Germans Raid England in Daylight Amid Indignation Over Civilian Losses
London reports a daylight raid by sixteen German airships on the southeast coast killing 76 and wounding 174. British batteries and aircraft fought back as three German planes were shot down. Among the dead were 27 women and 23 children. 43 women and 19 children were wounded. The raid occurred Friday between 5 15 and 6 30 p m.
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the Star
London
Germany
England
Waj
North Sea
Admiralty
New German U-boat Drive Expected in June
London reports British naval experts predict renewed German submarine attacks against Allied shipping in June after a subdued May. They note April casualties were heavy and praise American destroyers for arousing strong Allied support as officers say Americans are eager to engage the Germans.
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the Star
London
Prices Paid in Baltimore Grain Markets Today
At the close of Baltimore wholesale markets this afternoon spot wheat was quoted at 2.87 and corn at 1.74. Local dealers offered 2.60 for wheat after the market closed.
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Baltimore
Liberty Loan Club Opens Tonight at Shenandoah Valley Bank
The Liberty Loan department opens tonight from 7 to 9. Two classes offer bonds: Class one costs 1.99 per week for 50 weeks yielding a 50 bond, Class two costs 2.00 per week for 50 weeks yielding a 109 bond. Buy a bond and do your duty.
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Liberty Loan Department
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
For Sale First Mortgage Land and City Improved Bonds
Hansbrough and Carter advertise for sale first mortgage land and city improved bonds at not over forty percent of property value. Insurance Investments Real Estate firm lists availability 1p fr i sat tues.
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Hansbrough & Carter
Untitled note on a man struck with a wire netting implement
A fragment describes a violent incident where a person, on his back, is struck with a piece of wire netting attached to a wooden handle. The text implies repeated blows delivered in a brief span. No context, location, or identification is provided.
Aids to Nature Promotes Comfort by Hensell and Baker
An advertising note urges readers to try Hensell & Baker's Aids to Nature, promising relief and comfort. It presents a health or wellness product claim and directs attention to the brand names.
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Hensell & Baker
Hour At Hand When Fate of Russia Is To Be Determined
London dated May 26 indicates the moment has arrived to decide Russia s fate. Russian military activity increases as Kerensky travels to the front. The council of workmen and soldiers counters leaders like General Alezeiff who is ordered to do less talking and faces rank reduction threats. British labor leaders Grady and Thorne warn of anarchy and internal attacks on the provisional government.
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Russia
London
M. Kerensky
Council of Workmen and Soldiers
Petrograd
Alezeiff
Janes O. Grady
Will Thorne
Whier
Council
Decoration Day Observance Planned by Ladies Association
Arrangements are nearly complete for Decoration Day at National Cemetery on May 30. The event includes a 2 30 pm exercises program led by Rev W R Alexander and a morning graveside decoration by volunteers and the Ladies National Memorial Association with flowers sent to the cemetery lodge.
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W. R. Alexander
National Cemetery
Ladies National Memorial Association
Davis
Confederate Veterana of
Winchester
First Baptist Church of
Circus Exhibition Heads to Winchester Hagerstown
Selis Fide Circus will exhibit in Hagerstown on August 28 after traveling from Martinsburg via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. It will return to Winchester Hagerstown Mail.
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Selis Fide Circus
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Fort Loudoun Finals Calendar at Empire venue
Schedule lists events from May 26 to May 29 at the Empire, including recitals, a Latin play, a junior Sleeping Beauty, and the opera The Wild Rose. Admission is 100 cents, free Saturday morning courtesy of Mr. Henry. Citizens' Band benefit noted. no gifts at Empire.
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Presbyterian Church of Diplomas
W. 8S. White
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Webster
Sleeping Beauty
Empire
The
Wild Rose
Henry
Citizens
Ip Tf
Water and Sewer Taxes Must Be Paid by June First
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1, 1917 or the existing 5 percent penalty will be added and pipes discontinued. City Treasurer WM T Barr notes this notice and urges prompt payment.
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WM. T. Barr
Memory's Shrine and Curb Market Talk in NEMO Page
A local column discusses a proposed curb market requiring buyers to come in person with baskets. It also reviews From Memory's Shrine by Carmen Sylva Elizabeth of Roumania, noting its reflective prose and historical anecdotes about her life and family, including a tyrannical German prince. The piece hints at broader themes of memory, influence, and fate as it closes with a teaser for continuation on page two.
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Handley Library
Carmen Sylva
Elizabeth
Roumania
Earth
Wurtemburg
Wied
Satan
Maurice Castleman Resumes Bluemont Transport Services
Notice announces Maurice Castleman will resume management of Bluemont Berryville and Winchester transport service with a new 15 passenger car at lower rates. fares listed include Bluemont Berryville 45 cents Bluemont Winchester 1.10 Berryville Winchester 59 cents. Freight baggage orders welcomed with prompt service and connections to Washington via Washington and Old Dominion Railway Co. Schedule details available from the manager.
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Maurice Castleman
Bluemont
Berryville
Winchester
Washington
Washington and Old Dominion Railway Co
Maurice F. ‘Castleman
To a Daughter of the Confederacy
Resolutions offered at Turner Ashby Chapter and Stonewall Memorial Association mark the death of Mrs. William Deshon on May 12, 1917. They praise her lifelong dedication to Confederate memory, grave care, and support for comrades, and extend sympathy to her family. Lucy W. Yissell and Lucy F. Kurtz sign.
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Turner Abdby
Stonewall Memorial Association
William de
Turner Ashby Chapter
Lucy W. Yiisssell
Lucy F. Kurtz
Farley Promoted to Lieutenant in American Ambulance Corps
Charles Judd Farley formerly of Winchester and Inwood, brother of Mrs. William P. Massey, reenlisted after six months in Field Section No. 9. He commands Section 16 with the rank of first lieutenant. Paris welcomed the entry of the United States into the war with ceremonies honoring Lafayette and the American ambulance volunteers. Section 16 headed to the front after a review by the French secretary of war, joining other Americans in uniform in Paris. Mrs. Massey’s other brother A. F. Farley of Yale 1920 sails for France on May 26 to enlist for six months with the American Ambulance Service.
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Charles Judd Farley
Winchester
Inwood
William P. Massey
American Ambulance Corps
France
Paris
United States
Tuilleries ‘Garden
Lafayette
Section
Farley
Section 16
Will Irwin
Jeffery Farnel
Churchill
A. Piatt Andrew
A. A
Augier
Massey
Weather hail insurance ad for crops and produce
HAIL We will insure your WHEAT CORN APPLES all grains fruits and vegetables against loss from HAIL Call us for Rates Hansbrough Carter Insurance Real Estate Investments 5-19 2646-2 9-1p
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Hansbrough & Carter
Virginia movie houses form league to lobby taxes
Mr. J Henkel Henry of the Empire Theater helped form the Moving Picture Exhibitors League of Virginia with representatives from over 200 theaters. Jake Wells of Norfolk was elected president and the group protested a gross income tax while supporting a tax on net income and challenged high film rentals and other industry charges. The meeting at Murphy's Hotel adjourned to meet in August at Ocean View, with plans for an outing and ball attended by famous stars.
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Second
Virginia Regiment
H. C. Hines
Roanoke
John Pryor
Danville
J. Henkel Henry
Winchester
United States
Virginia
House of Representatives
Murphy's Hotel
Ocean View
War Relief Association Night Meeting Announced
The first meeting of the War Relief Association night unit is set for Monday night May 28 at q o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Holmes Conrad on North Market Street. Also advertised are seeds including seed corn rape cow peas Maine seed potatoes clover and more at H H Bakers 46 East Piccadilly Street. Lost black onyx bar pin gold back Liberal reward at Star office.
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The
War Relief Association
Holmes Conrad
North Market Street
Maine
H. H. Baker's
East Piccadilly St
Star Office
High Army and Navy Officers Call for Extreme Action Against Spies
Washington reports a stark warning from military and naval leaders that the United States must adopt a harsh policy against German agents. Officials insist spies within the government threaten thousands in service, with the next informer to be shot to deter enemy espionage.
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Army
Navy
United States
Washington
Sime
London
Germany
England
Hopla
Atlantic
Fort Myer Weeding Out Process In Progress
Weeding out begins at Fort Myer officers training camp as several youths called up by regular army officers are told they lack the needed 'hang'. An afternoon inspection and a stiff semaphore drill test are set to drop more candidates. Cavalry maneuvers honor Mary Baker with a closed reservation and new neophyte officers endure a strenuous hike in marching order.
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Fort Myer
Washington
Potomac
Mary Baker
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Liberty Loan Club
Morgan Anderson
H. G. Spencer
Mulligan Post
A. R
E. M. Houston
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Jos. F. Bean
Louise G. Eskey
George Ss. Bowers
Fort Loudoun
Nemo
Elizabeth of
Confederacy
Charles Farley
W. P. Massey
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