04 May 1918
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
1
The Third Liberty Loan drive nears its goal with pledges heading toward five billion dollars. Officials report funds already over top, signaling strong public support and imminent milestone achievement.
Subscriptions to the third Liberty loan totaled 3 006 888 900 dollars, surpassing the minimum quota and aiming for the 5 billion maximum. Virginia Maryland Vermont and North Carolina led, with New York also increasing as banks stayed open to meet late demand. Foreign born Chicago district residents and German exports backed heavy buying, while the President's slogan and 50 bone offer spurred late investors.
A seven-member delegation of five ministers and two laymen will visit Reeples churches tomorrow in Ben Bridge Rock Enon Springs and Ebenezer in that order. They will present the emergency drive of the men and millions movement which has raised $10,000 across ten district churches. Each speaker is limited to 48 minutes.
The Third Troop of Boy Scouts of Powerie Winchester received a silk Italian flag through Messrs Marchi and Rammaciotti, to be displayed with Stars and Stripes in public parades. Jolliffe said the flag honors Italian soldiers and will be carried in troop events.
London reports that in southern Ireland plans exist to evade conscription. The Daily Sketch charges hoarding money and says women are making warm garments for men who may be outlawed.
The alien property custodian took over over 3,000 shares of H. Koppers Company stock held by Heinrich Koppers a former German minister of munitions. Koppers salary as consulting engineer was $10,000 and will be redirected into Liberty bonds while other enemy owned stock is to be sold to American citizens.
Stephens City Va May 4 a long forgotten fresh air boy from Baltimore wrote to the Schenck family saying he serves in the U S Navy. He learned through Holmes Weaver of Liverpool that the family remains here and Weaver now works with the Y M C A.
Mr Samuel H Baker of Winchester has been in Camp Grant Rockford Ill and is now transferred to Camp Lee Petersburg Va to take a course preliminary to promotion He serves in the Thirty second Engineers.
The fifteenth and final Liberty loan rally in Frederick County was held in Gore. A large crowd heard Mrs. H D Fuller and S L Lupton appeal to patriotism. Subscriptions totaled 9400 dollars, with Winchester Boy Scouts aiding and supplying music and hospitality.
Washington May 4. A casualty list of 84 names released by the War Department shows only two men killed in action. Five died of wounds, eight died of disease, one drowned, and four were accident victims. One man is listed as missing in action, 14 severely wounded, and 50 slightly wounded.
Paris reports a successful French air strike silencing another long range German gun that had bombarded the city from the St Gobain forest area for the past month. Officials say Germany used three super guns in that forest with one already blown up previously by French aviators.
Mr C M Hodgson spoke at the Sarah Zane Fire Company appealing for subscriptions to the third Liberty bond issue, with Rev George W Stover also addressing the cause. Subscriptions totaled about 1000 dollars from firemen and others. Hodgson spoke again at the Winchester Nest of Owls meeting boosting subscriptions to about 2000 dollars.
A reader notes Taft’s stance “Why we are in the war” and frames the United States’ entry as a duty to defend rights from invasion. The piece contrasts Taft’s view with Wilson’s policy and argues the nation fights for independence and world freedom, with a segue to British women workers in patriotic efforts. Continuation promised on page four.
Miss Emma Howard Wight of Middletown who has worked for the thrift stamp campaign in Virginia will tour Winchester and Frederick County schools. She will speak four minutes on war savings stamps at the Empire Theater in Winchester on Monday evening May 6. She then addresses John Kerr Public School at 10 AM Tuesday May 7 and Stephens City High School Thursday May 9 during a patriotic program.
Winchester Seed Co announces cow peas, soy beans, beans and seed corn for sale with buy now, pay after inspection option. contact HH Baker for Saturday to Wednesday pickup times and availability.
Prominent residents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pannett suffered injuries when their horse-drawn buggy ran away on Fairmont and Peyton streets. A loose wire struck the horse with each wheel rotation, causing it to bolt and crash into a telephone pole. Eggs and cream spilled as the buggy remained intact. Mrs. Pannett sprained her ankle. both were hurt.
Winchester banks stay open tonight until about 9 00 pm with the city near its Liberty loan quota. Boy Scouts and bond solicitors patrol the city seeking last minute subscriptions and pledges while bankers may extend hours for final purchases. Subscriptions require a 5 percent initial payment.
Black hound with white neck spot answers to Buck. Reward offered by John Dillis. Contact 30 LP 5R.
Members of the Charley Rouss Fire Company rehearse for an upcoming minstrel show at Empire Theater Friday evening May 10. The cast includes the successful prior performers plus new talent and features popular songs by Mr Marcellus Anderson.
April 20 1918 advertises C E Ridgeway’s daily auction and clearance sale of General Mase stock. Sale begins at 7 30 p m and runs until all stock is sold with goods of many kinds offered.
The State Highway Commissioner seeks 10 000 tons of rock for the Winchester to Opequon road. Five thousand tons are needed at Winchester terminal and 5 000 tons at Opequon terminal. Parties able to supply should contact State Highway Commissioner Coleman in Richmond or H F.
The Department of Justice will investigate the aircraft situation, administration circles say. The President has reviewed the matter with Senator Thomas and expects production to rise, with no criminal evidence anticipated. Aircraft output reportedly reached 80 machines in a single day.
Commercial and Savings Bank appeals to the public for continued support after a strong response to the Third Liberty Loan. The bank remains open tonight for further subscriptions, urging any remaining potential subscribers to come in at once as thanked by John I. Sloat, cashier.
Washington May 4 profiteers are classified with traitors and the death penalty is prescribed in a bill by Representative Emerson of Ohio. The measure would impose life imprisonment or death by presidential discretion for convicted profiteers and also death for destroying arms or munitions in plants under manufacture.
Offices will be open Saturday May 4 until 9 p m to receive poll taxes. Last day to pay to vote in November election.
Thomas A. Brown 71 long illness Berkeley county farmer died at home in Martinsburg yesterday. A native of Frederick county he was a son of the late Andrew Brown. He leaves a widow and seven children.
All members urged to meet at Engine House Sunday at 7 30 P M to attend our annual sermon at U B Church Roy Potts Captain Bark Peelers Wanted Glaize and Brother mon wed sat
No services at Christ Church due to the absence of Rev Dr William D Smith. Sunday school remains at 9 45. Independent ward candidates announce for City Council election June 11 1918. Lost checks and items offered reward for return.
London reports heavy German bombardment between Locre and south of Ypres with renewed activity in Nieppe Forest and Metteran. Paris notes night bombardments on the Picardy front with French raids near the Oise sector and prisoner captures. Paris cites Matin on German losses at 400000 and reserves at 6000, suggesting at most one more large offensive possible.
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