New Peace Move Receives Cautious Reception Here
A new peace overture is expected to meet a guarded but hopeful reception locally. Officials and residents await details as questions about terms and timelines remain unresolved.
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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1917
Page
1
America Will Fight On Until Last Man and Dollar
Washington reports the United States rejects peace offers based on restoring the prewar status quo. Officials say the president will not waver from continuing the war until Germany is beaten and autocracy is reformed to give people control. The stance emphasizes lasting peace, not mere truces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
United States
Deutsches Tageszeitung
Berlin
Reichstag
Tntil
Germany
Winchester Library War Fund Appeal Urges Immediate Help
Local leaders urge Winchester and surrounding areas to contribute to the Library War Fund. They emphasize the modest goal and promise wide publicity, asking for a one dollar donation to treasurer Miss Carter B. Conrad to quickly meet the target. Committee members include Miss Lily H. Baker and Mrs. R. T. Barton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter B. Conrad
Mrs Mary E Lewis Dies in McKeesport Hospital
News of the death of Mrs. Mary E. Lewis wife of Willard Lewis aged 38 years 8 months 24 days in a McKeesport Pennsylvania hospital after nephritis. She leaves husband two daughters Viola and Anna and her parents Mr and Mrs Farr of Loudoun County Virginia. The funeral will be from Annie Lewis home 709 South Braddock Street at 230 PM Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Lewis
Willard Lewis
McKeesport
Viola
Anna Lewis
Farr
Loudoun County
Annie Lewis
South Braddock Street
Ramacciotti Mourns Mother's Death in Italy
Ramacciotti a North Main street fruit dealer learns his mother died about a month ago in Boveglio Tuscany Italy at age 63. He has three sisters and a brother in Italy a brother in Hagerstown and a sister in Carlisle. The Italian brother was wounded at the front. Father died years ago. Mass for Mrs Ramacciotti was said at St Marys Catholic Church in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramacciotti
Boveglio
Tuscany
Italy
Ramaciotti
Hagerstown
Carlisle
St. Mary's
Peace propaganda warfare and Liberty Loan push
The text urges officials to avoid discussing peace propaganda while pursuing stronger army and Navy efficiency and a large Liberty Loan subscription to demonstrate U S resolve against German imperialism and end despotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Red Cross Canvass Gathers City Support Today
City wide Red Cross fund drive proceeds this afternoon with business men aiming for six hundred dollars and residential teams seeking at least two hundred fifty. Donations already total eleven thousand nine hundred thirty eight dollars and thirty one cents with notable gifts from Susan Steck and Anne Brooke Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross
Susan Steck
Anne Brooke Kern
Tittlé
Death of Charles I. Putts Sr. in Baltimore
Relatives in Winchester report the death of Charles I. Putts Sr at his Baltimore home 217 Mosher Street. His sister Mrs Henrietta Kremer lies critically ill in Winchester. Both expressed hope to see each other again before death. Putts aged 74 leaves a widow Mrs Alverda Emmatt Putts and three children Charles Edward and Mami e Putts. Survived by sisters Mrs Kremer of Winchester and Mrs Jo hn Brubaker of Philadelphia. Funeral from 2717 Mosher Street Baltimore tomorrow at 2 pm with Woodlawn Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Baltimore
Charles I. Putts, Sr
Mosher Street
Mrs. Kremer
Mr. Potts
Kremer
Alverda Emmatt Putts
Charles Putts
Edward Putts
Mamie Putts
Temple
Texas
Jo- Hn Brubaker
Philadelphia
Putts
Woodlawn
Local Soldiers Receive First Pay at Camp Lee
At Camp Lee, Virginia, 1,238 drafted men arrived from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. Virginia counties lag on the third increment, with about 2,100 still due. Paydays covered September 5 and September 19 calls, with $29 and $11 per man respectively, and an estimated $2,000,000 to be paid next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Camp Lee
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Aeras
Bulk Apples Wanted for Highest Cash Price
Advertisement notes bulk apples wanted for hand picked or good drops delivered to B. O. apple shed. A representative Ashby Sprint will handle delivery terms. Gold(en) & Company lists contact details for sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Shed
Ashby Sprint
Golden & Company
Storage Insures Apples at No Extra Cost
Local enterprise financed by fruit growers opens modern storage facility offering insurance and low rates. Also notices seeking three unfurnished heated rooms and sales ladies with experience for Star paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Respect
Star
Needlework Guild Appeals Contributions and Membership Rules
The Needlework Guild officers request all 1917 collection contributions be delivered to the Directory by October 31. A gift of two new wearing apparel or household linen items makes one a Guild member. The annual collection funds local distribution. 1916 donations were allocated to Hospital District Nurse Through SINFO ORMATH KL sas at ela 92 Reserve Me ecre pee tctp ta isc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinfo Ormath KL Sas
Ela
Panchy Mobillo TS
In Memoriam Annie E B Ramey Oct 7 1915
In loving remembrance of Annie EB Ramey who died two years ago on October 7 1915. A precious one from us is gone a voice we love is still a vacant place is in our home. Written by her husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie EB. Ramey
Reopen Cases of Five Married Men Aimed at Draft Review
Adjutant General W. W. Sale orders Winchester and Frederick county boards to reopen five local cases. These men had been certified for army service by local and district boards. Reopening aims to reassess dependent spouses without necessarily sparing them from service. marriages occurred recently, raising new dependents, and authorities want to avoid unintended conscription.
Cold Storage Plant Receives Daily Apple Influx
The Cold Storage Corporation operates in full, with about 230 000 barrels of apples stored by afternoon and 4 000 to 5 000 barrels arriving daily. The refrigeration system keeps pace, ensuring prompt service to patrons. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad completed a track directly to the plant, speeding shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thig
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Hunters must hold licenses from July 1 for season start
The county requires hunters to obtain licenses dated July 1 each year and valid from November 1. Those hunting on land not their own must show a license. Mrs. Clevenger of Winchester is visiting daughter Mrs. W. A. Henson at Riverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Mrs. Clevenger
Winchester
Mrs. .W. A. Henson
Riverton
Front Royal
Another Big Attack Made On the Huns
London reports that French forces joined British armies in a wide front offensive northeast and east of Ypres to push Germans back from the Belgian coast sectors. Haig says satisfactory progress. front lines held after initial gains despite hard fighting and improving weather aiding air support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
British War Office
Quotations In Apple Markets From Shipping Point Prices
Market reports from various regions show shipments heavier in Rogers Arkansas with bulk prices from 1.30 to 1.50 per crate. Grand Junction Colorado notes good demand and steady markets with Jonathan apples around 1.35 to 1.40 per crate. Telegraphic jobbing prices list New York Yorks 4 to 6 dollars and Virginia Grimes around 5.50 to 6 dollars with other varieties priced across Philadelphia Washington Atlanta Cincinnati Pittsburgh and New Orleans markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Bureau of Markets
United States Agricultural Department
Rogers
Ark
Orchard Run
Grand Junction
Colo
Jonathan
New York
Yorks
Washington
Virginia
Yorka ‘B
Grimes A
Staymans
Baldwins
NEW Orleans
Charley Rouss Fire Calls Special Meeting Tonight
A special meeting of the Charley Rouss will be held at 8 o clock to formalize the consolidation with Ross Hook and Ladder companies. Also on the agenda is important business for the younger members of the company including John Seal Jr. president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
Ross Hook and Ladder
Dompany
Ip John Seal, JR
Plan Mapped Out for Calling Up Next Army Men
Authorities in charge of selective service plan changes after flaws in the first quota. General Crowder and officials aim to tighten medical exams and standardize processes before presenting details to Secretary Baker. About the exact number of men remains undecided, with most eligibles likely to be summoned for on-site examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
Ws Baker
General Crowder
Growder
Avery
Aids
Public Auction at No 20 South Main St Saturday
W L FULTZ announces a public auction at 2 o clock on Saturday October 13 selling a lot of household and kitchen furniture at No 20 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main St
W.L. Fultz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kaiser
Wire
Central Powers
Wilson
League For National Unity
Library War Fund
Wincheter
Lily H. Baker
Miss Carter B. Conrad
R. T. Barton
C. Vernon Eddy
J. T. Fisher
Minnie
Bosserman
Olin Faulkner
Lewis F. Cooper
G. M.hansbrough
Maymie Spielman
Genevieve Burton
Cornelia ‘Slonaker
Elizabeth Schwartz
F. M. Richardson
Robi. Smith
Walter Bosserman
Godfrey Miller
Walter Bossermanh
G. R. Wheat
G. L. Miller
Sue K. Kemp
Nannie R. Glass
Hunter Stine
M., Henkel
George Keller
Mr. Putts
Free Insurance
Needlework
S. Ll. Lupton
May H. Heist
Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
Star Office
Gale
S. Washington St
W. W. Sale
Frederick County
Ypres
Field Marshal Haig
APPLE
of Agricultural Department
Atlanta
Do Best
Jonathan A
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Secretary of War
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