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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
1
Evidence of Communist reach behind rail strike, says Palmer
Washington reports that Justice Department findings allege the Russian Communist Internationale aims to spark a mass strike in the United States via the railroad stoppage aided by the Industrial Workers of the World. Cabinet discussions followed, with no public decision announced as the Railroad Labor Board appointment moves proceed in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
Russian Communist Internationale
United States
Communist Party
Industrial Workers of the World
Communist Internationale
Wilson
Palmer
White House
Railroad Labor of ‘ Board
Senate
Grayson
Wilsop
Railroad Labor Board
J. J. Forrester
Union of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Chicago
Central West
Imsur
Ohio
Michigan
Far West
California
Brotherhood
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania Railroad
Isaac Lobe Straus
New
Cumberland
Mad
Mast
Georges Creek
New England
Boston
Mass
New York
Jersey City
Beck's Steam Bakery equipment for sale in Winchester Virginia
Announcement states the complete machinery and tools for candy manufacture will be sold privately by Beck's Steam Bakery at Winchester Virginia. Also mentions a meeting of the cast of "As You Was" on Thursday at 8:20 p.m. in a local auditorium with an important note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck’s Steam Bakery
Winchester
Ip Auditorium
Rees
Jght
Friendship Fire Company
Win
Ian
Chester
Star
Winchester Fire Safety Debate Over Speed Limits
The Winchester council debates truck speed limits amid fears for child safety and fire response. Officials defend modest limits as common sense while opposing groups demand broader controls. editorial argues for council restraint and continued volunteer fire protection.
Poll Tax Deadlines Toward Presidential Vote
Virginia voters must pay poll taxes by May 2 to qualify for the upcoming presidential election. Since May 2 falls on a Sunday, payments are due Saturday May 1. The article notes the six month rule and discusses ratification of a women’s suffrage amendment that could affect voting eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Saunders
Richmond
John
Tno
Assembly
Essary
Frage League
General of
Virginia
Suf
Reception for Bride and Groom at West Water Street
Mr and Mrs Shite Carter hosted a large reception at their West Water Street home in honor of Philip Williams and his bride formerly Miss Gladys George of Winston-Salem North Carolina. Guests included Major and Mrs B F Rittenhouse and several local residents. The house featured spring blossoms and shaded lighting with a punch and buffet supper served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shite Carter
West Water Street
Philip Williams
Gladys George
Winston-Salem
N. C
Carter
Willams
B. F. Rittenhouse
Leesbore
Harry Jv. Byrd
W. Nelson Page
W. D. Myers
Horace Browne
Winchester Gun Club shoot slated at Reservoir Park
The Winchester Gun Club plans a bi month shooting event at Reservoir Park starting Thursday afternoon at 5 30. All trap shooters and visitors including ladies are invited. Also advertised is a 17 acre limestone property near Winchester with a seven room stucco dwelling, barn and outbuildings priced at 6500.00. Hansbrough and Carter Real Estate Insurance Loans offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Gun Club
Reservoir Park
Winchester
Hansbrough & Carter
Valuable Orchard For Sale In Frederick County
An ad advertises a valuable orchard for sale described as one of the best paying small acreages in Frederick County. It claims easy terms and a fast payback, and urges quick contact via phone or call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Co
Bead W. Kremer
Winchester Orchard Supply Company ads and notices
An assortment of classified items includes Winchester Orchard Supply Company ready for delivery with contact details, a salesmen Wanted ad for Maryland West Virginia and Virginia representing a national fruit publication, seed oats from Winchester Seed Co, a property sale note about funds and additions, Mrs B F Browning, a Disk Harrows ad for farm work, a public auction listing for Household and kitchen furniture on Saturday April 17 at 2 pm by A G Swanson Auctioneer, and a Lost notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camteria
National Avenue
A. G. Swanson
Boy Scouts Offer Yard Cleaning and Power Box Services
The Boy Scouts advertise yard cleanup and power box work for parties and events. Scouts are hired Fridays for farms and town duties, with after school weekday work in town. Contact the Scout Commissioner in advance for reasonable charges.
Bib Teams Ready for Ball Season
The Associated Press reports the 1920 baseball season opens with teams from the National and American leagues trained under southern suns. Opening day weather may be cold and windy, with Boston hosting Washington postponed due to wet grounds while New York meets Philadelphia and Detroit faces Boston among other matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated’ Press
Usider Southern Suns
Mason ~ and Dixon Line
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Acreage Insurance Ad Declares Crop Yield Protection
An insurance ad promotes acreage coverage for farmers, urging protection against poor yields and season risks. The notice directs readers to contact Hansbrough & Carter for details on insurance, real estate, and loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough
Carter
Try Herrells 1 16 1p 1f See Our Wipe Down
Free Sisters again Saturday at The Peoples Crue Co. See our wipe down. Average wealth of the OsaKy math is $9 570 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrell
The
People’s Crue Co
Swerigan Legion Offers Services to Railroads
The Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion in Winchester Va announces it has about 300 members and offers its services for operating railroads in the Virginia Valley and other necessary work. Members are urged to stay in contact with the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Daniel ‘Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
W. A. Baker
Robert Y. Conrad
American Begin
Benue
R. Y. Conrad
American Legion
Winchester
Virginia
Consolidation of Schools in Winchester Considered
By F B Clerk, Superintendent, argues for a single school system for Winchester’s 1200 to 1500 pupils. Highlights educational efficiency, reduced costs, better use of teacher time, and the need for 1200 to 1500 students to justify a fully developed integrated system. Cites statewide precedents and travel distances to Equity Grounds as part of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pope
Wincheater
Handley F
Eral Board of
Edw
State Board of Education of
Virginia
Frederick County
United States
Equity
Crucial Stage At Wage Conference In New York
In New York on April 14 the anthracite wage talks reached a crucial stage as operators and workers met to discuss counter proposals. Reports say operators may respond to the 60 percent demand with an offer not to exceed 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Print Paper Men To Get Increase
Representatives of eleven large newsprint paper firms in the United States and Canada, at a conference with union officials, agreed to grant employees a general wage increase of 20 percent in renewing working agreements for the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
United States
Canada
Big Dance Hall Benefit at Martinsburg April 16
Martinsburg event at Thornwood Friday night hosts a dance for the Ball Club. Music by pieces. Admission one dollar for gentlemen and fifty cents for ladies. Proceeds benefit the club from the Martinsburg basements location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Thornwood
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