05 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
1
A German native living near Winchester, writing for The Star, discusses how different social classes in Germany view militarism. He argues that while Class I elites praise the Kaiser and military power, Class II and IV oppose army and navy increases, and Class III remains politically divided with religion shaping loyalties.
Reports say American gunners repelled a German assault on the Meuse front northwest of Toul as Germans massed forces for a surprise Monday attack. The barrage opened just minutes before the expected assault, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy and preserving the Woevre plain position.
Leon Dabo will deliver the Handley lecture at the Empire Theatre on Friday February 8 at 8:30 pm on The Truth About the German Cruelties in Belgium and France. He studied the matter thoroughly and is a member of a commission sent to France to verify atrocity charges. Arrangements have been made due to expected strong public interest.
The South End Hose Company announces a special meeting for Wednesday night in an effort to discuss police and city matters. A shoe shop has moved to 7 W. Pieea Street after February a8, with references to local residents and a nine room house noted.
Winter's deep cold and two feet of snow halt trains on the Baltimore and Ohio and Cumberland Valley lines. Roads are blocked by drifts up to twenty feet high and highways into Winchester are impassable, leaving businesses closed and people enduring famine-level fuel shortages as brutal winds bite through the region.
In Washington on February 5, Chairman Wood of the foreign affairs committees stated in open debate on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill that Col M B House's work in Europe will enable the United States to furnish more men and means than expected and in a shorter time than the fondest hope of our people or allied nations.
Owing to bad county reads and subscribers cannot reach past offices to send renewals, the Dargai Unit moves to February 15. Subscriptions renewed before February 15 expire January 1919 at $9.50 per year. After that date the price rises to $12.00. Renew early and save coins.
A wire report describes fighting between Bolshevik forces and Rowmanians expanding over a wide front in a southern region. Provisions and reinforcements are said to be reinforced by Bolshevik authorities as clashes continue.
Weather chaos described as the worst of the season with record lows and heavy snow. Winds piled drifts that closed highways and isolated residents. The Weather Bureau misread the forecast, initially predicting a thaw, then reversing to continue cold conditions into the week.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture will conduct a nationwide farm labor census to see if there is a dearth of male workers sufficient to justify substituting women and boys for men in military service. The country will be divided into four zones, each guided by a farm labor specialist coordinating with agricultural authorities and state labor officials.
An Atlantic port reports a steamer in dire straits after losing communication in a fierce gale. The Adreire SEFES line vessel sent SOS signals before contact was cut, with authorities attempting rescue as the ship battles the storm.
Passengers on a train bound for Winchester were stranded overnight in a ten foot snow drift near Linden farm. By morning a rescue party brought them back to Winchester while others traveled by sleigh. Named travelers include Mr. and Mrs. James B. Russell and Mrs. Albert L. Biker among many from Winchester Berryville Martinsburg and nearby areas.
Washington February 5 Patrons of hotels and restaurants were put on bread rations by Food Administrator Gov. er limiting individual portions. Wheat bread or rolls may not exceed two ounces and bread or rolls baked from corn meal oatmeal or bran may not exceed four ounces per portion.
A war time report states American guests were robbed in a Washington hotel by soldiers. The incident involved theft of jewelry and valuables as troops entered the hotel during unrest. Evidence suggests seizing items from guests, prompting police inquiry and state reaction.
A flood and river ice caused several steamers and barges to be swept downstream on the Mississippi. The disaster halted traffic and prompted emergency responses as crews battled the drifting wreckage and damaged vessels along the riverbank.
A Minnesota representative, Miller, reports wartime views from France stressing a vastly enlarged U S army for Europe. He cites transportation as key and notes German losses and Allied destruction, with expectations of greater material demands and intensified mobilization as summer returns.
Authorities pursue a coordinated band believed to steal cars worth over 100000. The thieves allegedly acted under higher guidance and altered vehicle identities to hinder identification. Officers say the ring has evaded capture across several months.
A Garniam erie ax man hurled a bomb toward the Imperial palace in Geneva. Police reported a crowd gathered as the device exploded near the grounds without causing major injuries.
Marcus H Spotts aged 89, longtime retailer on Market Street, dies after months at home. He ran a coal and general goods business, supported by a widow and two sons. An Episcopal church member and former board steward, his funeral is set for Thursday at Braddock Street Methodist.
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