15 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1918
Page
1
The American government imposes export and import licensing on all goods to prioritize war needs. President Wilson plans a parallel proclamation later to govern imports, citing ship tonnage limits and aims to sustain food and munitions flow to American forces in France.
Lightweight Massey tractor highlights simple construction with enclosed parts running in oil. Emphasizes strong value and low maintenance. Contact Massey Brothers for details.
A three story lodging house collapsed in Louisville injuring seven others. One boy died and an elderly woman is missing, trapped in the ruins. The incident occurred early today. The report notes a separate sale notice for pure bred Durham cattle at Humsten's sale on February 19 near Bartonville.
British troops raided a German trench near Lens during the night and took prisoners, while Belgian forces repelled a German patrol on the west front. German guns remained active in the Queant sector throughout Thursday.
Joseph D. Ginn received until February 26 to defend the $5,000 defamation suit filed by Ernest B. Kitchen in the Frederick County Circuit Court. Ginn, claiming no attorney was retained and confusion over orders, said he was unprepared. The case stems from a dispute over ownership of a bull. the jury was dismissed.
Moling and Seal publish an advertisement offering linoleum flooring at reduced prices. The notice highlights selections, pricing, and call to action for customers to visit the store and compare values.
Mr. J. W. Hillyard city hall janitor suffered a painful accident when a heavy swinging door crushed the back of his left hand. He was badly cut and bled heavily and may be unable to work for several days.
An advertisement bundle promotes a Saturday only sale with free Magic window cloths for each dollar, and lists second hand cars, a drug store routing note, and J A Kiger sale details on February 19 near Grimes with horses cattle hogs ewes lambs hay chickens and farm implements.
Philadelphia report outlines a patriotic appeal by the National Lutheran Commission for Soldiers and Sailors Welfare led by Dr. F. H. Knube. It urges support for Sacrificial Week January 23 to 25 and notes generous donations toward Lutheran aid for service members.
Vernon Castle the renowned dancer and British Flying Corps officer was killed in an aero plane accident at Ben Brooke field Fort Worth. He had been stationed at the aviation camp for months making him the tenth Army aviator to die in the U. S. this week amid reports of enemy spies near camps. Officials noted investigations follow each accident and provided no further comment.
Washington reports that German public support for the government is said to be eroding due to propaganda from the United States and France. William Churchill testified that German papers reveal plans for large scale strikes on May 1 across the empire, with better organization than earlier disorders and military suppression.
In Montreal Quebec forty one child victims have been recovered from the Grey Nunnery fire as searchers fear a higher death toll with as many as fifty still missing. The infants slept in upper wing stories when the blaze began and the building housed convalescent soldiers nuns and others. Adults were rescued though some injured by debris. Officials attribute the fire to defective wiring.
London reports a naval authority says Germany may launch its largest submarine offensive of the war in April after refitting U boats with bigger vessels and long range guns. British officials remain confident the assault will fail. Kremer sale announced for February 20 at G M Hauptman farm featuring horses cattle and farming implements.
The Senate military affairs committee ordered a favorable report on a bill granting commutation allowances to all army officers regardless of where detailed. If ratified by Congress, this action would effectively boost field service pay. Also seeks musicians for ship’s orchestra with transportation and expenses paid.
The Crum heirs sell the Charles J. Crum house at Weter and Stewart streets to Mr W Gather for 111600. The property, a pioneering modern style home built about 35 years ago, will become Gather's residence and sits on land once hosting Winchester Medical College. The Misses Crum also buy the Braddock Street church parsonage at Washington and Amherst streets for future use.
London reports stirring comments on American artillery appearing on the Champagne front. The Express called it an event of historic interest and noted the significance of this development in the war effort.
Miss Mary Cooper, recently visiting her home, has traveled to Baltimore Maryland where she is semacetact with a large group. The Stones Chapel will suspend preaching until the first Sunday in March.
R Gray Williams and A M Field of the local fuel commission report a telegram from State Fuel Administrator H F Byrd of Richmond announcing the revocation of the January 17 closing order for Virginia. Garfield authorizes each state administrator to decide on continuing the closing order locally. The notice notes a related ad offering cash for good sweet corn seed by H Baker of Winchester.
Mr J B Beverley Jr spent several days in Richmond at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Virginia as a representative of Winchester Hiram Lodge. Worshipful Master Philip Austin Richards was also present. Richards departed for Washington this morning.
The U S S Taylor, latest destroyer type, launched at Mare Island and 66 percent complete four months after keel laying. Navy Secretary Daniels announced the achievement, noting prewar builds took about 20 months to finish such vessels.
Legal notice indicating a nine room house with bath and electric lights. Attorney M. M. Lynch represents the matter with 1 point something stated.
Representative Flood of Virginia on the House floor said the next draft probably will not occur before May or June. He spoke to reassure members worried that foreigners might avoid the next call without quick congressional action. For sale one pure bred Durham bull ready for service. Contact McDonald at Bell 108-G3.
Mr J W Smellie living near town has a copy of a Lusitania medal circulated in Germany after the sinking on May 7 1915. The inscription quotes Kolnische Volkszeitung of May 10 1916 praising the deed of the German navy. Mr Gray Beverley left for Washington on business.
Mrs. Rosalie Grymes Stuart wife of Dr Wilton R Stuart of White Post Clarke county died at her home at 10 80 this morning of pneumonia She was a half sister of Mrs George Meade of White Post who died of the same disease recently She was 55 and survived by her husband an adopted daughter Mrs Art Stuart a sister Mrs Lucy Meade and a brother Mr Benjamin Grymes The funeral will be held at 2 30 this afternoon at White Post
Telegram from The Star reports Berlin may reply to Wilson and Lloyd George on war aims. Rumors say Germany plans to frighten Bolsheviks and influence Petrograd, with reports of front activity and Reichstag debate. Dutch observers doubt any serious shift, noting unclear rumors and cautious optimism.
Rioters in Staunton Illinois clash with pro German and I W W members, about 400 storm homes, drag disloyal citizens from beds, and force them to pledge allegiance at the city park. Police refrain, citing patriotic sentiment. The unrest follows days of anti-German sentiment in the town. A separate fragment mentions Miss Cora M Newcome and Misses Gertrude, Fisie and Blanche Clevenger visiting near Welltown Virginia.
The Shenandoah Herald notes the county’s almshouse expenses for 1917 including costs for maintaining inmates and supplies such as cotton seed meal. Supt. Kirby reports the sale of 22 head of cattle and the total cost to the county for the farm at $890. The article compares inmate numbers to nearby Frederick County, implying more residents in Shenandoah.
Miss M. V. Kremer and Mrs. McKllister traveled to New York to study spring millinery styles. Miss Pearl Koontz of Stanley Pay county Virginia, formerly Mrs. S. H. Faulkner, left North Kent street for Baltimore. Mr. Ronard Y. Baker departed for his home in New York after a stay for business.
Freder ick Md youths complain to mayor and police about a modern Jack the Hugger prowling Market and Patrick streets. The frisky scamp has embraced several young women then vanished into darkness, with victims guiding officers to the places he fled.
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