Irish Rebels Overawed as Troops and Warships Arrive
Dispatches from Dublin say the Irish revolt has eased as large troop deployments reach Ireland. Rebels reportedly surrendered, arms have been landed and used, and more warships are patrolling to curb German and agent activity while martial law remains in effect. Leaders Redman and Carson vow to restore tranquility and avoid political gain.
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Lonsdon
Ireland
Irish
England
Wales
John Redman
Sir Edward Carson
Damage suit filed against power company
Attorney A C McIntire filed in Berkeley Springs Circuit Court for John Smith of Great Cacapon West Virginia seeking 10000 dollars for the death of his 14 year old son Walter Smith. The boy was hunting chestnuts in the mountains near Great Cacapon last fall when a charged live wire from a Northern Virginia Power Company line caused his death. The suit alleges negligence and is slated for Morgan County Court’s next term.
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Star
Martinsburg
A. C. McIntire
Berkeley Springs
John Smith
Great Cacapon
W. Va
Northern Virginia Power Company
Winchester
Morgan County Court
Last Chance to Buy Building Lots This Saturday
The notice announces a final opportunity to secure choice building lots at set prices this Saturday at 2.80 P.M. Rain or shine. It lists F. L. Harris as the contact or promoter for the sale.
Frost Tonight in Mountain Virginia Forecast
A United States Weather Bureau telegram from Washington predicts frost in the mountain districts of western Virginia tonight. The message says partly overcast skies with frost likely in the mountains, followed by Saturday fair and warmer conditions.
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Star Today
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Virginia
Oscar Barr Property To Be Sold Tomorrow
The large brick store property at 160 North Main St will be offered for sale in front of Court House at 12 o'clock M tomorrow. Also notice of cattle sows and pigs at Fishpaw's sale appears in another large ad in this paper.
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Oscar Barr
North Main St
Court House
Federal safety train to visit Winchester May 10
The government safety exhibit train of twelve steel cars arrives in Winchester on Wednesday May 10 and stays several hours in the Baltimore and Ohio yards. The tour begins May 1 from Washington and will visit more than 200 towns before moving on to Philadelphia and a lengthy eastward schedule.
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United States Government Safety
Federal
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Franklin K. Lane
Forest Service
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Coast Gual Service
Public Health Service
Department of the Treasury
War and Navy Departments
American Red Cross Society
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
Chester
Wilmington
Del
Baltimore
Frederick
Haferstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Cumberland
Grafton
Morgantown
W.va
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
W Va
St. Louis
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Obregon Denies Rift With Carranza In Mexican Crisis
Juarez dispatch reports General Obregon denies splitting with Carranza and claims a large Guardia Nacional lineup greeted him upon arrival. Washington circles foresee failure of Juarez talks as General Obregon asserts withdrawal negotiations fall to Scott and Funston.
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Washington
Obregon
Juarez
Scott
Funston
War
State Department
Chihuahua
Building Lots with Bearing Orchard Auction This Saturday
Auction notice states building lots with bearing orchard will be sold this Saturday at 2.30 P.M. rain or shine. Last chance auction organized by F. L. Harris.
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F. L. Harris
Dr Roszel to Speak on Confederate Memorial Day
Announcement states Dr B M Roszel principal Shenandoah Valley Academy Winchester will be the orator on June six at Stonewall cemetery weather permitting. The public auction of six building lots is scheduled for Saturday April 29 at 2 30 PM rain or shine.
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B. M. Roszel
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Roszel
Stonewall Cemetery
F. L. Harris
Squire Lockhart 81 Years Young
Squire B. N. Lockhart attended a Winchester Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday where he served for years and was chairman after Mr. Clarke Cather’s death. He declined to run in the last election and will turn 81 on May 2, remaining spry and energetic as a young colt.
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Squire B. N. Lockhart
Winchester
Board of Supervisors
Clarke Cather
Lockhart
Squire Lockhart
Bark Wanted Rock Oak and Black Oak
Glaize and Bro advertise a bark request for Rock Oak and Black Oak timber supplies.
Irish enlistments in wartime vary from 89,722 to 89,723
Figures show Ireland had about 450,000 unmarried males of military age at the war's start. By February 1, 89,722 had enlisted, with 6,277 joining the army and 9,446 entering the navy.
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London
Ireland
Timber and bark work advertised for men
Good wages with or without board offered for timber and bark work. Report at once at Anderson 8 cigar store. Cadwallader and Foster advertise the job.
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Anderson
Cadwallader & Foster
Howe's Great London Circus Arrives In Winchester Streets Lined
Trains from Harrisonburg bring forty four 60 foot cars to Winchester. An estimated six to seven thousand people attend the afternoon performance on Kremer lot beside the Fair Grounds. The parade featured four bands a calliope and 35 animal cages including 10 elephants with brand new costumes.
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Howe
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Harrisonburg
Kremer Lot
Fair Grounds
Bennett
Billy
Avalon
Correia
Cecil Lewanda
John Correia
Wella Jeanette
R. H. Dockrill
Hans
Silverlakes
Kaiser Must Answer Finally U S Ultimatum
Washington April 28 Ambassador Gerard has been instructed to tell the German government that its submarine answer must be final. He will urge a return to cruiser warfare methods and officials expect a decision within 24 hours. The Atlantic fleet could be ready for active work in record time. The President will not seek Congress approval unless the German reply is unfavorable.
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Washington
Gerard
United States
Berlin
Germany
Navy Department
Atlantic
Wilson
Congress
Frederick County Plans Expanded State Road Work
State Highway Commissioner Geo P Coleman and Frederick county Board of Supervisors discussed 1930s style road laws and the use of the state aid fund totaling about 34000 dollars with 17000 coming from the state and 17000 from prior years. C J H Shenk named to supervise road work and shielded by Coleman funding part of his salary to favor local control.
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Geo. P. Coleman
Mr. Scotth
Board of Supervisors
Frederick County
Richmond
Coleman
C. JH. Shenk
Colemann
Shenk
Bran and Middling Supply Offered by Winchester Milling
Winchester Milling Corporation, successors to W B Bakers Sons, announces a ready supply of bran and middling for trade customers. W D Dick, Superintendent, states the firm will meet local demand.
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Winchester Milling Corporation
W. B. Baker
Mrs. Audie Anderson to Be Buried Tomorrow
The funeral for Mrs. Audie Anderson wife of Frank Anderson of this city will be held tomorrow at 3 PM from her home. Burial will follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Services to be led by Reverends George S. Bowers and W O Talbert. Pallbearers not announced.
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Audie Anderson
Frank Anderson
the Star
Mount Hebron
George S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
W. O. Talbert
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Seed Dates and Seed Corn Ad at Baker Seed Shop
Seed corn and various seeds offered by HW Baker at 46 East Piccadilly Street. Advertisement notes seed dates and general seed availability.
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HW. Baker
East Piccadily St
U S Aviator Lieutenant Dichman Visits Winchester
U S Navy aviator Lieut G C Dichman attached to the aviation corps is visiting Winchester for several days staying at the Hotel Jack. He commands an aviation squad and has circled the world with the fleet. He will stay over the weekend and has prior postings including Pensacola and Norfolk. Miss Amelia Mason Hopkins of Charlestown visits Mrs Juliet A McCaw. John S Miller & Bro Hardware presents samples and prices for owning needs.
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G. C. Dichman
United States Navy
Aviation Corps
Winchester
Jack
Dichman
Navy
Pensacola
Florida
United States Fleet
Norfolk
Amelia Mason Hopkins
Charlestown
Juliet A. McCaw
Tax deadlines for voters and notices of sales in Winchester
Voters must pay capitation taxes for 1915 and any delinquent 1913 1914 taxes by May 6 1916 to vote in November. County treasurer and city treasurer notices appear, along with Trustee Sale announcements at T T Walls and sales of goods at reduced prices. Pony for sale and wall paper discounts also listed.
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T. T. Wall
Picts Wall
Army advances near great German base six miles away
Paris dispatch reports the English army within six miles of a major German base amid ongoing bombardment near Verdun. The German naval strike and sinking ships did not stop the French from holding positions as Verdun's battle rages. The official note says no infantry attacks occurred, while both sides brace for a decisive assault.
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Paris
Avecourt
Agsnes
Verdun
German Offensive Near Lille Seeks to Save City
London reports a German push along an 85 mile front using poison gas heavy artillery and mass infantry aimed at Lille. British losses are mounting as they press the Germans north and west of Lille and reach within six miles of the base, with Lille's salvation seen as crucial to sustaining the German front.
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London
Lille
Germany
West Flanders
British battleship Russell sunk by mine in Mediterranean
The 14 000 ton battleship Russell, flagship of the Mediterranean fleet, was sunk by a mine in the Mediterranean on Thursday with 124 lives lost. The vessel, in service fifteen years, tore a huge hold open and quickly filled. The admiralty confirmed the loss today.
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London
Russell
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Berlin
France
Paris
Marseille
Atlantic
Liverpool
Finland
United States
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Wire To the Star
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Carranza
Conference On Border
General Obregon
Meixcan
Gavira
Dr. Roszel
Bark
Frish
Crowes
Gicus
Cirecus
Kaiser
U.S
Atiantic
I, W. Dick
Mrs. Anderson
U. S
John S. Miller & Bro
T. Barr
Treas
City of
Co. R. M'Cann
Iptf
County of
American, Dixon and Eagle
Throrough
J. A. H. Byrd
Berryville
Wire
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