United States has not assented to Japan Siberia expedition
Washington reports say the United States has not approved or protested Japan’s planned expedition into Siberia. Officials state Japan is in its sphere of influence, with Harbin as far as Japanese and Chinese forces have advanced. Diplomatic confusion noted as policy remains unclear.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Siberia
Far East
Toko
Tokio
Harbin
Giberia
Deay
Siberian
London
John Redmond Dies Suddenly Leader of Irish Party Dies
John Redmond, leader of the Irish party in the House of Commons, died after an operation last Saturday. Heart failure followed a period of progress, ending a 20 year influence on Ireland’s fight for liberty.
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London
John Redmond
House of Commons
Jheart
Redmond
Ireland
Irish ‘Convention
City and County First Class Men Listed for Draft
The Star publishes the second installment of drafted men placed in the first class by the local exemption board. Some have appealed for deferred classification, but none have been passed upon yet. Names include Howant Bragg Wright William Edwin Harple Jr Gilbert Page Wright James Wesley Smith Jesse Robert Whitacre Charles Grady Brathwaite Lohring Jackson Cooper Lewis McKinley Cooper Ward Wilson Kerns John Henry Woodfork Isaac Newton Wallace Thomas Vernon Bowers Alva Wilmore Smith Robert Brown and others. Continued on page two.
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the Star Today
Howant Bragg Wright
William Edwin Harple, Jr
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga
Gilbert Page Wright
James Wesley Smith
Charles Grady Brathwaite
Lohring Jackson Cooper
Vancouver
Lewis McKinley Cooper
Ward Wilson Kerns
John Henry Woodfork
Isaac Newton Wallace
Thomas Vernon Bowers
Alva Wilmore Smith
Robert Brown
Brill and Ritter Millinery Opening Featured Hats
Miss Bertha Boehm invites ladies to Brill and Ritter Millinery for a Thursday and Friday opening. New spring hats, both trimmed and untrimmed, will be shown to shoppers and social attendees.
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Bertha Boehm
Brill & Ritter’s
Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester turns three
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester marks its third anniversary since opening on March 6, 1916. Deposits climbed from under 10,000 to 427,323.23 with total resources around half a million dollars as 2,500 plus regular depositors supported steady growth. The bank notes war-era strength and plans new features for the coming year.
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The
Commercial and Savings Bank of
Winchester
Frederick County
Liberty Loan
Date of the Next Draft Is To Be Announced Shortl
Washington reports an imminent announcement from the Provost Marshal General about the next draft. The plan is to call the first group to camp in April and extend summons to remaining men, with changes to base quotas on all Class A-1 registrants rather than total registered.
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Washington
Provost Marshall-General’s
Crowder
Submarine War Effort Expands Mediterranean Action
Capt Sato Yamamoto reports joint Allied naval push in the Mediterranean with American British Italian French ships. He notes 16 U boats destroyed by American destroyers in the past month and says submarines are becoming more active though no ships are being sunk. He confirms allies sink rather than capture subs and deny quarters to foes.
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Great Britain
Italy
France
Mediterranean
Sato Yamamoto
Rome
Yamamoto
Tokio
Spinster Convention at Free Street March
Advertisement for a spinster convention held at Al Braddock Street Sunday School House. Admission 10 and 5 cents, refreshments extra. Event noted with location and pricing details.
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AL Braddock
Wallis Tractor 15-30 and Massey Brothers Cigars Ad
An advertisement touts the Wallis Tractor 15-30 for farm work stressing power, light weight and simple construction. Massey Brothers promotes Castle Hall Cigars at a sale price of 2 for nine cents, with location 429 No Main St.
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Castle Hall
Butter Makers of State Open Annual Meeting
The fourth annual Virginia State Creamerymen's Association meeting opens at 2 pm in Handley Library with George A. Smith presiding. The gathering highlights the rise of dairy plants and creameries in Virginia and the shift from farm butter to year round commercial production. Continued on page six.
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Butter Makers OF State Open
Virginia
Handley
Virginia State Creamerymen’s Association
George A. Smith
Staunton
Handley Library
Farm Machinery For Sale From Winchester Dealer
FOR SALE. One Wallis Cub Tractor used two seasons. One 8-16 Mogul I H C kerosene tractor used one season. One 10-20 Titan Type D tractor. One 10 H P I H C portable gaseo engine on wheels used six months. One 8x4x6 BBC Bury air compressor used one season. All in good running shape. Terms prices reasonable. R E GRIFFITH Winchester Va. 3-4-1p-e0d,2W.
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R. E. Griffith
Winchester
Rooms Wanted for Next Thursday Night by Chamber of Commerce
A call seeks room providers with no meals for Thursday night, requesting names and addresses via the Chamber of Commerce. The notice includes dairy cattle for sale at H W Cochran's sale near Summit Point on Tuesday March 12 and local product ads for Castle Hall Cigars at Asco Drug Store 139 N Main.
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Chamber of Commerce
Holstein
Durham
H.W. Cochran
Summit? Point
Castle Hall Cigars
Asco Drug Store
No Suffering at Camp W'Glellan in Alabama
Captain R. Conrad of the 116th Infantry at Camp McClellan in Anniston Alabama asserts all men there have ample food and clothing and are well treated. He disputes claims of suffering and warns against articles claiming the opposite.
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M'Olellan
Anniston
Ala
R. ¥. Conrad
116Th Infantry
Army reports debunk circulating rumors about Camp McClellan men
Captain Conrad replies to The Star about rumors of freezing men and poor treatment at Camp McClellan. He cites Capt Gardner B Weller’s Front Royal letter condemning such claims as unfounded while noting few exceptions. He argues government care and medical support keep soldiers in good condition on furlough.
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The
Star
Winchester
Front Royal
Clarke County
Camp McClelan
the Star
Gardner B. Weller
Front ‘Royal
British cruiser Calgarian Sunk by U boat off Irish coast
The British cruiser Calgarian of 17 500 tons was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast on March 1 according to a Royal Navy admiralty announcement. All but about 50 crew members were saved, including two officers. the ship formerly belonged to the Allen Line and served trans Atlantic routes.
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London
Admiralty
Allen Line Steamship Company
Mayor To Veto Call For Special Election
The Washington district Y M C A war work council received a one hundred dollar liberty bond from Berryville Virginia via Charles R Hughes. The gift honors the First Infantry Company second training camp for Y M C A services at Fort Myer and was raised by local servicemen who praised the association for its support and convenience.
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Charles R. Hughes
Berryville, Va
Y. M
Patrons Meeting Planned at Welltown School House
The patrons meeting will be held Friday March 8 at 2 p.m. at the Welltown school house. Pupils will perform exercises and Mr. Leslie D. Kline superintendent of schools will deliver an address. A separate notice seeks a man and wife to work in a bungalow with references at the Star office.
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Welltown
Firsday
Leslie D. Kline
Man
Bungalow
Cook
Star Office
Twin motorcycle Twin Indian 7H for sale
Bargain price for a 7H Indian Twin motorcycle listed as cheap to quick buy. Contact Star iptt for details and purchase arrangements.
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Piccadilly
Star
Nine room house with bath electric lights
Property listing noting a nine room house with bath and electric lights. Attorney M. M. Lynch is referenced.
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Bath
M. M. Lynch
British Raids Reported Along Arras and Scarpe Fronts
The British war office reported several successful raids on the Arras front near Bullecourt and north of the Scarpe and in the Lens sector. Prisoners and two machine guns were captured while casualties were slight.
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London
British War Office
Arras
Bullecourt
Scarpe River
Lens
Council Eyes Voters On Street Widening Move
City council to hold a special election April 15 to decide funding for acquiring Bell and Miller properties on Mal and Water streets for street widening. Mayor indicates likely veto if two thirds of voters do not support the appropriation. Proceedings include reports from treasurer city manager and police.
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Common Council
Bell and Miller
Mal and
Water Streets
Water Street
Sa Main Street
Indiana
Weird
Steting
Would Permit Liquor To Be Carried In State As Baggage
The Virginia Senate passed the Mapp amended prohibition bill raising Commissioner Peters salary from 3500 to 4000. An amendment allows individuals to carry one quart of whiskey three gallons of beer or one gallon of wine in baggage, aligning with federal limits for common carriers.
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Richmond
Senate
Peters
Mapp
West
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