27 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
1
Report from County Cork describes American sailors attacked by Sinn Fein as jeers gave way to stones. Sixteen sailors were involved as stones flew and the sailors charged the assailants amid rising lawlessness reported from Dublin and other Irish cities.
Three splendid upright pianos, two Huntingtons and one Davenport & Treacy, in AI condition. Fully guaranteed with low prices for quick purchasers. Cash or installments available at Seal's Music Store.
A Hong Kong race course fire killed hundreds after a large booth collapsed. The disaster happened on Tuesday prompting inquiries. a wire dispatch from Hong Kong reported the high casualty toll.
The British hospital ship Glenart Castle was sunk in the Bristol Channel on Tuesday, the Admiralty announced. An American destroyer rescued survivors to a British port. the ship had no patients aboard and several boats are missing, with the fate of occupants unknown. It is the seventh British hospital ship sunk by German action.
Real estate agent L Fultz advertises a recently built seven room brick home near Memorial Hospital with electric fixtures hot water heat and cellar laundry. Listed price 4200 60 with a 6000 build cost three years earlier. Also runs a 280 acre Runnymesde farm sale March 9 in Warren county in front of Court House. Wind storm insurance offered for March coverage.
Washington date Feb 27 neutral foreigners who declare intention to become US citizens will not be liable for military service under the second draft. The War Department and State Department plan a bill favorably reported by the military affairs committee and expected to pass before the next draft call. Secretary Lansing urged immediate amendment of the selective service act.
Tractor ads claim most tractors work first season and emphasize the WIALLIS as economical to service year after year. The MASSEY BROTHERS listing appears with promotion of affordable maintenance for long term use.
The British war office reports artillery activity and raids by Germans were repulsed in trench sectors at Vermelles St Quentin and Bullecourt. No further details given.
Armel Virginia February 24 Mr T J Dove purchased property left by the late C B Haymaker. Master James Dellinger recovering from pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Wilbur White visited relatives at Reliance. Mr and Mrs P T Grim and Mr and Mrs Charles Grim of Boyce guests of Arthur Armel. John Armel visited friends at Happy Creek Sunday. Caleb Armel family moving to Kernstown. Reverend Brubaker to fill Macedonia appointment Sunday afternoon. Lester Price returned to Bunker Hill after weekend at home. John Massey and Mrs Derflinger guests. Mrs R D Johnston visiting Alabama.
The House of delegates passes Omps bill authorizing Winchester to issue 50000 dollars of refunding improvement bonds and sets terms and conditions for the issue.
Washington reports thirty crewmen are missing after the naval tug Cherokee foundered off the Atlantic coast during a gale. Five officers and 35 sailors were aboard. ten survivors and four bodies were landed in Philadelphia. The Navy compiles a full missing list and notes the ship’s transfer from Luckenbach Steamship to Navy service.
In Richmond on February 27 the House of Delegates passed the revised Virginia code with amendments and the Senate approved it after defeating opponents to the railway crossing section. The code now goes to the printer and will be distributed soon.
Dr. W H Echols of the University of Virginia mathematics department has solved a ninth degree equation crucial to ship design. The work yields three possible solutions, with only one ensuring perfect equilibrium and preventing capsizing, marking a significant contribution to naval engineering in Charlottesville Virginia.
Reports from Tokio indicate Japan may intervene in Russia against Germany, with exact actions kept secret. Petrograd says red guards reinforce Pskoff to defend Petrograd from the south as heavy fighting unfolds at Vitebsk and Pskoft. Local workers are said to join the front in improvised uniforms.
In a special session a fringe quorum formed and a petition signed by about 176 property owners asked that the condemnation of Bell and Miller properties on Main and Water streets be put to a public vote. Solicitor Williams advised no formal action. Proceedings paused until court ruling and possible election date.
Joseph D Ginn a well known farmer was acquitted by a Frederick county Circuit Court jury of defaming Ernest B Kitchen in a suit seeking 5000 dollars. The case followed a bull ownership dispute and Ginn acted as his own counsel before verdict.
Delivery notice for a carload of cotton seed meal at three dollars per hundred. appeal for quick response from customers. Haldeman signs the notice.
The Winchester Circuit lists services at Mount Pleasant Sunrise Zion at 3 p m and 7 p m with Rev H Sampsell of Pittsburg guest. Mr Charles Patterson visiting Butgh Pa is in Winches with relatives and friends.
Commissioner J. L. Maphis announced personal property and income tax interrogatories are received and ready to collect from local taxpayers. The state tax mirrors the federal rate. Also ads seek two women for domestic work and promote B. E. LaFoliette’s sale of horses cattle and hogs near Gaylord on Friday March 1.
Reports say Russian petroleum stores will aid Germany while Hertling's Reichstag address fails to alter the war situation. Officials deem no peace near and note prevailing unanimity on the need for continued effort.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge denounces the food administration as amateur and harmful based on the Senate manufacturing committee findings on coal and sugar shortages. He warns of a worse sugar famine without changes and calls for full truth about war conduct.
Mrs. and Mr. Charles W. Miller of South Kent Street announce their son Elliott Miller, nicknamed Reddie, survived after the Alamance torpedoed by a U-boat while on a merchant marine voyage. He was rescued and taken to an English port. Sale planned by B. T. La Follette includes horses and cattle on March 10.
Last night the Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church conference, led by district superintendent Rev. Dr. B F Devries, adopted a resolution seeking the return of Rev H G Spencer as pastor for another year. Spencer is in his fourth Winchester year. the meeting also addressed the death of longtime steward Marcus H Spotts.
Property listing notes a nine room house for rent with bath and electric lights. Attorney M M Lynch is referenced. Also mentions a free gold fish event Saturday hosted by People's Bug Co Inc with GPS included.
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