German Warships Routed in North Sea Battle
A German naval squadron was defeated by a British force off the English coast near Suffolk. The engagement began around 4 PM with German ships shelling Lowestoft, causing casualties, as British ships pursued. German ships possibly came from Zeebrugge amid reports of Zeppelins overhead.
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North Sea
Lowestoft
English
Suffolk
Zeebrugge
Belgian
Admiralty
Amsterdam
New City Manager in Fredericksburg Virginia
Arthur M. Field, recently elected Winchester city manager, travels from Rochester to Fredericksburg to confer with R. S. Royer and plans to begin duties on Monday May 1. W R Lucas notes Field will arrive Tuesday with Roger sending a supportive letter.
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Arthur M. Field
Rochester
N. Y
Winchester
Fredericksburg
R. S. Royer
W. R. Lucas
Roger
Reserved Seats for Winchester Chautauqua on Sale Soon
Reserved seats for the Winchester Chautauqua, running May 1 through 7, go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Empire Theater. Many guarantors have already sold their allotments, and some could sell more. Interested buyers should contact a guarantor promptly to obtain season tickets.
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Winchester
Seed Dates Seed Corn From H. Baker
H. Baker advertises a seed shop at 46 East Piccadilly Street offering seed dates and seed corn and a wide range of seeds for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. H. Baker
East Piccadily St
Council To Take Up The Tax Bill
A special Common Council meeting is set for 8 pm at City Hall to vote on the city tax ordinance for the coming year. The measure will be read by sections and amendments may be offered by council members.
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Common Council
Royal Arcanum Officers Chosen in Virginia Meeting
Messrs. J. F. Gray E. M. Streit and H. B. McCormac returned from Norfolk where the Royal Arcanum of Virginia held its annual meeting at the Southland Hotel convention hall. W. Floyd Reams of Richmond was elected grand regent. All other officers were reappointed with no changes. Gray and McCormac sit on Virginia Grand Council. Streit represented Fairfax Council.
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Messrs
J. F. Gray
E. M. Streit
H. B. McCormac
Norfolk
Royal Arcanum of
Virginia
Southland Hotel
Order
W. Floyd. Reams
Richmond
Messrs. Gray
McCormac
Grand Council of
Streit
Fairfax
Mission Work in the Kongo Grows in Africa
Rev C L Crane of Atlanta told of Southern Presbyterian missions in Luebo and Kongo area. Slides showed progress since 25 years ago, with four stations and 121 workers, 75 natives educated by missionaries, and a church membership reaching 10 000.
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Berryville
Cc. L. Crane
Atlanta, Ga
Luebo
Africa
Board of Missions
Southern Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Stone’s Church
In Memoriam Notices Charged by The Star for Signed Pieces
The Star reminds readers it only considers signed contributions including In Memoriam notices and applies a small fee for such paid memorials. The policy emphasizes unsigned submissions are not accepted and stresses the value of named writers in acknowledgments.
Baltimore grain markets close with wheat and corn quotes
At 8 o'clock this afternoon the Baltimore wholesale market closed with No 2 red wheat at 1.15 12 and corn at 83 cents.
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Baltimore
Telegraph system strained by wartime telegrams to White House
Washington April 25 telegram networks are taxed to the limit handling messages to the White House and Congress about the German submarine situation. Some 18 020 night letters and 60 000 Western Union letters reached city lines last night. Operators are being increased in Philadelphia and New York to manage the volume.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Western Union
Philadelphia
New York
Jesus the Missionary book on sale in Winchester Virginia
Rev Hugh W White presents Jesus the Missionary published by Geo F Norton and Rice Music Store Winchester VA. Price sixty cents. Widely used in China and the United States for Bible study and devotional reading. Second edition in press after first edition nearly sold out. Testimonials from ministers praise its Christ centered portrayal of missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Norton Publishing Co
Rice Music Store
Winchester
Presbyterian Committee On Publication
Richmond
China
TU. S
Christ
F. H. Throop
Soochow
Cortland Myers
D. D
Boston
A. W. Piper
E. D
Central Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Suhr
Galloway to Meet Winchester Officials Over Train Schedule
A letter from C W Galloway general manager of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad urges a Winchester conference with local leaders to discuss restoring a satisfactory passenger schedule promised a year or more ago. The note lists W R Licas JF Warm H F Byrd and T C Bowling among signees.
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Winchester
C. W. Galloway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
J.F. Warm
Harry F. Byrd
the Evening Star
Thomas C. Bowling
Jefferson Milling Co
Charlestown
Benefit Citizens' Band Auction Nears Final Bid
Local fundraiser in New Orleans offers 75 gram items at 160 each with a few chances left to win. Citizens' Band hosts the event to support community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benefit
Citizens’ Band
Germany Seeks Amicable Settlement On Submarine War
April 25. Diplomatic circles sense Germany will meet U S views on submarine warfare. Ambassador Von Bernstorff, en route to Washington, reports optimism in Berlin. SecretariesQue T. Angsung notes no dramatic shift, while Gerard’s Berlin messages describe Chancellor’s firm stance amid efforts for amicable U S settlement.
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Washington
Germany
United States
von Bernstorff
New York
Tqansing
Gerard
Berlin
Princeton
Knights Templar Attend Services in Martinsburg
About twenty officers and members of Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templar motored to Martinsburg West Virginia for Easter services under Palestine Commandery No. 2 at Christ Reformed Church. Rev Dr A M Gluck preached. the group returned around midnight amid West Virginia fraternal hospitality.
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Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
Martinsburg
W. Va
Palestine Commandery
Christ «Reformed Church
A. M. Gluck
Winchester Templars
Local Fairs and Visits Highlight Boyce Notes
Live notes from Boyce Virginia report Mrs Annie Sawyer returning home near Berryville after a test month visit to Mrs George Yowell. Mrs E H Schenk spent days with son F W Schenk at Bartonville. Mrs Clarence Thompsons friends welcomed her back after months with inflammatory rheumatism. Mr and Mrs Van Deventer moved from the Dunlap house to the vacated R G C Green house.
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He— Dunlap House
R. G C. Green
R. S. Levey
Capon Springs to reopen with capital backing
A group of capitalists has options on Capon Springs Hampshire county West Virginia including baths and surrounding acreage. Hansbrough and Carter hold subscription papers on North Main Street for stock and plans for an automobile route to the springs from Winchester. The historic hotel burned years ago but reopening is planned this summer with 150 to 200 guest accommodations and a dining hall expansion.
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Old Capon Springs
Hampshire County
W. Va
Makting
Winchester
Messrs. Hansbrough and Carter
North Main Street
Hansbrought and Carter
Baltimore Meeting Ends With Fifty Thousand Dollar Gift
Billy Sunday closed his Baltimore meeting with a free will offering near $50,000. Twenty four thousand people attended Sunday night and thousands wept. A total of 23,027 people have attended to date.
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Billy Sunday
Baltimore
Captain Conrad Goes to Mexico
The Star reports that the Seventeenth Infantry, stationed at Cohumbus, New Mexico, has been sent by General Funston into Mexico to reinforce General Pershing. Captain Bryan Conrad of this city, son of the late Major Holmes Conrad, is an officer attached to the regiment and has joined his unit in Mexico. He has served in the army for several years and spent last summer at his home here.
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the Star
Seventeenth Infantry
Cohwembus
N. M
Funston
Mexico
Pershing
Bryan Conrad
Holmes Conrad
Conrad
United States Army
President Wilson At Princeton Today
President Wilson traveled from Washington in a special car on the 8 oclock train to Princeton to vote in the primaries and return tonight. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and Dr Cary T Grayson. Arrangements were made to keep him posted on any major developments today. Sixty fine ewes offered at Fishpaw sale May 2 near Burnt Factory.
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Washington
Wilson
Princeton
Cary T. ‘Grayson
Russian Troops Land at Marseille Reported Today
Paris reports another contingent of Russian troops landing at Marseille in an official statement. German attacks against French positions at Dead Man's Hill were repulsed, with heavy German losses noted on a 5 mile front near the Meuse as French forces advance. London awaits further details of a Zeppelin raid over the east coast with incendiaries dropped by the raiders. For sale pony and runabout listed in Berryville Virginia.
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Paris
Marseille
Dead Man's Hill
War Office
Avgocourt
Ajpremont
Meuse
London
Humibs
Norfolk
Norwich
Leap Year Dance Set Tonight at Rouss Hall Winchester
Invitations have been issued for a leap year dance to be held tonight at the Rouss Hall corner of Water and Braddock streets. The Winchester society shows great interest as dancing runs from 9 to 1 with especially good music. Arrangements are led by Mrs. Melvin Green, Miss Gertrude Barton and Mrs. Walter Gore. Many are expected from Winchester and beyond.
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Rouss Hall
Water and Braddock Streets
Winchester Society
Melvin Green
Misa Gertrude Barton
Walter Gore
Winchester
Dublin riots claim twelve lives and post office seizure
London April 25. In the House of Commons Augustine Birrell reports twelve deaths from Monday's political riots in Dublin. Rioters seized the post office, were heavily armed, police confronted them, and troops restored order by taking control of the city.
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London
Dublin
House of Commons
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Branson School May Day Program Tomorrow
The Branson school will hold a May Day event tomorrow at 2 PM featuring a pole dance and a May Queen coronation. Public attendance is invited. Also noted is Jno Fishpaw sale of fresh cows beef cattle and stockers on May 2.
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Branson ‘School
Jno
Perching Tracks Villa Pursuit Amid Border Conference
U S forces press the hunt for Villa as reports place the bandit 60 miles southwest of Batovo near Parrel Noncazo. General Funston to join General Scott on the border for talks with General Obregon may delay troop moves while Pershing reinforces lines and clothing supplies reach expedition posts.
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Scott
General Obregon
Ita
Washington
Meixco
Villa
Batevo
State
War Departments
Persiite
Baker
Punston
Seventeenth Infantry
Columibus
Noncazo
Parrel
Funston
San Antonio
War Department
Obregon
Broken Lot Stationery Sale at Reduced Prices
A broken lot of stationery from Geo. Sonneborn stock includes blank books day books and tablets and will be sold about 25 to 40 percent below wholesale cost. JOLLIFFE JOLLIFPE advertise the sale.
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Geo. Sonneborn
Jolliffe & Jollifpe
Winchester Milling announces bran and middling supply
The Winchester Milling Corporation announces available stock of home made bran and middling for trade. W DICK as superintendent signs the notice, stating readiness to serve the trade.
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Winchester Milling Corporation
W. B. Baker
Miss Mary Page Nelson Weds Walter N Ruth in Baltimore
Mrs. Thomas M Nelson of Baltimore issues invitations for the marriage of her daughter Miss Mary Page Nelson to Mr Walter N Ruth of Baltimore. The ceremony is set for Saturday May 6 at 6 o clock at Grace and Saint Peters Church.
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Thomas M. Nelson
Baltimore
Mary Page Nelson
Walter’ N. Ruth
Grace and Saint Petter’s Church
Nelson
Millwood
Clarke County
Virginia
Ruth
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Chautauqua
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Royal Arcanum
Rev. C. L. Crane
Star
Baltimore Grain Markets
Hugh W. White
Jesus
Mr. Galloway
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Winchester, Va
Nola
John S. Miller & Bro. Hardware
Boyce, VA
Capon
Capon Springs
Captain Conrad
President Wilson
Throrough
J. A. H. Byrd
Bark
Bandit Villa
Satevo
Broken Lot
W Dick
Miss Nelson
Ruth May
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