German and Bulgarian Front Shifts Steady in War News
Reports from Washington detail Bulgarian troops fighting only in Macedonia not France and German reserves being exhausted. Observers warn Amiens may see a decisive push, with American and Allied forces potentially launching new drives while war measures urge longer farm work hours to boost food production.
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Washington
Murphy
State Department
Sofia
France
Germany
Eigh
Picardy
Foch
Amiens
England
My Suggestions For Sammie From Derbie Holmes War Note
Derbie Holmes in The Yankee In the Trenches argues soldiers prefer cigarettes over pipes and urges sending Virginia tobacco in 5 cent packs to comfort worn-out troops. He dismisses anti tobacco critics and urges contributing tobacco or money for the war effort.
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Derbie Holmes
Sammie
Getten
Harold
Percival
Percy
Virginia
Tommy
Sammy
Nicotine
Wisconsin Votes for U S Senator
Wisconsin voters flock to the polls in a projected record turnout to choose a successor to the late Senator Husting. The statewide election centers on German and anti war sentiment with Victor Berger and Irvine Lenroot as key contenders. Early reports note massive participation amid calm, with results expected late tonight.
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the Star
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Paul G. Husting
Kaiseriem
Washington
Victor L. Berger
Irvine L. Lenroot
Baltimore City Laborers Strike Explained in Crisis
Baltimore faced a major disruption as about 2,000 city laborers and municipal employees went on strike. Water, street cleaning, city engineer, parks, and quarantine station departments were affected while two-thirds of city workers reportedly joined. The strike seeks a general wage increase with union support.
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The
Star
Baltimore
Citizens urged to join Virginia State Volunteers in Winchester
Gentlemen of Winchester and Frederick County call for new volunteers to join the local Virginia State Volunteers as company musters tomorrow night. The goal is to train one hour weekly to prepare averages citizens to defend homes and state with basic drill and discipline.
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Winchester
Virginia State Volunteers
Frederick County
State of
Virginia
Tris -Dulty
Ihs
Paris Bombardment by Hun Airmen Reported
Paris endured an air raid by German airplanes shortly after 3 o clock and lasting nearly an hour. A number of bombs were dropped in the raid that occupied the city until about 4 o'clock.
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Paris
For Sale The East Cecil Street House In Winchester Va
Property listing detailing a four room house with pantry on about 30 by 100 foot lot in Winchester Virginia. Price asked is 650 dollars. Seller is Ww L Fultz at Court Square No 11 and 13. Addressed to potential buyers. Also includes notices of lime sulfur solution supplier and a public sale on April 4 with horses cattle and wagons. Missed details include S M Chiles and H H Baker managers.
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East Cecil Street
L. Fultz
Court Square
Winchester
Store Hours Change To Conserve Fuel During War
Notice announces earlier closing at 6 pm and opening at 7 pm from April through May to save light and fuel. Encourages customers to shop before 6 and support wartime conservation. Signed Spin a JolaiFFE and JolaiFFE.
Large Picture of Camp at Anniston Displayed in Store Window
Mr. William Totty received a large photograph of Camp MacClellan Anniston Ala placed in a window at Anderson's cigar store and pool room on North Main street drawing much attention. The 8 foot wide image shows the entire camp considered one of the largest and best equipped cantoments in the United States. The picture was sent by Lieut Fred B Anderson of the city stationed at Camp McClellan.
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William Totty
Camp MacClellan
Anniston
Ala
Anderson
North Main Street
United States
Fred
Camp McClellan
Surgical Dressing Work Is Suspended
Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire, supervisor of the surgical dressings unit of the local American Red Cross chapter, today announced that due to gauze shortages the unit will be discontinued until further notice. Arrangements will be made to obtain more gauze and resumed when supplies arrive.
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Hunter H. McGuire
American Red Cross
McGuire
Administrators Appointed for David Fries Estate
On the petition of ten parties at interest Judge Whiting in the Corporation Court of Winchester appointed John Randall and J F Streit as administrators of the late David Fries estate. They have qualified by giving bond in the penalty of $6 000.
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Judge Whiting
Corporation Court of Winchester
John Randall
J. F. Streit
David Fries
Deutschland Surrenders in British Port Capture Claim
An Atlantic port report says Captain Koenig, commander of the German merchant submarine Deutschland, is a British prisoner. The British ship’s captain arriving today claims Deutschland was captured by Britain and is now held in a British port.
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the Star
Atlantic
Koenig
Easter program at Market Street M E Church
The Market Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday School held an Easter program featuring the school orchestra and a solo "The Palms" by Mr. Donald McFadden. The program included cessional selections, overtures, tone poems, and multiple choral numbers concluding with Epworth league benediction.
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Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Donald McFadden
the Palms
Haiti
Alita
Beautiful Lillies
Epworth League
America Exultant
iPro
District Nurse Association Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of the District Nurse Association at 4 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon April 3 in the Council Chamber at the City Halls. Garland Barley feed advertised by H. B. Keokuby & Co. Planters and all kinds for sale by Wm. C. Grove successor to J. M. Frye 809 Main Street.
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District Nurse Association
Council
Wm. C. Grove
J. M. Frye
Main Street
Miss Ida Baker Dies of Pneumonia in City
Miss Ida Baker daughter of the late Camillus Baker died April 1 at her home 114 North Market Street Big City from pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at her gate residence on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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Ida Baker
Camillus Baker
North Market Street
Big City
Liner Celtic Reaches Port After Torpedo Report
New York April 2 The Liner Celtic 20904 ton believed torpedoed reportedly docked at a British port this afternoon according to a cable from White Star Line The first message said Celile torpedoed hope to save ship and a second message did not confirm details.
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New York
Celtic
White Star Line
Celile
General War Service Committee Meeting Request
The mayor asks the General War Service Committee appointed in November 1917 to meet at the Handley Library on Tuesday April 2 at 7 o'clock p m to discuss a matter of great importance.
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General War Service Committee
Handley Library
Reverend Spencer Departs for Baltimore Conference
The Rev H G Spencer pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church left this morning for Baltimore to attend the Baltimore conference convening this evening. He is accompanied by Mrs Spencer and their children who will stay with relatives in Maryland. Mrs Bruce Russell visited relatives and friends at Brunswick Maryland yesterday.
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H.G. Spencer
Market Street
Methodist
Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Americans Join French in Great Picardy Battle
British and American forces advance in Picardy as Paris reports large numbers of American troops en route to the front. French and British actions include raids and counterattacks along the Avre and Flanders sectors with prisoners and machine guns captured. The press hails US troops as they prepare to advance with the French tricolor into what is described as the greatest battle.
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France
United States
Flanders
London
Paris
Picardy
Marriage license issued in corporation court clerk's office
A marriage license was issued at the clerk of the Corporation Court for George W. Barrett, of Nana s West Virginia, and Carrie B. Hand, daughter of Roberts Mitre, now connected with Frederik County, according to the notice.
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Corporation Court
George W. Barrett
Nanas W
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Chapman’s ‘Auto Sales, Co
Kernstown
S. M. Chiles
Pet
Maine
H. H. Baker
Jolaiffe & Jollaiffe
Deutschland
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