British War Commission in Washington Declares No Requests
The British High War Commission members arriving in Washington say they will serve and answer questions not make suggestions. They acknowledge U S involvement aims to tip the war balance but reject dictating U S policy. They offer lessons from three years of war to help avoid mistakes at home.
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The
Star
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Wilson
England
British Renew Bis Offensive Opens Third Week Actions
British forces on the Arras front launched new attacks on a wide front along the Scarpe river. Hurtebis farm and much of Havrincourt wood were captured or occupied as General Hraig’s troops advanced three directions, driving German forces northeast amid heavy fighting. Mr. Sutton Harris left for Rock Enon Springs to spend the summer with James Lockhart.
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Tondon
Arras
Hurtebis Farm
Rheims-Neus- Chatel
Havrincourt Wood
Hraig
War Office
Fawn
Scarpe River
Doulai
Mr. Sutton. Harris
Rock Enon Springs
James Lockhart
Community Feast Draws Wide Attendance Hope
The expansion movement reports strong local response for tomorrow’s big community gathering in WW Chester with Dr. Frank Crane and Edward F. Trefz as featured speakers. Reservations are urged as seating is limited. call Bell 362 or sign in a card. Boy Scouts will assist as ushers with organizing duties under Scout Commissioner Bowly and Inn manager G C Shepard.
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Inchester
Frank Crane
New York
Edward F. Trefz
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Bell
Bowly
G. C. Shepard
Reticent Carranza Draws Comment From Bishop Collins Denny
Bishop Collins Denny of the Methodist Episcopal Church South says Carranza is the most reticent man he has tried to talk to after returning from Mexico where he attended the denomination’s Mexican conference. The remark was reported on page 8.
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Carranza
Collins Denny
Winchester
Mexico
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Deany
Not Mason Fugitive Searched in Cumberland Jail
Sheriff Pannett and Mr James H Lockhart returned from Cumberland Md after identifying a prisoner who resembled Frank Mason but proved not to be the man. Mason, who jumped bail on a $250 alleged violation of state prohibition laws and faced forgery charges, was described as a short stout man about fifty with a smooth face and a missing index finger. A $50 reward was offered for Mason.
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Pannett
James H. Lockhart
Cumberland
Frank Mason
Mason
Munition Plants May Come Under Military Control
Berlin reports that the German war office is considering military control of all gun and ammunition plants to manage workers more efficiently and prevent strikes following recent German labor actions.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Berlin
War Office
Turkish Break in Diplomatic Relations Confirmed
Washington reports on April 22 that the Turkish government formally breaks off diplomatic relations with the United States. State Department announced the action, with Turkish charge Bey in Berne noting no prior communication for three days and expecting instructions to obtain passports.
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Washington
Lus
United States
State Department
Stovall
Berne
Bey
British Press Demands Reprisals After Hospital Ship Sinkings
London reports urge immediate reprisals for the destruction of the hospital ships Donegal and La France with 75 lives lost. The navy contemplates removing Red Cross markings to curb submarine attacks, amid renewed indignation over the April 17 sinkings.
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London
Donegal
la France
Red Cross
Admiralty
Lost Black Pocketbook Reward at 160 North Main
Pocketbook with about 25 dollars lost. Liberal reward offered at H. W. Ebert's, 160 North Main. Return requested by finder.
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H. W. Ebert’s
N. Main
Scholars Exams Held This Week
The uniform examinations for pupils in schools of F i i county will be held Thursday and Friday, April 26 and 27, at Brannon's school for Stonewall district under Miss Florence Allen. Continued on page six.
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Stonewall
Branneon
Florence Allen
Kennedy Private Car Fire Near Hagerstown Depot
The Kennedy private car, Albert Johnston at the C V president, narrowly escaped a blaze near Hagerstown last week. The car halted for a track change when a fire started behind the cook-stove and spread quickly as crew and passengers watched. Agent Hanbecker called for help and the shifter rushed the car to the steam house across Antietam for a hose.
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Albert Johnson
C. V
Kennedy
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Mail
Winchester
Martinsburg
Hanbecker
Antietam
More Enlistments For Regular Army
Private Grove at the Winchester recruiting station reports a surge in enlistment applications. After five months of about eight daily offers, the past weeks have seen eleven enlistments with several accepted after examination. Four men await testing, including M. S. Coffman of Woodstock Virginia and two colored applicants.
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Grove
Infantry Branch
United States Army
Winchester
M. S. Coffman
Woodstock, Va
Two Scouts Complete 44 Mile Martinsburg Winchester Hike
Two Martinsburg Boy Scouts finished a 44 mile round trip to Winchester. On Saturday two weary boys returning late met Scouts from Martinsburg who escorted them the final distance to town. Five miles earlier they began the hike and both completed the journey to Winchester before turning back toward Martinsburg.
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Martinsburg
Winchester
County Couple Obtain Marriage License
A marriage license was issued in the circuit clerk’s office to Truama L Moore aged 23 and Miss Chlora Belle Catlett aged 21 both residents of the county. The bride is the daughter of Mr. William Catlett.
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Circuit Clerk’s Office
Truama L Moore
Chlora Belle Catlett
William Catlett
Grand Lecturer Hubbard Is Dead
William James Hubbard grand lecturer of Virginia Royal Arch Masons died Friday in Richmond at seventy four. He led the Grand Royal Arch Chapter 1901 02 and taught the Valley Royal Arch School at Elkton. Funeral was held yesterday at All Saints Episcopal Church Richmond.
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William James Hubbard
Virginia Royal Arch Masons
Richmond
Winchester
The
Valley
Mr. Hubbard
Grand Royal Arch
Valley Royal Arch School of Instruction
Elkton
All-Saints Episcopal Church
Woman Receives Limited Divorce for Willful Desertion
Mrs. Roberta S. Heater of Middletown has a limited divorce from Charles Haller Heater in Frederick County Circuit Court. A decree fields $25 monthly alimony or transfer of all Frederick County property to the wife. (Continued on Page Two.)
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Roberta S. Heater
Middletown
Charles Haller Heater
Frederick County
Frederick
Directors Call for Competent Chamber Leadership
McCormac, chairman of the expansion movement executive committee, stresses the need for a competent directorate and trained management for the new Chamber of Commerce. He notes public interests require seasoned leadership and rejects amateur handling of its duties.
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H. B. McCormac
Expansion Movement Executive Committee
Chamber of
Mr.McCormac
Chamber of Commerce
Presiding Elder Retires to Farm in Greenbrier County
Rev John A Anderson presiding elder of Winchester district returns to his Greenbrier county farm for rest after forty years in the ministry and recent superannuated relation due to infirm health.
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John A. Anderson
Winchester
Greenbrier County
Winchester Chamber of Commerce Proposed in Front Royal Sentinel
The Front Royal Sentinel urges Winchester to establish a Chamber of Commerce. It argues the city, in a fertile region, should attract manufacturers and many industries to spur growth and prosperity.
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Front Royal Sentinel
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Safe Conduct For Maßnahmen Tarnowski and Emb sent
Ambassador Page in London reports the British government will grant safe conduct across the Atlantic to Count Tarnowski former Austrian ambassador to the United States and 38 embassy staff members. The order also includes German consulate agents forced to leave China and travel to Germany.
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Washington
Young Couple Married Here
Mr. Mary William Carper and Miss Susan Blanche Carpenter were married in this city on Wednesday by Rev K W Brubaker at the parsonage on North Main Street. A few friends witnessed the ceremony. The groom is a son of Mr. Scott Carper and is employed at Williams Woolen Mills near Winchester. They will reside in Carperg Valley.
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Mary William Carper
Susan Blanche Carpenter
Subscribers urged to pay weekly on Saturdays
The Star asks subscribers who pay weekly to give payments to collectors on Saturdays and not to carriers. Following this request will keep subscription records accurate and ensure credits are properly posted.
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The
Star
Estate Provides for Four Children in Frye Will
Mrs Sarah Frye widow of James M. Frye probated her will today in the Corporation Clerk's Office. The estate valued at over ten thousand dollars includes Frye's Gardens and makes equal provision for each of her four children. Mrs Frye died last week following her husband’s death years ago.
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Sarah Frye
James M. Frye
Corporation Clerk’s Office
Will of Thomas P. Graybeal Leaves Estate to Wife and Son
The jeweler Thomas P. Graybeal died recently and his handwritten will was admitted to probate in the Corporation Court. It directs that debts and funeral expenses be paid and the remainder be divided equally between his wife Edith V. Graybeal and their son Walbert Marshall Graybeal. Mrs. Graybeal was named administra trix with the will annexed, with a $5900 bond, and the estate is valued around $8000.
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Thomas P. Graybeal
Corporation Court
Edith V. Graybeal
Walbert Marshall Graybeal
Thos. P. Gray Beal
Policeman Massey Solves Missing Jewelry Case
An important jewelry case ending Saturday night saw Policeman Massey locate missing jewels of considerable value and return them to the owner. Police would not disclose names.
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Massey
Berkeley Widower and Bride Seek County Church Wedding
Sampson E. Butler, a well known widower and farmer of Berkeley County West Virginia, and Rosie B. Allabaugh of the same county filed for marriage at the circuit clerk’s office. They sought a preacher to perform the ceremony after filing the license.
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Sampson E. ‘Butler
Berkeley County
W. Va
Rosie
B. Allabaugh
Teouse
Glerk
James Allahbaugh
Wife Divorces Husband Over Desertion and Cruelty
Mrs. Della F. Byers obtains a divorce from Luther Byers in Frederick County Circuit Court. Married June 9, 1907, she alleges cruelty and bodily harm before May 8, 1916, then desertion and failure to support. Decree allows her to resume maiden name Dells, preserves property rights, and awards no alimony.
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Della F. Byers
Luther (. Byers
Frederick County
Dells
FE. Maxfield
Virginia Senators Back Selective Draft Measure
Washington reports Senators Martin and Swaryson of Virginia will support the administration’s emergency army bill and its selective draft provision. They deny any opposition to the policy and say they never contemplated antagonizing the administration on this matter.
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Washington
Martin and
Swaryson
Virginian
Virginia
Mrs Steck Wed On Western Trip
Cards announce the marriage of Mrs. Jennie Ensminger Steck widow of Thomas Steck of Openquon to Mr. H. Clay DeGrange of Frederick Md. The ceremony took place last Tuesday April 17 in the parlor of Figtel Muehlebach Kansas City Missouri. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
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Winchester
Jennie Ensminger Steck
Thomas Wood Steck
Operquon
County
H. Clay DeGrange
Frederick
Figtel Muehlebach
Kansas City
Kinsmen Sue for Big Estate in Loudoun County
Frederick G. Rust of a prominent Loudoun family died last week in Staunton Virginia after living as a recluse. He left an estate valued above 75000 dollars to M W Reid of Staunton, while estranged relatives hire counsel to contest the will. Rust endured periods in insane asylums including a Philadelphia institution. He owned several fine houses filled with antiques and mahogany furniture, some crates and vases never opened.
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Frederick G. Rust
Loudoun County
Staunton
M. W. Reid
Rust
Philadelphia
Virginia
New Record in Imports Reported by Department of Commerce
Germanys submarine warfare failed to curb American trade in March, with imports reaching a record total of 270,484,349 dollars. The Department of Commerce released the figures noting March’s imports surpassed February and set a new high for the period.
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Waselington
Germany
Department of Commerce
Department
Seeds Sent by Congressman to State Normal School
Congressman Titmas W. Harrison sends seeds to the State Normal School. Gardening classes show unusual enthusiasm and Miss Corbett plans a large garden for the dining room. Next week will feature a planing day and cleanup.
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Titmas W. Harrison
State Normal School
Bugler Stuart Wood Improves After Self-Inflicted Foot Wound
Stuart Wood, bugler of Company 1, Second Virginia Infantry, is recovering at Memorial Hospital in Riverton after accidentally shooting himself in the instep while cleaning his revolver. He is the son of Harry I. Wood of the National Training School for OVS in Washington and grandson of the late William H. Wood, a noted tailor and Confederate veteran.
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Stuart Wood
Company 1
Second Virginia Infantry
Riverton
Memorial Hospital
Mr. Wood
Harry I. Wood
National Training School For
OVS
Washington
William H. Wood
Soldiers Ordered to Till the Soil in War Food Drive
Washington April 23. Division commanders of the regular army were ordered by telegraph from the War Department to till every available bit of Linnceae reservations as a means of increasing and conserving the food supply of the country. Some government land in Washington is used for the same purpose, and President Wilson has a conservation garden on the White House grounds.
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Wiashington
Regular Army
War Department
Uuil
Washington
Wilson
White House
Clarke County Women Hold Rally to Aid Red Cross
A Clarke county mass meeting by the Woman's Club aimed to spur patriotism and organize a Red Cross effort. The event, held in Luray on April 28, sought volunteers to form a committee and begin Red Cross work in response to the President's appeal.
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Lule
Woman’s Club
Clarke County
Red Cross
Renew Fight On Army Bill
Washington April 23 The push to empower the President to raise a new army through selective service dominates Senate and House debate. Senators back the administration plan for 500000 volunteers or conscripts while some push to first use volunteers then conscription. House opposition seeks to restore floor vote after committee passage.
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Washington
Senate
Gales Ad Cay
Dent Wilson
White House
Wazi Guard
Ion Shoat
Apple Blossom Out By Friday In Frederick County
Frederick county fruit growers expect full apple bloom by week end as 350000 bearing trees plus thousands of young trees form a rare spring bloom. Warmer weather advances bloom about a week with a small frost risk lingering. government forecast calls for generally fair, mild week with possible showers midweek.
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Frederick County
Atlantic
Perea
Prices Paid Today in Grain Markets
At Baltimore wholesale markets Wheat 2.55 18 per bushel and corn 81.51 per bushel at the close. Winchester dealers posted 2.58 for wheat after market close in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Winchester
International protests set for wide scale demonstrations
Dispatches from Russia Sweden Holland Spain Italy and other countries say preparations for industrial demonstrations are advancing on a grand scale. At many places socialists seek renewed vigor to press for immediate peace. Large demonstrations continue to unfold.
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Wire
Garranza
First Chief
Liberty
MR. Kennedy
Cumberland Valley
Hubbard
Mr. McCormac
T. P. Graybeal
Berkeley
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Mrs. Stegk
Mr. de Grange
Harrison
Glarke
RED Gross
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