Lusitania Sunk Off Kinsale Head Eight German Sub Attack
The Cunard liner Lusitania was sunk off Kinsale Head in the Irish Sea with 1310 aboard. All passengers were reported saved. The ship listed badly before going down as smaller craft hurried to aid but arrived too late. A Winchester resident aboard, Will Moffatt, was believed safe.
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Irish Sea
Will Moffatt
Winchester
New York
Liverpool
The
Star
London
Cunard
Kinsale Head
Canard Line
Lusitania
Land’s End
Lusitanis
Kinsale
Queenstown
Cork
Lusitania sails from New York amid war warnings
The Lusitania departed New York on May 1 with 1 810 passengers including A G Vanderbilt Charles Frohman and Elbert Hubbard officials warn travelers that ships in the British zone face destruction by German forces amid rising tensions in the Atlantic. Will Moffatt of Winchester sails seeking his father's funeral in Manchester as relatives await Liverpool arrival updates.
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Washington
Lusitanis
New York
Pasengers
A. G. Vanderbilt
Charles Frohman
Charles Keine
Elbert Hubbard
Will Moffatt
Win
Chester
Manchester
Eng
John Moffatt
Moffatt
Winchester
England
Mr. Moffatt
The
Star
Lusitania
Liverpool
Harry Moffatt
James Lewis Injured in Furniture Accident
James Lewis of South Kent street, a cabinetmaker associated with the Wig Wig antique furniture shop on North Kent street, was badly bruised when heavy furniture fell on him. He has returned to work but remains affected by the incident.
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James Lewis
South Kent Street
Notice of Sarah Zane Fire Co meeting tonight
Important meeting of the Sarah Zane Fire Co tonight at 8 o clock. Roy Potts secretary directs attendance. Also advertisement for a children's special sale at The Leader this week.
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Sarah Zane Fire. Co
Roy Potts
Bowen and Dupuy Return From Winter Visits
Mr. George A. Bowen of Brentwood returns from a winter in Summerville and appears in fine health. Miss Nan L. Dupuy returns to Winchester from New York City where she was a guest of friends for several weeks and stays at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs J B Beverley Jr.
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George A. Bowen
Brentwood
Summerville
BE A
Clarke
Nan L. Dupuy
Winchester
New York City
J. B. Beverley, Jr
Seed Corn Varieties from Field White and Yellow Types
Seed listing notes field, white, yellow and ensilage corn varieties including Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn from AL & BAKER at 17 Court.
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Stowell’s
AL & Baker
Joseph D. Clark Loses His Home to Fire
Joseph D. Clark of Ganetown lost his home and contents to a blaze discovered mid afternoon Wednesday. He was away in Martinsburg and Mrs. Clark visited a neighbor when neighbors rushed to help but the house burned completely. Insurance covered part of the loss, but it was not enough to replace the damage.
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Joseph D. Clark
Ganetown
Haddox Chicken Brooder Burned In False Alarm
About 1.30 this morning fire destroyed over thirty young chickens and a brooder near George W Haddox residence. A false alarm prompted fire units to respond to a non existent livery stable fire at North Kent street and delayed real response to the Haddox blaze. Police investigate the misleading call as volunteers risked dangerous rescues and fatigue.
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George W. Haddox
Nistorig
Old Senseney
Haddox
Neville
W. A
Shug
Evans
Ther
Kaiser Warns Italy Against War As Italy Moves to Mobilize
Rome reports Italy suspends 40 passenger trains on the main line to speed troops and munitions to bases. Berlin warns Italy through Prince Von Buelow that Austria and Germany stand as allies, with Britain’s troops in the west deemed useless and Russians to be driven from Gallipoli within a fortnight. The Italian government tightens war preparations with concentrated armies and a ready fleet under Duke D Abiuzzi. Royal decree allows suspension of telegraph and telephone service without notice. Public anxiety grows as cabinet declarations loom and Braschi palace crowds await news.
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Sire
Rome
Italian Railway Administration
Berlin
Kaiser
Italy
Prince von Buelow
Austria
Germany
Galleia
D’abruzzi
Bled
Braschi Palace
Death Calls Mrs George W Beahm of Rappahannock County
Frank Beahm of Massanetta Springs receives notice of the death of his mother Mrs George W Beahm aged 85 from Rappahannock County. She leaves a husband eight decades long married 68 years since September 15 1914. Survived by 14 of 15 children 60 of 72 grandchildren and 12 of 36 great grandchildren. Cooking with R M Swimley steel ranges advertised.
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Frank Beahm
Massanetta Springs
George W. Beahm
Rappahannock County
Beahm
Southern Bishops Are In Session
Fourteen bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met in St Louis Missouri to plan conference appointments for the coming year. A committee including Bishops R B Hoss Collins Denny and J Atkins will arrange assignments subject to revision at an open meeting of all bishops.
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Allo
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Board of Bishops
St. Louis
RB. &. Hoss
Collins Denny
J. Atkins
Friendship Fire Co to Attend Funeral for Winston Spillman
All members are asked to meet at Engine House Saturday evening at 2 30 to attend the funeral of the late Brother Winston Spillman. W C Perry Acting Captain Fred Forney Secretary.
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Friendship Fire Co
Engine House
Winston Spillman
W. C. Perry
Fred, Forney
6 Passenger Overland Touring Car For Quick Sale
Six passenger Overland touring car offered for quick sale at $375. Advert indicates contact with W. E. for details.
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W. E
Big School Fair Promises Countywide Interest in Winchester
One week from today the John Kerr Public School hosts a six department fair with student handiwork on display. Over three hundred dollars in prizes will be awarded by merchants and supporters. The catalogue has been distributed to teachers as pupils prepare for the event.
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Winchester
John Kerr Public School
New Asphalt Binder Work On Valley Pike Progressing
Mr. H. F. Byrd president of the Valley Turnpike Company travels to Staunton to inspect the asphalt binder application underway on the Valley Pike. Three large motor trucks spread the material and the entire road will be re treated to handle heavy summer traffic.
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H. F. Byrd
The
Valley Turnpike Company
Staunton
Foot and Mouth Disease Eradicated in Virginia
Virginia completes removal of foot and mouth disease in cattle with total state costs of 12759.32 dollars, shared indemnities with the federal government, and no current cases. Outlays cover veterinary services, quarantines, trench burial at Miller Farm, and payments to condemned livestock buyers. last case reported over a month ago in the Valley region.
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Virginia
Pennsylvania
Illinois
J. G. Ferneyhough
Valley of
State Live Stock Sanitary Board
Miller Farm
Richmond
Miller Bros
Carson Live Stock Co
M. L. Miller
Opequon
John M. Larrick
Chambers
Ana
Dosnt Soper
Ee. L. Campbell
Winchester
Zone of War Reports Flesh Out Galician Advances
Tarnow in Galicia has been captured by Austro German forces. Vienna Berlin dispatches say Russians are routed and retreating from the Carpathians. Berlin says Germany plans to attack Libau with Hindenburg in command. Petrograd notes engagement with German torpedo boats near Libau. Tokyo announces a Chinese ultimatum due by May 9. British and French operations on Gallipoli proceed. British trenches at Hill 60 near Ypres recaptured parts. An auction notice and local ads follow with prices and shopping details.
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Tarnow
Galicia
Austrian War Office
Vienna
Berlin
Carpathians
Libau
Baltic Sea
Field Mashall von Hindenburg
Petrograd
Tokio
China
Japan
German War Office
Billy Wood
Ypres
British War Office
Constantinople
Gallipoli
War Office
Arriburnu
Sed
Paris
Neuve Chapelle
Bixschoote
Canter brothers die in chair for Mrs. Maude Wilson murder
Abingdon Virginia May 7 1927 Luther Canter 26 was sentenced to death for murdering Mrs Maude Wilson wife of farmer James R Wilden. Brother James Cater 20 was tried next and pleaded innocence while Luther confessed taking all blame. Court security pinned down violent threats as the case drew to a close.
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Luther Canter
Maude Wilson
James R. Wilden
Roanoke
Preston W. Campbell
Campbell
Crisis Over Demands Averted Japan China Peace Talks
Peking reports China yields on key demands to avert war with Japan as negotiations continue. British steamer Centurion sunk by German submarine. crew saved. Turkish forces claim gains on Gallipoli as German shells pound Ypres in intensifying fighting.
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The
Star
London
Centurion
Charente Steamship Company
Liverpool
Peking
China
Japan
Anese
Charley Rouss Fire Company Meeting Notices
Notice to firemen: regular monthly meeting at 8 o clock this Friday evening. Members urged to attend. Also a Sock Social and Musicale to be held in the Catholic Church Sunday School on May 7th.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
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Splendid Cunard Line
Great Britain
British Isles
Washington, D. C
Canard Steamship Company
Geo. W. Haddox
Army
Navy
R. M. Swimley
Automobile Bargain
Strasburg
Wadesville
Valley Pike
N. Main St
San Mano
Windsor Chocollate Co
Philadelphia
Ramacciotti
Bailey’s
Thry
Calvin
Britt
Mount
Pale
James
Abingdon
Court House
Yuan Shi Kai
Gallipoli Peninsula
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