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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1917

Page

6

German Plotters in Cuba Alleged After Revolt

Havana reports an investigation into German involvement in the Cuban rebellion against President Menocal. Proclamations claim Germany would recognize the Gomez government and grant Cuba freedom from oppression. Authorities seize rebel property and pursue financial backers. Dr. Luis Divino is arrested as documents are examined.

the Star Havana Menocal Germany Gomez Cuba United States Luis Divino Divino

Late Carl Massie Is Laid To Rest

The funeral for Carl Thomas Massie son of Patrolman John M Massie took place yesterday afternoon from his home with Rev W O Talbert of Braddock Street M E Church South officiating. A large mournful gathering attended and many floral designs decorated the casket. Burial was at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers Ashby Roy Hillyard James Henkel Russell Carl Smith and Gidnor Curl assisting.

Carl Thomas Masse John M. Massie The Star W. O.talbert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron Ashby Roy Hillyard James and Henkel Russell Carl Smith Gidnor Curl

Many Glashes On Champagne Front Reported

Berlin dispatch reports English detachments attacked south of Arras near Baureins after artillery prep but were repulsed with heavy losses. Fighting raged in Champagne and along the Meuse as French tried to seize hill No 185 near Reimcourt but German positions held. The war office notes a locally limited French gain on the southwestern slope, at heavy cost.

Berlin Arras hBaureins War Office Champagne Meuse No. 185 Reimcourt

Pardons Sought in Drew Caminetti White Slavery Case

President Wilson received a pardon petition for California case defendants in the Drew Caminetti white slavery matter. Governor James Johnson signatures appear among a few jurors and other notable figures urging clemency as the process moves forward at the White House.

Washington California Wilson White House Hiram Johnson Kandrea Ans Hnetti

Big Meeting Tonight on Sea Safety and Universal Service

A public meeting is called to discuss protecting American lives at sea and urging universal service. Proponents back arming merchant vessels and reject opposition by twelve Senators. Citizens are invited to share views without pledges or obligations, emphasizing thoughtful discussion.

United States Germany America

Engine Wrecker Is Held By Police

Richard Jacobs, claimed wrecking sailor in the Vaterland incident, arrived in Philadelphia after walking from New York. He is said to have assisted in derailing the German liner’s engines under German orders and is interned at Hoboken.

Philadelphia Richard Jacobs Vatérland Hoboken Jacobs New York Germany

Strange craft possibly German raider sighted near Azores

A four masted steamship with two funnel smoke stacks, painted lead, was sighted off the Azores on February 24 by the steamer Askild. The vessel attempted to cross bows and then sped away as observers scanned it.

New York Azores Askild Gibraltar

Dog running fine issued by police court

Ollie Vance was fined $2 and costs yesterday by Justice Fultz for violating the law regulating running of dogs at large on the streets.

Ollie Vance Justice Fultz

Go Slow on Wit as Cervantes Urges Caution

A compact aphorism echoes Cervantes urging restraint in clever speech and quick judgments. The line warns that wit, if sharpened too finely, may injure or mislead.

Cervantes

Farewell to A Lass of the Lumberlands on Screen

The serial ends with Miss Helen Holbes appearing in chapter fifteen bringing a happy conclusion. Tonight’s program includes four other reels of a highly pleasing order at ten cents admission.

Helen “Holbes

Strike of Freight Men Eyed as Eight Hour Battle Rages

Washington officials received a warning letter from four railroad brotherhood chiefs signaling a potential nationwide freight trainmen strike this week. They demand an eight hour day with ten hours pay and pro rata overtime, threatened to back the president if a war aren t averted, with routes including Baltimore and Ohio New York Central Erie Atlantic Coast Line Louisville and Nashville Southern Railway.

Atlantic Coast Line Louisville and Nashville Railroad Southern Railway Brotherhoods United States Supreme Court Haven Supreme Court Brotherhood Washington White House Four Brotherhood

John W Yeakley Funeral Tomorrow

The funeral for John W. Yeakley will be held at his Worth Main street residence tomorrow at 2 PM. Rev. George W. Stover will officiate and interment will follow at Mount Mebron Cemetery. Brother T B Yeakley of New Kensington, Pa will attend. Also mentions a new use for electricity in timber to resist decay.

John W. Yeakley Worth Main Street George W. Stover Mount Mebron T. B. Yeakley New Kensington

Dandruff Cure Ad Claims Liquid Arvon Destroys It

An old advertisement promotes a dandruff remedy using four ounces of liquid arvon to apply at night. It promises complete dissolution of dandruff after multiple uses and claims instant relief from itching. The copy notes arvon is available at drug stores and inexpensive.

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