War talk as Germany sinks ships stirs American fury
Washington reports that Capt. L. P. Borum and eight Memphis crewmen may be prisoners or rescued by a friendly craft after the City of Memphis is sunk. President Wilson weighs war options, while Berlin’s actions provoke a nationwide demand for a swift U.S. response.
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Star
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L. P. Borum
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Queenstown
State Department
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Congress
White House
London
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New York
Made-In- Baltimore Socks Surprise Belgian Soldier
A Baltimore nurse received a letter from an Indianapolis society maiden with a Belgian soldier's reaction to socks she knitted. The Belgian praised some socks as hammocks and others as unusual uses, while noting the knitters' effort to aid Belgians. The tale reflects wartime relief by Indiana maidens.
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Baltimore
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Allies Capture 1000 Square Miles Of German Territory
London dateline reports the entente victory on the Somme front is complete with Bapaume Peronne Nesle and Chaulnes in Allied hands. British and French forces have taken about 1 000 square miles of ground between Arras and the Aisne since July 1 1916 with gains up to 16 miles in places. Berlin admits retirements along the Somme front and German attacks capture French trenches near Verdun with eight French officers and 485 men taken prisoner.
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Somme
France
Bapaume
Peronne
Nesle
Chaulnes
Arras
Aisne
Berlin
German War Office
Verdun
Girls Wanted to Work on Sewing Machines
Help wanted advertisement for sewing machine workers. Learners paid while learning with steady year round work. Apply to Hansbrough & Carter or mail coupon with name and address. Located in local notice.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Submarine Chaser Contracts Opened for 200 Vessels
Secretary Daniels will open bids tomorrow for the construction of about two hundred submarine chasers to be used for coast defense service.
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the Star
Wiashington
Daniels
Navy Department
Coast Defense Service
Hat showing by Miss Kremer this Friday and Saturday
Miss Kremer announces a showing of hats and all new millinery on Friday and Saturday. The event lists March 28 and 24 for the dates and invites patrons to view the latest styles.
Prices Paid Today In Grain Markets
At the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat reached 2.04 and corn 1.19. Winchester dealers offered 2 for wheat after the close. J. E. Barnett announces a cleanup sale on March 22 at 4 2 miles north of Berryville.
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Baltimore
Winchester
J. E. Barnett
Berryville
Briscoe C Shull Leading Citizen Dies After Illness
Briscoe C. Shull a leading citizen died at his South Washington street home from Brights disease after a brief illness. He served in Rosser's Brigade cavalry during the Civil War and held various county offices. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 pm from his residence with Rev W R Alexander officiating.
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Briscoe C. Shull
Washington Street
Bright
Mr. Shull
W. R. Alexander
the Baptist Church
Sulphur for Spraying Sold at T. J. Cooper and Sons
Car load of sulphur for spraying was just received at the T. J. Cooper and Sons wholesale building on East Piccadilly Street.
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T. J. Cooper and Sons
East
Piccadilly St
Sagua Is Reported Safe After Distress Off Barnegat
The Atlantic Fruit Company steamer Sagua, previously in distress near Barnegat New Jersey, is now safe with the revenue cutter Seneca standing by. The ship struck something in the dark and began to fill. the crew abandoned to lifeboats and were rescued by Ward liner Mexico and Morgan liner Comus. The Seneca will tow the steamer into port.
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Atlantic Fruit Company
Barnegat
N. J
United States Revenue
Seneca
Ward
Mexico
Morgan
Comusg
Modern Woodmen Camp 12186 Picnic Set for Middletown
The Modern Woodmen of America Camp 12186 will hold its annual picnic in Middletown, Virginia, on August 18. The notice cites the August date as the 34th Saturday and is signed by Clerk C. E. Wright. The text also references a church guild program in Middletown for March 20 with a sale of needlework ice cream and candies.
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Woodmen of America
Middletown
C. E. Wright
Market
Russia vows war until end as new government forms
Petrograd reports a united Russia will wage war with the Allies and reject any separate peace. Foreign Minister Miliukov's message to diplomats crowns the new government. Royal arms removed and imperial imagery destroyed as Grand Duke Alexis battles measles. Czar Nicholas retreats to Crimea estates with his family expected to join.
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Europe
Alexis
Nicholas
Litadia
Crimea
Fords Wanted In Exchange Or Cash at Neel Motor Co
Miss Ruth M. Frye visits Kernstown. Barnett's sale offers heavy draft horses hogs and household goods. Chautauqua at Empire Theatre April 16 to 21. New spring coats and suits advertised. notes on sales of brood mares and well bred steers at Barnett's sale March 22. Colored Ko County meeting at Odd Fellows Hall tonight. Read Moling and Seal ad on fifth page.
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Barnett
Berryville
Supreme Court Upholds Adamson Eight-Hour Law
The Supreme Court ruled the Adamson eight-hour law constitutional, affirming a federal mandate to pay enginemen firemen and teammen eight hours for eight hours of work. The ruling came as Congress rushed the measure to avert a nationwide railroad strike and set January 1 as the start date for the eight-hour basis of pay.
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Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Mary Mennifield Pleads Guilty in Prohibition Case
In Corporation Court Mary Mennifield pleaded guilty to one prohibition count. A jury found her guilty on that count and she received 30 days in jail plus a $50 fine and costs totaling about 70 dollars, later suspended for six months with reporting duties. Her niece, who helped fund the purchase, had been cited for disorderly conduct, and the case ties to a broader liquor prohibition enforcement in this court. A related defendant, Haferstown Mer, also faced penalties in the same matter. A Piggioire Chautauqua event runs April 16 to 21 with season passes available.
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Whiting
Mengnnfield
Mary Mannifield
Haferstown Mery
Express Company
the Hauot
Pattern Hate and Novelties Wednesday and Thursday
Announcement lists Grove Bros sale event on Wednesday and Thursday for ladies with invitation. Mentions safety on Washington Street near Terme and Joe P Reardon with a cryptic 3 4-Ip-6 reference.
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Grove Bros
Saf Yat
Woashington St Terme
Joe P. Reardon
Rail Labor Agreement Ends Dispute and Sets Overtime
March 19 report notes a settlement among railroad principals and four brotherhood chiefs and the executive manager. Under the pact, railroads will pay workers time and one eighth for overtime labor, with the Supreme Court decision not affecting the agreement.
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Four Brotherhoods
Supreme Court
Railway managers authorize mediation to avert strike
The conference committee of railroad managers authorized President Wilson's mediators to arrange with the brotherhoods to call off the threatened strike. The formal letter signed by Elisha Lees, chairman, transmitted the authorization.
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New York
Ratlronad
Wilson
Elisha Lees
Railroads Recover as Strike Ends and Embargoes Lift
The threatened railroad boycott ends as the Adamson case is upheld by the Supreme Court. Embargoes are lifted and employes return to work with their old positions. Reports say few freight trains moved on Sunday amid confusion, but service is gradually normalizing in Winchester and surrounding areas.
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Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Gufer
Baliliare and Ghia — Railroad van Thead
Winchester
Washington
Ular
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