Wilson backs new revenue bill for urgent government funding
Secretary McAdoo won White House support for an urgent tax measure to fund the government. President Wilson plans to address Congress at a joint session to urge immediate action and deter delay that could affect next Liberty loan. Business interests favor swift passage to pay government expenses while seeking time to adjust.
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The
Star
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Congress
Wilson
Senate
House
Harry Grim Enlists in Navy as Yeoman
Harry Grim son of Capt and Mrs Hunter B Grim of South Main street has enlisted in the United States Navy as a yeoman. He awaits orders to report at Norfolk Virginia for training after prior clerical work at the government remount station in Front Royal and later government work in Washington. He volunteered for naval service while in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grim
Hunter B. Grim
South Main Street
United States Navy
Norfolk
Grim
Front Royal
Washington
Naval
New York
Royalty 9s From Hans Escapes German Guards
A fragment reports former Grand Duke Nicholeo and other imperial family members escaping German guards, according to Volke Zeitung received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bassbel
Ormer
Nicholeo
Aperial
Accordi
Joclnischad Volke Zeitung
Water and Sewer Payment Notice for June 1 1918
Water and sewer paid by June 1 1918 to be added and pipe laid. Please give this person notice to pay. T. BARR, City Pay Director. Mrs. William Merritt visiting her mother, Mr. C. Oldham in the city, with her husband Pay Director N. stationed at Charleston plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Barr
Cit
William Merritt
C. Oldham
Ciarlestoz
Boys 10 Camp Departure Sends 54 to Camp Today
Winchester and Frederick county honor 54 young men leaving for camp with speeches music and prayers at the courthouse. Prosecution attorney T R Cather led brief remarks with others including M M Lynch Leslie R Kline and Rev C D Lathbert. The Citizens Band played as the group boarded at 1 40 pm for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and is due to reach camp tonight.
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Mausac
M. M. Lynch
Leslie R. Kline
Weller Bond
T. R. Cather
Frederick County
Himsell
Ted Iby
Hugh
Dufffey
C. D. ‘Lathbert
Citizens Band
Countihouse
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Charles Franklin Agibrose
Kremer To Train As Flyer At Dallas for Aviation Commission
Carl P Kremer a Staunton Military Academy instructor visits Staunton parents Mr and Mrs C P Kremer before heading to Dallas Texas to train for a commission in the aviation service He enlisted last January but has been detailed at the Staunton Academy Mrs Thomas Jones left for Anderson Ind after visiting Franck Baker and his parents on West Piccadilly Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl P. Kremer
Staunton Military Academy
Staunton
C. P. Kremer
Dallas
Texas
Avia
Kremer
Staunton Academy
Thomas Jones
Anderson
Ind
Tend Mire
Franck Baker
West Piccadilly Street
Germans Renew Big Offensive on Western Front
London reports a renewed German grand offensive on the western front with dawn attacks across a broad front between Rheims and Soissons and in Locre and Meur montre. Paris notes heavy fighting north of the Aisne and Rheims, while military officials monitor developments in Italy.
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Ondon
Arras
Aisme River
Rheims
Lacre
Bapaume
Italy
Fiest
Austria-Hun
Gary
Pnce
London
British War Office
Soissons
Locre
Meuer
Paris
Aisne River
Forelign
French ‘War Office
Apremont
Worware Forest
Washington
Winchester boys depart for Virginia army prep
Alfred S Henkel writes from the University of Virginia that the Winchester group, 219 men in company A B and Co, arrived at 8 15 in a fine ship and that four became officers. He is a corporal in the First squad and reports no homesickness and good lectures daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred S. Henkel
Winchester
University of Virginia
Army
Miler O'Rear
Eugene B. Cooper
W. Wayne Cooper
A. S. Henkel
Carp
Pure Manufactured Ice Wagon Delivers Sanitary Goods
The Winchester Cold Storage wagon operates on our streets delivering sanitary ice to patrons who order daily by calling the provided phone numbers. Mrs E Verginta Smith is spending.
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Winchester
E. Verginta Smith
What Savings Stamps Will Do
One five dollar war savings stamp buys fractions of medical supplies and relief for soldiers. It covers bandages for fifty five wounds and first aid needs for multiple injuries, offering plaster, gauze, and pain relief to support wounded soldiers.
Rummage Sale for District Nurse Association
A rummage sale in the Bell building on June 6 supports the District Nurse Association. Bring clothing and furniture to Mrs H. D. Fuller or the Bell building on June 6. Proceeds aid tubercular patients and others in community health efforts.
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Bell Building
District Nurse Association
H. D. Fuller
Bell
Songs of the Red Cross Work Me Surgical Dressings
A sobering poem by Amelia Josephine Burr invoking the Red Cross sewing of surgical dressings. It laments slow wartime efforts and calls for swift, selfless service to protect the nation and its people through blood stained, unseen labor.
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Songs OF the Red Cross
Paris Bombardment Rises As Daybreak Shelling Recommences
Paris reports renewed long range artillery fire starting at 6 25 this morning. The item list notes tires for sale in various sizes and prices from 6 to 20 dollars. Name H W EBRDRT appears in the fragment.
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Paris
H.W. Ebrdrt
Claude Ryan Returns Safe From France Navy Torpedo Incidents
Mrs. Nettie Ryan of North Washington Street reports her son Claude Ryan chief boatswain's mate in the U S Navy has arrived safely in New York after being rescued from torpedoed ships in European waters. He was aboard the Tyler when torpedoed and previously survived the Luckenbach sinking near the Mediterranean after over 30 hours in the water. He is expected to visit home briefly.
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Nettie Ryan
North Washington Street
Claude Ryan
United States Navy
New York
France
Ryan
Mr. Ryan
Iwiho
Tyler
Luckenbach
Mediterranean Sea
Barcelona
Spain
Service Flag Unfurled At Christian Church Morning Service
A large congregation gathered yesterday as a service flag with six stars was unfurled at the Christian Church. The six members in service are Nelson F. Richards Roy W. Richards Lori E. Kerns W C Perry Stuart B. Wood and Joseph M Franks. Rev Dr W T Walters gave a patriotic address urging support for soldiers. The flag was unfurled by Louise Walters and Fritz.
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Christian Church
Nelson F. Richards
Roy W. Richards
Lori E. Kerns
W. C. Perry
Stuart B. Wood
Joseph M. Franks
W. T. Walters
Louise Walters
Fritz
Knitting Mill Takes On Army Undershirt Contract
The Lewis Jones Knitting Company of the city is fulfilling a government contract with 196,000 undershirts for soldiers. New machinery was installed for the program, and the shirts known as put on by head without buttons. Arthur Leafe, manager, reported high satisfaction after submitting samples to the quartermaster's department. The government urged rapid production and plans for more work.
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Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Quartermaster’s Department
Arthur Leafe
Baptist Pastor Resigns Charge at Winchester Church
Rev. Mr Alexander resigns as pastor of the Winchester Baptist Church after preaching yesterday morning. He cites health reasons and plans to move west within a month for rest and recovery. The congregation, regretful, had hoped for his return to full duties.
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Lee Ee R. Alle
Winchester
Sae
Alexander
West
dRev
oAlexander
Crozier Theological Seminary
Chester
Partnership Dissolution Notice for Sanitary Plumbing Company
Notice states the partnership between John Boxwell and Ray Haverbart of Winchester Virginia, operating in Berryville and Winchester as the Sanitary Plumbing Company, is dissolved by mutual consent on May 25 1918. John Boxwell will continue business as an individual under the Sanitary Plumbing name. Signed Jno F Boxwell and J Ray Averhart.
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John Boxwell
Ray Haverbart
Winchester
Berryville
Sanitary Plumbing Company
Nineteen Names on Honor Roll From Washington Casualty Report
Nineteen names appeared on the casualty list announced today with nine killed in action four died of wounds one died of disease two wounded severely and three reported as missing in action Corporal Milton Scarborough of Child M2 was killed in action
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the Star
Washington
Milton ‘Scarborough
Childe
Rates to Raise Railroad Passenger Fares and Freight
Washington May 27 The Director General of the railroad administration ordered fare increases effective June 10 to 8 cents per miles and freight rates up about 26 percent starting May 25. About 196 railroads and steamship lines under federal control in lake and coastwise trade are affected. The changes aim to cover elevated operating costs in 1918 and follow a record wage rise for naval personnel.
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Wiashington
Mos Adoo
Railroad Administration
Tt Wag
Coulee Meee
Ete
Ford: Four wheel trailer in A-1 condition cheap
Classified note offering a four wheel trailer described as rubber tire and in excellent condition at a low price. Includes minimal details and a contact cue.
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Seal
Colored pastor's wife dies in Virginia town
The wife of a local colored pastor, about 60, has passed away in a southeast Virginia town. She leaves two sons, one serving with the army in France, and several daughters. The husband, a former local pastor, moved to Hagerstown Maryland to lead a Baptist church.
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Virgin
France
Hagerstown
Local Food Administrators Urge Canners to Submit Sugar Needs
Warwick area notice from Shiruty Carter and Leslie D. Klene, local Food Administrators for Winchester and Frederick County, requesting immediate submission of sugar requirements for this season. They urge prompt action to ensure operations proceed with necessary supplies.
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Shiruty Carter
Leslie D.klene
Winschester
Frederick County
Piano Barga'n at Seal's Music Store
Upright piano priced at $300 with ten year guarantee offered to quick buyers. Mrs H D Fuller, confined at home on North Wash, reported improving today.
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Treasury Department
Navy
Yeoman
Winchester and
John, Semeples
Hunter Norman Cooper Lehring
A. White Julian Dante DeHaven Foster Fendrey
Ashley Gilbert Page Wright Isakh Newton Wallace
Thomas
Vernon Bowers
Themon
Fazard Russetl
Theodore Robt
Willey Henry William Coward
Hiis
Edwin Baylsis
Patrick Henry Williams
Daniel Carl O’lesbey Stewart Clifton McFarland
John Benjamin Golliday Thomas Russell Cather
Charles David Hamilton James Norman Campbell
Standford
George Huaiwkins
Edgar Omin Willey
Hunter Abijah DeHaven
David Leander Brow
Carson Wisecarver
James William Good Harry Fairfax Worsley
Oliver Taylor Owen Cecil Holliday
Chas
Edward Cochran
Miaimvim Daily
Haines
Phillip Clinton Wowmian
John Herbert Athey
F. Bowman
Carl Kremer
Tion Service
War Office
Allo
Rome
Messaggero
Henkel
K. Esther Harris
Evening Star
Pure Manufactured
Searl
Soldiiers
Amelia Josephine Burr
Lewis Jones Company
W. KR. Alexander
JNO
F. Boxwiell
J. Ray Everhart
Wire
Ford
PBI
Barga
Seal'’S Music Store
North Washweek
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