American destroyers reach European waters in war patrols
Enthusiastic British editorials praise the U S Navy as a fleet of torpedo boat destroyers operates in European waters near two weeks. Passengers aboard a large liner greeted the destroyers and a German submarine reportedly attempted to attack a ship but no official confirmation. The ships may have participated in the Zeebrugge operation though unconfirmed.
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United States Navy
United States
Queenstown
Zeebrugge
Admiralty
Atlantic
Winchester in 47 Mexican War and prices in Winchester
Old Winchester Republican issue from April 2, 1847 shows volunteers wanted for the U S Army at 7 dollars a month with rations, Buena Vista battle losses, and 1847 prices for bacon hams flour lard whiskey coffee. It notes Winchester as a shipping point with flour and beer shipments totaling large barrels.
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Mexico
United States Army
Buéna Vista
Santa Anna
Zachary Taylor
Winchester
The
Republican
Baltimore
H. Crum
Defense League Meets Tonight at Armory
Company A of the National Defense League will meet tonight at 8 o clock at their armory for drill. Sergeant Paul Spillman of Company TI will assist in the drill work.
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National Defense League
Paul Spillman
Company TI
Winchester Circuit Preaching Schedule Noted
The Mount Pleasant church holds service at 10.30 a m next Sunday. Mount Zion meets at 3 p m. Sunrise Church gathers at 7.45 p m led by Rev W H Sampsell. Also announces piano and buggy sale opening Saturday May 26 in Brucetown Va by S B Purcell.
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Mount Pleasant
Mount Zion
Sunrise Church
W. H. Sampsell
S. B. Purcell
Brucetown
War High Festival of Hell Impresses Brethren Conference
The opening of the twenty seventh quadrennial session of the United Brethren Church in Wichita Kansas saw bishops address the church stance on war and liquor. Bishop G M Matthews urged peace without war and Bishop W M Weekley prayed for peace. Bishop W M Bell pledged loyalty to the national government and the cause of freedom in Russia while praising President Wilson. He reviewed four years of denomination work and lauded progress to an audience of 250 delegates. Eastern district elected Dr J A Luter and Dr A S Hammack as secretaries. An evening session featured A S Kreider, W M Weekley and C J Kephart among speakers.
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The
United Brethren Church
Wichita
Kan
G. M. Matthews
Kansas
W. M. Weekley
Board of Bishops
W. M. Bell
Hell
Republic of
Russia
Wilson
J. A. Luter
Harrisburg
A. S. Ham
Richmond Council Edits Vagrancy Laws and War Loans Plan
A Richmond meeting of the Virginia Council of Defense headed by District Attorney Richard Evelyn Byrd adopts resolutions calling for strict vagrancy enforcement to convert non producers to workers and urges Congress to act on defense laws. The plan aims to mobilize labor and press ministers to help issue a loans program for small farmers.
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Byrd
Richmond
Council of Defense
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
Virginia
Congress
Wilson
Congress of the
United States
Brakeman Kline Killed In Morgans Grove W Va
William A. Kline a brakeman from Luray was killed at Morgans Grove West Virginia while on a Norfolk and Western run from Luray to Hagerstown. He was 40, survived by a widow and several children.
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William A. Kline
Luray
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Morgans Grove
W. Va
Kline
Hagerstown
Henry J. Kline
Lu- Tay
Preaching Schedule At Berryville And Stone Chapel
The Rev. H. S. Furner will preach at Berryville Sunday morning at eleven o'clock and at Stone Chapel in the afternoon.
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H. S.furner
Berryville
Stone Chapel
Sale Notice at Cline Store on Braddock Street
Public notice advertises sale by C N Cline 801 South Braddock Street with details readable as a store sale entry from a historical newspaper. The fragment indicates a transaction or auction note dated May 16 with code 1p 4t.
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Agine Nice Business
C. N. Cline
S. Braddock Street
Knights Templar Hold Forty Third West Virginia Conclave
Martinsburg West Virginia May 17 The forty third annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of West Virginia opened with 1000 knights from every commandery in the state and from Winchester Cumberland and Hagerstown. The day featured a parade with knights from Wheeling Cumberland Hagerstown Winchester Charlestown Grafton Elkins Keyser Martinsburg and the Grand Commandery. A large reception followed and Winchester Commandery No 12 was well represented. The trip was by automobile with some knights staying for the reception. William P Reardon and William Stultz attended with the Charlestown Band.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Wheeling
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Winchester
Charlestown
Grafton
Elkins
Keyser
West Virginia
Prices Paid Today in Grain Markets
At the Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat quotes at 2.99 and corn at 1.73. Local dealers offered 2.75 for wheat after the market close.
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Baltimore
Merchants to Meet at Chamber Tonight in Winchester
Retail merchants of Winchester plan a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce headquarters tonight at eight o'clock. Ernest H. Rowe outlines plans shown elsewhere to boost local commerce and encourage wider participation beyond current members.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Ernest H. Rowe
Winchester
Mrs Cooper Dies in Memorial Hospital
Mrs Cooper mother of the late Mrs E Boyce died last night at Memorial Hospital at an advanced age. The funeral will be held at Mount Olive on Saturday morning. Messrs H Bradley Davidson Jr John Moore and John Castleman of Berryville reported to Fort Myer on Monday after passing the tests for appointment to the officers reserve corps Levi
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H. Bradley Davidson, Jr
John Moore
John Castleman
Berryville
Fort Myer
Geserve Corps
Levi
One Day Registration Shot Down By War Department
Winchester and Frederick county prepare for draft registration under new army conscription plan. Sheriff Pannett leads Frederick county, Mayor Ward and Capt. Beverley oversee Winchester registration. War Department stresses only one day for all males in the designated ages.
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Pannett
Frederick County
Ward
Beverley
Winchester
War Department
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
Guard
United States
Winchester to Host Fourth of July Firemen Celebration
Winchester and Frederick County plan a grand July Fourth celebration led by local fire departments. Visiting crews from Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania may participate with prizes for best looking unit largest turnout and best band. A band contest and multiple committees are set to organize the event.
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Winchester
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Frederick County
West Virginia
John McDonald
Sarah Zane Fire
J. Ray Everhart
Fip Fire Company
John Boxwell
Charley Rouss Fire Company
America
Pittsburgher Dies At Jordan Springs
Arlen Carter 33, a mechanical engineer from Pittsburgh, Pa., died of tuberculosis at Jordan Springs Sanitarium near Stephenson. He had been a longtime patient with relatives present. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carter of Pittsburgh and his wife. Remains to be returned to Pittsburgh for funeral likely tomorrow. Mrs Paul S Slaven of Monterey Va is visiting Miss Lillie Warrick and her sisters on North Main Street.
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Chalés Arlen Carter
Pittsburgh
Jordan Springs
Stephenson
Carter
Henry Carter
England
Paul S. Slaven
Monterey
Lillie Warrick
Prof. Warrick
Eller
North Main Street
Sixth of June Arrangements at Stonewall Memorial
At a joint meeting of Stonewall Memorial Association and the Daughters of the Confederacy held at Mrs. Holmes Conrad home, plans were made for the Sixth of June. S. Russell Cather will deliver the address at Stonewall Cemetery. Those who have charged and trimmed lots before are asked to do so again and invite others to help. Advertise your spring goods.
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Stonewal Memorial Association
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Holmes Conrad
S. Russell Cather
T Sonewall Cemetery
Criticism and Proposed Changes Stirred By Chief Executive
Washington May 17 The administration and Congress edge toward a breaking point as critics demand an explanation of war conduct. Senators Lodge Norris and others say the executive branch exceeds its powers and the Council of National Defense draws criticism for overstepping authority. Cabinet changes are discussed, while the President resents the criticism and stands firm.
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Martin
Virginia—Council of National Defense
Senate
Washington
Congress
Legislative Branch
United Front
United States
Lodge
Norris
Council of National Defense
Burleson
Capitol
Attorney General Targets Food Price Speculation
Attorney General Gregory and DOJ investigators move toward a war style food price probe. Indictments likely against those profiting from rising food costs as grand juries may hear evidence in Chicago, New York, and other cities.
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Washington
United States
Gregory
Department of Justice
Germany
Brand Jury
Chicago
New York
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London
Geramn
Defense League
Council OF Defense Acts
Virleinia Council of Defense
Morgan's Grove
Tie
Hee Ae
Knights Templar
Mrs. Cooper
Pittsburgher
care’Star
Wire
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