German Field Marshal Hindenburg Reported Dead
Reuter dispatch from Amsterdam claims Field Marshal von Hindenburg died of a stroke after a quarrel with Emperor William on May 16. The Kaiser reportedly raged at his staff over France channel port failures. Washington says no official news confirmed. State Department has no word on the report.
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Juken
France
Kaiser
State Department
the Star
London
von Hindenburg
Reuter
Amsterdam
Les Nouvelles
William
Hindenburg
Gaid
Veto Iwave
von Ludendorf
Washington
Vor Hindenburg
State Deparment
Holland
700000 Men Now on Front
The United States now has about 700000 fighting troops in France organized into three complete army corps. General Peyton C. March announced there is no reduction in overseas troop movements and no change in troop numbers to Italy. He noted minor front actions, with a major advance on the Macedonian front where the Italian right flank gained about 22 miles across an 80 mile crescent in the Balkan mountains.
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Washington
America
France
Quartermaster’s Corps
Engineer Corps
Peyton C. March
March
Italy
Balkan Mountains
Miss Winifred Blackburn Enjoys Pleasant Pennsylvania Trips
Middletown native Miss Winifred F Blackburn left for West Newton Pennsylvania with her uncle T T McCune about a month ago. She is visiting relatives and friends and has been making enjoyable motor trips through the state while remaining a graduate of Old Dominion Academy Reliance and described as an intelligent attractive young lady.
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Winifred F. Blackburn
Middletown
West Newton
T. T. McCune
Pennsylvania
Seven upright pianos sold at bargain prices in music store
In Seal's Music Store seven upright pianos must be sold at bargain prices. Last chance to purchase a piano at old prices with cash or time terms.
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Orice
Seal’s Music Store
Ten Local Men Are Disqualified from Military Service
Ten men from Frederick county recently sent to Camp Lee for military service have been discharged from the army and returned home due to physical disqualifications. The local exemption board must fill their places from Class 1. All rejected men are white.
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Frederick County
Camp Lee
For Sale Privately Driving Horses and Harness Items
A sale offer lists good driving horses and a variety of harness gear including buggies surreys carts wagons and hacks. Sold privately by W T Sullivan Fugitt s Old Stand at 9 1p 6t.
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People’s Drug Co
Nes
Bushnell
W. T. Sullivan
Judge Harrison Renominated by Virginia Democrats
The Charlottesville Progress notes the renomination of Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester for the Seventh Virginia District. The Democratic committee declared him the nominee, citing his two-year stint in Congress, loyalty, and effective service on the Military Affairs Committee. The piece hails his wartime leadership and predicts the August nomination will equal an election, benefiting the nation.
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Democratic Committee
Thomas W. Harrison
Democratic Party
Seventh
Sterling
James Hay
United States Court of Claims
Tower House
Harrison
Commonwealth
House
Congress
Peace Triumphs in War and In Peace in Clarke County
A feature notes admiration for peaceful victories akin to war feats, highlighting Clarke County beauty spots and fine country homes. The piece reflects on time with America celebrating July Fourth and previews a Handley Library book Heroes of Today by Mary R. Parkman.
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Mary R. Parkham
Handley Library
England
America
R. Parkman
Century Co
John Muir
Wisconsin
Skyland
Mountains
California
National Parks
Sierra
Yosemite
Wheat Stored Free Until Price Fixed By Winchester Mill
Wheat stored free of charge until price is fixed, then highest cash price offered. Winchester Milling Co invites sellers to compare before selling. Also insurers for fire and lightning via H R Bryarly and Bro with low rates. For sale a good driving mare from J Mack Noonan’s Livery.
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Winchester Milling CO
H.R. Bryarly & Bro
J. Mack Noonan
Notice to All New Registrants Classifies June 16, 1918 Registrants
The local exemption board announces that registrants of June 16, 1918 will receive a classification card. Farm exemption claimants have questionnaires sent to Roanoke Virginia for district board decision. Those with dependent-relative claims in Class 1 may appeal by filing with the local exemption board.
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Roanoke
Must Bring Back Kits And Sweaters
The total exemption board instructs all men who have been rejected at military caps and who have received sweaters and comfort kits from the Red Cross to return the same at once. This property belongs to the Red Cross and is loaned to the soldier only as long as he is in military service.
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Red Cross
The
Fire damages Snapp Foundry and adjoining Jenkins Dunlap building
A morning blaze at the Snapp Foundry on North Market Street caused by an internal fire damaged the foundry warehouse and office, the adjacent Capper building owned by M Lohr Capper, and contents on the first floor. Firefighters contained the flames. insured losses total several thousand dollars with coverage on Capper and Jenkins Dunlap stock.
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Snapp Foundry
C. L. Robinson
North Market Street
Jenkins and Dunlap
Agricultural Implemente
M. Lohr Cap
F. R. Snapp
A. Seabright
Baker and Company
Market Street
Lovelock
Eipeane
Capper
War Chest Exhibition Draws Crowd in Winchester
The War Chest dedication, to fund local allotments for national war activities, drew a large crowd despite a thunderstorm. A motor truck carried the chest from Red Cross HQ to Braddock and Piccadilly, past the Confederate Monument, with a Citizens Band, Boy Scouts, Uncle Sam figure, and War Chest Society members in attendance. Rev. Dr. James Gray McAllister of Louisville gave the address.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Iar
Court House
George Cloweer
Citizens’ Band
Boy Scouts
Uncle Sam
War Chest Society
Red Cross
West Water Street
Braddock
Piccadilly
Main Street
James Gray McAllister
Louisville
Confession of How Failures
Washington July 13. German Chancellor von Hertling’s Reichstag speech is read as a confession of weakness and a signal to seek peace negotiations only if Germany can secure dominance over Russia. Official circles say Wilson’s war aims remain unchanged and will continue until Germany is defeated. Tractors on display at Chapman's Auto Supply. Winchester notes and local summer announcements follow.
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von Hertling
Wiashington
America
Reichstag
Germany
Russia
Wilson
Ford
Chapman’s Auto Supply, Co
Winchester
Fuel shortages loom in Virginia as coal sent north
State Fuel Administrator H Fr Byrd arrived from Washington after a conference with Dr H A Garfield on Virginia coal supply. Pocahontas and New River coal diverted to New England threatening industrial plants. About 160 carloads daily from Virginia allotment shipped to Hampton Roads and sent north. Byrd pressed Garfield to restore promised supply and Garfield pledged immediate remedy.
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H. Fr. Byrd
Washington
H. A. Garfield
Pocahontas
New River
Virginia
New England
Hampton Roads
Mr. Byrd
Garfield
Byrd
War Prices on SHVEN Slightly Used Upright Pianos
War price sale at PAL'S MUSIC STORE offering SHVEN upright pianos in first-class condition. Every piano guaranteed and cash of time accepted.
Enemy Machine Guns Active in Lorraine Sector Report
American commander notes enemy machine guns active in Lorraine on the 8th and 9th, sweeping American positions with heavy fire. British and Australian troops repulsed a German raid near Porte Farm, while American aviators claimed air combat success and enemy planes were driven off by Allied batteries.
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Lorraine
Washington
Chateau
Thiacourt
Americas
Im Thie
British and French raids report front line actions
The French army announced several raids north of the Avre river and between the Oise and Marne. German prisoners were captured in the Champagne district. British and French positions near Porte farm advanced about 600 yards in the Montdidier Oise sector as the war news continued.
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Regott Gays
Porte Farm
Anthuell
Montdidier-Oise
Avre
Oise
Marne
Champagne
August Call for Selectives Issued by Crowder
The first August selective service call was issued for 11 989 white men and 154 colored men with grammar school education. They will be trained as gas engine men electricians blacksmiths carpenters auto mechanics gunsmiths and sheet metal workers. Eight states are included and mobilization dates span August 1 to August 28.
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Sar
Washington
General Crowder
Gramuar
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Quarrel
Artes
Wire
Winchester Seed Co
Piccadilly St
House of Representatives
Charlottesville
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Chester
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Gress
Mesrizon
Clarke CO
Nemo
John Burroughs
Alma ‘Its
Richmond
van. Is
Tva Harlee
Misa Gills
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Haines
didier-Olke River
Galeslady
Care Star Office
Welltown
Red Cross Yard
Mr. C. A. Heller
Baltimore
Mrs. H
Funk
Grim
New York
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