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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1915
Page
1
An Austrian submarine reportedly sunk a French supply ship in the Adriatic as part of ongoing naval actions. Allied forces in the sea area respond with counter operations against German targets.
Bulletin reports renewed Allied pressure in France and Belgium with German lines wavering at several points. General Joffre directs actions as Elbow of Teuton line at St Julien endures furious attacks while trenches near Belgian frontier are taken with German losses. Russians claim successes in Galicia and Bukowina with advances and heavy casualties reported.
Paris dispatches report the French armored cruiser Leon Gambetta sunk off Otranto in the Adriatic likely by an Austrian submarine. The 32800 ton bio warship built in 1901, 480 feet long with a crew of 725, may have many casualties though some are believed saved.
Reports say the German line is wavering as Belgian French and British troops press at St Julien and along the front. Fresh Allied forces pour in as Joffre drives offensives toward the Meuse Moselle and upper Alsace with expectation of a large new battle by May.
The funeral for George T. Carper, who died last Friday night at Memorial Hospital in Winchester, was held at Lamp's Memorial Church on Sunday at 4 p.m. Rev. W. T. Walters led services. He is laid to rest beside his young son Jarmer Carper who died three weeks earlier. The bereaved widow and relatives receive community sympathy.
In Luray Virginia on April 28 Mrs Allie Smith and her 11 year old son drowned while crossing the Shenandoah River in a boat that leaked and capsized near midstream. They were from Providence Rhode Island visiting Levi Miller and were not recovered.
Owners must pay dog taxes by May 1 1915. Chief of Police M A Doran issues the notice. Also listed are cow peas whippowill clay mixed grey crowder soy beans Ito San and Mammoth Yellow with a local address at Baker 17 Court House plaza.
Mr John A Richardson of Cave Town Maryland, a former resident, visiting relatives. Mrs Perry of Norfolk Virginia arrives to spend time with Mr and Mrs D Rains on South Market Street Reigate.
Washington April 28 Federal authorities cite skimmed milk and other creamery by products fed to hogs as a major factor in this outbreak. The article notes hogs are affected at unprecedented levels, with hog losses approaching those of cattle, unlike the 1902 epidemic.
Courtenay W Weems son of Mr and Mrs E W Weems of this city returns home after a five month absence largely in Mexico He sailed from Vera Cruz April 15 on the Monterey stopped at Havana and the Bahama Islands spent most of the time on the San Juan Corporation sugar plantation 180 miles south of Vera Cruz His father and brother Lawrence remain in Mexico until late July noting Mexico has no stable government and turmoil continues while the sugar business is being conducted satisfactorily on a large scale.
A warning urges orchardists to protect bees essential for apple pollination. It notes spraying before 90 percent bloom harms bees and could reduce yields. Advises delaying pesticides until bloom progresses, with frequency suggestions for early varieties and references to local timing.
A near-capacity First Baptist Church in Martinsburg heard Rev G C Smith preach on Jeremiah 33 3 urging fuller consecration and salvation. Rev Smith, pastor of the local First Baptist, attracted close attention as John B Williams sang The Ninety and Nine with Mrs Theresa Owen and others to close the musical portion of the service.
A six reel classic Julius Caesar is shown tonight at the Empire in Staunton with high rental prices reported. R. Gray Williams witnessed the screening and notes ticket prices of 26, 35 and 60 cents with a 15 cent cut offered with no opposition for a packed house.
Oral arguments opened in the Supreme Court over the Virginia versus West Virginia debt and asset dispute. Major Holmes Conrad, attorney for Virginia bondholders, challenged West Virginia's claim to assets from state investments and opposed the special master Littlefield’s proposal to let the younger state share.
The Women's Civic League will hold a meeting Friday at 4 PM at the Handley Library. This is an important meeting and all members should attend.
City treasurer warns all taxpayers assessed for the 1914 capitation tax must pay by May 1, 1916 to qualify for voting in the primary on August 3, 1915 or the election on November 2, 1915. Officials cited are WM. T. Barr and MICANN.
Transportation schedule announces two round trips daily between Bluemont Berryville and Winchester. Service departs Hotel Evans at 8 a m and 2 p m on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday with both trips to Bluemont. Other days travel only to Berryville.
The council met in executive session and opened bids for the city hall Auditorium lease. The bid from J H Henry and B L Henry for a one year term from May 1 1915 at 800 yearly rent was accepted. An ordinance to lease the Auditorium passed first and second readings.
A telegram reports Judge A C Carson and wife Mia and their two daughters arriving in San Francisco from Manila aboard the China. They will stay in Winchester for a year while Judge Carson resumes duties on the Philippine Supreme Court and plans another lengthy Winchester visit. They are due next Wednesday May 6.
John Moffatt of Manchester England dies suddenly at home. He planned to visit his sons in Shenandoah, with rubber inspection work in England. Survived by widow three daughters and three sons including Will and Harry Moffatt of Shenandoah. Will sails soon for New York destined to travel to England. Community shares grief with Winchester and Frederick counties.
Theatregoers are urged to attend Empire Theatre tomorrow night for the farcical comedy A Pair of Sixes. An all star tour cast led by Oscar Figman guarantees big laughs and a full house with a strong city-wide attraction.
A large blaze in St Paul Mina today destroyed the great public library and swept a full business block. Seven firemen were injured, one likely fatally, as flames caused about 400000 dollars in losses.
Mr John Clowser of Winchester suffers a severe ankle sprain when his cart horse bolted while drinking at a creek near the old town spring. He is under a physician’s care and his general condition improved this afternoon. Also in town are Mr and Mrs Wallace Nutting of Framingham Mass and their chauffeur who arrived in a large touring car spending a day or two at Hotel Evans en route south.
Winchester damage suit witnesses defend sewer system upgrade. Engineer N W Davis and Dr William P McGuire testify the Imhof filter tank improves water quality at Town Run Abram’s Creek. City records note 1914 appropriation for filter tanks. Davis cites 480000 gallons daily flow and 70 percent treatment.
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