08 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
1
A report notes a policy change by a government or organization granting relief from fees. The text highlights the impact on individuals or groups seeking aid and outlines the broader implications for access and costs.
Officials expect a pivotal Paris conference on November 15 with Col. E M House heading the American delegation. Germany’s submarines are accused of increasing activity to hinder the mission as the United States prepares to join the talks with the Allies against Prussian aims. The surge in German naval activity follows U S participation in the Paris talks.
From Rome dispatches comes word General Cadorna’s rear guard and cavalry detachment hinder the enemy along the Livenza river while Italian resistance is said to be stiffening along the ring. Experts doubt a stand at Livenza, aiming to delay until Plave river preparations are ready. German leaflets urge Italians to help England, as fliers attempt fraternization, but all reports say the effort fails.
The Nurses Association presents Colonel Frederick Ray’s illustrated lecture on Pilgrim's Progress at the Auditorium next Monday with 4000 feet of moving pictures. Admission is 35 cents for Monday or 50 cents for both Monday and Tuesday when Parsifal will screen. The $58,000 production is billed as a sublime cinema classic seen nationwide.
1917 Maxwell Touring like new two Ford Tourings both in good condition. Cheap to quick buyer. 841 p-21. ROUSS GARAGE House for rent to small family. Charles W. Fries 378 National Ave.
Sale announces immediate auction of household items including heating stoves wood beds bedding car pets mattings couch blinds oil stove tables pictures and mirrors at 44 Market Street. Items available for quick purchase.
On Sunday November 11 preaching will be held at Lamps Memorial at 10 30 a m Paxton Chapel at 3 p m and Round Hill at 7 30 p m EE W Brubaker announces the schedule. Also wanted a cook for Mrs Franck Baker at 25 W Piccadilly St. 6 1p 3t.
The group had kept its structure and intentions under the tightest seal until now when it became safe to reveal the specifics.
Miss Flora E Strout of Baltimore who has spent years in Japan and Burma will discuss Social Conditions In Japan at 8 pm Friday November 8 at Market Street M E Church under the auspices of the W C T U The public is invited to attend.
Ohio votes to adopt prohibition by a margin of 2,263 with 519,237 for and 517,074 against while New York declares for suffrage. The developments signal push for a national prohibition amendment via the Sheppard resolution, with six year ratification deadline.
Auction notice lists pure bred cows and heifers bulls Berkshire sows and pigs plus stock for breeding. Dr L M Allen promotes sale with emphasis on quality stock and breeding value.
Obituary notes Virginia born journalist Mr. Smith son of Dr John Philip Smith and Mrs Sallie Bland Newton lived in Winchester before moving to Baltimore. He rose from society editor at the Morning Herald to the Baltimore News earning wide respect for tact and ability. Survived by widow Mary Turnbull Smith and sister Mary Newton Edison. Funeral arrangements in Baltimore with burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
The federal fuel administration assured Winchester Chamber of Commerce secretary Mr. McCarthy that seven cars of anthracite and an equal amount of soft coal would be shipped to Winchester to relieve the current shortage. Some payments have been made but shipments delayed by coal companies. officials vow expedited distribution to meet immediate needs and prevent fuel hardship.
Seven people, six women and one man, were killed when a Brooklyn building at 17 Atlantic Avenue collapsed while beans stored for General Pershing’s forces caused the structural failure. Firemen were injured as an ammonia tank exploded inside. Authorities opened a joint city and federal investigation into the disaster.
Dry oak hickory and pine offered for sale or delivery. Any4 size load delivered. Contact John Harmer at 207 W. 11-3-1p-6t. Also wanted white and yellow earload corn through H. B Keckley & Co. of H. H. Baker. ptt
The knitting committee appeals for helpers to create sweaters and articles for Company I's men bound for France. Winchester women urged to contribute, wool provided free, call at the Red Cross room on the first floor of Dr Myers building West Water Street for access.
Mrs. R. T Barton appointed local chairman and treasurer for the Winchester and Frederick county YWCA war work council. Contributions include L. Marshall Baker 100 dollars A J Wright 6 25 A Friend 26 dollars. Barton to appeal further funds after returning from Charlottesville. Virginia canvass aims to gather money quickly in cities towns and counties. Communities have already given large sums as America enters the war with full commitment.
A Camp Lee letter states Norman L Clark, from near Gainesboro Frederick County, is discharged from Army service as physically unfit and expected home this week after a long hospital period. He reportedly suffers from an incurable malady. Ip-11) WM. T. Barr extends thanks for reelection as City Treasurer.
Two desirable residences at Nos. 14 and 16 East Gerard Street will be sold at 12 O'Clock Saturday. Advertisement notes positions on another page. Felp-3t for sale apples and fancy goods offered by Boyd Richards, Broker.
Reports from Petrograd say the Maximalists have overthrown Kerensky's government and taken control of media and government. A Russian embassy briefing in Washington calls the news serious though unofficial, with calls for a continental assembly and land redistribution to peasants. Soldiers are said to have quit trenches, potentially signaling a shift in German front lines.
Official returns show Westmoreland Davis Democrat carrying Winchester by 177 and Frederick County by 447, totaling a 624 plurality city and county. R L Omps Democrat for House of Delegates had no opposition with 987 votes in town and county. State Democratic ticket also leads by over 600 in the area. A High School entertainment event features Mrs Helen B Palliser at the Empire Theater. A leather hand bag was lost between Hubert's gate and Winchester on Welltown and Marchinsburg pike. reward offered.
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