June 6 Sergeant Leo Geary of Camp Sevier Greenville is recovering from a slight surgical operation. He has been transferred to Provisional Casualty Battalion and is prepared for overseas duty. He is the youngest son of Mrs Virginia Geary of Woodstock and has many friends in his hometown.
A patriotic production titled Claim Allowed will be staged by Broadway High School in the school auditorium Friday at 8:46 p.m. General admission costs 15 cents and reserved seats 25 cents.
American marines struck at dawn pushing about four kilometers front and seizing 100 German prisoners in the Chateau Thierry sector. French forces on the left took 149 prisoners while high ground northwest of Chateau Thierry came under American control.
The Ladies Aid Severety of J p liet Church will hold a lawn sale on Thursday June 27 at Herbert Coffman and Lynnweed Yates lawns on Campbell Street.
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