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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
3
Report discusses German submarines and protection of German and American interests. It notes U S citizens detained in Germany and inquiries to the Swiss minister. It also covers Congress debating army expansion and expected broad support despite some opposition to compulsory features.
Secretary Lansing cannot confirm Austria will break with the United States as German demand for a total alliance split looms. The Austrian embassy denies such plans, while discussions at German high command involve Emperor Charles and Emperor William with Balkan representatives. A Cuba shift toward backing the U.S. is noted, with Cubans likely to support Menocal’s war declaration as German actions in Brazil and elsewhere draw sharp criticism.
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon in the Corporation clerk's office to Albert O. Kiine and
In a Winchester court a decree grants a groom a divorce from his wife. The groom plans to wed his new wife, a widow formerly Miss Mary Higgs of Rockingham County Virginia.
The Sacred Heart church holds two Easter morning Masses with 7:30 and 10:30 services. Rosewig's Mass in G will be sung at the 10:30 service with Kyrie to Agnus Dei. Soloist Christ Is Risen performed by Mrs. H. S. Duffey. chorus accompanies. organist Mrs. M. B. Bryant and choir director Mrs. M. M. Lynch.
At the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quoted at 2 82 143 per bushel and corn at 1 40. Winchester dealers offered 2 30 for wheat after the market close.
Washington April 7 The United States suspended mail between the U S and Germany during ongoing hostilities. Postmaster General Burleson ordered all offices to refuse new mail to Germany and to Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey via Germany. Money orders between the two nations were halted and international money order offices instructed accordingly.
Miss Mary Sophronia Cline daughter of Mr and Mrs Gl ing of Bunker Hill West Virginia died last night after a lingering illness in her twenties. She had many friends in this section. The funeral will be held at the house at 2 o clock on Monday.
Rev. Dr. J. J. Terhoon of Winschester presided with burial planned at Bunker Hill Cemetery.
Secretary of State Lansing directly appeals to the Russian government to cause international concord so German intrigues do not hinder the war effort. He calls Germany the greatest enemy and menace to democracy worldwide.
The Grenary Reformed Church will hold Easter services at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning conducted by Rev. Timers. A special Easter song and praise, arranged by the pastor, will be sung. Holy communion will be administered. The 11 o'clock service continues the union with baptisms and additions. Sunday school meets at 9 a.m with an Easter musical program.
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