Rui tty Plans An Army Under Iron Discipline Opposition
Francis cables state department as tensions rise over a plan to impose strict military discipline. The report notes opposition leaders warning of potential civil unrest and military overreach.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
1
Trotzky Sees Russian War Resolve Against Germany
Ambassador Francis quotes Trotzky saying Bolsheviks will oppose Germany with an army under iron discipline and resist entente invasion of Siberia. Officials view this as reassurance and expect Soviet Congress to decide on the German peace pact amid Odessa and Petrograd threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trotzky
Sberia
Germany
Odessa
Central
the Star
Wiashington
State Department
Franeis
Leon Trotzky
Francis
Siberia
Republic
Trotsky
Moscow
Washington
Assle
Petrograd
Wilson
United States
Russia
Jand
American Federation of Labor
President Wilson moves to publish casualty lists with identities
Washington March 14 President Wilson ordered action to publish casualty lists with names and identifying data. He asked for data and reasons behind releasing only names and involved Secretary Crowell and Baker in France to discuss with General Pershing. A plan to identify casualties while withholding enemy data is expected soon as protests push for expanded details. The note adds Troop 1 Boy Scouts vs Martinsburg Scouts at Shenandoah Valley Academy Gym tonight at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiashingtonn
Wilson
Crowell
Baker
France
General Pershing
Washington
War Department
Boy Scouts
Martinsburg
Shenandoah Valley Academy Gymnasium
Hats Showings and Horse Trade At Winchester Fairgrounds
At Winchester fair grounds a carload of mules in pairs and single line led, plus odd mules, will be shown at 1 p m on March 20. Also buying carload draft horses at the same time and place. Wages for a colored woman cook and employment for a man clerk advertised nearby. Germans Take Odessa Cited as a gain for the central powers, enabling wheat stores and Black Sea access, with strategic implications toward India and possible shifts of the Russian fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Fair Grounds
Odessa
Persia
Afghanistan
India
Iit
Turkey
Black Sea
Siberian
Tokio
Paris
London
Local men join tank battalion in Army
Winchester residents report that Gibson Baker and William Dunn have enlisted in the Army tank service after training at Annapolis rifle range part of Camp Meade Maryland. They expect to go to France soon and are the only Winchester men known in the tank force. New American tanks promise three times the power, greater speed and protection, with Ford built light tanks in production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Messrs
Gibson Baker
William
Pat”)Dunn
Camp Lee
Petersburg
National Army
Tank Service
Army
Annapolis Rifle Range
Camp Meade
Maryland
France
Messrs. Baker
Dunn
Tank Army
America
Washington
Millinery Opening Shows New Pats and Pattern Hats
Grove Bros announces a display of all new pattern hats with openings Friday and Saturday from 1 to 1 pm. The event features the latest styles in headwear and accessories for the season.
Coburn's Minstrel Empire Tonight at Empire Theater
The Coburn minstrel show arrives from Harrisonburg and performs tonight at the Empire Theater after a morning parade. The troupe, long on the road, comes with strong local expectations for worthwhile minstrelsy and martial band music. Also: J. A. Nicodemus Estate horse sale on March 16 at Hagerstown fair grounds at 1 o'clock rain or shine. The catalog lists six Percheron stallions, several mares and geldings weighing 1,650 to 2,900 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburn
Harrisonburg
Empire Theater
Hagerstown Fair Grounds
President In Traffic Jam
President Wilson narrowly escaped when a moving van in a traffic jam on Fifteenth Street grazed him as he crossed with three secret service men nearby. He used quick maneuvering to reach the curb safely and continued to the opposite sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Wiashington
Wilson
Fifteenth Street
Secret Service
Meeting Canceled for Friendship Fire Co Tonight
There is no meeting of Friendship Fire Co. tonight due to the truck committee’s failure to report. Captain H. Hardy signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Co
Ip Cc. H. Hardy
Haiders Kill an American Woman in Paris Raid
A March 14 report from Paris via the YMCA confirms a German air raid injuring Miss Phillips and Carl Selpg and killing Miss Winona Martin, all YMCA workers from New York and New Jersey. The consular note says one plane flew very low, with rapid fire aimed at street crowds. A separate ad offers a Harley Davidson motorcycle for sale near Market Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
National War Work Council of the
Y. IM. CC. A
Winona
Martin
Rockville Center
WN. Y
Phillips
Carl Selpg
YM C. A
Farmhand Hardesty Aims to Rejoin Army After Meade Discharge
John F. Hardesty, farm superintendent for Mrs. Anna Goldsmith in La Plata Maryland, was discharged at Camp Meade to return to farm duties and hurry back to service. He notes corn from last summer remains to harvest while claiming army life was easier than farm management. He expresses a wish to return to the front and says the army is for him despite his employers’ pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la, Plata
John F.hardesty
Anna ‘A. Goldsmith
Camp” Meade
Court Orders Destruction Of Whiskey In Front Royal
Thirty three quarts of well aged whiskey said to be from Maryland were destroyed in the Courthouse yard at Front Royal Warren County by court order after three young men were convicted. Former topers watched the ceremony but soon turned their backs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Front Royal
Warren County
For Rent Nine-Room House in Winchester
For rent a nine room house with bath and electric lights. Attn M. M. Lynch attorney. Also cash offered for good sweet corn seed by H. H. Baker at 46 East Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
M. M. Lynch
Ip-Tt
H. H. Baker
E.piccadilly St
Winchester
Plows and Cultivators Carload Just In
Genuine goods arrive at Capper's old stand on Feng Soe Ebley's lot. Capper's store announces a fresh carload of plows and cultivators available for immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feng Soe Ebley’ S
Capper’s
St Patrick's Day Morning Service at Clearbrook Church
Morning St Patrick's Day services planned for next Sunday with preaching at Clearbrook Presbyterian Church at 3 pm. The March 21 date marks the church's observance and schedule for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Patrick's Day
Clearbrook Presbyterian Church
Worthington Still a Prisoner of War in German Camp
A January 16 1918 letter to Mrs. Ward from Lt. Br. Charles L. Worthington reports near full recovery from a gag injury after capture. He notes Winchester friends on the Christ Episcopal Church roster and asks for ongoing letters. Address: Lt. Br. Charles L. Worthington 56172 19th Canadians Baroque No. 32 Dreigsgedangenenlager Fried richsfeld Rhineland Germany. An ad for adding machines appears at P O Box 184 Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Ward
Charles J. Worthington
Worthington
Winchester
Christ Episcopal Church
Regi
Charles L
Dreigsgedangenenlager
Friedrichsfeld
Bei Wesel
Rhineland
Germany
Favors widening of Water street by civic league
The Women’s Civic League at a special meeting in the Elles building discussed and adopted a resolution favoring Water Street widening. They cited safer traffic at the Main and Water corner, improved town appearance, and preemptive action before the Bell building replacement. City should finance mainly through increased adjacent property values, with minimal tax impact, and a public sale of a corner lot 40 by 200 feet. Copies sent to City Council and The Evening Star. WATCH THE STAR FOR MISS KREMER SPRING MILLINERY OPENING DATES.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Civic League
Elles
Water Street
Main
Water Streets
Bell
Civic League
Winchester
Evening Star
Ion
Soldiers in France to be spared after court martial findings
Washington reports that four American soldiers condemned to death for war discipline errors will not be executed. The Judge Advocate General sent the records back to General Pershing noting irregular findings and technicalities. Officials say Pershing will restore the men to duty. some corrections may occur before President Wilson acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Wilson
Judge Advocate General’s Office
General Pershing
Pershing
Poague's Famous Battery Returns To Drill At VMI
History repeats at Virginia Military Institute as Poague's famed Civil War battery is recalled from retirement and used again by cadets. The unit once served in Jackson's Valley, stood by Stonewall Jackson's statue, and now reenters service with new guns issued by the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Military Institute
Poague
Jackson
War Department
Stonewall Jackson
South
War Savings Service enlistment plea echoes national effort
The government urges every man woman and child to join the war savings service. Buying war savings stamps enlists individuals in the production division supporting the fighting division overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware Savings Service
France
Nea
Walis Tractor Uses Wallis 15 30 for Farm Work
Ad promotes a Wallis 15-30 tractor for farm and orchard tasks. Highlights power, light weight, simple sturdy build. Mentions suitability for the local area and Massey Brothers as provider. Also notes a bird feed throwing feature.
Ringleaders of Outlaw Gang Charged With Multiple Crimes
A multi-state feud ends with Neffs gang members jailed after incendiary barn fire at Ebner Bowman’s farm near Helstown. The group, linked to a Kitsmiller Maryland bank robbery, used a fortified farm near Ottawa Ohio and fired on officers during arrest attempts. Escapes and trials followed as authorities pursued justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atgnok
Kitsmiller
Shandoah County
Woodstock
Ebner Bowman
Helstown
Noffs
David Nott
Aioe
Ottawa
Ohio
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Rui
Francis Cables State Department
Wire
L. D. Ritter
National Avenue
TANK
Pat” Dunn
Huns
Grove Bros
Minstrel Empire
Haiders
Winona ”. Martin
M. Co
Harl Davidson Motorcycle
Farmer
Hardesty
MR. Worthington
R. M. Ward
Ment
Box 184
Women's Civic League
Miss Kremer
Paul
Dave Neff
WAR Savings Service
Massey
Brothers
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