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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
4
The Evening Star announces subscription rates for various advance periods and carrier delivery options. Associated Press news dispatch rights are described as exclusive for republication within the paper or locally. use of all news is credited accordingly.
Voters select candidates for 1920 June election led by Mayor W. W. Glass. First Ward council nominees include Anderson, W. A. Baker, B. B. Grimm. Second Ward council nominees are C. P. M Vicar, W. Nelson Pager, W. A. Sale.
A historical notice honors Luther A. Huyett for long service as secretary and official adviser to Frederick County Democrats. The tribute laments his resignation, praising his duty, sacrifice, and readiness to help the needy while his own future remains uncertain. Walt Mason signs the piece.
An Associated Press report from Rome cites a Bolshevik style rise in Belgrade with guns brought and hundreds reportedly slain as riots erupted in the city. Central News dispatch quotes priest advisers and notes unrest spreading in Jugoslavia.
The Senate Democrats met with Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska acting leader and declared support for Senator Underwood. They noted the death of Senator Martin of Virginia and discussed solidarity and a pending peace resolution, agreeing to a later conference to press a solid minority front.
An investigation by Mayor Ward examined fire truck drivers about alleged slow responses to alarms to mock the 18 mph speed limit. Witnesses include Charles Winkfield and Garnett Affleck who discuss orders and authority, with City Solicitor Williams explaining mayoral control.
Police across Maryland and Washington hunted five bandits after a bank robbery in which directors and staff were confined in a vault. Assistant cashier and clerk tied, vault doors locked, cries heard, and captives released by director C F Kirk. Victim director Hallowell killed. survived by wife and 6 year old son A. F. Hallowell.
An article promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming it cures catarrhal deafness by restoring the Gustatory Tube condition through blood-borne action. It offers 100 dollars for any uncurable case and mentions free circulars and medical endorsements.
An old advertisement promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel. It claims calomel causes cramps nausea and salivation, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without sickness and leaves users feeling energetic. It targets adults and children as safe for daily use.
Grace O Milburn of Martinsburg formerly Frederick county filed suit in Berkeley County Circuit Court at Martinsburg West Virginia against Myron L Parsons of Winchester seeking 1000 dollars damages. She alleges she was viciously assaulted and sustained serious injuries. Attorney Allen B Noll represents plaintiff.
Rear Admiral Benson witnessed the launching of the Creole State a 12 000 ton combination cargo and passenger steamship at the Camden yards of the New York Ship Building Corporation. The sponsor was Mrs Mary Benson Krafft of Annapolis Maryland. The vessel is about 80 percent finished with a length of 52 feet beam 62 feet and depth 31 feet 9 inches.
The New York Journal, controlled by William Randolph Hearst, announced on April 28 that its price would rise from 2 to 3 cents starting tomorrow due to higher costs for materials machinery and labor.
Advertising rates are also set to rise. The text indicates dealers faced assignments tied to the reasons for the advance and mentions an impending increase in advertising rates.
A Monday evening birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Jeff D Allemong honored their daughter Carrie Allemong. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Shryock Mr and Mrs Daniel Light Mr and Mrs Sheridan New tome Miss Virginia Barr and many others with music, a feast, and socializing into the night.
A Senate sub committee will launch a sessional investigation into the paper shortage. The inquiry will examine supplies distribution and pricing with help from the State Department. Rep T W Harrison urged such an inquiry to aid small newspaper publishers hit hardest by the shortage.
London dispatch states a Russian firm from Tien Tsin China announces the annihilation of a Japanese division in the Khabarsk district Iberia. The report cites a company source dated Monday.
New York April 27 The stock market opened modestly with General Motors tumbling five points before recovering. Selling pressure was blamed on exchange weakness and a retroactive war tax proposal. Coal shares led the rebound as pools remained active in oils, equipment, steels and textiles.
Call money was freely offered at 7 percent, signaling active time payments and liquid markets with funds available for short term lending at favorable rates.
The School Board of Stonewall District invites bids to build a two room school on the site of the burned Kauffman school near Stephenson depot and a four room school near White Hall. Plans and specs available at the superintendent's office 22 Rouss avenue.
Front Royal district S R Millar Fork district John W Morgan South River district Wil Redarville district Arthur L Warthen Aubrey G Weaver delegate at large. The contest between Col Robert F Leedy of Luray and Judge T W Harrison of Winchester draws notable interest.
Berlin April 26 Dr Wierth Germanys finance minister in the National Assembly presented the budget for the coming year. He condemned war profiteers accusing them of turning the nations finances toward ruin and urged measures to curb their actions.
Paris reports from Asia Minor say French troops at Ursa northwest of Mesopotamia suffered lighter losses than first feared. The detachment likely returned to town with others escaping in different directions. Official lines cite treachery as cause of reverses. Tree's Products Valuable From Australia a new company makes tars from the blackboy tree free of acids and plans dyes and related products.
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