Liberty Loan Event Prompts Noon Shutdown and Rally
A mayoral proclamation halted business at noon to devote the afternoon to promoting the third Liberty Loan. Governor Davis ordered closures citywide and the Empire program will feature Governor John J. Cornwell of West Virginia speaking. A parade led by Boy Scouts and officials precedes the event at 8 pm with a special train arriving from Winchester to join the gathering. Subscriptions are hoped to surpass the quota with many from Frederick County and border counties.
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Ward
Davis
Center &T
Empire
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Boy Scouts
Citizens’ Band
Winchester and Western Railroad
The
Winchester
Frederick County
Arsenate products and stallion sale notice
Full stock paste and powdered arsenate Or chard Brand prices available from T J Cooper and Sons agents. Hackney stallion offered for sale or exchange for a heavy draft mare by Streit in Winchester Virginia. Also a rental wanted for furnished residence May 1 to October 1 on Fairmont Avenue or Peyton Street, address C. C. Star office.
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Orchard
T. J. Cooper & Sons
Agts
Streit
Winchester
Fairmont Ave
Peyton St
C. C
Taxpayers notice on poll tax payment deadlines
Voters must pay the 1917 poll tax by May 4 1918 and also settle 1915 and 1916 polls if unpaid. Official notices signed by Robert S. Smith Treasurer Frederick County and William T. Barr Treasurer City of Winchester.
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Robert S. Smith
Frederick Co
WM. T. Barr
Price Boosting Not Patriotic in Potato Campaign
A Virginia telegram from Col J B Waite, state food administrator, urges retailers to sell potatoes at the smallest possible margin during the potato campaign. The aim is to prevent excess profits to support the wheat supply for soldiers and allies. Also notes a brindle bull terrier with brass collar missing. reward offered.
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Col
J. B. Waite
Federal Food Administrator
Virginia
The
Food Administration
Cash And Carry Plans Cash and Carry Store Start May First
A letter from L Baublitz announces a provision store to open May first on cash and carry terms. The plan promises more goods for less money without delivery charges, and outlines a conservative approach to offer fresh meat, groceries, vegetables, fish, and poultry at lower rates.
Governor Urges Virginians to Buy Bonds for U S War Effort
The Virginia governor appeals to all citizens to over subscribe the state’s third Liberty loan to support American forces in France. He frames the effort as a patriotic duty, urging every man and woman to contribute if they cannot fight.
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America
France
Virginia
Bond
Relard Davis
Coal Embargo Protest Over Virginia Diversions
Virginia fuel officials led by H Fr Byrd urge the national administrator to modify coal embargoes to protect Virginia needs. He warns shipments from Virginia to Tidewater and New England threaten April receipts and may force essential industries to close. Winchester residents report coal shortages as dealers wait on anthracite supplies.
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Byrd
Virginia
New England
H. Fr. Byrd
Harry Garfield
Washington
Pocahattas
Tidewater
Hampton Roads
Sor
Wirginta
Winchester
Jool
Bids Wanted to Demolish Winchester Inn in Virginia
The Frederick Land Corporation invites sealed bids to wreck Winchester Inn in Winchester Virginia. Bids must cover brick removal without breakage and stacking, salvaged roofing lumber and materials, with work completed within 65 working days of bid acceptance. Bonds required, bids due by May 12 1918, at noon. right to reject bids reserved.
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Winchester Inn
W. L. Fultz
Frederick Land Corporation
Winchester
Paris bombardment resumes as bombing hits factory
Paris comes under renewed shelling by long range German guns during the night as a factory is struck in the latest attack. Authorities report continued air and artillery activity around the city with fears of further damage and civilian disruption.
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Paris
Kemmel
Merville
Lys River
Givenchy
Villers-Bretonneux
Heavy Fighting Continues On Flanders and Picardy Fronts
British war office reports heavy fighting along the Flanders and Picardy fronts with six hours of German gas shelling and seven infantry charges repulsed. Allied lines strengthen as units from the reserve army are deployed. German tanks are now used, viewed as formidable.
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Flanders and
Picardy
War Office
Pe Apen
Planders
Picaray
Bailleul-Hmobhebeke
Kemmel Hill
Amiens
Flangard
France
Liberty Day Boosts Third Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Treasury figures show subscriptions nearing two billion with a day record of 116 million. Tens of thousands marched in Washington with 60 000 watchers and 500 draftees at the head to honor bondholders and loan supporters along Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House.
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Wiaashington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Holtze
Clark Declines Missouri Senate Appointment
Speaker Champ Clark of the House announced he will not accept the Missouri Senate vacancy left by the late William J. Stone. In a letter to Governor Gardiner he said the present crisis requires him to continue as Speaker and serve the country in that role.
Liners Anticipate Raising of American Ship Paw
Atlantic Port April reports preparations to raise the liner Paw which sank off the pier. Three men were killed and 700 aboard when the ship was scuttled, main cause unknown as naval authorities probe possible enemy action.
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Ant
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Northern Italy and Stromboli Erupts
Earthquake shocks lasting a full minute were felt in Milan and Bergamo with no damage reported. Stromboli volcano on the island of Stromboli erupts violently with lava flowing on the eastern part, causing panic among residents and fears of casualties.
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Rome
Milan
Bergam
Italy
Stromboli
Mediterranean
Sicily
Five Die In Blaze At Brookline Bakery
Five bakery employees at Henry H. Blewer and Son's plant perished in a morning fire that devastated the Brookline facility. Bodies were found among the ruins and are described as heavily charred, hindering identification.
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Brookline
Mass
Henry H. Blewer, and Son
Nine Colored Men Leave For Camp
Nine colored men left here this morning over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Camp Lee where they will train for the national army. They are Robert Scott Ernest Williams George Daniel Long Andrew Harvey Lester Tolliver Charles Edward Strange Samuel Pwing Bannieter Charles Mason Thomas and George Thomas. A large crowd of their colored friends gathered at the station to bid them farewell. They expect to arrive at Camp Lee tonight.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Camp Lee
The
National
Robert Scott
Ernest Williams
George Daniel Long
Andrew Harvey
Lester Tolliver
Charles Edward Strange
Samuel, Pwing Bannieter
Charles Mason Thomas
George ‘Thomas
Responsibility For Aircraft Production
The Senate approved the Wadsworth amendment to the Overman bill. It gives the President power to create a new executive agency to centralize control of aircraft production and assigns responsibility for producing aircraft to a designated authority. The measure passed with no opposition from administration forces.
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Washington
Senate
Wadsworth
New York
Registrants To Be Examined May 2
The local exemption board will notify all registrants not yet examined to present themselves for examination on May 2. The examination will be held in the city courthouse, with about 20 to 26 men expected to be examined.
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Thay
Hell
Pony Sale At County Yard In Graham
Seven ponies with saddles bridles harness two buggies and a pony wagon go on sale Saturday at the County Hitching Yard. Seller listed as Graham B. Conner.
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County Hitching Yard
Graham B. Conner
Soldier With Money Murdered Reported
A soldier who allegedly carried a large amount of money was found murdered yesterday. He had reportedly been with comrades and may have had about a hundred dollars on him before the killing.
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Bo Ender
Fawcett Gap Rally Set for Saturday Evening
Precinct committee urges wide turnout for a large patriotic rally in Fawcett Gap with expected attendance from local residents. Speakers include Mr. J. W. Richard and Mr. Willie of Winchester as organizers push for community support.
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J. W. Richard
Willie
Winchester
Wilson
Fawcett Gap
War casualties update from France through April 26
The Star reports U S forces in France show nine killed, five died of wounds, thirty wounded on the day. Seventeen listed as missing or prisoners include Julian Daw and others. privates Thor Connolly Charles A Wiggans Michael K Holmes now reported wounded after prior MIA notices.
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the Star
Washington
France
Were & Ton
Sf. Diaense
I. Liew
Julian “Daw
Previ Nely
Germany
Thor Connolly
Charles A.wiggans
Michael K. Holmes
For Rent Summer Furnished or Unfurnished near Peyton Street
A rental notice offers furnished or unfurnished summer accommodations starting in June at 20 Peyton St and 414 N. Y Street. Modern conveniences included. Apply at Star to town office.
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Peyton St
N. Y St
British RAID ON U-Boat BASES PROMPT PRAISE
British raids against Zeebrugge and Ostend submarine bases near the Belgian coast are hailed as successful. Harbor blockage occurred at Zeebrugge through sinking ships and damaged mo le structures. Ostend saw a smoke screen reveal light cruisers as wind shifted. Prisoners reported after the Zeebrugge operation.
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London
Zeebrugee
Ostend
Belgian
Zeebrugge
Copenhagen
Loc Kal Ansleger
Berlin
States
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Pony Sale
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Cyrus
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