General Kornilofe Fired by the Allies
General Kornilofe is dismissed by Karensky who appoints Kelg Falander after demanding authority.
10 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1917
Page
1
General Kornilofe is dismissed by Karensky who appoints Kelg Falander after demanding authority.
Across Petrograd civilians flee as Kerensky and Korniloff feud ends with Korniloff dismissal and a new military administrator named to lead the armies. Washington reports embassy alarm as word spreads of a possible fresh Russian revolution amid German pressure.
The infantile paralysis quarantine eased in Harrisonburg city and Rockingham county with theaters reopening. No new cases reported yesterday. health officials hope the disease may end soon in the area. If Ashby and Central districts stay clear, quarantine could end next week. Augusta county remains guarded at the Rockingham line near Burketown to restrict minors.
Washington report states colored selective men will not train with whites at 16 National Army cantonments. Secretary Baker announces they will not be called in the first draft increment and their training call is postponed toward the draft’s end. Also a stray cattle notice from C Campbell farm at Opequon offering reward.
The National Fruit Products Co The New Cider Plant at Fairmont Avenue and Strother Lane announces readiness to receive cider apples at 40 cents per hundred pounds.
Geneva dispatch reports Austro Hungarian troops accused of war rule violations by wearing Italian uniforms. Many dressed as Italians spoke Italian, causing friendly fire fears as Italians reportedly attacked.
Advertises high market prices for all apples and winter varieties. Sender AL Beck invites sellers to see him before selling at Miller's Warehouse CV Station.
Virginia sheriffs face removal as the State Corporation Commission records show they accepted passes from Southern Railway. The company contends the passes replaced compensation for services, with a $500 fine imposed in one case. The commission lists sheriffs including Charles A. Barbee of Prince William and W. R. Beales of Mecklenburg among those implicated, signaling possible further investigations.
The Winchester community organizes a public September 18 celebration to honor local men drafted for national service. Representative T W Harrison will address attendees and Rev Dr W B Smith will give the opening prayer. A city chorus drawn from church groups outlines selections. The citizens committee will meet at Handley Library 7 30 pm to choose arrangements, shifting from the City Wall due to a Red Cross event at Handley Library lecture hall.
Sheriff Luther Pannett, head of the local board of exemption, finishes pressing duties and takes a brief vacation. He plans time in Washington and likely will visit Petersburg, Virginia to inspect the army camp there.
The Red Cross committee urges all residents of Winchester and Frederick County to attend a meeting tomorrow at 8 o clock in the lecture hall of the Trandley Library. State secretary Donald H. Brown and Rev. Dr. Thompson of Richmond will explain the society’s work in plain language.
Lieut. Lee F. Lanham arrived today to visit at his father’s home on National avenue. He received his commission as first lieutenant in the aviation section of the Signal Corps last month and will be radio officer at Fort Sill Oklahoma before heading to Washington and then Oklahoma later in the week. Lanham previously worked for years with the Navy Department as a wireless operator. Mr. Harry Warden of Berryville Virginia spent today in town on business.
Mrs Henry Hibbard applied today for a warrant to arrest her husband on a charge of assault. She says he has refused to support her and their two children since his arrest weeks ago. He admits the claim but says losing his railroad job after the arrest left him unable to find work. He had earned up to 120 dollars monthly as a fireman for Cumberland Valley Railroad. He was jailed 29 days for the assault but released after the justice ruled he bore partial blame.
In Washington the war emergency council of the National Bakers Association discussed standard loaf size and price, and fixing bakers profits. Joseph Bell of the Master Bakers Association and the food administration member met with the council, which may seek official approval if a final bread pricing decision is reached.
Word has been received in Winchester of the death of Mrs. Eldridge wife of the Rev FE Olin Eldridge a former pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church in this city Her death occurred in Portland Oregon last Monday and was due to cancer She was a woman of high character and was an able assistant to her husband during his pastorate here
Sir Thomas Reyden and a party of British officers with headquarters in Washington have been touring battlefields in Winchester and nearby areas for several days. They departed yesterday to the upper Shenandoah Valley. Mrs. Laura Clingan of Hagerstown Md is visiting at her brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs Whitlock on the Valley Pike.
Mr. John Enders of Berryville Virginia arrived as a business visitor in town today, staying briefly to conduct local affairs and meet with contacts.
A Winchester man, Frank Carter, was killed in an accidental explosion at the Frankford Arsenal near Philadelphia on Saturday. Three men died and twenty one were injured, with Carter identified later by coroner's officials. His body was to be brought to Winchester for burial at Whiloh Baptist Church with funeral services set for Wednesday afternoon.
Washington Sept. 10 General debate on the administration soldiers insurance bill ends today as the House prepares for a pitched fight. Supporters doubt they can defeat all amendments while President Wilson backs the measure. Regular Democrats face opposition within their ranks and pension interests fear losses if the bill passes.
Dr John M Weicht a veterinary surgeon and flour mill operator on the Valley pike seeks divorce from Mia Welcht in Corporation Court The bill has not yet been filed They have not lived together recently but he has supported her under a court order She plans to contest with an attorney They were married over twenty years ago.
Frank Silver, who has been at Memorial Hospital after a delicate operation, continues to improve under care from top physicians. Local reports say his intimate recovery is progressing, with steady signs of better condition.
War talk rises as Sweden and Argentina may sever ties with Germany amid claims of secret German dispatches. State Department officials say Lansing will not tolerate delays and expect potential break with Sweden and Argentina, with war declarations seen as highly likely.
Washington dispatch reports the War Department plans an army of 2 000 000 by January 31 1918 and 2 500 000 by July 4 1918. The move aims to outpace Civil War strength and outmaneuver German miscalculations, signaling a major U S mobilization effort. Contingents from National Army expected to field in time.
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