Germans Renew Assaults On Verdun Front
Paris bulletin reports four desperate German attacks at Verdun during the night, aided by gas shells. French artillery repelled most assaults with only slight gains near Mont Haut and some prisoners taken. Simultaneous activity noted on the eastern front with German troop movements and Italian advances toward Trieste.
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Paris
Verdun
Champagne
French War Office
Mont Haut
London
Daily Mail
The
Hague
Germany
Rome
Jamiano
Gulf of Trieste
Medeazza
Duino
Trieste
Vienna War Office
Gorizia
Gulf
Galacia
M. Kerensky
Gs Kattia
Petrograd
Grain prices in Baltimore wholesale markets report
Prices paid today in grain markets close in Baltimore. Wheat at 2.73 dollars and corn at 1.60, with local dealers bidding 2.30 after the market. War Relief and Navy League Fund appeal noted with a June 6 tag.
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Baltimore
Agitators Watched as Draft Law Protesters Operate
Federal and local authorities monitor New York groups opposing the selective draft act. The No Conscription League, led by well known anarchists and I W W supporters, including Emma Goldman, campaigns within the law while warning of arrest and sending letters claiming the army plan will Prussianize America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Emma Goldman
America
Castleman to Resume Bluemont Berryville Winchester Transport
Maurice F. Castleman will resume management of the Bluemont Berryville and Winchester Automobile Service with a new 15 passenger car at old low rates. Fares include Bluemont to Berryville 0.75 and Berryville to Winchester 0.50 with light freight and baggage handled promptly. Washington connections available through manager with schedules from Winchester Headquarters Hotel. Eastbound departures at 8 am and 3 pm daily.
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Maurice F. Castleman
Bluemont, Berryville and Winchester Transportation Company
Bluemont
Berryville
Winchester
Washington
Washington and Old Dominion Railway Co
Winchester Headquarters
Fugitive Nichols Gaught Captured in Flint Hill
Walter Nichols who escaped Winchester jail ten days earlier was recaptured in Flint Hill Rappahannock County. Two local citizens held him at gunpoint during arrest. Sheriff Pannett and Deputy Armel transported him back to the local jail where he remains in custody.
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Walter Nichols
Winchester City
State
Flint Hill
Rappahannock County
Pannett
Deputy Armel
Doran
Nichols
Messrs
C. E. Jones
James Smootz
Jones
Coin Found on Kernstown Battlefield During Plastering
James Clinton Curl of Front Royal Virginia found a two cent Civil War coin dated 1865 on Deputy Treasurer Robert Smith’s farm, part of Kernstown battlefield. The coin likely dropped by a soldier near the time of surrender.
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James Clinton Curl
Front Royal
Robert Smith
Lucy Jennings Dies Sudden Sudden Death of Local Woman
Lucy Jennings a respected elderly colored woman of this city died suddenly from paralysis yesterday morning at her South Main Street home. Adopted daughter Sarah Wallace found her speechless at 4 am. Dr. Glass pronounced her dead at 4 30. Funeral to be Sunday at John Mayon Methodist Church, Rev. Reid officiating. Interment in Orrick cemetery. Widow of William Jennings, she leaves son Robert Jennings. another son Rev. Harry Jennings died June 8, 1916.
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Lucy* Jennings
South Main Street
Lucy
Sarah Wallace
Robert McC. Glass
John Mayon Methodist Church
Reid
Orrick Cemetery
William Jennings
Cone
Robert Jennings
Harry Jennings
Kaiser Exhorts His Troops to Fight On
Emperor William told his troops at Arras that the British fight to extend power, while Germans stand united. He praised submarine crews for cutting enemy supply lines and warned that duration depends on God.
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Kaiser
England
Amsterdam
William
Arras
Cologne
Somme
Don Tingie
Hail Insurance Advertisement by Home Fire Insurance Co
Notice from Home Fire Insurance Co of New York offering hail insurance on growing crops. Agents H. R. Bryarly & Bro located at 22 Rouss Ave Winchester Virginia.
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The
Home Fire Insurance Co
New York
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Rouss Ave
Water and Sewer Tax Notice
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1917 or an additional five percent will be added and pipes disconnected. Warns residents to give prompt attention. City Treasurer.
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WM. T. Barr
Winchester Bus Schedule From Hotel Jack
Bluemont Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co lists headquarters at Hotel Jack. Telephone all orders. Leaves Winchester daily at 9 a. m. and 3 p. m.
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Bluemont, Berryville and Winchester Transportation Co
Hotel Jack
Winchester
Generous Donation Request For War Relief Benefit
Vague notice urges readers to make a generous donation on June 6 marked as tagged. Funds are stated to support War Relief and the Navy League. No additional specifics provided.
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War Relief
Navy League
France
War Relief and Navy League
Hensell & Baker Promoting Health Aids
An ad touts Hensell and Bakers health aids as effective natural remedies. The message appeals to readers to trust these products for sick or ailing people, claiming they are pure and nature produced.
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Hensell & Baker
Earth
ip-St
Fort Loudoun Finals Shine With Brilliant Order
Fort Loudoun's finals delivered superb efficiency and precision in a remarkable display of skill and teamwork. The event showcased standout performances and a cohesive, relentless effort from participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun
Fort Loudoun music program sets new record at Empire
Enthusiasm remains high as Fort Loudoun Seminary stages five public recitals at the Empire. Misses Embry, Bratton, Hook, Steck, Bratton, and Glass perform monumental Liszt and Beethoven pieces with orchestral support. The program showcases piano, voice, acting, and dressing with notable artistry and study. Dudley continues on page five.
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Fort Loudoun
Fort Loudoun Seminary
Beethoven
Camille Saint-Saens
Ernest Embry
Guy Bratton
Mary Frances Bratton
Glass
Dudley
Page Five
Volunteers Plan Falls Down Again
Washington reports the Army says volunteer recruitment is failing in wartime. Regular army enlistment since April total 87,518, with Illinois at 300 and New York at 295 leading states. Officials warn a major volunteer push is needed to meet new war-strength targets amid looming conscription.
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Washington
War Department
Illinois
New York
Army
National Guard
France
Training Camp May Come Here
It was learned today that the United States government was contemplating establishing a military training camp for recruits in this section near Winchester. Local citizens, with Congressman T. W. Harrison, pressed to locate the camp at the former cavalry site used years ago for about three thousand men. Cavalry Camp would be ideal, offering location, size, water and other facilities. The government plans to establish several training camps nationwide for new army recruits.
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United States
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
United States Cavalry
Cavalry
M. W. of A. to Hold Annual Sermon in Gore Va
The M W of A will hold its annual sermon Sunday June 3 at 2 pm in the Baptist Church Gore Virginia. W R Alexander of Winchester will preach.
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Gore
M. W
Baptist Church
W. R. Alexander
Winchester
Winchester Parade Invites All Citizens Tomorrow Night
Citizens of Winchester plan a large parade Friday night with music red fire and speeches. Every man woman and child is urged to participate as paraders to inspire youths to register for military duty next Tuesday and to urge enlistment in Company I Second Virginia Regiment. Parade organizers W Spott White and L Marshall Baker say it will be among the largest in the area with many county residents expected to join.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Virginia Regiment
Messrs. W. Spott White
L. Marshall Baker
Tire
Brandoah Valley Academy Cadets
John Kerr High School Ca
Winchester Cold Storage gains charter to boost stock
The State Corporation Commission approves raising the Winchester Cold Storage Company capital from 100000 to 150000 to issue more stock amid strong demand. Construction on the north Winchester plant between the Cumberland Valley and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads progresses rapidly, with completion expected for this fall storage of fruit.
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The
State Corporation Commission
Winchester Cold Storage Company
Cumberland Valley
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Freight Steamer Selje Sunk After Collision At Sea
A freight steamer named Selje sank ten minutes after colliding with the bark Stepfinder, which was also damaged. Twenty two crew members escaped in lifeboats and were rescued by the Stepfinder as both ships headed to European ports.
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Stepfinder
Mrs. W. V. Hodges Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. Katie A. Hodges widow of William V. Hodges of Winchester died suddenly after a visit to the National Cemetery for memorial exercises. Born August 29, 1854, she was active in the United Brethren Church, led the Otter Hein Bible Class, presided over the Woman's Missionary Society, and served with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Memorial Association.
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Katie A. Hodges
William V. Hodges
National Cemetery
West Piccadilly Street
Elmer
Frederick County
Hodges Wis
Wiliam
Mary Jane Fries
Winchester
Publc School
Shenandoah Collegiate Institute
Dayton
State Normal School
Shippensburg
William V.hodges
Hodges
United Brethren Church
Wich
Otter- Hein
Woman's Missionary Society
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ladies’ Nedtional Memorial Association
Mrs Hodges Dies After Widowhood Since 1909
Mrs. Hodges aged widow with no surviving husband since January 27 1909 dies leaving son Vance Hodges two sisters Mrs John H Hartman and Mrs John J Brown and brother the Rev Dr W C Fries of Dayton Ohio editor of United Brethren Sunday publications Funeral at her Piccadilly Street home Friday at 3 pm conducted by Rev Dr A S Hammack and Rev G W Stover Interment Mount Hebron Cemetery
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United Brethren Church
A. S. Hammack
Dayton
G. W. Stover
Mount Hebren Cemetery
German subs use cutting device to breach steel nets
An American port report describes a new cutting device aboard German submarines that slices through steel netting like butter. Officers say U boats show boldness in the Mediterranean, approaching harbors, sinking ships, cutting nets, and plaiting mines.
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Méditerranean
Porte
Mediterranean
Justice orders nationwide draft halt to stop exodus
Washington May 31 1917 the Department of Justice orders that all persons liable for registration be kept from leaving the United States until after registration day The drastic measure aims to curb displacement by Mexico and Canada while officials warn of possible disorder on registration day El Paso reports 100 conscription age men held at the border and student activists from Columbia University arrested in New York for conspiracy to resist enforcement of the draft laws
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Washington
Department of Justice
United Sta
Mexico
Canada
War Department
Plah
Wilson
America
EL Paso
Tex
Columbia University
New York
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Verdun Front
War Relief and
Wavy League Fund
Nichols Gaught
Pistol’s Point
Logal
Lucy Jennings
Empire
Winchester Institution
Company A
National Defense League
M. W. of A
Wire
W. V. Hodges
Moling & Seal’s Ad
Mexics
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