Crisis Over Submarine Threats Sparks U S Navy Push
President urges speed on naval buildup after crisis notes submarine threats. Secretary Daniels and defense officials convene with lawmakers to accelerate plans.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
1
Wilson tours Navy building amid war prep visit
President Wilson visited the State War and Navy building and met Secretary Daniels and Admiral Benson with Henry Ford present to discuss navy expansion. Congress signals readiness to fund defense with a bond issue of at least 500 million and tighter neutrality laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
War and Navy
Henry Ford
Petroit
Ford
Ife
Daniels
Benson
Navy
Navy Department
Congress
Sam Marks
United States
Germany
Mrs Baker and Manager Field to Be Captains
The annual Troop 1 Boy Scouts spelling match in the Empire Theater at 8 o clock on Monday evening February 12 promises to draw a large crowd. Mrs Wi Alexander will lead the women and City Manager A M Field will captain the men. Scouts will usher and may enter the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 1
Boy Scouts
Empire Theater
Wi Alexander
A. M. Field
Liner Philadelphia Sinking Rumor Debunked
Officials report no evidence that the American liner Philadelphia has sunk. For five days merchant ships in transit are to receive protection and may face cruiser warfare if attacked. Rumors of sinkings are expected to spread as the period ends tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Germany Accedes To Demands and Frees Prisoners
BERDIN Feb 5 The German government has acceded to U S demands for the immediate release of seventy two American citizens captured after ships sunk by the German raider Meowe. The prisoners were held as POWs in a German camp and their release is expected at once. MADRID Feb 5 Spain nears breaking with Germany. Emparcial claims Berlin passports to be returned and Spanish repatriation of officials as protest against submarine policy intensifies. TOKIO Feb 5 Japanese press predicts U S Germany war, calling Germany a wild beast and urging neutrals to unite to crush her for the world’s good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdin
Germany
United States
Meowe
Atlantic
Berlin
Emparcial
Spain
Lfe
SPECIAL AT ONCE WANTED 50 LABORERS
Wanted immediately fifty native laborers paid per hour or better. Apply between 6 and 8 P M to Mr Taubensee Evans. Hotel is lost gold spectacles in envelope. Return to Graybeal's or 18 W Gerard St. Reward. Ip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graybeal’s
Baker's Drug Store
Gerard Street
Graybeal
Gerard St
Prices Paid Today and Last Chance Sale Notice
Prices paid today show spot wheat at 1.88 1 4 and corn at 1.10 at Baltimore markets. Winchester dealers offered 1.65 for wheat after the close, with goods to be sold Wednesday morning at 9 o clock after arranging. sale to last a few days with reductions up to 10 percent. Lost white watchdog fox terrier with black ears. reward at 411 W Clifford St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Winchester
Clifford St
Poverty and cold spur welfare plea in Winchester
Police report a destitute family in Winchester exposed to bitter cold. An able bodied man sought help from Chief Doran claiming no work food or fuel while his wife lay ill and six children suffered. Officer Neville found conditions worse than described with a bare horse and a frail fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
Neville
Passengers on Upbound Train Endure Snowbound Ordeal
Mr and Mrs James R Du Shane formerly Miss Virginia Fuller of Winchester were delayed for days on a snowbound Midwest train after leaving St Paul. They endured extreme cold as the train halted in dangerously frigid conditions near the Michigan area before reaching Winchester on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. du Shane
Virginia Fulder
H. D. Fuller
Winchester
St. Paul
Minn
Middle West
du Shane
Will of Mrs. Louisa Packwood Probed for Clarity
The will of Mrs. Louisa Packwood, who died at her hotel apartment at age 97, was admitted to probate. The document is noted not for its provisions but for the author’s steady neat handwriting and clear, orderly statement of her estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Packwood
Hotel Jack
Corporation Clerk's Office
J. B. Beverley
William Stimmel Weds Miss Brooks in Washington
WADESVILLE Virginia February 5 Mr G W Stimmel learns of the marriage of his son Mrs William Summel and her husband now living in Baltimore where they will reside. Both are Baltimore residents and he is a railroad warehouse manager there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadesville
G. W. Stimmel
William Summel
Washington
Baltimore
Stimmel
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Joseph Snapp
Charlestown
Isabel Baker to Attend Norfolk Wedding
Miss Isabel Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Baker leaves Saturday for Norfolk Virginia to attend the marriage of Miss Susie Davis Little to Mr Nathan H Bursday on February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Baker
H. H. Baker
Norfolk
Susie Davis Little
Nathan H.bursday
Sewer question prompts waste removal plan
The Star discusses relief for taxpayers amid sewer concerns. It cites health officer J Robert Doran’s suggestion to attach drawer systems to dry or earth closets and periodically remove refuse. It questions city purchase of new apparatus and whether costs should fall on property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
J. Robert Doran
Germany Moves to Halt Diplomatic Break
Germany states it will work to prevent further diplomaticbreaks amid U S action. Doubt is expressed over whether Holland will follow the stand taken by America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Funeral Services For Mrs. Bailey
The funeral of Mine. Virginia B. Bailey wife of Charles P. Bailey died of pneumonia Friday night. Services were held at the family home and Greenspring Church with Rev. G W Stover Rev W O Taubert and Rev Mr Luttrell officiating. Burial followed in Old Stone Church Cemetery. Eight sons served as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia B. Bailey
Charles P. Bailey
South Braddock Street
Greenspring Church
G. W. Stover
W. O. Tuaibert
Luttrell
County
W. Va
Jesus
Old Stone Church
Best Glove Selection From Jolliffe & Jolliffe Stores
The dealer touts two top glove samples, about 700 pairs total, from Owen & Trenary and Grinnell Glove Company. They offer warm gloves for cold weather and dress gloves for men women and children. See Jolliffe & Jolliffe for glove needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen &Trenary
Grinnell Glove Company
Ip Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Musical Comedy Company Arrives for Empire Theater Engagement
The Ben Toy Musical Comedy Company with about fourteen to sixteen performers arrived from Norfolk Virginia for a five day run at the Empire Theater. They perform tonight for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Toy Musical Comedy Company
Norfolk
Empire Theater
Scouts Meet Tonight at 8 O Clock
The First Troop of Boy Scouts holds a meeting this Monday at 8 o clock in the evening.
Scouts Attend Annual Service On Stormy Night
Three local Boy Scout troops gathered at Christ Church in Winchester for the annual service marking the national anniversary. A large crowd braved severe weather as parents and friends joined the Scouts in this community observance led by Mrs. H. D. Fuller with printed programs and Christ Church Choir providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church
Winchester
Christ Church
H. D. Fuller
U S Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany Cause War Tension
Feb 6 reports announce the United States severed diplomatic relations with Germany causing nationwide shock. Public calm remains as officials vow to prevent further rupture while embassy guards tighten security. About 8,000 American citizens in Germany consider departure as consular offices remain active. Holland weighs Wilson’s call for neutrals to break with Germany amid cautious response and warnings to shipping firms about submarine policy, with limited freighter use and maritime risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Germany
Publc
Winchester Endures Record Cold In Modern History
Winchester faces the coldest snap since March 2, 1914 with temperatures around 2 degrees at the post office and down to 14 below at outlying spots. Water spigots froze nationwide as residents cope with gale force winds and widespread hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Géra
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White House
Secretary of the Navy
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Mrs. Baker
Pholadelphia Safe
W. J. Cook
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Diplo
Japan
Tokio
Ohio Steel
Taubensee
Bell’s
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J. R. du Shane
William Stimmel
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Edward Galloway
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