Germany Won’t Succeed Says Secretary of War Baker
Secretary of War Baker returned from Europe and declared Germany cannot win a peace by force. He praised American troops in France and urged home front support, stressing united effort, Liberty bond subscriptions, and strong coordination with Allied forces to speed victory. He outlined planned conferences with President Wilson and military leaders to accelerate America’s war machine.
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the Star
Washington
Germany
Baker
France
Belgium
The
America
United States
Wilson
Army
England
Liberty Loan Forges Ahead Across Districts
Treasury reports show twelve reserve districts totaling 931,156,050 in third Liberty loan subscriptions. Minneapolis and Chicago districts report strong early totals, with West and Midwest showing rapid uptake. San Francisco notes all states in its district nearing quotas and 206 communities awarded honor flags. Also mentions meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Co and parade preparations.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Minneapolis
Federal Reserve Banks
Chicago
Iowa
Indiana
Liberty
Fednet Reserve
Far West
Middle West
San Francisco Reserve Bank
Buy Liberty
Charley Rouss Fire Co
John Seal, JR
Noted Criminal Gets A Pardon In Winchester Case
Governor Davis granted a pardon to Joseph Wallenstein once condemned in the Corporation Court of Winchester for housebreaking and larceny. He was released to return to Washington, D. C., after years of effort by his wife who helped secure his freedom. The case includes a prior jail escape and sensational circumstances surrounding his arrest, extradition fight, and eventual sentencing.
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Wallenstein
Winchester
S. H. Hable
Maint‘ana
Washington
Fred. H. Hable
Hable
T. W. Harrison
Surgical Dressing Workers Invited to Liberty Parade
All surgical dressings workers of the American Red Cross are asked to assemble at Handley Library at 6 45 o clock Friday evening April 19 to take part in the Liberty loan parade. Please come in uniform. Mrs Hunter H McGuire Supervisor of Surgical Dressings. Bay Liberty Bonds Pee EES
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American Red Cross
Handley Library
Liberty Loan
Uni
Bay Liberty Bonds
Pee Ees
Army of Greece Wins First Battle in War
The Greek army entered battle against Germanic allies for the first time since Greece joined the war and won. The Struma River sector in Greek Macedonia saw several villages captured from Bulgarian and German forces. Greeks alone took five villages. British forces took another and helped capture an important town south of the Bulgarian frontier.
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Macedonia
London
Greece
British War Office
Struma Tiver
Tabinesiake
Greek Macedonia
Struma
Hungarian named Austrian foreign minister may take post
Advices report Baron Urian a Hungarian chosen to succeed Count Czernin as foreign minister of Austria Hungary. The State Department has no official confirmation. It is noted that embassies in Washington expect no change in Austria Hungary policy despite the ministerial shift.
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The
Star
Washington
Baron Urian
Austria- Hungary
Count Czernin
State Department
Austria
Two-Third Vote Fails To Widen Water Street
In a special election the city backed a widening plan by a majority of 119 votes but failed to reach the required two thirds. Total vote 527 with 328 for widening and 204 against. the measure defeated by 41 votes. The result leaves Bell property owners unchanged and the street's narrow confines intact.
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Water Street
Harleas
Blood battle over Helsingfors ends with heavy casualties
A State Department report from Swedish sources says three days of fighting around Helsingfors left thousands dead or wounded. White Guard and German helpers seized valuables and released prisoners held by the organization.
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Wiashington
Helsingfors
Whiteguard
State Department
White Guard
Stephens City Liberty Rally and Band Entourage
A Stephens City Liberty Rally is set for Thursday April 18 at 8 p m with the Washington and Winchester Boy Scout bands totaling 45 members and a large number of scouts. Speaker Mr T Russell Cather leads a patriotic music program for all to join followed by a short parade at 7 45.
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Washington Boy Scout Band
Winchester Boy Scouts
T. Russell Cather
Winchester Circuit Preaching Schedule
The Winchester circuit lists services next Sunday at Mount Pleasant 10 30 a m Mount Zion 3 p m and Sunrise Church 7 30 p m led by Rev W H Sampsell.
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Mount Pleasant
Mount Zion
Sunrise Church
W. H. Sampsell
Seven Ford Cars Ready for Immediate Delivery
Chapman’s Auto Sales Co announces seven new Ford cars available for immediate delivery. Contact Chapman's for pricing and availability.
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Ford
Chapman’s Auto Sales: Co. ‘Jt
Boy Scouts Band Plays For Liberty Loan Campaign
The Boy Scouts Band of Washington D C performed a noon concert on the county courthouse lawn for Liberty loan supporters. Forty five members gave excellent music and drew a crowd. They will march in Liberty loan parades in Stephens City Middletown and nearby areas and join Winchester’s big parade Friday night.
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Boy Scouts
Washington, D. C
County Court House
Liberty Loan
Stephens City
Middletown
Winchester
For Sale Frick Engine Geyser Saw Mill Etc
For sale on easy terms from Roy P. Duvall in Stephenson Virginia are 30 H. P. Frick Tractor Engine with double cylinders in good condition a Geyser Thresher with self feeder a Geyser Saw Mill with a new 60 inch bow a 10 barrel water wagon and a pile of belts Items may be sold collectively or separately Details show sale offer in fragmented text from a local advertisement.
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H. P. Frick
Roy P. Duvall
Liberty parade gathering for Hickory Camp No 24 W O W
Hickory Camp No 24 W O W reschedules regular meeting to Friday April 19 at 7 30 p m at the hall to participate in the Liberty parade. By order of Commander T Parlett.
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Com. 8
T. Parlett
Nice brick home with large lawn near Winchester VA
For sale at Valley pike just outside Winchester a brick house with electric lights and city water on a rise overlooking the pike. It sits on about 8 acres of limestone land near plans for an industrial school, price 10000 dollars. Also two nearby houses near the post office priced at 4000 and 3500 dollars.
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Valley Pike
Winchester
Pike
W. L. Fultz
Wisconsin Seeks Martial Law to Curb Disloyalty
W T Bloodgood of Milwaukee County Council of Defense urged Congress to pass the Chamberlain bill declaring the nation under military rule and making disloyalty seditious enough for court martial. He warned Wisconsin’s 26 percent antiwar vote and urged harsher action as transport departures rally sentiment.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Congress
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
W.T. Bloodgood
Milwaukee County Council of Defense
Chamberlain
Bloodgood
Middletown Liberty Loan Rally Tonight At 8 O Clock
A Liberty loan rally for Middletown will be held at 8 this evening with strong interest and a large turnout expected. Principal speaker is R Gray Williams of Winchester and the Boy Scout Band from Washington plus Winchester Scouts will attend to boost the event.
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Middletown
Boy Scouts Band
Liberty Loan
The
Star
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Winchester
Boy Scout Band of
Washington
Winchester Boy Scouts
Winchester State Guards Drill and Parade
The Winchester State Guards will drill at 8 o clock Thursday evening April 18. The company will assemble at 5 30 o clock Friday evening the 19th at the armory to take part in the Liberty loan parade. K R Fay Captain.
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Winchester State Guards
K. R. Fay
Friendship Fire Co. Meeting Tonight
All members of Friendship Fire Co. are asked to gather at the engine house at eight o'clock tonight for important business.
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Friendship Fire Co
British Counter Attacks Drive Back Germans Near Ypres
British forces recaptured the village west of Bailleul and repelled heavy German assaults near Nieppe and Royelle Arras as artillery duels with the Oise and Somme fronts continued. Paris reports raids at many points with successful French operations and the Third Liberty Loan offer announced for $8 million with May 9 1918 bonds.
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Meteren
Somme
Oise
London
Ypres
Bettie Office
Messines Ridge
Bailleul
Baileul
Haig
Vieux Berquin
Nieppe Road
Hazebrouck
Disant
Royelle
Arras
War Office
Paris
Picardy
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March
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Devoted Wilfe
Davis
Joseph Wallenstein
Corporation Court of Winches
Ter
Washington, D.C
Pepin Gia aPaang
Mrs. Hunter H. M’guire
Czernin
Wire
Stephens City Liberty Rally
Frick
Hickory Camp
Court Square
W. T. Bloodgood
U. 8
Mit A
Gore
Albin
Gainesboro
Charfibersville
Greenspring
Fawcetts
Branson School House
Winchester Seed Co
Theworld
Yyres
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