Tuscania Death Toll Rises with New Figures
A revised Tuscania loss estimate places dead between 160 and 170, with 149 Americans among the dead. 126 American soldiers were recovered, as injured survivors are cared for in Irish and Scottish towns. An assistant engineer suggests the torpedo may have targeted another vessel, hitting Tuscania by mistake as boats were lowered.
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Tuscania
War Department
Firth of Clyde
Benjamin F. Wade
England
Wade
Ty. S. Peters
Peters
Gaylord merchant George W. Cooley dies at 44
George W. Cooley a Gaylord Clarke county merchant and Shenandoah county family member died at his home in Gaylord at 6 am Friday from Bright's disease. He was 44, born at Toms Brook and survived by his widow Maggie Balthis and six children Vivian Lillian Catherine Sarah Helen George. one sister Mrs. Gordon of Stephens City. brothers Frank S. Cooley of Vienna and Charles C. Cooley of Stephens City. His mother Mrs. Sarah C. Cooley lives with the Gordons. his father Peter F. Cooley died years ago. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Strasburg.
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George W. Cooley
Shenandoah County
Gaylord
Clarke County
Bright
Mr. Cooley
Toms Brook
Maggie Balthis
Strasburg
Vivian
Lillian
Catherine
Sarah
Helen Cooley
George Cooley
E. A. Gordon
Stephens City
This County
Messrs
Frank S. Cooley
Vienna
Charles C. Cooley
Sarah C. Cooley
Gordon
Peter F. Coolley
Luthieran ‘Church
Army Cadets Fired for Hazing at West Point
Three United States Military Academy cadets at West Point were dismissed and a fourth suspended for hazing. Cadet George W. Lewis was dismissed after punishment approved by the President, with a suspension through August 28 1918 and reversion to the third class. Cadets Howard L. Simeral and Frederick Townsend were dismissed for hazing Cadet T A Oliphant, and Cadet John P. Weidlich was dismissed for hazing Cadet Worth E. Shultz.
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Washington
United States Academy
West Point
War Department
T. A. Oliphant
George W. Lewis
Wag
Howard L. Simeral
Frederick Townsend
Star renewals advance deadline to February fifteenth
Due to poor county roads and subscribers unable to visit post offices to send renewals in January, the Star raises the bargain limit to February 15. Subscriptions renewed before February 15 will expire January 1919 at $2.50 per year. after that date the price becomes $8.00. Renew early and save 50 cents.
Band Disbands and Turns In Equipment
The Friendship Fire Company voted to disband its cornet band after years of service. A committee will collect all band instruments uniforms and other equipment and asks owners to turn items in at the engine house soon.
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Friendship Fire Company
Cornet
4A Committee
Mortgage Land Bonds Offered by Hansbrough and Carter
Hansbrough and Carter advertise six percent mortgage land bonds. They list services in insurance loans and real estate with a February 8 9 12 reference and page notation.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Confederate veteran Romanus Rinker dies at 78
Romanus Rinker a longtime Middletown resident and Confederate veteran died at his home after a brief paralytic illness. He served in Longstreet division and was a member of Turner Ashby Camp Confederate Veterans Winchester. Survived by widow five children and one brother and one sister. Funeral from his residence tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev. H Haley officiating and Middletown Cemetery burial.
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Mr. Rinker
Longstreet
Turner Ashby
Winchester
Rinker
J. W. Rinker
C. R. Rinker
Brooklyn
N. Y
W. H. Edmondson
Middletown
Harry Bar Mey
Woodstock
Edward Hayward
Doran
Delaware
Samuel Rinker
Reliance
Fred. Keifer
Front Royal
Warren County
H. Haley
Republicans Back Administration War Measures
Republican senators in caucus decided not to oppose pending war measures and pledged cordial support to all necessary legislation for vigorous prosecution of the war.
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Wiashington
War Saving Stamps Drive Spurs Local Merchants
A World War II era notice urges public support as merchants participate in a War Saving Stamps program. Each store with a Gales Station promotes patriotic action and helps finance the war effort.
Unusual Patrol Activity Reported North of City
London war office announced unusual patrol activity north of the city during the night. The notice also lists a sale at Malay's sale on Tuesday February 12 at Senseney road and mentions 100 five grain aspirin tablets at Asco Drug Store on Main Street.
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London
War Office
Asco Drug Store
N. Main St
Senseney Road
Valentines shift as Sammie replaces Cupid in romance
The piece notes a wartime mood shift on Valentine cards with soldiers replacing Cupid. It highlights girls seeking martial imagery and a Sammie with a gun on valentines, describing reactions of fur coated women and the hunt for non Cupid themes.
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Sammie
Prisoner Nabbed During Lecture After Jail Escape Alarm
Emanuel Triplett, a prisoner serving 29 days for non support, vanished from his city labor duties at Winchester. A manhunt was launched as he sat unseen in the Empire theatre listening to Leon Daho speak on war, until an officer summoned him and he was returned to jail.
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Emanuel HE
Triplett
Winchester
Empire Theatre
Leon Daho
Minstrel Show Permitted After Fuel Administration Rule
Winchester officials announce Al G Field's Minstrels may open at the New Empire Theater next Tuesday after filings showing public advertisement before January 19 and actual ticket sales on January 19. R Gray Williams Arthur M Field Fuel Committee Winchester Frederick County certify compliance.
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J. Het
Winchester
Virginia
United States Fuel Administration
al. G. Field
New Empire Theater
Field
P. B. Noyes
Mr Robertson Joins Army Medical Dept at Fort Oglethorpe
Mr Floyd A Robertson formerly manager of the Asco drug store on North Main street has volunteered for government service and is assigned to the medical department at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia He has spent several days at his old home near Farmville Virginia before heading to Georgia.
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Floyd A. Robertson
Asco
North Main Street
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Robertson
Farmville
Georgia
For Rent and Help Wanted Ad Editions
Small classified item announces a nine room house for rent with bath and electric lights by M. M. Lynch attorney. Also seeks a cook with good wages for Mes De Glass. Indicates a single point three tasks.
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Bath
M. M. Lynch
Cook
Death of Theodore H. Sloat Noted in Winchester Ties
Relatives in Winchester learn of the death of Theodore H. Sloat at 10 30 pm Thursday at his Washington DC home 1218 G street northeast He is survived by his widow Mrs M Tillie Sloat a son Hurst Sloat a brother Jesse Stont and a sister Ama Anderson He was born in Winchester about 67 years ago and formerly ran a tailoring business with William Totty Later in charge of the ladies tailoring department at Woodward and Lothrop in Washington He was active at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church serving as Sunday School secretary and organist Burial is planned in Washington Monday afternoon.
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G Street
Washington, D. C
Sloat
M. Tillie Sloat
Hurst Sloat
Washington
Jesse Stont
Ama Anderson
Winchester
Walter JD. Sloat
Jesse Sloat
William Totty
Messrs. Woodward and Lothrop
Market Street
Methodial Episcopal Church
Roosevelt Is Better Today
Roosevelt shows continued improvement in the last 24 hours after a critical condition earlier. Doctors emphasize absolute rest and quiet, with an estimated three week confinement likely for recovery. This bulletin comes as the nation watches the ailing former president.
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Roosevelt
Addé
Sabe
Peace Agreement Reported Between Germany and Ukraina
THE HAGUE February 9 Germany and Ukraina have effected peace agreement a Berlin dispatch said today.
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the Star
The
Hague
Germany
Ukraina
Berlin
Winchester moves to condemn land for Water Street widening
The city of Winchester filed three petitions to condemn property owned by Stewart Bell, the Millers, the Bells, and Harris Brothers to widen Water Street by 12 to 16 feet. Damages will be fixed by commissioners chosen by Judge Whiting on February 26. The action relies on a new Virginia law allowing excess condemnation to replace lots and avoid injury.
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City of
Winchester
Stewart Bell
Water and
Loudoun Streets
F. B. Whiting
Corporation Court of
Wigchester
Water Street
Hurlee Brothers
Virginia
Pielt
Williams
Common Council
Julian F. Ward
Winchester remembers Charles B Rouss birthday tribute
Poetic reminiscence honors Charles B Rouss for funding Winchester water, plaza, and cemetery enclosure. The piece recalls his 1902-era impact, compares him to Lord Fairfax and Lord Baltimore, and notes lasting local gratitude for benefactors and civic landmarks.
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Charles B. Ropes
Carter Glass Praises Army Equipment in House Speech
In a House address Representative Carter Glass Virginia defended war efforts and denied claims of Army equipment failures. He cited ammunition supply from French factories as a cost saver and asserted the Browning machine gun outperforms the Lewis gun while noting American troops in France are well equipped and healthy.
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House
Carter Glass
Virginia
Senator Chamberlain
War Department
Fra
Glass
Jotire
Critica
France
Europe
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Ireland
Reey
Geo. W. Gooley
ARMY
Teem
Tion
Romanus Rinker
H. H. Baker
B. Piccadilly St
Cupid
Arthur M. Field
Frederick County
MR. Robertson
ITN Army
A. Sloat
Theodore H. Sloat
New ‘York
Erodore ‘Roosevelt
S. V. N. Bank
City
Bell's Corner
Rouss
Rasputin
Devil
Monk
Keziah Keene
Nemo
Hebron
Lord Fairfax
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Rouss and
Handley
John Kerr
Mr. Robinson
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