Borglum Blames War Dept For Aircraft Delays In France
The report details Gutzon Borglum preparing a formal statement attacking the War Department over aeroplane delays to France. Senators demand a full inquiry into the aircraft program as Borglum counters claims of a frame-up, while revelations of private dealings surface.
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the Star
New York
Guizon Borglum
War Department
France
Borglum
United States
Gutzon Borglum
Wilson
iIt
Senate Military Committee
Washington
Army Intelligence Service
Senate
Gutzon Borglum White
Women as Spies Outpace Men in Damaging National Interests
A dated editorial warns that female spies pose a greater threat than male counterparts, claiming women use beauty and charm to extract inside information from high officials in government and military circles. It cites European history and notes Delilah-like figures in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Samson
Deliliah
Washington
More Men Wanted in Regular Army Recruiting Tour
Recruiting Officer Charles S. Grove of the United States Army, now in Harrisonburg Virginia, will visit Winchester May 12 13 and 14 to recruit for the regular army. Eligible men 18 to 21 or 31 to 41 who did not register in 1917 may volunteer for quartersmaster coast artillery field artillery medical hospital corps infantry after passing a physical exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Grove
United States Army
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Quartermaster Corps
Coast Artillery Corps
Field Artillery
Medical Department
Hospital Corps
Infantry
Regular Army
Fellow Workmen Fought in North Winchester Clash
Fred Babcock was arrested this afternoon by Officer Neville on a charge of assaulting Calie Jenkins in a North Winchester industry. The alleged assault was witnessed by coworkers. Babcock's trial is set for tonight.
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Fred Babcock
Neville
Calie Jenkins
Winchester
Babcock
Mother's Day Observed Nationwide With Church Honors
Tomorrow Mother's Day will be celebrated in nearly every hamlet and by churches in towns. Many churches prepared special programs for the occasion. This year the day gains added meaning as many sons are in the trenches. Military orders call for observance in camps and trenches under the Stars and Stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother's Cay
B. P. O. E. Meeting Called for Sunday Afternoon
Exalted Ruler W. L. Fultz urges all members to attend an important B P O E meeting Sunday at 2 o'clock. The Clarke Courier notes Mrs F G Walter and her Chicago family are spending the summer with Miss Mary W Gold at her sister’s home.
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W. L. Fultz
Ruler
F. G. Walter
Chicago
Ward Couple Headed for Atlantic City Stay
Mr and Mrs Robert M Ward leave by morning train for Atlantic City to spend several weeks occupying apartments at the Hotel Dennis.
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Robert M. Ward
Atlantic City
Dennis
Where Do You Stand National Apple Grading Debate
A Virginia horticultural society position pushes Congress to empower the Bureau of Markets to set grades for all fruit. The piece questions grading standards, central packing, color vs flavor bias, origin inspection, and potential impact on Frederick County with a 1 000 000 barrel crop. It urges readers to consider the consequences and act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Virginia ‘Fruit Growers
Congress
Bureau of Markets
United States
Frederick
Ostend Harbor British Raid Declares Victory
British aviators photographed Ostend harbor proving Friday morning’s raid against the submarine base a complete success. The sunk cruiser Vindictive, raised by 62 volunteers and officers, grounded bow to pier and stern across the channel. Explosives sent the ship to the bottom as boats evacuated officers and crew, including wounded sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
London
Ostend
Vindictive
Zeebrugge
Ridgeway Holds Daily Clearance Auction of General Goods
E Ridgeway announces a daily auction of his entire general merchandise line. Auctions start at 7 30 p m and run until stock is sold. Goods of many descriptions offered by Co BE Ridgeway. 6 84 pt.
Private John E Zombro Returns Home on Furlough
Private John E Zombro of Company I 116th Infantry, after months in Base Hospital Camp McClellan Anniston Ala, has been given a furlough and is at his parents home Mr and Mrs J E Zombro in Clarke County. Friends note his health improving.
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John E. Zombro
116Th Infantry
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Ala
J. E. Zomb
Clarke County
War Chest Plans for City and County in 1917 Effort
Winchester and Frederick county prepare to form a war chest as part of a national push to centralize war activities. A city county committee, meeting November 18, 1917, will direct funding and volunteer efforts with members named from local civic groups and businesses. A recent gathering discussed creating a general war fund to support war work.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Central War Service Committee
Ward
Robert L. Gray
J. C. Becher
John J. Sloat
Hunter N.kern
W. A. Safe
B. H. Potts
W. S. White
J. H. Moling
I.N. Good
William G. Hardy
J L. Whitlock
James P. Reardon
M. M. Lynch
R. A. Larritk
Boyd Richards
A. .L. Green
Dr. J. A. Richard
Lewis F. Cooper
J. H. Hancher
C. P. Bailey
Robert M. Ward
H. D. Fuller
John J. Brown
D. W. Lupton
S. Feinberg
P. Klompus
N. D. Cool
Leslie D. Kline
L. Marshall Baker
L. Lupton
H. F. Byrd
R. Gray Williams
Herbert S.,larrick
T. Russell Cather
Logan R. Fay
John €. Cather
A. R. Rinker
B. F. Line
Rouss Minstrels Prove A Success At Empire Theater
The Charley Rouss Fire Company home talent minstrels staged a creditable show at the Empire Theater last night drawing an enthusiastic audience. The cast included past participants and new talent, with a clean performance enjoyed by all. Also noted was visitor Forrest Patrick of Piedmont visiting his sister and a Fort Loudoun Seminary pupil.
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Charley Rouss
Forrest Patrick
Piedmont
W. Va
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
Josephine Patrick
Fort Loudoun Seminary
John P. Lamb
Fairmont Avenue
American Day In London Hearts General Welcome To Troops
London May 11 crowds cheered as thousands of American soldiers marched through central London. Flags waved from the war office and Whitehall as Premier Lloyd George and officials watched. The marchers received a friendly reception, with London papers giving it wide coverage.
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London
Lloyd« George
War Office
Lloyd George
Law
Whitehall
Cnantng
U. S. Officers Taken by Hung
War Department casualty list reports 69 American soldiers and five officers captured by Germans. Eight killed in action, four died of wounds, four died of disease, seven died from accidents, three from other causes. Private B. Stuart killed. five officers now prisoners: Capt. John F. Hardesty and Lieuts. William H. Gordon Thomas Kern Frank K. Miller James E. Quigley.
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Washington
War Department Today
B. Stuart
Amherstdale
W. Va
John F. Hardesty
Winfield, Mo
William H. Gordon
New York
Thomas
B. Kern
Bethlehem
Frank K. Miller
Madera
James E. Quigley
Adrian
Harrisonburg City Council Changes Germen Street to Liberty Street
The Harrisonburg City Council, by unanimous vote, directs renaming Germen Street to Liberty Street following a nationwide practice among city administrations.
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United States
Harrisonburg
Germen
Allied Line Advances on Western Front and Macedonian Front Raids
British reports say Allied forces advanced northeast of Locre on the Flanders front with a few German prisoners taken. In Macedonian theater, artillery duelling and raids were announced by the war office as part of ongoing Balkan operations.
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Were
Flanders
Merville
Somme
Mont Didier
Europe
Amiers
Aswell
London
Locre
British War Office
Ypres
Macedonia
Paris
Macedonian Front
War Office
Balkan
Judge Slams Kaiser as Viler Than Savages
Federal Judge A G Dayton, addressing the grand jury in Wheeling West Virginia on May 11, delivered a scathing arraignment of the German kaiser. He described him as vile as the lowest savage amid discussions of loyalty cases to be presented to the jurors.
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Wheeling
W. Va
A. G. Dayton
Kaiser
Seed sale notice from Chester Seed Co
Buy cow peas and soy beans now. Get them when you want them and pay after you see what you buy. Chester Seed Co H. H. Baker. Sat Wed Lo-Tf.
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R. R
Chester Seed Co
H. H. Baker
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