Germans Launch Massive Offensive On Western Front
A German drive against British lines in France rages with heavy artillery and gas shells. Reports from London Amsterdam and Copenhagen describe massed infantry assaults aimed at the Scarpe to Oise sector as Haig warns a renewal is imminent and German leaders direct operations personally.
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Germany
England
Haig
London
France
Sensee
Arras
Oise
St. Quentin
War Office
Amsterdam
Gearpe River
Vendenhueil
Prince Rupprecht
von Hindenburg
von Ladendorf
Lagnicourt
Gauche Wood
Gouzeaucourt
Laganicourt
Gaucheu Wood
Gonnelien
City adopts five cent water rate for large consumers
The Common Council in special session approved a 5 cent per 1000 gallons rate for large water users, rejecting a 3.5 cent alternative. No change to domestic rates, with plans to meter large users at stables and soda fountains to curb waste.
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Council
Cooper
Messrs. Cooper
Glaize
Messré
For Rent: Furniture and Undertaking Establishment Site
Advertisement notes a long time furniture and undertaking location in Charles Town West Virginia operated by the Moore Insurance and Realty Co. The line references a 19-19-51 date style, indicating historical listing details for rental of the site used for both furniture and undertaking purposes for over fifty years.
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Moore Insurance & Realty Co
Charles Town
W. Va
Eleven Pelished on U. S. Vessel
Washington March 22 The names of seven more crewmen of the destroyer Manley killed in last Tuesday s collision with a British warship were added to the death list bringing the total to 11 Relatives are being notified and the Navy Department will release the names No details of the collision are known and the vessel has not yet made port
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Washington
Manley
Navy Department
For Rent Nine-Room House Near Main Street
Classified brief selling a nine room house with bath and electric lights. Advertisement by M. M. Lynch, Attorney. Also a special Saturday deal on toothpaste and toothbrush priced 81 cents at Asco Drug Store, 189 North Main Street.
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Bath
M. M. Lynch
Asco Drug Store
N. Main St
Castle Hall
Germans Press Kherson Advance Toward Perekop
German forces that seized Kherson in Ukraine push toward Perekop, a wire report from Copenhagen states. The day’s dispatch notes continued movement of troops across the region, signaling a widening offensive in the area.
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Copenhagen
Kherson
Perekop
Germany warns Holland amid loan term pressure
March 22. Germany escalates coercive measures against Holland and threatens war, according to Amsterdam reports quoting a Dutch news agency. Berlin is said to be ruffled by The Netherlands' stance toward England and the United States in the shipping controversy.
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London
Germany
Holland
Amsterdam
Farmers urged to sell wheat before May first
An urgent state appeal urges Frederick county and Winchester farmers to market all wheat held beyond necessary seed reserves by May first. The goal is to satisfy allied needs and prevent government commandeering, with Wheat prices fixed and grain routed through the Food Administration Grain Corporation if local buyers cannot absorb it.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Messrs
Leslie D. Kline
Shirley Carter
Col
EB. B. White
Virginia
Food Administration Grain Corporation
B. White
Federal Good
Friendship Fire Company to buy LaFrance fire truck
The Friendship Fire Company voted to purchase an American La France fire truck at 9400 dollars after a Baltimore demonstration. The committee praised the model as durable with modern devices and 1010 gallon per minute rotary pumps. Delivery to Winchester is expected within six months, and debt will be incurred to fund the purchase.
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Friendship Fire Company
la France
la France Fire Engine Company
Bintira
Eee Pe Santos
Uaanens
la France Company
Beautiful Suburban House for Sale with Orchard
For sale today a 60 year old home with outbuildings and a fine 10 acre orchard. Located a half mile from Court House on a lime stone land along a good pike in Winchester Virginia. Agents W L Fultz Real Estate urges swift action. Also lime sulphur solution advertised from Solenberger & Co in Missouri.
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Court House
W. L. Fultz
Winchester
Chamber Of Commerce Session At Elks Building Tonight
One of the chamber’s most important meetings will be held at 8 o clock this evening in the Elks building. All members are urged to attend as three vital topics will be discussed and a new secretary to replace J M McCarthy will be chosen.
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Chamber of Commerce
Elks
Jeant
Clity
Funeral of J. Thurman Whitlock Held at Home
The funeral for J Thurman Whitlock, son of Dr and Mrs J L Whitlock, was held at 4 pm from the parental residence. Rev F M Richardson led services at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South with hymns sung by friends. burial followed at Mount Hebron. Survived by parents and two sisters, Mrs Wilmore Sherrick of Richmond and Madeline Whitlock.
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J. Thurman ‘Whitlock
J. L. Whitlock
F. M. Richardson
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Mount Hebron
Mesars
Wiliam Schneider
Ralph Rosenberger
Edwin Snider
Bryan Breckenridge
Harry Copenhauer
Ralph Pansier
R. Frank Barr
L. Marshall Baker
Howard Taylor
George Good
Wilmer Shryock
Whitlock
Mra
Wilmore ‘Sherrick
Richmond, Va
Madeline Whitlock
Spring Millinery Opens Friday and Saturday
The Leader notes the opening of a spring millinery event on Friday and Saturday March 22 and 23 inviting ladies to view the Has ter display at the shop.
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Mar
Quarterly Meeting At U. B. Church
The Winchester United Brethren Church holds its second quarterly conference in Braddock Street Church on Saturday March 23 at 7:30 PM, presided by Rev. A. Hammack. Official members urged to attend and submit reports. Sunday school meets at 9:46 AM with preaching at 11 AM. Young people's meeting at 7 PM and evening service at 7:45 PM. Pastor George W. Stover.
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Winchester
Young People
A. S. Hammack
D. D. George W. Stovdr
Notice of Toll Renewal Dates for Northwestern Turnpike
The Board of Managers announces toll collection for the year April 1 1918 to March 31 1919 at Gate No 42 Winchester on March 28 and 29 and at Gate No 2 Gore on March 30. Patrons wishing to renew tolls should apply on these dates as no other days will be named.
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Northwestern
Winchester
Gore
Board OF Managers
Box Social Planned After Storm Postponement
The box social postponed from March 14 due to a storm will be held March 26 at 7 30 PM at Valley School on Martinsburg Pike. Several speakers will address Our War Problems with the public invited.
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Martinsburg Pike
Milwaukee Faces Military Zone Talk in Wisconsin Purge
Wisconsin loyalists push to declare Milwaukee a military zone as a war measure with federal espionage action against Mayor Hohn. The Next of Kin group plans aggressive action to suppress disloyalty, while Washington weighs steps and Justice Department orders aid to prevent disorder. The Milwaukee clash ties to national political battles as Davies, Lenroot, and Berger fight for control.
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Wisconsin
Next of Kin
Milwaukee
Washington
Secret Service
Wheeler P. Bloodgood
Milwaukee County Co Defense
Milwakee
France
Mayer Hohn
Victor J
Lenroot
Davies
Berger
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Nak Neeee Fees
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Water Committee
U. S
Wire
Wire To the Star
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Food Administration
Otte
Ann White
Messrs. W. LB. Fultz
William MacMillan
Louis Grim
Baltimore
Star
MO. S. Solenberger & CO
Tion
J. M. McCarthy
Ku Klux Klan
J.T. Whitlock
Leader
U. B. Church
BOX Social
Hohn
Milwaukie
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