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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1917

Page

3

Edna Arnold Returns to School as Illness Abates

Miss Edna Arnold, long seriously ill in Trone Virginia, is able to attend school again. Nearby, Robert Rackley moves from near Winchester to George Parish’s farm. L B Barrett leaves the farm for his own home. Mrs Kate Marple travels to Gainesboro to be with sister Flora Mason, who is ill.

Trone Edna Arnold Robert Rackley Winchester George ‘Parish L. B. Barrett Kate Marple Gainesboro Flora Mason

American Destroyer Sinks in Foreign Waters Report Awaited

Navy officials suppress details as reports swirl about a destroyer loss with many officers and crew killed or missing. No troop ship was involved according to Washington sources, amid speculation a new destroyer type was torpedoed overseas. Officials expect the official report to clarify fatalities below a hundred.

Department Washington Wader Daniels De‘pns

Finland Declares Independence from Russia

Finland has declared independence from Russia, reported from Haparanda. It becomes the fifth separate republic formed within Russia since the overthrow of the Romanoff dynasty last March. The Finnish government seeks recognition of autonomy by major powers worldwide.

Stockholm Finland Haparanda

Battle near Chihuahua City claims large Villa force loss

Report from military authorities states 400 killed or wounded in Santa Clara canyon Thumiles northwest of Chihuahua City with Villa forces suffering the heaviest casualties A brother of Francisco Villa reportedly killed and Martin Lope alleged to lead the rebel command Also mentions legal notices from Frederick County Virginia and a court suit to set aside land under will of Samuel G Stephenson with various unknown heirs named and publication orders in The Evening Star.

Crals Mtrellia Favela Santa Clara Canyon Chihuahua City Villa Francisco Villa Martin Lope Alfred S. Henkel Frederick County Virginia Clearbrook Station Samuel G. Stephenson Maggie M. Henkel William F. Moreland William Moreland Willam S. Cooper Dee Taiinda Stephenson Jennings Elizabeth Stephenson Cooper Emily Stephenson Grayson Evening Star Winchester Thie County J. W. Baker M. Steck

Red Cross Outlines War Work and Aims in Six Month Report

The Red Cross War Council releases a six month report on war fund collections and allocations. It highlights aid to Allied civilians, especially in France, and outlines goals to care for troops, support morale, and build lasting peace through relief and sympathy.

The Red Cross War Council Red Cross Wilson Winchester Frederick County France American Piblic America American Red Cross United States Army Navy

Pneumonia Stalks

The fragment notes ongoing deaths and debris cleanup after a pneumonia outbreak. It mentions many days before a complete set of fatalities can be counted and the debris field cleared, indicating a disaster or post disaster scene with lingering toll. The readable text appeals to a continuing struggle and recovery efforts.

Serious Trouble for John A Henry in Morgantown

Former Winchester resident John A Henry now living in Morgantown West Virginia is reported in serious condition at home after a wood splinter pierced his hand at a wooden box factory He has undergone three limbings in a week with blood poisoning feared unless his condition improves Also mentions stomach trouble and constipation with unrelated testimonial about a laxative product from Auburn Washington and local social notes on butchering and visits

John A. Henry Winchester Morgantown W. Va Tory Henry

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