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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
1
Henry K. Grubbs, a young man from the city, was found in Abram's Creek about 9 am, with a belt around his throat and a knotted necktie. He had been missing two days. his dog guarded the body until searchers could approach, and reports indicate suicide linked to illness and severe head pains.
Washington July 18 supporters press for curtailed debate to move to a vote on amendments. Leaders propose limits on government control of foods and a basic price of 4.75 per bushel for No 1 northern wheat. Extended government financing for storage and related industries and for fuel and staple purchases is under discussion.
Property offers 12 rooms and 2 baths with all modern conveniences. Terms are moderate and possession can be taken at once. Contact Mrs. T. W. Harrison.
Henry K Grubbs, 38, a popular Winchester resident, is found drowned after apparently taking his own life. The body, recovered near his home, led to no inquest as authorities call it a suicide. He leaves a widow, his mother in Los Angeles, two sisters Ada Beardsley and Mamie Filby, and two brothers Chris R Grubbs and Charles Grubbs. Funeral services are set at his home on Friday at 5 PM with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. He had long worked in the meat and grocery business with brother C R Grubbs.
A Pittsburgh dispatch reports Westinghouse seeks 1,000 men for a new plant to manufacture war munitions by a secret process. Workers would be imprisoned for ten months with no outside contact and told only if government reveal details. Employment promises double pay and isolation.
Washington July 18 The Senate approved a $640 million bill with an amendment to limit the presidents power to draft recruits for the flying corps. Representative Kahn California warned against delaying passage and stressed aviation plans as vital to winning the war and maintaining air superiority.
At the close of the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat stood at 2.15 and corn at 2.00. Local dealers offered 2.00 for wheat after the market closed.
Dispatch from Amsterdam reports a strengthened belief that Dr Michaelis may be a temporary chancellor and that a military dictatorship could follow. Potential successors include Field Marshal von Hindenburg or Ludendorff as first quartermaster general. The Reichstag liberal faction remains noncommittal while awaiting Michaelis policy.
A large lot of muslin underwear received for sale plus remaining Mt Jackson Mette & Co. stock. Over 200 pieces of muslin underwear and more than $2000 in Mette & Co. stock still advertised. Come at once.
Mr and Mrs Loring A Cover invite guests to a dance at Green Spring Valley Hunt Club next Tuesday evening for their daughter Grace and son Lawrence Cover, the juvenile contingent in the Valley.
A terse note mentions a WantFD salesman and collector for Winchester, with references to salary, commission, and the Singer Seeing Machine Company.
Winchester congressman protests megal grant for carnival uses as Elks and Firemen spar over exhibiting on the plaza. An amicable agreement shifts shows to Equity Grounds, leaving the council facing a tense, historic dilemma about street rights and charity carnivals for next week.
Donations are pouring in for a gift table at the charity card party to support war relief. The event at Winchester Inn Friday 4 30 to 10 pm features donated prizes from merchants in Washington Baltimore and Winchester, refreshments and music, with proceeds funding surgical dressing material.
Stockholm July 18 report says mutinous soldiers tried to kidnap or harm Alexander Kerensky the young war minister. They moved in armored cars from Nevsky Prospect toward the railroad station as he left for the front, but arrived too late.
In a City Hall session Councilman Cooper offered an ordinance to borrow 15000 as a temporary loan to cover city expenses until next tax due. He stressed it does not affect the planned additional 10000 loan for the city’s permanent indebtedness. Also noted, Oakland Motor Co. named J Howard Cather as local representative.
In France on July 18 Sammy the American soldier adapts to the French billeting system with cheer, pushing for open windows and air, while Americans assist with household tasks and language learning. Dr William Neill Jr from Fort Oglethorpe is en route to France after training, visiting Charles Town with his parents.
Extract discusses the Red Cross origins with M Durant of Geneva and Dr Hunte McGuire as medical director of Stonewall Jackson Corps, noting early ideas in 1862 and organization in 1864, from the Southern Practitioner circulation.
Washington dispatch notes continued delays in initiating the new US Army draft. Virginia reports soon, with Crowder asserting drafting machinery ready in the War Department. Exemptions draw crowds to Washington as appeals flow through regular channels to President Wilson.
Paris reports German efforts to recapture ground won yesterday at Hill 304 and Avecourt failed after heavy bombardments. All six attacks broke down with German casualties, while artillery duels occurred on the Aisne front.
Notice announces a reunion at Pen Mar on Thursday July 29 with a special VR train leaving Winchester at 7:50 p.m. Fare is 1.25 for round trip. Also seeks to borrow 5000 dollars with good security and offers Star Office contact for applications.
A yard party is announced at Stephenson on Saturday July 21 inviting neighbors and friends to attend for social gathering and refreshments.
Denman tells the President the burden lies with the Emergency Fleet Corporation head as Goethals and Denman remain at odds. No concrete evidence of shipping plans is found, while Wilson insists action is needed and orders new bot toms and decisive work.
President Wilson may remove William Denman and Major General Goethals if their quarrel delays the nation’s shipbuilding program. Denman blames Goethals for proposing unvetted plans while urging concrete details and funding. Officials warn that failure to reconcile could threaten troop and supply reinforcements to France.
John Hamilton and William Click of Con ksville were arrested on illicit distilling charges in Woodstock Virginia. Federal officers observed distillers over several days and found two barrels of mash one plain and one mixed with cherries. Analysis showed alcohol. caustic soda and gasoline traces were present. They were released on bail after a hearing with a future salary hearing set for August 12.
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