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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

Page

6

Peace leagues in Europe back Wilson peace efforts

The Star reports a rising peace movement across Europe backing President Wilson. Confidential advisories indicate Italy France Russia and England now host active peace factions leveraging Wilson's stance. Officials note Russian endorsement of his peace without victory and expect a broader push toward ending the war without further large-scale casualties.

Parepe Sagememanenly Oi Cana Tssence Italy France England White House Senate Joseph Wedgewood Newcastle Cgermmany William Wilson

Explosion Seemingly Destroys Dresden Arsenal Killing 1000 Women

A December 20 letter from a German soldier claims an explosion at the Dresden arms factory killed about 1000 women and girls workers and destroyed the arsenal. The author says authorities kept the news secret and mentions railroad tickets.

Paris Dresden

Dresden Arsenal Fallout Describes Widespread Window Damage

A letter states windows were shattered for twelve miles around the arsenal and notes wind damage not issued for Dresden except in urgent cases. The passage emphasizes broad destruction beyond immediate target areas.

Dresden Arsenal

Reverend Smith Promises Earnest Consideration for Women

The text notes Rev. Mr. Smith pledging attentive handling of a problem affecting women, promising earnest consideration. The statement reflects a commitment to address issues brought by women, signaling a formal stance by a religious leader.

Mr. Smith

Sentimental Lady At Empire Monday

The Empire offers the first weekly photoplay feature “The Sentimental Lady” Monday night starring the famous comedian and supported by Richie Della Connor. The program promises ten bright comedies in a weekly series with admission ten cents.

Irene Fenwick Harry Watson, Jr Ickel & Watson Empire Fewick Richie Della Connor Taoner and Coledian Chaplin

Lass of Lumberlands Ninth Chapter on Tuesday Night

The ninth chapter of the popular lumberlands and railroad serial featuring Miss Hellen Holmes will be presented Tuesday night. The installment was delayed from last Tuesday and will be shown at 106 The Little Cafe.

Popuwrat Lumberlands and Railroad Mies Hielen Holmes Toon

Al G Field Greater Minstrels Return Feb Ninth

Announcement of the Al G Field Greater Minstrels return on Friday February 9 draws theater goers from the valley. Seat sales start February 5 four days ahead with top price of one dollar. Field marks his best minstrel show in nearly forty years.

al. G. Field Field

Hunger strike ends as Mrs Byrne is fed at Blackwell’s Island

Mrs Ethel Byrne, noted birth control advocate, collapsed after five and a half days of fasting and was forcibly fed through a tube by medical attendants at Blackwell’s Island Hospital. Dr Hunt supervised the nourishment while artificial feeding continues until she agrees to eat.

New York Ethel Byrne Blackwell's ‘S Island Hospital Hunt Lewis

Cascarets Help Headache and Constipation Claims

An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a remedy for headache biliousness dizziness coated tongue foul breath and constipation. It says a 10 cent box cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested food and poisons from the bowels and will straighten you out by morning while you sleep.

A. Cascaret

Navy Recruiting Party In Town Seeks Enlistments

The U.S. Navy recruiting team visits the city post office civics room to enlist American men aged 17 to 30 for travel trade training and savings. Accepted recruits receive transportation to Baltimore, with pay from 17.60 during training to over 100 monthly, led by E Pernquist and G A Bryan.

Navy Civ Baltimore Uise United States Navy E.pernquist G. A. Bryan U. 8. Nw

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