Berlin Reply To Washington On The Way
Berlin sends a formal reply to Washington as talks progress in a bid to reduce tensions. Officials insist the message maintains a constructive tone while signaling readiness to continue negotiations.
04 May 1916
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
1
Berlin sends a formal reply to Washington as talks progress in a bid to reduce tensions. Officials insist the message maintains a constructive tone while signaling readiness to continue negotiations.
Berlin reports expected Berlin reply to the American submarine ultimatum today with two clear options as Secretary Lansing warns of possible conditions. Washington notes no detail on the reply and cabinet action may hinge on whether demands are attached. Diplomatic relations could be broken if the note rejects the American stance.
The Chautauqua schedule features Dr. Lydia Allen DeVilbiss on child health and Dr. A E Turner on rebuilding towns, with Harpin Concert Party providing varied music. Dr Newell Dwight Hillis argues the European conflict stems from Germany’s coal and iron needs, tracing iron supplies and the era’s geopolitics.
At 8 pm the Baltimore wholesale markets quoted No 2 red wheat at 1.15 1/4 and corn at 86 cents, reflecting early evening price levels for grain trades.
Mr. O. D. Braithwaite of Cross Junction Virginia is spending a day or two in the city on business. Miss Mary K. Potter returned yesterday afternoon to Germantown Pennsylvania after visiting her sister Mrs. Alexander Barrie at the Tatters home on Amherst Street.
Paris May 4 The French war office says Dead Man's Hill positions are consolidated and night hand grenade fighting occurred near Avecourt on the Meuse. German west of the Meuse faces heavy assaults as French gains reclaim terrain lost to Berlin.
The Women's Civic League and Winchester street department designate May 8 to 13 as Clean-up and Paint-up Week. Citizens should clean properties avoid fire risks paint premises eliminate weeds and pest harborage and place rubbish in receptacles for collection to keep Winchester beautiful and healthy.
Day old thoroughbred chicks from the Cyphers Strain. S. C. W. Leghorns bred to say. Price ten cents each or nineteen dollars per hundred. Order soon as supply is limited and will be filled in rotation. E. C. Brumback, Middletown Virginia.
Irwin Arnold, a crew member for the ship fire company, lies in serious condition at his East Cork Street home after falling from a ladder in the engine house. Doctors report possible skull fracture and coughing blood, with limited consciousness and little improvement by late afternoon.
Apple trees in Frederick and neighboring counties are in full bloom with a week of display. Growers plan to spray for coddling moth next Monday or Tuesday after most bloom falls. Weather has been favorable and a freeze before May 10 could threaten, but a bumper crop seems likely.
Mr J. H. McCoy of Philadelphia arrived at Hotel Evans last evening. Mr CC App of Lynchburg is in town on business and registered at Hotel Jack. Miss Bowles Miss Robertson and Miss Mary S Robertson with Mr W A Bowles of Staunton Va motored and registered at Hotel Jack. Mr George Hallauer, a noted apple products manufacturer, is in town for business with his local plant and left for Webster New York.
Mrs Walter B Johnson departed yesterday afternoon for her western home after a stay with her aunt Mrs Walter E Barr on Fairmont avenue.
London reports intense feeling after the summary execution of Patrick Pearse and other Dublin uprising leaders. Court martials continue as Sir Roger Casement may face trial soon amid mass arrests across Southern Ireland. The total prisoners are estimated near 2000.
Mr and Mrs George N Herbert have spent four months with Mr and Mrs W H Sanford on South Market street and plan to pass the summer in Montgomery county Maryland with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charles W Beall at a country home near Rockville His health improved though he still uses crutches after a paralytic stroke about a year ago Mrs Herbert also benefited and they leave with many friends here.
Mr William C Hoover president of the Virginia Creamerymen s Association appoints Fred Driver of Waynesboro and J S Haldeman of Winchester as delegates to the National Dairy Council meeting in Washington on May 5 and 6. Mr Haldeman plans to depart tonight or tomorrow morning for Washington.
Mrs. Edward Giles formerly of this city and long resident of Washington underwent surgery yesterday for a complication of troubles. A message received last night reported she passed the ordeal fairly well and her relatives and friends hope for recovery. Mrs. Giles is the sister of Mr. John H. Seal, Sr. of West Cork Street.
No 119 Government ensilage yellow dent sweet and pop corn all varieties of cow peas and soy beans thoroughly recleaned and over 90 per cent germination offered by H. H. Baker at 46 East Piccadilly Street phone 356 seeking buyers in the local market.
Washington reports that about 600 men and women from Virginia Maryland West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania flocked to the office of Ralph D. Quinter federal referee in bankruptcy to attend the first creditors meeting for Home Reliable Furnishing Company. Walter C. English was named trustee with a $2500 bond. next meeting set for May 6 at Quinter's office.
The Confederate Monument committee has received fine design submissions and plans a visit from a renowned sculptor to Winchester. Fund-raising lags as only about $2,000 is in hand, much of it from distant friends. The committee estimates $2,000 more is needed to erect a fitting tribute to the cause and the dead.
Miss Meges of Washington visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Melvin Green at their West Piccadilly Street home.
Gaston Lamolle will hold sessions at 36 West Water Street Winchester every Tuesday and Wednesday in May and June, offering astrological readings to locals.
Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard is billed to perform at Boyce High School at 8 p m on May 5. The notice lists a school event in a local venue with a reading aimed at community entertainment and student participation.
Secretary Baker refused to release any part of the Scott Obregon report until presidential approval. General Scott plans another border conference with General Obregon and President Wilson is optimistic about progress.
Will McGraw, slayer of Jasper Allen, has been moved from his cell to a new jail. The old cell housed McGraw for over a month and previously Floyd and Claude Allen, related to the slain man, also occupied it. The McGraw case will be presented to the Hillsville grand jury in late May.
Bargain sale. A Fairbanks gasoline engine with magneto in good order offered for 50 dollars cash to clear space for other machinery. Also note a lost crochet handbag and Chautauqua ticket with reward. Contact Miss M Arts at 4126 3 Washington St.
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