German raiders clash with American troops in No Man's Land
Raiders attacked a listening post in the German lines, killing two American soldiers and wounding several others. Drafted California soldiers joined the defense, inflicting casualties on the German raiding party. The engagement lasted about 20 minutes amid heavy shelling with 40 German raiders in the assault.
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Secretary Baker
United States
France
Pranck
Jans #1
California
Keeles
Bean
North Dakota
For Rent Old Established Shoe Repairing Shop
Classified item lists a for rent notice for an old established shoe repairing shop along with brief notices about cash for good sweet corn seed and a hardware store in Winchester Virginia. Includes fragmented business name hints and an address line.
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Ipt
Herman H. Hable
HH. Baker
Piccadilly SL
Winchester
For Rent Nine Room House Advertised by Attorney
For rent a nine room house with bath and electric lights is offering. Attorney M. M Lynch listed as contact.
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Bath
M. M Lynch
Senator Martin Denies Endorsement of Suffrage Amendment
United States Senator Thom as S. Martin denied plans to vote for the federal woman suffrage amendment. He said he does not know if certain lobbyists influenced him and has no current intention to support the measure, despite reports from Miss Paul and other suffrage advocates.
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Martin
United States
Thomas S. Martin
Iss
Paul
National
Chakrzpan
Tthe
Woman's Party
Mise Paul
Es Wes
Otter
Tor
White. House
Richmond
Aftar
Senate
Yast
Vira
Tila
Terete
Pershing Troops the Finest Ever in War Report
A visitor who lectured on the Battle of the Somme in Winchester assessed the American army in France. He praised the troops as the finest in the world, healthiest and well supplied, though they crave more newspapers from home. He met General Pershing and warned the Germans will be met prepared.
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California
Pershing
Baker
Senate
Committee On
York
Somme
Winchester
Wee
France
Spelling Bee at Empire Theater Thursday Night
The Empire Theater hosts a spelling bee on Thursday January 31 at 8 15 PM under Troop to Ray Scone with Vernon Eddy as pronouncer and captains Rebecca Baird William W Glass Katharine R Glass R W Pope and T R Cather. First prize is 15 in gold and second prize 3 in gold. Orchestral music accompanies the event with the theater opening at 7 30 PM. Admission 10 cents. Contest open to all.
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Empire Theater
Troop
Ray Scone
Vernon Eddy
Rebecca Baird
Fort Loudoun Seminary
William W. Glass
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Yueges
Katharine R. Glass
R. W& Pope
T R. Cather
Appointments Made in Service Reserve
Washington announces appointments of state directors in charge of coordinating voluntary workers for the public service reserve. John K. Shaw of Baltimore is assigned to Maryland, Sem Montromi ers of Charleston to West Virginia, and James P. Paherty of Richmond to Virginia. Also notes a sale at Campbell and Cather’s Fair Ground on February 3 with livestock and farm items described.
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Washington
United States
Public Service Reserve Ware
Teday
Wilson
John K. Shaw
Baltimore
Maryland
Montromiers
Charleston
West Virginia
James P. Paherty
Richmond
War's End Likely This Year Says President in Urbana Message
President declares the European war’s outcome to be decided in the coming year. He spoke to the Urbana farmers’ conference praising agriculture’s role and stressing national effort. A special trip was planned but curtailed by illness, with a message delivered in lieu of a direct address.
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Mation
Urbana
Genereta
United States
Department of Am‘enluite
Oltoges
Washington
Feng
Mrs Horsey Plans Florida Houseboat Trip Down Fort Lauderdale Canal
Mrs Hikizis Beth A Florsey of this city reports from Florida that she is living aboard a houseboat with pleasant weather and moonlit nights. She plans a four day journey via the Fort Lauderdale canal to Lake Okeechobee and Moore Haven.
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Hikizis Beth A. Florsey
Florida
Religious Services and Schedules From Feb 10
The notice lists preaching times at Awink places with services led by Pastor Rentaker and others. February events include a Carriers Valles session at 10.45 a m and a 7.20 p m gathering at EW Reiter.
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Fo Awink
St Sirlay
Virginians Training Earn Small Pay for Reserve Officers
Charlottesville Va Jan 3 The Army Reserve Corps reports that all Virginians who trained earned a small payment. The unit notes one tenth of a percent of trainees received coin bonuses for service.
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Charlottesville
Virginia
Virginia House debates pay raises for judges and road plan
In Richmond on June 2 the House of Delegates discussed increasing circuit judges salaries from 2600 to 3000 annually. The Senate already acted on the highway system bill dividing the state into three zones for construction and maintenance funded by state and federal aid. The bill also shifts convict labor to road work and envisions schooling board representation with a constitutional amendment for women on school boards.
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Richmond
Chanse
House of Delegates
Rise
Thve
Senate
House
Aha Ylouse
Canadian Wheat Crop Seized by Government in War Action
Toronto report states that the Canadian government seized war wheat shipments across the Dominion totaling about 190 million bushels. The action, described as a seizure by the government, affects wheat exporters and commerce during wartime.
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Toronto
Dymmen
Draft men offered second chance under new rules
Washington reports new provisions allowing draft personnel to reclaim service if their physical condition or character matters do not seriously interfere with duties. The notice outlines adjustments to eligibility and potential exemptions, with details on how waivers may apply to certain service members.
German Industrial Reval Spreads At Alarming Pace
A chaotic dispatch from Washington details a shifting Russian government and rising tensions abroad. Officials cite uncertain leadership, with hints of potential dangers to key figures and proposals for protective measures amid a volatile political climate.
Paris Faces German Air Raids After Night Attacks
Paris reports German air raids last night with casualties from exploding bombs. The city endured damage as authorities warn of continued attacks while residents seek safety and news updates.
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Paris
Abrigen
Fey
Government May Postpone Work On Certain Highways
Officials from the Department of Agriculture and the State Highway Officials group consider postponing federal aid highway projects for 1918. The plan would delay several construction programs and maintenance tasks as part of a broader effort to adjust highway development priorities amid limited resources.
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Roadas
Department OF Agriculite
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