Antiwar Drive Aims to Build Public Support for War Effort
Washington officials push to counter Western pacifist sentiment by stressing real US grievances against Germany and the need to mobilize manpower and finance. The crackdown on socialist delegates to a Stockholm conference is tied to fears of German-backed plans that could misrepresent the United States abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Red Cross
Stockholm
Sweden
State Department
Prices Paid Today in Baltimore Grain Market
At the Baltimore wholesale market close a spot wheat price of 2.99 and corn 1.76 were quoted. Local dealers posted 2.70 for wheat after the market close this afternoon.
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Baltimore
Elks Admit Many New Members At Winchester Lodge
Winchester Lodge Number 867 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks initiated a large group of new members, including prominent local citizens. A banquet followed in the lodge reception rooms at Market and Water Streets, with another waiting list still to be enrolled.
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Winchester Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Market
Water Streets
Vinegar Plant Damaged by Fire in North Winchester
A fire at the Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company plant in North Winchester caused about 5000 dollars in damage. Investigators believe the incendiary blaze started outside the press room and the building will be rebuilt at once. The fire department arrived late due to location misunderstandings and a water shortage. Insurance through H. R. Bryarly and Brother covered the loss.
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Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Winchester
H. R. Bryarly
Lew Jackson
En Parc Four
Russell Shevlin Russell nuptials set for June 14 in New York
Mrs Elizabeth Shirley Shevlin of Minneapolis and New York to marry Marshall H Russell, son of James B Russell of Winchester, in a quiet Ritz Carlton ceremony at noon on June 14. Attendants include James B Russell and Harry K Russell. Shevlin widow of Yale star Thomas Shevlin, a lumber magnate with a $1,000,000 life insurance.
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Elizabeth Shirley Shevlin
Minneapolis
New York
Marshall H. Russell
James B. Russell
Winchester
Harry K. Russell
Ritz-Carlton
Russell
Shevlin
Thomas Shevlin
Yale
Minnesota
Idaho
Kentucky
Louisville
Swagar Shevley
Palm Beach
Florida
Winchester Circuit Preaching Schedule May 27
The Winchester Circuit lists Sunday services at Round Hill 11 a.m. Paxton Chapel 2:30 p.m. and Lamps Memorial 8 p.m. Sacrament will be administered at Round Hill and Paxton Chapel. A series of meetings will follow next week at Paxton. E. W. Brubaker, Pastor.
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Round Hill
Paxton Chapel
Paxton
E. W. Brubaker
Pretty Whitacre Bride Weds in Virginia Farm Home
In Whitacre Virginia on May 17 Miss Mayme Elizabeth Whitacre wed Oscar Hollis Braithwaite at the home of Mr and Mrs R E L Whitacre. Rev C V Van Der Linden officiated. The couple will live on the Braithwaite farm at Cross Junction. Guests included local families and friends.
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Miss Mayme Whitacre
Mr. Braithwaite
Whitacre
Co. V. van der Linden
R. E. L. Whitacre
Dayton
Cross Junction
O. D. Braithwaite
Lemuel Pugh
Henry Haines
Ellis Haines
Beth
Lula
Ruth
Dearie Whitacre
Naomi Brannon
Stella Braithwaite
Kate Evans
van der Linden
Elmer Whitacre
C. B. Boxwell
Militia Recruitment Stagnant in Winchester Region
Company I of Winchester reports far below maximum war strength and efforts to enlist young men have yielded little. Officials plan steps to draft them after July 25 as interest remains low statewide.
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Winchester
Virginia
Henry C. Stuart
Second Virginia Infantry
Fort Loudoun Finals Calendar for May Events
A schedule of events at Empire and local venues from May 26 to May 29 including recitals, a field day, church services, a baccalaureate, a Latin play, a Farmerette recital, a Sleeping Beauty performance, and the final opera The Wild Rose. Admission is 10 cents at Empire except Saturday morning free courtesy of Mr. Trenry. Citizens' Band benefit. All invited.
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Empire
Presbyterian Church
W. S. White
W. J. Webster
Sleeping Beauty
Rose
Trenry
New High Record For United States Steel Stock
United States Steel common hit a new high of 180.00 dollars per share in heavy trading after noon in New York. About 6 thousand shares traded at 130 dollars and more than 130 thousand shares moved in the first hour, surpassing last November’s peak by a quarter point.
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New York
United States Steel Common
Heavier Fighting on Italian Front Across Julian Alps
Rome dispatches report heavier fighting along the Julian front from the mountains to the Adriatic as Italian forces attack Austro Hungarian positions on the river front. In Trentino, Italian gains from Saturday night face a severe bombardment by Austrian guns.
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Rome
Julian
Adriatic
Udine
Trentino
de Aps
Recruit Lieut Anderson to Visit Winchester for Volunteers
Lieut Fred S Anderson of Company I Second Virginia Regiment arrives in Winchester to recruit locally as Virginia military leaders fear low enlistment. He will be at North Main Street after tomorrow to discuss service, with the draft looming after July 25.
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Fred. S. Anderson
Second
Virginia Regiment
Riverton
Winchester
Anderson
North Main Street
Robert Y. Conrad
Seventh Congressional District
Paul Spillman
Winchester Company
W. W. Sale
Yeterday
Germany at turning point amid war uncertainty
Copenhagen dispatch quotes Cologne Gazette on Germany's future as a first class world power. It questions whether Germany can continue the war. A lost item notice offers a liberal reward for a black onyx bar pin.
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the Star
London
Germany
Copenhagen
Morning Post
Cologne
The
Gazette
German Empire
Star Office
Winchester to Host Fourth of July and Cumberland Valley Meet
Winchester firemen plan a double Independence Day event by inviting the Cumberland Valley men's Association to hold its annual convention in Winchester on July 4. Charlestown withdrew due to war and cost of living, prompting Winchester to organize plans with Martinsburg and Hagerstown delegations expected. Citizens will be asked for contributions as preparations proceed.
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Winchester
Cumberland Valleymen's Association
Charlestown
West Virginia
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Miss Kremer Announces Butterick Patterns Line
Miss Kremer announces a full Butterick Patterns line and the Delineator journal. The notice highlights new patterns and fashion guidance for readers seeking sewing projects.
Liberty Club promotes Liberty Loan bonds through weekly payments
Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces a Liberty Club to aid subscribers in purchasing Liberty Loan bonds. Members may obtain a $50 bond for $1 weekly over 50 weeks or a $100 bond for $2 weekly over 50 weeks, with delivery on completion. Club opens Saturday night May 26 from 7 to 9.
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Shenandoah Valley National
Germany Renewed Air Raids On East Coast
London reports German air raid on the east coast of Long Island after a lull. Five attacking ships dropped bombs mainly on rural areas. One Norfolk village man was killed. Weather hampered observation and fighter crews. The raid caused minor damage despite no munitions use.
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London
Long Land
Hil
Norfolk
Hensell & Bakers Aids Event at Brucetown Va
An invitation to a social day at Brucetown Virginia on Saturday May 26 at S B Purcell's piano and bogey opening. The message urges attendees to bring lunch and enjoy a day and night event with nature themed promotions.
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S. B Purcell
Brucetown
Misa Noon Weds David Breneman in Baltimore
Announcement from Winchester lists the marriage of Misa Sibert Noon of Staunton Virginia to David E K Breneman of Chicago. The ceremony occurred Monday in Baltimore. The bride, a Virginia educator and Baldwin Seminary alumna, has led high schools in Virginia and North Carolina. The groom, son of the late Daniel Breneman of Broadway Virginia, is involved in roofing manufacturing in Chicago. They honeymoon in New York Albany Niagara Falls and Atlantic City and will reside in Chicago after June 1.
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Winchester
Misa Sibert B. Noon
John A. Noon
Staunton
Mary Sibert
David EK. Breneman
Chicago
Baltimore
Mery Baldwin Seminary
Harrisonburg State Normal School
Virginia
North Carolina
Daniel Breneman
Broadway
Maurice Castleman to Resume Bluemont Berryville Coach Service
Maurice F. Castlem an will resume management of Bluemont Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co Automobile service with a new 151 passenger car at old low rates. Routes include Bluemont to Berryville 7 cents and Berryville to Winchester 1.10. light freight and baggage accepted. Schedules and Washington connections via Washington and Old Dominion Railway Co available through the manager.
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Maurice 1. Castleman
Bluemont, Berryvile and
Winchester ‘Transportation Company
Bluemont
Berryville
Binemont
Winchester
Washington
Washington and Old Dominion Railway Co
Maurice F. Castlieman
Postoffice Men Buy Liberty Bonds
Winchester postoffice staff from the postmaster J. W. Liberton down to the letter carrier and janitors have subscribed to the liberty loan totaling two thousand dollars. The postmaster invites inquiries at the post offices for information about the subscriptions. Seed corn and farm seeds advertised by H. H. Baker at 46 East Piccadilly St.
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Winchester Postoffice
J. W. Liberton
Maine
H. H. Baker's
East Piccadilly St
American Destroyers Win British Credit for Submarine Work
American destroyers in the submarine zone earn praise from a U S navy official for reducing U boat threats last week. Publication of destroyer totals was refused, but Britain and the allied press acknowledge their contribution in ongoing anti submarine operations.
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Washington
North Sea
United States
Lotston
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Ritz- Carlton
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Hremen
Cumberland Valley Association
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Kremer
BANK
Wire
Hensell & Baker
U.S
Misa Noon
Breneman
England
Hingland
Great Britain
France
Frederick County
Luther Pannett
U.S. Registration Board
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