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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports a firm American push to escalate war preparations amid unrest in Germany. Officials say only German democracy rising can ease the world crisis, with Austria ready for peace Bulgaria willing to stop fighting and Turkey wishing to be left alone.
At the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quoted $2.20 per bushel and corn $1.90. Seven local dealers bid $2.00 for wheat after closing.
W. W. Wall's Son promotes buying at the highest market prices on Market Street with a noon to five o'clock window.
The county and city boards certify and mail to the War Department a roster of 10 numbered men in Frederick and Winchester. Entries include Benjamin Homer Keller Gore Oliver Dean Peekerns Whitacre Carl Newton McKwee Gainesboro Candy Willis Oates Clarence Stanley Oates Walter Brooks Potts Carl Joe Roe Walter Gore Wingfield Frederick Alfred Whitacre Jesse Robert Whitacre Basil Gordon Whitacre Charles Augustus Gore Charles Esten Affleck Winchester Lawson Willey Armentrout Winchester Derman Lloyd Affleck Winchester.
Washington July 11 Administration leaders renew efforts to save the food fuel cotton steel liquor control bill from defeat in the Senate final vote July 21. A compromise to limit controls to foodstuffs and fuels is expected, despite Senator Chamberlain's denial. Deser tions from administration ranks and opposition by Senator Overman threaten passage as amended. Mrs J V Maphis heads to Wilmington for a visit.
Governor Stuart announced two district boards to serve as final courts for military service appeals in Virginia. The Eastern and Western districts will hear exemptions and discharge claims from workers in certain industries. Members include Baldwin P. Cox, A C Koontz, L T Royster, J Hill Carter Beverley, and W T Tillar.
The Frederick County School Board will meet at the Court House in Winchester Saturday morning July 14 beginning at 11 o'clock. All persons wishing to appear before the board regarding public schools are invited to attend. Leslie D. Kline Superintendent of Schools.
Examinations for teach ers certificates will be held July 18 19 and 20 at the County Court House Winchester Virginia and the High School Building Berryville Virginia starting at 9 0 o clock each morning. Les lie D Kline Supt of Schools notes the schedule. Agricultural notices advise sowing soy beans and cow peas until July 15 with some varieties later. H H Baker promotes ground limestone at low prices for thirty days. Representative 0 7 W Harrizon has been in town a week and returns home.
The Winchester Cold Storage Company held its annual meeting on July 9 in Winchester. H F Byrd was re elected president with John Thwaite as VP Ray Rob inson as secretary and C R McCann as treasurer. Directors named were N J Wigginton C L Nicodemus James DuShane W S Hiett John G Cather H M Bond and H M Baker. The plant under construction aims for 120 000 barrels capacity with top insulation to lengthen the life of York Imperial apples and will be ready to receive apples this year.
An American liner with 257 passengers arrived today from an English port reporting a German submarine attack on June 18 at 11 p m in the English Channel. A torpedo from the starboard side passed near the bow, the ship’s gunners fired three shots toward the threat, but no submarine was found and the voyage continued unmolested.
Hickory Camp hosts a smoker this Friday night at seven oclock for all members. The event is organized by the committee with details 10 1p 3t.
Washington July 11 American ports will require licenses for foreign cargoes leaving after July 15. Export Council instructions from Secretary Redfield say licenses favor American ships first, then allied vessels, with neutrals last.
Coopers to make apple barrels offer steady work and good pay with board through November 1st. Also need an Orchard Foreman. Lost child’s plaid coat June 30. Reward at Star Office. Turkev? K Ne 7 6-1p-eod. 3B ORCHARD Mt. Jackson Va.
The drive to register and pledge for food conservation progresses in the city. Officials expect practical completion today with some time needed to collect county cards. A slogan for the effort targets housewives: Dont Stuff Your Husbands Your Stuff.
New York authorities push to have Alfredo Cocchi, the Italian suspect in Ruth Cruger’s murder, tried in New York rather than Italy. Police Commissioner Woods met with President Wilson and state officials at the White House to seek cooperation and ensure possible inside accomplice questions are answered. The outcome of the White House discussion was not disclosed.
Winchester and Frederick county women’s committee members began a drive to collect conservation pledge cards for the Chamber of Commerce. They expect to finish most returns by Saturday night though some cards may take days to gather. Heavy rains hindered canvassing as road conditions slowed the efforts.
Washington July 11 The Curtis Publishing Company of Philadelphia publisher of the Ladies Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and Country Gentleman was cited to appear before the Federal Trade Commission on August 21 to defend charges of violating the Sherman anti trust laws The company is accused of pressuring agents to enter agreements not to sell or distribute competing titles creating a monopoly
Allied aviators attacked the Turkish fleet in the Golden Horn at Constantinople, causing a large explosion on the battleship Goben and damaging other ships. A direct hit struck the Turkish war office building. The raid occurred Monday night with bombs dropped from 800 feet. all planes returned safely.
With Rev. H. G. Spencer absent, Mr. F A Shy Rock will lead the prayer meeting at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church this evening at o'clock.
Mr. H. B. Arnold of Washington formerly manager at the Winchester plant of the National Fruit Product Company has departed for the capital after receiving orders to report for army service. He will be assigned to the quartermaster department.
Mrs. 8. GO Snapp left this morning for Washington to visit her son, Dr. Ralph Snapp.
There will be preaching in the following places on the Ridgeway charge M. K. Church South Sunday July 15 Darkesville 11 a m and Rest Chapel at 8 p m W B Hardesty Pastor.
Miss Katharine Philips of Rocky Mount has returned home after visiting her brother J. W. Philips and staying with Mrs. Coble on West Walter Street. She toured the Turay Caverns and Washington, among other local points of interest.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at 9 30 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Washington July 11 reports detail a plan for choosing men for the first army by serial numbers written in red ink placed in black capsules. A large receptacle will hold all numbers, drawn state by state from Alabama to Wyoming, with clerks recording numbers and newspapers publishing the lists. General Crowder and aides approved the plan as fair and square after trying various schemes.
All members of the Friendship Mire Co. are requested to meet on Tri day evening, July 12, at 8 o'clock in order of the secretary.
Miss Lucy W Russell treasurer reports追加 donations to the soldiers ambulance fund from Mrs Lewis Lege and Mrs C Wood and a friend, reflecting community support.
An advertisement from Hansbrough & Carte Insurance-Loans promotes insuring wheat against fire and lightning with low rates. The copy appears to urge farmers to secure coverage at the lowest possible rates and mentions a Tay 7-6 speed reference or slogan.
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