German Efforts To Push Beyond Kemmel Thwarted
London reports German attempts to pocket Ypres failed as Allied defense held and Kemmel hill was briefly contested. British forces extended mines near Amiens and captured 800 German prisoners while Lacre changed hands amid night attacks. Daily News editorial urged Americans to join wave of transports.
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Plans to Depose the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Discussed
An Amsterdam dispatch reported that Austro-Hungarian nobility discussed deposing the emperor after a letter to Prince Sixtus suggested a separate peace. Germany is said to have firmer grip on Austria following the controversy. Von Seydler resigns again due to untenable position.
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Amsterdam
Daily Express Today
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Austria
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von Seydler
Austria-Hungary
Zurich
Winchester Inn wrecking bids invited in Winchester Va
The Frederick Land Corporation invites bids to wreck the Winchester Inn with careful dismantling of brick and roofing material to be stacked ground ready. Work to be completed within 65 working days of bid acceptance with a performance bond required. Bids due by 12 noon May 7 1918 with right to reject any and all bids.
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Winchester Inn
W. L. Fultz
Frederick Land Corporation
Winchester
Wardens To Be Named Soon
Richmond Va April 27 The appointment of game wardens by the state field commissioner will be taken up about the first of May. Boards of supervisors and city authorities have not yet submitted the required lists for the commission to appoint the wardens. Miss Margaret Hoover has gone to Baltimore for an extended stay.
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Richmond
Boards of Supervisors
Correct LST OF COAL PRICES ANNOUNCED BY FUEL ADMINISTRATION
The United States Fuel Administration corrects a printing error in coal prices for Lyken's Valley red ash stove and nut coal at 8.76 per ton. Corrected prices list Lyken's Valley red ash stove and nut coal at 9.00 4.70 2.50 and gas coal price soon to be announced. R. Gray Williams chairs the Frederick County Fuel Commission with J. F. Byrd approving. A 4-27-1p-21 rental ad also appears.
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Typewriter
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Thes Administration
the Star
United States
Lyken’e Valley
United States Fuel Administration
Frederick County Fuel Commission
Service flag services held at Stephens City Virginia
Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock in the Methodist Episcopal Church South Stephens City Va in honor of the young men who have gone to the front from this congregation The general public is cordially invited to attend these services Rev C Sydenstricker and Mr Leslie D Kline will deliver addresses Lost English bull terrier white with tan spots dark ring around one eye one year old brass collar Reward address Star Office Back the bayonet with bonds.
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Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Stephens City
C. Sydenstricker
Leslie D. Kline
Star Office
Naval academy leaders lead with duty and honor
The Baltimore Sun sketches Admiral Eberle and Captain Louis M. Nulton, two WV born naval leaders at Annapolis, detailing Nulton’s long career from instructor in 1895 to active duty in the Spanish American War and China relief. It lauds their work turning the Naval Academy toward an emergency readiness, noting their upcoming departure after a month or two.
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Annapolis
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Carrbbean Sea
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Librarian Vernon Eddy Withdraws From Council Ticket
Vernon Eddy, Handley Library librarian and top vote getter in the Democratic mass convention for the Second Ward Council race, asks for substitution on the ticket. The Democratic Executive Committee replaces Eddy with J George Baetjer, citing propriety since he would vote on Handley Board members as librarian. The other Second Ward nominees are Fred L. Glaize and Dr. B. M. Knight. First Ward nominees include J. Henkel Henry and Capt. C. Henry Hardy.
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Council
J. George @achier
Mr. Eddy
Common Council
Owls Subdue Bond Subscriptions At Winchester Nest
Members of the Winchester Nest of Owls subscribed for 1000 dollars of the third Liberty loan bonds last week and added 200 dollars more at a Thursday meeting. C M Hodgson urged bond sales and 300 dollars were sold during the session. A next meeting is set for May 2 with a war time buffet planned to attract attendees from the county.
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Winchester Nest of Owls
C. M. Hodgson
Totals Over Two Million in Third Liberty Loan
Treasury bulletin shows third Liberty loan subscriptions at 2,118,998,860 with Liberty day sales hinting a new record. Virginia leads Fifth District with 21.5 million, followed by Maryland 18 million and D C 9.5 million. West Virginia 8 million and North and South Carolina about 7 million.
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Washington
Bulletin of the
Treasury Department
Virginia
Federal Reserve District
Maryland
District of Columbia
West Virginia
North Ago
Thes Oie
South Carolina
Two railroad workers freed on own recognizance in Gainesboro store robbery
Stanley Triplett and Clyde Smith were released at a county magistrate hearing with no strong evidence yet against them. Mrs Leota Moore reported her Gainesboro store and post office broken into last Saturday night, with about $150 in money and checks stolen.
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Stanley Triplett
Clyde Smith
Leota Moore
Gainesboro
Poll Tax Deadline Notice for 1917 and Earlier
Voters must pay their poll tax for 1917 or earlier before May 4 1918 to vote in the November Congressional election. Tax receipts due for 1916 if unpaid. Roberts Smith Treasurer Frederick County. Wm T Barr Treasurer City of Winchester. Lp 4 26 27 5 1 2 3 5t.
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Roberts. Smith
WM. T. Barr
City of
Winchester
Captain McCann Improves After Illness at Ais hiome
Captain James K. McCann, long ill near Stephenson, showed improvement today. He is taking more nourishment and his condition seems encouraging after several weeks of illness.
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James K. McCann
Ais Hiome
Stephenson
Wanted to rent furnished residence this season
Help wanted ad notes sought furnished residence for May 1 to October 1. Prefer Fairmont Avenue or Peyton Street with contact via C. O. at Winchester Seed Co. office, 221 St. See Speer advertisement on Page 4.
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Fairmont Ave
Peyton
Ad of Winchester Seed Co
Speer
Free Excursion Draws 500 To Winchester Event
A large crowd attended a Liberty loan rally at the Empire Theater in Winchester with Governor Cornwell of West Virginia delivering a patriotic address. The event boosted subscriptions, with over 200 000 pledged toward a 420 000 goal as Scouts sang and officials spoke.
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Winchester and Western Railroad
Frederick
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John J. Carr
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Hampshire
Virginia
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Governor Cornwell
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