Two Great Vessels Sunk In Mediterranean Toll
German submarines struck two large ships in the Mediterranean, killing more than 450. The British army transport Transylvania went down on May 4 with 29 officers, 373 crew, and others lost. The French steamer Santoy, carrying 345, was torpedoed April 16 with 300 saved. Captain Mages died on the bridge.
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The
Star
London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Sanfoy
Salonika
Marsailles
Mages
Santoy
Waite Awaits Electrocution After Final Day
In Ossining New York on May 24 the condemned Dr Arthur W Waite prepares for his planned electrocution at 11 pm for the murder of his wealthy father in law. He spends hours singing songs and composing verses despite family grief including his mother’s dying condition in Grand Rapids Michigan.
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Ossining
N. Y
Arthur W. Waite
Waite
Grand Rapid, Mich
Special Day For Confederate Mothers Planned In Virginia
Frederick County Confederate Pension Board seeks names and addresses of living Confederate mothers in Virginia. Daughters of the Confederacy plan a dedicated Mother's Day during the Washington reunion June 5 to 7. Only Mrs. Bowen of Warren County, Virginia is known, age 92, mother of Dr. Bowen of Wardensville West Virginia. The daughters aim to honor any surviving mothers near the century mark.
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T. K. Cartmell
Frederick County
Confederate Pension Board
Virginia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Washington
Cartmel
Bowen
Warren County
Dr. Bowen
Wardensville
W. Va
Praise For American Destroyers In Anti Submarine War
An admiralty official commends American destroyers for their role in opposing submarine activity. He notes the persistent American effort reflects the old doctrine of relentless action and reports German claims of tonnage loss delaying targets from June to October.
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Admiralty
Am_erican
October Date Ambiguity Maintains Urgency in Scheduling
Fragmentary text notes the need to push the date forward again to meet ongoing requirements. It hints at repeated scheduling pressure and a looming deadline without detailing the event or parties involved.
Market Report Shows Daily Price Corrections across Goods
Local market page lists retail and wholesale prices for grains, hay, potatoes, butter, eggs, and poultry with specific figures. Also reports Baltimore area prices and general ranges for live stock, cattle, sheep, and calves, noting quotations are updated weekly and may vary by day.
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Va Creamery
Vvinia
Lesson of Frugality for American Families
The message urges Americans to practice strict frugality and thrift. It emphasizes saving every item from rags to newspapers and teaching children to conserve resources and avoid waste.
Their Class Submarine Debate Scrambles Naval Terms
A dialogue in a 1910s paper quips over submarine roles and ram maneuvers. The exchange notes submarines cannot ram a vessel, and calls them not rams but “ewe boats,” reflecting playful wordplay on naval classifications.
Envy and Life’s Quiet Truths Reflected in Nature
A reflective aphorism compares life to distant forests. From afar beauty shines but up close the scene becomes ordinary, revealing that envy of others’ circumstances fades when one faces the reality of everyday life.
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Schopenhauer
Love and dizzy fears swirl in city chatter
A fragment from a local page notes a quirky quote about love making the world spin, with a humorous dig at dizzying affection and city life. The tone resembles a casual community snippet with playful comment on romance and daily routines.
Escapee Burglar Hid in Barn Near Winchester Jail
Walter Nightlis, a 21 year old burglar, escaped Winchester jail during a storm and slept in a barn in the eastern city area. Authorities fear he may head toward Madison county, aided by a moonshiner friend, as federal registration looms on June 5.
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Walter Nightlis
Winchester
Chester
Nichols
Madison County
United States
County and city agree on jail safety upgrades
Officials plan early action to place the jail in a thoroughly safe condition. The goal is to make it proof against prisoner escapes.
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Winchester
Council
Board of County Supervisors
Nichola
Nichols
Frederick
Winchester elder surveys record May winds and fruit
Regéntieian of Winchester nearing four score years notes this May as the windiest he has seen. He recalls cold spells but never such prolonged cold, yet vegetables and fruits thrive. He remains optimistic, urging others to keep patience with the weather.
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Regéntieian
Winchester
Bone Barometers Fell From Use in Nostalgia Piece
In a nostalgic note from the Indianapolis News, a writer laments bone barometers as a superstition. The piece argues those who rely on bones to sense events felt everything, yet the trend faded as such devices fell out of favor in modern times.
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Hank and
Pete
Tae
EAS
Hihi
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Algre
Morin Ckil
Walken
Rgad &Ct
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Hank
Walter Nichols
Convret
Ponte
sfuRts
Ryan & Orndoff
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Alpa Turing
Tional Bank
Vnto
Union Bank of Wingbeated
Turing
Thain Va
Ema Ae Bank of Winchester
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Doctor Cobb
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