German peace policy unchanged by cabinet changes
Berlin dispatch quotes ea von Hertling saying Germany will not alter its military and internal policy. He notes peace talks require sincere proposals while the enemy’s speeches demand endurance. The Reichstag declares no real differences prompted foreign secretary changes. In New York, Dr. Hans Heinz Pwers, head of the Society of German Authors, is detained by federal agents amid probes into pro German activities and funds.
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Copenhagen
Ea von Hertling
Berlin
Wilson
Balfour
England
Germany
von Heintz
New York
Hans Heinz Pwers
Society of German Authors
Department of Justice
Building materials sale notice by W L Fultz
A Frederick Land Corporation notice by W L Fultz advertises sale of building materials from the Winchester Inn. It claims usable stock including doors with brass hardware and windows in good condition, urging buyers to inspect before items are sold. The date line shows 7 10 10 3t.
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Winchester Inn
Teachers' State Examinations Held in Winchester and Berryville
Examinations for state teachers will take place Thursday and Friday July 25 and 26 in the Winchester courthouse and Berryville High School. Applicants may request exams in high school subjects by July 17 and in grade subjects by July 22. Examinations begin promptly at 9 a.m with Lincoln's Everyday Pedagogy featured on the Reading Course.
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Court House
Winchester
Berryville
Lincoln's
Leslie D. Kiline
To Hold Parade Colored for Local SSB Men
A colored parade is planned in Martinsburg to honor ten selective service men departing for Camp Lee. The procession starts Monday at 8 PM in front of Ranson's dancing academy, led by the Martinsburg Cornet Band, with speeches at Ranson's afterward.
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Jarry Rangon
Hun Eyes On Channel Ports Drive Near Ypres Ca laig Objective
French prisoners reported that German plans include an offensive south of Ypres aimed at Ca laig this month. German hopes include a northern push near Albert and a drive in Flanders to retake positions south of Arras. Widespread illness from the Spanish grip has forced divisions to be relieved.
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Ypres
Calaig
Albert
Flanders
Wviny
Arras
Becauss
Three Virginians on Today's List
War Department reports fifty two American expeditionary forces casualties. Roanoke and Petersburg natives are named among the dead and wounded including Private Harry R. Jones killed in action and Sergeant Frank A. Brown who died of disease. Private Samuel T. Johnson is badly wounded. Lost watch alert ends the item.
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Washington
War Department
Harry R. Jones
Roanoke
Frank A. Brown
Petersburg
Samuel T.johnson
Dot
Kaiser funded German press control plot exposed
Arrest in New York of Dr Edward A Bumnely publisher of the New York Evening Mail reveals the Kaiser and the German government have owned a New York paper since 1916. authorities say a 30 million dollar fund was set aside to buy further newspapers to corrupt American opinion during the war.
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Ewers
New York
Edward A. Bumnely
New York Evening Mail
Kaiser
Department of Justice
United States
Friendship Fire Company meeting announced for 8 o'clock
The Friendship Fire Company calls all members to assemble at the engine house tonight at 8 for important business. Captain Harry Hardy orders the gathering.
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Friendship Fire Company
Harry Hardy
Auction notice for driving horses and farm gear
A sale listing offers good driving horses and gear including harness bugbies surreys carts wagons hacks. Contact W. T. Sullivan at Fugitt's Old Stand or Sam Haines Winchester Wai for summer apples, phone or write.
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W. T. Sullivan
Fugitt
Sam Haines
Winchester
Wai
Gainesboro Red Cross Yard Party Fund Settlement
The Star ran an incorrect listing of the donors for the Gainesboro Red Cross yard party held July 6. The authorized committee to settle that portion consisted of Dr. N. R. Smith and Arthur Holland, both of Gainesboro, Va.
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Gainesboro
Valley Turnpike Transfer to Virginia Discussed
Senator Byrd defends maintenance of the Pike and cites state ownership as the basis for federal aid. The Valley Turnpike Company stockholders will vote on transferring assets to Virginia and abolishing tolls, with provisions for pro rata surplus payout and continued maintenance through September 1918.
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H. F. Byrd
Road Commission
Valley Turnpike Company
General Assembly
United States
Valley Turnpike
Virginia
Valley of
Commonwealth of Virginia
The
Commonwealth
Uncle Sam to guard War Chest procession tonight
The Winchester and Frederick County War Chest dedication will feature the War Chest being moved by motor truck from Red Cross headquarters in West Water Street. Uncle Sam will guard the chest as it travels via Braddock Street Piccadilly Main and to the courthouse for exercises at 8 30 p m with the Citizens Band and Boy Scouts accompanying the parade.
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Scout Room
Winchester
Frederick County
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
West Water Street
Citizens’ Band
Boy Scouts
Braddock Street
Braddock
Piccadilly
Main
Therthouse
Ian
Wheat Wanted Free Storage Until Price Fixed
An old classified notice seeks wheat suppliers offering free storage until price policy is set. It promises to pay the highest cash price and invites sellers to contact Sam Hales by phone for summer apples or related inquiries.
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Sam Hales
Sasea
Board requires affidavits to face cross examination for deferred classification
The Legal Advisory Board announces that registrants filing affidavits as part of deferred classification claims must have their affiants appear before the Board for cross examination. The rule targets cases where deferment is based on agricultural or industrial occupation. The District Board in Roanoke will make final determinations. the record must reflect all material bearing on the registrant’s classification. Robt. M. Ward, Chairman.
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Roanoke
Robt. M. Ward
July Calls For 1917 Class Must Be Filled
The local exemption board received a telegram from Adjutant General Stern urging speed in final reclassification and physical examinations for reclassified 1917 registrants. All July calls must be filled on dates local boards have been notified, with 1918 class volunteers allowed only after 1917 is exhausted.
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Adjt
Stern
Government would not censor press if telegraph lines taken
Washington July 12. The Senate was assured there would be no press censorship if the government takes over the nation telegraph and telephone lines. The administration stated this afternoon while resuming debate on a resolution empowering the President to seize control.
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Washington
Senate
Funeral services for Cecil street resident held
The service was led by Rev. Dr. George Bowers at Grace Lutheran Church. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included William Hollie Fred Goss Lee Boxwell George Parrish Edward Conner and George Taylor. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Martha Henry.
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Cecil Street
George 8.Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Surjal
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Messrs
Willam Hollie
Fred. Goss
Lee Boxwell
George Parrish
Edward Conner
George Taylor
McFarland
Preaching Appointments for Sunday July 14
The schedule lists sermons at Lamps Memorial 11 a.m. Paxton Chapel 4 p.m. and Round Hill 8 30 p.m. Pastor B W Brubaker announces these worship times.
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Lamps Memorial
Paxton Chapel
Round Hill
French Lines Extend on Marne Front Capture Longpont and Jauvage
French forces push lines north of Chavigny farm and east of Safeverolles after capturing the villages of Longpont and Jauvage on the Marne front amid bad weather. Reports say Berat in Albania may have fallen to Austro Hungarian forces, signaling broader Balkan operations.
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London
Aisne
Orneq
Marne
Longpont
Jauvage
Chavigny Farm
Safeverolles
Jauvage Farm
Safaverolles
Ntatane
Berat
Albania
Balkan
Ships in Every Port Promise Open Global Trade
Wayward N. Hurley, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, stated the port world will be open to American products and that malt prices and fair play will hold. He said the gigantic fleet built by the government will be used to serve the world in the most pretentious trade program ever.
Bombing of Constantinople Report From London
London reports Constantinople bombed by British airmen on July 7 with the British admiralty announcing the action. Lines mention a shipment of candy arriving and a local drug store sale, reflecting a chaotic wire service style.
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the Star
London
Constantin
Unclear Ocean Incident Report Circulates in Atlantic Port
Rumors spread in an Atlantic port about a ship striking a mine. Details are limited and unconfirmed, with a generic reference to an unknown vessel and a vague incident description. No official statements or specific locations are provided.
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the Star
Atlantic
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Harris
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Tandy
Tommorrow
People’s Drug Co. Inc
Bushnell
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Barry Lantz
Harrig
America
WAR Chest
Pike Otoge
Editor
Star
Pa Sen
Ae National Bank
Sina
Orneq Rivers
Bad Wather
Marne Front
Herat
Serbia
Tore Dent
Balkans
Adriatic Sea
Constantinople
People's Drug Co
Bushnell Old
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