Bolshevik Resistance Amid German Advance Across Russia
Reports from Stockholm and Copenhagen indicate Bolshevik troops resist German forces at multiple points in Russia. Pskov changes hands repeatedly as workers join the defense. Petrograd prepares to arm its workforce to defend the capital. Officials in Washington signal Wilson will respond to von Hertling while monitoring Moscow and Brest-Litovsk developments.
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Moscow
State Department
Wilson
von Hertling
Hans
Stockholm
Pskov
Petrograd
Jagt
Brest-Litovsk
Architect Declares City Hall Safe After Review
Washington architect Frank H. Jackson, who drew the plans and supervised construction, inspected City Hall and found the building safe and in as good condition as ever. He noted steel reinforcements added years ago in the attic may have made it safer and will submit a written report to the Common Council.
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City Hall
City Hall Committee
Common Council
Frank H. Jackson
Washington
Mrr Jackson
Help wanted at bungalow for wife cook and man general helper
Wanted notice seeks a man and wife to work in a bungalow. The wife will be the cook and the husband generally useful around the place. Apply with references at the senior office ip tf.
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Bungalow
Washington and Lee ambulance unit ships to England
Messages from Lexington and the Star describe the Washington and Lee University ambulance unit from Allentown Pennsylvania moving toward a rest camp near Winchester England and awaiting transfer to France. Henry Baker Jr of Winchester is a member. Letters recount lifeboat drills daily at sea and orders to sleep in clothes at night. The men note English mills with skilled workers wearing caps overalls and middies.
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Lexington
Washington ‘and. Lee University ‘Ambulance
Allentown
Winchester
Eng
Channel
France
England
Baer seed and feed bill dies in House committee
Washington February 26 The Baer bill seeking 60 million dollars to supply seed and feed on credit to farmers failed in the House committee on agriculture by a tie vote with Chairman Lever casting the deciding against the measure. Baer pledged to address Congress to highlight Northwestern farmers' plight as telegraphs from farmers flood Congress seeking drought relief and feed assistance.
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Washington
Baer
House Committee On Agriculture
Lever
Houston
Congress
Upright Pianos at Seal's Music Store
Three splendid upright pianos two Huntingtons and one Davenport Treacy in good condition fully guaranteed. Low prices to quick purchasers. Cash or installments. Sale at Seal's Music Store.
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Huntingtons
Davenport & Treacy
Seal's Music Store
Carload Straw Shipped to Hook's Old Stand
L. L. Hockman reports a carload of straw arriving and tied to Hook's old stand at 25-1p12t.
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L. L. Hockman
Hook
Aliens Are Discharged From Camp Lee
About 2000 enemy aliens nearly all Austrians have been discharged from service in the Eightieth Division at Camp Lee. Most examined indicated no sentiment hostile to the United States, though they prefer not to fight Austria while willing to serve against Germany.
Wind Storms Rattle Winchester Residents
Report describes last night and morning winds that felt hurricane like, uprooted trees, ripped slate and shingles, and damaged wires. Forecast calls for clear cold tonight and warmer tomorrow. local ad urges wind storm insurance and policies from H. R. Bryarly & Bro.
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Winchester
Merny
Wo mans Civic League schedules March meeting for election
Beginning with March the Wo mans Civic League Inc will hold monthly meetings on the first Friday of each month The March session will be Friday March 1 at 4 in the council chamber It is an annual officer election meeting Full attendance is desired Annual dues are to be paid in March or by April 1 COR SEC 26-16-21.
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Woman’s Civic League, Inc
Non Sinkable Ship Lucia sails on test voyage
The former Austrian steamer Lucia seized by the United States and fitted with the Donnelly nonsinkable system sailed from a Gulf port with a cargo for a foreign port. The ship carries over 12,000 air and water tight cells claimed to keep it afloat if torpedoed. The voyage is described as a test of the system.
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Lucia
United States
Austria
Fire destroys Hershey plant in Hattinsburg Pa
A large blaze swept the Hershey Chocolate Company works at Hattinsburg Pennsylvania causing damages estimated over 500000 dollars. One million pounds of cocoa powder stored in bins was damaged, with origins of the fire not yet known.
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Hershey Chocolate Company
Hattinsburg
Ond Susiddy
Purim Observed As Jews Celebrate Deliverance
The Jewish feast of Purim is being celebrated today. Purim recalls Esther's tale and the delivery of Jews from Haman's plot in ancient Persia, marking a day of communal remembrance and joy observed worldwide.
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Haman
Persia
Council to consider referral of condemnation to voters
The Common Council meets in special session at 8 PM to decide on a petition signed by about 176 property owners asking that the Bell and Miller property condemnation for Water street widening be put to a city vote. A June election could decide the matter. Lost gold nose piece rimless glasses in case. Reward at Star office.
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Bell and Miller
Main and
Water Streets
Water Street
Main Street
Indian Alley
Whiting
Corporation Court
Star Office
Market prices and local ads from Winchester Va
The notice lists livestock and commodity prices with a 39 cent quote and a 29 cent local dealer price. It notes a potential price reaction, a Ford car advertised for quick sale with an $80 discount, and cash offers for good seed corn. Also seeks two women for cook and housework at 46 E Piccadilly Street with references.
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H. H. Baker
E. Piccadilly
Winchester
Brunswick Yard Congested Again With 4000 Cars
About 4000 cars occupied Brunswick yards with 2800 loaded in the east yard and 1200 empties in the west yard. The congestion, the worst in two weeks, comes as trains run hourly both directions. Officials cite motive power shortages though cars are available for removal of freight including rain lumber coal and merchandise.
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Brunswick
For Rent Nine-Room House By Lynch Attorney
Nine room house with bath and electric lights for rent. Contact M. M. Lynch, attorney. Advertisement date 30-12.
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Bath
M. M. ‘Lynch
Bailey Weds Mrs. Ewing in Quiet Frederick Ceremony
Mrs Laura Isole Ewing and Charles P Bailey wed last Saturday at the United Brethren Church in Frederick. The Rev George W Storey performed the ceremony. The couple, prominent local families, left for Washington and eastern cities that evening.
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Laura Isole Ewing
Charles P. Bailey
Frederick County
United ‘Brethren
George W. Storelihe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Rachel Hott
Davie Hott
White Hatt
United Brethren Church
Bailey
White Hall
Winchester
Lecture on The Past Present and Future of China
Winchester and Frederick county residents anticipate a Handley foundation lecture by Mr. Frederick Poole at City Hall Auditorium tomorrow at 8 30 pm. The free talk includes a brief talk and blackboard illustrations on the rumors of the Chinese written language.
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Winchester
Frederick County
China
City Hall
Frederick Poole
Handley Foundation
Germans Raid Rou ted but Are Dispersed On Ar ras Cambrai Road
German raiders on the Ar ras Cambrai road last night aimed at a British trench but were dispersed, the war office announced from London. A separate ad promotes Mountain View Nursery Co of Williamsport Maryland with a sale of two year apple and peach trees.
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The
Star
London
Arras-Cambrai
War Office
Mountain View Nursery Co
Williamsport
Gee
Help to Drive Nails in the Kaiser’s Coffin
Wartime propaganda verse urges readers to buy savings stamps to "nail" the Kaiser in his coffin. It promotes patriotic thrift and collective effort, framing purchases as a direct weapon in the war. The brisk rhymes urge action and optimism about victory.
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Kaiser Bill
Kaiser
Winchester and Frederick Red Cross reports wartime dressings
County women in Winchester and Frederick chapter report wartime relief work. Since June 1917 county units have shipped 26,450 surgical dressings to Washington and prepared 3,500 more for shipment. total 615 articles sent to camps nationwide. Additional apparel and hospital items are listed as produced or on hand for shipping.
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Winchester
Frederick
American” Red
McClellan
Anniston
Camp Lee
United States
Abromt
Hunter HL. McGuire
R County
Washington
McGuire
Card of Thanks for C. W. Hubbard
The family expresses deep appreciation for tributes of sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of husband and father C. W. Hubbard. Mrs. Hubbard and Children.
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C. W. Hubbard
Hubbard
Beans to Go Stir Higher Plant Plenty and Sell En Beans
Merchants report a likely rise in all beans as government commandeers navy beans in California for military use. Indications point to government takeover of flat beans nationwide, especially Michigan, with prices rising to 2 to 3 dollars a bushel. A 20 million bushel bean shipment from California ports to be used by army and navy is cited.
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Navy
California
Army
Michigan
Cania
Japan
India
Virginia
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Copenhagen
Reval
Gulf of Finland
Taos
Samara
Bucharest
Lansing
Amsterdam
Count von Hertling
Berlin
Reichstag
Ther
Germany
Esthenia
Livonia
Walter Runciman
British Board” of Trade
Milner
Bulgaria
Turkey
Roumania
von Hertlike
Belgium
Na Yy
Von
Russia
donsRrere
Siberia
W.and
L. Ambulance
Winchester, King
Farmers Credit Bill
Wire
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Hershey
Ford
H.C. Borden
Brunswick Yard
Chas. P. Bailey
Ewing
Wiliam
Wade
Camp Me
Clellan
Ber
Denlyers
Adeasade Papa
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