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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
1
U S agents and police across Boston and New York brace for May Day protests. Federal officials vow to go as far as the law allows to prevent violence while local forces guard buildings and transit hubs.
In Marlboro Virginia on April 30 Mrs BE Brent is ill and Dr McGuire was called. Claud Showalter of Winchester visits H E Shull. Nico and Mrs H N Clagett visit Morley family at Opequon. Keeler Knee Panagle Shull Cooley family group spends Saturday in Winchester. Sunday school at Relief. Manuel of Opequon visits Mrs Bogres. James B Smith welcomes a baby boy.
One Steinway grand rosewood piano and one mahogany desk offered in fine condition. Contact for price and viewing arrangements.
The Associated Press reports James R. Huirt confessed to killing at least two women and to accidental deaths of others as he allegedly married 15 to 25 women across the country. Victims include Nina Delaney and Elizabeth Pryor. deaths tied to hammer blows and drownings. Police note seven missing women.
In New York on April 30, Arthur Weigand a clerk and Samuel Marra a chauffeur were arrested on grand larceny charges after the Title Guarantee and Trust Company alleged Weigand stole $25,000 in Liberty bonds from a safe deposit vault on December 1 while employed there.
Newark April 30 updated results show Leonard Wood leading Hiram Johnson in New Jersey presidential preference polls by 1,207 votes. Final tally: Wood 52,608 Johnson 51,401.
In Columbus on Tuesday Harry M. Daugherty national campaign manager for Senator Warren G. Harding lost by 307 votes in the Ohio primary for delegate to the Republican national convention in Chicago. The state board shows completes returns with Harding supporters among the at large delegates and Senator Ing likely to secure 39 of Ohio’s 48 Chicago bound delegates.
In Crawford County Kansas Judge Curran ruling upholds the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations as constitutional and grants a temporary injunction preventing Alexander Howatt and other district and local union officials from calling strikes.
A Frederick county Circuit Court jury awarded A G Swanson $50 in his suit against John Dillis for damage to Swanson’s horse and wagon after Dillis’s car collided with the team. Swanson sought $300, and testimony noted a prior $150 offer to settle. A separate $1,000 suit by Osmar Swanson for personal injuries is pending. Witnesses linked a Virginia Mare wine bottle to the case but no proof of intoxication was shown. Courtroom disruption followed verdict. Judge Whiting warned of jail for further disturbances. Attorneys Ward Larrick for plaintiff. Williams Reardon for defendant.
The Senate foreign relations committee reported a substitute resolution to end the war with Germany and Austria. Republicans backed the plan while Democrats opposed it 9 to 6. Debates to begin next week with expected final action in two to three weeks.
Washington today saw House immigration committee chair Johnson testifying on the failed push to dismantle what he calls the nation’s most damning conspiracy. He cited a clash between the Department of Labor and the Department of Justice over deportation warrants led by Louis F. Post, resulting in the release of most of about 5,000 arrested communists.
Sale promotes carnations all colors at 75 cents per dozen roses all colors from 1.25 per dozen sweet peas bunches 25 cents each. Sale date Saturday May 1st. Location opposite Hotel Jack.
The non recognized association of striking railroad workers asks the Railroad Labor Board for a hearing alleging misrepresentation by the recognized union. They request to present wage demands. W S Carter of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen opposes allowing the new group to be heard, warning it would reward contract violations.
Voters in Winchester and Frederick County are reminded by city and county treasurers that tomorrow is the final deadline to pay poll taxes to be eligible for voting in the November presidential and congressional election. Taxes may be paid until the close of business tomorrow afternoon. those with years of arrears must settle them to vote. Under the law, unqualified voters cannot participate in the August congressional primary.
Two year old rose bushes of all varieties offered at the Flower Shop opposite Hotel Jack. Services held every Sunday at 11 o clock in the Odd Fellows lodge building at Water and Market streets. All are welcome.
Fruit growers receive immediate delivery of pyro x, lead arsenate, bluestone and genuine dusting materials. Spray hoses rods guns nozzles fittings power and hand sprayers available. Everything for better fruit. Winchester Orph phone 318. 4-28 1p-111.
In the Winchester Corporation Court on motion of Mrs Elizabeth S Baker guardian of Mrs Moores estate is appointed guardian of her daughter's infant children Elizabeth and Frank GB Moore. Mrs Baker qualified by bond of 169,009 dollars.
Property sale notices advertise a two dwelling unit at 214 and 216 East Baker Street to be sold this Saturday with details referenced on a separate page. Also listed is a Bowser underground gasoline tank with pump in good condition offered at Winchester Garage, plus a Sunday promo at The People’s Drug Store offering a free sifter with a dollar purchase.
An arcade ad offers a free handy sifter with every dollar's purchase at The People's Drug Store. The promotion, labeled Sister Saturday, targets shoppers by promising a free sifter with purchases valued at cash equivalents. The notice stresses a young active man with general merchandise experience and mentions Star Office 28 1p-31- and 28 1p-2.
New York stock activity showed pooled stocks offered with moderate support in early trading. Oils steels and motors rose briefly but major names like General Motors and American Woolen faced renewed pressure, while call money climbed to 15 percent. totals near 950000 shares traded as markets closed steady.
Samuel A Bell III, a noted Winchester news dealer, was taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment of complications from a heavy cold. He had been unwell for some time and after a week of worsening symptoms was admitted for hospital care. Friends reported many expressions of regret upon learning of his condition and the need for treatment.
Funeral services held at Sunrise United Brethren Church for Roy Wisecarver nine year old son of Mrs Minnie Wisecarver who died at Memorial Hospital after a heart leakage illness. He was mourned by his widowed mother and several siblings. Rev W H Samsell conducted the rites and burial took place at Sunrise Cemetery with many friends in attendance.
The First Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Baptist Young People's Union at 7 p m The pastor Rev Charles Adey will preach at 1 o'clock on Wisdom's Advice to Wisdom's Children. baptismal candidates to be welcomed. The 7 o'clock sermon topic is The Safety Zone. Public invited to attend.
President Wilson nominated Henry Jones Ford of Quincy Massachusetts a former AFL vice president and professor of politics for membership on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Also a brief line notes a wanted second hand gas range and a stray name Robert Riley Pog Va with fragments.
Joseph B Newlin has been appointed agricultural and railroad representative for the Winchester and Western Railroad. The line from Winchester into West Virginia aims to spur timber mineral and agricultural development and attract investors and residents to the region. Newlin brings government service experience and optimism about progress as the railroad plans a regular schedule and expanded business.
If you need spring or summer suits for men or boys don’t fail to attend Hable’s 48th anniversary sale on Saturday. Seed corn advertised Government No. 119 and No. 182 from Winchester Seed Co.
Bumper crop and pedigreed high grade seed oats available from Winchester Shed Co Tac. Wanted cook in private family. Addressed to Star with care notation B. 28-1p-3t.
J. R. DUSHANE advertises for a 24 petty at a new cold storage plant camp now ready with good heard and lodging. Apply on grounds.
Funeral services were held for Frederick Schultz Boyd Jr. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred 8 Boyd on North Washington Street. Death occurred Wednesday night from erysipelas after a brief stay at Memorial Hospital. The family and friends expressed deep sympathy. The service was conducted by Rev. Rob and burial followed at the cemetery. Also noted are Mrs. Sem Wissier from Ontario Ontario and Mrs. A D Henkel traveling to visit relatives near Goucher College.
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