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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1920

Page

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Expulsion of New York Socialist Delegation Shocks Assembly

Five socialists led by Louis Waldman August Claessens and Samuel Orr were expelled from the New York Assembly for disloyalty. The action, unprecedented in U S legislative history, erased party lines as the full delegation was removed. Theodore Roosevelt opposed the expulsion arguing the assembly had no right to exclude them.

Albany N. Y Louis Waldman August Claessens Chas Solomon Samuel A. DeWitt Samuel Orr New York City New York Assembly United States Theodore Roosevelt

Victrola for sale at SEALS for 25 dollars

A vintage Victrola advertised as good as new offered for 25 dollars at SEALS. The listing highlights affordable price and functional condition. No additional items or details provided.

Secretary for Ireland resigns. MacPher son leaves post

Ian MacPher son, chief secretary for Ireland, has resigned from his office and the resignation has been officially accepted today. The move follows lingering political strains as Dublin awaits new arrangements.

Associated Press Lon N Ian MacPherson Ireland

Gleaners Church Cake and Candy Sale Planned

The Gleaners of the Presbyterian Church will hold a cake and candy sale at J S Solenberger's Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Gleaners Presbyterian Church

Fire Sweeps Large Wholesale Center in Columbus

A spectacular blaze in the Wholesale district virtually destroyed four four story brick buildings on Chestnut street between High and Third. Loss estimated over 500000. Occupants included Erner and Hopkins Electrical Company Livingston Steel Company Davis Cigar Company and Simons Shoe Company. Two firemen were injured one seriously.

Columbus Chestnut Third Erner and Hopkins Electrical Company Livingston Steel Company Davis Cigar Company Simons Shoe Company

Carnival Ground Tonight Promises Big Night For All

A lively Carnival Ground event tonight promises high energy and non stop activity for attendees. Organizers hype a wide range of attractions and performances across the grounds with crowds expected to gather.

Democrats Hold Primary April 6 in Winchester

Democrats of Winchester will hold a primary on Tuesday April 8 to nominate candidates for mayor and six council seats, with 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. voting at the Friendship Fire Engine House and City Hall. Mayoral nominees are Dr Julian F Ward and William W Glass. First ward candidates are W A Baker Herman H Hable Hunter B Grim W L Fultz and C R Anderson. Second ward has three candidates: W A Sale Charles P McVicar and W Nelson Page. Republicans have not yet filed a mayoral ticket but are expected to meet after the primary.

Winchester Friendship Fire Company Jon East Cork Street Julian F. Ward William W. Glass Messrs. W. A. Baker Herman H. Hable Hunter B. Grim W. L. Fultz C. R. Anderson Messrs W. 4. Sale Charles P. McVicar W. Nelson Page Republican’City Executive Committee

Well Sunday School Reorganization Meeting Noted

The Well down Sunday school will reorganize at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning, April 4. Everyone is urgently requested to be present. Superintendent.

For Sale 7H P Engine Law and Frame Sealed in Fine Condition

Seal's Music Store advertises a 7H P engine law and frame in fine condition for sale. The notice also lists employment: Winchester Public Schools seeks teachers for 1920-21 with preference to local graduates or normal school/college graduates and applications by letter to Supervisor F. E. Clerk.

Seal’s Music Store Tary Winchester Public Schools F. E. Clerk

Japanese Slain in Siberia Battle Report

An Associated Press dispatch from Honolulu dated April 1 reports seven Japanese troops and several civilians killed in a two day clash with Russian Bolshevik forces at Nikolaevsk in Siberia. The Tokyo cable notes casualties and ongoing hostilities with Bolshevik units.

Associated Press Honolulu Nikolaevsk Siberia

Railroad Goat Workers Strike Paralyzes Harbor Traffic

In New York on April 1 a general strike by marine workers was ordered effective immediately on all railroad boats except ferries. The union said workers would comply, projecting 40 percent of harbor traffic to be tied up.

Associated Press New York Marine Workers

CHS Readies The Crucifixion Cantata In Berryville And Winchester

The combined choirs of Grace Berryville and Christ Winchester prepare Stainer cantata The Crucifixion with Mr Goodwin Williams directing and Mrs H D Fuller organist. Soloists include Dr Archibald Osborne Mrs F L Buckley and Dr Hunter H McGuire with a quartet performing God So Loved the World. Public invited to both Berryville and Winchester performances.

Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Grace Protestant Episcopal Church of Berryville Sir John Stainer St. Paul’s London Grace Church Christ Church Stainer Goodwin Williams Clarke County Choral Society H. D. Fuller A Webster Richards Katharine R. Glass Hugh S. Duffey Thomas Burley Clarence Sheppard Archibald P. Osborne F. L. Buckley Hunter H. McGuire James R. DuShane Glass Osborne McGuire John Waters St. Thomas’ Protestant Episcopal Church of Washington Winchester Waters G. O. Miller

Indictments in DC for alleged Supreme Court leak

Four men were indicted by the District of Columbia Supreme Court grand jury in connection with an alleged leak of a Supreme Court decision last November in the Southern Pacific oil land case. The charges accuse them of conspiring to defraud the United States by breaching secrecy surrounding the court's opinions before public release.

Associated Press Washington District of Columbia Supreme Court Grand Jury United States Supreme Court Southern Pacific Oil Land United States Supree Court

Indicted officials linked to ppp profit scheme

Ashton I. Embry former secretary to Associate Justice McKenna James H Graves Barrett E Moses and E Millard Mayer Jr are named in a grand jury report for allegedly furnishing a tip that allowed 24 defendants to short 500 shares of Southern Pacific for a $1412.50 profit in a ppp related case.

Ashton I’. Embry McKenna Supreme Court James H. Graves Department of Justice Barrett E. Moses Washington E. ‘Millard Mayer, Jr Embry Southern Pacific

Licenses and Automobiles Notes from Commissioner

The notice lists licenses expiring April 30 1920 and authorizes issuing licenses for the year starting May 1 1920. It instructs applicants to bring state registration cards when applying for automobile licenses and is signed by the Commissioner of Revenue J L Deere.

For Sale One New Essex Touring Car Bromley’s Garage

For Sale one new Essex touring car available at Bromley’s Garage. Remnants at Brill and Ritter's indicate local listings or related notices from the same source segment.

Bromley’s Brill and Ritter's

Irish President Addresses Maryland House of Delegates

Eamon de Valera president of the Irish republic spoke to the Maryland House of Delegates in Annapolis after a greeting with Governor Ritchie. He met delegates at the railroad station and left Annapolis shortly after his address. Also in Annapolis are Benner Kelly and his roommate John Frost visiting for Easter at the Kelly home on North Market Street.

Associated Press Annapolis Eamon de Valera Maryland House of Delegates House Ritchie Benner Kelly University of Maryland Baltimore John Frost Montreal, Can A A. Kelly North Market Street

Easter Cake Sale by United Brethren Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren Church will hold an Easter Cake Sale at the W P Anderson store on North Main Street on Saturday April 3 from 10 a m to 3 p m. There will be cakes home made candy and other toothsome articles for sale.

Calvin Jones, Jr Harold C. Jones Farmers and Merchants National Bank Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church W. P. Anderson North Main Street

Scout Seeks Old Paper For Disposal Help

A local Boy Scout requests anyone with old paper to contact him for disposal assistance. The note asks notify the scout, indicating a community service appeal.

Painting and Wallpaper by N. D. Wyvill

See our line of wall papers latest designs in all grades. Painting paper hanging and floor finishing. Work done promptly by N. D. Wyvill 35 W Water St. Phone 135 W. Bumper crop and pedigreed oats at high grade seed Winchester Seed Co. ing 19-1p-11)

N. D. Wyvill Water ‘St Igh Grate Winchester ‘Seed CO

Attention urged to dispose of old papers

A notice requests people with old papers to notify a person named Bop for disposal. The fragment provides limited context and lacks specifics about location or date.

Taly Accepts Wilson Plan For Adriatic Settlement

Trieste April 1 The Italian government notifies Gabrielle Ammunzio it will accept President Wilsons project for settling the Adriatic question An envoy from Premier Nitti visited Fiume and informed di Annunzio the decision to accept the plan by the Italian government is announced

Trieste Gabrielle Ammunzio Wilson Adriatic Nitti Fiume di Annunzio

Swift Messenger Robbery in Kansas City

Two armed men in a automobile held up Swift and Company messengers on Twenty third street and escaped with a handbag containing 45 840 dollars.

Associated Press Kansas City F Swift and Company Twenty-third Street

Schedule Of Physicians Fees Adopted by Winchester Society

The Winchester and Frederick County Medical Society adopts a minimum fee schedule effective April 1 1920 City visits office 1 day 82 night visits 4 between 7 pm and 7 am obstetrical minimum 25 Country visits 2 for first mile and 1 for each additional mile. sales of half more for night visits Consultation fees 5 in city 6 in country plus mileage.

Winchester and Frederick County

Desirable Lots Near Harrie Addition Put Up for Quick Sale

To obtain funds for burned buildings, three desirable Harrie addition lots are offered cheap to a quick buyer. Seller: Mrs. B. F. Browning. 31-1pltf.

Harrie Addition B. F. Browning

Wilson asserts US troops on Rhine under armistice terms

President Wilson told Congress that American troops and their occupied Rhine territory remain under armistice terms. He said the Rhineland high commission has no authority over U S troops and that Major General Allen has full authority to police the district and maintain order.

Rhineland

Labor Wanted Three Dollars Per Day and Steady Employment

Classified labor notice from Winchester and Western Railroad of Winchester Virginia seeking workers. Pays three dollars per day with steady employment. Contact listed for applicants.

Winchester& Western Winchester

Chapman’s Auto Sales Ford lineup sale

Want Fords if you want a Ford used car. All models priced 275 to 600. CHAPMAN'S AUTO SALES.

Ford Chapman

Notice for advertiser submissions deadline

Advertisers are informed that all adverts for the same day’s publication must be at this office by 7:30 a.m. to ensure inclusion in the issue.

Hob-nails for sale at Little Joe's store

Notice of sale offering genuine Army hob-nail shoes in limited stock arriving early. Slightly used pairs available for quick purchase at Little Joe's.

Little Joe's

Mexican Shop Announces New Easter Goods Shipment

The Mexican Shop reports a new shipment of goods arriving with special Easter novelties. Customers are urged to visit for fresh items and seasonal offerings.

Grain Market Shifts Amid Scarcity Rumors

Fragmentary note suggests a sudden shortage of middlings and calls for action from farmers. Mentions Keckley and Shryock with a time reference 11 1p 3t, indicating a local auction or meeting. No clear location or date provided.

Reopening of Pennsylvania Railroad Office

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces the reopening of the former Cumberland and Valley Division offices after the departure of passenger train No. 710 at 7:10 a.m. The consolidated speed and ticket office will be displayed with Mr. M B Snoke as agent.

Come On And Jazz Tonight At The Carnival Ground

A brief night event titled Come On And Jazz runs at the Carnival Ground. The promotion targets general attendees with a lively program and guest performers.

Union Painters Demand $1.25 Hour Amid Idle Labor

About 2,000 union painters in Cleveland abstained from work to press for $1.25 hourly wages starting May 1, after rejecting a proposed $1.12 offer believed to be agreed yesterday. The prior wage stood at 80 cents per hour.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio

March tire tube and oil contest numbers announced

The ad lists winning numbers 6987 6801 4854 for March contest with a 50 cent purchase for a chance to win a tire tube and oil. RAMSBURG AUTO SUPPLY CO promotes "You Pay Less Here" and the Ladies Aid Society of Market Street advertises a sale next to the Evans Hotel at 30 a.m.

Ramsburg Auto Supply CO Ladies Aid Society of Market St.ne Evans

Jewett Piano Upright for Sale at SEAL'S

Upright Jewett piano in fine condition offered cheap at SEAL'S. Contact for details and pricing.

Warn Against Counterfeit Ford Parts

A reader alert warns about counterfeit Ford parts sold as genuine by untrustworthy sellers. It urges customers to insist on authentic Ford parts made by the Ford Motor Company to save money and avoid substandard components.

Ford Ford Company Chapman's

Delaware Delays Ratification of Suffrage Amendment

Washington reports the Delaware legislature debates ratifying the suffrage amendment. Leaders from both major parties monitor the outcome as it could influence national momentum and 1916 election prospects.

Telegraphers Won't Join N and W Strike Reported

Fragmentary text indicates telegraphers reportedly refused to join the Norfolk and Western strike. Details unclear as the page contains garbled OCR with stray letters and incomplete phrases.

N.&w

Stock Yard Strike Triggers Price Surge in Chicago

In Chicago on April 1, about 900 meat handlers went on strike as federal mediators sought a deal. Cattle supply dwindled and plants shifted to rationing while prices for meat and provisions climbed amid the work stoppage.

Associated Press Chicago Federal Ing

Fire destroys home near Winchester in early morning blaze

An alarm at 3.170 Mile is reported for a fire near Winchester. Firefighters from Friendship Fire Company respond but the smokehouse and residence were already engulfed. One may assume little possibility of saving the property.

Adlernadah John Gaunteleikt Winchester Arryville Friendship Fire Company Thin City

Court condemns unfair practice in pretrial talks

Judge Talbot found Robert Jefferson guilty of assault on Isaiah Jackson and fined him 500 marks for speaking with the police and attempting to present his side before trial. The court warned that such conduct by litigants does not influence justice and weakens the defense.

Robert Jefferson Isaiah Jackson Jili Talbot Jefferson

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