End of watchful waiting in Mexico in sight
Washington May 10 belives the end of watchful waiting in Mexico is in sight. Officials expect the Carranza break and plan for 13 000 coast artillerymen to move to the border with more National Guard called up. Pershing deepens protection as talks with Obregon continue.
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Mexico
Carranza
Obregon i
Washington
Scott
Obregon
San Antonio
National Guard
General Pershing
Pershing
Glenn Springs
Felix Diaz
General Scott
EL Paso
Uncle Sam
General Obregon
United States
Scrupulous Execution of Altered Policy Touted by Lansing
The note sent by cable to Ambassador Gerard in Berlin by Secretary Lansing states the May 4 1916 German note is carefully considered and aims to confine submarine warfare to belligerent forces. It says the US will rely on scrupulous execution of Germanys altered policy to remove the principal danger to good relations between the two nations, continued on page two.
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United States
Gerard
Berlin
Lansing
Ito
Baltimore Grain Markets Close with Wheat and Corn Quotes
At 8 o'clock this afternoon Baltimore wholesale markets quoted No 2 red wheat at 1.18 14 and corn at 86.
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Baltimore
Special Sale Panamas Reduced Friday May 12
Ip. May sales highlight Panama hats at discounted prices. M. Alice Newcome promotes the event. Grove Brothers advertise a school fair with viewing opportunities. A misread line hints at a picture perhaps.
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Panamas
Alice Newcome
Grove Brothers
Cymric torpedoed off Ireland with loss of life
The White Star freighter Cymric was torpedoed 138 miles west of Ireland with four crew killed and one drowned. One hundred five crew saved, some badly wounded. The attack reportedly came without warning and the ship was not armed. Consul Frost said no Americans aboard. five British lives lost. Weather rough, boats used from 1.30 to 9 p m. Cymric sank at 3 am Tuesday.
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Star
London
Atlantic
White Star
Cymric
Ireland
Beadwell
White Star Line
Consul Frost
Washington
Lansing
Queenstown
House Rejects Senate Army Proposals in Military Measure
The House voted 221 to 142 against the Senate plan to raise the standing army to 260000. It also rejected the volunteer army proposal by 251 to 109, after Military Affairs Chairman James Hay reported a conference deadlock on key points.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
House
James Hay
Military Affairs Committee
Bowers Elected in West Virginia Second District
A Martinsburg report cites unofficial returns showing George M. Bowers a former U.S. Fish Commissioner defeating Sam V. Woods by about 600 votes. Bowers, a Republican, had Roosevelt's endorsement and the district had Democrat representation since spring 1911. The election was held yesterday and drew wide interest due to the Roosevelt endorsement.
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West Virginia
George M. Bowers
Martinsburg
United States Fish Commissioner
Sam V. Woods
Barbour County
Bowers
Roosevelt
United States Safety First Train In Winchester Exhibits
The safety first special train from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad visited Winchester Maryland with 12 cars on display. Officials reported 4 750 attendees during the day as schools and municipal bodies toured exhibits showing government humanitarian work and wartime implements. The event aimed to show Americans what the government does for its people and how citizens can participate in the effort.
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Winghes
Hagerstown
United States
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Standard Barrel Law Published for Winchester Area
The new standard barrel act fixes the size for fruits vegetables and other dry commodities except cranberries. The law aims to guide barrel makers growers and apple buyers in the Winchester section. Also noted is a lost auto license D 227 with a reward offered for its return to M. R. Strode.
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United States Congress
Winchester
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
M. R. Strode
Seed Corn and Cow Peas Offered by H. H. Baker
Seed corn and cow peas offered including No. 119 Government Ensilage, Yellow Dent sweet and pop corn, all cow pea varieties, and soy beans. Thoroughly recleaned with over 90 percent germination. Contact H. H. Baker at 46 E. Piccadilly St phone 356.
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H. H. Baker
E. Piccadilly St
Germany Admits Attacking the Sussex Steamer
Washington May 10 The German admission of responsibility for the Sussex attack pleases US officials who say it may settle questions of indemnity for injured or bereaved Americans. Ambassador von Bernstorff will likely discuss the note with the State Department while the Vatican and King Alfonso urge peace talks.
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Washington
Germany
Sussex
United States
von Bernstorff
State Department
Half of French Fighting Strength at Verdun Revealed
Paris reports ATO pauses after a week of bloody infan try assaults while feeble actions occur in the Avecourt forest and south of Fort Douaumont. Berlin cites Major Moraht noting France holds half its forces at Verdun and German heavy artillery drives to victory. Overseas News Agency adds France cannot match German ammo supply or artillery power.
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Ato
Verdun
French War Office
Avecourt Forest
Fort Douaumont
Meuse
Oise
Aigne
Moulin
France
Berlin
Moraht
Germany
Manager Field Discovers Waste in City's Water
City manager Arthur M. Field reports to Robert N. Gray on Winchester water use after peaking concerns about excess consumption and leaking hydrants. Winchester pumps over 1,200,000 gallons daily.
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Manager Field
Robert N. Gray
Arthur M. Field
Winchester
Lynch Elected President of Winchester Bar Association
The Winchester Bar Association met at Commonwealth Attorney T Russell Cather's office. Maurice M Lynch was unanimously chosen president and T Russell Cather secretary and treasurer as the association expands its library and member base.
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Commonwealth
T. Russell Cather
Maurice M. Lynch
Mrs. Sarah C. Cooper Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Sarah C. Cooper 66 wife of James H. Cooper died at 9 30 last night at her son J Ollie Coopers home 536 North Kent street after a lingering illness from a complication of diseases She was born in Shenandoah county and lived much of her life in Winchester Survived by her husband three sons and two sisters Funeral services will be held at the United Brethren Church at 3 o clock Thursday with Rev George W Stover in charge and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery family plot
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Sarah C. Cooper
James H. Cooper
J. Ollie Cooper
North Kent Street
Winchester
Charles S. and
Herbert
Harrisburg
Robert Brown
Millwood
Clarke County
Robert McDonald
Wheatfield
Shenandoah County
United Brethren Church
George W. Stover
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Mass Convention for Frederick Democrats May 15
A mass convention will be held on Saturday May 15 at noon by the Democrats of Frederick County to elect delegates to the Roanoke convention. All Democrats are urged to attend.
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Frederick County
Roanoke
ATI
Winchester Considered Site for Virginia Militia Encampment
A telegram from Adjutant General W W Sale requests whether Winchester can host 3000 to 4000 militiamen for a brigade encampment. Captain Conrad and local officials discuss Equity Grounds as a suitable site with water and lighting, awaiting City Council action tonight to notify General Sale. If approved, the camp could last up to ten days for all at once or up to 23 days if by regiments, possibly in July or August.
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Winchester
W.W. W. Sale
Richmond
Virginia Militia
Sale
Robert Y. Conrad
Virginia
Conrad
Equity
General Safe
Lamoille Astrologer Schedules May June Visits
Gaston Lamoille astrologer will hold sessions at 36 West Water Street Winchester every Tuesday and Wednesday during May and June. Also offered is a pony cart harness buggy driving horse for sale. EB Blade Sheetz. ip-tr
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West Water Street
Winchester
Ip-Tr
Harvey Strickler Dies in Lightning Strike at Wisconsin Lake
Relatives in Winchester report the death of Harvey Strickler, Chicago railroad attorney, by lightning on a Sunday while he and his son John Strickler, about twelve, were on a fishing and boating trip at Wausaukee Wisconsin. The Star notes the incident and promises continuation on the next page.
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Winchester
Chicago
Ill
Harvey Strickler
John Strickler
Wausaukee
Wis
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