Agreement On Army Draft Moves Amid German Russian Intrigue
Proposals to divide the enemy are under discussion in Washington as German agents undermine Russia. Root leads a race to Petrograd to avert radical changes while 600,000 German troops are moved from the east to the west. Separate peace talks surface with Austria Hungary and Turkey offers vast concessions.
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Root
Russia
Eastern Front
The
Star
Washington
United States
State Department
Germany
Entente
Aslies
Austria -Hungary
Austria
Italy
House of Commons
Austriad Hungary
A. Bonar
Law
United States Commission
Elihu Root
Petrograd
Francis
Charlies R. Crane
London
Council of Workmen's
Turkey
Caucasus
Mesopotamia
Erzingan
Diala
Great Britain
Austria- Hungary
Health Board Reveals Giant Fly Traps for Daily Catches
Richmond May 15 The State Board of Health issued a bulletin with two trap designs that reportedly capture over 2000 flies daily. The circular bee gum trap has averaged 3000 to 5000 flies daily in tests near the state laboratory and city markets. A second model, used at Piping Rock Country Club Long Island, promises similar results at low cost.
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Richmond
State Board of Health
State Laboratory
Piping Rock Country Club
Long Island
Deshon Widow Laid To Rest In Confederate Rites
Mrs. Addie Deshon, a devoted Confederate woman, died of heart disease and was laid to rest at Mount Hebron Cemetery near Winchester. Services led by Rev. Dr. William D. Smith included burial prayers and hymns. Casket draped with Confederate flag. mourners included Turner Ashby Camp veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, Ladies' Memorial Association, and Junior Branch. Pallbearers were Samuel L. Laren, Fred L. Harris, George Woodward, James Hardy, J. Fred Goss, and Eddy Knoright.
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Addie Deshon
Winchester
Mount Hebron
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Deshon
William D. Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Turner Ashby Camp
Daughters of the Confederacy
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Women’s Confederate Memorial Association
Messrs
Samuel L. Laren
Fred. L. Harris
George Woodward
James Hardy
J. Fred Goss
Eddy Knoright
Chauffeur Acquitted in Malicious Feeding Case
Shelby Robinson, a colored chauffeur, was acquitted in police court today of a charge of failing to support his wife, an invalid. The court found the case involved too much mother in law, noting Robinson had properly provided for his wife but objected to feeding the wife's relatives.
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Shelby Robinson
Innvanlind
Robinson
Brumback and Brother Forfeit For Lights Not Lit
In police court yesterday afternoon Co I Brumback and Brother forfeited $3.50 for failure to display lights on a roadway improvement in front of their North Market street business. A firm member said lanterns were placed around the excavation each night but were overlooked Sunday night after the matter was concluded.
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North Market Street
I. Brumback and
Brother
Ove
Virginia Military Institute Regimental unit to join Roosevelt Division
Colonel Jennings C C Wise of Richmond said Roosevelt selected VMI graduates to raise and command a regiment named the Virginia Military Institute Regiment. Fifteen men from Richmond join officers Major C R Cammer of Winchester and others from Leesburg Texlington Warnersboro with a roster including S. M. Hieflin J K Anderson and Max G Patterson.
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Richmond
Jennings CC. Wise
Virginia Military Institute
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Winchester
S. M. Hieflin
Leesburg
J. K. Anderson
Texlington
Max G Patterson
Warnesboro
Winchester Academy men join Fort Myer officers camp
Winchester's Shenandoah Valley Academy contributes multiple graduates to the U S Army Officers Reserve Corps at Fort Myer Virginia. Principal Dr B M Roszel holds a major post in the corps while Lt Claude R Cammer and Lt R T Barton join the training and lectures begin with an eight hour workday.
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Shenandoah Vatlley Academy of
Winchester
Officers' Reserve Corps
Fort Myer
United States Army
Shenandoah Valley Academy of Winchester
Army Fife
B. M. Roszel
Quartermaster Department
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Claude R.cammer
Tieut
R. T. Barton
Company I
Second
Virginia Infantry
W. B. Smith
W. PD. Smith
Christ Church
Ile
Bruce Bentley
Academy
McCartney
Major Bentley
Boy’s Arm Mends After Horse Riding Accident
Warren Grim son of Mr and Mrs Grim East Water street is recovering from a broken arm after a horse he rode with another boy dragged him to the ground last week Doctors C R Anderson and E C Stuart administered anesthetic and set the bone. The notice also thanks friends for support after a bereavement of Lacy Castman who died January 27 1917 and requests return of a missing auto crank found May 14 on Williams property Millwood road.
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Warren Grim
Grim
East Water Street
Little Warren
C. R. Anderson
E. C. Stuart
Lacy Castman
Sydney Swift
Williams
Millwood
Star Office
Soldier Strikes Woman in Winchester Fined
Lucile McFarhind a soldier-owitt in Company 1 Second Virginia Regiment, on furlough, was arrested and fined 3.50 for striking a woman on Rouss avenue. In the presence of several men, he admitted the offense but said he was provoked by the remark about him.
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Lucile McFarhind
Owitt Company 1
Second
Virginia Regiment
Winchester
Rouss Avenue
Seed seeds and farm staples at Baker’s store
Seed corn rape cow peas and Maine seed potatoes clover and all seeds available at H I Bakers 46 East Piccadily Street. Sale days ip fri sat sun tue tf indicate shopping window.
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Maine
H. I. Baker’s
East Piccadily St
Personal property interrogatories and revenue licenses notice
All persons having personal property interrogatories, will please return them to my office properly filled in. 1917 licenses must be secured at once, J. L. Mapis to Commissioner of Revenue. Your lawn needs attention. High grade lawn mowers $2.50 and up John & Miller & Bro. Wardware. 5-10-10-6t.
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J. l. Maphis
John & Miller & Bro
Wardware
Grand Commandry meeting at Martinsburg city wall
Meeting notice for members to appear in full uniform at the City Wall at 2 o'clock Wednesday. Attendees join the Grand Commandry of West Virginia in Martinsburg. D. M. Swink, Secretary. Ip 1Ip-tt)
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Knights Templar and
Mystic Shrine
Freemasonry
Winchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Front Royal
Woodstock
Grand Commandery of
Knights Templar of
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
Commandery
Martinsburgh
City Wall
D. M. Swink
Conferees On Army Bill Are In Complete Accord
Weather bureau reports a shift to summer conditions as a high pressure pattern develops. The official forecast says warmer weather is likely with no immediate return to cool temperatures across the country.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Submarine Losses Reported as War at Sea Grows
Amsterdam dispatch reports 80 to 100 German submarines destroyed since Germany began unrestricted warfare on February 1. U-58 crew claim about 325 submarines in action and note the sinking of a Dutch grain fleet.
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Amsterdam
Germany
German Attacks Beaten Off at Bullecourt
London report says two strong German counter assaults were repulsed in the Bullecourt sector last night as the British hold the northwest outpost. The German drive to pierce the Hindenburg line at Bullecourt was checked, with fighting continuing to the south along the Droycourt Woten lines and further engagements nearby.
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London
Bullecourt
Hindenburg
War -Office
Pound Bry
Droycourt-Woten
Ninety Lost On British Steamer Abosso
May 15 report from Tondon states the British steamer Abosso of 7,782 tons was sunk by a German submarine with no loss of 90 lives. Forty four seamen and forty six passengers perished. The torpedo attack was without warning. Abosso owned by the African Steamship Company and registered in London.
Ascension Day Services in Christ Protestant Episcopal
Thursday of this week marks Ascension Day with special services at 120 o clock in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. The holy communion will be celebrated by the rector Rev. Dr. W D Smith.
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Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Rieor
W. YD. Smith
Dental Surgeon S V Nat Bank Building
Dentist S V Nat Bank Building lists Bell phone 76 12 1p 2t in a compact contact notice.
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S V.nat. Bk
Bell Phone
Roosevelt Army Offer Moves In Congress Amid War Bill
Conferees from Senate and House reach complete agreement on the army conscription bill. They endorse the Harding amendment authorizing but not directing the president to accept Colonel Roosevelt’s offer to raise a volunteer division for overseas service. Presidents’ veto risks loom if the Roosevelt provision is challenged. quick action anticipated in both chambers.
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The
Star
Washington
Senate
House
Olonel Roosevelt
France
Naseths
Roosevelt
Congress
Rough Riders
Dent
Committee On Military Affairs
Robbery gang tale ties case to Castle Shannon search
May 15. In a bank loot at the Shannon area, $18,500 stolen from the National Bank during a daylight robbery. One gangster dead one dying and a fourth at large sought with $8,000 still missing. Deputy sheriffs and detectives pursue the fugitive as another gang member is used to aid the manhunt. Lusch killed recovered $10,000 of the haul. Samet Betz in dying condition at Southside Hospital reportedly gave a full confession.
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Pyetsburgh
Shannon National Bank
Castle Shannon
Eane
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Dardanelles
Long A
Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers' Deputies
Council
Baltic Sea
Danubian
Romania
QOUTH
Chaffeur
Gammer
Fort Myer, Va
Ss. V. A
Templars and
Chainers
Winchester Commandery
William C. Locke
Acca Temple
Knights Templar
Wire
Eran
Ascension Day Services
Edwin C. Yost
Wilson
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