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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
1
Countywide drive urged for third Liberty loan quota
Winchester and Frederick counties race to reach a $420000 goal with three days left. Dr. W. P. Smith urges early initial payments of 5 percent and reports solid canvassing as banks stay open Saturday night for bond subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc Bonds
Winchester
Three Million Man Army Proposed by Baker
Secretary of War Baker will ask Congress to authorize an army of 3,000,000 combatant troops and a total force around 6,000,000 with 1,500,000 auxiliaries and 500,000 emergency troops. The plan follows Wilson administration discussions and European front observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Congress
Washington
Capitol
Europe
Wilson
Pee
Mrs Janie Baker Returns From Manila aboard Colombia
A Pacific Mail Steamship Company message from San Francisco dated April 24 reports Mrs Janie Baker of Winchester among Colombia passengers arriving that day. She is the widow of W H Baker, late chocolate manufacturer and banker, and has spent about two years in Manila with Judge and Mrs Adams. Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
San Francisco
Colombia
Janie Baker
Winchester
Melting pots donation drives and local notices
Red Cross melting pots placed in Boyd’s Drug Store Asco Drug Store and Hotel Jack invite contributions of trinkets jewelry and tin foil. Bailey couple arrives in Battle Creek Mich for military posting. Lost gold trimmed fountain pen advertised for reward. Bond installment plan noted as alternative to cash payments. Bark peelers wanted by Glaize and Brother. Miss Julia Steele travels to Washington for a time with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Boyd’s
Asco Drug Store
Jack
Pope Benedicts Peace Feelers Point to Mediation Offer
The pope plans a peace feeler with a concrete mediation offer possibly aided by neutrals. Berlin reportedly welcomed the idea while Washington regard it as German propaganda and doubt any chance of success as Allied aims focus on victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Washington
Hag
Congress
Federal court tries bootleggers for Reed law violation
Deputy Marshal Utz brings Neville and Ritenour suspects to Harrisonburg for a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner D. O. Dechert. 92 quarts of liquor found. evidence to be introduced. Bootleggers previously tried in state courts. Also 1918 Independent candidates announce for Winchester City Council June 11 election led by J. Fred Goss H. M. McCormack Jo W. Rosenberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urday
Specht
Neville
Harrison Burg
W. M. Utz
United States
D. O. Dechert
Harrisonburg
Ritenour
Seed Potatoes Cow Peas and Soy Beans Ad
Transportation notice urges securing Maine Seed Potatoes Cow Peas and Soy Beans now with tested seed corn from Winchester Seed Co H. H. Baker Mer wed-sat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Winchester Seed Co
H. H. Baker
Mer
War Department lists 72 casualties abroad
Washington May 1 A War Department casualty list reports 72 names with eight killed in action three died of disease one accident victim five severely wounded 51 slightly wounded two lieutenants missing in action and one man died from other causes. A Wanted cook ad appears for 122 North Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Subscriptions To Loan Exceed Three Billion
Treasury reports subscriptions totaling 2.51 billion across twelve Federal Reserve districts with daily totals rising as initial 6 percent payments come in. Officials expect the 3.0 billion minimum to be surpassed, though only payments actually made count toward totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Liberty
Federal’ “Reserve
The
Treasury
Omps Buys Adams Home Place in Gainesboro District
Richard L. Omps purchased John Dean Adams farm on Apple Ridge near WhiteLiar in Gainesboro district. The 315 acre property includes an orchard and is regarded as desirable. Sale by W M Fultz for the Adams heirs with price $30,000. possession given at once. Omps serves as Winchester and Frederick county representative in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Omps
John Dean Adams
Gainesboro
Apple Ridge
White Iar
W. 4. Fultz
John Dean” ‘Adams
Hollie B. McCormac
W. Z. Adams
J. W. Adams
Omps
Winchester
Frederick County
Huns Unable To Come Back After Battle Pushs
London reports from the Flanders battlefront show German forces exhausted and defeated after Monday engagements southwest of Ypres. French thrusts in Locre improved positions while Picardy artillery duels raged near Amiens with British efforts extending lines at Hangard and Villers-Bretonneux. Critics warn of possible renewed German attacks, likely around Arras, as the war office notes ongoing Liberty Bond promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Flanders
Ypres
Geroi
Locre
War Office
Picardy
Amiens
Hangard
Villers-Bretonneux
Arras
Wanted Man For Ape Work At 605 South Main Ip
Classified notice seeks a man to perform apes work at the address 605 South Main Street in Ip. The item provides no salary or further instructions and appears in a brief local classifieds section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Main St
Runaway horse crashes into car near Cross Junction
In Cross Junction Virginia on May 1 a runaway horse dashed into the automobile carrying Mr J L Shanholtz and family returning from singing school. The horse owner driver Winton Kerns was thrown from the buggy as the animal ran free and collided with the car tearing up the radiator lamps and windshield. All occupants escaped with no serious injuries though they were shaken by the frightful incident.
Upright Pianos and Organs for Sale at Saal's Music Store
Saal's Music Store advertises splendid upright pianos cheap to quick buyers with cash or time terms and organs from $15 up. Also a good square piano offered. Mrs. Sarah Brooks visits son Mr. Harry Brooks in Washington while Mrs. Emma R. Fastham returns from a lengthy Washington visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saal’s
Sarah Brooks
Harry Brooks
Emma R. Fastham
Washington
Frost Bulletin Warns Heavy West Virginia Frost
Weather Bureau bulletin from Washington warns frost tonight, likely heavy in the western portion of Virginia with high frost in low-lying eastern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Weather Bureau
Washington
Virginia
Stormy Prussian Diet Debates Electoral Reform
May 1 report from Copenhagen describes a stormy Prussian Diet session as a Center party member urged delaying electoral reforms until after the war. Soldiers joined the debate, Liberal critics rejected delay, and cries of traitor rang out before the proposal’s rejection. Count von Hertling pushed for general suffrage amid turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Center Party
Herr Hofman
Count von Hertling
City and County Pledges Not Met
A local War Fund appeal for the Y M C A notes many pledges unpaid with partial payments on some. Virginia and Winchester county owe 1350 to reach the May 1 8 campaign clean up week. Rev W D Smith reports a Richmond contact urging immediate remittance to headquarters. Lost ad for a black hound Buck offers a $5 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Young Men’s Christian Association
W. D. Smith
T. M. Carrington
Richmond
Virginia
National War Council
Buck
John Dillis
Housekeepers Meet at Library to Discuss Home Economics
Residents of Winchester and Frederick County invited to Handley Library lecture hall at 8 p m Thursday May 2 for a meeting on government tested recipes and substitutions. Gertrude W Barton chairs the Committee on Home Economics and urges attendance by home makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Handley Library
Gertrude W. Barton
Rock required for Winchester to Opequon road project
State Highway Commissioner Coleman in Richmond and H F Byrd seek firms to supply 40 000 tons of rock. 6 000 tons at Winchester terminal and 6 000 tons at Opequon terminal. Parties able to furnish rock should communicate immediately. April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Opequon
Boyce Road
Winchester Terminal
Opequon Ter
Coleman
Richmond
H. F. Byrd
Major Purcell Is Fatally Kicked at Henry Farm
The renowned racing stallion Major Purcell owned by Mr. Robert M. Henry suffered a fractured leg after being kicked by another horse at the Henry farm south of town yesterday. The prized racer was shot today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Purcell
Robert M. Henry
Henry Farm
Mr. Henry
Constructional strides at special council session
The Highland Avenue repairs and sewer plan take priority as the council wraps up the 1918 budget and approves a new highway from Winchester to Boyce. A bacteriologist will test the sprinkler system, and the city moves to curb smoke nuisances while awaiting federal help. Senator Lupton opened the session with notes on the Winchester Washington highway project and a Byrd letter urging delay of a $2500 road appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Ave
Winchester
Boyce
United States
Lupton
Winchester‘Washington
Opequon Creek
Harry F. Byrd
The
Valley Turnpike Company
Byrd
Poll Tax Deadline Notice for 1927 Election
Voters must pay their 1927 poll tax on or before May 4th 1916 to be eligible for the November congressional election. The notice lists treasurers Robert Smith of Frederick County and M T Barr of Winchester City and references related tax obligations from 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 8. Smith
Prederick Co. Vm. T
Boy Severely Kicked By Colt Injures Albin Boy
Arthur Streit Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Streit of Albin, was kicked in the forehead by a colt, suffering a severe injury requiring several stitches. He was brought to the city for medical care, and his father's heavy clott cap possibly prevented a worse wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Streit
Albin
iHe
Ri way's 1918 Auction and Clearance Sale
Notice for an auction and clearance sale on April 30 1918 by C B Ri way offering daily sales at 7 30 p m until stock sold. Goods include meat products and other lines from General Moise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Riway
General Moise
Gtoc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ampaign
W. PD. Smith
Wire
Ray Liberty Bonds
W. H. Baker
Manila
RED Cross Melting Pot
Bailey
Alice Shryock
Battle Creek, Mich
Winchester Steam Laundry Office
Peope
Glaize
Brother
Julia Steele
Entente
Pope Benedict
Berlin
Federal Court
H. M. M’cormac, Jo, W. Rosenberger
Transportation
Pershing
Cook
Washington St
Wiré To the Star
R. Omps
ADAMS
J. L. Shanholtz and
Cross Junction
Frost
Tion
Benjamin Brown
Clarke County
Millwood
Camp Lee
Gertrude Logan
Kentucky
Y. MC. A. Work
Rock Wanted
Purcell
Winchester-Opequon
Ad of Winchester Seed Co
Boy
Colt
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