Preparedness speech honors Shenandoah Valley soldiers
Dr B M Roszel, principal and reserve Army major, spoke at a banquet welcoming Company I home from the Mexican border. He praised the soldiers for their clean record and urged national defense, citing President Wilson's peace effort and Admiral Fiske's warning, while affirming American virtues and readiness. Continued on second page.
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United States Army
the Star
Roszel
Wincheater
Moon resolution delays July 1 dry law start
President Wilson signed the Moon resolution delaying the liquor amendments to July 1. The Reed amendment would bar interstate liquor transport to dry states, but Congress extended the effective date in a closing session. Virginia and other prohibition states will become dry on July 1, 1917.
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Wilson
Senate
House
Virginia
Congress
Austria says it will warn neutrals under U boat policy
Austria will support Germany with its new submarine warfare but aims to avoid breaking diplomatic ties with the United States. Vienna officials say Austria will prevent a breach and warns neutrals not to sail on belligerent ships entering the war zone, while not intending to sink neutral vessels without warning.
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The
Star
Amsterdam
Marth
Austria
Germany
United States
Wilson
Penfield
Vienna
Washington
Alleges Uprising Plans In United States Plot Uncovered
New York police report a wide conspiracy to incite uprisings in the United States and a foreign military expedition said to target India and China. Dr. Ernest Schumer and Dr. Channandra, Hindu Chinese, confessed after a West One Hundred and Twentieth Street raid. The Hindu allegedly received $60,000 from a German officer and used false passports on a trip to Germany. A prominent Chinese figure linked to the plot was also identified.
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New York
United States
India
Germany
West One Hundred and Twentieth Street
Ernest Schumer
Channandra
Peking
China
Schumer
Britain Feeds Britain as Docks Overflow with Food
London reports heavy shipments from America South America and Canada plus sugar from Bombay arriving despite the blockade. A dock official asserts no submarines fear here and journalists touring the docks cite hundreds of thousands of tons in new cargoes and fifty ships unloading chilled beef grain and more.
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London
England
America
South America
Canada
Bombay
Britain
Germany
President May Arm Merchant Vessels This Week
Attorney General Gregory has completed a report on presidential power to arm merchant ships. Cabinet discussed the issue with experts noting possible presidential authority to arm ships for defense. If approved, guns will be sent to New York Yard and mounted quickly.
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Washington
Gregory
New York
Ellery C. Stowell
Columadia University
Paul Fuller
Congress
No Meeting of Council Tonight Deferred to Tuesday
City Manager Field announced there will be no regular Common Council meeting tonight due to several councilmembers being unavailable. The session is postponed until next Tuesday night to consider important measures.
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Field
Silk Mill Runs Full Time With Many New Looms
The Front Royal Silk Mill operates at full capacity after installing 70 new looms. It employs 80 people, a majority of them girls, with earnings up to $20 per week. Weekly output reaches $50,000 and monthly wages total $8,000 to $10,000.
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Front Royal
Thomas Mathews Among Andania Passengers In Liverpool
The Cunard liner Andania, from New York on February 4, reached Liverpool after passing the barred zone. Among its passengers was Thomas Mathews of Glasgow the noted apple buyer who had intended to sail on the Laconia which was sunk.
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Cunard
New York
United States
Germany
Liverpool
Thomas Mathews
Glasgow
Scotland
Winchester
Yeakley and Higby to Wed in Winchester
A marriage license was issued in Winchester for Harvey R. Yeakley and Joanna V. Higby. Yeakley, a county farmer, is 30. Higby, 24, is the daughter of Franklin Higby.
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Corporation Clerk's Office
Winchester
J. B. Beverley
Harvey R. Yeakley
Joanna V. Higby
George H. Yeakley
Franklin Higby
Commission Named to Condemn Land for Railway Project
Judge Frank B. Whiting of Frederick County Court appoints a commission to set a value on land owned by James B. Russell Walter Gore and George Barrett and others for use by the Winchester and Western Railway. Several landowners statewide have already settled with the railroad for rights of way.
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Circuit Court of
Frederick County
Frank B. Whiting
James B. Russell
Walter Gore
George Barrett
Winchester and Western Railway Company
Railroad Company
SPAL S MUSIC STORE OFFERS piano and phonographs
Several high grade second hand organs in fine condition. Cheap to quick buyer. Also slightly used 325 dollar mahogany upright piano used less than a year guaranteed. A bargain. Cash or instalment. Several second hand Graphophones cheap. SPALS MUSIC STORE.
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Spal’s Music Store
County Treasurers Improve After Illness
County Treasurer Charles Rh. McCann and deputy Robert Smith, both ill with grip, are improving. Smith was out today for the first time and McCann expects to return soon. In their absence William G. Conway has handled county treasurer duties.
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Charles Rh. McCann
Robert Smith
Smith
McCann
William G. Conway
Methodist Will Meet In Roanoke
The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Church South will convene in Roanoke on Wednesday March 28 for its regular annual meeting and remain in session for several days. No changes in conference territory are expected. minister appointments will be made the day before adjournment.
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Baltimore
the Methodist Church, South
Roanoke
Day nurse wanted for infant at Stryker's
WANTED AT ONCE. Day nurse for baby. Apply at Fred. R. Stryker's, 109 B. Clifford St.
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Fred. R. Stryker’s
B. Clifford St. Ptt
Marriage License To County Couple
The county clerk records a marriage license issued to Patrick W. Lockhart and Obelia M. Gough. The groom is listed as 89, son of Algernon Lockhart. the bride is daughter of the late Theodore Gough.
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Patrick. W. Lockhart
Obelia M. Gough
Algernon Lockhart
Theodore Gough
Clarke Girl Weds Hagerstown Man
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown Maryland yesterday to Harry Irvin Young of Hagerstown and Miss Bessie Elizabeth Rosenberry of White Post Clarke County Virginia. District Nurse Association will meet in the Council Chamber at 4 o'clock on Wednesday. All members are urged to be present.
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Hagerstown
Harry Irvin Young
Bessie Elizabeth Rosenberry
White Post
Clarke County
Germans Plan A Terrific Smash On Verdun Front
Paris reports critics interpret von Hindenburg’s swift February 6 attack to probe French lines as groundwork for a major spring offensive. Verdun came under fire to test new defenses and locate a weak spot, with shells wasted while assessing the Crown Prince era works.
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Paris
von Hindenburg
Verdun
Hindenburg
Stonewall Wasn t To Be Trifled With
The account details General Jackson s 1862 Romney expedition and the Stonewall Brigade. After sending Loring s Division back to Winchester, Jackson resigned over direct order delivery, causing a Richmond uproar. Governor Letcher urged withdrawal and explanation, leading to Jackson retracting his resignation.
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Jackson
Romney
Stonewall
Loring
Winchester
Stonewalls
Secretary of War
Lexington
Military Institute
Richmond
Letcher
Haldeman Named President of State Dairymen
J. S. Haldeman of Winchester was elected president of the Virginia State Dairymen's Association at its Roanoke convention held with allied groups. Officers named include T. J. Strauch as vice president and A. F. Howard as secretary and treasurer. The meeting featured H. P. Davis on feeding dairy cows and urged more silos, noting Virginia lags in corn silage compared with Wisconsin New York and Vermont.
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J. S. Haldeman
Winchester
Roanoke
Virginia State Dairymen's Association
State Creamerymen's Aguiolation
Holsteindresian Association
Haldeman
Dairymen's Association
T. J. Strauch
Richmond
A. F. Honward
Farmville
W. C. Hoover
B. L. Purcell
J. 8. Haldeman
Joseph A. Turner
A. F. Howard
F. J. Strauch
W. D. Saunders
W. D. Sharrett
Fred Driver
F. E. Thomas
Vermont
Potatoes harder to raise than in past years
Indications point to more potatoes being grown next year, but the crop faces tougher challenges. Potatoes are said to be twice as hard to raise as 20 years ago due to persistent pests and blight requiring careful attention.
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Admiral Fiske
Washington
Grant
America
Wheat and corn prices quoted at Baltimore market close
At Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat sold for 2.06 14 per bushel and corn for 1.16. Winchester dealers offered 1.95 for wheat after the Baltimore session ended.
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Baltimore
Winchester
Foreclosure Sale Notice In County Court House
On March 10 at 1 p m in County Court House a public sale of Jonathan Dalleven’s estate is announced. The document names J M Lamp and lists the sale as ordered by authorities.
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Fermt
County Court ‘House
Jonathan Dalleven
Nies J. M. Lamp
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Bone
State Bone Dry
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Wire
Police
Japan
St Lansing
Archibald R. Watson
Corporation Counsel
Supreme Court
Thos. W. Mathews
Port
Mr. Yeakley
Miss
Higby
Methodist
Moling & Seal
Clarke
District Nurse Association
Editor
State Dairymen
Association
Fredericksburg
Lynchburg
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