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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
1
U.S. officials say German rumor networks spread fabricated broadcasts to blunt the impact of President Wilson’s war aims. Most claims are half truths meant to sow weariness before U.S. troops engage. Correspondents reveal the lies as German-created fiction designed to mislead and tire American resolve.
The Virginia Senate approved the national prohibition amendment 30 to 8 after an all day debate, with a resolution to submit to the people adopted 28 to 10. The House shows strong sentiment against immediate adoption, and the State's Rights Club intends to oppose the measure. Anti-Saloon League leaders remain hopeful for a large majority in favor.
The report notes increased submarine activity over the past two weeks as more boats went to sea, yet forecasts expect the next two weeks to lower the monthly average. Food conditions in entepte counties are improving and reports from France hint at gains. Germany rejects President Wilson’s peace terms and internal political crisis is described as the worst since the war began, with military and pan-German elements in control.
Senator O Conor Godrick of Fredericksburg sponsors a bill to amend the state constitution to authorize a 20 million bond issue for a comprehensive highway system. The measure would use a 500000+ automobile fund to cover interest and create a sinking fund to retire bonds in forty years and push for concrete roads nationwide.
George Abraham Haines a long time Winchester resident and cigar maker died at his home 228 East Water street after a long illness aged 41 He was a Braddock Street Church member chorister and Epworth League worker He also served as a veteran fireman with the Union Fire Company and Union Cornet Band He is survived by a widow a son and a daughter two brothers and three sisters Funeral services will be at Braddock Street Methodist Church South Sunday at 3 pm burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Up-to-date and experienced farmer seeks work on a farm on shares. Is single and age 40s. Will consider only replies from those without help of their own and badly needing a first class working man. No state land. Address Farmer Star office.
The woman's suffrage constitutional amendment bill passed the House by 247 to 136 with a bare two thirds. The vote remained uncertain until the final roll call. Judge Harrison of Winchester and other Virginia delegation members voted nay.
Alfred Page colored, nephew of Charles Taylor, stole a team and store goods in Virginia, then fled to Berryville. A bread basket tied to the buggy helped Patrolman Kline identify the thief, who confessed after interrogation by Sheriff Feltner and officers. Tracks led from Burnt Factory to Hagerstown and back, with chickens and harness recovered along the way. Page faced trial in Berryville for the string of thefts, his fifth known offense in the record.
Justice Fultz in police court sent Fred Babcock and Charles Shoemaker to jail for defrauding Mrs. Miller Jenkins, owner of the Acme boarding house on North Market Street, by unpaid meals and lodging. Babcock wore extra clothes after taking meals and fled. Shoemaker and Babcock claimed lack of funds but denied intent to defraud. Shoemaker faced 40 days in jail with a $20 fine and costs. Babcock’s case awaited further decision. Friends paid fines and costs, releasing them after a night in jail.
A warrant for Claude Henkel of Stephens City alleges attempted assault following a street altercation with his brother John. Pari F. Strode says Henkel drew a pistol when approached by Strode, who then sought the warrant from Justice A J Tavenner. The deputy sheriff Armel served the warrant and trial was expected that afternoon.
Mrs. C. R. Anderson and her young son Charles have returned home from a visit to Mrs. H. Anderson on Spruce Street Claredon Virginia. She was accompanied home by her husband. Dr. C. R. Apaeiore.
Correction on Red Cross finances in Winchester and Frederick counties shows no salaries for local staff. Office space is donated, fuel lights and janitor costs apply, with 60 cents to headquarters per dollar member and 1.50 per two dollars. Funds support wool materials and hospital garments, with over 18 000 dollars raised. volunteers J Crosby McCarthy and Miss Forsythe are credited for organizing and tabulating memberships.
The Rev C Van Der Linden, after treatment in Baltimore for eye issues, is much improved and expected to return tonight. He will resume preaching appointments on Sunday with Pine Grove Church at 11 a m and Green Spring at 3 p m.
A chimney fire at a Valley Avenue home triggered a town alarm at 7 o clock this morning. All local fire units responded but the blaze caused no damage.
Senator Calder warns New York City risks a Halifax style explosion after inspecting harbor conditions. He writes to War, Treasury and Navy officials protesting ammunition loading in New York harbor as a serious menace to ships and property.
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