21 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
1
A critical moment in the Titanic event unfolds as Austrian influence and Italian developments converge. The report highlights escalating tensions and key actions shaping the outcome.
Allied forces press the battle in Italy with a thrust toward Taranto as operations intensify. Troop movements and air support indicate a widening ground offensive while German positions hold firm in coastal defenses.
London dispatch reports Austrians suffered about 14 losses in killed wounded and prisoners as Italian French and British forces press along the Piave front from Montello to the Adriatic. Italian gains include Capo Sile with the Austrians’ line badly shaken and more favorable conditions for the Allies amid swollen Piave waters.
Washington June 21 The Provost Marshal General Crowder ruled this afternoon on the work or fight order. The decision affects baseball players and leaves specifics to local boards unless the President exempts them. Other rulings cover store employees registers pharmacists traveling salesmen buyers and other non productive occupations.
A gentle rain began about one o'clock this afternoon ending weeks of drouth. Gardens and grain suffered, but farmers gain a prime harvest window. The dry spell affected the entire eastern section and will cut garden truck production.
Help wanted for repair shop. Apply to H. I E Burton at 21 W. Piccadilly St. for employment consideration.
Almanacs mark today as the longest day of the year with sunrise at 4.49 and sunset at 7.34, totaling 14 hours 45 minutes of daylight. Summer begins tomorrow June 22, with December’s shortest day at 9 hours 32 minutes, a five hour 13 minute difference.
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible Monday morning June 24 as the moon sets with a small bite on its southern edge. The eclipse begins around 4 46 in the morning.
War Department lists 38 Army and 127 Marine Corps casualties. In the Army 6 killed in action 1 died of wounds 3 died of disease 27 severely wounded 1 wounded degree undetermined. Private Floyd H Whittemore of Milton Virginia severely wounded. Marines report 10 killed in action 19 died of wounds 98 wounded severely. Privates Charles H Woodbury Norfolk and Harvey Graves Blacksburg severely wounded.
The Virginia W C T U reports nine months of war relief work including 1000 sweaters helmets socks and garments for French and Belgian children from Norfolk headquarters. A $700 field kitchen a $35 hospital fan and six more fans are planned. Four French orphans are being supported. an ambulance was sent to France for $1200. Two stereomotographs were sent to Camp Lee and staff focus on morale protection and foreign language outreach at cantonments.
From Vienna reports to Zurich and Amsterdam describe food riots with police clashes and pillaging. Civilians demand bread as famine fears grow and socialist manifestos warn of widespread Bolshevism. Soldiers also report shortages as morale sinks across Austria-Hungary.
Car advertised as first class condition located at 7 North Main Street San Francisco with single owner and title transfer. Includes contact for purchase and price request.
The Rev Dr James Gray McAllister of Louisville Theological Seminary arrives with Mrs McAllister and children to rent Mrs McCaw’s Amherst street home for the summer. He plans rest this year, and in August supplies the pulpit at Central Presbyterian Church for Rev Dr James H Taylor as President Wilson attends.
Forty young men heading to Camp Lee will receive a farewell on the Winchester courthouse lawn at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon. Each man gets a sweater and a comfort kit as war songs play. attorney Harry R. Kern will speak as the public is invited.
An important 7 30 PM meeting of the First Troop of Boy Scouts is announced at their headquarters. The Scoutmaster notes men abandoning pens and lathes to take up rifles to fight alcohol abuse and promote sobriety. Winchester W Co T A has funded field kitchen efforts and a French orphan adoption fund is being raised. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is cited as patriotic work recognized by the national government.
Washington June 21 Preparations proceed for the draft order numbers of registrants from June 6. The provost marshal general orders stopping numbers of convenience for late registrants. National lists stand as of June 18 and will provide the order numbers to assign registrants to the draft. Drawings may occur July 1 with a ceremony similar to last year’s draft lottery.
Six room brick residence near hospital featuring bath hardwood floors gas and electricity good furnace and brick garage with concrete floor. First class property with price 4500 dollars. WwW Lk FULTZ Real Estate Winchester Va 6-20-1p-31.
Mr James Henry DeJarnette and Miss Frances Lee Orndorff both of Middletown were married in this city last evening by Rev Charles I Gilkeson The groom a Shenandoah Junction West Virginia native works as a cooper He is son of Henry W DeJarnett The bride is daughter of Mr Philip Orndorff of Middletown
Winchester notes Leslie Anderson formerly of Winchester has arrived safe in France. He serves with a New York unit after enlisting in that state. Anderson was formerly connected with The Winchester Star and has many friends in Winchester. He had been living in New Jersey recently.
Jacob Braithwaite a longtime Gerrardstown resident died at 84 from age related causes. He leaves children J W Braithwaite Lizele Roland David H Braithwaite George B P Braithwaite Valley Shirley Mons Lilly Shirley and siblings David Thornton and Mrs Clark. Funeral held at George Braithwaite's home conducted by Rev Taylor with interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Advertisement for Hansbrough and Carter offering insurance loans and real estate services with low rates and technical terms like 6-1 psi plate.
Roy Puffinberger from the western county section was ordered to depart June 1 with other draftees and did not appear. Arrested in Cumberland Maryland by local police, he says he did not receive the notice and worked there, claiming no intent to evade the draft. He was escorted to Camp Lee by Deputy Sheriff Johnson and may face light military action.
Help wanted from the Star office for steady year round work. Open to general labor with both summer and winter duties. No part year employment. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Mayor Ward requests all persons with dogs to be donated to the Bureau of Mines to send their names and addresses to him or to Chief of Police M A Doran and then keep the dogs until further notice. Crates to ship dogs to Washington have not arrived, so owners should retain the dogs.
Paris dispatch reports Sergeant Baylies of New Bedford, nicknamed the Storks, shot down eight miles inside German lines after a duel with four German aviators. He had claimed eleven German machines. fate unknown, allies hopeful he escaped. American patrols remain active with Pershing’s forces, while French and British push to regain ground near Gavroilles, Hautevesnes, and Metris.
Auction set for 10 o'clock tomorrow at 311 Amherst Street offering all household effects from the late Mrs. Fannie Cather. Local notices alert residents to attend the sale of remaining belongings.
The dog days begin July 8 and run through August 11, totaling forty days, marking the annual reign of Sirius the Dog Star. superstition surrounds its influence on earthly affairs and Friday Saturday events promise specials at local shops. Red Cross Yard Party is planned for Saturday near Grimes with a liberal patronage appeal.
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