Diplomatic Break Over Submarine War Could Follow
President Wilson warns Germany to stop illegal submarine warfare or face a diplomatic rupture with the United States. He will address Congress to outline the ultimatum and possible recall of ambassadors while signaling neutral nations may back U S actions. The Sussex incident and Germany’s pledges are key factors guiding the stance.
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The
Star
Washington
Germany
United States
Wilson
Congress
von Bernstorff
Eddard
Flood
Stone
White House
Dent
Clark
Kitchin
Capitol
City Selects Northern Virginia Power for Street Lighting
At a special Winchester City Council meeting a five year street lighting contract was awarded to the Northern Virginia Power Company, the only bidder. The deal begins June 1 and costs about 5013 yearly including white way lights. Council also passed an $800 sewer extension ordinance on Fairmont Avenue toward the Cumberland Valley Railroad crossing.
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Winchester
Steck
Messrs
Brown
Carter
Goss
Gray
Jones
Kremer
McGuire
Sheetz
Murnan
Ryan
Snyder
Council
Northern Virginia Power Comppany
Northern
Virgnnia Power Company
Fairmont Avenue
Cumberland Valley Railroad
For Sale First Mortgage Bonds by Hansbrough and Carter
Classified notice offers first mortgage bonds at 66 percent of value of land and improvements. Sold by Hansbrough and Carter. Advertisement date unknown. Bond terms listed as one fourth value of property. Sold as mortgage securities.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Wilson Urges Firm Stand Over German Submarine Warfare
President warns of relentless naval warfare by Germany against passenger and freight ships. He recalls the 1915 policy shift around Britain and Ireland waters, cites Lusitania and Arabic attacks, and declares the United States may sever relations unless Germany abandons its method with respect to international law and humanity.
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United States
England
France
Congressional
Flood
Capitol
Congress
Great Britain
Ireland
Sip
Germany
Wheat and sugar prices at Baltimore markets
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon No 2 red wheat sold at 1 15 Cori was bid 83 cents Fancy Porto Rico Molasses quoted by Wingerter and Jenkins at iptf.
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Baltimore
Cori
Fancy
Porto Rico Mollasses
Wingerter
Jenkins
Tevalt and Boyce Tie Noted Quiet City Nuptials
A quiet wedding took place yesterday evening at the Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. Miss Nora M. Boyce of Frederick County became the wife of Marion H. Tevalt, a well known local stone cutter. They will reside in Winchester with only close relatives and friends present.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Washton and
Amherst Streets
Nora M. Boyce
Frederick County
Marion H. Tevalt
Talbert
Ramacciotti Promotes Filled Easter Baskets
The Fruit Man Ramacciotti showcases 1000 filled Easter baskets packed with candy toys or fruits. Information notes item numbers 18 20 21 1p for reference.
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Ramacciotti
Mexican Crisis Deepens as troops cross Rio Grande
Reports from San Antonio and El Paso say the Mexican situation has reached its gravest stage since border cross events. General Funston and General Pershing receive updates on Parra l and Parral battles, Villa rumors, and Mexican orders to attack Americans in border towns.
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San Antonio
Germany
Villa
United States
Mexico
Funston
EL Paso
Obregon
Parral
Chihuahua City
Gan Dé Borja
Columbus
Satevo
General Pershing
Bond
Tenth Cavalry
Pershing
Here
Sale of Oscar Barr Property at Court House
A large brick building formerly occupied by the late Oscar Barr at 160 N. Main Street will be offered for sale in front of the Court House at 12 o clock M on Saturday of this week. See advertisement on another page of this paper.
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Oscar Barr
N. Main Street
Court House
Sale of Nelson Ashton Property in Front of Court House
Two properties of the late Nelson Ashton will be sold at public sale in front of the Court House on Saturday April 22. The first is a large residence with a store room at Kern and Wilwig streets. the second is a new six room residence on Highland avenue.
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Nelson Ashton
Kern and
Wilwig Streets
Highland Avenue
Court House
For Sale Pony and Runabout from Farm near Berryville
Classified notice advertises a three year old pony and a runabout horse. Listing shows sire father standard bred trotter and dam thoroughbred pony. Contact J. H. Byrd at 12-J in Berryville Virginia for details.
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Throrough
Iptf
Berryville
Fruit Spraying Season Now At Hand
Cooper Bros announce fruit spraying season with stock including Lime and Sulphur Arsenate of Lead Paste and Powder Black Leaf Forty and other supplies. Prices available on request.
Fairview Sunday School Organizes Cross Roads Officers
The Fairview Sunday School at Cross Roads organized its church with officers including Superintendent J. B. White and assistant superintendent N. Stote. Walter W. McKee is secretary with Lt. Barrett as assistant secretary and R. F. McKee as treasurer.
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Val
Horner Keller
Grace
Bi White
Lohring Fletcher
J. B. White
L. B. Marrett
Special meeting of Charley Rouss Fire Company tonight
Fire company calls a special meeting at 8 o'clock led by President John Seal Jr. Attendees are urged to attend for business of importance. Seed oats advertised by H. H. Baker at 46 East Piccadily Street.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Ip John Seal, JR
Pres’t
H. H’ Baker
East Piccadily St
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