Dark Russia Revolution Ends Autocracy As Czar Is Deprived
Reports from London and Washington describe Russia rising on democracy with autocratic ministers fleeing or arrested. Czar Nicholas under guard at Tsarskoe Selo, regent Grant Puke Nicholas named, and Petrograd Moscow calm under 60 000 troops. The movement, likely prompted by empress influence, is presented as a decisive coup with a new government in control.
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London
Russia
Nicholas
Tsarakee-Selo
Grant Puke Nicholas
Germany
Austria
Petrograd
Moscow
Imperial Council
Washington
David R. Francis
Embargo on Freight As Strike Looms For Railroads
Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railway impose embargoes on livestock and perishable freight ahead of a threatened strike by freight trainmen. Through livestock service rerouted via Potomac Yards and Pennsylvania Railroad. Pennsylvan ia system and Cumberland Valley workers warned. Managers report expected partial loyalty to keep skeleton service. 30,000 to 40,000 employees affected across strike roads. Chautauqua season tickets offered at Empire Theatre April 16 to 21.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Southern Railway
Harrisonburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Strasburg Junction
Potomac Yards
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Southern
Cumberland Valley
Winchester
T Marrisburg
Norfolk and Western Railway
Big Meeting Tonight Against Railroad Strike
Citizens of Winchester urged to attend a City Hall Auditorium rally protesting a railroad strike seen as coercive to the Supreme Court. The piece warns of national peril, potential layoffs, halted mills, and shortages while urging united public pressure.
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Winchester
Newport News Shipyard Could Go Full Government Use
Newport News Shipyard would be entirely at the government’s disposal in emergencies according to Homer L. Ferguson president and general manager. The yard already holds contracts to build two additional battle cruisers or their equivalent in addition to three battleships. Ferguson says one or more shipways will be added and the yard will operate night and day in 12 hour shifts. The yard, largest in America and among the world’s biggest, has built one merchant ship per month for 14 months but has halted merchant work to focus on government orders. Continued on page six.
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Newport News
Homer L. Ferguson
Eenaeee
Esrgugon
America
Fords Wanted for Exchange or Cash Offered
Neel Motor Co at 103 N Main St advertises Ford cars wanted for exchange or cash. Bell photo 78 appears as part of the notice.
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Neel Motor Co
N. Main St
Bell
Powerplass Arrives as Best Motor Ever Built Shown
Lydian Mokeyeles showcases the 1917 Powerplass model to visitors inviting inspection of what is billed as the best motor ever built by lp H. R. Wias.
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Lp H. R. Wias
Girls Wanted to Work on Sewing Machines
Help wanted advertisement from Hansbrough and Carter seeks learners paid while learning sewing machine work. Steady year round employment offered. Apply in person or mail coupon to Namie Address 3-16-16-6t.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Modern Woodmen Picnic Set in Middletown August
The Modern Woodmen of America Camp 12186 will hold its annual picnic in Middletown Virginia on August 18 the date being the third Saturday in August. Clerk E Wright signs the notice. Also sale ad for a lot on Washington Street by Jas P Reardon.
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Woodmen of America
Middletown
Co. E. Wright
Dying Man Claims No Justification For Shooting
In Roanoke Virginia Stockton Heth Jr states the fatal shot came from Charles E Vawter a Virginia Tech mathematics professor at Blacksburg His brother Lieut Clement Heth US Army reports the professor had no stated motive and refused to comment as the ante mortem examination proceeds with findings kept for the time.
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Blacksburg
Roanoke
Stockton Heth, Jr
Charles E. Vawter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Lieut
Clement Heth
United States Army
Heth
Vawter
Grain market closes with wheat near 1.98 and corn 1.17
Baltimore wholesale market closes with spot wheat quoted at 1.978 and corn at 1.17. Winchester dealers post 1.96 for wheat after market close as of this afternoon.
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Baltimore
Winchester
For Sale Dwelling No 132 North Washington Street
For sale a dwelling at 132 North Washington Street owned by Mrs Joseph Wright. Modern improvements include a new heating system. first class order and Lot 506 by 180 feet. Terms available by contacting the undersigned. call for inspection at the dwelling. A quick buyer bargain. Insurance Loans Real Estate. 16.1p 8t-eod.
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North
Washington Street
Joseph Wright
Baltimore and Ohio President Warns Against Impending Strike
Daniel Willard urges officers and employes to avoid a nationwide rail strike set for March 27 1917. He explains Adamson Act issues, arbitration offer, and the need for orderly resolution through the Supreme Court process without disrupting public welfare.
Government Action Expected To Halt Railway Strike
President Wilson leaves his sick bed to chair cabinet talks as the nation faces a looming railroad strike. Officials warn the strike could threaten preparedness and transportation, with both sides unmoved and government options limited. Leaders in New York and Washington urge swift action to avert disruption.
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Washington
Wilson
Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme Cour
W. B. Wilson
New York
Brotherhoods
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood Hatiway
Brotherhood
Watti Iy
Lee
Estate of David Leight Probate Seeks Equal Heir Share
David Leight who died in north Frederick county has his will admitted to probate in Frederick county circuit clerk's office. Mary E. Leight is to receive a nine acre tract of land absolutely while the remainder of realty and all personal property go to her for life. Upon her death the estate is to be sold and the proceeds divided equally among the children Annie M Stickley John M Leight Daniel Leight Oscar D Leight Amelia Allemony and William H Leight. W Z Adams named executor and bonded for 600. Will dated January 27 1915.
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David Leight
Frederick County
Mary E. Leight
Annie M. Stickley
John, M. Leight
Daniel Leight
Oscar DP. Light
Amelia “Allemony
William H. Leight
W. Z. Adams
Me Shamrocks This Year M Because of Cruel War
St Patrick’s Day will be celebrated by Irish in America but the Shamrock is missing due to U boat warfare. The piece laments ships from Ireland limited and records a wish to sink German submarines as a remedy. The note hints at continued discussion on page five.
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America
Erin
Ireland
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