Increased artillery activity and air raids reported on Western Front
Washington reports June 30 in Pershing's area show intensified artillery actions in the Chateau Thierry sector and unusual aircraft activity. Paris notes another German raid attempt as French forces extend operations south of the Aisne with numerous prisoners taken and gains up to Albert. British actions near Albert yield prisoners and machine guns.
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Washington
Chateau Thierry
Paris
Aisne
Montdidier
Marne
Albert
Arras
Robecq, Merris
Ypres-Comines Canal
Belgium
Debs Pleads Not Guilty in Espionage Act Case
Debs, former presidential candidate Eugene V. Debs, pled not guilty at arraignment in Cleveland on espionage act violations. Trial slated for July 30 with bond set at $10,000.
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the Star
Cleveland
Ohio
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Debs
Energy Invention Declared Failure
Washington report says Garahad Giaragossian’s free energy invention is a failure. Experts state no working model existed and the principle was not convincing. Also notes ledger line about stock offer and wartime savings stamps, with brief local items on Lynch family visit to Newport News, Virginia.
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the Star
Washington
Garahad
Garahad Giaragossian
Interior
Lane
Congress
Glaragossian
Dentist Takes a Pretty Bride in Roanoke Church
Miss Marion Stouffer wed Dr. Walter de Myers at St John’s Episcopal Church Roanoke in a quiet ceremony. The couple planned a northern honeymoon before settling in Winchester. Attendants included Jenny Stouffer and Elizabeth Parrott with bowing pink crepe gowns.
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St.John’s Episcopal ‘Church
Roanoke
Marion Stouffer
W. @. Stouffer
Walter de Myers
J. Wi. “Myers
Winchester
J. W. Johnson
Charles L. Bowly
Jenny Stowffer
Elizabeth Parrott
Mre. Myers
Flag Unveiling in Berryville Church Ceremony
The Berryville service was led by Rector Rev. Malcolm Taylor with an address by Rev. Norman Guthrie of St Mark's New York. Judge F. B. Whiting and Mr. W. af Lewis unveiled the flag as the choir performed The Star Spangled Banner.
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Malcolm §. Taylor
Norman Guthrie
F. B. Whiting
W. Af Lewis
Darlington Son Serving AEF In France Sends Letter Home
Mr and Mrs James Darlington Gainesboro receive news from their son Charles Elmer Darlington with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. He reports he is well and likes the country, and he went over from Camp Lee Virginia.
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James Darlington
Gainesboro
Charles Elmer Darlington
France
Camp Lee
District Nurse Association Meeting Postponed
The District Nurse Association has postponed its meeting to Wednesday July 10. Members are advised to note the rescheduled date and plan accordingly for the session.
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District Nurse Association
Nurse _ Association
Repeated WWI Callups From Winchester and Frederick County
The local exemption board reports July drafts for training camps with over a hundred men expected to depart. By September as many as 200 men from Winchester and Frederick County may have left for camps, with specific calls including 40 white men to Camp Humphreys in Virginia and 45 white men to Camp Lee, plus other releases to University of Virginia and Camp Meade Maryland for colored and white troops. The five colored enlistees to Camp Meade mark the first from the jurisdiction to this camp.
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Winchester
Prederick
Humphrey
Accotini
Canto Lee
Lee
University of Virginia
Camp Meade
Archangel Sighted Submarine With Finnish Flag
Reports say a German submarine flying the Finnish flag was seen in Archangel waters and others were observed assembling nearby amid wartime activity.
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Archangel
Yard party in Gainesboro Va to aid Red Cross
A yard party will be held in Gainesboro Va on Saturday night July 6 to raise funds for the Red Cross. The public is invited to attend and support the charitable cause. Marginal note tags the item with a 6-27-Lip-81 date. a) Miss Mary Lynch returned to Washington today after a weekend with her parents at their South Washington street home. War savings stamps save lives.
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Harry Ho. Lynch
Newport News, Va
Maurice “M. Lynch
South Washington Street
Gainesboro
Red Cross
Mary Lynch
Washington
Mrs. M. M. Lynch
Sacking by Turkish troops at Tabriz condemned
The State Department confirms Turkish groups burned and looted the American hospital at Tabriz Persia. A formal protest and demand for satisfaction were presented to the Turkish government via Sweden. Dr Mary R Plemming of Whipple Hospital escaped injury. the group moved 200 miles away to avoid danger as Turks advanced.
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State Department
Tabriz
Mashington
Mary R. Plemming
Whipple Hosipital
Coupon
California crew lands after mine strike off French coast
The American steamer California, a 9,125 ton army ship, struck a mine off the French coast. The Navy Department announced the crew had been landed safely at a French port after earlier reports that the ship was sinking by Admiral Sims.
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Washington
California
Navy Department
Sims
President Wilson Vetoes Eight-Hour Day Bill
President Wilson vetoed the legislative bill over the Borland amendment calling for an eight hour day for government workers. Announcement was made at the White House today.
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the Star
Washington
Wilson
Borland
White House
Two Virginia Men Among Wounded
War Department reports 49 American expeditionary forces casualties overseas. Five killed in action four died of wounds seven died of disease one died in an airplane accident five died from accidents and other causes 26 severely wounded and one missing. Mechanic Clem Goodman of Cumberland Virginia and Private Mae B Stregle of Dixonda le Virginia were severely wounded. Private Sale of Household Furniture begins Tuesday July 21.
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Ment
Clem Goodman
Cumberland
Mae B. Stregle
Dixondale
Five Harrisburg youths arrested for alleged Sunday burglary
Policeman Neville captured five young men from Harrisburg Pennsylvania on a burglary charge. They stole food including raspberry pies and ham from H W Ashwood’s home while the family was away. The suspects aged 18 and from Harrisburg were jailed awaiting a hearing before Justice Taverner.
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Wpoliceman
Neville
Harrisburg
Pai
Taverner
H. W. Ashwood
Charles Dolone
Franklin Reiéinger
Harry Smith
Richard Herr
John McGuire
Hiarrisbure
Hach
Herr
York Street
Harthey
Government to Take Over Wires in Emergency Power
President Wilson seeks congressional approval to grant control of telegraph telephone cable and radio networks. Letters from Wilson Burleson Baker and Daniely described the need to prevent enemy access and protect government communications during a possible strike.
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Washington
Wilson
House Committee On
House
Amwell
Burleson
Baker
Navy
Daniely
Sims
Lelas
Snl
Textile strikes idle thousands in New England
Boston reports widespread disruption as 28 sun and women operatives idle amid lockouts at Stark and Amoskeag plants in Manchester New Hampshire and about 26 000 workers affected. More than 3 000 union men strike in Lowell Massachusetts with 15 000 more potential losses next day. Wages dissatisfaction drives both disturbances and large textile orders and war orders are held up.
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the Star
Boston
Sun and
Eingland
Stark
Manchester
N. H
Lowell
Misa
Mr. Jones Reappointed as Game Warden
Mr. Jones receives notice of reappointment as game warden. The message praises his service and notes his role on the Common Council from the fire ward, amid reference to protecting birds from harm and handling feeding debates.
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Mir
EB. Jones
Saastheg
Tate
Jones
Fourteen New Destroyers to Be Launched on Fourth
Secretary Daniels announced that fourteen torpedo boat destroyers will be launched on July 4 as part of the Second Declaration of Independence celebration in the Davy yards. Many merchant ships will also be launched in other yards that day.
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the Star
Washington
Davy Yards
Daniels
Appropriation Bill Favorably Reported By Committee
Washington July 1 the general deficiency appropriation bill was favorably reported to the House by the committee on appropriations. The bill totals 992 958 993 with 925 540 906 for the military establishment. Mentioned are J O Faulkner en route to City Point Virginia for DuPont chemistry work and Mrs A F Brand of Kansas City visiting relatives in Richmond and Newport News Virginia. A note adds that each baked potato eaten helps fill ships with wheat.
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Washington
House
Committee On Appro
Bim
A. F. Brand
Kansas City
G BR Haines
Richmond
Newport News
Dr Dame Preaches In Episcopal Church
The Rev. Dr. Page Dame of Baltimore preached at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church yesterday morning. He spoke on the duty of Christians in the present world crisis. Dame formerly served as chaplain of the Fifth Maryland Regiment and is son of the rector of Memorial Church in Baltimore.
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Page Dame
Baltimore
Christ Protestamt Episcopal Church
Yeaters
Dr. Dame
Fifth Maryland Regiment
William Dame
Memorial Church
Robert M. Ward
City
Italian volunteer from fruit business writes from war zone
M Ferrari, once in the fruit business here, says he remains connected with the Italian military service in Italy. He sent a message to The Star this morning and wrote from the war zone that he is ready for anything, dated May.
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M. Ferrari
Italy
The
Star
Parade Participants Gear Up In Bright Attire
Readable fragments indicate locals in a parade planning to wear colorful costumes and contribute sweaters and socks. The piece notes participation by individuals described as colored and involved in preparations for Thursday’s parade.
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Red
Thureday
Ned Haines Arrives Safely in Orange Reception Notes Safe Return
Mr. George W. of 1 Main Street reports his son Edwin M. Haines has landed in Orange after a voyage from France aboard the United States Army. He is in good health and may be in line for further service, with detachment duties recalled at Camp Lejeune.
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George W
Main Street
Edwin M
United States Army
France
Serosa
Haines
Camp Leey Ya
Hansbrough Insurance Loans Ad Promotes Wheat Grain Coverage
An old advertisement touts insurance and loans for wheat grain with short term coverage and low rates. The copy includes the firm name Hansbrough and hints at patriotic branding.
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Hansbrough & Insurance Loans
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